Collector's Edition Review Feb 9, 2010
IGN Partner: Direct2Drive ... And the farther you dive into this epic action role-playing game, the better it gets ... These are some of the most compelling players I've ever seen in a videogame -- the Drell named Thane is a particular favorite of mine -- and the great design and writing isn't limited to the main cast. (IGN PC Games)
Carey Mulligan is getting 'An Education' in Hollywood's ways Feb 9, 2010
"You don't feel on show for very long before they go, 'Oh my God there's Clooney!' and then suddenly, you're gone. ... It's only when you have to stand in front of the cameras for, like, five minutes that it starts getting galling. It's mainly the cameras that freak me out." ... "I didn't grow up in a movie family. We weren't really into film, so I didn't have a great film history. It was when I started coming to L.A. when I realized how few films I'd seen," she says ... They've caught her... (USA Today -- Life)
Caring for Antique Stoneware Feb 8, 2010
But consider the value of the piece first and decide it's simply a display piece like art or if it's utilitarian and still has a function. Tips for Handling Antique Stoneware. (Suite101.com)
How to Start a Lunchbox Collection Feb 6, 2010
Now, it is not uncommon for vintage metal and vinyl lunchboxes to be offered with starting prices of only a few dollars, and still not sell in an online auction ... Ohio Art in particular produced brightly colored lunchboxes with generic images such as flowers, fruit, transportation themes, and various sports ... If a collector is just starting out, he or she may want to purchase more than one box at a time to build the collection quickly. (Suite101.com)
‘Flawless’: a chronicle of a diamond heist Feb 6, 2010
Sending your article. Your article has been sent ... Following the exploits of the ring s legman, Leonardo Notarbartolo, who cased the Diamond Center for two years by posing as a legitimate dealer in gems, we learn of the impressive security measures in place at the facility - round-the-clock guards, a vault with 18-inch-thick steel doors, multiple locks requiring separate keys and combinations, high-tech motion, vibration, and heat sensors - as well as the ingenious methods that the School of... (Boston Globe)
Battle of the balcony Feb 6, 2010
Neighbours in the swish apartment building The Manhattan are battling over a balcony revamp that has turned into a full-scale war, pitting a wealthy socialite against a powerful television executive, with each side hiring expensive legal teams ... Walsh's apartment is the sub-penthouse of the Manhattan building ... Upstairs from Walsh are the neighbours he is warring with, the once-feted society hostess Juliana Schaeffer, who once owned what was Australia's most expensive home, Boomerang, and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Work ethic turned into profits at south Fort Myers business Feb 5, 2010
Richard Gannon credits "really good work ethics" for boosting earnings at his family's south Fort Myers antiques and art mall despite the economic downturn ... More than 100 dealers and artists rent space at Gannon's Antiques "We become their salespeople," Gannon said, referring to himself, wife Ursula and 36-year-son Richard Jr. Two tenants also work there part-time, in exchange for space ... The Gannons themselves use about 40 percent of the 12,500-square-foot retail space, with the remainder... (The News-Press -- Business)
TV Land Celebrates Black History Month with Salute to Visual Arts Group, AfriCOBRA Feb 5, 2010
Tell us what you think about the new Article Page ... On-Air Tribute To Artists And Their Work Premieres In February on TV LandDigital And Paper Transcripts To Be Donated To Smithsonian's Archive of American Art ... NEW YORK, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- TV Land announced today that it will pay tribute to the art and artists of AfriCOBRA with a series of interstitials airing throughout Black History Month. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The city of the Big Pier Feb 5, 2010
is home to a quarter-mile municipal pier ... Famous artists and writers have vacationed and resided in the town of only 14,000 ... 58th annual Arts and Crafts Festival. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Claremont Rug Company Exhibits Rare Assemblage of 19th Century Art Rugs from Caucasus Mountains Feb 4, 2010
