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Arts & Culture: The Secret Lives of Books
When I was in high school, I cleverly devised a way to maximize the amount of books I could blow my allowance on. I figured that if I bought used books, most of which sold for less than six dollars, I would be getting more for less. I thought I was a genius, even though…
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Talking fashion with theo tyson
From the poetry of Phyllis Wheatley to the technicolor tapestries of Napoleon Jones-Henderson to Terry Lynne Carrington’s contemporary beats, Boston’s Black art and culture is everyone’s art and culture. It’s also central to Boston’s Black History, which is the city’s history. Today on The Culture Show, Embrace Boston President and CEO Imari Paris Jeffries joins…
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Celebrate Afghanistan Arts & Culture Day with the Fanoos Ensemble
The Fanoos Ensemble ArtsWestchester will celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Afghanistan’s arts and culture at its February 24 Afghanistan Arts & Culture Day, featuring the renowned Fanoos Ensemble. This family-friendly event promises a day and evening filled with music, dance, crafts, and poetry, offering a unique opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the rich heritage of…
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Yonkers’ Waterfront Gets a Vibrant Makeover with New Mural Installation!
Yonkers Arts is proud to announce the exciting launch of a brand-new mural installation, a vibrant collaboration between the City of Yonkers and Yonkers Arts. The installation is one of the many artistic endeavors that aims to transform the community via the arts, while also creating a welcoming and engaging art experience for commuters and visitors alike. Space for…
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Arts Council England to update ‘activist statements’ guidance after backlash
Arts Council England (ACE) has announced it will update guidance warning that “political statements” could break funding agreements, after a backlash from the arts and culture sector. A series of recent updates to ACE policies had advised organisations that it funds to be wary of “overtly political or activist” statements made in a personal capacity…
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Priebe to open eight exhibits this semester
The Allen Priebe and Annex art galleries announced eight new exhibitions coming this spring, as well as new hours for the galleries. The galleries will be showcasing the Student Honors Exhibition, Mollie Oblinger: Prolonged Current, Bridge Work, Koua Yang, Ryan Steiskal, and the BFA Studio Art Senior Exhibition. The Student Honors Exhibition is a collection…
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Rock Island Art Guild exhibit to open
The 43rd Rock Island Art Guild’s Fine Arts Exhibition at the Figge Art Museum is opening Saturday, Feb. 17, at 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. This exhibit is a vibrant testament to the unparalleled artistic talent residing within a 200-mile radius of the Quad Cities, according to a Thursday museum release. The Figge is at…
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UNESCO Member States adopt global framework to strengthen Culture and Arts education
The World Conference on Culture and Arts Education, organized by UNESCO and United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi (13-15 February), brought together nearly 1,000 culture and education stakeholders – including 90 ministers, 125 representatives of UNESCO Member States, policy-makers, experts and NGOs, as well as UN agencies, academia and the private sector. The new UNESCO…
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Spotlight: Orange County Regional History Center’s Honoring Black Heritage & Culture
Honoring your ancestors through quilting Central Floridians will learn how Black Americans impacted the arts, music, and more at an event in downtown Orlando this weekend. The Orange County Regional History Center is putting on the Honoring Black Heritage and Culture Event for the second year in a row. The event is also a part…
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A-Z of things to do in and near Charlotte
October Miller/Niner Times Charlotte has a lot, and it can be hard to navigate for those new to the city. This guide provides ideas for activities from A to Z in and around Charlotte. These activities can be done with friends or loved ones, and some can be done alone. A – Amusement park Carowinds is…
