Articles related to "Midwestern"

Many coastal Americans are unaware of the sweet (get it?) Midwestern custom of the wedding cookie table.

Best known for his classic 1930 painting American Gothic, Grant Wood championed the artistic power of scenes from America's heartland.

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is a brightly lit, highly decorated train that travels through the Midwest United States and entertains at stops along the route.

This autobiography tells the story of a real life cattle driver in western Nebraska, Wyoming, and the Dakota Territories during the latter part of the 1800s.

In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the Midwest U.S and Canada.

The Kingwood Center is worth a trip to the mid-western state of Ohio. This Mansfield estate is filled with heritage and display gardens, greenhouses and an orangery.

Looking for some amazing Minneapolis food bargains? Check out these eclectic choices.

Distorted bass lines, squelching guitars and body-shaking beats bounce off brick walls of smoky underground joints hidden away in Smalltowns, USA, coast to coast.

in an exclusive Sutie101 interview, indie rocker Alan Morphew explores his dual passions. He is recording a new CD as a followup to 'Four More' and performing in Iowa.

The perfect brunch: Be it a great cheap omelette, creative cuisine, cajun and French food, or the best hotel buffet around, Chicago has got a brunch for you.

DVD releases of many lesser-known but well-regarded TV classics generate exposure to new audiences. Here are six great recently-released programs worth revisiting.

The 1934 Dustbowl displaced millions of people, caused countless farms to go bankrupt, created a wave of unemployment in a country already gripped by economic depression.

With regards to the famous exploits of the James-Younger Gang, the very first American train robbery occurred in Seymour, Indiana, by the locally unpopular Reno Gang.

To date, American Idol has produced eight winners and all eight Idols claim hometowns south of the Mason-Dixon Line. There must be more at play than coincidence.

Smallmouth bass are undoubtedly one of the strongest freshwater fish in the world. These fish are any angler's dream, and they are available in a number of locations.

America's Midwest competes with California, New York, and the Pacific Northwest.

Emmy-award winning Patricia Heaton returns to a weekly sitcom as a working mom dealing with her hectic life.

The GOP has been kind to repeat candidates like John McCain, but the Democratic Party has traditionally rejected second time candidates like John Edwards and Joe Biden.

Steven Soderbergh's Bubble is a solid, sparse, indie Mystery/Crime Drama that's been overshadowed by its own production and distribution.

The USA's aging electrical grid is being upgraded to a smart grid. Find out what a smart grid is, and how it benefits the environment, power producers and consumers.

There are a number of species of catfish available to anglers in the United States, all of which may be caught by fishermen who know what they are doing.

Writer and scholar Kaplan details her intense, enduring, and complicated infatuation with the French language.

Based the non-fiction book, The Informant, about how a corporate whistle blower exposed the price fixing scheme by the food industry giant, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

West Virginia coal operators push miners to extremes. They push back with rebellion and an invasion that involves thousands of men.

How to prepare blarney stones, a delicious and unusual confection made from frosted sponge cake squares and finely chopped peanuts.

In the mid-1850s, a political group called the Know-Nothings was very influential in America. It was believed that Abraham Lincoln sympathized with this party.

Sweet potato or yam casserole is an excellent dish for Thanksgiving or any fall occasion. This delicious casserole is easy to make and yields 8-10 servings.

A regional brewery outside of St. Louis produces beers very different from the "King of Beers" brewed practically next door, and very different from each other.

Christie Hefner has been the head of the Playboy Publishing and Entertainmenet Empire founded by her father since 1988. She is stepping down to explore new opportunities.

The Backyardigans Mighty Match-Up is a cute little series for the 2-to-5 age group. 6/10.

An introduction to The Buckeye Trail, a hiking trail that traverses the entire state of Ohio.

As his popularity reached a zenith during the 1936 election, FDR took steps to attract black voters to the Democratic Party and create an enduring political majority.

If Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon read the history book Images of America: Port Charlotte would he have envisioned a retirement haven around Charlotte Harbor, Fla?

Agate Nesaule writes first novel, In Love with Jerzy Kosinski, about post war and immigrant struggles in America. A Woman in Amber was Nesaule's award-winning memoir.

Milwaukee celebrates its brief window of warm weather with a Summer packed full of ethnic festivals that highlight the diversity of the local population.

Naples, Florida -always a top Sunshine State destination - offers great summertime savings. The Inn on Fifth is one.

Behind the microphone for seven decades, Paul Harvey spanning several generations. His outright success as a radio personality since 1933 made him an icon.

Any outdoor space or collection of pots can become a much-needed home for bees with a few simple ideas.

Before dismissing R&B girl groups as no-talent, female coteries constructed by music execs, do yourself a favor and meet the beautiful and talented quartet Rich Girl.

Part memoir, part statement on the ever changing society of the United States, Writing in an Age of Silence is a touching and well-written book.

IRS releases details of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act college tax credits in time for back-to-school. A new credit for higher income families and expanded 529.

The annual German cultural touchstone transforms into a unique family-friendly Southern Indiana celebration of heritage, good food, and autumnal good spirit.

With all the Olympic action going on, young adults may find the numerous books about their favorite sports to be appropriate reads.

Rereading The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen recently, it is hard not to recognize why the book received as much acclaim as it did.

For anyone who has spent time in the north woods of Wisconsin, you may have heard about the infamous Hodag. What is a Hodag? Read on to find out.

Annie Griffiths Belt isn't just a great photographer, but also a good writer. Her 2008 book, both a collection of her work and an autobiography, is inspirational.

As the recession hits the housing market and people find it more difficult to buy and sell their properties, many people are looking at alternative building methods.

People of every age and ability, including those who are blind, deaf, amputees, or in wheelchairs, have opportunities to enjoy or compete in baseball and softball.

Artist and Northwestern University Professor Emeritus William Conger's works combine technique, complexity and distinctive abstract brilliance.

Best known for his essays, short stories and lengthy novels, David Foster Wallace will be remembered as one of the most innovative American authors of his time.