This week in KELOLAND News / 2 hours ago Video On the move: The need for affordable living space is growing; Augustana marching band returns; Boredom on Sunday News / 3 hours ago Video Oh, if the Vikings invade (again) News / 3 hours ago Video As more and more …
Read More »Native American Culture Spotlight on Washington High School – KELOLAND.com
“There are a lot of cool ideas”: The future of Falls Park News / 11 hours ago Video Is it Too Hard to Become a Reviewer in South Dakota? News / 1 day ago Video Coyotes are facing a tough test and are home to the No. 13 in North …
Read More »The St. Louis Zoo appoints Dwight Scott, director of the San Diego Zoo, as the next president
The next president and CEO of the St. Louis Zoo will be an accomplished leader dedicated to the care of wildlife, zoo officials announced Tuesday. Dwight Scott, managing director of San Diego Zoo, will take over in St. Louis when longtime guide Jeffrey Bonner departs in January. Ken BohnDwight Scott …
Read More »A Hollywood retelling of the great Chicago fire – Chicago Magazine
At the beginning of In old Chicago, Darryl F. Zanuck’s 1938 disaster epic about the Great Fire of Chicago, this message flashes across the screen: “WE APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT OF THE CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN PREPARING THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND FOR THIS PRODUCTION.” That was a nice greeting to a local …
Read More »New Mural Tour Designed To Show The Creative Reality Of Salt Lake County
Utah artist Jimmi Toro inspects his mural before resuming work outside of the industrial business office in Salt Lake City on Monday. His mural will be one of 10 in the county to show the Salt Lake County experience. (Carter Williams, KSL.com) Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes SALT LAKE CITY …
Read More »The MOJA Arts Festival continues this week
Arianne King Comer was artist-in-residence at the Gibbes Art Museum earlier this year and created this batik that can be seen on the MOJA poster | Credit: City Department of Culture Employee reports | The MOJA Arts Festival, Charleston’s annual celebration of African American and Caribbean culture with music, art, …
Read More »Orillia Center for Arts + Culture asks for input on the strategic plan
The organization has entered a phase of transformation that will determine its future and hopes that community members will feed in with ideas and suggestions PRESS RELEASEORILLIA CENTER FOR ART + CULTURE************************ We are changing! The board members of the Orillia Center for Arts + Culture recently decided to enter …
Read More »The intersection that Chicago made
Conceptually, the words “Chicago, Wisconsin” today will astound almost anyone who reads them. The idea that the metropolis of Illinois (and the third largest city in the country) could somehow be part of the Dairy State seems ridiculous. Chicago is too tied to the long and filthy annals of Illinois …
Read More »Connecticut Magazine’s Recommendations for Arts and Culture Activities in the State of 2021
The Connecticut Tennis Center in New Haven will transform into the Westville Music Bowl on April 28, 2021. Arnold Gold / Hearst Connecticut Media After the Connecticut Tennis Center had hosted major WTA and ATP tournaments for men and women since 1990, it was quiet and empty after the 2018 …
Read More »Saudi Art Institute to highlight national identity and support talent
Saudi artist Mohannad Shono’s Argentina Show explores meaning and storytelling DUBAI: A large planet-like circular shape, speckled with what appears to be craters and a few black dots, is constantly changing in front of the beholder’s eyes. This is “The Fifth Sun”, a textile wall projection with sound created in …
Read More »Brian Stokes Mitchell hosts Arts + Business Partnership Awards
Americans for the Arts today announced the recipients of this year’s national Arts + Business Partnership Awards, recognizing six U.S. companies, an arts and business partnership, and a business leader for their exceptional commitment to the arts. The awards will be presented by Americans for the Arts on October 15, …
Read More »Upstate Beat: The Albino Skunk Music Festival continues this weekend with its fall edition
The spring and autumn editions of the Albino Skunk Music Festival were bright spots in the local music scene. Twice a year people flock to Glynn Zeigler’s Skunk Farm in Greer for a few days of outdoor fun, food, crafts and music with a mix of nationally acclaimed acts like …
