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Review: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ by the Potomac Playmakers
Bringing Little Shop of Horrors to life is no small feat for any theatre company, and it’s even more difficult when performing in a very limited space, but the Potomac Playmakers and Director Nic Sigman do just that with verve and obvious love for the production, to...
The healing power of ‘flowers’: How a local florist is helping to memorialize 9/11 victims by celebrating their birth
Story produced by Dave McDonald MANHATTAN, New York — He moves quickly from store to store in the flower district, like a bee in search of pollen. While much of the city is still in bed, Michael Collarone is busy shopping. Michael “Mikey Flowers” Collarone is the...
100 Fascinating Facts About the Huntington in Honor of Its 100th Year
The Huntington Library, rather the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (see #6), recently celebrated 100 years in San Marino. We thought we would mark the centennial with our own list of 100 fascinating facts about this magnificent institution....
Here Are 10 Amazing Secrets About the Metropolitan Museum of Art, From Its Florist-in-Residence to Its Hippo Mascot
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Fifth Avenue entrance. Courtesy of Shinya Suzuki/Flickr. “Its scope is mind-boggling. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a repository for more than two million art objects created over the course of 5,000 years,” wrote Michael Gross in...
Arizona, Montana And Pennsylvania Make Headway On Occupational Licensing
New laws in Arizona, Montana and Pennsylvania offer a glimmer of hope for workers in occupations that require licenses. Now these states will recognize occupational licenses issued in other states, helping workers avoiding unnecessary expense and additional training....
At Carolina Herrera, wildflowers bloom on the Hudson River
(AP Photo/Richard Drew). The Carolina Herrera collection is modeled during Fashion Week, in New York, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew). The Carolina Herrera collection is modeled during Fashion Week, in New York, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard...
Are you in full bloom? Cheerful floral wallpaper is flocking back into fashion and can add ‘instant depth and character’ to a space
Floral patterns have come a long way since their association with fuss and frills. From pared-back nostalgic chintz to contemporary handdrawn or mural effects, bloomladen wallpaper is being reintroduced into our homes. Of course, florals haven't always carried such...
PHOTOS: Gorgeous fall centerpieces
Every great fall feast deserves a glorious table setting. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite autumn color schemes for centerpiece ideas to grace your holiday table. Fresh or faux, you’ll find plenty of flower options from dahlias, and roses to sunflowers and...
A new arrangement: Longtime floral business sold to new owners
Pictured (from left to right): Marc Miller, Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce economic development director; Corey and Tonya Wagoner, new owners; Virginia Pelton, realtor of Century 21 Boardwalk; Howard and Stacey Vaas, former owners; and Stacie Bytwork, Manistee Area...
