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Independent Art Fair is back and in fine form. Returning to TriBeCa’s stylish Spring Studios after a brief dalliance farther downtown , this year’s edition of the modestly scaled but elegantly curated art fair features 17 new exhibitors, out of 67 in total, spread over four floors. Though its overall vibe is still more reassuring than revolutionary, an exciting, unsettled energy runs through its exhibits, and I found it more difficult than usual to make this standout list of only 10 picks. First Floor Chris Sharp It’s a cliché to call small paintings “jewel-like,” but it’s hard to resist with four little delights created by the painter Altoon Sultan , who debuted at Marlborough Gallery in the 1970s and now lives in Groton, Vermont. Painted with egg tempera on calfskin parchment, they show close-ups of agricultural machinery in near primary colors. Precise but not fussy, geometric but anchored in figuration, they appear drenched with sunlight even with no sightline … [Read more...] about An Elegant Return to Form at Independent Art Fair

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — It's been a month since a Montana judge temporarily blocked enforcement of a state law that required transgender people to undergo surgery before they could change their gender on their birth certificate, and the state still isn't in compliance with the court order, the ACLU of Montana said. Jon Ebelt, spokesperson for the state health department, said the agency is still working with the Department of Justice to review the April 21 ruling and its implications. He did not respond to an email asking if that meant the state was evaluating whether to appeal the order. “We have continued to be patient in allowing the state time to comply with the court ordered preliminary injunction," the ACLU of Montana said in a recent statement. “However, close to one month has passed and the State’s willful indifference to the court order is inexcusable." Montana is among a growing list of Republican-controlled states that have moved to restrict transgender rights, including … [Read more...] about Montana not following transgender birth certificate ruling

0 Politics & Government To mark Public Service Recognition Week, Brookline invited staff members to nominate their colleagues and peers for recognition. Annie Sandoli , Patch Staff Posted Reply BROOKLINE, MA — The Town of Brookline acknowledged employees last week as part of National Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW), according to Town Administrator Mel Kleckner. Celebrated during the first week of May since 1985, PSRW is a nationwide public education campaign designed to honor those who serve as federal, state, county and local employees. "So many people put in remarkable effort to make town government run smoothly and effectively, and many of them do so behind the scenes," Kleckner said in a statement. "Public Service Recognition Week is an opportunity for us to pause and show our gratitude for their efforts, which directly benefit the community." To mark PSRW, Brookline invited staff members to nominate … [Read more...] about Brookline Honors Staff During National Public Service Recognition Week

0 Community Corner The Brookline Youth Awards is an opportunity for residents to hear about the character, challenges, and dreams of its young people. Annie Sandoli , Patch Staff Posted Reply BROOKLINE, MA — The 12th annual Brookline Youth Awards will take place on Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, according to BrooklineHub.com . The Brookline Youth Awards is an opportunity for residents to hear about the character, challenges, and dreams of its young people as well as adults dedicated to their success, through the power and intimacy of video interviews. There are no barriers to be eligible for an award other than the recipient must be between the ages of 13 and 19 and either live in or go to school in Brookline. Past recipients have been recognized for their outstanding in-school and out-of-school achievements, courage overcoming adversity or helping others do the same, displaying exceptional … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Brookline Youth Awards To Take Place On May 24

Ever since Oysters Rockefeller was invented at Antoine's in New Orleans at the turn of the last century, restaurants from coast to coast have been trying to duplicate or improve on this much-loved recipe. While we love oysters raw, the baked, broiled and grilled versions never go out of style - which is why they've become a staple at many Bay Area restaurants. Here are six of my favorites: Brenda's French Soul Food The New Orleans-inspired menu offers three choices of broiled oysters ($2.75 each): Casino, with bacon, green onions, crumbles of Brenda's irresistible biscuits, Parmesan and gruyere cheeses; Tchoupitoulas, with cayenne butter, garlic and herbs; and Orleans, with a rich "blackened voodoo" barbecue sauce. 652 Polk St. (at Eddy), San Francisco; (415) 345-8100. frenchsoulfood.com. Breakfast and brunch or lunch daily; dinner Wednesday-Saturday. Keiko À Nob Hill This stylish Old World restaurant, which took over what used to be Le Club and Charles … [Read more...] about 6 great places for cooked oysters

