A brutally hot day didn't deter hundreds of art lovers from turning out to the Big Draw-In Oct. 10. And the crowd included more than just Ruskin residents. ...more

October 21, 2009

Awarding scholarships to budding artists has been a trademark of the East Hillsborough Art Guild. Now the nonprofit organization is providing 10 talented teens with free painting classes taught by a celebrated Plant City artist. ...more

June 22, 2009

Madonna dashed from the airport to an impoverished Malawi village to discuss a school she is planning to build, saying nothing to the hordes of reporters on her trail Sunday about whether she is planning to start the process of adopting a second Malawian child. ...more

March 30, 2009

The installation and dedication of a mural, one of two eco-friendly art projects facilitated by Miami-based artist Xavier Cortada, took place Nov. 10 at Tampa Preparatory School. "Setting Roots, Building Community" features a colorful interpretation of the mangrove, incorporating self-portraits and inspirational messages by students. ...more

November 19, 2008

The inaugural celebration of Fall Into the Arts was everything organizers wanted it to be - a weekend of art, music, food and fun. ...more

October 22, 2008

For 28 years, we have been the closest friends, nurturing each other, being in contact several times daily. I respected her endurance. She was made of strong stuff and suffered my ministrations. Through the years, I always listened for sounds of distress. She was a constant in my life, available, dependable. Like a soul mate, she fed my hungers and slaked my thirsts. ...more

October 15, 2008

It's not clear which brings Xavier Cortada more pleasure: teaching youngsters or creating art with them. ...more

October 8, 2008

HARTFORD, Conn. - Passing notes in study hall or getting your best friend to ask a boy if he likes you or, you know, LIKES you, is so last century. Nowadays, teenagers are snapping naked pictures of themselves on their cell phones and sending them to their boyfriends and girlfriends. ...more

June 4, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Although he shaved his mustache for the part, Petrus Antonius was seeking more than just a resemblance to famous 20th century artist Pablo Picasso. ...more

February 2, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Although he shaved his mustache for the part, Petrus Antonius was seeking more than just a resemblance to famous 20th century artist Pablo Picasso. ...more

February 2, 2008