Claude’s Column: Painting of the Week 2
“Every who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot. But the Grinch, who lived just north of Whoville, did not.” As a child, Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” strangely made…
Claude’s Column: Painting of the Week 1
It’s summer everyone, and you know what that means right? Pool parties, vacations and visiting the Dayton Art Institute. That last one might not sound as exciting to some but…
Claude’s Column: SCORE International and the Dominican Republic
Last summer, I ventured with the Covenant at Sugar Grove youth group, ELEVATE, down to the Dominican Republic in Central American, where we partnered with SCORE International to serve and…
Pixar Palooza V: Finding Nemo
After their last film lost the first ever best-animated picture award to Dreamwork’s “Shrek,” (yes, really) Pixar returned in force with their award-winning fish flick, “Finding Nemo.” Directed by Andrew…
Pixar Palooza IV: Monsters Inc.
After achieving critical and financial success with “Toy Story 2,” Pixar’s momentum only continued with their next big hit, “Monsters Inc.” Upon initial release, Pixar’s fourth motion picture was met…
Pixar Palooza III: Toy Story 2
Despite the lukewarm reaction to “A Bug’s Life,” everyone in 1999 was still riding the high that was “Toy Story.” This movie not only pushed the envelope on…