Art History 101 :: Edgar Degas
Our 2026 Art History 101 blog takes us on a visual time travel. Picture images of dancers stretching, horses racing, people at cafés, and a woman brushing her hair. At first glance, Edgar Degas might seem like the ultimate Impressionist. But here’s the fun part: Degas...
Music History 101 :: Monique de la Bruchollerie
On April 20, the remarkable French pianist Monique de la Bruchollerie would have celebrated her 111th birthday, and what a legacy she left behind. Born in Paris in 1915 into a deeply musical family, Monique showed extraordinary talent almost immediately. By the age of...
Art History 101 :: Thomas Gainsborough
Our May birthday celebration blog features the inimitable master painter, Thomas Gainsborough. When you think of elegance, emotion, and effortless brushwork, Thomas Gainsborough is that artist. Born in May 1727 in Sudbury, Gainsborough showed an early gift for drawing...
Music History 101 :: Frédéric Chopin
At Pastimes for a Lifetime, we love sharing stories of musicians whose lives shaped their art in extraordinary ways. Chopin wasn’t just a virtuoso; he was an exile, a romantic, a patriot, and a quiet revolutionary who transformed the piano into the most intimate...About the Founder
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