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January 31, 2017
Apply today: IREX Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) Program
The 2017 application for the Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) Program is now available!
The Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (TGC) is a year-long, fully funded professional development opportunity for US elementary, middle, and high school teachers to become leaders in global education. Global education is integral to building 21st century skills, and teachers are the greatest resource to empower students as global citizens. TGC equips...
January 30, 2017
The New Irish Table: Recipes from Ireland's Top Chefs (and a Salmon Salad Recipe!)
Hungry? I've got a book (and a recipe!) for you. I recently was sent, for review, an Irish cookbook, entitled The New Irish Table: Recipes from Ireland's Top Chefs. Now, our wandering educators will know how much we LOVE Ireland, but if you're new: WE LOVE IRELAND. There's something magical about that island - the land, views, friendly people, deep culture, music, and, of course, great food. As you know, there's more to Irish food than soda bread and fi...
January 29, 2017
Florida Culture for the Week of January 29, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of January 29, 2017 By Josh Garrick
RESCHEDULED – the Jan 31 Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Concert will be performed on May 21, 2017.
The Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons concert scheduled for January 31, 2017 has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 21, 2017. Tickets issued for the January 31 date will be honored at the rescheduled date. Guests holding tickets for the original date are encouraged to use them fo...
January 28, 2017
Every Least Sparrow: A Girl Grows Her Wings
Garn Press is pleased to announce the release of Every Least Sparrow, by Carolyn Walker. Walker’s memoir tells the story of her daughter, Jennifer, who has Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, a rare disorder that affects not only her appearance, but nearly every one of her body functions, as well as her IQ.
Born in 1977, Jennifer comes into the world with a condition that is scarcely understood – even by doctors. With nothing but her instincts, intellect, an...
Photographer of the Month: Curtis Cunningham
Categories: ArtisansPhotographer of the monthBody: Northern British Columbia is a land of mountains and rivers, waterfalls and wonders. The town of Smithers exemplifies the history of the region. From railway expansion across Canada, to mining development, town-building, and agriculture spreading across the Bulkley Valley, it is a slice of humanity surrounded by vast stretches of wilderness. It is here you’ll find our Photographer of the Month. Through his lens and his voice he spin...
January 27, 2017
Ancient Exhibit in Houston Exudes Roman Luxury
Visiting Texas for business or pleasure? If so, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is hosting an exhibition worth its weight in gold. But visitors only have until February to glimpse Ancient Luxury and the Roman Silver Treasure from Berthouville.
Roman, The Berthouville Treasure, silver and gold, Bibliothèque nationale de France, département des monnaies, médailles et antiques, Paris. © The J. Paul Getty Museum
In the spring of 1830, French farmer Pr...
Chiloe!
Visiting Muelle de Las Armas, Chiloé
Chile is one the narrowest countries in the world, stretching approximately the width of the United States. Fortunately, this skinny land is home to such diverse and distinct environments and atmospheres. One of my friends and I decided that it would be a wonderful experience to visit Chiloe! Chiloe is a small island in southern Chiloe famous for its awe-dropping brick churches and its rich religious history. On...
January 26, 2017
A Storyteller's Guide to Travel and Photography
Do you love to take photos when you travel? Do you wonder about how to take great photos - both in terms of technique and how to tell a story? It's hard to find advice from an expert (unlike travel guides, right?) that combine photography and storytelling. Enter David Noyes, and his excellent new book, The Photographing Tourist: A Storyteller's Guide to Travel and Photography.
As a travel writer and photographer, David Noyes has been fortunate to v...
January 25, 2017
What You Need to Know Before Visiting the Dominican Republic
Do you love traveling with a knowledgeable friend? One that knows the ins and outs of a place? I do - it's the surest way to have a better, more enjoyable journey. Let me tell you about one of my favorite guidebook authors, Lebawit Lily Girma. We've reviewed her book Moon Guides Belize, and she has a new book out - Moon Guides Dominican Republic. Now, as a very fair-skinned redhead, I often avoid tropical islands. But once I starte...
Photographer of the Month: Paul Jaekel
Paul Jaekel has had an interest in photography for many, many years. For a long while, he only took the usual pictures of clouds and nature with his cell phone. Then, in early 2015, he started fully acting on that growing interest by turning it into an amateur hobby. As a lifelong resident of Southeastern Michigan, he began by driving around to places nearby his home. As he ventured, he found places that he never stopped at before....
