Though we're decades past the era of the fresh-faced WWII recruit mooning over a Betty Grable picture tacked up in the barracks, the appeal of the pin up girl has endured. A new art show, opening this weekend at Gallery Nucleus, celebrates the art of the pin up girl by featuring original artwork by contemporary artists and pays homage to pin up masters such as George Petty, Gil Elvgren, and Alberto Vargas. See why men and women have long admired the pin up girl's sensuality and charm. more ›

On Saturday night at World of Wonder Storefront Gallery, Lenora's Claire's Bettie Page: Heaven Bound show opened. in honor of the beautiful Bettie Page, the spanking machine was ready. One wall of the show features Austin Young's photos of Perez Hilton and Margaret Cho, Marla Rutherford photos of Bernie Dexter, Steve Diet Goedde's photos of Midori in Bettie Page's actual gloves, a pair of Bettie's shoes, and many more Bettie inspired pieces. The rest of the gallery is filled with the gorgeous, sultry work by the one and only Olivia. more ›

Now with John Edwards out of the picture, Hillary and Barack only have eyes and one-liners for each other. Watch them duke it out during the Democratic candidates debate tonight with friends and bloggers in the comfort of CineSpace (because really, you don’t want to be anywhere near Hollywood and Highland). RSVP at RSVP@gatherinc.com. more ›

As Carol Channing, clad in a Bob Mackie sleeveless pantsuit, chinchilla (?) wrap, bright red lipstick, and a 77-karat diamond said last night: "Musical theater is a strictly American art form." The ladies who helped forge that - along with movies and television - were being feted by The Smithsonian, who were specifically honoring women who have woven their way into the American cultural fabric, welcoming their treasured memorabilia into the Smithsonian's permanent collection. more ›