People who organize and plan art, culture, and historical events and enactments and those who present their unique talents and skills through these events create better communities. It is called “Place Shaping,” according to a new study in England by the Arts Council.
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A Butterfly Storybook Of Emergence And Discovery For Children
Children emerge day by day, and reading can be the biggest catalyst to learning and discovering themselves. Butterfly Baby meets Mr. and Mrs. Toad at Siler Forest Pond by Trina Astor-Stewart, who also illustrated the book as a journey of discovery where lessons are learned.
A Kingdom At The End Of The Driveway
Jefferson Knapp has written a series of books about this mystical kingdom at the end of a driveway. The Kingdom At The End Of The Driveway Series has delighted elementary school children for many years.
A New Twist On Summer Potato Salad
Everyone loves potato salad, and summer is the season to enjoy it. It is a cool addition you can make ahead of time and pair it with a salad and some BBQ.
Seasons Change, And We Start Shopping
Shopping these days couldn’t be easier! When you shop online, you have so many choices! It can save you a lot of time, and you can shop in the middle of the night if that is when you have the time. Shopping Online also gives you more time to do […]
Dreams Are Made Of…
What are Dreams made of? Well, that depends on what dreams you are meaning. There are dreams we have in sleep. Some are remembered just after we awake. Some seem so movie-like that we try to stay there to discover what will happen next. Some dreams are mundane flashes of […]
The Marketside Restaurant Discovery In Niagara Falls
About the Marketside Restaurant in Niagara Falls, NY
How Knack’s Parkview Cafe Turned Things Around
What happened to Doug and Rosie’s restaurant adventure came as a bit of a surprise. They started out just opening up the place as an extended lunch counter for friends to come and hang out. At first, it was just people in the neighborhood who came for a good home-cooked meal.
A Podcast That Teaches Kindness To Animals
At Astoria Magazine, we love hearing about people who do fun, engaging, and inspirational things in their lives. We recently came across a series of awesome podcasts with an excellent message for children and pet owners. Not only are they informative, but these podcasts are like mini-stories from the vantage […]
Trying To Be Positive During The Pandemic
About keeping positive during the Pandemic while ranting about various happenings along the way.