Antiques | Appraise It!
American Silver and Enamel Serving Spoon, Gorham Manufacturing Company, circa 1880
When clients sent this spoon for evaluation, their expectation was that they owned a piece of Russian enameled silver. Russian silversmiths may have had a hand in the crafting …
My Wish for the World Is . . .
They have the brightest eyes and smiles. They read Shakespeare and honor him in their monologues. They recently packed out the performance hall at Vanderbilt’s Sarratt Student Center where teens and college-age youth buzzed with anticipation for the …
Publisher’s Note
Growing up in Massachusetts my aspiration was to be a writer. It did seem like I was well on my way to success in that career path when at 15 years old and a sophomore in high school I had …
The Amun Ra Theatre | Walking in the Light!
Actors, directors, writers or even tech virtuosos, whatever the discipline, have all been known to start theater companies, and the reason is always the same. Something is missing on the boards, and they have the vision and fire to fill …
Art Restoration | The Reversal of Misfortune
We pulled into our driveway just as the fire trucks were leaving. Our house had suffered a major fire as we were returning from the holiday vacation. It was the start of a long and emotional process of sorting …
Bob Schatz | Images of Wanderlust
For Nashville photographer Bob Schatz, art often imitates life. His professional work has taken him around the globe on photographic assignments. In turn, private encounters on his journeys fuel his interests as a creative person.
Employed as a commercial …
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