Reading and Roaming
FLOWERS AND ART Art in Bloom, North Carolina Museum of Art This week, the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh hosted its 11th annual Art in Bloom. It’s the museum’s biggest fund raiser; museum admission here is free except for special exhibitions. The 40 floral works range from brightly colored (lots of orange) to subdued browns, …
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This blog brings a round-up of two recent films (Oscar contenders), the latest season of a French crime series, and an outstanding production of a theater classic. CHILLING AMERICAN HISTORY Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple TV, $ Prime Video & others) This is a very long film, more than three hours, so we watched …
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BEAUTY IN GLASS Each year, Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota highlights the work of a notable artist as inspiration for special art throughout the gardens. Other years have built on the interplay of art and nature in the works of Andy Warhol, Marc Chagall, and Monet. This year’s focus is on the stained glass art of Louis …
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