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Arts Council partners with MacEwan to capture local stories
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Apr 03, 2025 • 2 minute read Students from various MacEwan University programs harnessed the power of virtual reality to help the Arts and Culture Council of Strathcona County share the stories of local artists. Photo supplied Article content A joint project between the Arts and Culture Council…
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Millions in federal grants to local arts organizations cut by DOGE
In March 2025, the University of South Alabama presented its Annual Songwriter Keynote, a conversation and concert event funded, in part, by a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance. Gulf Coast artist Robby Amonett, pictured above, live-painted the event. Keith Necaise/University of South Alabama and the Alabama Humanities Alliance Keith Necaise/University of South Alabama and…
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Millions in federal grants to local arts organizations cut by DOGE
In March 2025, the University of South Alabama presented its Annual Songwriter Keynote, a conversation and concert event funded, in part, by a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance. Gulf Coast artist Robby Amonett, pictured above, live-painted the event. Keith Necaise/University of South Alabama and the Alabama Humanities Alliance Keith Necaise/University of South Alabama and…
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Here Are Some Top Spots to Visit Next Time You’re in New Hope
Image via Visit Bucks County. Travel + Leisure has named New Hope one of the 10 best small towns in the nation, bestowing upon it the award for “Best Arts + Culture Town.” Though small in size, New Hope offers a vibrant arts and culture scene with something for everyone, writes Kalena Thomhave for The…
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Here Are Some Top Spots to Visit Next Time You’re in New Hope
Image via Visit Bucks County. Travel + Leisure has named New Hope one of the 10 best small towns in the nation, bestowing upon it the award for “Best Arts + Culture Town.” Though small in size, New Hope offers a vibrant arts and culture scene with something for everyone, writes Kalena Thomhave for The…
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‘Lawyers for the Arts’ 2025 raises over $51,000 for ‘Give for Greatness’
Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 03:10 pm Arts Services Inc. Press Release The annual “Lawyers for the Arts” fundraiser once again proved that the legal community’s talents extend beyond the courtroom, raising a record-breaking $51,290.73 in net proceeds to support Arts Services Inc.’s “Give for Greatness” grant program. Held on Saturday, March 8, at THE STAGE…
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What Des Moines is Known For: A guide to food and culture
Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, is a vibrant city with a rich history, diverse attractions, and a thriving economy. Whether you’re a visitor or considering relocating, you might wonder what Des Moines is known for. This guide explores the city’s highlights, from famous foods to cultural and outdoor experiences. A Hub of Politics and…
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Naomi Watts and a Great Dane find their way through grief in ‘The Friend’
I understand how insane it sounds to say that a dog gives a great performance in a movie. We all know that animal acting is mostly a matter of training and strategically timed treats. Yet still, I’ll be damned if Bing — the 150-pound Great Dane playing a depressed dog named Apollo in writer-directors Scott…
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Costa Mesa names UC Irvine poetry instructor Danielle Hanson its first poet laureate
Danielle Hanson in 2016 left a thriving corporate communications job in Atlanta to devote her time to her first love — poetry. That departure kicked off a six-year period of serving as a volunteer editor at various small publishing companies and literary journals, during which Hanson saw her own work published before securing a job…
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Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events
Ghost in the Shell Thursday 3 – Friday 4 & Sunday 6, AFS Cinema Now that Elon Musk seems to have gotten bored with the idea of sticking chips in people’s heads and is too busy wrecking the global economy, it’s a lot easier to enjoy Mamoru Oshii’s Ghost in the Shell. This 1995 anime…