The Republic of Türkiye, founded on October 29, 1923, by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, marks its 100-year centennial on October 29, 2023, celebrating a century of progress, democracy, and cultural diversity. The Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival, now in its 28th year, has played an essential role in promoting Turkish heritage and fostering understanding between…

<!––> Date Published: January 1, 1970 <!– Revel 32°, Poughkeepsie–> Dutchess County’s history and culture has been shaped by the Indigenous, First Nations and Native Americans that call the Hudson Valley home. Immerse yourself in vibrant Indigenous art from contemporary creators, discover natural destinations and historic sites important to the community and examine history through…

The latest version of an influential national arts and culture survey highlighting the fiscal impact of the sector shows that public appropriations for cultural activities make good economic and social policy. For Fort Wayne and northeast Indiana, not only are the arts an economic driver, but these cultural experiences help define “us” as a community.…

RSO Quartet in Concert Inspired by Raven Halfmoon: “Flags of Our Mothers” The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield Saturday, October 28, 7:00 pm In partnership with Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, this event brings you a performance inspired by the current exhibition, Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers. The quartet features violinists Jorge Avilia and Mialtin Zhezha,…

RSO Quartet in Concert Inspired by Raven Halfmoon: “Flags of Our Mothers” The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield Saturday, October 28, 7:00 pm In partnership with Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, this event brings you a performance inspired by the current exhibition, Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers. The quartet features violinists Jorge Avilia and Mialtin Zhezha,…

Virtual Tour Available on WhiteHouse.gov/VirtualTour WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on National Civics Day, First Lady Jill Biden is launching a new virtual tour of the White House.  The White House, Google Maps, and Google Arts & Culture have collaborated to create a new virtual tour of the White House using Google Street View technology. It…

The Story of Art in America is a docuseries on Prime Video exploring the role of art in American society and its diverse communities, from large cities to small rural towns. Each season has 10 episodes, each one featuring one city or county. Season one began with 10 episodes in California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, New…

POULTNEY — Theater in the Woods is hosting a weekend of fine food and entertainment from Nov. 10 to 12 at Stone Valley Arts in Poultney. The event is a fundraiser for the theater company’s children’s acting summer camp. Eight plays, written mostly by area writers and read by community actors, form the centerpiece of…

Text by Tracy Scott Forson Photographs Selected by Donny Bajohr The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks will face off on Friday in the first game of the 2023 World Series. They’ll carry on a 120-year sports tradition in the United States. Predating the Civil War, baseball is considered uniquely American, helping create an identity…