Read More »Photographs of Jell-O, funeral potatoes, and other Mormon foods are part of a new exhibition
When the Utah-based photographer Daniel George was researching his latest historical project, he kept coming across a colorful meal: green Jell-O. George, who teaches at Utah Valley University in Orem, wasn’t interested in eating the sugary snack. Rather, he wanted to understand how this gelatinous preparation – often called a …
Read More »A star-studded production – The New York Times
Fed officials are pulling out prematurely due to trade controversy. Robert Kaplan, head of the Dallas Fed, and Eric Rosengren, president of the Boston Fed, both announced their resignations yesterday. They got into controversy over trading stocks that could have benefited from the Fed’s emergency market interventions last year. China …
Read More »‘Slave Play’ returns to Broadway
Slave Play, the lively and provocative drama that has been nominated for 12 Tony Awards but won none, returns to Broadway this fall. Playwright Jeremy O. Harris announced the plan shortly after midnight on Monday morning, about an hour after the awards ceremony was shut out, at an after-party celebrating …
Read More »More suburbs of Twin Cities are using public art to get a feel for the place
Lively murals and whimsical sculptures can be seen in further suburbs around the Twin Cities as the communities try to strengthen their personalities, develop a deeper sense of place, and perhaps even boost economic development. In Hastings, two new metal sculptures have landed on the riverbank and a 30 meter …
Read More »Forum on what should be done about recreational marijuana taxation
(Photo by Chris McNew / Getty Images) Two of Missoulas County Commissioners held a forum at Imagine Nation Brewing Thursday evening to discuss and answer questions about medical and recreational marijuana taxation. KGVO spoke to Commissioner Josh Slotnick about the forum and explained the questions that will be asked when …
Read More »Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival returns with a one-day mini fall festival
Covid-19 has canceled the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival in both 2019 and 2020, but organizers will give regular attendees a taste of what they’ve missed with an upcoming one-day event. The WAHF Mini-Fall Festival will take place on October 2nd from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the usual …
Read More »Exhibition of Contemporary Latin American Latinx Art Responds to Global Issues | News, sports, jobs
1/6 “Guna Dule Woman” by Carlos Villalon, 2006, archived inkjet print. Photo supplied, Carlos Villalon 2/6 “Emerald Tears” by Esperanza Cortés, 2010-2021, crystal, cut glass and glass beads on clay. Photo delivered, Esperanza Cortés 3/6 “The Corona Altar” by Scherezade Garcia, 2020, color / installation. Photo supplied, Scherezade Garcia 4/6 …
Read More »NSW communities should benefit from an improved cultural infrastructure
The NSW government’s Creative Capital program aims to help communities by providing $ 60 million for new and improved cultural infrastructure. Applications for the Creative Capital Scholarships are open and meet the demand for cultural infrastructure, support the creative industries and improve access for local communities to quality art venues. …
Read More »Life after the proclamation of Trump’s re-election as divinely ordained
Beyond the spiritual examination of unrealized prophecies, there are very earthly outreaches here: under the direction of Mr. Strang, Charisma had grown from a church magazine to a multi-pronged institution with a number of New York Times bestsellers, millions of podcast downloads, and a remaining mainstay in print media with …
Read More »Instagram’s San Antonio architecture and design lovers must follow
entertainment // Art and culture Karly Williams 09/19/2021 A room in Olmos Park designed by Lake Flato opens onto a central courtyard anchored by this large oak tree. Lake Flato, Casey Dunn Doom Scrolling is 2020. That’s why we’re making 2021 the year of happy home scrolling. As our dreams …
Read More »In photos: Nikki Lane, Brent Cobb and Andrew Combs at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Nikki Lane performed at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on September 3, with Brett Cobb and Andrew Combs opening the show. (Port City Daily / Tom Dorgan, MoonFrog Media) WILMINGTON – On September 3, Nikki Lane, Brent Cobb and Andrew Combs each took the stage at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. SEE …
