Director Spotlight: Alfred Hitchcock, Master of Suspense
Alfred Hitchcock, Los Angeles, 1969. Photo by Harry Benson. Alfred Hitchcock first began making films during the silent film era, and so he had to find ways to tell the […]
Read the full articleThe Musical Muses of Samuel James
Not too many people in Colorado Springs may be familiar with Maine blues musician Samuel James, but this will change after his concert at the FAC. There are a few […]
Read the full articleHollywood in the Depression
Paramount Pictures studios at the beginning of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Image Source. The Depression left a lasting impression on American history. Despite the economic downfall and budget cuts made […]
Read the full articleNEW Acquisition: Esteban Blanco’s “Spy Plane”
Esteban Blanco, Spy Plane, wood, fiberglass, automotive lacquer and lenticular images Cuban-born artist Esteban Blanco crafted one of the FAC’s most interesting new acquisitions. We featured this piece in last […]
Read the full article“Of Mice and Men” Director Q&A
Scott RC Levy (top) reviews notes with lead carpenter Brantley Haines. Photo by Moxie Photography Although most widely known and read as a novella (a short novel), John Steinbeck wrote Of Mice […]
Read the full articleJawbreaker as Art — just don’t lick it.
When you hear the word jawbreaker, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? If it’s Willy Wonka’s everlasting gobstopper, you’re not alone. However, if you’ve see the latest exhibit […]
Read the full articleYesterday’s BIG installation
Chris Weed’s “Portal” includes three large blue chairs and giant door, all made of steel. Wondering about that big crane out front of the FAC yesterday? We’re installing a new […]
Read the full articleA True Hysterical Myth
LEFT TO RIGHT: Vibrator ad from 1913. Vibrator ads fro the Sears catalog, 1915. Vibrators weren’t originally used for sex—physicians used them to treat hysteria during the Victorian Era. […]
Read the full articlePlaywright Spotlight: Sarah Ruhl
The premiere of In The Next Room, or the vibrator play (Feb. 2–19, 2012) is but a day away here at the FAC, and as we eagerly await it’s Colorado […]
Read the full articleBarbara Sparks’ photos from around the world
Barbara Sparks. Namaste, Kagbeni, Nepal, 1986 Last month, Barbara Sparks’ photography exhibit entitled “Coalescence” opened in the second-floor galleries at the FAC. Its opening may have […]
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