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Eastern National Publishes "The War of 1812: Official National Park Service Handbook"
Eastern National has released a new publication, "The War of 1812: Official National Park Service Handbook." This new book features essays by 12 prominent American and Canadian historians exploring key themes and stories of the War of 1812, from the development of Canadian and American... - August 04, 2013 - Eastern National
Eastern National and Finley-Holiday Films Team Up to Produce National Parks Video Bundle
In preparation for the upcoming centennial of the National Park Service in 2016, Eastern National is proud to announce the release of a new product bundle. It contains the popular Passport To Your National Parks® book and a new, full length video from Finley- Holiday Films, America’s... - August 01, 2013 - Eastern National
Eastern National Publishes "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook"
A new publication, "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook," has been published by Eastern National. A collection of essays by noted scholars and historians, this book details the Native American contributions to the American Civil War, and the effects... - July 13, 2013 - Eastern National
Da Vinci Science Center Sets Several New Participation, Visitation Records
The Da Vinci Science Center (DSC) set several new records for participation and visitation during its 2013 fiscal year, which ended on June 30, 2013, and topped 100,000 total participants in a year for the first time. The Da Vinci Science Center brought science to life for 125,209 people of all... - July 12, 2013 - Da Vinci Science Center
PROXIMITY by Hao Ni at Yellow Peril
PROXIMITY is a solo exhibition featuring sculpture, performance, photography and installation work by Hao Ni, opening Thursday, August 15, 2013, during Gallery Night Providence - July 03, 2013 - Yellow Peril Gallery
La Piscine’s Works by Jean Roulland
This summer, La Piscine, the art and industry museum of Roubaix will present its collection of sculptures and other works by the renown artist Jean Roulland from June 29 through September 15, 2013. - June 30, 2013 - La Piscine
Eastern National Announces the 2014 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2014 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2014 Passport To Your National Parks®... - June 27, 2013 - Eastern National
First e-Book About the Japanese Garden Funda-in, a Small Zen Temple in the Tofuku-Ji Temple Complex in Kyoto Released by Real Japanese Gardens
The team of Real Japanese Gardens has released the world-wide first e-book about the Japanese garden in Funda-in temple, which was first built by Zen priest Sesshu and partially re-designed by modern Japanese garden master Shigemori Mirei. - June 21, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens
Folly Farm Opens Its New £500,000 Penguin Enclosure
Folly Farm unveils its brand new £500,000 saltwater penguin area – a first of its kind in Wales. - June 17, 2013 - Folly Farm
New Installment of the Japanese Garden Plants e-Book Series– Japanese Moss Gardens in Kyoto, Tokyo and Kamakura
After their successful e-book about bamboo in Japanese gardens and bamboo maintenance, the team of Real Japanese Gardens introduces the Japanese signature plant moss to their world-wide readership. - June 05, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens
Pre-Existing Condition by Kathryn Parker Almanas at Yellow Peril
Solo exhibition of photographs and collage works by Kathryn Parker Almanas investigating destruction and healing within the body and the terrors and pleasures of embodiment, curated by Robert P. Stack - June 03, 2013 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Talented Daughter of Willie Nelson, Paula Nelson to Perform at Galveston’s Pier 21®
Paula Nelson will perform at the island’s only harbor-side live music venue. The free, family-friendly performance takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat., June 29 at Pier 21® in Galveston, Texas. - June 02, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Erie Art Museum Announces Summer Music Lineup
The Museum announces its summer lineup for Mid-Day Art Break, scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays all summer, June through August. The event features live music by local musicians, of whom have performed at the Museum’s Blues & Jazz Festival, on the Museum’s 5th... - June 02, 2013 - Erie Art Museum
Eastern National Partners with Duffy Books in Homes USA to Provide Free Books for Kids
