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Two new collections in Springfield, Illinois and Mount Vernon, Virginia include interactivity to help make history come alive.

Derren Brown's new Channel 4 series begins with his method on how to cheat one of the most mathematically impossible gambles: winning the lottery.

People's imaginations have soared with movie cars that fly, from Back to the Future to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. But Molt Taylor's famous Aerocar made that dream real.

Martin Scorsese's documentary of the Rolling Stones, Shine a Light, is a fascinating look at the sexagenarian blues-rockers. 8/10.

Marcus Cole's new "Write My Song" is musically strong, but as our recent chat with the PureSprings Gospel artist shows, he enjoys teaching as much as making music.

Ruth Brown was an Atlantic miracle.

Astaire and Rogers: The Complete Film Collection is an 11 disc box set encompassing the pair's entire cannon.

Branford Marsalis may be the perfect opening act for a midsize jazz festival - a hunch he confirmed in a tight set last night.

A lechon or Latin-American roasted suckling pig for Easter is is spectacularly unexpected. It's not the traditional holiday ham or lamb, but it's a delicious showstopper.

After receiving rave reviews from hosting the TONY's, the addition of Neil Patrick Harris will hopefully pull in ratings to an award show that has lost its luster.

The debut project from Marcus Cole has something to please everyone, but you'd expect nothing less from the former Commissioned artist and the PureSprings Gospel label.

The word is out from Michael Jackson fans in New Zealand on the much-anticipated This Is It movie....and according to them, it's all good.

In its Southeast Premiere at the Florida Film Festival, "Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story" highlights the career of the late horror movie producer-director.

Looking at the forms that the sound of emo can take in the contemporary music climate and how these came about as well as why this has caused so much controversy.

Pessimism and optimism vie for each other as one watches Jeremy Gilley's documentary. The idea is noble but will it work in a world that seems to be getting more violent?

Two new herding breeds and a sporting breed competed in the 2009 Philadelphia dog show but a Scottie named Champion Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot won Best in Show.

Whether blogging or writing for newspapers or magazines, The Elements of Journalism, provides information that is an indispensable tool for quality writing.

Western riding has a distinctive character, relaxed style and working purpose that make it quite different to other forms of horse riding.

Established by Huguenots and part of the Jewish East End, the Petticoat Lane Market is a London street market famous for its bargains on women's fashions.

In the past, Ratatat's sound involved giant-sounding guitars and synthesizers under hip hop beats. On LP3, the band explores, playing softer and more diverse songs.

Understanding managers' strategy and players' out-of-the-ordinary performance enable new and old fans to appreciate the national pastime.

It's existed in various versions for years. Now, Eisenstein's classic is unleashed in its most definitive form to date.

Buddy Guy gives blues fans an album of all new, original material that reflects the energy and confidence that the blues guitarist has been known for since the '60s.

Attending a conference is one of the best ways to gain new insights. The International Reading Association attracts teachers, parents, and writers interested in literacy.

The script behind Citizen Kane, and the Oscar it received, are up for auction...but is it worth the money?

The electric guitar is a central figure in the history of rock music. What guitars are regarded as classics of the genre?

Four years since their last album, Fear factory announce their return, and are billed to play at Sonishpere Festival and Bloodstock in the UK this coming August.

Before his wildly successful Scream series, Wes Craven's wicked imagination dreamt up and unleashed A Nightmare on Elm Street, one of the best horror films of all time.

One of Dario Argento's lesser known works, Four Flies on Grey Velvet is a flawed, but visually stunning Giallo with a haunting score from Ennio Morricone.

Suite 101 was privileged to interview Little Rock, Arkansas native Kris Allen at a press hour preceding the July 12th, 2009 concert in San Jose, CA.

Kentucky State Fair takes place from August 14-23, 2008 at the Exposition Center in Louisville. There will be concerts, horses, food, midway rides, contests and ribbons.

During the past decade, Lamb of God have evolved to reach household status in heavy music. So its good to know it's a name that can still be trusted.

The best that Las Vegas, Nevada has to offer extends beyond the 5-star hotels resort casinos. There are a lot of top-notch art, concerts and shows in Sin City as well.

With Leo on the ascendant also known as the rising sign, clues about personality are shown through appearance, speech patterns and body language.

Leo being the fifth of the Sun Signs, prides itself on being expressive. Considered to be the creative soul of the Zodiac, Leo also wants to be recognized for creativity.

Jackson memorabilia on display at London's 02 Bubble includes over 250 items from the Neverland Ranch such as the famous sequinned glove, clothing and a Rolls Royce car.

Communication is the key to over 200 years of unsurpassed skill of the Native American horseman. A magical bond between horse and rider allows for amazing results.

Life and works of Italian composer and virtuoso violinist Niccolo Paganini, dubbed as the "first superstar."

Music, dance and drama - these three characters in kanji make up the word kabuki, a traditional Japanese theatrical fusion of aesthetics and culture.

Equestrian drill teams are a major part of rodeo culture, but other venues are available. You can organize an equestrian drill team for performances and competitions.

With Shine a Light, Martin Scorsese makes not only a great concert film, but also celebrates The Rolling Stones' uniquely powerful defiance of age through rock n' roll.

William Kalush and Larry Sloman's 2006 biography of Harry Houdini presents controversial evidence that the escape artist may have also been a spy.

Solitude is an essential theme for Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler. The actor's personal parallels to the film infuse both sincerity and realism.

A medieval tournament could be a bloody and brutal spectacle, even a fight to the death.

Kevin Melcher's official title at the Omaha Sports Academy is Basketball Coordinator. It's a bit general for a guy that specifically does so much for student athletes.

In search of the perfect dry martini? Look no further than Tini Martini Bar in old St. Augustine, where martinis rule - shaken or stirred, straight up or on the rocks.

In 1975 a young man decided to adapt HG Wells' classic invasion novel into a concept album. He recruited Richard Burton, Justin Hayward, David Essex; the rest is history.

A list of the major leagues's youngest and oldest pitchers contains one memorable name and three that are not well known today except by the game's most avid followers.

A preview for the forthcoming live album Glitter and Doom has been released on Tom Waits' website.

There are hundreds of different ways in which people who love horses can find horse jobs. Following are five of the best careers for working with horses.