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Rare John Singer Sargent painting of Marionettes coming to NYC auction
NEW YORK (AP) — A rare painting by American artist John Singer Sargent is coming to a New York City auction. "Marionettes," painted in 1903, could bring between $5 million and $7 million at Sotheby's May 22 sale. Sargent kept the work until his...Tags: Human Accomplishments, Arts, Arts and Culture, Sotheby's Holdings Incorporated, Auction Service
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NYC's largest cemetery, a Central Park model, is focus of museum exhibit for 175th anniversary
Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Decades before New York's Central Park was created, Green-Wood Cemetery's ponds, hills and winding paths provided not only a pastoral final resting place for the nation's elite but also a recreational spot for picnics and horse-drawn...Tags: Hudson River, Ceremonies, Arts, Architecture, Sculpture
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READER SUBMITTED: Artist Celebrates 90th Birthday With Show At Gregory James Gallery
New Milford"All About Hue II," a new exhibit opening May 4th at the Gregory James Gallery, New Milford, is a celebration of color - and the 90th birthday of featured artist Ralph Della-Volpe. Known primarily for his work as a colorist, Della-Volpe, whose birthday...Tags: Bennett College, New Milford, Lehigh University, Fine Artists, Arts
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Catholic League director talks about defending faith
Pugnacious as always, William Donahue visited DeSales University on Wednesday night and delivered a sober assessment of American culture from a Catholic perspective. The headline? "I think we're winning on abortion but the [same-sex] marriage issue...Tags: Abortion, DeSales University, Andrew Cuomo, Christianity, Same-Sex Marriage
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YMCA Showing Sundance Documentary About Black Men
The Hartford CourantDeb Gaudet, film curator at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, saw a movie recently at the Sundance Film Festival, "Question Bridge." As soon as she got out, she immediately called Olivia White, director of the Amistad Center for Art & Culture. "She told...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, The Amistad, Television Industry, Arts, Movies
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Brooklyn dodgers
NEW YORK — Sorry, but I've heard that Brooklyn is over. You can get your hipster mustache waxed; just don't do it in Brooklyn. You wouldn't go to Seattle now, would you? If you wanted to visit the American community of the moment, you would visit,...
Tags: Gram Parsons, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Defiance (movie), Tourism and Leisure, Coney Island
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'A Lincoln Portrait' At Wood Memorial Library In South Windsor
An exhibit of artworks by George Henry Story (1835-1922), who is most famous for painting President Lincoln 12 times, is on view now at Wood Memorial Library and Museum, 783 Main St. in South Windsor. The exhibit, called “A Lincoln Portrait,”...
Tags: South Windsor, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Abraham Lincoln, Arts and Culture, Arts
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Forget Lincoln, how about the tragic saga of President James Garfield as a major movie?
Liz Smith"Here's a cautionary word from me to you, dear reader: I hope it is without any offending ideologies of either persuasion. "Some of you have already voted; others are about to vote on Nov. 6. Think of it this way. It's your great privilege as an...Tags: Darren Aronofsky, Politics, Lady Gaga, Fine Artists, Arts
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Bravo's 'Work of Art' appears unlikely to return for 3rd season
The art-themed, reality-TV series "Work of Art" on Bravo appears to be kaput after two seasons, although no official announcement has been made by the cable channel. On Tuesday, the website GalleristNY reported that Bravo isn't bringing the series...
Tags: Fine Artists, Arts, China Chow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Satellite and Cable Service
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Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart christen 'Who Shot Rock & Roll' opening
Pop & HissThe opening of the "Who Shot Rock & Roll" photo exhibit at the Annenberg Space for Photography included Ann and Nancy Wilson, founders of Heart, stepping onto a stage to perform a short set of classics.... -
Walters joins crowdsourcing trend with 'Public Property'
It's entirely possible that one of the august and influential guest curators for "Public Property," the summer exhibit opening Sunday at the Walters Art Museum, was none other than your plumber. Ditto for your postal carrier and your daughter's softball...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Game Shows, Arts, Tourism and Leisure, Sculpture
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Raphael Saadiq, Moby booked for free Century City concerts
Pop & HissThe heavy commercial district that is Century City will be getting an injection of rock 'n' roll this summer. In conjunction with the upcoming exhibit “Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present,” KCRW-FM has revealed...
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