Reading and Roaming
PORTRAITS Bad pun in the title of this post, I know, but couldn’t resist. A new exhibit at the Whitney, Human Interest, contains 200 portraits —paintings and sculpture from its extensive collection. Lots to see and a lot to take in on one visit, including a larger than life-size sculpture that is a candle, so we went twice. …
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HIGHBROW TO LOW BROW? In the final year of their Verdi cycle (performing all of Verdi’s music over a period of more than 25 years), the Sarasota Opera presented a beautifully staged Aida. No live elephants, but gorgeous music, colorful Egyptian sets, good singing, and some lovely dancers. It was a most enjoyable evening and the …
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North Carolina was a large source of tar, pitch and turpentine for many years and around the time of the Civil War became known as the Tar Heel State and its inhabitants Tar Heelers. Tar was used to coat the bottom of boats and a large amount was exported to England. Initially, the term …
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We just ended a week of house guests as we wind down our Maine time. My sister and her husband were easy to have and together we visited the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, ate lobster as often as possible, and enjoyed another excursion to Pemaquid Point. We then welcomed our 3 year old …
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