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The hats in the Fingerhut
Dr. Seuss kept two secrets under lock and key — his hat and art collections. Born Theodor Seuss Geisel in Springfield, Mass., he became a household name and national icon for his colorful illustrations and jaunty rhymes. But only his wife Audrey...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Animals, Fine Artists, Artists, NASCAR
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The fantastical hats of Dr. Seuss set to land at Laguna Beach
A traveling selection of hats, helmets, bonnets and caps once owned by Dr. Seuss makes a SoCal stop at a Laguna Beach art gallery on Friday. Photo Gallery: 7 things you didn't know about Dr. Seuss The touring "Hats Off to Dr. Seuss!" exhibit is part...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Artists, Landforms, Caves and Caverns, Arts
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Jay-Z's 1939 look-alike - Is rapper a time traveler or vampire?
Once in a while an old photograph pops up, featuring someone who bears a striking resemblance to a person everyone knows. It's happened to Nicolas Cage in the past, leading some to believe he's a vampire. Now it looks like Jay-Z is the one with a...
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When are the 2013 Tony nominations?
Tuesday is a big day for Broadway with the Tony nominations set for a live webcast starting at 5:30 a.m. PDT. The nominations will be announced on TonyAwards.com by multiple Tony winner Sutton Foster (most recently for "Anything Goes") and "Modern...Tags: Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Ceremonies, Radio, Culture
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Review: Tom Cruise's 'Oblivion' a sci-fi adventure to remember
"Oblivion" will make you remember, not forget. This Tom Cruise vehicle is a throwback to the days when on-screen science fiction was about speculative ideas rather than selling toys to tots — think of it as the most expensive episode of "The...Tags: Arts and Culture, Science Fiction (Movie Genre), Rod Serling, Oblivion (movie), Entertainment
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Rare Annie Russell film discovered, will be shown at Rollins theater
Theater and history lovers alike are in for a treat with the closing production of Annie Russell Theatre's 80th season. The theater at Rollins College opens Oliver Goldsmith's classic "She Stoops to Conquer" on Friday, April 19, but a three-minute...
Tags: Arts and Culture, University of Georgia, Colleges and Universities, Rollins College, Education
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In this minute at June Lake, nothing happens. Which is the point.
If you’ve got a moment, you’ve got just enough time for “A Minute Away,” a new video offering from the Travel section. This week’s destination is sleepy little June Lake, Calif., about 20 miles from the Mammoth Mountain ski...
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Brain need cleansing? Try 'A Minute Away'
Got a minute? That's just enough time to meet “A Minute Away,” a new video feature at latimes.com/travel that's designed to give you a moment's peace, a brief cleansing of the brain and maybe a travel idea or two. Lots of showing, not so...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Social Media, Travel
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Matt Lauer jokes about image problems at NBCU News upfront
At the NBC News Group’s upfront presentation Thursday in New York City, “Today” host Matt Lauer wasted no time in addressing the problems plaguing the once-dominant morning program. “I would like to tackle what might be a teeny...Tags: MSNBC (tv network), The New York Times, NBCUniversal, Matt Lauer, NBC (tv network)
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Tom Clemens edits second volume of work of Civil War general Ezra Carman
Name: Thomas G. Clemens Age: 62 City in which you reside: Keedysville Day job: retired professor emeritus, Hagerstown Community College; licensed Battlefield Guide at Antietam; president, Save Historic Antietam Inc., a battlefield preservation...
Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Arts and Culture, Antietam National Battlefield, Battle of Antietam, Teaching and Learning
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Design Sponge's Past & Present column now a DIY book
You can learn a lot about history by studying the objects in our home, said Amy Azzarito, author of the new book “Past & Present: 24 Favorite Moments in Decorative Arts History and 24 Modern DIY Projects Inspired by Them” ($27.50; Abrams)....
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New York Fashion Week fall 2013: Raif menswear review
NEW YORK -- For the first time, Raif Adelberg presented his cashmere-heavy Raif fall-winter 2013 menswear runway collection during New York Fashion Week, staging a runway show Saturday in the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center as part of Details...Tags: Lincoln Center, Band of Outsiders, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Sickle Cell Disease, Fashion Shows
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