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“In Brookhaven, Santa Claus is Coming to the Museum”

“In Brookhaven, Santa Claus is Coming to the Museum”

by Joe Earle via “Reporter Newspapers“

Santa Claus to meet children at Oglethorpe Museum of Art

“An exhibition of paintings of Santa Claus that artist Haddon Sundblom created for Coca-Cola ads has been extended through Dec. 21. Santa Claus and Elf Evie will appear at the museum to greet children on Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. Photography of Santa, the elf and children is encouraged.

When: Santa appears Dec. 4, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is open to the public from noon until 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

Where: Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, located on the Oglethorpe University campus at 4484 Peachtree Street NE in Brookhaven.

Cost: Free for children 12 and younger. Museum admission for adults . . . . .”

“Arson Engulfs Art at Detroit’s Heidelberg Project”

“Arson Engulfs Art at Detroit’s Heidelberg Project”

via “Fox News“

“On Detroit’s Heidelberg Street, where a local artist turned the shell of a crime-ridden neighborhood into an interactive public art project, visitors coming to see offbeat display are noticing something that’s not part of the quirky exhibition: Yellow fire tape.

There have been at least eight fires since early May– the latest last Sunday — leading to questions about who might be targeting the installation known as the Heidelberg Project, and why they want to burn it down. . . .”

“Breaking: 5 Pointz was Painted White Overnight”

“Breaking: 5 Pointz was Painted White Overnight”

by Amy Pitt via “Time Out“

“Last week, a federal judge denied an injunction to stop the demolition of the space, clearing the way for the building’s owners to begin the process of tearing it down and building condos in its place. We just didn’t think it would happen quite so soon. We’ll have more photos and updates later, but for now, here are some snaps of the painted-over space from social media. R.I.P., 5 Pointz. . . . .”