Celebrate American Artists with Blue Star Museums!
August is synonymous with a lot of exciting things — most notably back to school, pool time, and family fun! But did you know August is also American Artist Appreciation Month? What better way to celebrate these observances than to get the family together to visit some of the amazing Blue Star Museums across the…
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• Farmers market The Truman Waterfront Farmers Market will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 15. For information, visit https://www.loc8nearme.com/florida/key-west/truman-waterfront-market/6207570. • Arts grants available The Florida Keys Council of the Arts has announced a grant opportunity, Art Builds Community (ABC), to support arts and culture projects that spark conversations and strengthen…
Read MoreBlue Star Summer is Heating Up!
While we’re in the height of summertime, the warm temperatures can have your family trying to find ways to chill out and avoid the hottest hours of the day. Luckily, Blue Star Families has plenty of cool ways to enjoy the dog days of summer! Blue Star Summer Camp It’s not summer without camp, and…
Read MoreCombat Con Artists Subject of New Exhibit
The Historical Society of Cheshire County will feature a special summer exhibit, “Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II.” The Ghost Army tells the true history of a secret U.S. Army unit of 1,100 troops set up in 1944 and operated until 1945 in the final stages of World War II in…
Read MoreBandon, Ashland artists featured at Coos Art Museum this summer
Bandon artist Susan Dimock exhibiting at Coos Art Museum Rocks, Vines and Lines in the Sand, an exhibition of photography and sculptural works by Susan Dimock, will be on display at Coos Art Museum. Dimock an artist from Bandon, Oregon is exhibiting in the Mabel Hansen Gallery at the Museum July 17 through October 2,…
Read MoreOscar Anderson House Museum opens for summer season
Preservation Alaska announces that the Oscar Anderson House Museum will open for the 2021 Summer Season on Tuesday, June 15. Summer Hours are 12noon to 4pm Tuesday through Thursday, Friday 9am to 4pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm. Masks are optional. The museum is located within Elderberry Park on M Street in Anchorage. Amy Valentine has…
Read MoreFlag Field for Heroes honors military, veterans, heroes
Connecticut Landmarks’ Nathan Hale Homestead is honoring heroes this July with the 4th annual Flag Field for Heroes. Purchase an American Flag in honor of a military service member, veteran or hero. Each flag will be decorated with the veteran’s name, branch of service, and their time period in the armed services. The Flag Field…
Read MoreCombat con artists of WWII will be the subject of Historical Society’s summer exhibit
The Historical Society of Cheshire County’s summer exhibit will be “Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II.” The exhibit shows the true history of a secret U.S. Army unit of 1,100 troops that operated from 1944- 1945 in the final stages of World War II in the fight against German troops in…
Read MoreBonita museum joins Blue Star program
The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center, 4355 Bonita Road, recently announced that it will join in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that gives free admission to serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2021 program is under way and ends Sept. 6. Among events planned are Flag Day ceremonies at…
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