Read More »Art Helps Spotlight the Lake Tahoe Garbage Problem | California News
By LANEY GRIFFO, Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) – A local organization uses art to highlight the litter problem in the Lake Tahoe Basin. While litter of all kinds is an issue for the pool, one item that leaves its mark every year is the plastic sled. …
Read More »Dakar, Senegal Itinerary: 5 Days Full of Activities
We took an early ferry to explore Goree Island. The ferry is called Maritime Liaison and runs every two hours from Dakar to Goree. African passport holders pay $ 5 for the ferry and all other international travelers pay $ 10. Goree is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is …
Read More »“High Flying and Living Large: The Paintings of James Michalopoulos” opens in the historic town hall in Lake Charles – Orange Leader
A new exhibition of the works of New Orleans’ best-known living artist opens on Thursday, September 23rd at the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center. “High Flying and Living Large: The Paintings of James Michalopoulos” shows fifty colorful and energetic compositions that span the artist’s career. The exhibition includes …
Read More »David Stibbe, Green Party (Ottawa West Nepean) – Apartment613
Lots of local issues are discussed in this election, but Ottawa’s vibrant arts and culture scene doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. That’s a shame because Ottawa is a heavy hitter in supporting a strong cultural sector. However, we do know that the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the city‘s …
Read More »A Plein Air Touch – The Suffolk News-Herald
Suffolk hosted artists from all over the city to put the unique landscape in perspective. Suffolk is hosting its first Plein Air Festival this weekend, with events from 9th to 12th September. This event was presented by a partnership between the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, the Suffolk Art League …
Read More »This NH city has been named the safest city in the state
New Hampshire is a great place to live! We have everything. The sea, the mountains, the lakes, Story Land, the first library in America, I could go on like this! And taxes? Who needs them! It’s a great place to start a family. Of course, if you are considering moving …
Read More »This weekend, enjoy the sights and sounds of the Urban Arts Festival in downtown SLC
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) – Spend this holiday weekend enjoying the sights and sounds of live music, fine art, unique shopping and more at the annual Urban Arts Festival. The free festival takes place in The Gateway shopping district this weekend, September 3-5. Located in the heart of downtown …
Read More »Burlington Hot Spots – The Vermont Cynic
As summer ends and classes get closer and closer, UVM students from across the country will begin their pilgrimage back to campus. UVM first graders and transfers may struggle to find the secret (and not-so-secret) places in town that Burlingtonians love to spend their time. To make it a little …
Read More »A roundabout is to be built in Clarksville, with mixed reactions from neighbors
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Construction will begin on a roundabout at Whitfield / Needmore Road in a few weeks and local residents seem divided. City spokesman Henry Kilpatrick said the roundabout is part of a larger $ 16 million project to improve and expand the streets of Whitfield and …
Read More »Mid-Texas Symphony tunes in for the season | Community alert
With plans changed and musicians performing in front of a screen, the Mid-Texas Symphony looks forward to sharing the joy of music with the audience again. The Mid-Texas Symphony held virtual appearances all last year due to the pandemic. This year the orchestra plans to perform in New Braunfels and …
Read More »Hampton, NH US Air Force veterinarian dies in PA plane crash
A veteran Hampton pilot died in a plane crash in Pennsylvania on Friday the day after a flight on an air show in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Andy ‘Trav’ Travnicek, 50, a member of the GEICO Skytypers, crashed around 12:35 p.m. when he was taking off from Wilkes-Barre / Scranton …
Read More »Art and Man | Executive Director thinks about the term at TRAHC. after
