Destination Art http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=157726093&ft=1&f=157726093 This summer, NPR's <em>Destination Art</em> series is going off the beaten path to visit small to mid-sized North American cities that have cultivated lively arts scenes. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:16:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Destination Art http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=157726093&ft=1&f=157726093 yes Hannibal, Mo.: Art Abounds In Twain's Hometown Mark Twain found the inspiration for his classic works while growing up in the river town of Hannibal, Mo. Today, there's a new set of artistic characters in Twain's boyhood home; the town of 18,000 boasts a vibrant arts community. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/30/156564691/hannibal-mo-art-abounds-in-twains-hometown?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/30/156564691/hannibal-mo-art-abounds-in-twains-hometown?ft=1&f=157726093 Mark Twain found the inspiration for his classic works while growing up in the river town of Hannibal, Mo. Today, there's a new set of artistic characters in Twain's boyhood home; the town of 18,000 boasts a vibrant arts community. 283 no Mark Twain found the inspiration for his classic works while growing up in the river town of Hannibal, Mo. Today, there's a new set of artistic characters in Twain's boyhood home; the town of 18,000 boasts a vibrant arts community.

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]]> Destination Art This summer, NPR went off the beaten path to visit small to mid-sized North American cities that have cultivated lively arts scenes. We sent our reporters to lesser-known arts destinations with populations under 50,000 and asked you — our audience — to tell us about your favorites. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/159998823/destination-art?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/159998823/destination-art?ft=1&f=157726093 This summer, NPR went off the beaten path to visit small to mid-sized North American cities that have cultivated lively arts scenes. We sent our reporters to lesser-known arts destinations with populations under 50,000 and asked you — our audience — to tell us about your favorites. no This summer, NPR went off the beaten path to visit small to mid-sized North American cities that have cultivated lively arts scenes. We sent our reporters to lesser-known arts destinations with populations under 50,000 and asked you — our audience — to tell us about your favorites.

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]]> Yellow Springs, Ohio: Art Is The 'Core Of This City' "There is so much to see and do — things you wouldn't expect in a town of this size," says Ohio resident Cindy Adkins. "Art is everywhere — it even hangs from the trees!" Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158705907/yellow-springs-ohio-art-is-the-core-of-this-city?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158705907/yellow-springs-ohio-art-is-the-core-of-this-city?ft=1&f=157726093 "There is so much to see and do — things you wouldn't expect in a town of this size," says Ohio resident Cindy Adkins. "Art is everywhere — it even hangs from the trees!" no "There is so much to see and do — things you wouldn't expect in a town of this size," says Ohio resident Cindy Adkins. "Art is everywhere — it even hangs from the trees!"

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]]> Toledo, Ore.: 'Our Artists Meet Every Week' "Our artists meet every week for breakfast," says resident Jill Lyon. "They often advise and mentor each other, and we have a very comfortable, small-town atmosphere here with lots of Main Street meetings and conversations each day." Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158792632/toledo-ore-our-artists-meet-every-week?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158792632/toledo-ore-our-artists-meet-every-week?ft=1&f=157726093 "Our artists meet every week for breakfast," says resident Jill Lyon. "They often advise and mentor each other, and we have a very comfortable, small-town atmosphere here with lots of Main Street meetings and conversations each day." no "Our artists meet every week for breakfast," says resident Jill Lyon. "They often advise and mentor each other, and we have a very comfortable, small-town atmosphere here with lots of Main Street meetings and conversations each day."

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]]> Livingston, Mont.: 'A Stunning Mountain Backdrop' "The views are breathtaking," says Livingston resident Mira Trafton. "The wind is outrageous and blows away the feeble folks. It also steers the pretentious toward other places. The residents are eclectic and hardy." Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158881413/livingston-mont-a-stunning-mountain-backdrop?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158881413/livingston-mont-a-stunning-mountain-backdrop?ft=1&f=157726093 "The views are breathtaking," says Livingston resident Mira Trafton. "The wind is outrageous and blows away the feeble folks. It also steers the pretentious toward other places. The residents are eclectic and hardy." no "The views are breathtaking," says Livingston resident Mira Trafton. "The wind is outrageous and blows away the feeble folks. It also steers the pretentious toward other places. The residents are eclectic and hardy."

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]]> Glens Falls, N.Y.: 'Small-Town Feel, Big-Town Style' "For a smallish city, Glens Falls packs a cultural punch with music, visual art, drama and theater for all tastes and interests," says resident Erin Coon. "Don't even get me started on all the different styles of cuisine in the town." Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158906155/glens-falls-n-y-small-town-feel-big-town-style?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158906155/glens-falls-n-y-small-town-feel-big-town-style?ft=1&f=157726093 "For a smallish city, Glens Falls packs a cultural punch with music, visual art, drama and theater for all tastes and interests," says resident Erin Coon. "Don't even get me started on all the different styles of cuisine in the town." no "For a smallish city, Glens Falls packs a cultural punch with music, visual art, drama and theater for all tastes and interests," says resident Erin Coon. "Don't even get me started on all the different styles of cuisine in the town."

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]]> Fairfield, Iowa: Where 'Art Belongs To Everyone' "Fairfield, Iowa is a thriving arts community more or less in the middle of nowhere," says resident Michael Halley. "In a small town of less than 10,000, we're busting at the seams with artists of all kinds: painters, sculptors, musicians, dancers, poets." Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158894241/fairfield-iowa-where-art-belongs-to-everyone?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158894241/fairfield-iowa-where-art-belongs-to-everyone?ft=1&f=157726093 "Fairfield, Iowa is a thriving arts community more or less in the middle of nowhere," says resident Michael Halley. "In a small town of less than 10,000, we're busting at the seams with artists of all kinds: painters, sculptors, musicians, dancers, poets." no "Fairfield, Iowa is a thriving arts community more or less in the middle of nowhere," says resident Michael Halley. "In a small town of less than 10,000, we're busting at the seams with artists of all kinds: painters, sculptors, musicians, dancers, poets."

