Crossword Puzzle

Crossword Puzzle

Test your knowledge on our July Crossword Puzzle! Click on the link to fill out your answers. July Crossword Puzzle Good Luck! Across 3. Gilbert and Sullivan wrote in this music genre 5. Who is the narrator in Stephen King’s Shawshank Redemption 6. Who is the...
Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

Today, we are looking at the life and career of Pop Art artist, Andy Warhol.  Born Andrew Warhola in 1928, Andy showed an interest in art at an early age. His upbringing in Pittsburgh was filled with economic hardships but his family encouraged him to take art...
John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent was born on January 12, 1856 and was the eldest of the surviving Sargent children. His parents were Dr. Fitzwilliam Sargent and Mary Newbold Singer. His father was a doctor in Philadelphia but left America in 1854 to live in Europe after the death...
Edward Hopper

Edward Hopper

For the month of July, we’ll be examining some of America’s famous painters. To kick things off, we’ll be exploring the life and career of Edward Hopper.  Edward Hopper was known for capturing scenes of everyday life. You can see some of his art at...
Recommendations for Pride Month

Recommendations for Pride Month

We’re celebrating Pride Month all month long! In this post, we have gathered a list of some popular books and movies to check out this month! Book Recommendations Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns Tomorrow will be...
Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk

In today’s post, we are writing about LGBTQ activist and first openly gay man to hold a public office in California, Harvey Milk. We’ve also added books and media for further study below!  “there is hope that the system can work for all minorities if we...

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