Ludwig von Hofmann was a German painter, graphic artist and designer. He worked in a combination of the Art Nouveau and Symbolist styles. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Born: August 17, 1861, Darmstadt, Germany
Died: August 23, 1945, Pil...

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students were among the activists who spoke at the "March for Our Lives" rally Saturday March 24, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Speakers at the event, which drew hundreds of thousands of people, included Emma Gonzalez, David Hogg and Yolanda Renee King, the granddaugh...

22.07.2011 Oslo is under attack by terrorists. Community of Lights joins in the candlelight vigil in Oslo and a minute of silence to pay tribute and offer support to the families and victims of the recent terrorist attack in Norway. This tragic event must not be allowed to change the goal of having ...

The 2(x)ist fashion show and cocktail party event is in partnership with ZERO, the project to end prostate cancer. Josh Rhodes, director choreographer , Countess LuAnn de Lesseps (The Real Housewives of New York City), Broadway Dancers, Roshumba Williams (5x Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model, TV Hos...

Life’s gorgeous expanse was at the forefront of this year’s Fire Island Dance Festival, expressed through stunning dance and stories, all enhanced by the power of nature as it played out on the scenic backdrop of the waters of the Great South Bay. The longest-running charitable and cultural event in

The Stand is Stephen King’s apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Whoopi Goldberg) and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are emb

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The Swedish pop quartet Abba have reunited after 40 years for Voyage, an album of new songs set for release on 5 November. The group – Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Björn Ulvaeus – have also announced a new concert experience in London. Digital versions of themselves (not

The ceremony took place at the Beth Hakneset Hagadol Abraham Gerson Z"L . Following was the reception which was held at the brand new banquet room located in the same building. Nancy and Sammy's wedding marked the first event ever to take place at the newly finished banquet room which included a m...

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