âGreat architecture inspires peopleâ: comic Tim Ross peeks inside iconic walls
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Since his 2016 mini-series,
Streets of Your Town, became the most watched ABC arts program of that year, comedian/radio host turned architecture advocate, Tim Ross, has been making a follow-up documentary that delves into the lives lived inside iconic walls. As with its predecessor, the humour in
Designing a Legacy is of a whimsical nature. Ross wears his heart on his sleeve as he crosses hallowed thresholds from Queensland to Tasmania, of houses designed by the likes of Robin Boyd, Gabriel Poole and Ken Woolley.
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Although the 2021 George Washington Birthday Parade is canceled, other events will be held to celebrate the first president. (George Washington s Mount Vernon)
ALEXANDRIA, VA While the COVID-19 pandemic will change the celebration, Alexandria will continue to recognize the birthday of George Washington, one of the city s most famous residents.
The 2021 George Washington Birthday Parade is canceled for health and safety reasons, but other virtual and socially-distant events will be held. Returning favorites include the 13th annual Cherry Challenge, George Washington Birthnight Banquet and Ball in a virtual format, and George Washington s Alexandria tours.
New this year are virtual discussions with a Washington re-enactor. Washington will discuss different periods in his life each week during the The Great Theater of Action: The Life of George Washington in Four Acts. In addition, American Legion Post 24 will host Run, Walk, n Roll, a 24-mile race that can be complete