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Sojourn to the Southwest: A week in the ‘Land of Enchantment’

While searching for a late summer getaway, an article in the Wall Street Journal provided an intriguing prospect. Why not fly into Albuquerque, New Mexico, and also visit Santa Fe and Taos? The state is proudly called “the Land of Enchantment” to reflect its rich history, cultural ...

Ringgold art students host pet portrait fundraiser

Ringgold School District’s sixth-grade art classes are having a doggone good time painting pet portraits for a cause.For the next couple weeks, art students will diligently work to create beautiful watercolor pet portraits, commissioned by people in the community. Each pet portrait sold for a ...

Fired Up facilitates creation of art, memories

Melody Eller is fired up about her new business venture.“Art, it can be healing, it’s relaxing, stress relieving. It can bring families together. You make memories here,” said Eller, who took ownership of Fired Up Art Studio along Rt. 19 in McMurray in February. “It’s a happy ...

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts launches online academy

As the days grow cooler and porch sitting gives way to blanket snuggling, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts invites teaching artists and older adults to get creative online.On Monday, the PCA launched the Academy for Creative Aging, a free online platform that offers on-demand video lessons ...

Ups and downs: Mt. Lebanon woman customizes bobbleheads

Their heads bobble and bounce up and down with the tap of a finger.The ubiquitous bobbleheads have become popular collectables, and even have their own day of celebration: Jan. 7 is National Bobblehead Day. There’s even a National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, Wis.Jenny ...