The School Where it’s OK to Major in Fun and Games
At Vancouver’s DigiPen, kids who grew up playing Donkey Kong and Castlevania train to create the video adventures of tomorrow
Smithsonian Perspectives
“Red, Hot & Blue,” a new exhibition saluting the American musical, is an invigorating example of the Smithsonian’s mission to illuminate our past
It’s Great To See Old Classmates-If You Can Recognize Them
It’s great to see old classmates-if you can recognize them
Transforming the Beauty of Skeletons Into Architecture
Inspired by nature in motion, Spanish-born Santiago Calatrava will create his first U.S. project for the Milwaukee Art Museum
Red, Hot & Blue: The Smithsonian Celebrates American Musicals
From props to sets, celebrating the legacy of the musical and its impact on the American consciousness
Our Old Reliables, Still Rolling On Scross the Years
Whether they are yet hauling hay and Little Leaguers, or have been retired from duty, vintage pickups have won America’s heart
Three Cheers for King Pumpkin—Orange and Lovable
This is the time of year when his admirers salute the monarch of vegetable gardens with contests, comestibles and corny jokes
You’re Buying It, You Better Make Sure It’s What You Want’
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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Edgar Degas’s Last Years—Making Art That Danced
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
In my family, snoring has pretty much always been a spectator sport
‘People Say, You Poor Thing, and I’m Thinking, I Have Four Healthy Kids’
Talk about taking a bath! The parents of ‘supertwins’ face draining expenses and long hours, yet most keep their heads above water
When This Jazz Band Plays, It’s Not Just Music—it’s History
The musicians who make up the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra specialize in re-creating classic performances from the past
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Across the Country, It’s All Happening at the Coffeehouse
In small towns and cities too, we’re seeking out neighborhood havens where one can savor an espresso and a sense of community
The Object at Hand
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
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