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U.S. Air Force men and women fly and maintain some of the most sophisticated aircraft in the world. They do many other things and do them well. One of them is playing beautiful music, and singing beautifully, as the U.S....

Winters here are cold, dark, gloomy, gloomy, and also gloomy. The room we had pegged for our office / den was on the northeast side of the house. The paint scheme included bluish charcoal walls, blue-grey window and base...

This dog takes the role of "man's best friend" to the next level. Since 2012, Spanish photographer Dani de los Muros has been photographing his 5-year-old dog, Bruma, and posting the shots on Instagram. Not only does Bru...

One of the joys of being an art writer is getting to know many other writers in my field over time. In the case of Britta Erickson, I have actually known her for over 35 years (we attended college together) and I really ...

Elle Varner's gig at the Howard Theatre almost fell apart before it got started. Just one song into her set, technical difficulties arose, so the R&B singer had to kill some time. Following a spirited rendition of "Cold ...

Maker: Freutcake Skill Level: Easy Time Required: 1 Hour (then drying time) Project Cost: Roughly $1 per bar

The music of Irving Fine has largely disappeared from local concert programs. To mark the centenary of the American composer's birth this week, the Library of Congress has put its Fine archive on display with a scholarly...

Laurence & Fabrice's Friendly Eclectic Mix If you've got a fireplace, chances are you have a mantel, and chances are it's got the potential to be a focal point for whatever room it lives in. It's a logical place in your ...

Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore" dropped anchor Friday evening at George Mason University's Center for the Arts, where the Virginia Opera gave a clever and reverently detailed production of the British duo's four...

You don't have to celebrate Christmas to know that this winter is the most magical time of the year, thanks to J.K. Rowling. In a newsletter to the members of Harry Potter fan-site Pottermore, J.K. Rowling announced that...

If you fell in love with crafty mom and queen of kitsch Jennifer Perkins' Halloween decorated house tour, you'll love the peeks of her home all decked out for Christmas! But this time, she's shared her best tips for succ...

This is the final installment in HuffPost Gay Voices Associate Editor James Nichols' 30-part series "After Dark: NYC Nightlife Today And Days Past" that examines the state of New York nightlife in the modern day, as well...

Mireille and Simon's Unique and Unified Berlin Apartment Along with the warm and fuzzy feelings and seasons greetings, the holidays can also spell clutter. Our homes can get taken over by gift wrapping supplies, holiday ...

For those who have already started successfully tackling their gift lists, coming in under budget and powering through handmade gift sessions, this list is not for you. For the rest of us, avoid spending too much money o...

Whether you're renting and can't do a lot of permanent damage or even if you own a house but just don't have a budget to tear everything out and start from scratch, you can still make impactful changes and additions that...

In health policy circles, they are called "super-utilizers," but the name isn't meant to connote any special powers. Just the opposite.

Moby has sold his storied Wolf's Lair compound in Hollywood Hills for $12.4 million.

A 'play mound' called Mount Merrill is the latest addition to the children's section of Durham Central Park. Mount Merrill opened Saturday.

Sylvan Heights Bird Park, in Scotland Neck, exhibits 1,000 birds representing 170 species - some of which can be seen nowhere else in the country.

Janet K. Keeler offers easy ways to get a good meal on the table Monday through Friday.

A repast of fish and veggies, served with a back-of-the-closet wine find, is just right for a longtime friend, says cookbook writer Debbie Moose…

Despite school scandals, A.C. Snow is proud to be a Carolina graduate.