“And, then Trump says…” The ultimate crossword puzzle of not-so presidential sayings and tweets.
I’ve always been a fan of learning through gamification, so I’ve created a BrockelPuzzle™ to share some of the astounding …
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Not all Christmas gifts are wrapped in shiny holiday paper and tied up with fancy bows.
This video is wonderful. I so admire @rosiestheatrekids—an organization that gets results that matter—results that change lives. RTKids was launched …
Two extraordinary actors—husband and wife—Bonnie Bartlett and William Daniels read you a story.
I ask that you please carve out 11 minutes from your busy life and watch Bartlett and Daniels read the …
Official Houdini Séance for 2018 hosted by the Jewish Museum of Maryland. Here’s your invitation.
Houdini died on Halloween 92 years ago. October 31, 2018 will mark the 91st annual Official Houdini Séance—and its first-ever occurrence …
You love New York City? You’ll love Tom Meyers and Greg Young, the Bowery Boys, and their podcast.
When I was in school, history was one of my two least favorite subjects. I’ve come to the conclusion that …
Pressured by Republicans, University of Kansas censors art. Then vacillates, sort of.
A conceptual piece of flag art was flying full staff in front of Spooner Hall at the University of Kansas …
Want to watch the 2018 New York City Pride March? There’s an app for that.
The 49th annual NYC Pride March steps off at 7th Avenue and 16th Street this Sunday, June 24th. The March …
50 years ago this month, the Catonsville 9 burned draft records in a suburban Baltimore parking lot.
What led a group of nine ordinary Americans—including an artist, a nurse, and three clergymen—to seize several hundred draft records …
AFL-CIO, “At the Triangle factory, women had to leave the building to use the bathroom.”
107 years ago today, the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire occurred—it was the deadliest industrial disaster in the history of New York …
Artists: Learn to better protect your work. Join a no-fee clinic from the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance.
If you’re involved in creating artistic works of any kind, here’s an invitation from GBCA to make note of. To attend, …
Falcon Heavy is scheduled to launch today; it won’t be on NASA TV. Here’s how to watch.
When Falcon Heavy lifts off this afternoon, it will be the most powerful operational rocket in the world by a …
Think you know music? Check out Seth Rudetsky. He KNOWS music & his song deconstructions are a riot.
In the autumn of 1970, I showered, brushed my teeth and hair, and put on just a smidge of bronzer …
This 28-lesson acting class will benefit anyone who makes presentations—and actors, also.
There’s a reason why so many well-informed, well-connected business people—attorneys, salesmen and women, lobbyists, politicians, educators, and others—quietly take acting …
Extraordinary entertainers are reading books for your kids. Via the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
By way of background, I joined Screen Actors Guild in Dallas, Texas in 1971 and I’ve been an active, working …
News from the Barnes Foundation: Now, browse and download artworks based on visual characteristics.
In celebration of its fifth anniversary in Philadelphia, the Barnes Foundation has launched a new collection website that enables visitors …
The designer of the single most identifiable sign of the cold war—and my childhood—has died.
In the 1960s, they seemed to be everywhere. Churches, department stores, apartment buildings, schools, firehouses, libraries, and telephone switching facilities …
My fascination with type began with the publication U&lc. There may be a new kid on the block.
In the early 70s, I was in the waiting room of Modernage, one of the hundreds of photo duplication houses in …
A Marian Ruth Agree sculpture comes to live with us. The subject is dark and the piece, powerful.
Marian Ruth Agree was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1922. The daughter of William and Dora Bailies and wife of Philip …
Sotheby’s doesn’t just sell fancy stuff, they’re also producing top-notch, brand-building videos.
American businesses create thousands of videos each week to help them attract customers, sell products and services, and inform their employees. …
