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Archie White awarded fine arts degree from East Sussex College aged 96 years and 56 days
A former solicitor from Hastings is believed to have become Britain’s oldest new graduate after receiving a degree in fine art at the age of 96.
Archie White, who retired at 92, said he was “not too bothered about being the oldest graduate or not” and had thoroughly enjoyed studying at East Sussex College.
The overwhelming first impression of Sheri Schwarz's painting Sarugaku is of panic, limbs flailing, mouths open in screams. Because it's part of "#Unload: Pick Up The Pieces" - the new exhibit at the Ely Center of Contemporary Art on Trumbull Street, running through November 11 - you'd be excused for looking for the guns, the blood, the signs of injury.
The Dietrich Theater will be announcing a public fundraising campaign Saturday to help ensure the future of Tunkhannock's premier cultural organization. The sustainability campaign seeks to raise $335,000 to satisfy loans, which cost the Dietrich $2,600 a month, said Dietrich executive director Erica Rogler.
"The Trump Prophecy," a movie that follows a retired Florida firefighter as God tells him in 2011 that Trump will be president , is making its big screen debut across the United States this week. Liberty University and ReelWorks Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina, produced the film, and it's playing in about 1,200 theaters countrywide, according to a Liberty University news release.
In recent years, photographers from all over have flocked to countries affected by the refugee crisis, following the travails of migrants seeking refuge in Turkey, Greece and Lebanon. Others went to the source of the exodus, highlighting tragedies in Myanmar, Afghanistan and South Sudan.
This adaptation of a bestselling book follows an Indian trickster who is looking for his father in France and gets into scrapes across Europe. it's a lively affair with an international cast and Bollywood numbers, but something is lacking A Mumbai street magician embarks on a European odyssey and gets a taste of the immigrant experience in Ken Scott's ambitious adaptation of Romain Puertolas' bestselling novel.
Is there a THIRD woman? Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti claims he is representing a client with 'credible information' about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and will be 'demanding the opportunity to testify' From training exercises to expeditions in the North Pole and happy family reunions: Incredible photographs give a glimpse into life of the Royal Navy Amazing photographs taken by Royal Navy photographers give a glimpse into the daily work carried out by members of the force. From Royal Marines practicing alongside the Navy in embarkation drills to emotional homecomings after a voyage at sea these images released by the Ministry of Defense show every aspect of life in the Navy.
Guns in schools to protect students from grizzly bears? Betsy DeVos endured yet another rocky Senate confirmation hearing to become education secretary - this time on a theater stage.
Guns in schools to protect students from grizzly bears? Betsy DeVos endured yet another rocky Senate confirmation hearing to become education secretary - this time on a theater stage. During the performance at Arena Stage, about a dozen student actors from local high schools played frustrated Democrats and friendly Republicans grilling DeVos about the public education, the role of the federal government in civil rights, and her family wealth.
Guns in schools to protect students from grizzly bears? Betsy DeVos endured yet another rocky confirmation hearing in the Senate to become education secretary - this time on a theater stage. In a play performed Monday at Washington's Arena Stage theater, about a dozen student actors from local high schools posed as frustrated Democrats and friendly Republicans to grill DeVos on the merits of public education, the role of the federal government in civil rights, and her family wealth.
Guns in schools to protect students from grizzly bears? Betsy DeVos endured yet another rocky confirmation hearing in the Senate to become education secretary - this time on a theater stage. In a play performed Monday at Washington's Arena Stage theater, about a dozen student actors from local high schools posed as frustrated Democrats and friendly Republicans to grill DeVos on the merits of public education, the role of the federal government in civil rights, and her family wealth.
In this Sept. 24, 2013, file photo, artist Robert Indiana, known for his LOVE artwork, poses in front of that painting at New York's Whitney Museum of American Art.
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Bright Dead Things , Lucky Wreck , This Big Fake World and Sharks in the Rivers- returned in August with a selection of work that bravely explores agency, power and autonomy. Inside, LimA3n, who currently serves on the faculty of Queens University of Charlotte Low Residency M.F.A program and the 24Pearl Street online program for the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center, writes frankly and ferociously about racism, fertility and gender roles-and even drafts up a new National Anthem.
NEW YORK: The National Gallery in London persuaded a U.S. appeals court that three grandchildren of a muse for French artist Henri Matisse should not reclaim a 1908 painting they said was stolen. In a 3-0 decision on Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York said sovereign immunity shielded the museum and Britain from having to return "Portrait of Greta Moll" to the grandchildren, Oliver Williams and Margarete Green from Britain and Iris Filmer from Germany.
In the many tributes that have been paid to John McCain over the last few days, he has been praised as a warrior, prisoner of war, leading member of Congress, presidential candidate, and statesman. Despite their differences with him, many if not most commentators have been quick to praise McCain as a great American.
This happened a few days ago but it's still worth chronicling as another example of social justice warriors demanding everything be made a safe space. The Nation published a poem by someone named Anders Carlson-Wee which is just over 100 words long.
A Las Vegas doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges in connection with a sweeping crackdown on health care fraud by the Department of Justice. A Las Vegas doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges in connection with a sweeping crackdown on health care fraud by the Department of Justice.