by April Shuttleworth on January 27, 2012
Long Island City near New York City is home to a popular, highly-visited sculpture park by the name of Socrates Sculpture Park. This park is open 365 days a year from 10 a.m. to sunset. This park provides a unique outdoor environment, as it helps artists interact with the public by displaying their artwork.
This New York City park actually began an abandoned landfill and illegal dumpsite until 1986 when community members transformed it into an open studio and exhibition space for artists and a neighborhood park for those living nearby. Today if you visit, you will find this renovated outdoor museum a great chance to see local artwork for [read more…]
by Carmen Corbin on January 26, 2012
Travelers to the Philadelphia area have a prime opportunity to walk on hallowed ground. Although there are many places in America where you can experience profound glimpses into our nation’s history, the “City of Brotherly Love” ranks among the highest.
Independence National Historic Park
Located in downtown Philadelphia, just blocks from the Delaware River, a cluster of colonial buildings comprises the Independence National Historical Park. The greatest focal point is Independence Hall, where our founding fathers [read more…]
by April Shuttleworth on January 26, 2012
Fort Lauderdale is home to one of South Florida’s oldest and most prestigious fine art galleries. New River Fine Art is the premier source for masterworks and many fine contemporary paintings, sculptures, and even glass art.
Curators of New River Fine Arts travel all over the world seeking great works from artists. Sculptures they have include the works of Frederick Hart and Tuan, and glass art is held from artists such as Daum Crystal, Dino Rosin and [read more…]
by Carmen Corbin on January 25, 2012
New York visitors or residents looking for a fun winter getaway should head north to the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival (held this year from February 3-12, 2012), which is one of the longest running winter events in the country. Since 1897, the residents of Saranac Lake sought out to beat the winter blues by celebrating with community parades, sporting competitions and the famous Ice Palace.
Building the Ice Palace
In the heart of the Adirondack Mountains (not far from Lake Placid), Saranac Lake is surrounded by pristine mountain lakes, which were a source of ice before the advent of modern refrigeration. The village’s experience in the ice harvesting industry led to the annual construction of the Ice Palace during the Winter Carnival. Today, volunteers cut, transport and maneuver large blocks of ice to create a crystal masterpiece that [read more…]
by April Shuttleworth on January 25, 2012
A big part of any state is its history and what made it into what it is today. And the state of Alaska is no exception to this. Alaska has an interesting history, and one that you can learn all about if you visit. Today, we will walk you through some historical places to check out and tell you a little about each one.
First on our list is the Pratt Museum. This Alaska museum is found in Homer, Alaska, on the shores of Kachemak Bay. This southeast part of Cook Inlet is circled by beautiful mountains, glaciers, and even [read more…]
