Read this: Hirshhorn, Oral Roberts, elephant training, John Michael Higgins

Plan for the possible addition to the Hirshhorn. (Diller Scofidio + Renfro)

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The Hirshhorn wants to (temporarily) install a giant, $5 million balloon thingamajig in its central courtyard. Not one but two Post critics -- Blake Gopnik and Philip Kennicott -- offer their thoughts on this lofty idea.

David Montgomery peers into the world of Ringling Brothers' elephant training, where baby elephants are separated from their mothers and trained for the circus. Trainers' methods are now under attack from PETA. Not sure how you feel about it? Check out this gallery of photos from a former trainer.

Evangelist Oral Roberts has died at age 91.

Actor John Michael Higgins, who doesn't sound familiar but has surely been in several of your favorite movies, is in town for a local theater appearance.

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By The Reliable Source | December 16, 2009; 12:42 PM ET
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