Tell us what you think about the new Article Page ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--, founder and president of , today announced an exhibition of rare, 19th century art-level rugs created by tribal weaving groups in the Caucasus Mountain region of Asia ... The collection of 150 rugs will be available for viewing at the Gallery, located at 6087 Claremont Avenue in Oakland, starting Thursday, February 11. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Valentine's Day inspiration: Old Thyme Inn Feb 4, 2010
Article:Old Thyme Inn, Half Moon Bay:/c/a/2010/02/03/NS831BOL5N.DTL Article:Old Thyme Inn, Half Moon Bay:/c/a/2010/02/03/NS831BOL5N.DTL advertisement ... I felt perfectly content in the Mint Room, our upstairs accommodations with a plush, queen-size feather bed topped with a down comforter and super soft linens, and surrounded by antique furniture and a plein air oil painting of the Coyote Valley by innkeeper and artist Kathy Ellis ... Instead, walk down to the center of Main Street, with its... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Art.view: The mighty pen Feb 4, 2010
Old Master drawings offer a special and intimate relationship with artists and their thoughts that paintings cannot provide, says George Abrams, a prominent Boston-based lawyer ... They were lured to the city by a cluster of important events: specialist auctions at and ; selling shows at the 22 galleries participating in (from January 23rd to the 30th), and the opening of two outstanding exhibitions, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and at the Morgan Library ... (A dealer and designer, Mr Hobbs... (The Economist)
Feb 5-7: San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show Destination for Art Investors and Anchor Event for Arte du Monde Feb 3, 2010
We would be delighted if you would consider featuring the upcoming San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show taking place February 5-7, 2009. The San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show, now in it's 14th year is the oldest and largest exhibition of museum-quality Asian arts that are available for purchase ... Taking place in San Francisco on February 5-7, 2010, The San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show opens with a gala benefit for Asian Art Museum. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Breaking down the walls Feb 1, 2010
DeAngelo would go on to SUNY Purchase, well-known for its arts and performing arts programs ... He also began to write for other artists ... I had a lot of walk-on parts, DeAngelo said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
From the HIP Feb 1, 2010
Local artist and owner Colleen Wilcox works with clients to create looks that fit their personal style ... Beginning Thursday, and continuing through Feb. 7, catch a prime example of Bollywood at its best the film "DEV.D" at the Doris Duke Theatre, screening as part of the third annual Bollywood Film Festival ... The story has been adapted for the screen several times, but this particular version, released in 2009, has been hailed as one of the most vivid. (Honolulu Advertiser)
City nightclub to go out with a bang Jan 31, 2010
EddieBrown wrote on Jan 24, 2010 8:33 AM:" It was a nice friendly place. Too bad he crossed a few politically connected types. If you aren't an antiques shop or an art dealer, there is no place for you in Hudson anymore. ". bornon4thojuly wrote on Jan 25, 2010 9:51 AM:" If Jason wants an out of the way location the Turnpike Inn at Route 66 and George Road has been for sale forever. Can't get much more out of the way than that. ". (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Best of the new: Shopping Jan 31, 2010
Sending your article. Your article has been sent ... Ironically housed in an elegant brownstone, the store adds a bit of culture with its rotating art shows. (Boston Globe)
3D Eye Solutions, Inc. Signs License Agreement with Artfest International, Inc. Bringing 3-D Technology to Fine Arts and Sports Memorabilia Industry Jan 30, 2010
Tell us what you think about the new Article Page ... 3D Eye Solution's Cutting-Edge Technology to be Showcased at Art Fest Expo Center in Dallas ... "s" : "arts.ob,tdey.pk","k" : "c10,l10,p20,t10","o" : "","j" : ""} Press Release Source: 3D Eye Solutions, Inc. On Friday January 29, 2010, 8:31 am EST. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cathy's Treasure Hunt Jan 28, 2010
