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NEW YORK (AP) — As television programming rolled in, expectations were widespread that the Jan. 6 committee hearings would essentially be reruns. Instead, they were much more.All five sessions revealed a storyteller's eye, with focus,…

"It will be a festive return," announces an upbeat Lucie Kitchener as she talks about the first in-person Masterpiece fair for art, design and more in London for three years. "Despite the challenges, now is not the time to…

A moment ago near the start of star wars: The Phantom Menace which lets you know what type of movie you are about to watch. In it, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn (an anesthetized Liam Neeson) and his padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi (a vivacious Ewan…

Christie's estimated that its sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in 2021 represented 0.2% of its total carbon footprint, according to its second environmental impact report. This includes processing cryptocurrency payments for…

New proportions became the "blueprint" for future violin designs. Enriching tone and having a profound effect on future centuries of music and generations of luthiers. The Stradivarius 'Hellier', 1679, is the finest…

Mention "white horses" to most riders, and they'll correct you by saying that the vast majority of seemingly white horses are…

Walking tours, dramatic readings, plays and pig kidney breakfasts will be part of Bloomsday celebrations on Thursday, as James Joyce devotees retrace the steps of Leopold Bloom through Dublin.The annual celebration of Ulysses, Joyce's…

Delayed by Covid and then by an onslaught of institutional scruples, the Philip Guston retrospective that has finally opened at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts presents Guston's work as a disreputable peep show, too harsh for discerning…

No description of SS Rajamouli's action sequences in "RRR" could spoil the experience of seeing them for yourself. For example, telling you that NT Rama Rao Jr. hero Komaram Bheem swings a motorcycle over his head like…

LOS ANGELES — Brad Johnson, who went from being a rodeo cowboy to portraying the Marlboro man in cigarette spots and film and television roles, including Steven's "Always" and "Melrose Place." Spielberg, passed away. He was 62 years old.…

Pool parties will never be the same again for the next owner of this breathtaking mansion.This is a one of a kind home that is perfect for summer parties.I can say with confidence that there is no other home like this in the tri-state area…

Schantz Galleries presents works by Maestro Lino Tagliapietra STOCKBRIDGE — Lino Tagliapietra is considered by many to be the greatest glassblower in history. His influence on a generation of artists was profound: he was a mentor, a…

FRAMINGHAM, MA - A Framingham card company celebrated its 10th anniversary by breaking two Guinness World Records, using the art of quilling to recreate a painting by Vincent Van Gogh into a massive masterpiece that culminated in a…

Fayez Sarofim with his wife Susan, 2018. Getty Images for UNICEF Billionaire fund manager Fayez Sarofim died at his Houston home on Saturday at the age of 93. “I have always said that it takes someone from abroad to…

Masterpiece London in 2018. Image: Ben…

Representatives from the Susquehanna Valley School District and SUNY Broome Community College won't answer questions about Payton Gendron, a former student charged with a racially charged killing in Buffalo.Gendron is a 2021 graduate of…

Despite his narcotic adventures over the years, Rolling Stones icon Keith Richards claimed in the early 1980s that he had only ever missed a single concert, blaming a "dodgy burger". More recently, the Stones have had to reschedule tours…

The contemporary art world is not highly regarded in popular culture. Most of the books, both fiction and non-fiction, emphasize his fringe appeal, as well as his penchant for fraudsters, scams, and reliance on "biggest fool" financial…

Shrewsbury/Hyannis - It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of a beautiful person. Robert Michael Sabatalo, 66, of Shrewsbury, MA and Hyannis, MA, died Saturday, April 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family after…

Act 4Location: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, 1717Surveyor: Sir John Vanbrugh, assisted by Nicholas HawksmoorClient: Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough EXT. LONG SHOT – DAY We see…

Maggi Hambling, "Edge XIX" (2021), oil on canvas, 48 ​​x 36 inches (all photos by Ilana Novick/Hyperallergic unless otherwise noted) I first heard of Maggi Hambling through her polarizing public sculptures. A bust of writer Oscar Wilde…

