It started with the book “I Like Your Work: Art and Etiquette,” a slim how-to volume that helps artists navigate the art world both socially and professionally. Topics range from the quantifiable specifics of buying and selling art to more esoteric discussions of how to experience that art.Sarah Hummel Jones was fascinated with the book — and the topics it covered — and used it as the starting point for curating a group exhibition of the same name.“I Like Your Work: Art & Etiquette,” which opens this weekend at Omaha Creative Institute, aims at getting people to experience art in manifold ways through carefully chosen works created by Kari Cholnoky, Davey Gilles, Dante Lentz and Nadege Roscoe-Rumjahn. Each artist challenges how social mores mediate critical discussions with works that confuse — or even repel — viewers, just as much as they draw them in for closer viewing.Davey Gilles’ works might at first appear like utilitarian … [Read more...] about Art notes: ‘I Like Your Work’ features art meant to ‘excite’
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As Robert Griffin III evolves at QB, Ravens will have to figure out what still works for him
At his introductory news conference Wednesday, newly signed Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III spoke mainly of the future: how he would better protect himself under center this season, how he had studied the trend of modern offenses in his year out of football, how he was excited to work with starter Joe Flacco.But even at a forward-looking media event, Griffin could not resist sprinting back to his superstar past, if only briefly. “When it's time to run for 70 [yards], I'll run for 70,” he said, evoking one of the most incredible highlights of his historic 2012 rookie season.Griffin, 28, has not come close to such a run in the past five years. Nor will he likely approach it at any point over the next five. Even if he indeed feels as healthy as he did coming out of college, as he said Wednesday, oft-injured athletes do not typically return to the athletic peak of their early- to mid-20s as they close in on 30. And so, just as Griffin will need to reckon with the physical … [Read more...] about As Robert Griffin III evolves at QB, Ravens will have to figure out what still works for him
Work Begins On Apartments For Homeless Veterans In Middletown
Construction has begun on an $8.5 million project that will convert a former nursing dormitory on Middletown’s Connecticut Valley Hospital campus into 32 units of supportive housing for homeless veterans.The project, by New Haven-based Columbus House, will offer services for residents provided by St. Vincent de Paul Middletown. The organization runs a similar residential program in the North End and also operates the local soup kitchen, food pantry and overnight warming center.Mercy Supportive Housing had operated a homeless shelter in the building until 2013, when it closed the center to focus on permanent housing.The center, previously known as the Mary Shepherd Home, will be converted into 26 one-bedroom apartments and six studio units. Common areas and facilities for on-site case management staff will also be included.“For a veteran or anyone else who’s homeless, when they’re housed, life changes for the better,” said Columbus House Executive Director … [Read more...] about Work Begins On Apartments For Homeless Veterans In Middletown
Food-stamp work requirements will lift Americans out of poverty
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Food-stamp work requirements will lift Americans out of poverty We believe our plan can support nutrition for families in need while also creating opportunities that move people forward and improve their futures. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Nation's Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Mike Conaway and Lee Bowes Published 5:00 a.m. ET April 12, 2018 We believe our plan can support nutrition for families in need while also creating opportunities that move people forward and improve their futures. CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE There is a fundamental link between poverty and work. Individuals who hold full-time … [Read more...] about Food-stamp work requirements will lift Americans out of poverty
Rep. Ryan’s contradiction: Talk inclusive politics but work with Trump
Paul Kane, The Washington Post Published 6:04 am, Thursday, April 12, 2018 WASHINGTON - Paul D. Ryan has one big regret about American politics. "The thing that bothers me most in politics today is identity politics," the House speaker said Wednesday, a few hours after announcing his plan to retire at the end of his term. Ryan, R-Wis., defined that as politicians "playing to people's divisions and exploiting people's frustrations," something he felt that liberals have long done. "The left was really good at it; now the right does it," Ryan said in an interview. A couple of hours later, Ryan drove down Pennsylvania Avenue to have dinner at the White House with President Donald Trump. He planned to bring a checklist of five or six legislative agenda items to discuss with Trump. Local Channel Now Playing: Now Playing Gunman at large after shooting victim at S.A. home, police say San Antonio Express-News Brawl turned shooting at Miller’s Pond Park … [Read more...] about Rep. Ryan’s contradiction: Talk inclusive politics but work with Trump