Did you know that Minnesota is one of the most literate states in the U.S.? My recent visit to Minneapolis proved that point in spades as resident and visiting book lovers alike have ample literary opportunities all over the city… and not just in bookstores! My recent visit to the City of Lakes coincided with […]
Read more "A Book Bonanza in Minneapolis!"What an absolutely bonkers fall season it has been! In addition to lecturing, I participated in a number of literary events which has kept me hopping all over the Sunshine State. Check out this quick recap and be sure to scroll to the end of this post for a very nice surprise! To kick things […]
Read more "Autumnal Bookish Adventures… and an Exciting Surprise Announcement!"The summer months are when folks typically slow down, rest and take vacations… but not me! The first weekend in June consisted of back-to-back bookish events for yours truly, so here’s a brief recap… First up is White Rose Books & More in Kissimmee, FL. If this indie bookstore sounds familiar to you, it may […]
Read more "Big Bookish Weekend!"Lately I have been doing a ton of research on The Highwaymen, a collection of African American artists who painted fantastic Florida landscapes and then sold them on the roads and highways of the Sunshine State from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. If you have been following the blog the past couple of years, you […]
Read more "An Art Historical Holy Grail"I don’t know about you, but from my perspective, the world seems to be in a weird state of flux. COVID cases are dropping dramatically in some areas, but sadly rising in others. Mask mandates are going away and people are gathering in large groups for festivals, concerts and other forms of entertainment, both indoors […]
Read more "The Morgan Library & Museum"Saturday night I attended the Unusual Frida Art Show currently on view at the Downtown Orlando Library. This show features 26 local artists each depicting their personal connection to the artist Frida Kahlo. The artwork was wildly diverse, as were the artists. It is so interesting to me the different ways in which people, and […]
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The Wandering Art Historian 