Latino art struggles to be seen in East Tennessee
When you think of Latin American art, what do you picture?
While some may have a specific idea in mind, there’s really no way to define an artist’s style simply by looking at their heritage, as artist Mouzer Coelho -- whose drawings can be seen throughout the article -- points out. “A lot of people think that if you’re a Latin artist, you automatically do Chicano art, and I don’t do anything like that at all, so I wanted to show people that Latin Americans do all kinds of different things, not just that kind of style,” he said. Stereotypes like this continue to exist because Latino artists in the area have struggled to find outlets for their work. This had led to mixed opinions regarding the presence of Latino artists in the area. |
Little Hoot gives a hoot
Having a child isn't cheap. Many parents who have been hit hard by both personal and national financial crises have had to seek cost-effective alternatives to provide for their children. Even parents
who aren't struggling with the bills have looked to the bargain bins due to the escalating cost of raising children. Little Hoot Boutique is a resale shop that specializes in kids' clothing and offers gently used items at low prices. The shop carries sizes newborn to junior in both boys' and girls' clothes. They also sell toys, books, games, play mats, strollers, car seats, maternity clothes and just about anything else that can make the little one feel warm, safe or amused. Items can be donated to the store or sold for cash or store credit, giving customers an opportunity to trade up as their children grow up. |
How the national box office affects local theaters
Opening weekend is often regarded as the most important time in the life of a film. A movie's initial impact typically determines its sustainability during a theatrical run, which is important because this venue is where a movie makes back most of its investment.
“We rely on the disposable income of the public and our product changes every week,” said Thomas Bauer, district manager of Carmike Cinemas in the Southeast. “We‟re sort of unlike any other industry.” The national box office results are so important to film production companies that they typically hold test screenings for new releases to get an idea of what kind of revenue a film will generate. These numbers are used by local theaters to determine what films they will receive and where they will be shown within the theater. |