Wild and Woolly ArtZoo

Earlier this week, the Family Rags got to check out the Berkshire Museum's new exhibit ArtZoo at its preview party. The show blends art with natural history and cultural pieces surrounding all types of animals, arranged to mirror an actual zoo. The big cats are grouped together, the primates, the birds... it's quite a collection. … Continue reading Wild and Woolly ArtZoo

Try NatGeo’s Badlands for Making a Murderer Withdrawals

NatGeo has had some programming highs and lows in the last decade or so, and until recently I've been unable to find something truly binge-worthy in its line-up. But I stumbled onto Badlands, Texas during a particularly slow viewing night and got hooked. It has true crime, human interest, a slice of Americana...not unlike a … Continue reading Try NatGeo’s Badlands for Making a Murderer Withdrawals

Top Five Bowie Touchpoints for Gen-Xers

David Bowie's career spanned six decades, and as such, fans of varying ages have different memories. For those of us who suffered diligently through the eighties and nineties, these five cultural touchpoints might ring a bell. Leave your own recollections in the comments... 5. Bowie and Bing, 1977 This rendition of Little Drummer Boy, originally … Continue reading Top Five Bowie Touchpoints for Gen-Xers