Eastern National and Duffy Books in Homes USA have partnered to provide eligible students with free books when they visit Fort Stanwix National Monument. Six titles will be made available to students: Yankee Doodle Boy by Joseph Plumb Martin; Can’t you make them behave, King George? by Jean... - May 25, 2013 - Eastern National
Discovery Lies Ahead in "Ghosts and All" Exhibition Opens Sat. June 8th at WWA Gallery
“Ghosts and All” opening Saturday, June 8th at WWA Gallery and highlights the works of seven artists; Sadie Figueroa, Ashley Fisher, Nicole Gustafsson, Martin Hsu, Pete Oswald, Matt Ritchie, and John “The Super Ugly” Williams. Each artist shares an affinity for storytelling through compelling characters and their unique visions of the world we live in. - May 23, 2013 - WWA gallery
Del Castillo to Perform at Galveston’s Pier 21®
Acclaimed Latin Rock band Del Castillo will perform at Party on the Pier on Sat., July 20. This new free, family-friendly gathering takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October at Pier 21 in Galveston, TX. - May 22, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Sheldrake Environmental Center is Teaming Up with 2bpresent to Offer This Guided Nature Walk and Meditation Experience
Research has shown that spending time in nature has a healing quality that can help people be more peaceful and calm, in what is the very hectic and stressful lifestyle of modern days. Join Sheldrake Environmental Center educator Jenny Geer and 2bpresent meditation instructors, Cheryl Brause and... - May 21, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Yellow Peril at LightSpace: Bushwick Open Studios 2013
Group exhibition at LightSpace Studios as part of Bushwick Open Studios 2013, featuring artists from Yellow Peril: Johnny Adimando | Naomi Campbell | Jamey Morrill | Paul Myoda | Rodrigo Nava | Allison Paschke. - May 20, 2013 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Sheldrake Environmental Center to Offer Exciting Ecological Experiences Through Their Summer Children’s Programs
There’s fun for children of all ages at Sheldrake Environmental Center! Sign your child up for Sheldrake’s June Mini Camp for Pre-schoolers. It’s perfect for the gap between the end of pre-school and the beginning of summer camp. Then, starting in July, Sheldrake will be offering a Summer Nature Camp for children ages 3-8. Your children will not only have a blast, but will also learn important ecological concepts. - May 19, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Brantford Twin Valley Zoo Now Open for Season as One of Top Attractions in Ontario
The Brantford Twin Valley Zoo officially opened for the summer season on May 4. Hundreds of guests were able to enjoy the great sunshine that greeted the venue’s 2013 opening. This year, the zoo is expected to bring in thousands of visitors from across the cities of Ontario to delight in the... - May 18, 2013 - Twin Valley Zoo
Jenny Feuerpeil of Real Japanese Gardens Shares Japanese Garden Design Lesson at PechaKucha Night Tokyo
Japanese garden travel website “Real Japanese Gardens” announced their second PechaKucha talk in SuperDeluxe Roppongi on May 29th 2013. - May 16, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens
Art Exhibition for Mom & Dad
The exhibition will feature artworks which will celebrate the unconditional love given by each and every parent to their children. Mommy Daddy Exhibition will be presented in conjunction with Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebration. - May 15, 2013 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
Free Kyoto Garden Tour of 3 World Famous Gardens – Daisen-in, Ryogen-in and Zuiho-in Organized by Garden Writer and Photographer Jenny Feuerpeil of Real Japanese Gardens
The team of the Japan garden and travel website “Real Japanese Gardens” (www.japanesegardens.jp) announced a free garden tour on Thursday, May 23rd 2013 through three world-famous rock gardens of Daitoku-ji, one of Kyoto’s biggest Zen temple complexes. - May 15, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens
Acclaimed Musician Carolyn Wonderland to Perform at Galveston’s Pier 21®
Party on the Pier is a monthly free, family-friendly gathering takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Acclaimed Texas blues musician Carolyn Wonderland will perform at Party on the Pier on Sat., June 15. - May 12, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
KM Fine Arts Los Angeles Presents John Rusnak: Fear of Nostalgia
KM Fine Arts announces Fear of Nostalgia, John Michael Rusnak’s first solo exhibition at the gallery. Rusnak’s iconic series of six magnificent triptychs represent the culmination of more than 100 days spent in Cuba. - May 12, 2013 - KM Fine Arts Chicago
Raquel Paiewonsky: im propia at Yellow Peril
