"People don't fail," insists comedian Erik Griffin, "they quit." In 2003, Griffin left his job as a school administrator and teacher to pursue his dream of becoming a standup comedian. With the support of his family, his savings account, and hard work, he's now living that dream. "Ten years... More >>

In abstract art, the use of color can form a narrative, suggest an emotion, or speak to its audience in a language all its own. Artists Shawn McNulty and Silvana LaCreta Ravena use multiple layers of color in their paintings to tell a story and explore various concepts. McNulty stacks color... More >>

Standup comedy is a lot like swimming: The only way to find out you're any good at it is to try it out yourself, and there's a significant chance of dying that first time. But if you think you're funny and want to give it a shot, a great place to jump in is at Hit or Miss Tuesdays at Rick... More >>