She also has a significant collection of art and furniture ... However, with only about half the square footage, Cathy said she still has part of her inventory in storage ... When asked about her favorite finds, Cathy is hard pressed to narrow it down, but she said she was particularly proud of a French porcelain stove her late husband located and repaired. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Art.view: In with the old Jan 28, 2010
At the charity gala preview, around 150 smartly dressed guests queued patiently to be first through the door ... London dealers include Daniel Katz, whose collection of Renaissance and 18th-century sculptures features a (quite literally) in-your-face gilded and painted stucco plaque of Beethoven s head ($150,000, featured in slideshow below); and Nicholas Grindley, a private dealer in London and Beijing, who brought Chinese furniture, laquerware and works of art. (The Economist)
Pretends he didnt sign off on shady healthcare deals... Jan 28, 2010
Boxer estimated she spent seven hours in Reid's offices -- without ever once sitting in the same room, even though they were all of 25 steps apart ... About an hour after the end of his State of the Union address, in which he called for an end to the partisan conflict that has plagued his first year in office, President Obama ... I find it disheartening he didn't pick up the Nobel in the name of the brave soldiers worldwide fighting/ dying abroad. (The Drudge Report)
COMPANY SALE: Disney gets new comic heroes with Marvel acquisition Jan 28, 2010
1939: Martin Goodman founds Timely Publications later to become Marvel Comics ... Lieber eventually took the name Stan Lee and became one of the company's most popular artists ... By Jon Swartz, USA TODAY , meet Spider-Man. (USA Today -- Life)
Comics Weekly Buyer's Guide Jan 27, 2010
IGN Partner: Direct2Drive ... Writer: Grant Morrison Artist: Cameron Stewart Publisher: DC Price: $2 ... Batman and Robin took a short hiatus after the previous arc wrapped up, due at least in part to the events of Blackest Night. (IGN PC Games)
Around Oconee: AARP tax help available Jan 27, 2010
The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation is seeking new or used items for its annual thrift sale ... Proceeds will benefit art and art education offered by the foundation ... The class offers instruction on starting genealogy research, including vital records and formats for recording information. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Miss Connie B to perform in Raleigh Jan. 30 Jan 27, 2010
Modern dance company Cyrus Art Productions will perform and teach dance moves, storytellers from the N.C. Association of Black Storytellers will captivate both young and old, Rhonda Muhammed will serve up hometown cooking tips, and artists like carver Frank Barrow and basketmaker Neal Thomas will demonstrate their talents ... History and drama will also be part of the event as visitors can watch scenes from the play "Phillis Wheatley and Friends", see historical figures come to life from the... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Gold List: Top 5 places to stay in the world Jan 26, 2010
No. 2: Peninsula House, Dominican Republic"The most luxurious place in the Caribbean"and the top-scoring property in the Americasis "a magnificent hillside retreat with a glorious pool and Atlantic views." This two-year-old Victorian-style house is "like a museum," with eclectic art scattered throughout. Suites have Brazilian hardwood floors and antiques such as Chinese bamboo storage trunks and an Indian ivory cabinet. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Virginia Lucile "Lu" Trump, 91: Nurse and antiques collector Jan 25, 2010
"Between us, we had over 100 doorstops at one time. She got me started." ... It was at that time that Mrs. Trump, well into her 50s, returned to school to earn an appraisal certification in American art and antiques ... Mrs. Trump started to manage garage and estate sales, often to benefit the Emory University Woman's Club. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The NaturalCall it a subliminal message. Call it fashion with a purpose.... Jan 24, 2010
The logo on the Jets quarterback's shirt appeared on the magical bat of Roy Hobbs, the fictional baseball slugger played by Robert Redford in the 1984 film, "The Natural." ... He's a rookie quarterback who was a mere two days away from tomorrow's AFC Championship game in Indianapolis, and he had the wherewithal to go the performance art route with his wardrobe ... The beauty of Sanchez right now, as he tries to become the first rookie quarterback to ever start a Super Bowl, is his youthful,... (New York Post -- News)
