Culture & Entertainment
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Apr
27Authentic, Yet Modern Sensibilities at William and Kate’s Royal Wedding
Written by Jason Drebitko
All eyes will no doubt be on Kate Middleton’s dress on Friday as she makes her way down the aisle of London’s Westminster Abby. However, keep your eyes out for signs of William and Kate’s authentic sensibilities. Yes, there will be loads of pomp and tradition along with extravagance dictated by centuries of royal protocol,…
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Master weaver Mary Jackson is something of an American Craft icon, with accolades including – Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Museum for Woman in the Arts; MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant recipient and National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellow. This Johns Island South Carolina resident’s pieces can be found in some of the most…
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Apr
1Dine with Design: A Celebration of Farm-to-Table Cuisine to Benefit the Philip Johnson Glass House
Written by Jason Drebitko
On Saturday June 11th, 2011, The Philip Johnson Glass House, a National Trust Historic Site in New Canaan, CT is hosting a benefit event celebrating the connection between land and plate; chef farmer and artisan. The Glass House is a 47-acre campus that celebrates modern architecture, landscape and art, as well as continues the tradition…
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For 44 years the Smithsonian has hosted an annual spring kite extravaganza on the National Mall during the city’s celebrated Cherry Blossom Festival. The kite festival was founded in 1967 by aviation pioneer Paul E. Garber (who also founded the National Air & Space Museum) and features kite fliers from across the United States and…
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