Things to do in Los Angeles - Paramount Studios
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on 04 29th, 2009Located in close vicinity to well known Hollywood sign, there is the Paramount Studio site which welcomes warmly all vistitors willing to explore its huge background. At peak season, the studio employees over 5,000 people. Also, during its heydays it had its own hospital and fire brigade. There is a wide range of things to experience here in this longest continually operating studio in Hollywood. A two-hour tour of the studio provides tourists with details of its history and gives visitors a behind-the-scenes view of films and television shows currently in production. It is one of the few studios that admit regular guided tours. Go through the famous Bronson Gate. As story says there is the extra iron filigree on top of the gate which was added after crazed female fans of Rudolph Valentino overwhelmed security and climbed over the original unfortified gate. Also, wander through the library having more than thousand titles and numerous Oscar winners. This is the place where to relieve the history of cinematic begginings! If you feel down deep at heart more than a film fan, why don’t you send in your resume and with good reasons they may employ you. Anyways it is advisable to have your autograph book with you to collect a bit of stardust.
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Posted by admin in Uncategorized on 04 28th, 2009Los Angeles County Museum of Art, popularly known as LACMA belongs to one of the largest and most important museums in US. Built in a style similar to Los Angeles Music Center or Lincoln Center, the museum originally consisted of three buildings: the Lytton Gallery , the Ahmanson Building, and the Bing Center. At present, it stores over 100,000 works in its collection, ranging from art dating back to 6000 B.C., through paintings of Renaissance masters to the the 20th century sculpture and photographs. All the holdings are divided among the numerous departments of the museum by region, media, and time period and can be seen in various museum buildings. For instance, the Ahmanson Building is reserved for The Modern Art collection, African art and Greek and Roman Art galleries. The Art of the Americas Building houses American, Latin American and pre-Columbian collections. The Hammer Building displays Korean and Chinese galleries. The Pavilion for Japanese Art features the Shin’enkan collection and the 60,000 square foot Broad Contemporary Art Museum is dedicated to The Contemporary Art collection. All in all, there is something for every art lover and the vast collection takes weeks to explore it. Apart from its permanent collection, it regularly displays various interesting theme exhibitions. LACMA is also host to film screenings and free concert series throughout the year. There is possibility to become a member to find out about current and upcoming events. The good news is that the second Tuesday of each month is free to all visitors, but for ticketed exhibitions full admission is required.
Things to do in Chicago - The Art Institute of Chicago
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on 04 27th, 2009This Institue is said to hold of the world’s great art collections and for this reason is commonly visited by turists. The museum is also associated with School of the Art Institute of Chicago. It displays various collections like The Ernest R. Graham Study Center for Architectural Drawings with more than 130,000 architectural sketches. The African & Amerindian collection gathers masks, wood sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and furniture. The European Decorative Arts collection consists of 25,000 objects covering almost 800 years up to 1900. The European Painting collection features 950 works from Middle Ages to 1900. It is believed that it is French painting of the 19th century that holds prime within the collection. There is also Textiles collection with wide number of very old samples (velvets, silks, needlework etc.) from Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, Indonesia and Mexico. The Institute boasts its Department of Modern and Contemporary Art with over 1,500 finnest quality paintings and sculptures from Europe and America. The Art Institute includes facilities like restaurant, café and a museum shop.
Things to do in London - Tate Gallery of Modern Art - Tate
Posted by admin in London Attractions, Things to do in London, Uncategorized on 04 20th, 2009
Situated at Bankside (Southwark, Blackfriars), Tate Gallery of Modern Art (frequently abbreviated as Tate) holds the status of Britain’s national museum with its branches Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives. Originally, the building of the Tate Gallery in London was converted from an old power station by architects Herzog & de Meuron and presents modern art in four themed groups - “Landscape”, “Still Life”, “The Nude” and “History”. This gallery is a popular destination for locals and tourists. There is no admintance fee required.
Things to do in London - National Gallery
Posted by admin in London Attractions, Things to do in London, Uncategorized on 04 20th, 2009
Placed within the Buckingham Palace, there is The National Gallery which houses permanent collection of masterpieces created by the greatest artists in the painting history of the world. Founded in 1834, this Royal Gallery displays art from1250 to 1900 and consists of Western European paintings of masters like Rubens, Monet, Vermeer, Leonardo da Vinci. For many ages these spectacular works belonged to monarchs and were closed to the public. Apart from these gems of art there are also artifacts such as jewelry, sculptures or furniture. At present, they are available for a certain admission fee and with London Pass there is no fee.
