Verso
The Huntington’s blog takes you behind the scenes for a scholarly view of the collections.
Botanical
"Eye Candy" for Plant Lovers
Tue., April 24, 2012 | Lisa BlackburnPreparations are in high gear for the 38th Annual Spring Plant Sale, which takes place on Sunday, April 29, with a preview sale for Members on Sunday, April 28. Staff and volunteers have been busy for weeks, unloading deliveries, inventorying, sorting, labeling
Beyond The H
Music to Your Eyes
Fri., April 20, 2012 | Matt StevensAs you go about your business this weekend in greater Los Angeles you might spot a random piano in a shopping mall, train station, or theatre. "Play Me, I'm Yours" is a public art installation that features 30 pianos
Library
Expanding the Fellowship
Thu., April 19, 2012 | Matt StevensOn Tuesday, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences elected 220 new members, including Huntington President Steven Koblik. The Academy's membership boasts more than 250 Nobel laureates and more than 60 Pulitzer Prize winners.
History of The Huntington
First Among Huntington Librarians
Thu., April 12, 2012 | Peggy ParkIt's National Library Week (April 8–14), the perfect time to celebrate the contributions of The Huntington's librarians, including Henry Huntington's first: George Watson Cole.
Botanical
ORCHID COLLECTION | Beyond the Blues
Wed., April 11, 2012 | Brandon TamThose who attended the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show in March found plenty to capture their attention, from award-winning plants to big specimens. But if one plant captivated people more than any other
Botanical
Two Houses Shed Light on Traditional Japanese Architecture
Mon., April 9, 2012 | Diana W. ThompsonWhen it comes to the history of traditional Japanese architecture in the United States, there are many stories to tell. Now The Huntington has a way of recounting at least two of them.
Conferences
CONFERENCES | Woody Guthrie's "Great and Crowded City"
Fri., April 6, 2012 | Matt StevensFolk singer Woody Guthrie famously roamed and rambled the country in the 1930s and '40s, writing and singing about the downtrodden caught between the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. He also found inspiration in Los Angeles.
Library
A Grand Collection
Tue., April 3, 2012 | Mario EinaudiIf you're not taking your kids on a trip over spring break, you are likely starting to make plans for summer vacation. Perhaps you're sketching out an itinerary for some new destination, or maybe you are returning to a favorite locale







