In Search of Reality. Was Maugham prophetic indeed?
Somerset Maugham in his world famous novel Theatre (1937) touches on the problem of reality, of real life and theatre as a way of life. He describes life of Julia...
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Treasures of National Gallery, London
Housing more than 2,300 works, most of which are on permanent view, the National Gallery is one of the greatest assemblies of Western European art in the world. With paintings...
How do you get to Carnegie Hall?
The old joke has a new twist. How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Rent it. Actually, it’s a rather old twist, but outside the music world, few people know...
The Metropolitan Art Collection On view
Fragment of a Floor Mosaic with a Personification of Ktisis (500-550) with modern restoration. Represents Byzantine culture.Medium: Marble and glass. Dimensions: 151.1 x 199.7 x 2.5 cm. The bejeweled woman,...
Shakespeare’s Original Globe
During the first years of Elizabeth’s reign, the English playing companies used inns, inn yards, college halls and private houses for their performances. It was not until 1576 that the...
From Turner to Lowry: Timothy Spall provides portrait of another artist
After rave reviews for his portrayal of JMW Turner in 2014, Timothy Spall is to star in a film about another British artist – LS Lowry. Shooting begins this week...
Van Eyck and the Pre-Raphaelites
This fascinating exhibition focuses on one of the National Gallery’s greatest treasures, Van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, the first Netherlandish picture ever purchased by the Gallery (UK), back in 1842. It...
It’s not Christmas without The Nutcracker
Every winter, Britons flock to productions of The Nutcracker. This year, six ballet companies, including the Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet, are presenting versions of the...
The best new picture books and novels: children’s books roundup:
Many a gorgeous gift awaits picture book fans this Christmas, including Oliver Jeffers’ Here We Are (HarperCollins), a heartfelt introduction of child to planet in ethereal shades of blue and...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (US): Some Current Exhibitions Overviews
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in three iconic sites in New York City—The Met...
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Chicago Industrial Properties’ 21st annual Chicagoland Supply Chain, Distribution and Logistics Summit, Lombard, IL
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“The driving force throughout my career is to return to people through music that which was gifted to me”: Dr. Scott Woodard
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Moldova Business Forum II in Chisinau, Moldova
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I love creating simple, pieced, country quilts that are easy and fun to live with
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Fitlife Foods offers a solution to a common problem: how to eat well while leading a full, busy life
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Bisnow Twin Cities Construction and Development conference in Minneapolis, MN
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The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago carefully preserves the Hellenic legacy
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Euro zone business growth solid in July – PMI
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THE MARIINSKY BALLET OPENS ITS NEW SEASON WITH DON QUIXOTE, 24 JULY
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The world’s best airline has been announced for 2017
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Researchers Discover How To Enhance Memories During Sleep… By Triggering Brain Waves
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Artist Hugo Wilson on Myths, Human Nature, and Why Painting Matters.
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Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztecs
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Specialized Foster Care Open House
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The Sahara Desert implacably expands
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