“CMPA created the Torchlight Center exactly for this opportunity to encourage faculty, students and alumni to work together on projects here in Florida. We are excited to see these efforts begin to pay off.”
“Invisible History: Middle Florida’s Hidden Roots,” which sheds light on the little-known history of plantations and the enslaved in North Florida, will premiere on WFSU at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 20.
“While this project focuses on northern Florida, it is a microcosm of the idea of how slavery shaped all of America, which makes it, we believe, a relevant documentary for national distribution,” Scoon said.
The project benefited from the expertise of faculty from FSU and Florida A&M University, as well as support of local museums and archival resources.
Judgment of Paris: The tasting that changed wine forever
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In a Parisian hotel 45 years ago, some of France’s biggest wine experts came together for a blind tasting.
The finest French wines were up against upstarts from California. At the time, this didn’t even seem like a fair contest France made the world’s best wines and Napa Valley was not yet on the map so the result was believed to be obvious.
Instead, the greatest underdog tale in wine history was about to unfold. Californian wines scored big with the judges and won in both the red and white categories, beating legendary chateaux and domaines from Bordeaux and Burgundy.
WFSU s Screening and Discussion: Invisible History: Middle Florida s Hidden Roots
Invisible History: Middle Florida s Hidden Roots
This virtual Zoom event will take place Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ET.REGISTER HERE The Invisible History documentary project will shed light on the little-known history of plantations and the enslaved in North Florida. By creating a visually compelling story that explores the history of a people who contributed so much to what Leon County is today, it aims to advance a sense of place and identity for hundreds of thousands of African Americans. The program depicts the invisible history of slavery in Leon County and attempts to trace its economic, social and political effects on our community today. [More]
To mark Teacher Appreciation Week, which starts Monday, the Senator John Heinz History Center and its family of museums will offer free admission for teachers and educators during the month of May.
All educators, including grades K-12 and college, with a valid teacher ID are eligible to receive free admission to the Heinz History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, and Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.
Free admission includes access to the History Center exhibit, âAmerican Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith,â developed in partnership with the Smithsonianâs National Museum of American History.
For information or tickets, go online to www.heinzhistorycenter.org/tickets.
Why it’s nearly impossible to buy an original Bob Ross painting
The famed TV artist was one of history’s most prolific painters. But you’re not likely to find his work on the open market.
By:
Zachary Crockett |
@zzcrockett
Bob Ross is not a hard man to find.
Though he died in 1995, the late TV painter remains an omnipresent cultural staple. His Chia Pet perm, nap-inducing voice, and meme-worthy sayings “
Happy little trees!” have transcended time. On YouTube, old episodes of his show,
The Joy of Painting, boast ~
450m views.
Online, you can acquire Bob Ross paints, Bob Ross brushes, Bob Ross underwear, Bob Ross coffee mugs, Bob Ross energy drinks, Bob Ross watches, and Bob Ross toasters.