Brian Goesl has been at the center of the Texarkana arts and culture scene for about two decades, but that is about to change. His post as Executive Director of the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council gives him the opportunity to pause and reflect as he and TRAHC both …
Read More »The Hive by Coeur d’Alene offers a new way of working and socializing for enterprising women in the region | Art & Culture | Spokane | The Pacific Northwest Inlander
Katherine Vandergriff photo The Hive owner Melinda Cadwallader F.from the sidewalk along Fourth Avenue by Coeur d’Alene, The Hive looks like it’s a new cafe. Large mirror glass windows present a bright, versatile space with lots of cozy corners to make yourself comfortable with a coffee, work on your laptop …
Read More »Wild West City – Receives National Cowboy Keeper Award
BYRAM TWP. (Aug 10, 2021) – Wild West City, while not to the west, has been recognized as a place that highlights western heritage. Wild West City, a fixture in Byram Township for over six decades, recently received the 2021 Cowboy Keepers Award from the National Day of the Cowboy …
Read More »What’s happening in Chicago this weekend
The Asian community meets for the annual Dim Sum and Then Some Race. 6-Aug-21 ?? Here’s what’s going on in Chicago this weekend and beyond to make this summer in town your best ever. Grab your Greens! On Saturdays and Wednesdays, you can live your best, healthy life with seasonal …
Read More »COVID-19, floods paralyze Germany’s cultural institutions | Culture | Art, music and lifestyle reporting from Germany | DW
The federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate are still examining the effects of the devastating flood that hit them in mid-July. With more than 180 dead and just as many missing as well as damage running into billions, the damage is staggering. But only gradually it becomes clear that …
Read More »Festivals for the rest of us | Arts and entertainment | Salt Lake City
Summer has always been festival season in a wintry state like Utah, so many of our larger annual events were lost in 2020. While everyone has their own level of comfort when it comes to moving around in a crowd of other viewers / participants, most of them are often …
Read More »Pioneer Day spin-off Pie and Beer Day canceled
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – One of the biggest celebrations for one of Utah’s most popular unofficial holidays is canceled this summer due to concerns about falling vaccination rates and rising infections with COVID-19 and the Delta variant. The owners and management of the Beer Bar, which hosts a July …
Read More »See the world in Canada
Try the Vancouver area instead of China As Judy Lam Maxwell, the owner of Historic Chinatown Tours, leads her three-hour food and walking tour of Vancouver’s Chinatown ($ 100), introducing travelers to the district’s private historic buildings that once served Chinese immigrants who came to build Canada’s transcontinental railroad in …
Read More »Guide to Cooling Down This Summer
The summer heat can feel relentless. That’s why we’ve put together a few fun ways to cool off during those hot summer days. Millennium Park Beach and wading pool Just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids you will find Millennium Park, at 1415 Maynard Ave. SW. This park has a sandy …
Read More »Historic Newberry, SC: “The Most Charming Small Town”
Newberry, SC, was recently named one of America’s Most Charming Small Towns by Travel Channel and was chosen as day 14 of the South Carolina 7 expedition. As KAG SC7 correspondent, Liene Kukainis accompanied the team on the way to see what the whole press was talking about! Across Historic …
Read More »Warning of sore throat, cough, shortness of breath due to smoke
If there is smoke in the valley, do you have trouble breathing? Eyes burn?If you have breathing problems or are bothered by smoke, this time of year can be a challenge due to forest fires. The Yakima Health District says that if you have breathing problems you must visit the …
Read More »EIU publishes honorary list for spring 2021
Posted on July 15, 2021 2:43 pm Last updated on July 15, 2021 at 2:43 pm Written by Millie Lange (Charleston, IL) – One hundred and fifty students at Eastern Illinois University earned a spot on the university’s honorary roll in the spring of 2021. These students included: Summa Cum …
Read More »Look forward to our next WOKQ sessions with Ian Munsick!
