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Museum of Ice Cream at The Domain closing after four years
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Museum of Ice Cream at The Domain will soon be closing its doors after serving up scoops and photo opportunities to the Austin community for four years. The museum said it would close its doors at its lease’s conclusion. The Austin Business Journal reported the museum’s lease would end on July…
Read MoreBuilding a Living Archive at the Guggenheim: An Interview with Rashid Johnson
Rashid Johnson recently opened an expansive career survey in New York. Photo: David Heald © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York Being honored with a solo exhibition at the Guggenheim is arguably one of the most significant milestones an American artist can achieve. Despite the curatorial challenges posed by its distinctive architecture, the museum’s spiraling…
Read MoreTravis Kelce Makes Cheeky Remark About Girlfriend Taylor Swift During Auction
Travis Kelce doesn’t have a blank space for Taylor Swift memorabilia. That’s because he already owns it. The Kanas City Chiefs tight end supported his best friend and teammate Patrick Mahomes during the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Vegas Golf Classic May 15. Inside the event, Travis, 35, put his bid in for an autographed Tortured…
Read MoreWhere to Find the Best Negronis in L.A.
The Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail known for its vibrant, spirit-forward nature. This timeless tipple was reportedly created in 1919 at Florence’s Caffè Casoni, and is typically served as an apéritif before a comforting Italian meal. Though the traditional recipe for a classic Negroni calls for only three ingredients (equal parts gin, sweet vermouth…
Read MoreAnna Camp and Jade Whipkey Pack on the PDA After Confirming Romance
Anna Camp’s love life is in full crescendo. Shortly after the Pitch Perfect star confirmed her new romance with Jade Whipkey, the duo were seen packing on the PDA while out in Los Angeles. In the May 13 outing, Anna and Jade shared a few kisses after stepping out of a car. And true to…
Read MoreSotheby’s Closes Marquee Week With $186.1M in Contemporary Sales
Sales on May 16 reflected renewed energy in the contemporary and ultra-contemporary segments. Bre Johnson/BFA.com Closing out a week-long marathon of evening marquee sales, Sotheby’s capped its final major May auction with a combined total of $186.1 million across three sales. After Tuesday’s disappointment, when the star Giacometti went unsold, the tone shifted notably. The…
Read MoreBill requiring air conditioning in all Texas prisons wins preliminary House approval
AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — The Texas House gave preliminary approval Thursday to a bill requiring prisons to have air conditioning by the end of 2032. Lawmakers passed 89-43 House Bill 3006 by Terry Canales, D-Edinburg. If the Legislature or the federal government allocates funding, it will require the installation of climate control in phases to…
Read MoreSean “Diddy” Combs Trial: Cassie Ventura Addresses Rumor Baby Oil Was Laced With Drugs
Male Escort Says He Could Hear Sean “Diddy” Combs Assaulting Cassie When Ventura didn’t join Combs right when he called for her on one occasion, Phillip testified May 12 that Combs threw a liquor bottle in her direction, then grabbed her by her hair and dragged her into the bedroom. “She was screaming,” Phillip said, and,…
Read MoreOne Fine Show: “Wayne Thiebaud, Art Comes from Art” at the Legion of Honor
Wayne Thiebaud, Five Seated Figures, 1965; oil on canvas, 60 x 72 in. (152.4 x 182.88 cm). Wayne Thiebaud Foundation © Wayne Thiebaud Foundation / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY Welcome to One Fine Show, where Observer highlights a recently opened exhibition at a museum not in New York City, a…
Read MoreClimate Change Is Threatening Eye Health in Disturbing Ways
Cataracts, pinkeye and other ocular disorders are linked to heat, air pollution and higher UV exposure Sanket Jain, Knowable Magazine May 16, 2025 8:00 a.m. New research is revealing how climate change is impacting our eyes. Knowable Magazine For five months in 2017, farmworker Alka Kamble experienced blurred vision in one of her eyes but…
Read MoreMikey Madison’s Red Carpet Style Evolution: A Masterclass in Modern Glamour
It’s been a whirlwind year for Mikey Madison, who earned her first Oscar nomination—winning for Best Actress—for her breakout role as Ani in Sean Baker’s Anora. The 26-year-old actress took home an armful of other awards this season, and hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time. While Madison’s starring role in Anora garnered her…
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