Artist Barbara Shermund’s women were both ditzy and bright, dependent and independent, tough and soft.
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The next time you are tempted to believe a prediction purely on the basis of an expert’s opinion, remember these famous last words.
In this world, nothing is quite the way it should be–every aspect of the world is crooked. And we are all in it together.
What are your fondest memories of your childhood? Mine are the days with friends building forts.
Thirty year old Shaun Roberts was born in Lufkin, grew up in East Texas and is now an Assistant Professor and head of the painting program at Stephen F. Austin State University. Shaun’s paintings and drawings portray a part of life in East Texas unfamiliar to most of us. His work is tough, ambitious andRead more
For those who are interested in looking at lots and lots of art packed into one place, this weekend is the time to be in Houston. Two art fairs will be open there this Thursday through Sunday. The big one is the Texas Contemporary, which will be at the George Brown Convention Center. It opensRead more
Growing up in Houston in the 50s and 60s, our world was shaped not just by television but by the magazines and newspapers that arrived at the house- mainly my mom’s Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, House and Garden, Town and Country and Antiques Magazine. My sister and I shared Children’s Highlights, National Geographic and later SeventeenRead more
If you like John Waters, you will like this movie. Torchsong was the first of Joan Crawford’s descent (?) into high camp, and it’s on TCM, Monday night at 7:00 PM. Even if you decide to watch the debate, you can at least catch an hour of it. The movie was Joan Crawford’s return to MGM after a 10Read more
You’re tired of politics and not a football fan? Then catch these classic films on Turner Movie Classics this weekend. I’m always surprised to learn how many friends have never seen some of the best movies ever made, just because they were made years ago. Here are four you don’t want to miss. At 7:30 AM, CST Saturday morningRead more
Museum to feature narrative, cinematic, and digital art – sneak peak at the collection
