From props to sets, celebrating the legacy of the musical and its impact on the American consciousness
Whether they are yet hauling hay and Little Leaguers, or have been retired from duty, vintage pickups have won America's heart
This is the time of year when his admirers salute the monarch of vegetable gardens with contests, comestibles and corny jokes
If that 'treasure' you acquire at one of Uncle Sam's auctions turns out to be a pig in a poke, you'll have only yourself to blame
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An exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago proves that, contrary to popular wisdom, the Impressionist master just kept getting better
In my family, snoring has pretty much always been a spectator sport
Talk about taking a bath! The parents of 'supertwins' face draining expenses and long hours, yet most keep their heads above water
The musicians who make up the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra specialize in re-creating classic performances from the past
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In small towns and cities too, we're seeking out neighborhood havens where one can savor an espresso and a sense of community
Edmonia Lewis' masterwork, a portrayal of Cleopatra at the moment of death, included stints in a Chicago saloon and as a grave marker for a racehorse
While you're taking my mailbox, let me give you a piece of my mind
Each year at hundreds of sites across the United States, devotees flock together to share a time of singing, sermons and fun
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It started in 1971 in Michigan; now, Artrain is on a three-year nationwide tour, bringing an exhibition from the Smithsonian to 100 towns
At the age of 64, a Vermont farmer takes on the demanding task of learning his letters and discovers the new world found in books
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