July
20
/ 2009
Born in Brisbane, Queensland and educated by Ursuline nuns in Toowoomba, Trish Clark - author of Good Night & God Bless - was an enthusiastic bookworm from an early age.
July
18
/ 2009
On 21st July, both Grammy award winning country musicians and students from a top Nashville music program will be at the White House as part of a series of events honoring the arts.
July
17
/ 2009
The Harrogate International Festival is bringing the best in world music to Yorkshire’s doorstep: it’s a view you won’t want to miss.
July
17
/ 2009
Modern Spice: inspired Indian flavors for the contemporary kitchen
by Monica Bhide
New York: Simon & Schuster
July
17
/ 2009
Stitch by Stitch; Traces I Made with Needle and Thread
an exhibit at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Saturday, July 18-Sunday, September 27, 2009
The word “Stitch” in the exhibition title refers to the act of working in needle and thread. What does “stitches” mean to you?
For many, what “stitches” calls to mind is handicrafts, needle art, or perhaps traditional embroidery or embroidery found on ethnic clothing. The work included in this exhibition will very likely confound those expectations.
July
17
/ 2009
EXCLUSIVE BURNS TOURS OF STIRLING CASTLE
An evening at a great Scottish historic attraction – complete with haggis
Tibet, like every place in the world, has changed with time. But unlike many other places, the causes and effects of change are exceedingly controversial. Sixty years of Chinese governance has led to religious restrictions and waves of Han Chinese migration. There are also positive aspects -- improved education is one -- but these get less publicity in the West.
July
15
/ 2009
note: NOW CLOSED (alas!)