Tag: Bright

Oklahoma Cowboy Painter Rides With Ranchers to Portray Contemporary Western Culture in All Its Glory

Donning a yellow slicker, the cowboy crouches beside Biscuit before a day’s ride, sipping from his mug under a makeshift tent. The fog hangs thick. You can almost feel the wet. Such moods can’t be staged in painting—at least not according to Western artist Mikel Donahue. It takes authenticity, riding with real cowboys doing cowboy…


Unique Kelp Puts Tasmania’s King Island on World Map

When the seas are wild, John Micic knows there will be kelp to be hauled. For some three decades, the 60-odd-year-old has been either a harvester or processing factory worker in the unique King Island industry. “Winter is the best. The weather is rougher. It stirs it up more,” he says alongside his trailer loaded…


TV Series Review: ‘Ridley’: A Detective Who Can Sing

MA15+ | 8 episodes| drama, police procedural | Aug. 28, 2022 Alex Ridley is a jazz-loving detective, sort of like Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch, but he has also been known to belt out a few songs himself. Like Bosch, Ridley’s love of jazz signifies his intelligence and shrewd grasp of human nature. Episodes often end…


NTD’s International Classical Chinese Dance Competition Returns in 2023

Global television network NTD is launching its 10th classical Chinese dance competition, with the mission of promoting pure, authentic, traditional dance and fostering cultural exchange. As part of a series of cultural and art events hosted by NTD, the International Classical Chinese Dance Competition is aimed at renewing the ancient art form that is grounded in…


NTD’s 10th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition Promotes Authentic Traditional Dance

Global television network NTD is launching its 10th classical Chinese dance competition, with the mission of promoting pure, authentic, traditional dance and fostering cultural exchange. As part of a series of cultural and art events hosted by NTD, the International Classical Chinese Dance Competition is aimed at renewing the ancient art form that is grounded in…


The Gift (SHORT)

To celebrate his 11th birthday, a young boy selects his gift, little knowing that his choice will change the world. A true story of how a boy from the wrong side of the tracks could become the greatest entertainer of all time—Elvis Presley. …


Missouri Business Sells Antique Toilets and Sinks Nationwide. But Owner Says It’s Time to Go

By David Hudnall From The Kansas City Star Raytown—Fortunately for Bill Graham, the flames of the November fire that ripped through 7609 Raytown Road didn’t make their way to the 6,500 square feet of space he leases on the west side of the building. A little smoke damage is all Graham Plumbing Supply sustained. But it took…


How Can I Stay Safe During Outdoor Entertaining?

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi The late spring and summer months herald an excellent time for outdoor entertaining and fun cookouts. But nothing ruins a good time faster than injuries or damage. Follow these summer safety tips to ensure a happy and danger-free experience. 1. Keep a Fire Extinguisher Handy If you’re…


Grilled Steak Kebabs With Spicy Cilantro Sauce

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette For this meat lover, there may be no better summer dinner than a fat and juicy ribeye steak cooked to perfection over a bed of hot coals. But boy, is that a splurge in these days of high inflation, especially when you’re also cooking for others. The economical stand-in…


Virgin and Child: Giovanni Bellini’s Quintessential Theme

The 15th-century artist Giovanni Bellini, beloved for his serene style, is being fêted at the Jacquemart-André Museum in Paris. The exhibition “Giovanni Bellini: Crossed Influences” is the first French special exhibit dedicated to the father of the Venetian school. Bellini was an innovator in his use of expressive color, tones, and natural light. He was…