Things to do in London - St Paul’s Cathedral
Posted by admin in London Attractions, Things to do in London, Uncategorized on 04 20th, 2009
St Paul’s Cathedral is placed in the oldest part of London, the City. The fragments (substructure) of the monument date back to 694, but after great fire in the seventeenth century it had to be redesigned by Christopher Wren and rebuilt. The reconstruction is counted as a new cathedral. At present, this Anglican cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of London. It has hosted numerous event of national significance like the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer or the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill. The building includes plenty of treasures and for this reason it belongs to London’s most visited places.
Things to do in London - The British Museum
Posted by admin in London Attractions, Things to do in London, Uncategorized on 04 20th, 2009
The origins of The British Museum date back to 1753, the year in which Sir Hans Sloane bequeathed his private collection consisting of 71,000 objects to King George II for the nation in return for payment of £20,000 to his heirs. From the very beginning the new institution was governed by a body of trusted people whereas the collection of the museum belonged to to the nation that could attend it without admission fee. The natural history collections grew swiftly and similarly increased the number of visitors, particularly during the 19th century. In 2003 The Museum relived its 250th anniversary which was associated with with the resoration of the King’s Library and the start of a new exhibit called ‘Enlightenment: Discovering the world in the eighteenth century’. Today this institution is subject to uncountable masses of tourists every year. Placed on the Great Russell Street, the museum is huge and contains two and half miles of exhibits, thus a good pair of walking shoes is highly recommended. Expect everything under the dome, from old Mesopotamia, Egypt and Roman art through China to the times of Anglo-Saxon Britain.
Things to do in London - The Victoria & Albert Museum -V&A
Posted by admin in London Attractions, Things to do in London, Uncategorized on 04 19th, 2009
The Victoria & Albert Museum (abbreviated as the V&A ) placed near South Kensington tube station welcomes its visitors with its extensive collection of furniture, painting, tapestry cartoons, sculpture, glass, photographs, silver and an excellent collection of Samurai swords. This establishment was founded in 1852 and holds the status of the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design with as many as over four milion objects being displayed. The works that are included within this home of applied art. are dedicated to the period from antiquity to the present day (art deco). They boast comprehensive collections of Islamic, Indian, Chinese and Japanese art, as well as this deriving from Europe, North America or Africa. Because of the wide array of exhibits and their variety there is something for even most demanding visitor. On Wednesdays they organize special theme nights. Lectures may be integral part of them but are charged additionally.
Things to do in London - Fat Tire Bike Tours
Posted by admin in London Attractions, Things to do in London, Uncategorized on 04 19th, 2009Fat Tire Bike Tours was founded in 1999 with the intention of showing tourists the majority of attractions that London offers on their Day Bike Tour. It is recommended for both those new to the city, as well as those who orientate around the city the city relatively well. The guides provide solid dose of facts and stories about London, so there is always something new to find out. The main tourist attractions that are included in the trip are: Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Hyde Park, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace & Park, Princess Diana’s Memorial.
Things to do in London - Westminster Abbey - Church of St Peter
Posted by admin in London Attractions, Things to do in London, Uncategorized on 04 19th, 2009
Church of St Peter at Westminster also well known as Westminster Abbey is a sizeable Gothic church situated to the west of the Palace of Westminster. Famous for its architectural beauty, this historically rich place was originally founded in 616 and was assigned to Benedictine monks later on. This Medieval monument has been a place of significant national events like coronations, as well as a burial site for monarchs since 1066. Many well-deserved citizens, artists (Geofrey Chaucer, Henry Purcell, George Heandel), politicians, generals and people of science has been memorialised here. Also it has been a fact that except for Edward V and Edward VIII, all British monarchs have been crowned in Westminster Abbey. It also played an important role as a great seat of learning in England, right after Cambridge and Oxford. Put in this light, it becomes obvious why the first third of the King James Bible Old Testament and the last half of the New Testament were translated here. Nowadays, it is devoted to regular Mass services and celebrations of national importance as it is still a Royal Peculiar.