Top 10Records until April 17 1.Kingston (4-0) — The Tigers picked up a pair of wins last week against Minisink Valley and Washingtonville. Gavin Groppuso, Jake Crantz and Jake Bonesteel continue to make an impact at home plate. Before:…

The Boston Marathon will be held again in April for the first time in three years after being disrupted by the pandemic. Last year's event took place in October.Boston police advised people taking part in the 126th Boston Marathon on April…

ProvidedQuick plum and filo pie from Sam Mannering.Sam Mannering's Quick Plum Filo Pie It's lazy of me and I love it. For me, puddings are one of two things. A well-thought-out, well-planned masterpiece, done well in advance and to…

MARLBOROUGH, MASS. – Skinner, Inc for 2022 has introduced a new sales format in the clocks, watches and scientific instruments department led by Jonathan Dowling. The company has four sales held this year,…

Mass Gen Brigham officials said on Friday the hospital system had withdrawn its controversial proposal to build outpatient care centers in Woburn and Westborough and expand an existing facility in Westwood after learning Department of…

The social network One of David Fincher's modern masterpieces, it's an impeccably directed, brilliantly written and beautifully acted film about ambition, ego and technology. Jesse Eisenberg is perfectly loathsome in the lead role of…

Loving Wife, Mother, GrammieHudson - Dorothy "Dot" M. (Blenkhorn) Condry, of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus on March 20, 2022, with her loving husband, John "Jack" W. Condry Jr., by her side, aged 90 years old.She…

"I've always loved books..." Author Nuala O'Connor presents her acclaimed novel norathe One Dublin One Book selection for 2022 - read an excerpt from Nora here. Each of the five novels I have published is set partly in Dublin – my home…

Patrick Marlborough is one of the best Australian writers to write words. You have read their work on The Guardian, The Saturday newspaper, Vice, rolling stoneand saw their Twitter posts go viral for exposing…

The last two centuries have not been particularly favorable to the heritage of the Scottish capital. Edinburgh has lost many fine examples of architecture that only exist in photos and fading memories. In a phase of modernization, the scale!-->…

Behind these companies are key technological advances in chemistry and materials, many of which were pioneered at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. These breakthroughs have put battery startups at the forefront of the region's…

Look, it's no secret. Everyone takes care of it. Times are hard. Life is hard. The cost of living seems to continue to rise. And if you're the parent of a child (or children), the situation is probably even worse.Well, I just came…

Shrewsbury - Susan C. (Marsaw) Saunders, 81, of Shrewsbury, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ralph…

Next week, 16 Massachusetts state champions will be crowned in basketball and high school hockey. The Final Fours for the remaining 64 teams will start from Monday, March 14.The South Shore has 13 teams remaining. Men's Hockey Scituate and…

Banbury Choral Society's 'Best of Britain' at St Mary's Church on October 19, 2013 (photo submitted by the society)The choir currently has about 70 members. The whole philosophy of the choir is based on bringing people together regardless…

The number of new Covid-19 cases in Nelson-Marlborough has passed 450, the Department of Health has reported. There were 452 cases for the region on Wednesday, the ministry reported. It comes after 435 cases were reported on Tuesday.…

MARLBORO (CBS) - For families of children with severe autism, finding a treatment plan can be a daunting and often tricky process. But now some are turning to a controversial alternative: cannabis. Marlboro's Lizabeth Lane Morse says…

Jthere is no better place to hold an inquiry into post-WWII art in Britain than the Barbican in London. Like much of the painting, sculpture and photography on display, the arts center itself grew out of the ravages of World War II.…

THE key theme of George Orwell's satirical novel, Animal Farm, is that "all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others". In this new production on tour at Bath's Theater Royal until Saturday March…

Triptych 1986-7 by Francis Bacon will be one of the main highlights of the series of sales from Christie's Shanghai to London. by Francis Bacon Triptych 1986-7 (estimate: £35,000,000-55,000,000) will be auctioned for…

