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Coens’ folk revival ‘Llewyn’ serenades Cannes May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The Coen brothers’ resurrection of the pre-Dylan folk scene in Greenwich Village serenaded Cannes with its period music and melancholy tale of a self-destructive, feline-toting musician. “Inside Llewyn Davis” was met rapturously at the Cannes Film Festival, where it was to premiere Sunday night. Joel and Ethan Coen said their primary interest was to recreate the atmosphere of the late 1950s, very early ’60s folk revival amid the coffee shops of downtown New York.
Museum of the Confederacy focuses on Gettysburg May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Among the swords, the wrenching letters home and the haunting photographs in the Museum of the Confederacy's new exhibit on Gettysburg, few artifacts embody the ferocious battle more than the eight battle flags recovered from the bloodied fields where Pickett's Charge was fought. The flags, among more than 500 in the museum's extensive collection, are the centerpiece of "Gettysburg: They Walked through Blood," which just opened and runs through September to mark the 150th year since the Battle of Gettysburg.
Poitier debuts as a novelist with ‘Montaro Caine’ May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier's first novel, "Montaro Caine," is a corporate thriller that veers into science fiction as it follows a beleaguered New York CEO on an unexpected quest to secure two mysterious coins that may hold significant scientific and commercial value. The coins first appeared in the hands of two newborn babies that eventually grow up to marry each other. The impending birth of their first child spurs corporate greed and brings together a diverse assortment of collectors, scientists, physicians and lawyers.
Nicole Richie gets candid in new AOL web series May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
As the Twitterverse expands with millions of users, it can be hard to have a unique voice. Nicole Richie doesn't have that problem. Some examples: "It's 8:30am & I've already gotten into 5 fights' — thugs, and parents of toddlers." "This therapist is going to be GREAT for me once I stop lying to him." "I'm gonna dress up as an iPhone so my husband pays attention to me."
Caves hold special coolness factor for kids May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
It’s one thing to engage kids in nature above ground. It’s quite another to engage them below ground. Our kids, like most kids, love nature. They love it even more when it’s rainy and they can stomp in a mud puddle. But that’s all standard fun above ground. Take them below ground and there’s a whole new world to explore — one that is equal parts dark and mysterious, spooky and mesmerizing.
Great fixes for small outdoor spaces May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Sometimes, as we all know, the best things come in small packages. That can also be true of outdoor living spaces. While many people like to be able to spread out when they are outside, some of the most charming outdoor spaces are those created in a small entryway, balcony, courtyard or patio.
Outdoor makeover Week 3: Sliding door to nowhere May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
We recently had our kitchen remodeled and had a sliding glass door installed. Now we have to step down onto an old kitchen cabinet to get outside. We have an old fireplace which is a bit rusty and has seen better days. We enjoy cooking out on the charcoal grill even through the winter.
Unique condo patio makeoverMay 19, 2013 12:00 AM
My project is unique because I live in a two-story townhouse style condo and the existing space is very small. I’ve never seen a makeover for a condo patio/outdoor living space. The lack of space is why I think my backyard deserves a makeover.
Outdoor makeover week 3: The place to be! May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Having been a licensed daycare provider for 10 years now I will say that my backyard belongs to the 9 little people that I care for everyday. When my 11-hour day comes to an end I very much enjoy a relaxing evening with my husband and a glass of wine sitting outside and socializing with everyone that comes out in the summer after a long cold winter.
Outdoor makeover contest Week 3: From start to finish May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Our daughter and son-in-law never seem to have time to donate to working in the backyard nor do they have an interest to start the project. With 2 children, 5 and 3 there is always something to be done.
Americans eating more smoked seafood products May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
There's no smoke and mirrors about it — Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to. And that demand — part of a larger trend of infusing everything from salts and cocktails to fruit and teas with a kiss of smoky flavor — has smoked seafood producers like Maine's Ducktrap River moving fast to expand production. "Our sales have increased to the point where we can't keep up," says Don Cynewski, the company's general manager.
Indoor skydiving coming to Rosemont May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
By next spring, visitors to Rosemont’s restaurant and entertainment district will be able to satisfy more than just a craving for food and beverages, comic relief and shopping — they can get their thrills by jumping off a nearly 70-foot-tall building. Plans for a new indoor skydiving facility will go before the village board in June.
‘Trek’ box office falls short of expectations May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
“Star Trek Into Darkness” has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it’s not setting any light-speed records with a debut that’s lower than the studio’s expectations. The latest voyage of the starship Enterprise fell short of its predecessor, 2009’s “Star Trek,” which opened with $75.2 million.
Cary businessman turned war's terrors into art May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Cary businessman Mike Duffy studied art after he came home from the war in Vietnam. Duffy's paintings will be part of a new exhibit at the National Veterans Art Museum on Chicago's Northwest Side. "I figured I'd be dead by morning," he says of the intense gunfire that greeted his arrival in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive.
Artist replaces paintbrush with jet engine thrust May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The hurricane-force thrust from a jet engine pushes Tarinan von Anhalt into the air as she splatters an array of colors into the wind and onto a blank canvas to create the abstract designs she has become known for. Instead of paintbrushes, she uses $10 million jet engines from a Learjet to hurl blues and purples with a force that creates intense power and heat.
Faltskog reflects on ABBA, releases new solo album May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
For most of the last three decades, ABBA was but a memory for Agnetha Faltskog. She made concerted efforts to leave behind her past as one of two principal singers of the best-selling 1970s Swedish quartet, best known for its power-pop classic "Dancing Queen." "There was several years after I had stopped with the group that I couldn't listen to the music," Faltskog said. But Faltskog is back. This week she's released a new solo album called "A." It is the 63-year-old's first album since 2004's "My Colouring Book," which, at the time, she assumed would be her last release.
Tony nominations bittersweet for 3 actors May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
For three actors, the Tony Award nominations are somewhat bittersweet. Sweet, because they'd each gotten a prestigious nod. Bitter, because their shows were long gone. "It's frustrating to all of us," said Keith Carradine, nominated for best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical for "Hands on a Hardbody," which closed faster than any other new musical this season.
Discovering your city on foot May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Americans have gotten accustomed to navigating through urban areas by car, and the Interstates and arterials running around and through our cities may give potential walkers pause. But there are discoveries to be made on foot — call it urban hiking, urban walking or just going for a stroll. Paths and trails that have been created over the years, and are still being created, are being discovered as portals to urban epiphanies.
Choices in potty seats abound May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
For some hopeful parents, summertime is "tinkle time," as in setting toddlers free and diaperless outside while potty training. And like so many aspects of life with kids, potty training means gear, lots of gear. Something happened on the road to bathroom independence. The choices in potty seats and chairs proliferated and sprouted all manner of bells and whistles.
New Deerhunter written during ‘very dark’ timeMay 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Bradford Cox wrote what would become the final track of Deerhunter's forthcoming album, a song called "Punk," at a friend's house in New York during what he describes as a very difficult time. He'd gone north to get away from personal turmoil in his hometown of Atlanta, taking few items other than a borrowed leather jacket. Before work could start on the album, the band faced more difficulty — the departure of its longtime bassist Josh Fauver — which made Cox fear the band would break up. It did not, but Cox still wound up playing a melodic bass line on "Punk" during recording sessions earlier this year. "I played a lot of stuff on that song, but that's only because the demo is so confusing because I was drunk when I made it," he said during an interview at his house in Atlanta. "I was in character for that song."