10 Great Artistic Experiences in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is known as one of America’s most beautiful cities, and it’s easy to see why. The city sits on a long stretch of…
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Alberto Giacometti’s Fascination with Nature and Abstraction
Alberto Giacometti was a Swiss-born artist who is best known for his Surrealist sculptures and paintings. He was fascinated by nature and abstraction, and his…
Attacking Climate Change through Art
One way to combat climate change is through art-based activism. Art can raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire people to take action themselves. Climate…
Muscle Shoals Alabama: The Birthplace of a Generation of Sound
Muscle Shoals. It sounds like it could be the name of a legendary blues singer or a rock band, rather than the largest city in…
Robert Johnson: Delta Blues Pioneer
Born on this day in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, bluesman Robert Johnson left only 29 songs tracked during two recording sessions in his brief 27 year life,…
Theatre Royal: Still Finding a Way
The Theatre Royal (known currently as the Drury Lane Theatre) opened on this day in London’s Covent Garden district in 1663. The current structure is…
I Love Lucy Ends Its First Run
On this date in 1957, I Love Lucy, the situation comedy starring (and produced by) Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, aired the 180th and final…