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Rademaker's small museum in Santa Barbara, Calif., aims to preserve the paper sewing patterns women used to make French ...

The guest bedroom offers opposing patterns to create a fresh and contemporary feel with a nod to the past. Striped fabric on the upholstered headboard works as a counterpoint to walls covered in ...

Madama Butterfly is an easily approachable production that engages newcomers and seasoned operagoers alike. This production is on stage until February 16, 2025.

Designer Meg Braff knows Palm Beach style. Take one look at her West Palm Beach showroom, with its carefully curated resort-glam offerings, and you’ll see what we mean. Now the tropical-punchy style ...

Amid the elegance of Zurich’s Opera House, 'Madame Butterfly' unfolds a deeply moving tale of passion and sorrow, leaving an unforgettable mark on all who witness it As I approached the grand Opera ...

The future of “Madama Butterfly” at the Canadian Opera Company is — pun not intended — up in the air. Joshua Chong is a Toronto-based arts critic and culture reporter for the Star.

Puccini’s Japanese tragedy Madama Butterfly has somehow been caught in the eye of a perfect storm: between charges of colonialist Orientalism on the one hand and misogynist objectification on the ...

The book, which looks specifically at flat-fronted Victorian terraced house types, is the first in a proposed series of downloadable documents which will eventually cover almost all of the UK’s ...

With these 28 loom knitting patterns, crafters of all skill levels can embark on an exciting journey of creativity and craftsmanship. Whether you're a beginner looking to hone your skills or an ...

has returned to the Canadian Opera Company for an eight-show run in a new-to-Toronto production of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” ...