Leap Day, 2012

02/29/2012

 
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Happy Leap Year Day! One of the best holidays- gives you an extra day to do something out-of-the-ordinary. Plan accordingly & have fun!
 

The Snowy Day

02/21/2012

 
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Props to Cupid

02/14/2012

 
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©Nicole Wrona
Happy Valentines Day from Detroit.
 
 
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DIA Exhibition Poster, Photograph ©Nicole Wrona/MLS
The Final Day of Detroit Institute of Art's much lauded Rembrandt  exhibition is upon us. Having been a longtime fan of Rembrandt and his skills, I checked it out.

It featured an exhaustive collection of Rembrandt's work depicting his version of Jesus, whom he modeled after his neighbor in Amsterdam. He is the first Western artist to portray Jesus as Jewish, vulnerable, and humble, establishing this collection as ground-breaking for these reasons.

If I didn't know better, I would surmise that Rembrandt's self-portraits are modeled after Dylan- but that's impossible.
 
 
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The most amazing train exhibition ever. Located in Scranton, this miniature town is almost an exact replica of the 'Electric City.' This version is iced with a slight comic edge, courtesy of the architect, Don Clark.
Kathy, (daughter of the late Mr. Clark) is extremely knowledgeable & is running the show. She points out interesting details, and gives great insight into the collection. She is also willing to share personal stories about her father and his obvious affection for model trains.
 
 
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Manhattan ©Nicole Wrona/MLS
p.s. not a miniature.
 
 
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Motown Winter Blast ©Nicole Wrona/MLS
Motown Winter Blast is scheduled for February 10th-12th this year. Events include performances from local musicians, a variety of winter activities, and ice sculpture demonstrations.
There will even be brazarios where you can make  smores & roast marshmallows. Have fun!

 
 
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Painting by Lee Smith, phoographed by Nicole Wrona/MLS
Twenty years later... Ice Cube's infamous 'Good Day' now has a date. See the excellent breakdown on Murk Ave. Pretty thorough- very interesting.
 

It's Ice.

01/19/2012

 
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The Plymouth Ice Festival will be held from January 20th thru the 22nd. This event features awesome ice sculptures that are on display throughout the weekend. The artists that create these pieces are extremely talented; the deftness and ingenuity necessary to fabricate the designs are impressive.
 
 
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Nicholson Bridge ©Nicole Wrona/MLS