NYC & Company Spotlights New York City's Museum and Cultural Institutions as Hidden Shopping Gems Jul 16, 2008
- From Alvin Ailey Barbie Dolls to Superhero Cufflinks at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, City Cultural Gift Shops and Online Stores Provide the Perfect Option for Unique Purchases. NEW YORK, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- NYC & Company, New York City's marketing, tourism and partnership organization, is encouraging New Yorkers and visitors alike to explore the City's arts and cultural offerings for purchasing some of the destination's most interesting and unusual items ... "New York City is renowned... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Down on the farm takes on new meaning as agritourism produces new income for farmers Jul 16, 2008
The agriturismo program started in 1985 ... It's a trend that may have begun alongside ecotourism, in which people travel to far-away places to volunteer their time helping threatened ecosystems, participating in scientific research projects and helping indigenous peoples, and it may become more prominent in the Hudson Valley ... This summer, for the first time, she is opening a duplex apartment built in the hayloft of a barn on the property to guests. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Absinthe friends Jul 15, 2008
A chartered accountant, he was fascinated by these utilitarian and beautiful implements and collected them for years ... But I can tell he'll be loath to part with this cunning little device when that day comes ... The Art of Wine & Food. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Osian acquires Leonard Schrader Collection Jul 15, 2008
Our process of attracting the finest scholars of art, cinema and culture to India takes another step forward, Neville Tuli, Osians chairman, told ET.. This is another major move towards making India the knowledge center for arts and cinema. (Economic Times)
Lisbon comes alive Jul 14, 2008
A street artist juggles with fire on the Largo do Chiado in central Lisbon ... "It was a big risk," said Michel de Roubaix, a resident artist who is the accordion-playing leader of a postmodern cabaret show at the center ... o de Prata's typically diverse offerings: a jazz combo, a reggae outfit, a Leonard Cohen documentary and a 1 a.m. after-party featuring DJ's and alternative bands. (International Herald Tribune)
Garden Design Tips from Better Homes and Gardens Jul 14, 2008
And because it features a release technology awarded the Gulf Guardian Award by the Environmental Protection Agency, home gardeners can rest assured they are fertilizing well without harming Mother Nature, as this particular fertilizer reduces nutrient run-off and keeps our waters clean ... Incorporate Art in the Garden ... Do add architectural elements of surprise within gardenscapes in the form of garden art. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Phoenix police arrest former showgirl in husband's death Jul 13, 2008
A former Las Vegas showgirl was arrested in the death of her ex-husband, a wealthy Indian arts dealer whose torso was found in a remote area of the desert in October, Phoenix police say. Sgt. Randy Force with the Phoenix Police Department said Marjorie Orbin was jailed in connection to the death of her ex-husband, Jay Orbin, owner of Jay Hawk International, a Native American art and antiques business ... The plastic bags, according to police documents, are "consistent with the same ones the... (FOX 11, AZ)
How to Create a Successful Multi-Channel Experience Jul 13, 2008
eBook: Picking up where Part 1 left off, Part 2 of our look at storage networking examines configurations for SAN-attached servers and disk arrays, and also includes a look at the future of IP storage ... "Just do the simple things, the things that are the greatest priority to your users, your consumers. Start with those things, like architecting the right user experience. Then you can scale from there." ... As for the store, which Selkoe calls "a work of art," it's colorful and quirky, with TVs... (eSecurityPlanet)
Muppets return home to D.C. in Smithsonian exhibit Jul 13, 2008
Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter ... Instead, they will be making their home, at least temporarily, in the underground International Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution as part of the exhibit "Jim Henson's Fantastic World." ... "We're showing how he went from drawing to a cartoon to a puppet to a moving image," Macanic said, explaining the exhibit's themes of visual thinking, storytelling and character development. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Crabtree Corner featured in "Southern Living" magazine Jul 13, 2008
The garden features a massive array of concrete benches, statues, wall art, fountains, while out back there is another building filled with antiques ... Adams is a friend and also a part-time employee for the Corner. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Best shops, from East Hampton to Istanbul Jul 13, 2008
