Arts & Travel

Author looks at culture, Citadel

'Marching' examines school's link to change

Far from being an immutable bastion, or some archaic regional anachronism reflecting only the traditions of the Old South, The Citadel may be seen as having found itself squarely on the front lines of America's culture wars over the past 60 years. Read More

Book spurs ongoing exhibit of unusual treasures stored away in Harvard museum

An invisible treasury. At any given time, there are as many or more artifacts stored behind the scenes than are on public view in the nation's museums. Seldom do those not employed there or conducting research have the opportunity to glimpse behind the scenes. Read More

'Avenue Q' irreverent look at society

'The most fabulous thing about 'Avenue Q' is that it dares to say out loud what other people often are thinking, but does it in such a hilarious way that no one is offended," says Kerri Brackin, speaking from a hotel room in Connecticut, where the show's touring company was performing that evening. Read More

Monet's Giverny home, gardens stunning

GIVERNY, France -- I want my house to look like this. I want Claude Monet's luscious yellow dining room. I want his green Japanese bridges. I want his water lilies in bloom. Others have said it, but it's true: Visiting Giverny is like walking into a Monet painting. Read More

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Charleston chef plans trip to homeland

Italian chef and Charleston restaurateur Massimiliano Sarrocchi once again will lead a small group tour to his homeland May 8-17. The first six nights will be spent in a remodeled 15th-century convent in the hillsides of Siena on the Via Francigena, the ancient road used by Crusaders and ... Read More

Travel Q & A

Q: I understand (kind of) that the airlines are now charging for baggage. But why are they not being diligent in reinforcing the carry-on policies? Read More

Arkin relishes role in 'Anarchy'

LOS ANGELES -- When Adam Arkin signed on for "Sons of Anarchy," he didn't have reservations about his role as a slick white separatist or the FX drama's dark heart. Read More

Novel looks at fight to save family from Nazis

THE PUZZLE KING. By Betsy Carter. Algonquin. 344 pages. $23.95. Read More

Novel a rap on blight, greed

THE YEAR OF THE FLOOD. By Margaret Atwood. Doubleday. 434 pages. $26.95. Read More

Author reinterprets the tale of 'Peter Pan'

THE CHILD THIEF. By Brom. EOC Books. 481 pages. $26.99. Read More

'Fear' author weaves story of deception

FEAR THE WORST. By Linwood Barclay. Random House. 416 pages. $24. Read More

Talking Heads singer makes sense on bicycle

BICYCLE DIARIES. By David Byrne. Viking. 304 pages. $25.95. Read More

'Hardball' worth the 4-year wait

HARDBALL. By Sara Paretsky. Putnam. 446 pages. $26.95. Read More

Story of couple in Kenya unconvincing

A CHANGE IN ALTITUDE. By Anita Shreve. Little, Brown. 307 pages. $26.99. Read More