Behind the Scenes: O’Keeffe exhibit details making art by showcasing her materials, sketches

New exhibit peels back layers of O’Keeffe
SANTA FE, N.M. – Beneath layers of paint, wrapped in bundles of brushes, hidden in sketch books and packed away among boxes of paints and pencils are clues that shed light on how Georgia O’Keeffe went about creating her colorful landscapes and iconic flower paintings.

Like forensic investigators, curators at … Read : Behind the Scenes: O’Keeffe exhibit details making art by showcasing her materials, sketches.

Busch Gardens amusement park in Va. plans 2 new rides

Va amusement park plans 2 new rides
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Busch Gardens amusement park is planning to build two new rides.

Park officials say a nearly 250-foot drop ride called Mach Tower will open in the park’s Germany section in 2011. It features 30 seats mounted on a ring that rotates as it ascends the tower. It [..] Read the original article: here.

Artifacts smuggled out of Iraq, recovered and lost again are found in prime minister’s storage

Iraq finds missing artifacts in premier’s storage

BAGHDAD – More than 600 ancient artifacts that were smuggled out of Iraq, recovered and lost again have been found misplaced among kitchen supplies in storage at the prime minister’s office, the antiquities minister said Monday.
The 638 items include pieces of jewelry, bronze figurines and cylindrical seals from the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Artifacts smuggled out of Iraq, recovered and lost again are found in prime minister’s storage.

Spain IDs previously unknown Bruegel masterpiece, plans to buy it for Prado museum

Spain IDs previously unknown Bruegel masterpiece

MADRID – Spain’s Culture ministry says experts at the Prado art museum have positively identified a previously unknown masterpiece by 16th-century Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder.
Culture Minister Angeles Gonzalez Sinde says the government is negotiating to buy “The Wine of St. Martin’s Day” from a private Spanish collection so … Read more : Spain IDs previously unknown Bruegel masterpiece, plans to buy it for Prado museum.

NYC’s Frick museum director announces she’ll retire next year

NY’s Frick museum director to retire next year

NEW YORK – The director of The Frick Collection in New York City has announced she’ll retire in the fall of 2011.
Sixty-eight-year-old Anne Poulet (Poo-LAY’) has led the museum and library since 2003. During her tenure, the 1914 mansion’s galleries and public spaces were refurbished. She also created … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NYC’s Frick museum director announces she’ll retire next year.

Allegiant Travel in three-year deal to provide charter air service to Peppermill resorts

Allegiant signs three-year pact with Peppermill

LAS VEGAS – Allegiant Travel Co. will provide charter air service to Peppermill Casinos Inc.’s three Wendover, Nev., resorts as part of a new three-year deal between the companies.
The carrier said late Tuesday that it anticipates more than $20 million in revenue over the length of the contract.
The company plans … Read : Allegiant Travel in three-year deal to provide charter air service to Peppermill resorts.

Air France will offer nonstop from Orlando to Paris starting next year

Air France will fly from Orlando next year

ORLANDO, Fla. – Travel from The Magic Kingdom to Paris just got easier.
Air France announced Tuesday that it will start nonstop service from Orlando to Paris next June.
The airline will operate three flights per week from Charles de Gaulle Airport in France to Orlando International Airport in Florida.
The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Air France will offer nonstop from Orlando to Paris starting next year.

Jay-Z, Coldplay to collaborate on New Year’s Eve show in Vegas at Cosmopolitan hotel-casino

Jay-Z, Coldplay plan New Year’s Eve show in Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Jay-Z and Coldplay plan to share the stage in Las Vegas as New Year’s Eve headliners at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas casino-resort.
Cosmopolitan officials said Monday that the music superstars would also play solo sets with the performances broadcast on the hotel’s 65-foot marquee …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Jay-Z, Coldplay to collaborate on New Year’s Eve show in Vegas at Cosmopolitan hotel-casino.