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John Maclean: From Beta Band to BAFTAs to Glasgow Film Fest glory
If you were lucky enough to have seen cult Scottish group the Beta Band in their early days, you may remember the films that used to play on the walls of whichever small venue they were gracing at the time – madcap 16 mm movies featuring the band themselves in an outlandish array of costumes. No…
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Hager Art Collection Gifted to UM Montana Museum of Art and Culture
MISSOULA – Kristi Hager was many things: Painter, performance artist, photographer and arts advocate were just a few. She was also a longtime friend and supporter of the University of Montana, and when she lost her struggle with cancer last November, her significant art collection was gifted to UM’s Montana Museum of Arts and Culture.…
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Fans unite for Animé Los Angeles 2025
By: Bren Belmonte, Jan. 21, 2025 Thousands of fans attended the annual four-day convention at the Long Beach Convention Center, Animé Los Angeles, Jan. 9-12, including Cal Poly Pomona students who were there to cosplay, meet fellow fans and perform music with an orchestra. The community-focused convention featured fan events including concerts, cosplay gatherings, a…
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Council approves fund to prepare Moose Jaw Centre of Arts and Culture basement
Moose Jaw city council approved $115,000 for consulting and structural repairs to the basement at the Moose Jaw Centre of Arts and Culture. The project will be funded by $100,000 from the Facilities Building Reserve and $15,000 from carryforward funds. This stems from the March 11 city council meeting, when council approved $20,000 for an…
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Spencertown Academy awarded $40K by NYSCA
SPENCERTOWN — Spencertown Academy Arts Center announced today a grant award totaling $40,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $82 million this year to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across…
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RIIZE donates 100 million won(approximately 70,000 USD) to support youth in arts and culture
RIIZE donates 100 million won(approximately 70,000 USD) to support children and youth in arts and culture. K-pop group RIIZE has donated 100 million won in the name of their fan club, BRIIZE, to support arts and culture programs for underprivileged children and youth, according to the social welfare foundation Walking With Us on January 21st KST.…
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Ontario – Culture, Arts, Heritage
Toronto has long dominated Ontario’s (and English-speaking Canada’s) cultural life and continues to do so. Home to many of the province’s artists and cultural institutions, the city also functions as the media centre of English-speaking Canada; it thus plays a key role in popular culture and entertainment. As is true in Canada generally, the popular…
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How Will President Trump’s New Term & Potential Ambassador for Music & Culture Affect Arts Organizations?
As he did back in 2016, convicted felon and President Donald Trump has promised to “Make America Great Again…” (Again?) But on inauguration day, he seemed to get on the wrong foot, at least on the musical side of things. A technical malfunction caused Carrie Underwood to perform a capalla, while “operatic tenor” Christopher Macchio…
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How Will President Trump’s New Term & Potential Ambassador for Music & Culture Affect Arts Organizations?
As he did back in 2016, convicted felon and President Donald Trump has promised to “Make America Great Again…” (Again?) But on inauguration day, he seemed to get on the wrong foot, at least on the musical side of things. A technical malfunction caused Carrie Underwood to perform a capalla, while “operatic tenor” Christopher Macchio…
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Zionsville Cultural District Plays a Vital Role in Strengthening Community Well-Being
December 2024/January 2025 The Zionsville Cultural District (ZCD) is dedicated to enriching the town by showcasing a diverse array of art, history and cultural experiences for all to enjoy and engage with. Through a variety of annual events and programs rooted in local tradition, the ZCD fosters community involvement while attracting visitors to Zionsville, a…