Savvy globe-trotters like Miller are picking up antiques in , original art in , Iceland, and designer duds across the globe as a remembrance of their time spent exploring ... For some destinations, however, the shopping hot spots have generated so much buzz that they aren't particularly difficult to find ... The Italian designers are a favorite in China, and the men's and women's departments are divided by a martini bar, where young scenesters have a drink after an exhausting day of swiping. (MSNBC -- Travel)
WG Post Office celebrates Little League sectionals with commemorative stamp Jul 13, 2008
A mobile Post Office will be set up Friday, July 18, from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in which baseball fans will have the opportunity to purchase the new "Take me out to the Ball Game" commemorative stamp, framed baseball art and other collectibles ... "We are excited to be a part of the Little League playoffs," said George Shock, Winter Garden Postmaster ... "It is a fun atmosphere, and we are looking forward to being part of it with a special 'Take me out to the... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Perelman Sues Late Wife Claudia Cohen's Family, Claiming They Cheated Her Jul 13, 2008
Perelman also filed a countersuit in state court in New York against Jacques De Vos, a Parisian antique furniture dealer who sued the billionaire for failing to pay for more than $1 million in art objects and furniture. Perelman claimed the dealer and an antiques specialist, Giraud Inc., deliberately sold a fake dining-room table passed off as authentic Art Deco-style furniture. (Bloomberg)
Time to show off the Decorator Show House in Kittery Point Jul 13, 2008
Today's most viewed articles ... McCartin features@seacoastonline ... Once accepted it's time to start the ordering and borrowing process. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army': Saving the world again, for the fun of it Jul 13, 2008
There is just too much else going on to single out any particular theme or mood, which is part of the movie's charm and also, sometimes, a source of exasperation ... The script (and the comics by Mike Mignola that are the movies' source) may identify the character as a demon exiled from the underworld, but as a movie archetype Hellboy is more like the gruff sergeant or the cynical gumshoe, with a soft heart, naturally, beating under the hard shell ... It's an artful, clever throwaway that may,... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Wanted: Memories of places past Jul 13, 2008
Steve was particularly impressed at Le Chateau when his date pulled out a cigarette ... We may be entering the doldrums of summer, but members of The Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital are already working on December's Art ues Show ... While you pant next to the air-conditioning vent, look forward to "Under the Big Top," with the opening night party Wednesday, Dec. 3, and the show Dec. 4-6. (Florida Times-Union)
Michael Turner, 37, comic-book artist Jul 8, 2008
- Michael Turner, a comic-book artist who drew covers for major titles such as "Superman/Batman," "The Flash" and "Civil War," has died ... "He was definitely one of the most popular and influential comic-book artists working right now," said Andrew Farago, curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum ... "He was very, very much in demand as a cover artist on high-profile projects.". (Boston Globe)
Rich Art Buyers Defy Woes as Lower-Priced Works Languish, U.K. Survey Says Jul 8, 2008
Rich Spend on Art; Lower-Price Works Languish, U.K. Survey Says ... July 8 (Bloomberg) -- Wealthy buyers are bolstering the U.K. auction market for art and antiques worth more than 50,000 pounds ($98,430), said a survey published today by the ... Demand for lower-value items continues to slow, said the 75 chartered surveyors in England and Wales who responded to the RICS Art and Antiques Survey for the second quarter of 2008. (Bloomberg -- UK)
'Superman/Batman' artist dies at 37 Jul 8, 2008
Superman/Batman' artist dies at 37 - CNN.com ... Superman/Batman' artist dies at 37 ... Michael Turner had battled bone cancer for eight years; artist died June 27. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Art accents Virginia region Jul 7, 2008
- In a historic downtown chock full of antiques stores, Vincent Hester Gallery stands out not only because it sells contemporary art, crafts, and jewelry, but also because of its terrific selection ... "I represent all local and regional artists, so a lot of our work reflects the region," said owner Barbara Vincent Hester ... This means many pieces depict coastal and mountain scenes, but in a range of artistic styles. (Boston Globe)
Art of Failure paints bleak portrait of Chuck Connelly Jul 7, 2008
Text size THE ART OF FAILURE: CHUCK CONNELLY NOT FOR SALE: B ... Ego annihilates talent in a disconcerting documentary about the art world ... In the HBO film The Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not for Sale (tonight at 9), a one-time golden boy creates in squalor. (Boston Herald)
Comic book artist Michael Turner dies at 37 Jul 7, 2008
- Michael Turner, a comic book artist who drew covers for major titles such as "Superman/Batman," "The Flash" and "Civil War,'" has died ... He also drew covers for large projects such as DC Comics' "Justice League" and Marvel's "Civil War" and was a regular cover artist for "Superman/Batman" and "The Flash." ... "He was definitely one of the most popular and influential comic-book artists working right now," said Andrew Farago, curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum. (MSNBC -- News)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 7, 2008
