A current art exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston brought back a flood of childhood memories. They were triggered by Dancers in the Classroom, a beautiful painting by Edgar Degas, the French Impressionist.
Art brings beauty to our lives, and the fine art photography of Kelly Merchant is an excellent example of the importance of beauty. Her photographs of people allow the viewer a glimpse into, what we can imagine as, the true personality of each individual.
Story and photos by Ursula Maxwell-Lewis
In 1207 Liverpool became a borough. In 1962 it became a legend. Yeah, yeah, yeah, it took four mop-headed lads - brandishing guitars and a set of drums - warbling ‘Love me do”. We did. We still do.’
Florida Culture for the Week of April 28 By Josh Garrick
Now through May 11 – The 12th Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival at Mad Cow
For 18 days, Central Florida gets to ‘celebrate’ cabaret with some of the world's great singing artists, including award-winning actor and vocalist Nicholas Rodriguez (May 1, 2, and 3), Tony Award-winning Broadway and TV star Laura Benanti (May 9 and 10), and a dozen other wonderful performers. Call 407.297.8788 or visit orlandocabaret.com for a complete list of performances.
Context, organiser of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its program in Shanghai with A Taste of Old Shanghai - a new annotated meal that offers visitors and locals alike the chance to understand more about classical Shanghai cuisine.
I had been hearing about the Phuket Vegetarian Festival for years, but was always baffled by what it actually was and why the images I continued to see from the festival were nothing close to what I would expect from its name.
Thinking about going on vacation this summer, but don’t know where to go? Look no further: Sanibel Island, Florida is the perfect vacation getaway!
One of the number one foods visitors to Texas want to sample is Tex-Mex, even if they don't really know what it is. The simple explanation: Tex-Mex is a combination of the flavors and foods of Mexico and America. It's hard to share a border with another country and not share aspects of your culture. Tex-Mex is a perfect example of the blending of these two cultures.
Afternoon, April 21, 2014
Some great big clouds were coming in over my home in Sortland in Vesterålen, Northern Norway. About half an hour later, a great rain came in.... Well, this is why we love to live up here: one hour sunshine, the next rain/snow... But the clouds of this kind are great to watch. Take a look...
For those who like the offbeat over the tried and true, three one-of-a-kind events on national wildlife refuges could be worth a special trip this spring.
Take the Montezuma Refuge Challenge!