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Spring and art are a marriage made in heaven. The season encourages new beginnings, and art inspired by spring provides the impetus to help propel us forward, with strokes and colors that trigger joy in the brain.

Come one, come all to the Saturday grand opening of “Annapolis: An American Story,” the permanent exhibit at the Museum of Historic Annapolis at 99 Main St.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Annapolis Restaurant Week, and a celebration of Maryland Day are reasons to shake off any leftover pandemic inertia and get back out in full swing. I also want to call your attention to several learning opportunities that will help expand your appreciation of fine art and get those synapses in your brain firing on all cylinders.

For seasonal themes, there are several exhibits celebrating winter, and another inviting us to jump forward into spring. Have dinner on Valentine’s Day and enjoy art on the walls.

2022 has an interesting ring; it almost sounds futuristic. ... I am optimistic that 2022 will bring more joy and appreciation, and I wish us all a prosperous year filled with love, and of course — art.

“Annapolis: An American Story" is the permanent exhibit at the Museum of Historic Annapolis at 99 Main St. Housed in a former general store built in 1791 at City Dock, it will serve as a launchpad to all of the historical landmarks scattered throughout the city.

When it comes to gift-giving, you don’t have to wait for Midnight Madness to find affordable, one-of-a kind gifts of original art. While the quantity of superb gift art is probably the greatest I’ve seen yet, I recommend you get out to the galleries soon, because the art gifts are flying off the walls.

CARBONDALE (WSIL) -- Former U.S. senator and Illinois politician Roland W. Burris will receive a Distinguished Service Award following approval by the SIU Board of Trustees. Burris is one of

You voted for your favorites in the Best of Anne Arundel: Readers’ Choice poll.

  Celebrated pianist George Winston is revered as one of the foremost instrumental performers and composers of our time. In spring 2021, fans have an opportunity to spend three Sundays enjoying his masterful compositions while supporting select non-profit organizations and music venues that are in much need of financial support due to the hardships from the COVID-19 global pandemic. This weekend for Valentines Day (February 14, 7pm EST), Winston presents A Vince Guaraldi Tribute Concert to ra...