WASHINGTON — In 2008, the Newseum — a private museum dedicated to exploring modern history as told through the eyes of journalists — opened on prime Washington real estate. Sitting almost equidistant between the White House and the Capitol on Pennsylvania Avenue, the glass-walled building became instantly recognizable for its...
Christmas at Kearney Mansion Museum Kicks off Sunday
The Fresno Historical Society has been working overtime to present a visual feast for the holidays at the Kearney Museum Mansion. On Sunday, the society debuts its "Christmas Through the Decades" tree display. Each tree is designed and styled by a local decorator. Listen to this article: "The mansion looks...
Matthew Desmond Digs into 'Eviction' at Warnors Theatre
New York Times best-selling author Matthew Desmond will talk about the impact of eviction on the lives of low-income families and its role in racial and economic inequality at Fresno's Warnors Theatre on Thursday night. Listen to this article: Desmond's most acclaimed book is "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in...
Edison High Art Students Showcase Talent with 'I am Resilient'
Michele Mazzei, an art teacher at Edison High School, is showcasing an exhibit at the M Street Arts Complex in downtown Fresno. The exhibit features art created by Edison High students and focuses on the theme of "I am Resilient." Kane Sjoberg, a junior at Edison High School, says he...
The Places It'll Go: Dr. Seuss Exhibition Hitting the Road
BOSTON — Dr. Seuss is hitting the road this fall with a large interactive exhibit that will immerse visitors in some of the most iconic books by the beloved children's writer. The exhibit is centered on a maze based on "Oh, the Places You'll Go," the Dr. Seuss book that...
Special Exhibit Reveals the Valley's Rich Latino Heritage
A popular exhibition tracing the rich history of the Central Valley's Latino community will continue through the summer. Arte Americas in downtown Fresno has extended the run of "Caminos" through Aug. 31. The historical exhibit includes first-person narratives, photographs, posters, maps, and other visuals documenting the Latino experience in the...
Exhibit Highlights Cartoonists’ Focus on First Amendment
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The First Amendment right to free speech is no laughing matter, as illustrated by a new exhibit at the world's largest cartoon library. The political cartooning display runs the gamut from a 1774 etching by Paul Revere criticizing Britain's use of tea as a political weapon to...