Vermont farmer’s images of snowflakes go on sale in NYC Jan 22, 2010
Sending your article. Your article has been sent ... Starting Thursday, 26 of his images are for sale at the four-day American Antiques Show presented by the American Folk Art Museum in New York. (Boston Globe)
Frances Lerner paints puppets that puzzle Jan 22, 2010
An East Bay artist who's been working under the critical radar for years, Lerner is getting rave notices for these small works on wood, collectively titled "There Was Once a World." ... They're at Berkeley's Alphonse Berber Gallery in the exhibition "New Images of Man and Woman." The Chronicle's Kenneth Baker, identifying the 61-year-old Lerner as an "emerging" artist, called her "the great discovery here." ... A Cleveland native with a master of fine arts from the University of Iowa, Lerner has... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Historic snowflake photos on sale Jan 22, 2010
Chicago art gallery owner Carl Hammer is selling them along with 16 of Bentley's winter scenes at an antiques show at New York's American Folk Art Museum. "They're remarkably beautiful," said Mr Hammer. (BBC News -- Americas)
Where the grass is greener Jan 22, 2010
Article:Church Street, Noe Valley, San Francisco:/c/a/2010/01/20/NSEN1BIPR8. DTL Article:Church Street, Noe Valley, San Francisco:/c/a/2010/01/20/NSEN1BIPR8 ... Church Street, Noe Valley, S.F.: Walking along the tree-lined sidewalks of Church Street in Noe Valley, past neatly kept Victorian storefronts and cafes edged by hilly residential areas, you may not realize that it once made up part of Rancho San Miguel. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Antiques in the Heart of Aiken begins Feb. 4 Jan 21, 2010
AIKEN -- Aiken will once again become a regional fine art and antiques destination when the 11th annual Antiques in the Heart of Aiken comes to the Aiken Center for the Arts, Feb. 4-7 ... Antiques in the Heart of Aiken is continuing that tradition by offering opportunities for area collectors while raising funds for the Aiken Center for the Arts ... Special events will debut with the Antiques in the Heart of Aiken Preview Party from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the center in downtown Aiken. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Arts calendar Jan 21, 2010
CASA BLANCA CAFE: 936 Broad St.; through Feb. 28: The Art of Jazz: Music in the Moment, portraits of local jazz musicians, by Joel Cruz; presented by Garden City Jazz; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; (706) 504-3431 ... ARTISTIC PERCEPTIONS: 551 Broad St.; Wanta L. Davenport oils; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. First Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; (706) 724-8739 ... ART ON BROAD: 1028 Broad St.; paintings by Gail Smith, Lillie... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Breaking into the Greeting Card Business Jan 20, 2010
Smart Answers January 19, 2010, 2:06PM EST ... Before investing much time or money to turn original artwork into note cards, learn the industry's basics, then test your concept locally ... I am interested in starting a home business, using my computer, to make note cards from my original watercolor artwork. (BusinessWeek)
Campus art: the Bloch Mansion Jan 20, 2010
The University Archives in Newcomb Hall has few articles and information on the mansion ... The Bloch Mansion, built as the Oakland, has been used for educational purposes since 1954, after Martha B. Shields died ... The mansion was once home to many treasures such as two unmarked articles the Archive has from 1920 and 1939. (University News, MO)
City Beat (2) Jan 17, 2010
Solon Center for the Arts Summer Stock Theater presents the musical comedy City of Angels featuring a cast of teens and young adults tonight (Fri ... American Heart Association s 2009 Start ... Cleveland Heart Walk starts at Mall C in downtown Cleveland at 9 a.m. One- or three-mile routes through downtown. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Live and livelier Olympian offspring Jan 17, 2010
Sending your article. Your article has been sent ... Outdoor venues called Live sites will host hundreds of special events, like concerts, art exhibits, and real-time feeds of Olympic contests broadcast on giant LED screens. (Boston Globe)
Weekly Buyer's Guide - January 12, 2009 Jan 17, 2010
IGN Partner: Direct2Drive ... Writer: Randy Stradley Artist: Rick Leonardi Publisher: Dark Horse Price: $3 ... Writer: Joe Kelly Artist: Max Fiumara r Pulido Publisher: Marvel Price: $3. (IGN Gear)
