In his book Every Valley, Charles King explains the enduring appeal of Handel's Messiah since its premiere in London nearly three hundred years ago.
The discipline of art history today is far more inclusive, more cognizant of social history, and less prone to normative aesthetic judgments—changes Svetlana Alpers helped bring about.
Glenn Fleishman’s history of the comic strip as a technological artifact vividly restores the world of newspaper printing—gamboge, Zip-A-Tone, flongs, and all.
Wild petunias slowly go blind and a starched nurse races to your bed to find your quick hawk gaze fixed on a blue mahoe branch scraping the louvre glass, its cellophane sound blurs a gesture of recoil or beckon that transmits the ginger lily’s rage and the coral ixora’s incandescent grief beyond my survivor’s guilt. […]
Black plastic spatulas, nonstick pans, and other Thanksgiving cooking worries
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Americans all across the nation are gathering today to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. What are you thankful for?
Читать дальше...Inside the seasonal gatherings where master artisans maintain traditions, regional recipes evolve, and commerce still prioritizes human connection.
Emma Stone's career has been nothing short of stunning. From her breakout role in the 2007 comedy Superbad and her stint as Mia in La La Land to her recent award-winning role as Bella Baxter in Poor Things, she's an undeniable talent. But before she was the multiple-Oscar-winning star she is today, Stone was just like any other aspiring actor trying to find her way in Hollywood. “I had a casting director, Allison Jones, she called me in for a bunch of thing...
Oasis star Noel Gallagher has unleashed on Tottenham Hotspur on the back of their thumping win over his beloved Manchester City. Tottenham always find a... The post Tottenham labelled ‘biggest frauds in the football league’ after Man City win appeared first on Spurs Web.
The Boston Bruins leaped past the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres into third place in the Atlantic Division by defeating the New York Islanders 6-3 on Thanksgiving Eve. Considering how badly the first 20 games of the 2024-25 season went, the Bruins actually have plenty to be grateful for, including being seventh in the […]
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This could be THE game of Thanksgiving.
Читать дальше...Hoda Kotb is said to be excited she will leave the 'Today' show in January to stop the strain on her mental health from dealing with her co-hosts.
Ben Affleck is said to be so petrified Jennifer Lopez will take $150million from him in their divorce he is believed to be desperately battling to stay in her good books.
A woman opened two cans that had Hormel Angus Beef Chili No Beans labels on them. And what she found inside was definitely not chili.
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Michael Chandler was not impressed by his own performance.
Читать дальше...Authorities in Florida have recovered 37 coins worth over $1 million stolen from an 18th-century Spanish shipwreck.
By Ryan Menezes Published: November 28th, 2024
Mall of America's recipe for success includes an amusement park, pop-up stores, weddings and raves. Can local malls take a page from the country's largest shopping center?
LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 27: Elliot Cadeau #3 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drives to basket in the second half during a Maui Invitational college basketball game against the Michigan State Spartans at The Lahaina Civic Center on November 27, 2024 in Lahaina, Hawaii. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images
How ‘bout them Cardinals?
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Gerald Warren feels like he’s part of his block in North Lawndale.
Warren, 56, was born in the West Side neighborhood like his wife Valerie, and he’s seen it evolve into a diverse community.
“We really do like the community,” Warren said. “It has flaws, but this is really growing into something that I want to be a part of.”
After living in Plainfield, Warren now owns a home among new and familiar neighbors thanks to the largely community-led campaign Reclaiming Chicago. The campaign... Читать дальше...
Guitarist Billy McLaughlin drives the eight-bunk bus that has traveled 4 million miles.
The lottery’s postponement, however long it may be, delays cultivation from starting. That could lead to less supply for retailers when the market opens next year.
A real streak of weirdness keeps things lively.
R.F. Moeller cited the beautification of St. Paul’s Highland Park in permanently removing billboards atop the jewelry store. Neighbor reactions echoed a long-running debate about billboards.