Gift Guide
December 5, 2023

20 Gift Ideas From the 2023 “Oprah’s Favorite Things” List

When there are Christmas lights and festive foods in the store, you know that the holidays are upon us. One of the more recent ways of getting into the gift-giving spirit is with the annual release of Oprah Winfrey’s “Favorite Things List.” For 2023, she has picked out dozens of products that come from BIPOC-, women-, and veteran-founded companies, which can be purchased on Amazon and Oprah Daily.

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Academy
December 5, 2023

Discover the Secrets of Drawing Realistic Portraits

Have you ever seen a realistic portrait and wished that you knew how to create something similar? Thanks to My Modern Met Academy's new course, Realistic Portrait Drawing Made Easy, you'll discover all the tips, tricks, and techniques to produce a portrait that looks incredibly real. Taught by accomplished artist Matheus Macedo, who is known for his realistic drawings, this online class takes you step by step through the creative process.

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Music
December 4, 2023

Watch Jon Batiste “Break Musical Barriers” by Playing Beethoven’s ‘Für Elise’ as Blues and Gospel Music

Classical music sometimes seems worlds away from more contemporary genres. And yet, it is all connected. Grammy Award winner Jon Batiste is keenly aware of this, having received training in both classical and jazz training, as well as having experimented with pop and rock in his latest albums. When asked in an interview about breaking musical barriers, he took to the piano, and let the first notes from Beethoven's “Für Elise” do the explaining.

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Astrophotography
December 4, 2023

Stars Align for Photographer in this Rare Photo of an Aurora, STEVE, and the Milky Way

When British photographer Stephen Pemberton heard reports that the Aurora borealis would be visible in his area, he quickly gathered his camera equipment and headed out the door. He made his way to his favorite location in Northumberland—the Howick Bath House. Free from light pollution, the structure makes for an interesting setting. Once he arrived, he was pleased to see that the Aurora was active, but he certainly didn't expect what came next.

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