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Photos: Preserving Oualata’s fragile manuscript legacy amid desert threats
Oualata forms part of a quartet of fortified towns, or ksour, granted World Heritage status for their historical significance as trading and religious centres. Today, they preserve vestiges of a rich medieval past. Throughout Oualata, doors fashioned from acacia wood, adorned with traditional designs painted by local women, punctuate the earthen facades. Family libraries safeguard…
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Chula Launches Cultural Ecosystem Model to Promote Quality Aging Society in Nan Province
Newswise — Asst. Prof. Dr. Rukchanok Karcharnubarn, Dean of the College of Population Studies, Chulalongkorn University, together with Prof. Dr. Khamkom Pornprasert, Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, and the Center of Learning Network for the Region, led a research team on their second field visit to Nan Province from…
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Summer vibes return to Langford’s arts and culture district
Summer has officially arrived in Langford with the return of ‘Fridays at The Station’. Every Friday through summer, the Langford Station, located at 720 Station Ave., will be transformed into a vibrant hangout spot for locals, offering a whole host of entertainment. Produced by the Victoria Beer Society, the free, family-friendly and dog-friendly event series features live music, food…
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South Africa: Committee On Arts and Culture Sends Heartfelt Condolences On the Passing of Tsotsi Actor
The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has noted with sadness the passing of the legendary stage and screen actor, Mr Presley Chweneyagae, world-famous for his role in the movie Tsotsi. The committee sends condolences to the Chweneyagae family and friends and the broader community. The Chairperson, Mr Joe McGluwa, said Mr Chweneyagae bestowed…
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Mister Tiger Debuts in West Town | Janice Bond Returns to Chicago | Kibbitznest Seeks New Owner
Photo: Mister Tiger Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Chicago Public Art Group Names Janice Bond Executive Director The Chicago Public Art Group has announced the appointment of Janice Bond as its new executive director. “A celebrated cultural architect, strategist and…
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Inside the town that’s more than just a ferry port
Yes, the castle’s fantastic and the white cliffs are iconic but there’s been an exciting resurgence recently for this seaside town – so often regarded simply as the step-off point for Calais. Let a local expert be your guide… The Kent coast arts and culture scene is synonymous with groundbreaking contemporary art, buzzy venues, and…
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UMB Council for the Arts & Culture Spotlight: Jennifer Litchman
UMB Council for the Arts & Culture Spotlight: Jennifer Litchman May 28, 2025 UMB Council for the Arts & Culture The chair and founder created the council so UMB could explore the links between the arts and health and science and highlight the many and varied artistic talents of students, faculty, and staff. As part…
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Global art leaders convene in Seoul for 3-day summit on arts, culture
By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) — Arts Council Korea (Arko) is hosting a three-day summit for art communities from around the world, aimed at advancing exchange and promoting public support for arts and culture. The 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture, themed “Shaping the Future of Arts and Culture,” features 36 sessions…
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Our favorite local music from May
Left: Cover art for DeevoDaGenius, Kil The Artist and BLUEHILLBILL’s “Bleu Magic” (Courtesy Jackson Hallaws and Chop The Head). Center from top: Album art for Kim Perlak and Francisco Mela’s “Spaces” (courtesy); Art for Pile’s single “Born at Night” (Courtesy Mark Lapriore); and single art for Tuxis Giant’s “Last Laugh” (courtesy). Right: Album art for…
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Terre Haute shows the way
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Terre Haute wants downtown visitors to not only find their way but know about a prestigious cultural distinction by installing a series of 41|40 Arts and Cultural District wayfinding signs. Those signs direct pedestrians to the wide variety of…
