The Seattle Art Museum is hosting a focused exhibition of Edward Hopper's iconic paintings entitled "Edward Hopper's Women." The exhibit is set to run through March 1, 2009. One of the highlights of the exhibit is Hopper's famous 1929 composition Chop Suey which represents one of Hopper's first forays into urban settings with his paintings. Use your Go Seattle Card to get into the Seattle Art Museum and see their impressive collection of art from around the Pacific Rim, Europe, the Middle East and local works from the Pacific Northwest. … [Read more...]
Young Artists Featured in “Irreverent: Contemporary Nordic Craft Art”
January 23, 2009 By 5 Comments
Think you know all about the art and design of the Nordic countries? Forget IKEA and ABBA and make sure you check out the exhibit running at the Yerba Buena Center from January 23rd to April 12th. "Irreverent: Contemporary Nordic Craft Art" is showing the latest and greatest from the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) with an emphasis on young stars and up and coming talent. Use your Go San Francisco Card to get in to the Yerba Buena Center and enjoy all this amazing museum has to offer. … [Read more...]
Mount Dora Makes a Perfect Break From Orlando
January 7, 2009 By 3 Comments
The town of Mount Dora, Florida sits about 25 miles NW of Orlando but it feels a lot further away from the fast paced world of theme parks. This tranquil little town with tree lined streets sits on the shores of Lake Dora. "Mount" because it is elevated higher than most of the Central Florida area, 266 feet above sea level. Many visit this quaint town for the historic bed and breakfasts, antique shops and sightseeing but there are many parks for sports, fishing and picnicking. You can also make the round trip to Tavares on the Mount Dora Railway offering great views of Lake Dora, tropical foliage and wildlife from its’ open window coaches. There are numerous festivals throughout the year ranging from the Mount Dora Art Festival, the Bike Festival and the Craft Festival. So make the trip to beautiful Mount Dora on a day you’re not using the Go Orlando Card. … [Read more...]
