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Hemingway and Faulkner in twentieth century literature. Frank Lloyd Wright and I.M. Pei in architecture. The romanticism of Andrew Wyeth and the innovation of Andy Warhol. We’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Americans in the arts.
The Arts: Spoleto Festival USA
Many cities and towns have arts festivals, often quite impressive ones. But Charleston, South Carolina’s Spoleto Festival USA stands...
Read MoreThe Arts: John Steinbeck
O ye aspiring writers, harken unto the story of John Steinbeck. Who dropped out of college. Who moved to New York to be a writer, but got...
Read MoreThe Arts: O. Winston Link
Probably not a name you’re familiar with. But if you’ve seen his photography, you know what magic the man could work with a...
Read MoreThe Arts: Georgia O'Keeffe
When Georgia O’Keeffe first pursued her art, she found herself stifled by the demands of imitative realism, the style taught in art...
Read MoreThe Arts: e.e. cummings
Edward Estlin Cummings kicked the staid world of poetry in its assonance. anyone lived in a pretty how town (with up so floating many bells...
Read MoreMusic: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Has it been 25 years since your first record was issued? Have you been influential in rock history? That’s okay, I knew you wanted to...
Read MoreThe Arts: Ansel Adams
It’s easy to appreciate the wonderful nature photography of Ansel Adams, its crisp focus, perfect contrast, and balanced composition....
Read MoreTravel: Metropolitan Museum of Art
I have the same feeling with this entry that I have when I encounter The Met: I don’t know where to start. Visit New York, go to the...
Read MoreMusic: Rodgers and Hammerstein
Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals are, well, as corny as Kansas in August. But is there anything better than some good old corn, every once...
Read MoreThe Arts: Mark Twain
We all know the contributions Mark Twain made to American literature. Instead of a biography, let’s enjoy some of his wit and...
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