On Monday, Feb. 12, the John Lewis Student Center’s Cypress Theater welcomed students to the Student Center Programs Council’s (SCPC) “Flower Festival.” The new event, which allowed students to get in touch with their creative side, was hosted from 7-9 p.m. With opportunities to make everything from fresh bouquets to origami flowers to floral bookmarks…

In an effort to preserve family histories and cultural legacies, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is set to host the Hometown Treasures Expo in collaboration with the Savannah African Art Museum as a part of the 35th Savannah Black Heritage Festival (SBHF). The event will take place on Monday, Feb.…

From New York City to Buffalo, the Empire State is packed with rich Black art and culture. Witness riveting performances from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, explore Black-owned art galleries, take a walking tour through Jackie Robinson’s Harlem, or admire the work of Black artists at a collection curated by Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.…

In a significant stride towards cultural enrichment and ecological restoration, the South Downs National Park Authority has greenlit a transformative project at Black Robin Farm, Eastbourne. This ambitious initiative, poised to become a beacon of culture, arts, and education, will see the dawn of a new era for the community and its surroundings. Spearheaded by…

The city of Aswan has launched the 11th edition of the Aswan International Festival of Art and Culture, in a morning event that hosted 15 folkloric Egyptian, Arab and international ensembles, on Sunday. Co-organized by the ministry of culture and the Aswan governorate, the festival is aimed at promoting folkloric arts and emphasizing the cultural…

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KanKouran West African Dance Company will perform at the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Kickoff Celebration on Feb. 24. (Photo courtesy of KWADC) Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture recently announced that it will launch its National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read program, a five-month series of free…

“The Tale of Genji,” written by Shikibu Murasaki, has been passed down since its completion in the mid-Heian period and is still widely read today. This story, rich in lyricism, vividly depicts the glory and romantic affairs of the aristocratic society, centered around the protagonist, Hikaru Genji. It has had a significant influence on various…

Gallery From General Store. Photo: Feilden Fowles A world-class arts, education and cultural centre will be built in the South Downs National Park in Eastbourne and named Black Robin Farm. Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC), in partnership with Towner Eastbourne, was granted planning permission today (February 15) for the project, with work expected to begin this year. Black…