State of the RPG Jan 17, 2010
IGN Partner: Direct2Drive ... First, it should offer up an interactive story in which the player takes a vital part ... While we're still at the start, it might be a good idea to bring up some different styles of RPGs. (IGN PC Games)
Style icon debuts wearable art Jan 16, 2010
While many people's thoughts turn to retirement during their 60th year, Doug Jago is just getting started with two new avenues for his creativity: fine art and fashion ... Now he's offering his bold, bright, optimistic and uplifting paintings on wearable art for men and women ... It all started when his favorite shirt got a stain on it. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Jan 16, 2010
Executives at eBay say they hope that their alliance with Toyota will start something bigger, even as it dwarfs some previous deals. "We have run ads from about 10 different auto manufacturers in the past year," said Don Albert, senior director for strategic partnerships at eBay ... 3 million in the first three quarters of 2003, according to the most recent estimates from TNS Media Intelligence/CMR.. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
11 Networks Plan Benefit Telethon Jan 16, 2010
11 Networks Plan Telethon for Victims of Haiti Earthquake - NYTimes ... The commercial-free telethon, Hope for , will start at 8 p.m. Eastern time on ABC, CBS, , FOX, CNN, BET, CW, , MTV, VH1, and CMT in the United States, while MTV Networks International, CNN International and National Geographic channels will show it around the world ... We were all stricken watching this heartbreaking event unfold, said Judy McGrath, the chairwoman and chief executive of MTV Networks. (Multichannel News)
Mana Fine Arts to Assist Shipping for Tavern on the Green Auction Jan 15, 2010
Tell us what you think about the new Article Page ... NYC Fine Art Handling Professionals Will Provide On-Site Removals for Buyers ... Press Release Source: Mana Fine Arts On Thursday January 14, 2010, 2:58 pm EST. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Art.view: Eastern eyes Jan 14, 2010
Later exchanges of tea, spices and then opium served to enrich Western merchants, particularly from Britain ... Nor is it particularly Chinese, although it was made there ... It appeals to buyers who seek to complete a particular series defined by decorative patterns, special coats of arms or links between different families. (The Economist)
•Meet the artist: Pete Bullard Jan 14, 2010
Meet the artist: Pete Bullard ... Meet the artist: Pete Bullard ... Artist Pete Bullard bleeds for his craft. (The Daily Journal)
Skinner Offers Rediscovered Georgia O'Keeffe Painting in January Auction of American & European Paintings & Prints; Many Works From Private Collections Jan 13, 2010
Tell us what you think about the new Article Page ... Other artists include Arnaldo Pomodoro, Alexander Calder, Tanguy ... BOSTON, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- -- Skinner, Inc., one of the world's leading auction houses for antiques and fine art, will kick-off its 2010 season with a strong sale of on January 29th at noon in the Boston gallery. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ex-Fresno council member wins Peters award Jan 13, 2010
Joan Obra learns the art of ice carving. A Globetrotter Visit. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Parker Ranch cuts days for visits to historic sites Jan 12, 2010
The Big Island's fabled Parker Ranch is reducing public access to its historic properties and rare art because of the slow economy, a ranch spokeswoman said ... Puuopelu, the former home of the ranch's last owner, Richard Smart, houses a rare collection of art from around the world ... The move is part of an effort by the foundation that owns Parker Ranch to cut costs after $18 million in operational losses in 2008. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
What's happening, 1-10 Jan 12, 2010
Published: Monday, January 11, 2010 10:17 AM EST Northwest Territory Art Guild, 317 Main St., is hosting an exhibit of artwork by members of the Palestine Art Guild through Jan. 29 ... A gathering of the Natural Gardeners Club will be held Monday at the Bloebaum-Fuller Outreach Building, 509 N. Seventh St. A pitch-in dinner will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a meeting at approximately 7 p.m. Anyone wishing to participate in the dinner need only bring food to share and their own beverage all... (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Business owners object to parking proposition Jan 11, 2010
