Hundreds attend 'energy revolution rally' in Concord Oct 29, 2009
In Concord, a fife-and-drum outfit from Bedford led activists from 40 Massachusetts communities and several other states to a photo-op in front of Daniel Chester French s Minuteman statue. The rally also featured acoustic guitar tunes by Jim Scott, a polar bear pull for the Earth, and speakers including McKibben s mother, Peggy, and state Sen. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
In Concord, area residents rally for climate change Oct 28, 2009
In Concord, a fife-and-drum outfit from Bedford led activists from 40 Massachusetts communities and several other states to a photo-op in front of Daniel Chester French s Minuteman statue. The rally also featured acoustic guitar tunes by Jim Scott, a polar bear pull for the earth and featured speakers including McKibben s mother, Peggy, and state Sen. (Concord Journal, MA)
Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood strikingly pairs nature and culture Aug 28, 2009
Sculptures come alive in their outdoor setting on Daniel Chester French s landscape ... STOCKBRIDGE - A stroll through the woods at Chesterwood, the summer retreat of one of America s towering public artists, Daniel Chester French, requires bug spray and an eye attuned to art. (Boston Globe)
Spa City recalls a 'titan' Jun 18, 2009
In 1915, noted sculptor Daniel Chester French dedicated the "Spirit of Life" statue in Congress Park to Trask. The bronze sculpture has become the city's emblem. (Albany Times Union)
Sign up for Patriots Stroll through town Apr 8, 2009
They will admire the Concord Minute Man statue by Daniel Chester French, sculpted in 1875 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the historic clash. The timing of the tours is designed to complement the many historic commemorations and re-enactments held during the mornings of April 18 and 10 at the Minuteman National Historic Park along the Revolutionary Battle Road in Lincoln and other events held in Lexington and Concord. (Concord Journal, MA)
Happy 200th birthday, President Lincoln Feb 20, 2009
It is possible that the sculptor of the statue, Daniel Chester French, could have done this because he would have known the letters since he had a deaf son. A handout was given to the students that told about the urban legend surrounding the statue. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Seeking Lincoln, and finding the Lincoln Memorial Feb 9, 2009
WASHINGTON Two hundred years after the birth of Abraham Lincoln, we still seek him in words and in action, in lessons from his life, in reminders of his legend and in pilgrimages to the temple built in his honor (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Confessions of a museum junkie Feb 8, 2009
" She didn't believe me, thinking I was making it up about her having studied in Spain. When we finally go there (I wasn't allowed to go ahead to be sure), I was right! They must have missed this one for the traveling show. After being told I wouldn't see any, this was like a Christmas present in July. Edgar Degas is also a favorite. I've seen his "" reproduced and always liked it. It, too, is at the Clark. I was relieved to see that the dancer's face is much sweeter in person. Other highlights... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Lincoln Memorial a temple of respect, hope Feb 8, 2009
The statue, conceived by Daniel Chester French and sculpted out of Georgian marble, presented Lincoln as a symbol of imperial muscle, a commoner king. The inscription above honors Lincoln the nationalist, the American Bismarck, over Lincoln the emancipator. (San Francisco Chronicle)
