Imagine spending 22 hours on a piece of artwork only to destroy the final product. For Buddhist monks, destroying the piece of art symbolizes that nothing lasts forever and carries prayers all over the world. (0) comments
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln houses a hidden gem that most students don't know exists. Tucked behind the College of Business Administration building and across from Hamilton Hall, the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery is reminiscent of an ancient Greek temple with its slender columns and arched porticoes. (0) comments
So the economy's not in the best shape. We're mired in an unpopular war with no clear end in sight. Worse yet, finals are only about a month away. What can be done? How to forget one's worries and put those troubles aside for a while? What's the cure? How about a pint-sized scamp with curly red hair belting her little orphaned heart out proclaiming that, somehow, "the sun will come out tomorrow"? Though it's been an easy target for sneering satire (and the subject of many a bad karaoke performance), it's hard to deny the unabashed optimism of the song "Tomorrow," or the classic musical, "Annie," in which it's featured. (0) comments
Even in the heart of tobacco country there isn't much need for cigarette vending machines anymore. But ten years ago, in the town of Winston-Salem, N.C., artists Clark Whittington had an epiphany. While organizing his work for a solo art show at a local cafe, Whittington decided to involve a recently banned cigarette vending machine to sell black and white photographs he had taken. (0) comments
Master of all-things quirky, Wes Anderson has built up quite the reputation since his debut film "Bottle Rocket" back in 1996. Most fans praise his unique sense of deadpan humor and choreographed set designs. "Rushmore" gave us the dress-code-enforced world of Rushmore Academy. (0) comments
Rules. They are meant to keep us safe, but as far as fashion is concerned, being safe isn't always the best option. Now more than ever the world of fashion is breaking outdated rules to create funky and fresh looks. The following are a few rules I have heard over and over again growing up but choose to defy. (0) comments
One big, dysfunctional family. That's how Jimmy Hametis, son of owners Stella and George Hametis, describes Kuhl's restaurant, a fixture of downtown Lincoln for more than 50 years. The restaurant, located at 1038 O St., was started by Pearly and Kurt Kuhl, but the Hametis family took the reins on March 29, 1985. (0) comments