“im propia,” a solo exhibition of video, performance, photography and installation work by Dominican Republic based artist Raquel Paiewonsky, curated by Robert P. Stack. - May 11, 2013 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Last Installment of Real Japanese Gardens' Popular Garden Book Series About Japanese Stone Lanterns in the Imperial Gardens of Kyoto Released
After Katsura Imperial Villa and Sento Imperial Palace, the e-book series about Kyoto’s Imperial gardens ends with a picture ebook about the three Japanese gardens of Shugaku-in Rikyu. - May 09, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens
Wild Wonders/Zoofari to Host 5th Annual Safari Scramble on June 21, 2013
The North County wildlife education facility Wild Wonders and its nonprofit partner Zoofari will host the 5th annual Safari Scramble golf tournament at The Crossings at Carlsbad on Friday, June 21, 2013 with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Wild Wonders expects a full field of golfers to participate. - May 03, 2013 - Wild Wonders
Bamboo Fences in Famous Japanese Gardens – the New Real Japanese Gardens eBook About Japanese Bamboo is Available Now
On 10 pages and in 53 quality pictures, the garden design duo Keizo Hayano and Jenny Feuerpeil introduce the beauty and versatility of bamboo as a fencing material. Being rooted deeply in Japan’s traditional garden culture, bamboo fences have evolved over the centuries and are today as relevant as ever in Japanese gardens. - April 29, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens
Gnani Arts Presents Art Exhibition for Mom & Dad
The Gallery of Gnani Arts Presents Mommy Daddy: Art for the Love of Parents - April 26, 2013 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
Art Lessons in Singapore
Suitable for beginners with step-by-step guidance. Maximum 5 students in a class. - April 26, 2013 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
"Work Harder": Installations from Yellow Peril at LightSpace, Curated by Robert P. Stack
Curated by Robert P. Stack, "Work Harder" features cutting edge contemporary artists with installations that will temporarily occupy LightSpace Studio’s massive 5,100 square foot cyclorama stages during Frieze New York 2013. - April 26, 2013 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Brantford, Ontario Based Twin Valley Zoo Announces Addition of New Siberian Tigers
Highly acclaimed Brantford, Ontario based attraction Twin Valley Zoo has just announced an exciting new addition to their collection of animals. The zoo is now the new home to a pair of Siberian tigers. These majestic animals will take center stage this summer season as Twin Valley Zoo continues... - April 20, 2013 - Twin Valley Zoo
New e-Book Series– Japanese Garden Paths and Stepping Stone Paths in Famous Japanese Gardens
The creators of the website “Real Japanese Gardens” have released a short eBooks and picture collection about garden paths in Japanese Zen temples and gardens. - April 18, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens
Mitchell Historic Properties Offers Green Solution for Eco-Conscious Travelers Visiting Downtown Galveston, The Tremont House, and Hotel Galvez & Spa
Galveston is going green with the installation of three convenient electric car (e-car) recharging locations throughout the island. Mitchell Historic Properties has installed level-2, DC Fast Charge (DCFC) port e-car charging stations by Blink in the Harbor Square parking lot adjacent to popular... - April 18, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Leading Design/Build Company Hires Business Development Veteran
Brian Olson joins Outside the Lines Business Development Team. Olson to Assist with Business Development Efforts for Leading Design/Build Construction Company. - April 11, 2013 - Outside the Lines
FLUSHING THE SYSTEM by S.W. Dinge at Yellow Peril
Solo exhibition of new mixed media abstract works on canvas by Providence-based artist S.W. Dinge, curated by Robert P. Stack. - April 04, 2013 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Eastern National Publishes A March for All: Selma’s Voting Rights Movement
Eastern National has released a new publication, A March for All: Selma’s Voting Rights Movement, which chronicles the struggle for civil rights and the impact of the marches from Selma, Alabama in 1965. This insightful book takes the reader beyond the headlines of the day and inside the... - April 04, 2013 - Eastern National
Gallery 15 Hosts Closing Event for Sand & Steel Exhibit
Gallery 15 hosts Sand & Steel Closing Reception April 6, 2013, 5:30 - 11pm. - March 29, 2013 - Gallery 15
April Showers Downtown Galveston with Free Family Fun