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]]> Anna Maria Island, Fla.: 'The Old Florida Feel' "Even with the annual influx of tourists and snowbirds, Anna Maria Island remains a close-knit, small town where neighbors know and care about each other," says resident Marlane Wurzbach. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158795354/anna-maria-island-fla-the-old-florida-feel?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158795354/anna-maria-island-fla-the-old-florida-feel?ft=1&f=157726093 "Even with the annual influx of tourists and snowbirds, Anna Maria Island remains a close-knit, small town where neighbors know and care about each other," says resident Marlane Wurzbach. no "Even with the annual influx of tourists and snowbirds, Anna Maria Island remains a close-knit, small town where neighbors know and care about each other," says resident Marlane Wurzbach.

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]]> North Adams, Mass.: A Manufacturing Town For Art In a valley at the foot of the Berkshire Mountains, a struggling industrial town is making an artistic comeback. North Adams is now home to MASS MoCA, one of the largest museums of contemporary art in the world — housed in 26 former factory buildings. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/20/159357612/north-adams-mass-a-manufacturing-town-for-art?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/20/159357612/north-adams-mass-a-manufacturing-town-for-art?ft=1&f=157726093 In a valley at the foot of the Berkshire Mountains, a struggling industrial town is making an artistic comeback. North Adams is now home to MASS MoCA, one of the largest museums of contemporary art in the world — housed in 26 former factory buildings. 353 no In a valley at the foot of the Berkshire Mountains, a struggling industrial town is making an artistic comeback. North Adams is now home to MASS MoCA, one of the largest museums of contemporary art in the world — housed in 26 former factory buildings.

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]]> Stratford's Big Stars, From The Bard To The Bieb When it opened in 1953, nobody expected much of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. But what began 60 years ago as two plays in a tent is now a major theater festival. It attracts half a million ticket-buyers a year to the small Ontario town — which also boasts homegrown heartthrob Justin Bieber. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/07/157782568/stratfords-big-stars-from-the-bard-to-the-bieb?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/07/157782568/stratfords-big-stars-from-the-bard-to-the-bieb?ft=1&f=157726093 When it opened in 1953, nobody expected much of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. But what began 60 years ago as two plays in a tent is now a major theater festival. It attracts half a million ticket-buyers a year to the small Ontario town — which also boasts homegrown heartthrob Justin Bieber. 500 no When it opened in 1953, nobody expected much of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. But what began 60 years ago as two plays in a tent is now a major theater festival. It attracts half a million ticket-buyers a year to the small Ontario town — which also boasts homegrown heartthrob Justin Bieber.

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]]> Columbus, Ind.: A Midwestern Mecca Of Architecture Thanks to one trailblazing industrialist, more than 60 of Columbus' buildings — including schools, churches and even a jail — were designed by a veritable who's who of modern masters. As one local tour guide puts it, "We don't build anything that isn't attractive." Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/04/157675872/columbus-ind-a-midwestern-mecca-of-architecture?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/04/157675872/columbus-ind-a-midwestern-mecca-of-architecture?ft=1&f=157726093 Thanks to one trailblazing industrialist, more than 60 of Columbus' buildings — including schools, churches and even a jail — were designed by a veritable who's who of modern masters. As one local tour guide puts it, "We don't build anything that isn't attractive." 699 no Thanks to one trailblazing industrialist, more than 60 of Columbus' buildings — including schools, churches and even a jail — were designed by a veritable who's who of modern masters. As one local tour guide puts it, "We don't build anything that isn't attractive."

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]]> Marfa, Texas: An Unlikely Art Oasis In A Desert Town In the 1970s, minimalist artist Donald Judd moved to a dusty town in West Texas, where he created giant works of art that bask beneath vast desert skies. In the years since, Marfa has emerged as a mecca for art tourism. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/02/156980469/marfa-texas-an-unlikely-art-oasis-in-a-desert-town?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/02/156980469/marfa-texas-an-unlikely-art-oasis-in-a-desert-town?ft=1&f=157726093 In the 1970s, minimalist artist Donald Judd moved to a dusty town in West Texas, where he created giant works of art that bask beneath vast desert skies. In the years since, Marfa has emerged as a mecca for art tourism. 440 no In the 1970s, minimalist artist Donald Judd moved to a dusty town in West Texas, where he created giant works of art that bask beneath vast desert skies. In the years since, Marfa has emerged as a mecca for art tourism.

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]]> What's Your Favorite Arts Town? This summer, NPR's<em> Destination Art</em> series is going off the beaten path to visit small to mid-sized North American cities that have cultivated lively arts scenes. And we want to hear from you! Where's your favorite art hot spot? What makes it unique? Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/01/156306412/whats-your-favorite-arts-town?ft=1&f=157726093 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/01/156306412/whats-your-favorite-arts-town?ft=1&f=157726093 This summer, NPR's<em> Destination Art</em> series is going off the beaten path to visit small to mid-sized North American cities that have cultivated lively arts scenes. And we want to hear from you! Where's your favorite art hot spot? What makes it unique? no This summer, NPR's Destination Art series is going off the beaten path to visit small to mid-sized North American cities that have cultivated lively arts scenes. And we want to hear from you! Where's your favorite art hot spot? What makes it unique?

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