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ORCHID COLLECTION | Beyond the Blues

Wed., April 11, 2012 | Brandon Tam
Those 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
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Two Houses Shed Light on Traditional Japanese Architecture

Mon., April 9, 2012 | Diana W. Thompson
When 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.
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CONFERENCES | Woody Guthrie's "Great and Crowded City"

Fri., April 6, 2012 | Matt Stevens
Folk 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.
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A Grand Collection

Tue., April 3, 2012 | Mario Einaudi
If 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
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Lasting Impressions of the Japanese Garden

Fri., March 30, 2012 | Diana W. Thompson
Many of the 20 million people who have visited the Japanese Garden since it opened to the public in 1928 have stepped onto the wisteria terrace for a first view of the garden and experienced a magical moment.
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Slide Show: An Iconic Garden, the Japanese Garden at The Huntington

Thu., March 29, 2012 | Huntington Communications
Jim Folsom, Telleen/Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens at The Huntington, talks about the significance of the Japanese Garden at The Huntington—from its long status as an iconic garden of The Huntington to its role for the delight, education, and inspiration of visitors.
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Slide Show: An Evolving Garden, the Japanese Garden at The Huntington

Thu., March 29, 2012 | Huntington Communications
Laurie Sowd, Vice President for Operations at The Huntington, reflects on how The Huntington's Japanese Garden has evolved over the last century to include three traditional types of Japanese gardens.
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Slide Show: A Peaceful Garden, the Japanese Garden at The Huntington

Thu., March 29, 2012 | Huntington Communications
Toshie Mosher, a member of The Huntington's Board of Overseers, talks about what The Huntington's Japanese Garden means to her—from the calm tranquility of the landscape to the blend of features conceived by artists and craftsmen.