'Bust of a young woman', worth 26 million euros, now hangs in the Reina Sofía art museum, after being seized from a sailboat in CorsicaThe controversial case of the portrait of Picasso's lover is finally coming to an end. The Malaga artist!-->!-->!-->!-->…

anchor Francis Bacon, Triptych 1986-7, 1986-87. Image courtesy of Christie's. Bacon's Triptych 1986–7,…

If you're a parent, chances are you've tried to pass your kids through this mall store at one time or another. . . I know I have. Every once in a while Build-A-Bear is a fun treat, but my kid wants to create his own stuffed masterpiece…

Scores from Saturday's CIF-SS Women's Basketball Playoff matches, plus updated matchups and schedule for second-round matches. CIF-SS GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS Games start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated OPEN DIVISION Saturday Pool A…

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The Queen's great-granddaughter Savannah Phillips could break royal tradition after turning 11 at the end of last year. Savannah is the daughter of the Queen's eldest grandchild, Peter Phillips, and his ex-wife, Autumn, and is the!-->…

(01 Feb 2022) Hosted Buyer applications have been opened for the 2022 Aotearoa Trade Events Industry Meetings, which are scheduled to take place in Ōtautahi Christchurch on June…

WORCESTER, MA - It might be rustic one day, but for now it's basically brand new. This 2008 built mansion along Rustic Drive in Worcester has just come on the market and is currently Wormtown's most expensive home for sale. This 5,000+…

The entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice by Canaletto, 1730. Great art can take you to amazing places - sometimes literally. Some of the greatest paintings of all time feature real-world locations. Some…

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PictureAuckland, New Zealand's largest city, in December. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Sunday that the Omicron variant is now circulating there.Credit...Alex Burton/NZ Herald, via Associated PressNew Zealand announced on Sunday…

REVIEW: Alfonso Cuaron makes ambitious films. Of his late international breakthrough Y tu mamá también – to the frenzied choreographies of Gravity and the laceration RomeCuaron never repeated himself, settled on a style, or did anything…

Blenheim Palace plans to charge motorists higher entrance fees in a bid to encourage eco-friendly travel as part of the Duke of Marlborough's pledge to make his estate carbon negative. The palace plans to offer "deep discounts" on…

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Former Marlborough College student Ghislaine Maxwell has been found guilty of recruiting and trafficking young girls to be sexually abused by the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein. The 60-year-old, who attended…

Perhaps the most controversial painting remains Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi, which grossed $ 450 million when it was sold at Christie's in New York in 2017. Since then, questions have been asked about its authenticity. - to what…

Column: Well folks it's over for another year and what an unusual and difficult year it has been. Of course, Covid has changed the world, it has changed the way we live, work and play, and we have had to adjust to living our lives with…

REVIEW: The Oscar for "Best Documentary" raises as many contentious and just plain stupid decisions as any other category. Or, maybe even more. You can still ruin my day just by reminding me that in 2013 the absurdity of Looking for…

Audiences across North America toast at a new production…

Wow it's hard to believe Christmas is upon us again and for many it has been another very trying year. So let's celebrate Christmas with family and friends by sharing some exceptional food and drink from this very special place we are so…

HUDSON – A miniature, meticulously detailed 'Arab theatre', created by the late Charlie Groves in the 1960s, is looking for a new home. Former Hudson resident Bob Gorey, who 'fostered' theater in the basement of his Andover home for many…

Explore 300 years of history and over 2,000 acres of landscaped parks and formal gardens during this spectacular break! Follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and discover Blenheim Palace. Home to the 12th Duke of…

Clip Neville From The Specials and beyond Cleopatra Records CD / Vinyl / DL Neville Staple is releasing his new album From The Specials and Beyond. Mike Bennett reviews Louder Than War's record. While there is a nostalgic element to…

Marlborough Gallery now represents Le'Andra LeSeurMarlborough Gallery, which has offices in New York and London, will now represent the New Jersey-based multidisciplinary artist Le’Andra LeSeur. Working through various mediums,…

Ghislaine Maxwell, currently on trial in New York accused of grooming teenage girls to be abused by the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, was known as a "granny" when she was a student at Marlborough College. The…