Other items on sale include the red dress Bailey Rae wore in the video for Put Your Records On, a pair of gold-coloured designer shoes signed by Factory Girl star Miller and a black Dolce na jacket worn by Coldplay singer Chris Martin. Artist Tracey Emin has donated a pencil sketch, while fans will also be able to bid for a script of The Queen signed by Oscar-winning star Dame Helen Mirren ... Australian PM in new nude art row. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Barber Shop is a Civil War gem in Paullina Jul 6, 2008
Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter ... Water fights by the fire department ... "I've never seen a Civil War memorabilia display at a barber's shop be part of a town's 125th anniversary celebration," I said to Saunders. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Places To Get Dizzy Jul 6, 2008
Article:'Vertigo's' San Francisco locations:/c/a/2008/07/04/PK4V10P1DV.DTL Article:'Vertigo's' San Francisco locations:/c/a/2008/07/04/PK4V10P1DV.DTL ... California Palace of the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park (entrance at 34th Avenue and Clement Street): Kim Novak as Madeleine - a wealthy San Francisco socialite with an identity crisis - visits the art museum where a portrait of her great-grandmother, Carlotta Valdes, hangs in Gallery 6 alongside medieval tapestries and 17th century French and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Historic political printing plates up for auction Jul 6, 2008
The intricately engraved steel plates were used to print admission tickets to many national party conventions dating back to 1892 ... The ticket plates are part of 200 tons of items from the archives of the American Bank Note Co., formed in New York in 1858 by the consolidation of seven major engraving and printing firms ... For the most part forgotten, Archival Collectibles of Far Hills, N.J., bought the vast archives in 2005. (Concord Monitor)
Comic artist Michael Turner dies Jul 6, 2008
Comic book artist Michael Turner dies at 37 ... Comic book artist Michael Turner dies at 37 ... - Michael Turner, a comic book artist who drew covers for major titles such as "Superman/Batman," "The Flash" and "Civil War,' " has died. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Talk of the Town: Green Valley artist brings garden to life Jul 6, 2008
One Green Valley artist has transformed her neighbor s back desert garden into a colorful floral oasis that can be enjoyed all year round. I received a telephone call recently from area resident Leoma Wittenberg-Love, known to her friends simply as Lee, about an amazing mural that was painted by local artist Sally Richards ... Sally s bold and colorful art work at the rear of Lee s townhouse on Esperanza Boulevard is now a beautiful landscape with trees, flowers and animals such as baby chicks... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Artist Michael Turner, drew powerful covers for 'Fathom' and 'Flash' Jul 6, 2008
Artist Michael Turner, drew powerful covers for 'Fathom' and 'Flash ... Los Angeles - Michael Turner, a leading contemporary comic-book artist who was known for the highly stylized covers he created for major titles and for drawing shapely female characters with curves as commanding as their superpowers, has died ... "He was definitely one of the most popular and influential comic-book artists working right now," said Andrew Farago, curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum. (Cleveland.com -- News)
"Royal Memorabilia, On A Remarkable Scale" Jul 5, 2008
It is, says CBS News correspondent Richard Roth, "a grand assortment of art and antiques and objects hard to classify, things he was given and things he bought -- royal memorabilia, on a remarkable scale.". Tallon friend and lawyer Stephen Lansley told Roth, "I don't think he set out to start a collection. I think he just liked nice things ... and he just bought one thing and then another thing and, over the years, he formed a collection." ... "Lots of people are flying in from overseas,... (CBS News -- Iraq)
Learn Little-Known Art Facts Jul 5, 2008
About Artworks by Italian Artists Cimabue, Leonardo, and del Piombo ... Q. According to art historian Giorgio Vasari, which painting was carried to the sound of trumpets and amid scenes of great rejoicing in solemn procession from [the artist s] house through the streets of Florence ... Thirteenth-century Byzantine artist Cimabue painted this stylized and beautiful on wood panel for the high altar of the church of Santa Trinita ("Holy Trinity") in Florence, Italy. (Suite101.com)
Rare patriotic song manuscript discovered Jul 4, 2008
The manuscript of the song whose lyrics were written by Samuel Francis Smith in 1831 could be worth tens of thousands of dollars, said the owner, art collector Keya Morgan ... Morgan, whose collection includes artifacts from Abraham Lincoln, Marilyn Monroe, Thomas Jefferson and Ulysses S. Grant, was ecstatic. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Lewes, Delaware Jul 4, 2008
