Posts Tagged ‘Art’
Will “Little Orphan Annie” See Another “Tomorrow”?
Leaping lizards, did you hear? America’s favorite little rambunctious redhead and her faithful pooch had their last adventure (in black & white, anyway) on Sunday when the 86-year-old comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” ran in the funny pages for the last time. But rest assured, the sun will indeed come out tomorrow for cartoonist Harold Gray’s 1924 creation.
A Classic ‘Whodunit’ Continues to Captivate Theatre-Goers in London
HISTORY TAKES PLACE Three-hundred eighty-two actors, 119 miles of ironed shirts, 58 years, and more than 23,000 performances all add up to the longest-running stage production in the world: Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery “The Mousetrap” at the St. Martin’s Theatre in London. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience you cannot miss!
“Sex and the City 2″ Star Parker Fills Bradshaw’s Shoes Once Again — And Collects Them!”
CELEBRITY COLLECTIONS Actress Sarah Jessica Parker became a de facto fashion icon in 1998 when “Sex and the City” premiered on HBO. Her famous character, Carrie Bradshaw’s, footwear fetish followed Parker to the silver screen (“Sex and the City 2″ opens in theaters today!) as well as home, where she has an entire closet filled with the world’s most stylish shoes.
Is “American Idol” Sentimental?
MONICA’S BLOG My family knows that every Tuesday evening is my “American Idol” time. I’m not embarrassed to admit, I’ve been a fan since day one. I love it! I even vote. This Wednesday night, “American Idol” will conclude it’s ninth season with a winner. No matter who that person is, the power of the song has been an important part of their journey and mine, as a devout fan.
The Untold Legend of “Robin Hood”
FILM FLASHBACK Whether or not we really need another interpretation of the most famous benevolent bandit of all time, director Ridley Scott has given us a new “Robin Hood” in the form of Oscar-winning Aussie Russell Crowe (AKA, the “Gladiator”). However, this new film mostly forgoes the familiar folklore in favor of something more historically accurate.
eBay’s Best-Sellers for April 2010
See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include an 150-year-old twenty dollar bill, an Andy Warhol print, and a vintage jadeite & diamond ring (pictured left).
On Sale Next Week—Who Will Buy This Historic Diamond?
Stories behind the world’s most precious gems When New York’s famous auction house, Christie’s, hosts its first major jewelry sale of the year next Thursday bidders and guests are in store for more than just a sparkling display of jewelry. They’ll also witness a piece of history in this brilliant 39.55-carat diamond.
Get Your Daily Dose of Literature Right in Your Inbox
GO HERE, FIND THIS Read any good books lately? You wish. In a perfect world, you’d have plenty of time to curl up on the couch with your latest paperback or hardcover. Unfortunately, life always interrupts. Rather than give up your favorite pastime, here’s how to get your literature fix every day.
Introducing Living with What You Love…
MONICA RICH KOSANN VIDEOS April 20th marks a very special day for us. Monica’s much-anticipated new book, Living with What You Love, is officially available to peruse or purchase at bookstores across the country.
BY DESIGN: Behind the Glass
When most artists set to work, they might not have a finished product in mind. Even when they do, they still probably aren’t exactly sure how it will turn out once the creative process takes over. This is especially true for glass designers, like Manhattan’s Abby Modell, who often finds the end result of her unique sculptures, well, surprising.
About Monica & MRKStyle.com
While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of jewelry, fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Jewelry, Art, Family, Fashion, Food, Film and Travel—essentially life’s various, everyday obsessions—we reflect on how we all live with the things we love. Learn More
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