250 Years Ago: Planning the 1st Continental Congress and the Road to the Revolutionary War
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250 Years Ago: Planning the 1st Continental Congress and the Road to the Revolutionary War

As the anniversary of the First Continental Congress approaches this Sept. 5, let’s look back on what led to its inception.
‘Reagan’: Rotten Tomatoes Score: Critics: 18, Audience: 98
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‘Reagan’: Rotten Tomatoes Score: Critics: 18, Audience: 98

“Reagan” is wake-up call about the evils of communism, which, without study, is almost impossible to spot. This warm, fuzzy biopic attempts to blow the whistle.
Manuals of Politeness: The Timeless Essentials of American Etiquette
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Manuals of Politeness: The Timeless Essentials of American Etiquette

Manners play a part in civil society, not as rules but as acts of consideration and kindness.
The Long Road to Making the Salt Flats the Home for Speed
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The Long Road to Making the Salt Flats the Home for Speed

In ‘This Week in History,’ 19th-century explorers discover a ‘strange and extraordinary’ place, which becomes the 20th century’s ‘birthplace of speed.’
A Striking Portrait Comes to Washington 

A Striking Portrait Comes to Washington 

Swedish artist Karin Bergoo Larsson’s student work enters the National Gallery of Art collection.
Piecing Together the History of American Quilts

Piecing Together the History of American Quilts

Examining a sampler of quilts from American museums reveals aspects of the country’s artistic and cultural heritage.
Art and Shining Armor

Art and Shining Armor

Cavalry battles and knights’ shiny armor can be seen new exhibition at Versailles.
‘Cotopaxi’: Forging National Identity in Frederic Church’s Painting

‘Cotopaxi’: Forging National Identity in Frederic Church’s Painting

Amidst the chaos of the Civil War, Frederic Church’s “Cotopaxi” was interpreted as an allegory for the triumph of good over evil.
A Trinity of Annunciations

A Trinity of Annunciations

The iconic Annunciation scene has nurtured artists’ imagination for centuries, reflecting their own artistic styles and the times in which they lived.
The Russian Renaissance and the Bronze Horseman

The Russian Renaissance and the Bronze Horseman

Catherine the Great solidified her place as one of Russia’s great rulers by commissioning the largest statue of Peter the Great on horseback.
Pascoli’s ‘August 10th’: The Heavens’ Share of Earthly Grief

Pascoli’s ‘August 10th’: The Heavens’ Share of Earthly Grief

Noting an annual meteor shower, a poet grieves over the death of a father and a martyred saint.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Takes on LOTR

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Takes on LOTR

‘The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale’ takes the epic story and adds music. But the cast outshines the music in this stage attempt.
‘The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical’

‘The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical’

The musical brings an intriguing situation to life with affable characters.
‘I Confess’: A Tale of Trial and Guilt

‘I Confess’: A Tale of Trial and Guilt

Acclaimed director Alfred Hitchcock weaves a story of a priest who hears a terrible confession.
‘Reagan’: Rotten Tomatoes Score: Critics: 18, Audience: 98

‘Reagan’: Rotten Tomatoes Score: Critics: 18, Audience: 98

“Reagan” is wake-up call about the evils of communism, which, without study, is almost impossible to spot. This warm, fuzzy biopic attempts to blow the whistle.
‘Freedom Hair’: Braiding Hair, and Much More

‘Freedom Hair’: Braiding Hair, and Much More

A thoughtful film of how government regulators harass a Mississippi small business owner.
Manuals of Politeness: The Timeless Essentials of American Etiquette

Manuals of Politeness: The Timeless Essentials of American Etiquette

Manners play a part in civil society, not as rules but as acts of consideration and kindness.
A Joy That Brings Tears: The Boons and Blessings of Eucatastrophe

A Joy That Brings Tears: The Boons and Blessings of Eucatastrophe

Can a catastrophe ever become a good thing? Exploring a complex word coined by J.R.R. Tolkien.
The Practice of Traditional Crafts: How to Get Started

The Practice of Traditional Crafts: How to Get Started

By creating something useful and beautiful, we make our world—and ourselves—better.
Medalists Announced for 8th NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition

Medalists Announced for 8th NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition

The awards ceremony took place on Sept. 2, with martial artists receiving gold medals in the male unarmed and male weapons categories.
2024 NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition Finals and Awards Ceremony

2024 NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition Finals and Awards Ceremony

The competition aims to revive traditional Chinese martial arts and display its true values to the world.
From Gaza to the Symphony: Pianist’s Political Stance Hits Sour Note in the Arts World

From Gaza to the Symphony: Pianist’s Political Stance Hits Sour Note in the Arts World

A pianist’s decision to play a work dedicated to journalists killed in Gaza set off a firestorm of debate in Australia and lasting consequences for some people.
‘Holy Grace’: NTD International Piano Competition Conveys Hope in Troubled Times

‘Holy Grace’: NTD International Piano Competition Conveys Hope in Troubled Times

‘Holy Grace’, a symphonic poem commissioned by the 2024 NTD International Piano Competition, epitomizes what makes the competition unique.
Beethoven and Freedom

Beethoven and Freedom

From Beethoven early years through his last composition, he cherished the ideal of freedom.
‘Where I Find God’: Larry Fleet’s Breakout Country Single

‘Where I Find God’: Larry Fleet’s Breakout Country Single

Larry Fleet’s chart-topping hit is an uplifting song about finding peace in God’s presence during life’s little moments.