Each offers a tile fireplace, two flat-screened TVs, fancy stereos, Frette robes, original local art, a small refrigerator and a clear ice bucket akin to a lava lamp that changes hues from ruby to sapphire to gold ... At Peninsula Gallery you'll find original art, especially the affordable glass works of local Deb Appleby. (CNN -- Travel)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Jul 4, 2008
Members of the Tunafish Jazz Quartet perform at the Taipei International Jazz Festival, which started two weeks ago at the Beitou Hot Springs Museum ... Organized by Yingge Ceramics Museum, the month-long fest offers a full roster of activities and diversions for the young and young-at-heart, including pottery workshops, sculpting demonstrations X and a water park ... Art connoisseurs will enjoy the 2008 Taiwan Ceramics Biennale (xW~i), which started at the same time as the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Big Bear Lake Rotary Club sponsors the annual... Jul 4, 2008
Pine Knot Village Art Walk, July 5 and 6, Village Drive and Pine Knot Avenue. Artists exhibit and discuss their works which include paintings, pottery, photography, handcrafted jewelry and more ... KJ Barto directs Tribute to America and Our Veterans at 7 p.m. at North Shore Elementary School. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Parlin Library adds four new online databases Jul 4, 2008
Diagrams and charts are available as well ... Antiques and Collectibles is a comprehensive database for identifying, researching and pricing art, antiques and collectibles ... It also includes articles about various types of antiques and collectibles. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
'The Last Days of Old Beijing' Jul 4, 2008
On Aug. 8, 2005, three years to the day before the Olympics' start date - and exactly 68 years after the Japanese marched in to occupy the city - Meyer moved into a traditional courtyard home on Red Bayberry and Bamboo Slanted Street in the hutong, the "vanishing backstreets" of his subtitle. His neighborhood, Dazhalan , is six centuries old and was once known as the entertainment district, full of artisans, acrobats, antiques and brothels ... Character analysis is not Meyer's intention, which... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Siouxland celebrates Fourth of July Jul 3, 2008
Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter ... Fire department water fights at 12:30 p.m. Saturday and mud volleyball at 1 p.m. at shelterhouse ... Mapleton -- Parade at 3 p.m. Friday starting at the ballpark; barbecue in the city park from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. followed by music by George Epley and the Country Playboys; fireworks at dusk at the ballpark. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A beautiful swing, a compromised future Jul 3, 2008
The faces shine through, as they should in a liberal's art ... It's when I think about 10-year-old girls I start to get hot under the collar ... - you start to grind your teeth. (International Herald Tribune)
Garden benefit to help Center Stage Jul 3, 2008
Auction items include travel, dinner and theater tickets, services, collectible toys and fine art. Performers at the benefit include singers Susanna Fuller and Judy Ann Moulton, The Cascade Jazz Trio and the Valley Jazz Dolls, among others. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
Designer blends family heirlooms with cutting-edge textiles Jul 3, 2008
"In fact, I started my business on a lunch break. I was driving by an old knitting mill and I knocked on the door, and it turns out there was a man inside who printed fabrics. That was three years ago, it was pretty fortuitous." ... "It seems nearly every other woman in my family is, or was, an artist, so art has always been a part of my life," she says, explaining her passion for design. (AZCentral -- Home)
Quite the collector Jul 3, 2008
Each of these puppets, with the exception of the toy puppets, are individual works of art with varying degrees of quality. Barrett said he was asked by someone in the crew if he thought the collection was worth six figures to which he answered no doubt. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
WorthPoint to Sponsor "American Presidential Experience" During Democratic National Convention in Denver Jul 3, 2008
WorthPoint is sponsoring the American Presidential Experience because we believe in giving back," Seippel told the news conference. "WorthPoint is a community of people of people around the world who collect art, antiques and collectibles. Most of us started in the collectible world because we had a fascination with history and history will be made in Denver with the Democratic convention ... WorthPoint's Web site () offers a vast database of sales records on art, antiques and collectibles and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top Shops In Summer's Travel Hotspots Jul 3, 2008
Thursday, July 03, 2008. Top Shops In Summers Travel Hotspots Lauren Sherman,Forbes. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Old-time charm Jul 2, 2008