Tomorrow we have a very special visitor to the radio station; An extremely talented guy named Ian Munsick This Wyoming born singer / songwriter grew up with everything from bluegrass to the Beatles. He describes himself as a progressive artist with an old soul. He breathes the fresh rocky mountain …
Read More »Rain doesn’t dampen the return of Sundays on State to Chicago’s Loop
CHICAGO – One of Chicago’s biggest block parties, Sundays on State, has returned for the first time this year. Chicagoers populated State Street for a block-party atmosphere with dancing, live shows, and entertainment – and the rain didn’t stop them. “It’s in the heart of the city,” said August Matthews, …
Read More »Political conflicts Balkanize America
The opinions expressed in this post belong solely to the author and should not be construed as representing the views of Townsquare Media, News-Talk 1340 KROC-AM and 96.9 FM, or any other person affiliated with the organizations. ___________________________________ Americans argue over the historical and political issues that will determine the …
Read More »13 amazing summer and fall festivals taking place in WNY this year
It’s going to be a lot of fun in west New York for the next four months. With most government-enacted pandemic restrictions lifted from the second week of June, Buffalo and the surrounding suburbs are preparing for a ton of festivals in both summer and fall. Taste of Buffalo takes …
Read More »Legislature Allocates More than $ 4 Million to Lincoln City Infrastructure Projects | news
On Saturday June 26th, lawmakers passed House Bill 5006, allocating Oregon’s $ 2.6 billion share of COVID stimulus funds to a number of infrastructure projects across the state, including two in Lincoln City: the D River Welcome Center and the Lincoln City Cultural Center. The D River Welcome Center The …
Read More »Monroe, NJ, multiple car auto accident due to medical episode, police say
MONROE TWP. (Middlesex) – A motorist ran off a residential street and hit a mailbox in front of a house, a parked car and a tree in front of the next house, and then another car in the driveway of a third house, all due to a suspected medical care …
Read More »Wangi Library Creative Hub will restart as a self-access library
Lake Macquarie City Council A $ 350,000 overhaul Wangi Library Creative Hub has reopened it as a state-of-the-art venue. More Than Just a Library, the Wangi Library Creative Hub is the first creative space in the Hunter region to operate on a community self-access model and is the first library …
Read More »Red Wing Man charged with sex with teenage girls
ST. CLOUD – A Red Wing man was charged with criminal sexual behavior with a fifteen year old girl. Thirty-three years old Jakob Keller is charged with third-degree criminal sexual behavior involving a victim aged 13-15, prostitution with a 13-15 year old, and sexual behavior through electronic communications. According to …
Read More »July 2021 Chicago Festivals Guide & Schedule
Neighborhood street festivals, art shows, open air concerts – including Lollapalooza and the Taste of Chicago – return as Chicago this summer. back Area reopened. As with most things this year, the coronavirus pandemic has left its mark on summer events: some have been postponed to a later point in …
Read More »How Much Will Your Social Security Check Be Increased?
I have good news and bad news. Let’s start with the good news. CNBC is reporting that the Cost of Living (COLA) increase on your Social Security check is increased by approximately 5.3%. That would be the highest increase since 2009. The Senior Citizens League based that 5.3% increase on …
Read More »July 4th Logistics, art and culture summer program in front of the Park City Council Thursday
Listen to this report as it aired on KPCW 91.7 The Park City Council meeting on Thursday will include a final update on the city’s plans for July 4th and the review of summer programs at the proposed arts and culture district’s location. Amid ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Read More »PBS films ‘Outdoor Nevada’ in Elko | Local
Quiet Film’s producer and director Chris DeFranco talks to Jan Petersen, managing director of the Cowboy Arts and Gear Museum, about the filming. Show host John Burke is on the left. Andy Nancarrow, cameraman, and Shane Sharpe, field technician, work on the right. Elkoan Brent Johnson created this mural in …
Read More »Phylicia Rashad, Bill Cosby’s former TV wife, celebrates his release in a tweet
by: Associated press, Darcie Loreno Posted: 06/30/2021 / 1:37 PM MDT / Updated: 06/30/2021 / 1:37 PM MDT (WJW / AP) – Bill Cosby’s former TV wife Phylicia Rashad replied shortly after news that the actor’s sexual assault conviction was overturned on Wednesday: “FINALLY !!!” Bill Cosby is released from …
Read More »THE ESSENTIAL A&E PICKS FOR JULY 1-7 | Entertainment tips | Salt Lake City
Aïsha Lehmann and Meggan Waltman @ Modern West Fine ArtIt’s always exciting to see visual artists emerge from our own state, and this month Modern West Fine Art (412 p. 700 West) is finding the work of two of their artists-in-residence – Aïsha Lehmann and Meggan Waltman – with solo …