Downtown Galveston comes alive with free family activity most weekends, and April is no exception. This month, catch the fun at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, during Movie Nite on the Strand and Music Nite on the Strand. Join the rip-roaring fun at Party on the Pier at Pier 21, 21st Street and... - March 29, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Mitchell Historic Properties Welcomes New Businesses Opening Just in Time for Summer
Shoppers can enjoy three new businesses that are opening late this May in Galveston’s historic downtown. Texas Cowgirls, Del Sol, and Cariloha are leasing newly renovated space from Mitchell Historic Properties in the Dargan and Tobyn building on the Strand near the newly opened Fuddruckers... - March 27, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Eastern National Announces the Release of the Passport To Your National Parks® Android Mobile Phone Application
Eastern National is pleased to announce the release of the Android version of the Passport To Your National Parks® mobile phone application, available for free in the Google Play store. An iPhone version of the application was released last year. The Android version of the application was... - March 27, 2013 - Eastern National
Passport To Your National Parks® iPhone Application Honored by Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) Award
The Passport To Your National Parks® iPhone Application was selected as the winner of the Electronic Media category at the 10th annual Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) Media and Partnership Awards. The awards recognize the outstanding contributions made by nonprofit partners to... - March 27, 2013 - Eastern National
Erie Art Museum Now Accepting Works for 90th Annual Spring Show
Works are currently being accepted for the Erie Art Museum’s 90th Annual Spring Show, a regional juried exhibit, running April 20 through July 7, 2013 in the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery. All artists residing within 250 miles of Erie are invited to enter works not previously... - March 17, 2013 - Erie Art Museum
FORECLOSED DREAMS by David H. Wells at Yellow Peril
A photo essay by David H. Wells exploring the empty homes and foreclosed dreams in the wake of the foreclosure crisis; guest curated by Viera Levitt. - March 16, 2013 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Party on the Pier Kicks off Music Season at Galveston’s Pier 21
Pier 21 on the Galveston harbor is kicking off Saint Patrick’s Day weekend with drink specials, live music, and plenty of fun. The first ever Party on the Pier will start the season with merry making and much celebration as The Classix perform oldies hits for visitors and locals. Featuring... - March 15, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Nemours Children's Hospital Wins Best of the Best
Nemours Children’s Hospital won two awards March 1st at IIDA’s Annual Best of the Best gala (Georgia Chapter). The first award was in the Healthcare Design category and the second was best overall out of all 11 categories, the Best of the Best. The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational Association of 13,000 Members in 10 specialty practice forums and 31 Chapters around the world. - March 08, 2013 - Stanley Beaman & Sears
Stanley Beaman & Sears Architects Receive Design Awards for Adamsville Regional Health Center
Stanley Beaman & Sears has recently won two awards for their Adamsville Regional Health Center project. The Southeast Region of DBIA awards First Place: Public Sector, Building Under $15 Million. Construction team partners include Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and Hermosa Construction Group. The 2013 AIA/AAH Healthcare Design Awards Program, Category A: Built, Less than $25 million. The project will be exhibited at the 2013 AIA National Convention and Expo in Denver, Colorado. - March 08, 2013 - Stanley Beaman & Sears
Erie Art Museum Presents Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet in Concert
The Erie Art Museum presents the newest jazz voice to come from Latin America, the Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet. Fusing contemporary American jazz with the ancient rhythms of his native Peru, Gabriel Alegría will bring his unique form of world jazz to the Museum’s stage Monday,... - March 08, 2013 - Erie Art Museum
Registration Open for Spring Studio Art Classes at the Erie Art Museum
Studio art classes are forming now for the Erie Art Museum’s Spring Semester of studio art classes and workshops. Class registrations made before March 25 are eligible for a $10 off Early Bird Discount for each class. The Museum offers a broad range of classes for kids and adults of all skill... - March 08, 2013 - Erie Art Museum