Exhibit: Heart and Soul: Art from Coretta Scott King Award Books

How was your Valentine's weekend? It was a nice relaxing weekend for me. I did go to see Valentine's Day. I thought it was really cute and funny. Did anyone else see it? I really liked it.----------- S&F ---------------Bryan Collier, 2005. Illustration from Rosa. Written by Nikki Giovanni. Published by Henry Holt and Company.What: The Hearts and Souls of musicians and poets, great eats of Bravery

Culture: San Francisco Ballet Performs George Balanchine's Jewels

What:The San Francisco Ballet presents George Balanchine’s Jewels, a beautiful three part evening-length performance of "Emeralds," "Rubies", and "Diamonds". The ballet is a celebration of the golden age of dance and showcases Balanchine's expert choreographer skill and vision. Balanchine said that his gemstone-themed ballet with jeweled costumes was inspired, in part, by his introduction to

Irish Art Exhibit: Lorica Artworks

There are other options for celebrating St. Patrick's Day than sitting in a bar, such as visiting a museum, in the Boston area a beautiful Irish art exhibit is currently being shown at a local art gallery.What:Lorica Artworks specializes in original paintings from Ireland and America. The works displayed are from emerging and established local, national and international artists. Our philosophy

Museum Exhibit: The Art of Watchmen

What: The Art of WatchmenThe Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art – MoCCA proudly presents The Art of Watchmen. This exhibition looks at the many incarnations of the Watchmen universe: from Dave Gibbons' original character designs sketches, to the art from the acclaimed graphic novel to the stills from the highly anticipated film by Zack Snyder. The Art of Watchmen is curated by Peter Sanderson and

Art & Culture: A Must See The Joffrey Ballet Winter Program in Chicago

Planning on taking a trip to Chicago this February or live in the Chicago area a Must See for you is the Joffrey Ballet - Winter Program. This majestic show will feature four amazing pieces (all for the prices of one ticket) and will run from Feb. 18th - March 1st. This will give you a chance to see something besides The Nutcracker and indulge your inner culture queen.The performance pieces are:

Dedicated to Change: Kerry Washington

It's refreshing to read this article about Kerry Washington because she is doing much more than just being a celebrity.--------------------------------------------------------Hollywood Star Combines Her Love For Acting With Activismby Marti Parham, Jet Magazine (condensed)Unlike some movie stars, driving a luxury car isn't important to actress Kerry Washington. She'd rather help sustain the

Pop Art You Dine On

There is something so unique and fun about pop art. From the wall art to T-shirts pop art makes a bold statement. Which is why I love these plates from CB2 (cb2.com), they are such a twist on the traditional plate. These plates are sleek, bright and collectible graphic art.Marilyn Plates $2.95 each (sale)Diswasher safe and durable melaminePrint from the Andy Warhol Foundation8" sq.Pop Art Comic

Exhibit: Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement

What:Road to FreedomPhotographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956 -1968Experience history through stirring pictures that capture and document the process of the Civil Rights Movement. This exhibition features work by more than twenty photographers, such as Bob Adelman, Morton Broffman, Bruce Davidson, Doris Derby, Larry Fink, James Karales, Builder Levy and Steve Schapiro.Also included are the

Style & Focus News Bites

Style and Focus PR would like to send our condolences to the families of Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes.** Advertising: Calvin Klein and Condé Nast Strike Online Ad Deal. Condé Nast has signed an exclusive deal with fashion brand Calvin Klein to run an ad campaign for its fragrance Secret Obsession on the vogue.com website. The deal, which will run for four weeks and will kick off before the campaign

Miami Art Museum: Selections from the Permanent Collection Exhibit

What:Selections from the Permanent CollectionThe exhibition will include a selection of major works from the Miami Art Museum's (MAM) expanding permanent collection. The collection spans international art of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a focus on art of the western hemisphere since 1950. MAM’s ten-year-old collection has been growing since the 2004 announcement of plans to build a new

Style and Focus News Bites

** Environment: Johnny Depp to Invest in Solar Power Engery for Private Island. Depp is estimated to spend $500,000 on a sun-powered system for his private island home. The pioneering system will convert sunlight into electricity, providing sufficient power to run his home. Depp's environmentally friendly lifestyle recently earned him a nomination for the ultimate green celebrity. (People

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** Entertainment: Rupert Grint has signed on to do the independent film "Cherry Bomb". The movie centers on best friends Malachy (Grint) and Luke (Robert Sheehan), embarking on a wild weekend and come across a beautiful but troubled stranger (Kimberley Nixon). Production on the film, penned by playwright and screenwriter Daragh Caville has already begun and is tentatively scheduled for a 2009

Event: A Delectable Chocolate Exhibition

What:Chocolate: The Exhibition. A chocolate lover's dream has come true with the yummiest exhibit all summer.Bonbons. Hot Fudge. Candy Bars. For thousands of years humans have been fascinated by the delicious phenomenon that we call "chocolate." From rainforest treasure to a luscious treat, immerse yourself in the natural history and American innovations of chocolate in Chocolate: The