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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
Sgt. Pepper Turns Fifty
On June 1, 1967, the Beatles released Sgt.Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band to worldwide acclaim. To mark the anniversary, the city of Liverpool has commissioned leading international artists to create thirteen events influenced by each track on the seminal album. Between May … Continue reading
London Stopover
There are so many things to see and do in London that it would take a lifetime to cover them all. So what would you do with a 24 hour stopover in the British capital? The infographic below from Central … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, History, Museums, Restaurants, Tourism
Tagged Hyde Park London, London, London Eye, Shoreditch
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Little Free Airstream
Ink & Bean is a popular coffee spot in Anaheim, California. One of their draws—besides serving Stumptown coffee—is a unique Little Free Library housed in a classic Airstream trailer. Looks like a great spot to hangout just down the road … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Libraries, Restaurants, Tourism, USA
Tagged Airstream, Anaheim, California, Little Free Library
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Quiet Mornings at the Museum
Visiting New York City’s great museums can be anything but peaceful, but on the first Wednesday of each month the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) offers a uniquely tranquil opportunity to mindfully experience their artworks. MoMA opens three hours early … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Museums, Tourism, USA
Tagged meditation, Mindfulness Meditation, MOMA, NYC
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Making Great Books Even Better
In conjunction with the TV debut next month of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, the Folio Society has released a new edition of the novel with fantastic illustrations by Gaiman’s longtime collaborator Dave McKean. The beautiful edition includes 12 original illustrations and a … Continue reading
How We Live Now
Yesterday morning, the Trump regime announced its first budget blueprint and as expected the plan aims to eviscerate programs that support the arts throughout the United States. The proposed budget, which requires Congressional approval, eliminates funding for the National Endowment … Continue reading
How To Design Book Covers
h/t Tom Gauld