The front of her store, Whitehouse Antiques on Broad Street, is clogged with cars belonging to neighboring business owners and loft-apartment residents ... "We don't want to put deterrents in front of people," said Jeff Gorelick, who runs Ruben's department store ... Mr. Gorelick said Walmart is 2. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Franklin Mint Announces Plans to Commemorate the Upcoming Inauguration of Barack Obama Jan 10, 2010
The Franklin Mint has scoured their vaults for artifacts that recognize the historical significance of this event. Products being released by the company incorporate several rare mint condition United States postage stamps up to 70 years old featuring political icons such as John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and George Washington; treasures in their own right ... "Since George Washington first took the oath of office in 1789, Americans - regardless of party affiliation -... (Internet News Bureau)
Things to do Jan 10, 2010
(AP) Animator Art Clokey, whose bendable creation Gumby became a pop culture phenomenon through decades of toys, revivals and satires, died Friday ... Snowbirds flock to Pleasure Island for start of 2010 ... The Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department is accepting vendor applications for its spring flea market in Bayview Park in East Hill. (Pensacola News Journal)
Art and antiques shun recession as investors seek safe havens Jan 10, 2010
BBC News - Art and antiques evade recession, says Rics ... Art and antiques evade recession, says Rics ... Contemporary art has come back into favour, the survey says. (BBC News -- Business)
Cabbage kids have a new patch in north Georgia Jan 10, 2010
BabyLand General Hospital, the Kids birthplace in Cleveland, started in an old medical clinic that was converted in 1978 into a toy-land tourist attraction and gift shop where visitors could watch a large, cloth Mother Cabbage go into labor and deliver babies, which then could be adopted in an earnest ceremony ... This is a rough time for anyone to start something new, but Xavier is committed to investing in the area that nurtured him, said Margaret McLean, a spokeswoman for the hospital s... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
SoCal dealer charged with selling phony Picasso Jan 10, 2010
Prosecutors contend that Khan paid a Sherman Oaks artist $1,000 in 2006 to duplicate a Pablo Picasso pastel called "The Woman in the Blue Hat" and sold the forgery for $2 million ... The Academy of Art University, a major San Francisco landlord whose properties stretch from the Marina. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Hard times prompt Parker Ranch changes Jan 10, 2010
By Colin M. StewartHawaii Tribune-Herald ... The fate of the artwork, antiques and memorabilia housed in the buildings is also up in the air, she said ... "There are no plans to move any of the Hawaiian artifacts in the Mana Hale house," Quitiquit said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
6.5 Northern Calif. quake leaves jumble of debris Jan 10, 2010
A powerful offshore earthquake that struck near the Northern California coast left a hodgepodge of debris for communities to sort through Sunday but spared residents any serious injury ... 5 earthquake that hit late Saturday afternoon ... In Eureka, north of Ferndale, residents of an apartment building were evacuated, and an office building and two other commercial structures in the town of about 26,000 people were declared unsafe for occupancy, according to Humboldt County spokesman Phil... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Plenty of ways to remember Big Unit Jan 10, 2010
In the meantime, here are 10 examples of how you can easily celebrate the career of a five-time Cy Young Award winner and top all-time left-handed strikeout artist ... This 24-karat striking is part of a 13-by-16-inch wood frame with double matting, featuring an 8x10 action shot of Johnson during his 300th career victory last June 4 for the Giants at Washington ... Canvas Mega Tickets are cool wall art for the collecting aficionado. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Stephen Huneck, showed love of animals through paintings, children’s books; at 60 Jan 10, 2010
Folk artist Stephen Huneck with his dog, Salvador Doggie, in his dog chapel in St. Johnsbury, Vt ... Sending your article ... Your article has been sent. (Boston Globe)
