My Modern Met - May 12 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Visit Studio BE in New Orleans for a Look at Black Art and Culture in the Big Easy](​ [Visit Studio BE in New Orleans for a Look at Black Art and Culture in the Big Easy] New Orleans is a place of incredible culture. There are well-known locales like the French Quarter, but the soulful city has even more areas to explore. Venturing off the beaten path allows you to enjoy and appreciate all that The Big Easy has to offer. Studio BE is one such place. Established in 2016, it's […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Barber Shaves His Head in Solidarity With Mother Fighting Cancer and Then His Friends Do the Same](​ [Barber Shaves His Head in Solidarity With Mother Fighting Cancer and Then His Friends Do the Same] On any given day, there are millions of people across the world who are battling cancer. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there were 18.1 million cancer cases recorded in 2020. Though it is a battle faced by many, it is nonetheless a scary, painful, and tiring experience for patients and their families. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Kids Send Letters of Encouragement to Writers on the Picket Lines During WGA Strike](​ [Kids Send Letters of Encouragement to Writers on the Picket Lines During WGA Strike] On May 2, members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike for the first time in 15 years. The strike started the day after the previous contract expired, when talks about pay and streaming residuals, among other issues, fell apart. The effect of the strike was immediately felt, as late-night talk shows began […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Man Leaves a Job Interview and Rescues a Baby in a Runaway Stroller, Lands the Job Soon After](​ [Man Leaves a Job Interview and Rescues a Baby in a Runaway Stroller, Lands the Job Soon After] Ron Nessman had just finished an interview at Applebee’s when he saw something terrifying unfolding. A baby in a stroller was rolling toward traffic, and the person trying to save the child was unable to catch up with the buggy. That’s when Nessman lept into action, sprinting towards the stroller and narrowly saving the baby […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Online Archive Provides Free Coloring Book Pages From Over 100 Libraries and Museums](​ [Online Archive Provides Free Coloring Book Pages From Over 100 Libraries and Museums] If you're ever looking for a way to relax, coloring is considered one of the best methods. While most of us remember filling in coloring books as children, this is a hobby you can continue into adulthood as well. Color Our Collections is offering more opportunities to use your colored pencils and other art supplies. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[5,400-Year-Old “Great Grandfather” Cypress Tree May Be Oldest in World](​ [5,400-Year-Old “Great Grandfather” Cypress Tree May Be Oldest in World] Embed from Getty Images Trees are living history. These witnesses to time include an ancient olive tree at Vouves on the island of Crete which watched empires rise and fall, and Methuselah the twisted 4,800-year-old California bristlecone pine whose seed sprouted before the construction of the Egyptian pyramids. Now, scientists have discovered a Patagonia cypress […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Mom Asks for Help in Search for Missing Stuffed Elephant Containing Late Son’s Ashes](​ [Mom Asks for Help in Search for Missing Stuffed Elephant Containing Late Son’s Ashes] An Iowa family is hoping to be reunited with a priceless, irreplaceable memento. After taking a road trip around Florida, a mother named Liz Atkinson was dismayed when she noticed a beloved stuffed elephant was missing. This wasn't a regular plushie separated from a kid–the toy belonged to her late son, Gabryel, and contains a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Blind and Neurodivergent Teen Pianist Performs for King Charles III at Coronation Concert](​ [Blind and Neurodivergent Teen Pianist Performs for King Charles III at Coronation Concert]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por WalesOnline (@walesonline) A once-in-a-lifetime musical talent deserves the biggest stage they can get, and for one teen prodigy, this meant a royal celebration. Lucy Illingworth, a 13-year-old blind and neurodivergent pianist, first marveled the world a few months ago. Her performance of a Chopin […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Rare Footage of a Tornado Forming Over a Mountain in Montana]()​ [Rare Footage of a Tornado Forming Over a Mountain in Montana] Funnel cloud just now over Mission Valley in Montana. #montana #tornados pic.twitter.com/LPcVWpxNvw — ISLEY REUST (@isleyreust) May 9, 2023 A rare funnel cloud was spotted over snowy mountains in western Montana and, thankfully, quick-thinking onlookers filmed the event. Footage shot by Isley Reust has been making the rounds online and has viewers awestruck. The event […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Louisiana Plantation Is Transformed Into America’s First Museum About the History of Slavery](​ [Louisiana Plantation Is Transformed Into America’s First Museum About the History of Slavery] Slavery is a part of America's history. It's a painful part but an important part, as its aftershocks continue to affect people in the United States to this day. One man felt that it was so important that he committed 15 years and spent more than $8 million of his own money to create a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Struggling London Marathon Runner Gets Help From