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"Actresses," a  new short film by Jeremy Hersh, is making waves at film festivals across the country. The film follows two queer women during the early stages of a relationship, beginning with a familiar moment for ente...

Well this takes blending in with your surroundings to a whole new level.  New York-based artist and photographer Trina Merry's travel photos are unlike anything we've seen. In her new series "Lost in Wonder," Merry exp...

It might be the season to be jolly, but you won't hear all the merchants in Georgetown breaking into a hearty "fa-la-la-la-la." Some are complaining that the neighborhood's holiday decorations -- paid for by a tax on are...

The "best books of the year" list is a time-honored tradition among media outlets and publishers, with selections rolling in just after Thanksgiving. We've already seen a sampling of voice-driven narratives and sprawling...

Women had a pretty kickass year.  As 2015 comes to a close, it's important to look back at what has been accomplished over the last 12 months. While this year had its dark spots, there were some undeniably awesome mome...

Some good news from the world of small opera: Opera Philadelphia and the Apollo Theater today announced that "Yardbird" will rise to sing again. The opera about Charlie Parker will become the first-ever opera to be perfo...

It would take you a long time to get to Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland and the obstacles on your way would give you the impression of experiencing a modern version of the Stations of the Cross. Storm Desmond, the train or...

Your landscapes feature a lot of neon colors and palm trees and buildings that come from different histories. What inspires your imagined landscapes? I like to think a lot about what kind of stuff I found attractive and ...

Calling all cat people (or people who love people who love cats!), we have the ultimate gift guide for you! And the best part? It's totally adorable and totally affordable. So hurry up and order your cat paraphernalia r...

Pin it Stumped with your wish list? Me too. I'm truly fortunate, and have everything I could ever need, and most of the things I want. Still, the holidays are a time for giving, and your friends and family have likely be...

As moments of validation go, it's hard to imagine one starrier or sweatier. It was a Saturday night in September and one of the planet's hottest superstars was stomping across a stage in Manhattan's Central Park, dancing...

Jumpstreet, a Colorado-based company, plans to open its first North Carolina location in Cary in March The company's 17th location will be at the mall site at the former location of Harris Teeter The new tenant signals a...

They're in no rush to sell or downsize Potential buyers squeezed by higher home prices, rising rents …

Learn to knit or crochet If you have always wanted to take up yarn crafts, a few local shops have upcoming or ongoing classes: Apex's DownTown Knits has a beginner …

Pin it It's not too late to ensure you make it through the holidays without going into serious debt. Even if you waded through the 5am crowds on Black Friday, the gift-buying season is in full swing, with plenty of time ...

In the mid-1970s, a young Jeff Bridges already had two decades of acting experience under his belt. Thanks to his famous father, Bridges knew the ins and outs of filming a movie, so by the time he was working on 1975's "...

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Triangle stores offer a spate of trunk shows this week featuring everything from baubles to gowns. Wake Forest designer Amy Joyner of …

Nice weather and important tasks draw us outdoors Tidying and cleaning make the gardens ready for winter It isn't too late to plant bulbs …

Chef Magnus Nilsson runs the kitchen at the Michelin-starred Fäviken, one of the world's most isolated restaurants, in Järpen, Sweden. Tickets to Nilsson's dinners sell out constantly, but now anyone can experience the...

Hey isn't that ... who are we kidding, of course it is.After a screening for his new film "Where to Invade Next" at the Capitol Visitor Center on Tuesday night, Michael Moore got in the holiday mood. After the post-doc Q...

Photo and video by alyebcarlevaro.com A year ago, Knox Hamilton played A-Sides and I called them the next big thing. Their song "Work it Out," at the time, had been reaching near-Adele levels on alt-rock radio and they j...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Smithsonian says the government should "take the lead in reinvesting in the arts and humanities." David Skorton, who joined the Smithsonian on July 1 and formally took over in a ceremo...