PartyThe heart of Lovell's night life is Ebenezer's Restaurant Pub (44 Allen Road, 207-925-3200) ... RestOn a clear day, the wraparound porch at the Center Lovell Inn (1107 Main St., 207-925-1575, , singles start at $95, doubles $115) is a great place to enjoy a lunch or dinner with a view of the distant White Mountains ... The Quisisana resort (off Pleasant Point Road, 207-925-3500, , lodge rooms start at $180 in season, family cottages at $190) is popular among families who come year after... (Boston Globe)
Enesco buys toymaker Gund Jul 2, 2008
Gund now joins Boyds Collection, Our Name is Mud and Jubilee Art collectible manufacturers that have been recently acquired by Enesco, a giftware and dcor seller. We continue to focus on building Enescos portfolio of strong consumer-driven brands and look forward to the addition of more great artists and brands to the Enesco family in future, Matthew Bousquette, executive chairman Enesco, said in the statement ... Itasca-based Enesco is owned by Tinicum Capital Partners II LLP, a... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Hunting for gems Jul 2, 2008
Renowned as the thriving hub of the second-hand market for LPs and obscure vinyl, Amcorp Mall has served collectors well in the last eight years, but there is a niggling feeling that the hunt for good titles and the excitement of stumbling upon a rare find is starting to dry up ... There is a lot of recycling going on between the (vinyl) sellers at Amcorp and you tend to see the same records moving to different stalls every weekend, said Joe Rozario, 59, who runs Joes MAC (Music, Art ctibles),... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Mississippi Gulf Coast a prime place to go play summer hooky Jul 2, 2008
The Mississippi Gulf Coast offers many more diversions: casinos, nightlife, right-off-the boat seafood, art museums, historic sites and family amusements ... High winds and 30-foot tidal surges lifted casino boats to land, blew apart fishing piers and destroyed many houses and businesses ... Stained and etched glass color the windows and turquoise sea glass decorates the martini bar. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Volunteers remove remaining items from Art Center and Museum while trying to guess damage costs Jul 1, 2008
Citizens were getting down and dirty all weekend at the Fort Madison Art Center and Historical Museum, with the Art Center seeing the least amount of damage. We had most everything out of here before the flood, said Art Center Director Brian Riggs ... Now we are just getting the rest of the stuff out to make room for the artifacts the Historical Society plans to move in here. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Mid-Century modern styles a natural fit at City Issue Jul 1, 2008
"We also carry contemporary art from regional, emerging artists that we change out quarterly." ... A woven cabinet displaying a lamp and accessories stands in front of one of the many works of art created by regional artists ... "This location is more central to our clientele," said Sams, pointing to the many new lofts, condos and apartments in the area. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Garner: Carving for the Lord Jun 30, 2008
It has been that way since he started making crosses in his basement in the midst of the recession in the late 1970s ... He knows there are fewer wood carvers in the country than when he started as a teenager in Marietta, Ga ... Though he has part-time helpers to put the final touches on jobs, Images of the Cross is mostly a one-man production team. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Swampscott artisan helps Calvin Lam with Eagle Scout project Jun 29, 2008
The boys have been exposed to what it takes to hand build and hand finish fine furniture a lost art, according to Trapasso ... The Boy Scouts and Troop 53 are not affiliated with a particular religion and the boys need not be a member of St. John's Church or have been a member of the Cub Scout program to attend. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
The Fat Man in History Jun 29, 2008
Peter Carey invokes dreamscapes, mythology and surrealism in order to provide startling clarity of vision, both commenting on and reflecting the nature of modern society ... To seek reality, you must depart from it ... This, however, only begs us to ask the question, what else do we expect a vision to impart. (Suite101.com)
Indonesian art & craft store takes root in French Quarter Jun 29, 2008
The Jakarta Post - The Journal of Indonesia Today ... Indonesian art store takes root in French Quarter ... The modest plaque outside the Java House Imports belies the treasure trove within that would delight fans of Indonesian art and craft. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Top Shops In Summer's Travel Hotspots Jun 29, 2008
Savvy globe-trotters like Miller are picking up antiques in , original art in , Iceland, and designer duds across the globe as a remembrance of their time spent exploring ... For some destinations, however, the shopping hot spots have generated so much buzz that they aren't particularly difficult to find ... The Italian designers are a favorite in China, and the men's and women's departments are divided by a martini bar, where young scenesters have a drink after an exhausting day of credit card... (Forbes)
What The World's Wealthiest Buy Jun 29, 2008
