Museum Monday: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
In late 2024, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is set to complete construction of its brand-new David Geffen Galleries. The…
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The Ghazir Orphan Rug woven by Armenian orphans as a gift for President Coolidge in 1925 (public domain)
The King said… They Shall Not Perish
OPINION by Rachel Melikian President Calvin Coolidge and the World’s Biggest Hand-Woven Carpet We leave history behind as time passes. Motion pictures move…
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Museum Monday: The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has a mission to preserve and celebrate over 13,000 years of human interaction with the ocean. It’s quite…
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Museum Monday: An American Christmas Story at the Reagan Library
Every holiday season, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley presents a special exhibit of Christmas trees decorated to fit the year’s…
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Museum Monday: The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) was born in Wisconsin, rose to fame among early modernist art circles in New York City, and traveled widely across…
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Here are the 11 New Inductees to the California Hall of Fame
Today, the governor and first partner announced the 15th class of Californians to be inducted to the California Hall of Fame. The 11…
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Museum Monday: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
There are many popular museums in Los Angeles, but the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County stands out among them with its…
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The Curious Tale of Louise Huebner, the Official Witch of Los Angeles
On July 21, 1968, a Los Angeles County Supervisor appointed Louise Huebner as LA’s Official Witch. She was presented with a signed and…
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What Could be Better Than Books? Find Out What Other Cool Stuff Your Local Library Has to Lend!
Libraries need better PR. In addition to being bastions of books for learning and pleasure, libraries are comfortable, safe and resource-rich spaces that…
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Museum Monday: Real Bodies at Bally’s, Las Vegas
Outside of studying anatomy or working in the medical field, there are few opportunities to see the real inner workings of the human…
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This Mother’s Day, Run for a Cause!
There’s still time to sign up for a fun 5K – 10K run/walk at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, California this Mother’s Day,…
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The Story of the Armenian Van Cat
By Rachel Melikian Cats are one of mankind’s best friends, and many cultures have stories about how cats came to be so revered….
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