The Nelson Farmers Market is alive and well in its new location next to the Halifax Street Library. In fact, the site seems specially designed for this large market. There's plenty of space, so the stalls are a bit bigger, which is…

New York - Chez René Magritte Shirtless in the clouds (around 1937) reached $ 9,978,312 at Bonhams White glove to sell of The Amalia Collection by Schulthess today (Tuesday 7 December), in New York.…

Ray Parlor thinks the way Ralf Rangnick got his message across in such a short time as Manchester United manager is a "masterpiece". Rangnick had to be patient to take his place in the dugout due to Covid-19 and visa issues, with Michael!-->…

ST. CLOUD - A Stearns County grand jury has charged a St. Cloud woman with premeditated 1st degree murder in the shooting death of Janesa Lashay Harris.Thirty-three years Angela Jones is also charged with intentional 2nd degree murder in…

A mid-century masterpiece built for a Hollywood starlet is sold in Los Angeles for $27 million The owner has given the 1950s home a contemporary makeover, expanding the former home of French actress Corinne Calvet to nearly 9,000!-- >!-- >…

The Duchess of Cornwall has promised to return to a boutique cinema and bring her grandchildren with her to watch a film.Camilla officially opened the newly converted Parade Cinema in Marlborough town center during a series of engagements…

Column: Flavio Donati and Flavia Spena created ViaVio Cheese at the end of 2016. After five years, ViaVio is now an artisanal cheese company that has grown into a premium cheese maker supplying New Zealand restaurants and retail outlets…

Stephen Leacock (1869-1944) shared Mark Twain's gift for public speaking, had as good a sense of the absurd as Twain, and, in fact, was described as the most popular comedian in America since Twain.…

Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of the country's most important artists, two upcoming sales will test the market for the year that has been dedicated to Jack B Yeats.…

London - Lilies of the valley by Sir William Nicholson (1872-1949) topped the Bonhams Modern British and Irish Art auction in London on Wednesday 24 November. The work was painted in 1927 and critics have noted…

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A small piece of poetry, at a very dark moment in this state.If we think of it as a dark age, imagine November 1936. Unemployed men were selling apples in the streets. There was no unemployment check. Banks were failing, taking deposits…

Princess Eugenie shares photo from her school days as she returns to Marlborough College to discuss her anti-slavery collectivePrincess Eugenie, 31, visited her former Marlborough College school last weekRoyal has joined The…

My friend Wolfgang Fischer, who died at the age of 87, was born in Vienna and took that city with him to London, where he spent 32 years as an art historian, art dealer and writer , running the Fischer Fine Art gallery until his permanent…

For those looking for a nice Christmas outing with family or friends, Blenheim Palace offers a triple festive pleasure between November 19 and January 2, 2022.Discover the palace's ceremonial rooms!-->…

The Getty Museum in Los Angeles has acquired the work of Gustave Caillebotte Young man at his window (Young Man at His Window, 1876), for $ 53 million Thursday night at an Impressionist art sale at Christie's. In a statement…

Passing (13+, 99mins) Directed by Rebecca Hall ***** Desperate to find a certain book for her youngest son's birthday, Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson) has ventured far from her neighborhood in Harlem. But as she strikes again,…

The problem, in retrospect, was that the taunts ended up clouding the film's remarkable originality. Here is an epic film – a genre with a rich history of celebrating the might and majesty of empire – that launched an unprecedented…

Scores from Friday's CIF-SS Women's Tennis Qualifier and updated schedule for the next round. CIF-SS GIRLS TENNIS PLAYOFFS OPEN DIVISION Quarter-finals, Friday Westlake 15, Woodbridge 3 University 12, Harvard-Westlake 6 Mira Costa 11,…

Daniel Ricciardo was embarrassed during his appearance on The Ellen Show. Photo: Twitter @ TheEllenShowWritten by Andrew Reid. This story originally appeared on Yahoo Sport Australia.Daniel Ricciardo found himself at the center of a fun…

