In the lush green fields of Egypt’s fertile Delta Valley, farmers and artisans struggle to make a living as they keep alive the Pharaonic tradition of making papyrus. In the 1970s, an art teacher in the village of al-Qaramus taught farmers the millennia-old techniques for transforming the plant into sought-after […]
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Alley comes alive with art in downtown Escondido
Two new outdoor mural projects will soon add extra splashes of color to downtown Escondido streets. One project, called Esco Alley Art, was unveiled Saturday in the alley between W. Grand Avenue, W. Second Avenue, S. Broadway and S. Maple Street. A joint effort of the Escondido Arts Association and […]
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Rainbow City Founder Retains Portland Art Scene Alive
We provide enhancement programs alongside our exhibitions to supply arts audiences deeper engagement with artists and their work. EDUCATION PROGRAM We supply more than 50 arts workshops and lessons for youth and adults all year long in addition to outreach activities throughout the community. Our education program also maintains a […]
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‘Jeff’s Presidential Palooza’ keeps tradition alive in new way
FISH CREEK, Wis. (WFRV) – Fun and entertainment are to be had out of presidential elections. Really. In a Wisconsin-bred show of note are these bon-bons: + Grover Cleveland is roasted in “Ma, Ma, Where is My Pa?” It seems he had an affair, and now his out-of-wedlock baby wonders […]
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When COVID-19 locked them down, this senior-living activities director kept fun alive in a ‘horrible’ time
PHILADELPHIA — A year ago, the job of activities directors at nursing homes and assisted living facilities was to get people out of their rooms and into their communities. People like Rachel Kaufman organized movie nights, card games, exercise classes, parties and happy hours. These activities directors, AKA life enrichment […]
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Lower Burrell family keeps Italian nativity scene tradition alive, new pieces added yearly
TribLIVE’s Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. 23 minutes ago An Italian Christmas tradition encompassing a couple generations continues in a Lower Burrell household. For at least six weeks out of the year, retired cabinet maker Pat Pesce […]
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How to Keep a Live Tabletop Christmas Tree Alive All Year
My affection for tiny Christmas trees means I keep them lit well beyond December. (I kept the lights on until a record-breaking June 6 this year.) Thing is, that’s a really long time to worship at the corpse of Douglas fir, and there’s definitely a more sustainable way to keep […]
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9 Virtual Field Trips That Make History Come Alive
Are you tired of studying facts and memorizing dates of historical events? What if you could be there, right where it happened? Whether you are a student or a history buff, you can enjoy visiting worldwide museums and historical attractions right from your living room. So if you’ve got a thing […]
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Downtown districts participate in window contest, aim to keep Halloween spirit alive
Grass Valley and Nevada City businesses will continue to be encouraged in keeping the Halloween spirit alive in downtown areas through “The Great Halloween Window Contest 2020”. The contest is a collaborative effort by both Grass Valley and Nevada City’s chambers of commerce, the Grass Valley Downtown Association, and Ben […]
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Community Invited To Keep Alpharetta’s Scarecrow Tradition Alive
ALPHARETTA, GA — Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Scarecrow Harvest Festival, held last year in Brooke Street Park, has been canceled. Each fall, residents and visitors of Alpharetta look forward to seeing the downtown streets decorated with scarecrows made by local schools, businesses and organizations. This sight brings a smile […]