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Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 1:48 PM
Almost immediately upon his arrival in Havana, American photographerMichael Dweckbecame a witness to a side of Cuban society that hasn’t welcomed
witnesses – much less Americans or photographers – since the revolution.
With the aid of luck, charm and a translator, he landed in the midst of
afarandula– a close-knit group of well-connected artists –
that seemingly merged the artistic integrity of the 30’s-era Parisian
salons with the glamour and star-power of the 70’s-era Studio 54.
Through his unprecedented (and unrestricted) access to this hidden
society of artists, writers, film makers, musicians and models, he was
able to assemble a photographic narrative of a seductive and privileged
world unseen by the West. |
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Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 12:01 PM
Celebrate the Timeless Tradition of Afternoon Tea in the Most Elegant of Settings
The St. Regis Atlanta, an unparalleled in-town
resort located in the elegant enclave of Buckhead, invites guests and
Atlantans to savor in the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea. Tailored
to the season, teas and food pairings vary by month with notable themes
including a whimsical Mad Hatter Tea, charitable In the Pink Breast
Cancer Awareness Tea, and festive Holiday Teas.
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by Caroline Astor, mother of St. |
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Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012 1:01 PM
“Speed-the-Plow” hits Atlanta this spring Pinch ‘n’ Ouch
Theatre Company brings David Mamet’s critically acclaimed masterpiece
and Broadway hit “Speed-the-Plow” to Atlanta’s newest performance space
this April. Filled with Mamet's trademark intense rapid-fire dialogue and
provocative themes, “Speed-the-Plow” focuses on the ruthless nature of
Hollywood and the movie industry. “Speed-the-Plow” is one of several successful plays Mamet has written
about the corporate rat race includinghis Pulitzer Prize winningplay
“Glengarry Glen Ross,” which later became a classic film starring Al
Pacino, Alec Baldwin, and Kevin Spacey. |
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Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012 11:39 AM
As details of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant – one of the largest public events ever held in London – are today announced, VisitEngland looks at other Jubilee celebrations scheduled across the country
Marking
60 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the Diamond Jubilee
celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in England from June
2 – 5, 2012. Officially unveiled this morning, the Thames Diamond
Jubilee Pageant on Sunday, June 3
will see a procession of 1,000 boats travel down the River Thames, from
Battersea to Tower Bridge, flanking the Royal Barge which will
transport the Queen.
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Posted on Friday, January 20, 2012 5:06 PM
Jackson, Mississippi – A
new festival premieres in downtown Jackson at The Art Garden at the
Mississippi Museum of Art on Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 2 to 9
p.m., as a result of a call from the producers of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern to Jackson chef and raconteur Tom Ramsey.
The 2012 "Appetite for Jackson" festival
will be the first of what will be an annual event that celebrates the
revitalization of the city, its cultural and culinary excellence and its
people’s ability to work together and get things done. |
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Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 1:38 PM
New Gay Tour Operator Caters to Evolving LGBT Segment In 1986, the first all-gay cruise set sail out of New Orleans with
750 guests thanks to Kevin Mossier, founder of RSVP Vacations. Because
of the social climate of the time, during the height of the AIDS
epidemic and socialized homophobia, Mossier saw a need to create a safe
place for gays and lesbians to vacation. According
to Charlie Rounds, who was one of Minneapolis-based RSVP’s early
employees and later became part owner, the gay and lesbian travel market
has evolved significantly since the 1980s. |
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Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:20 PM
With
Less Than 200 Days to Go Until the London2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games, VisitEngland Looks Back Over England’s Olympic History – From
Humble Beginnings in a rural Shropshire Market Town to the Bright Lights
and Award-Winning Architecture of 2012.
1850 – Once Upon a Time, in Shropshire… So
everyone knows that the Olympic Games were first conceived in Greece,
right? Well, in fact, the modern International Games have their roots
not in Athens, but rather in the small market town of Much Wenlock in
Shropshire. |
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Posted on Friday, December 16, 2011 4:38 PM
World
renowned resort welcomes Miller Union executive chef for annual epicurean event
in January Blackberry Farm will welcome Miller Unionexecutivechef
Steven Satterfieldfor the eighth annual Southern Food Alliance
“Taste of the South,”an
esteemed culinary event held in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains of
eastern Tennessee.On Monday, January 12, through Thursday, January 15, chef
Satterfield will take the reins alongside former Abattoirchef Joshua Hopkins, RioMar, La Boca and
Mano & Gusto |
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Posted on Monday, December 12, 2011 11:42 PM
Secret Service
Pioneer Sees The Beginnings Of
A Bigotry
BacklashIn Alabama, fields of tomatoes are ripening – with almost no
workers to pick them.
In that state’s classrooms, teachers face rows of
empty desks. Many of their students suddenly disappeared, having fled with their
families.
After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld much of Alabama’s tough new
law governing undocumented immigrants on Sept. 28, many workers – mostly
Mexicans – quickly packed up and left in fear. Some of them, according to
press reports, gave up their homes and jobs even though they were working here
legally. |
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Posted on Monday, December 12, 2011 12:05 PM
Independent vacations for the ultimate Italian culinary experience, complete
with accommodations, a private car, guided tastings,and more
Woodcliff Lake, NJ,
December 1, 2011– Perillo
Tours’ ItalyVacations.comhas introduced new Fly & Drive vacation packages
dedicated to exploring the culinary culture of eight regions in Italy: Campania,
Lazio, Piedmont, Puglia,
Sicily, Tuscany,
Umbria, and Veneto. These independent vacations with
specially planned itineraries allow guests to choose their starting dates, tour independently by car and enjoy Italy at their own pace. |
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