Smithsonian chief: closed Arts and Industries Building could become high-tech education center

Call to overhaul 1 of Mall’s oldest buildings

WASHINGTON – One of the oldest buildings on the National Mall, closed since 2004 because of structural problems, could become a high-tech education center for the Smithsonian Institution under a concept presented Monday.
Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough unveiled the draft plan for the 129-year-old Arts and Industries Building to … Read more »»».

More aboard! Amtrak studies long-distance route improvements to attract more riders, money

More aboard! Amtrak weighs long route improvements

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In many states, travelers who take Amtrak’s long-distance trains for vacations or business trips board in the middle of the night and return home from such cities as Chicago or New York City at times that are just as inconvenient.
Now Amtrak is looking to improve its …. Source  : More aboard! Amtrak studies long-distance route improvements to attract more riders, money.

Expansive Picasso exhibit to open at NYC’s Met museum; 2 paintings go on auction block

Major Picasso exhibit to open at NYC’s Met museum

NEW YORK – Pablo Picasso fans, rejoice.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will soon be exhibiting its complete holdings of the Spanish artist’s paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics, plus 200 works on paper. And auction powerhouses Sotheby’s and Christie’s in early May are offering two rare Picassos not … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Expansive Picasso exhibit to open at NYC’s Met museum; 2 paintings go on auction block.

Expansive Picasso exhibit to open at NYC’s Met; 2 paintings go on auction block

Major Picasso exhibit to open at NYC’s Met

NEW YORK – Pablo Picasso fans, rejoice.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will soon be exhibiting its complete holdings of the Spanish artist’s paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics, plus 200 works on paper. And auction powerhouses Sotheby’s and Christie’s are offering two rare Picassos in early May not seen …. Read the original article  : Expansive Picasso exhibit to open at NYC’s Met; 2 paintings go on auction block.

AP Interview: Driver says adopted Russian boy looked cheerful, showed no mental problems

Driver says Russian boy looked normal
MOSCOW – The driver hired to pick up a Russian boy whose adoptive American mother caused an international outcry by sending him back to Moscow says the boy looked cheerful, played with a Spider-man toy, and did not seem to show any of the mental problems the woman claims he …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : AP Interview: Driver says adopted Russian boy looked cheerful, showed no mental problems.

Glamorous gowns of actress-turned-princess Grace Kelly on show at London museum

London museum showcases Grace Kelly’s gowns

LONDON – Dresses that Grace Kelly wore in screen classics such as “High Society” and “Rear Window” are going on show at a London museum.
“Grace Kelly: Style Icon” at the Victoria and Albert Museum will display the glamorous wardrobe of the Oscar winning actress-turned-princess. Exhibits include the gown Kelly wore … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Glamorous gowns of actress-turned-princess Grace Kelly on show at London museum.

King Tut’s treasures coming to Seattle’s Pacific Science Center May 2012

King Tut’s treasures coming to Seattle May 2012

SEATTLE – The treasures of Egypt’s boy pharoah are returning to Seattle.
An exhibit of artifacts from King Tutankhamun’s tomb opens at the Pacific Science Center in 2012, more than 30 years after the boy king first captivated Seattle.
The center said today that the exhibit includes a new selection …. Original source  : King Tut’s treasures coming to Seattle’s Pacific Science Center May 2012.

More than 250 sites to welcome visitors during Virginia’s Historic Garden Week

Virginia sites prepare for Historic Garden Week

RICHMOND, Va. – More than 250 of Virginia’s private homes, grounds and historic sites are getting ready for Historic Garden Week.
Also known as “America’s Largest Open House,” the weeklong event starts Saturday. About three dozen walking tours will be held throughout the state, and each local tour features four [..] Read the original article: here.