Mary the Mother as Human: Mary Exhibit Stirs Debate
The National Museum of Women in the Arts opens Picturing Mary, a 64-work show tracing Marian imagery from regal queen to grieving mother. Curators defend a tight, centuries-focused design while critics urge broader inclusion of modern depictions and controversy.
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Washington Museum
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Caravaggio
Egypt
Sofonisba Anguissola
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America
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Timothy Verdon
Philip Kennicott
Washington Post
Kennicott
Mary
Kathryn Wat
Museum
New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Wat
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Car Talk reader argues against $500 warranty charge
A reader questions a $500 bill on a warranty repair, noting the defect was reported during coverage and alleging the shop failed to diagnose earlier. They urge contacting the attorney general if the shop won’t justify charges and mention keeping the loaner car.
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Ray Magliozzi
Tom Magliozzi
Cartalk.com
King Features Syndicate
Calendar events and fundraisers listed for January and February
Calendar Book and Movie Clip Night at New Castle Public Library offers film viewing of The Little Rascals with a history discussion. Superbrew at New Englander features craft beers and laser show with proceeds to Relay for Life. Women’s Expo and Bridal Fair at Scottish Rite Cathedral includes fashion shows and a $1,000 cash prize. Polar Plunge at Moraine State Park and Runnin Outta Our Mine 5K in Wampum support local health and youth programs. Registrations and fees apply for several events.
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New Castle Public Library
North St
New Englander
Wilmington Road
American Cancer Society
Relay For Life
Scottish Rite
Pleasant Valley Beach
Moraine State Park
D.J
Wampum Underground Commerce Center
Old Route 18
Wampum
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Frozen Dominates as AP Entertainer of the Year
The film Frozen is celebrated as a cultural phenomenon with Jill Harry of The Derrick lauding its sisterhood theme and Disney magic. John Travolta’s mispronunciation of Idina Menzel’s name at the Oscars drew talk, while Frozen’s soundtrack and merchandise top sales, sparking spin-offs from a short film to a Broadway musical and a Glee cameo. This year’s AP Entertainer of the Year marks its lasting impact across media and fans.
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Jill Harry
Derrick and the News-Herald
Oil City
Pennsylvania
Disney
John Travolta
Menzel
Adele Dazeem
Apple
iTunes
Buck
Olaf
Lee
Lea Michele
Arendelle
Jennifer Lawrence
Adele
Lady Gaga
Tina Fey
Betty White
Taylor Swift
Stephen Colbert
Patio Baby Eggplant Tips From Ellen Leue
Indoor seed starting in late March or early April yields small fruit. Ellen Leue notes fun new recipes use baby eggplants but conventional small harvests produce few fruits. Eggplant is low in calories and high in fiber vitamins and minerals though one reader doubts extra fiber is needed. Happy New Year.
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Gary Church
Ellen Leue
Chuck Tanner’s
Renee Fleming to make Broadway debut this spring
Opera star Renee Fleming will make her Broadway debut in Living on Love at the Longacre Theatre starting April 1. She plays a diva whose conductor-husband falls for a ghostwriter hired for his autobiography, prompting her to hire her own ghostwriter and seek romance.
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Renee Fleming
New York
Longacre Theatre
Fleming
Soprano
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