Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

Street Art World Tour

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

               

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Imagine

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Brian D. Butler
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Travel Books of the Year

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

The New York Times has released its “Books of the Year” List. The Travel list is diverse and well-chosen:            

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More Metro

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Metrobits.org has assmbled a comprehensive collection of metro logos from around the world. At last check their tally was 169 individual logos. But that’s not all, Metrobits has everything you ever wanted to know about metros everywhere.

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Don’t Forget Your Umbrella

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Brian D. Butler
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Support the 1st Amendment & Get Famous

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

 The First Amendment Project is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and promoting freedom of information, expression, and petition. For nearly ten years, FAP has provided advice, educational materials, and legal representation to its core constituency of activists, journalists, … Continue reading →

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Small Works in Old City

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Located in Old City, Philadelphia, the most historic aquare mile in the United States, Artists’ House gallery is presenting “Small Works 2010”. The show, which runs from tonight through December 24th, features some of Philly’s hottest painters. Our favorite featured … Continue reading →

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Visit Bucks County (for the art)

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Bucks County, Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to visit even in the Winter. And the best place to visit is the historic, old village of Newtown. The cozy little borough’s newest art gallery, Countryside-Radhouse is the place see this December, … Continue reading →

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Going, Going, Gone…

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

In Tromsø, Norway – 215 miles north of the Arctic Circle – the sun has gone down for the last time this year. The sun will remain below the horizon during the “Polar Night” from November 26 until January 15, 2011. To mark the … Continue reading →

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Stunning Collection

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Boasting a collection of 230 rare and vintage autos, the Louwman Nationaal Automobiel Museum was officially inaugurated this past July in the Hague by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. Designed by Michael Graves, the 185,000 square-foot museum is anchored by … Continue reading →

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