by Barbara Spalding | Jul 9, 2014 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
His biography details a lonely and short lived life but his legacy shall live on forever. Vincent Van Gogh continues to inspire artists, both professionally studied and hobbiest. Follow below for more ways to bring this master artist to life today. Make Van...
by Barbara Spalding | Jul 2, 2014 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
So the Summer Family Fun Series continues, as does our art exploration. Last week we looked at Jackson Pollock thanks to a favorite little pig, Olivia. Since the story also contained “Ballet Rehearsal” by Edgar Degas, we figured why not explore Degas a bit further....
by Barbara Spalding | Jun 24, 2014 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
My four year old loves the character Olivia… you know the adorable pink pig always dressed in red and black doing most adorable things. Well in the story titled Olivia this little pig takes a family trip to the art museum whereby the author/illustrator, Ian...
by Barbara Spalding | Jun 5, 2014 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
UPDATED Having grown up with re-enactments of the Munchkins and Dorothy, it was a pleasure to find that my daughter is just as in love with this old time classic as I was, in fact more so. I remember from my childhood, a particular cousin being talented enough to...
by Barbara Spalding | May 19, 2014 | Parking Lot
So finally, the much anticipated, much needed summertime is on its way. After such a hard winter… how are we to enjoy our summer? If your family is anything like mine, ideas have been flying around for weeks – picking strawberries, swimming at the lake,...
