Her public commitment to animal welfare is more than 40 years strong, her incredible entertainment career spans decades longer than that, and the adoration of her faithful fans worldwide is never-ending. Doris Day, America's original sweetheart, still holds the impressive distinction of being one of the top box office draws and best-selling recording artists of all time. But, … [Read more...] about America’s Sweetheart*
Archives for November 2011
The Art of White
In early September, French Art Network, which operates two Carmel galleries, Galerie Rue Royale and Galerie Rue Toulouse, hosted a show for artist Todd White. The show drew fans from around the country and did almost $2 million in sales. A show last year in Carmel hit the $4 million mark. Vice President of Operations Ryan Tramonte, who is based in New Orleans where there are … [Read more...] about The Art of White
Digging Deep
Rusty Croft has a popular new TV reality series, "Sand Masters," is booked frequently by the Silicon Valley elite, and spends his days doing exactly what he loves: playing in the sand. But Croft, an artist with a penchant for creating large-scale sand sculptures, lights up the most when talking about his baby girl. Born and raised in Iowa with pit stops in the Caribbean, New … [Read more...] about Digging Deep
Destination: Holman Ranch
A collection of photographs and media clippings hang in the great room at Holman Ranch, chronicling the property's rich past as a working farm, guest house and centerpiece of the Carmel Valley social scene. Portraits recall past visitors Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Price and Clark Gable, along with actresses Cybill Shepherd and Theda Bara. There's also a blackand- white of Joan … [Read more...] about Destination: Holman Ranch