Read More »In Culture Today, June 30, 2021: Broadway Returns in Chicago | LA gets the goat | Richard Hunt models Ida B. Wells
“Rent – Farewell Tour for the 25th Anniversary” ART Ida B. Wells Monument is inaugurated today in Bronzeville Ida B. Wells is honored with a memorial on the former site of the housing estate that bore her name. reports Block Club Chicago. âThe Light of Truth, a sculpture created by …
Read More »Where to hear classic live music this July 4th
The 4th of July personal celebrations are back! We’ve compiled a list of places across the state to see and hear live classic music and celebrate the holiday! If you have any questions about one of the events, please contact the linked organizations directly. Grab your sparklers now and let’s …
Read More »Marquette’s Art Week continues on Saturday with the first Presque Isle Art Fair
MARQUETTE, Michigan (WLUC) – Marquette’s Art Week celebration continues with the opening on Saturday Presque Isle Art Fair. The Studio Gallery across from Presque Isle Dock on Peter White Drive and Lakeshore Boulevard featured local artists and their work. It was an opportunity to meet, greet, and support the Marquette …
Read More »Kandinsky in the countryside: Bavaria’s museums send art lovers out for a hike
It is one of those dilemmas that many Munich visitors are confronted with in summer: How can the precious time between the Bavarian capital with all its cultural sights and sightseeing in the beautiful landscape at the gates of the city best be balanced? Five art museums have come together …
Read More »Oakland City Council votes to defuse the police and more than 17 million
OAKLAND (KPIX 5) – Oakland City Council approved a budget early Thursday evening that will cut $ 17.4 million in funds from the Oakland Police Department and divert the money into other programs. There were some expectations that the council would delay the controversial decision, but 7-2, Oakland City Council …
Read More »Suspect after Chase + Lake Erie Cleanup + Lawsuit Update
Welcome to today’s edition of Toledo Patch daily – the fastest way to find out about the most important news and events. I’m Brad King, a lifelong native of Northwest Ohio and a proud graduate of the University of Toledo (Go Rockets!). It’s an exciting time to be a Toledoan. …
Read More »2021 NALAC Leadership Institute Fellows announced
The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures has announced the 38 artists, cultural workers and art administrators participating in the 21st edition of the NALAC Leadership Institute (NLI). The NLI is an intensive one-week training program that will take place from July 12th to 16th, 2021. This year’s cohort …
Read More »Best of NH 2021 Art & Culture
Editor favorites Inspirational poet Being the New Hampshire Poet Award Winner is more than an honor for you Alexandria Peary – it is an opportunity to bring about change in a part of our state that is too often underserved. Aiming to reach children in Coös County, their first North …
Read More »Two arrested at Lake Merritt, Oakland, shooting leaves 1 dead, 5 injured
A 22-year-old man died and five others were injured in a fatal shootout in Lake Merritt, Oakland on Saturday during an event marking the 15th of June. About 1,000 Californians were celebrating peacefully by the lake when, according to police, gunfire broke out at 6:22 p.m. in Block 2200 on …
Read More »Float Your Boat lights up Lake Macquarie as second night has been canceled due to weather | Newcastle Herald
News, local news, Lake Macquarie shone in lights on Friday night when Float Your Boat returned after a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19. More than 5,000 people made their way to the promenade on the west side of the lake to see the flotilla of illuminated ships gliding across the …
Read More »July 4th Fireworks is back in Tampa Bay. Here’s where to see
This summer things will return to normal as many July 4th celebrations return across the Tampa Bay area in 2021. Here are just a few of the events celebrating America’s 245th birthday. Tampa The city of Tampa announced that Boom by the Bay will return this year. The event was …
Read More »Binghamton Fire Chief Daniel Eggleston is retiring this month
Daniel Eggleston, the man who has led the Binghamton Fire Department for the past five years, is preparing to quit his job as boss. Eggleston announced to members of the department on Wednesday that he intends to retire by the end of the month. He was expected to stay as …
Read More »Summer camps in Carson City at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada | Carson City Nevada News
Event date: Repeats every week until Monday, July 26th 2021. June 21, 2021 (all day) Event date: June 28, 2021 (all day) Event date: July 5, 2021 (all day) Event date: July 12, 2021 (all day) Event date: July 19, 2021 (all day) Event date: July 26, 2021 (all day) …
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