Those in and spent the most money on art, while --such as yachts, jets or cars--were most important to Americans. Those in indulged most in gems, jewelry and watches, while the Middle East's richest dabbled in a bit of everything: They allocated a similar percentage of their wealth to several categories of what the report calls "passion investments." (Or in laymen's terms, money spent on luxuries, from travel to fashion to art ... From luxury collectibles to consumables--such as clothing,... (Forbes)
Ethnic Restaurants Milwaukee Wiscon... Jun 28, 2008
Aqua is on the east side of Downtown Milwaukee, overlooking Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee Art Museum ... Dessert choices include German specialties" Schaum Torte, Viennese Apple Strudel and Viennese Chocolate Torte. Bar offers specialty drinks, cocktails, beers and wine. 320 East Mason Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-414-276-2720.Osteria del Mondo Italian. Fine Italian specialties, Antipasti, Salads and Pasta. Specialties include Grilled Organic Salmon, Golden Roasted Jumbo Sea Scallops and... (Suite101.com)
At a Woodbury Gallery, the Frame's the Thing Jun 28, 2008
But in the era when conservation framing shops seem to reside on every corner, mail-order, do-it-yourself kits tempt handy art lovers with next-day-delivery appeal and chain craft stores tout a golf-leaf lifestyle at a bargain price, the art of the frame maker is like an oasis of craftsmanship in a desert of capitalistic proletarianism ... In the spirit of a time when museums treated their star paintings like royalty that must be dressed in only bespoke finery, Mr. Miller specializes in creating... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Even the Queen is feeling the crunch as Jun 28, 2008
Staff salaries and garden party bills are among the household costs covered in the annual figure, which has risen by 5 per cent since hitting 38 million in 2006-07 ... It cost taxpayers 18,916 for the Prince of Wales to visit the Black Swan pub in Cumbria, as part of a two-day trip by Royal Train intended to highlight the importance of rural communities ... A 12-day tour of the Caribbean, during which the Prince and the Duchess of Cornwall chartered a luxury yacht, totalled 275,625. (Times Online)
Holland America Line's New ms Eurodam Blends Traditional Dutch Art and New Works Jun 27, 2008
From sculptures to paintings, wide range featured throughout ship SEATTLE, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- From the Dutch Golden Age to dramatic sculpture, the new ms Eurodam will showcase a stunning range of artistic works. The 2,104-guest liner -- Holland America Line's first Signature-class ship -- honors the traditional Dutch art and artifacts integral to the Holland America brand while extending the theme with contemporary works ... But even prospective guests can enjoy the art and listen to... (PR Newswire)
What to do with all the sandbags? Jun 27, 2008
Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter ... They clutter the streets in the picturesque town of 500, blocking access to the century-old brick storefronts housing antiques stores and arts shops. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Fourth of July activities Jun 27, 2008
Among the highlights of the entertainment are Children s Day on July 2, Party on the Plaza on July 5 and the Chowderfest on July 6 ... Arts, music, food, a fishing derby and more will be featured, along with a fireworks display on July 3 (rain date July 5) ... MARBLEHEAD: The annual Festival of Arts will be held July 3-6. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
WorthPoint Unveils New Consignment and Brokering Service for Art, Antiques and Collectibles Jun 27, 2008
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WorthPoint Corporation today unveiled a new service that will help its members determine the value of the art, antiques and collectibles they own and walk them through the evaluation and sales process ... "You get personal support from knowledgeable professionals with decades of experience from the moment you get started. And even better, youll pay nothing for this invaluable support until your item is sold." ... WorthPoint's web site () offers a vast database of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kutztown's cooking Jun 27, 2008
Included in the nine-day festival are folk art and crafts by 200 juried Pennsylvania German and early American craftsmen, a huge exhibition and sale of nearly 2,500 hand-made Pennsylvania Dutch quilts, folklore programs that highlight the traditions of the Pennsylvania Germans, historical reenactments, antiques and collectibles, music, dancing and entertainment running continuously on six stages, an expanded program of children's activities and the best Pennsylvania Dutch food anywhere ...... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Art show features singer/songwriters Jun 26, 2008
PAINT TOWNSHIP Local residents Daniel and Georgianne Eash have been quietly showing art on their beautiful 18-acre Big Oaks Farm for the past several years ... Tim Dabbs and Gary Stoner will each play that day in the old barn where the couple shows art, anitques and collectibles ... The Music and Art program started as a way for the couple to promote Daniel Eash s pottery. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
