In 1880, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, age 41, wrote to a friend that he was in a riverside town near Paris painting oarsmen. He'd been "itching" to do it for a long time: "I'm not getting any younger," he wrote, "and didn't want to defer this little festivity." Now that painting, Luncheon of the Boating Party, is the star of a new exhibition at The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. The painting shows 14 young people having a wonderful time on a sunny balcony overlooking the Seine.

I walked from the top to the bottom of Manhattan in 8 hours, checking an item off my bucket list. The walk was a great endurance exercise, a cardiologist told me, with health benefits similar to running a half-marathon. Here's what my journey was like, and the doctor's tips for people embarking on a similar journey. I walked from the top of Manhattan to the bottom in 8 hours — and lived to tell the tale.

Cabler plans 'Closer' relationship with actress Kyra Sedgwick has signed on to star as the lead character in the TNT drama pilot “The Closer.” Produced by The Shephard/Robin Co. in association with Warner Bros.

Title: Spencer Patton Net Worth: A Rising Star’s Journey to Success Introduction: In the dynamic world of professional sports, few players manage to stand out and make a lasting impact. Spencer Patton, an accomplished baseball player, has defied the odds and carved a niche for himself in the competitive industry. This article explores Spencer Patton’s net worth in 2023 and presents six interesting facts about his life and career.

Freeform's "Pretty Little Liars" is one of the most popular teen shows of the past decade. During its seven seasons on the air, the show became known for its intense storylines and cliffhangers, as well as the costumes. The four protagonists, Aria, Spencer, Emily, and Hanna each have their own styles that evolve over the course of the show. Some of the most memorable looks from "Pretty Little Liars" include couture ball gowns, a cropped trench coat, and even a wedding dress (or two!

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Edie Falco and Lorraine Bracco. Tony Soprano once deemed “remember when” the lowest form of conversation. So he would have detested the 20th-anniversary festivities for The Sopranos that took place in Manhattan on Wednesday, which kicked off a six-day film festival at IFC Center commemorating the HBO series. But the crowd assembled last night at SVA Theater couldn’t have been happier as the cast and crew of the landmark gangster drama looked back on The Sopranos and shared their favorite stories of their late cast member James Gandolfini.

Reba McEntire was one team member short when it was time for the Playoff Rounds on season 24 of The Voice.  It was revealed at the top of Monday's episode that country singer Tom Nitti had departed the show and would not be continuing on in the competition -- though not much more was revealed about the surprising exit. "I have wonderfully talented people, but Tom had to leave for personal reasons, so I only have five artists tonight,"

At Whilton Locks Garden Village you will find the garden centre at the heart of the site and they are happy to help you whatever your gardening needs. Their friendly and experienced team know that great customer service, fresh plants, good prices and to stock what you’re looking for is what everyone expects of a great local garden centre. They are focussed on trying to achieve this so that when you visit you can go home happy, satisfied and with everything you went in for!

Sian Reese-Williams is playing a very different role in the BBC series, Wolf. Picture: Alamy/BBC Sian Reese-Williams has become a favourite face on TV thanks to previous TV shows and movies - but how do you recognise her? Here's everything you need to know. Wolf has been the new BBC TV show that everyone is talking about thanks to its horror storyline, epic cast and stunning locations.