One instance of distinguishing the crap from the glory in contemporary art.
The recent paintings of Dickson Schneider, now on exhibit.

By Katina Huston.

The billboards on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles are big enough to see from the air.
A Hollywood insider interprets their true message — and explains the state of the entertainment industry.

By Donald Bull.

A culinary—and cultural—mission.

Story and photography by Sean David Hobbs.

James Barnett, Painter and Nerd, answers a few questions about his paintings.
His art doesn’t just imitate life. It imitates video games, which imitate life. Got that?

At left: Barnett’s “Goldrush,” based on Team Fortress 2, a squad-based multi-player shooter game.

For the character who has everything.
So far, there are no reports of pink plaid bagpipes. Not yet.

By Christine Joly de Lotbiniere.

Learning real blues from the real bluesmen in the place where it all began.

Katie Urbaszewski reports from Clarksdale, Mississippi.

“If I can do it, you can do it.”

NewsPlink’s Mame McCutchin slays us when she takes on the New York comedy crowd.

Noble & Cooley are still the drum-makers of choice for rock stars, children, and old soldiers.

Story and photography by Robert Stewart.

You can put God into the music.
But you can’t take the music out of the man.

By Steve Heath.

Elvis and his worldly belongings.

By Sean McNamara.
Photography by Elle Maloney.

This is the real thing: Blues, R&B, and even air guitar have roots here.

Poor Monkey’s of Merigold, Mississippi reviewed by Steve Heath.
Wild Bill’s Social Club of Memphis, Tennessee reviewed by Sean David Hobbs.

The movie based on the book opens Friday. But don’t go for the plot.
Go to see the views of Rome and to stimulate the appetite.
By Hannes Stein.

Remodelista calls upon the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky.

Britney, Brando, Anna Nicole and Whitney.
Sometimes it’s hard to be rich and famous.
By Andy Mayoras.

A new film, “A Wink and a Smile,” opens next week.
At left, Inga prepares to perform.
Slideshow, plus an interview with the director by Elisabeth Squires.