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When Matthew McConaughey calls, he introduces himself by simply saying, "McConaughey." This has probably been his introduction of choice for some time now, but it...

A poetry row in the UK last month led to a victory for verse in the country's public schools when the UK's Department of Education awarded a half million pound grant (about $800,000) to the "Poetry by Heart" national rec...

My previous history with The Flea Theater's commitment to the various periods and themes of their plays already had me looking forward to Restoration Comedy. I'm happy to say that The Bats and the artistic personnel at T...

A partial video of singer Psy's controversial anti-American performance has surfaced, showing the "Gangnam Style" superstar destroying a mock military tank during a South Korean...

The Collection of Creches below come to us courtesy of the Loyola University Museum of Art with the introduction written by the Rev. Dr. Mark...

Despite great odds, dance remains a vibrant, meaningful and diverse form of cultural expression in many Native communities throughout the Americas.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The new season of the Spoleto Festival USA will feature one of its largest and most varied program lineups in recent years,...

WASHINGTON -- Just six blocks from the White House, the FBI's hulking headquarters overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue has long been the government building everyone loves to...

The little girl who wanted Jimmy Stewart to save a special flower has just added another distinctive collection to a museum that preserves the legacy of "It's A Wonderful Life." Click to Continue »

Photographers: The contest is open to amateur photographers from The News & Observer’s readership area. Winners of the 2011 contest may not enter. Only one entry per person is allowed… Click to Continue »

'Wintday' is always on Dec. 30, and its creator, my oldest daughter, starts looking forward to it in mid-summer. Click to Continue »

An organization matches volunteer workers with organic farms to share sustainable ways of living. More than 50 countries offer such opportunities, such as working on a coffee plantation in Hawaii… Click to Continue...

It may be getting a bit cold in northern climes, but camping is still a comfortable option in many parts of the world. Paired with bargain air fares, camping can… Click to Continue »

When you have a 15-year-old daughter with a Very Busy Schedule, there are times when you will do just about anything to spend some time with her to recapture the… Click to Continue »

Shopping. Decorating. Dinner parties. Whew, makes me tired just writing the words! While this is the most magical and beautiful time of the year, it's also pressure-packed. Click to Continue »