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National Gallery of Art conservation project restores portraits of founding fathers
WASHINGTON — Sixteen paintings by American artist Gilbert Stuart of some of the nations founding fathers and other figures are showing their true colors for the first time in decades through a major conservation project at the National Gallery of Art.
Updated: 07/02/2012 10:35A
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Weisser, an established international company and online provider of state of the art TV Wall Mounting solutions announces their Independence Day Sale, this July 4th. Deals include free shipping to all 48 states and immense 50% discounts on select line of
Updated: 07/02/2012 10:33A
First Wrong Turn 5: Bloodbath Art Gets Buried Neck High!
With a date to be set Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has released some early cover art for Wrong Turn 5: Bloodbath. Director and writer Declan OBrien (Wrong Turn 3: Left For Dead, Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings, Sharktopus) returns to the
Updated: 07/02/2012 10:33A
Taking an ax to paper
Ax, who is based in Stockholm, has devoted herself to installations and performance art since 2005. During these years, she has collaborated with local artists during performances that have taken place all over Europe. She has consistently received positive
Updated: 07/02/2012 10:30A
Connecticut River Paddle a Learning Experience
The annual Jonah Center for Earth and Art canoe and kayak launch from Harbor Park in Middletown this year included some city fourth-graders, who were among some 30 folk who explored the freshwater tidal wetlands.
Updated: 07/02/2012 10:26A
Arthur L. Peacock
Mr. Arthur L. “ Art “ Peacock, 90, of Morris, Ill., passed away peacefully Saturday evening June 30, 2012, in Morris Healthcare Rehabilitation Center. Friends may call on Friday, July 6, from 1p.m. until the time of memorial services at 2 p.m., with the Rev.
Updated: 07/02/2012 10:26A
First Fridays in downtown Rockford on Friday
Participants for Friday, July 6, are: Bliss Beauty Lounge, 120 N. Madison; Collect: Art Gallery, 400 E. State St., third floor; District Bar Grill, 205 W. State St.; Friday Night Flix at Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman St.; J.R. Kortman Center for Design, 107 N. Main St.;
Updated: 07/02/2012 10:25A
Deadly long weekend with 4 drownings
Police say the man disappeared while swimming in the lake near the Peterborough Art Gallery. A 27-year-old Toronto man drowned in the Welland River in Niagara Falls. Police were called to the Portage Road and Front Street area just after 6:30 p.m.
Updated: 07/02/2012 10:23A
Poets who drew from world well
THE community of Australian letters has lost two of its esteemed number. Rosemary Dobson and Peter Steele, who died last week, gave us considerable bodies of work that enriched the nations literary landscape.
Updated: 07/02/2012 10:20A
Mass. state university students face fee hikes
The eight state universities raising fees for the 2012-2013 academic year are: Bridgewater State, Fitchburg State, Framingham State, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Mass. Maritime, Salem State, and
Updated: 07/02/2012 10:18A