Fellow Athletes To Finish the Race](​ [Struggling London Marathon Runner Gets Help From Fellow Athletes To Finish the Race] Training for a marathon is one of the most physically demanding activities you can willingly put yourself through. And when race day finally comes—after months of training and hours spent pounding the pavement—you want to finish the race strong. But sometimes, that just doesn’t happen. A runner at the 2023 London Marathon experienced this as he […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Graffiti-Style Characters With Expressive Big Eyes Explore One’s Inner Child](=)​ [Graffiti-Style Characters With Expressive Big Eyes Explore One’s Inner Child] Made in a distinctive graffiti style, Jasmin Siddiqui's paintings look as though they were plucked straight off the streets. The German-Pakistani artist, better known as Hera from the art duo Herakut, is debuting a new solo exhibition titled tHERApy room 2 at the Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles. It explores the human condition and […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Discover Your Historical Alter Ego: Which Iconic Figure From the Past Are You? [Quiz]]()​ [Discover Your Historical Alter Ego: Which Iconic Figure From the Past Are You? [Quiz]] Throughout history, there have been many important figures that have made a lasting impact. Whether they be artists, politicians, or trailblazing adventurers, each of these people has used their character to propel themselves forward and create a lasting name. In this week's quiz, we look at the personalities of some iconic figures from history and […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Woman Creates Outfits Using 1940s Illustrations Drawn by Her Grandma Who Dropped Out of Fashion School]()​ [Woman Creates Outfits Using 1940s Illustrations Drawn by Her Grandma Who Dropped Out of Fashion School] A TikToker named Julia is making her grandmother’s dreams come true. When visiting her grandma Georgie in January 2021, Julia began looking through sketches of dresses that Georgie designed when she was a teenager. Julia’s grandmother, it turns out, had wanted to be a fashion designer. She even attended school for it in the 1940s […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Whale Makes Sounds of Joy as It Gets Hugs and Kisses From Man Fulfilling Life-Long Dream of Meeting Them](=)​ [Whale Makes Sounds of Joy as It Gets Hugs and Kisses From Man Fulfilling Life-Long Dream of Meeting Them] Is there anyone you would love to meet? And what if they were equally excited to meet you? This is exactly what happened to whale enthusiast Adam Ernster during a recent expedition in Baja, Mexico. After spending years documenting whales from afar, his dream of meeting the gentle giants finally came true. As much as […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Lithuanian Man Rowed Across the Atlantic Ocean From Spain to Florida in 121 Days]()​ [Lithuanian Man Rowed Across the Atlantic Ocean From Spain to Florida in 121 Days]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Aurimas Valujavičius (@aurimas.keliautojas) For a young Lithuanian man named Aurimas Valujavičius, the phrase “the trip of a lifetime” means a history-making adventure. The 25-year-old recently became the third person in the world and the first Lithuanian to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean in […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Scientists Use Brain Implants to Help Patients Regain Their Independence]()​ [Scientists Use Brain Implants to Help Patients Regain Their Independence] For many years neuroscientists have been researching how they can use technology to enhance the lives of people suffering from paralysis and other serious medical issues. Typically, this involves a chip implanted in the patient's brain that can translate thoughts into actions. One company leading the way forward is Blackrock Neurotech. Based in Salt Lake […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This Sports Bar in Portland Only Shows Women’s Sports for an Important Reason]()​ [This Sports Bar in Portland Only Shows Women’s Sports for an Important Reason] Very few women's sports receive the same TV coverage or even attention as their male counterparts. However, one venue is trying to change that fact. Based in Portland, Oregon, a woman-owned sports bar cleverly called The Sports Bra caters specifically to women and women's sports. Rather than show the most popular sport on the air, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Ethereal Street Art of a Woman in a Flower Crown Pops Up in London Underpass]()​ [Ethereal Street Art of a Woman in a Flower Crown Pops Up in London Underpass] After a two-year break from creating outdoor work in the UK, British street art duo SNIK is back. While the World Decays is the title of this mural, which sits in an underpass in South East London. Organized by London Calling Blog, the portrait of a woman in a flower crown is executed using stencils in […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[See Why People Are Loving This Online Class That Will Teach You How to Draw Architecture]()​ [See Why People Are Loving This Online Class That Will Teach You How to Draw Architecture] When it comes to buying things on the internet, reviews are a big help. After all, how many times do you look at them before purchasing something online? For a best-selling class on My Modern Met Academy, our e-learning platform, the proof is in the reviews. Artist Demi Lang teaches a class called Architectural Illustration […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​ Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630