Looking for some great programs to check out this month? GBH Passport is where you should be looking, and below are a few selections from Ron Bachman, Senior Director of Programming, and Devin Karambelas, Director of Programming. The…

Barbara Ruth Howard, 76, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on October 25, 2021,…

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It was expected to be the most expensive item in the collection, and it was. The Connecticut River Valley Hadley trunk with a replaced top sold for $31,250. Dating from the early 18th century, the chest had an…

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Bob Kingsland started with a dream. In 2007, when he installed hatch covers in Scituate, he had the reality of having built his own sailboat. LEE, Matthew J./Globe Staff/The Boston Globe - The Boston GlIn 2021, a young South Dakota…

Although her formal education ended in high school, Etta was a dedicated student of art and history. Even before his visits to Europe and serious forays into the collection, Etta's eye was way ahead of the world around him. The…

Painting by James Seymour (British, 1702-1752), titled Hare Coursing, signed lower right, dated 1737.Nye & Company Auctioneers BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The two-day online auction of treasures from the chic and antique estate of Nye &…

I think it was Albert Einstein who said, “The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. After a recent traffic stop on Saturday, Springfield police seized more than 300 bags of heroin in…

In 1974, the Victoria and Albert Museum organized an exhibition titled "The Destruction of the Country House". Director Roy Strong noticed that visitors were in tears as they accepted all that was missing - well over a thousand grand…

With its exuberant 250-meter-long facade, Blenheim Palace is the crowning achievement of Vanbrugh's work. Jack Watkins takes a look at this true masterpiece.…

II am aware that there is some misplaced optimism in writing about wine for students. There always has been, but it's worse these days, when there are so many other rival attractions - craft beers, cocktails (especially in cans), gin…

Disused tube stations are scattered across London and have been used for very strange purposes over the years. One turned into a beautiful little bookstore, another was a frozen food store, and some turned into power stations to heat!-->…

America has its share of great wine regions, but some of the best wines are found outside of the United States. So if you're dating Fredericksburg or taking trips to Napa, it's time to expand your horizons and your palate.…

Le Prestige (13+, 130mins) Directed by Christopher Nolan ***** Each great magic trick consists of three acts. The first is called The Pledge; the magician shows you something ordinary, but it probably isn't. The second act is The…

The offices of two law firms in Belfast city center have been put on the market. Marlborough House, the headquarters of Tughans Solicitors, has been listed with an asking price of!-->!-->!-->…

ProvidedThe Chroma Chamber Choir, performing Russian Treasure, conducted by Pete Rainey at Nelson Cathedral.Review: A rainy Saturday afternoon in Nelson Cathedral seemed made to immerse us in the enduring Russian spirit that is so…

Joe Tilson: ALCHERA revisits the wooden reliefs, painting and sculptural works of the artist from the 70s and 80s. Named after the ancient Aboriginal concept of a timeless spiritual "dream time", this set of works marks a change deep in…

BJ's Wholesale Club added nearly 5,000 employees last year to meet demand for groceries and other household basics amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But in one respect, the chain is shrinking: its new headquarters in Marlborough would be a third…

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North Canterbury's slogan, "The coolest little wine country in the country," would sound whimsical if it didn't ring so true.Despite being one of New Zealand's most accessible wine regions, just a 45-minute…

This year, MASTERPIECE celebrates 50 years of stunning British television. To commemorate the royal occasion, the GBH Drama Club celebrates some of our favorite stars who have left a big mark in the world of television and film. While…

A hilltop concrete cube designed by a famous architect just got a lot of attention in upstate New York.The cubic house measures only 771 square feet and spans 8.57 acres in Ithaca, New York State. It hit the market just two weeks ago, for…

A simmering legal battle between New York's Marlborough Gallery and Max Levai, its ousted former president, is heating up as the sides exchange lawsuits filed on September 16. Levai is suing the gallery for $10 million, alleging…

The Marlborough-based wine brand's latest design partnership sees Benjamin dissecting the Marlborough landscape currently depicted on the Brancott Estate label, as well as the lively flavors and aromas of the ever popular Brancott Estate…