The auctions were led by Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924), depicting a young girl sitting in a tree in her Sunday dress, with a menagerie of her beloved dolls and a gang of fanciful wild animals. “The Dolls’ Matinee”, oil on Masonite, 18 x 26 in. and signed “FS Church NY 91. Copyright” lower right, … Read more
The California National Guard draws public attention by using gas-guzzling helicopters and Humvees. But the Golden State’s military leaders understand that environmental sustainability is also a critical part of their mission. Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos has a years-long track record of national recognition for its pioneering environmental initiatives. The National Guard Bureau in … Read more
Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum Facebook Twitter Pinterest Admission is $5 in July and only $3 in August Dallas, Texas (Summer 2022) – Summer at the Arboretum, taking place June 1 through August 14, will feature music, food, custom wall art and family fun in the 160-acre Dallas Garden. One highlight, adapted from Dallas Blooms, … Read more
BottleRock Napa Valley, the Napa music, food, wine and brewery festival established in 2013, typically attracts 40,000 fans per day for three consecutive days, with 80 bands playing across five stages. There may be bigger festivals out there but this one is big enough and it takes a little thought and planning to get the … Read more
Jean Ruppreche – Anticipation – 10×10 Carlton Gallery 39th The winter group exhibition and small works begins with a Holiday Open House on November 26th and 27th from 10am to 5pm. This exhibition features fine arts in paintings, glass, sculpture, wood, clay jewelry and wearable fibers by the local and regional artisans represented by the … Read more
With a final price of $537,500, this autographed 18k gold and diamonds “Fuchsia” pendant/brooch and necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels was the star of the sale. It was a custom order and was accompanied by a letter discussing the commission, customizing the brooch and rendering the necklace. She and the matching ear clips were … Read more
We didn’t change the color. We didn’t reorganize all the photo frames on the wall. But we’ve freshened things up a bit. As you may have noticed, prospects who started the 2022 season at the majors and have been there since (without 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched) crossed the 45-day threshold on Sunday, meaning … Read more
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, May 23, 2022 – (PR.com) – The offer is part of an update to the painting app CLIP STUDIO PAINT DEBUT, which now supports all types of computers, smartphones and tablet devices. By registering for a pixiv Premium Membership, users get free access to CLIP STUDIO PAINT DEBUT on up to two … Read more
Summer is upon us and with it comes the start of various camps and activities in the greater Jackson area. Are you looking for a way to keep children and young people busy? Check out some of Jackson’s athletic, academic and artistic summer programs. Jackson City of Jackson summer camp: Ages 6 to 12. June … Read more
“Music is more than just notes on a page,” said Josephine Lee, president of the Chicago Children’s Choir. In fact, for an organization that’s been around for six decades, music is a gateway to multiple generations of Chicago children, parents, and artists interested in fostering a more thoughtful, compassionate, and enlightened world. Now, 65 years … Read more