Thomas Jefferson News

Fentress Global Challenge is an international competition created to stimulate students worldwide in the exploration of future design possibilities in public architecture. In its third annual competition, students are invited to envision Fentress Architects' concept, “Upcycled Architecture.”

Come on along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway at the Barn Theatre! The glamour, spectacle, and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to the Barn in 42ND STREET tonight, June 11 through 23.

Capturing the spirit of the United States through two centuries of artistic expression, From Colony to Nation: 200 Years of American Painting features more than eighty works dating from 1720 to 1918, drawn from the New-York Historical Society's large holdings of American paintings. On view June 7 through September 8, 2013, the exhibition interweaves art history and American history into a richly textured visual panorama, with subjects ranging from early Colonial portraits to urban Impressionism. The exhibition also highlights the story of the artists, patrons, and collectors whose contributions informed the history of New-York Historical.

Come on along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway at the Barn Theatre! The glamour, spectacle, and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to the Barn in 42ND STREET June 11 through 23.

Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, has announced the high sale results of their auction, 'The Property Of A Distinguished American Collector Part II' in Los Angeles. High selling items are detailed below.

After the six million dollar sale of part I, Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, is proud to announce the auction of The Property of a Distinguished American Private Collector Part II today, May 30th. This collection of letters and manuscripts is one of the greatest collections ever amassed. In the first sale a letter by Vincent van Gogh sold for $336,000 and a Thomas Jefferson letter sold for $300,000, Part II promises to be even bigger.

Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced the new spring 2013 honorees from Minnesota high schools recognizing musical theatre accomplishments by school and category for the 2012-13 SpotLight Musical Theatre Program. Now in its eighth successful year, SpotLight is Hennepin Theatre Trust's flagship educational initiative which honors and supports Minnesota high school musical theatre students and programs. This year, 56 schools, including nine from greater Minnesota, are presenting musicals made possible by the collaboration of almost 5,000 students and annually seen by an estimated 105,000 audience members.

After the six million dollar sale of part I, Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, is proud to announce the auction of The Property of a Distinguished American Private Collector Part II on May 30th. This collection of letters and manuscripts is one of the greatest collections ever amassed. In the first sale a letter by Vincent van Gogh sold for $336,000 and a Thomas Jefferson letter sold for $300,000, Part II promises to be even bigger.

As Memorial Day approaches, bringing the start of the summer travel season, many Americans look for ways to connect with our nation's history during getaways and get-togethers. To help travelers enjoy a taste of our colorful beginnings, AAA inspectors gathered their selections for favorite historic restaurants. In locations that vary from an 1885 school building to a rustic stone and wood lodge in the heart of a national park, these restaurants invite diners to step back in time while enjoying a memorable meal.

10 Buildings That Changed America, a new PBS special about ten influential American buildings that changed the way we live, work, and play, premieres tonight, May 12, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings).

PBS today unveiled a summer line-up that features a diverse array of new programming. A summer of intrigue presents new episodes of MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! productions.

Walnut Street Theatre has announced that it will honor Albert A. Giagnacova, an avid Walnut Street Theatre supporter and a member of its Board of Trustees, with the 2013 Edwin Forrest Award at its landmark 204th Anniversary Gala.

Today, April 21 at 2 p.m., author and architect Ralph G. Giordano will present 'Thomas Jefferson Architectural Paisan,' at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum.

West Virginia's newest children's museum, for the kids, by George Children's Museum, will be hosting their dedication ceremony May 11, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The dedication ceremony will be held at the historic Martinsburg Roundhouse in downtown Martinsburg, WV. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7.50 for kids, and $1 for children ages 1-5 and includes brunch, a walking tour of the museum, and free museum admission at a later date. Doors open at 9:30am.

West Virginia's newest children's museum, for the kids, by George Children's Museum, will be hosting their dedication ceremony May 11, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The dedication ceremony will be held at the historic Martinsburg Roundhouse in downtown Martinsburg, WV. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7.50 for kids, and $1 for children ages 1-5 and includes brunch, a walking tour of the museum, and free museum admission at a later date. Doors open at 9:30am.

On Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m., author and architect Ralph G. Giordano will present 'Thomas Jefferson Architectural Paisan,' at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum.

10 Buildings That Changed America, a new PBS special about ten influential American buildings that changed the way we live, work, and play, premieres on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings).

The great Thomas Jefferson once said that a walk in Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and a point of life. Representatives with an online travel service called CobbleStay.com say that the Spring and Summer are great times to visit Paris, which is known for its romance, adventure, and culture.