TR PHOTOS BY ROBERT MAHARRY —Arts+Culture Alliance Executive Director Amber Danielson stands at the entrance to the organization’s new headquarters at 126 W. Main St., which is currently under renovation and is set for a grand opening later this month. Art and culture enhances a community in a variety of ways. It encourages business retention,…

SCRANTON — Black History Month opened on Saturday with a kickoff event at the Black Scranton Project Center for Arts & Culture, which drew over 100 area residents for a celebration that will continue throughout February. This year’s theme, “Labor of Love,” applies both to the the work Black residents of the city have done…

Happy Black History Month, San Diego! This February, we honor and celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans who have shaped our history and culture. The Wave is dedicated to promoting inclusivity, equity, and positivity and we encourage fans to join us in taking this opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage with the rich…

Where are we going? Skiing in the Alps may not be what it used to be—though try telling that to the elite ­racers who will be schussing down the pistes of Saalbach, Austria, in the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships (February 4–16), a ­bi­ennial event second in importance only to the Olympics. Salzburg is nearby;…

New York City is alive with artistic energy this winter, showcasing breathtaking exhibitions and exuberant performances. Elizaveta Porodina, renowned for her innovative fashion photography, is captivating audiences with her latest project featuring ten dancers from the New York City Ballet (NYCB). The two-day photoshoot, choreographed under the guidance of NYCB Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan…

Cappella Romana performed Handel’s Messiah with Portland Baroque Orchestra in December 2023 at First Baptist Church in Portland. Photo: Joe Cantrell As the internationally known Portland choir Cappella Romana was preparing for an innovative pair of concerts in Portland and Seattle that were being largely funded by a $35,000 grant from the National Endowment for…

29 minutes ago Chloe Hughes BBC News, West Midlands Wolverhampton Literature Festival Thousands are expected to flock to a West Midlands city to celebrate literature and the arts. The ninth annual Wolverhampton Literature Festival began on Friday and runs until Sunday. Dozens of events are being held across the city and the event promises a…

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:22 — 66.4MB) Subscribe: RSS | More Molly Rowe, newly appointed Executive director of the Hilliard Art Museum, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss her love of the arts. Molly has worked with arts and culture organizations such as the New York City Ballet, Savannah College of Art…

La Jolla Historical Society is holding an exhibition focusing on the early days of surfing and its evolution in La Jolla from Feb. 8 to May 25. An opening reception will be held at 7846 Eads Ave. on Friday, Feb. 7 from 5-7 p.m. “La Jolla Surf: Culture, Art, Craft,” will introduce audiences to some…