0 Real Estate Exploring new houses near Brentwood? Find your price point among the latest properties with open houses scheduled. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply BRENTWOOD, CA — Sometimes shopping for a house online doesn't quite get the job done. Pictures might not show what a house has to offer, and they can sometimes make a fixer-upper seem larger and fancier than it really is. That's the beauty of the IRL open house: No more guesswork involved! Ready to see what's out there? To jump-start your search, we've compiled a list of the five latest homes on the open-house circuit in the Brentwood area. That way, you can get a feel for what's available prior to making the big decision. Here is an address, photo, price and bedroom/bath information for each property listed — including a home in the Los Angeles area with 5 beds and 6.5 baths for $12.9 million, and another in the Los Angeles area with 2 beds and 2.5 baths for … [Read more...] about 5 Brentwood Area Open Houses Worth A Look

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 12 Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 22-28: May 22: Pianist Peter Nero is 88. Actor-director Richard Benjamin is 84. Actor Frank Converse is 84. Actor Barbara Parkins (“Peyton Place,” ″Valley of the Dolls”) is 80. Songwriter Bernie Taupin is 72. Actor Al Corley (“Dynasty”) is 67. Singer Morrissey is 63. Actor Ann Cusack (“Jeff Foxworthy Show,” ″A League of Their Own”) is 61. Bassist Dana Williams of Diamond Rio is 61. Guitarist Jesse Valenzuela of Gin Blossoms is 60. Actor Mark Christopher Lawrence (“Chuck”) is 58. Singer Johnny Gill is 56. Bassist Dan Roberts of Crash Test Dummies is 55. Actor Brooke Smith (“Grey’s Anatomy,” ″The Silence of the Lambs”) is 55. Actor Michael Kelly (“House of Cards”) is 53. Model Naomi Campbell is 52. Actor Anna Belknap (“CSI: NY”) is 50. Singer Donell Jones is 49. Actor Sean Gunn (“Guardians of … [Read more...] about Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 22-28

Details are beginning to emerge about what happened inside a Laguna Woods church Sunday after 1 p.m., when a gunman opened fire and some parishioners were able to subdue him and recover two handguns. Authorities said the actions of churchgoers likely saved lives. As of Sunday night, federal and local authorities were still piecing together what happened. A suspect is in custody, but authorities are not sure of a motive. One person died, and five others were injured. California Churchgoers tackled, hogtied gunman after deadly Laguna Woods church shooting The Orange County Sheriff’s Department says it detained a suspect and a weapon at a church shooting in Laguna Woods. Here is a rundown of what we know: The shooting The gunfire erupted at 1:26 p.m. inside Geneva Presbyterian Church. Tom Cramer, leader of the Presbytery of Los Ranchos and a former pastor at the Geneva Presbyterian Church, said the shooting happened at a lunch reception … [Read more...] about A church shooting met with ‘exceptional heroism’: What unfolded in Laguna Woods

A Las Vegas man accused of killing a man and wounding five others at a Taiwanese church in California on Sunday, allegedly motivated by political tensions between China and Taiwan, was charged Tuesday with murder. David Chou, 68, faces 10 counts that include first-degree murder, five counts of attempted murder and four counts of possessing destructive devices with the intent to kill or harm, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said Tuesday. Spitzer said at a news conference the charges carry penalties that could include death or life without the possibility of parole. "This is not a case that I'm ruling out for death," Spitzer said. He added that Chou's case was about a suspect concealing themselves in plain view before ambushing congregants. "He did everything he could to fit in, to make himself one of them," Spitzer said. Chou’s goal was to “execute in cold blood as many people in that room as possible," Spitzer said. "He had the ammunition to do it. He had … [Read more...] about Suspect in Taiwanese church shooting charged with murder, aimed to “execute in cold blood” as many as possible, DA says

0 Real Estate Peek inside the homes currently on the market near you. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply ST. PETE, FL — Sifting through new home listings around St. Pete online can be fun, but it's even more fun seeing it in person. Ready to start hunting? To jump-start your search, we've put together a list of the five most recent homes to hit the open-house circuit in the St. Pete area. That way, you can get a feel for what kinds of properties are out there without committing to a house blindly. Below is an address, photo, price, home size and open-house time for each property on our list — including a listing in the ST PETERSBURG area with 4 beds and 3 baths for $975,000, and another in the ST PETERSBURG area with 2 beds and 1 bath for $379,999. Like what you see? Simply click on any address in the list to get more photos and details. Happy house hunting! Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using … [Read more...] about 5 St. Pete Area New Open Houses To Check Out