Arts & Culture
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Collecting Antique Motorcycles
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To some, a motorcycle is just a vehicle. To motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors, and historians, motorcycles are so much more.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: The Market for Frank Lloyd Wright Objects
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings are unmistakable. He designed private residences, buildings of worship, office buildings, schools and ateliers, urban civic architecture, and even a major art museum.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Uncovering Treasure with Dr. Lori
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As the star appraiser on History’s The Curse of Oak Island, I spend a lot of time identifying buried treasure found on a small, secluded island off Nova Scotia.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Nutcracker Collectibles
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Nutcrackers span the globe among various cultures. According to reports, an Italian bronze nutcracker dating back to the 4th century B.C. is among the earliest one known. England’s King Henry VIII gave Anne Boleyn a nutcracker as a gift.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: New Trends in Wine-Glass Collecting
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Wine lovers seek to understand and enjoy all things grape. And for antique and vintage wine and barware collectors, collecting the right glass for their favorite wine is equally important.
Choral Program Connects Music with Memories (2)
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Like most seasonal choral groups, rehearsals for the Sing for the Moment choir held at the Rife Center at Bethany Village are well underway.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: World’s Fair Collectibles
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The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations was the formal name of the very first World’s Fair. It was held at the Crystal Palace in London, England, in 1851.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: John Ringling: Collector and Circus King
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John Ringling was a world-class collector with the means to collect some of the finest art and antiques.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Starting Your Collection
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When embarking on a new phase of life, like marriage, completing a degree, or moving to a new home, many people chronicle the experience with the purchase of an object.