Arts & Culture

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: New Trends in Wine-Glass Collecting

Details: Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame

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)

Details: Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce

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: John Ringling: Collector and Circus King

Details: Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame

John Ringling was a world-class collector with the means to collect some of the finest art and antiques.

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: World’s Fair Collectibles

Details: Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame

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: Starting Your Collection

Details: Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame

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.

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Great Antique Finds at Fun-filled Events

Details: Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame

At more than 150 events every year entitled Dr. Lori’s Antiques Appraisal Comedy Show, I appraise audience members’ heirlooms and antiques.

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Antiques and Alzheimer’s Memory Care

Details: Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame

My parents both suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and required specialized care. I am not a specialist in Alzheimer’s care, nor am I trained to give medical advice.