Arts & Culture

The book launched May 15th; a friend made the plaque that carries the Library of Congress I.D. Number of the book.
“Touching the Dragon” & Igniting Hope

Story and photos by Elaine Anne Watt As a Naval Special Warfare Operator, James “Jimmy”…

The Pink Pavilion and courtyard. Photo by Richard Hooper.
The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley & The Gardens of Glen Burnie

By Richard Hooper The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester maintains wonderful collections of…

“The quality of my work hasn't suffered, but actually has improved due to ever-growing experience and insight,” says Chambers. “The talent hasn't reached its capacity or threshold yet.” Photo by Jillian Bowan
Paradox of a Painter

By Wendy C. Kedzierski “I’m nearly deaf. I’m nearly blind. And I’m an artist.” –…

A Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher in one of our reserves in Madagascar. Photo courtesy of Rainforest Trust
The Rainforest Trust: A Local Base, A Worldwide Endeavor

By Beth Rasin In a small classroom in remote Buckland, Alaska, home of hardly 400…

Flying horse with its rider at the Gold Cup.
Janet Hitchen’s Unforgettable Moments

Photos by Janet Hitchen | Courtesy of Joanne Maisano A frequent contributor, Janet Hitchen’s photos…

Hound Study, by Dana Lee Thompson, an oil painting on board, won last year’s Best in Show
71st Annual Piedmont Regional Art Show & Sale An Event Deeply Rooted in History and Love

The Piedmont Regional Art Show & Sale remains a must-see event, featuring more than 300…

2014.01.03 Sea Hero Boxwood Garden
A Sporting Vision: An Exhibition At the NSLM

The Paul Mellon Collection of British Sporting Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.…

Daffodils along a stone path. Photo by Vikram Singh.
Daffodil Love

By Ashley Bommer Singh Just as my early daffodils started to bloom, we had another…

Thank You From the Publisher

We would like to personally thank our readers for being a part of this commemorative…

Foxes, Inslee by Design. Photo courtesy of Inslee Fariss.
Budding to blooming: Seasonal Styles of Homegrown Artists

By Summer Stanley When March winds blow another season of change into view, we crave…