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Annual Parade of Lights to dazzle downtown Athens
The shift from festivities full of family fun and pumpkin pie to the demand of finals and returning to work can be bleak for many Athens residents. However, the transition into hot cocoa, dazzling decor and holiday cheer saves many from the holiday slump. While Athens already has lights displayed down Broad and Clayton Street,…
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Georgetown Launches Undergraduate Degree on the Environment and Sustainability
In the first two years, students in JESP will be on Georgetown’s Hilltop campus and take foundational courses on the environment, including environmental science, justice and ethics. These core courses draw on the liberal arts curriculum from the College of Arts & Sciences that cultivates students’ skills in analysis, interpretation and expression. Students will spend…
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Dreams, memories, spirits: CAM’s ‘Illumination’ challenges artists to create with light
“The Visitant” by Christine Reising and Garin Horner was inspired by the Victorian era and represents a dream, memory or spirit. (Port City Daily/Amy Passaretti Willis) WILMINGTON — ”Light as a vital component of an artwork is enticing,” according to visual artist Christine Reising. READ MORE: ‘A response to history’: CAM’s exhibit ‘Monument’ centers on Black…
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African diaspora traditions inspire these Binghamton alumni
Music is a polyrhythm of sorts, an intricate combination of histories and cultural knowledge that spans generations and oceans. Keeping that song going requires the next set of learners and drummers. Among those rhythm-keepers are two Harpur alumni who find their inspiration in the traditions of the African diaspora. Born and raised in Bomba-Plena in…
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BF Editors’ Blog: Arts & Culture Energize Economies
Twice monthly, our editors dive into topics, industries, and news-of-the-day items in the BF Editors’ Blog that might be a bit different from our typical coverage. Have an interesting idea for a blog topic? Email our Associate Editor at [email protected] with “BF Editors’ Blog” in the subject line. By Anne Cosgrove, Business Facilities Editorial Director…
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NT Playlist: A Hollywood Holiday (December 2023)
Ashley Legassie/Niner Times With the holiday season upon us, it brings along a sense of warmth and joy. It is the perfect time to indulge in some hot chocolate and partake in some festive gatherings. While immersing in the holiday spirit, listen to some of the best holiday classics from seasonal movies. Whether you are…
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UNESCO World Heritage Designation in Ohio Honors Indigenous Culture
Image credit: Herb Roe on wikimedia.org “We stand upon the shoulders of geniuses, uncommon geniuses who have gone before us. That’s what we are here about today,” said Chief Glenna Wallace of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, as reported by the AP. Wallace spoke before a crowd gathered at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park…
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Gibraltar’s arts and culture awards highlight achievement, ability and talent
SUR in English Gibraltar Friday, 1 December 2023, 16:05 Copiar enlace WhatsApp Facebook X LinkedIn Telegram Gibraltar Cultural Services announced the results of this year’s Cultural Awards at a Gala event at The Sunborn Hotel which was broadcast live by GBC on 29 November. The awards aim to celebrate Gibraltar’s arts and culture, looking at…
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2024 Getty Prize Goes to Mark Bradford, $500,000 Grant Will Be Awarded to Nonprofit of Artist’s Choice
THE GETTY FOUNDATION in Los Angeles announced Mark Bradford is the recipient of the 2024 Getty Prize. Bradford makes large-scale paintings composed with layers of paper. Both abstract and conceptual, the work explores social and political structures and the adverse ways they impact the lives of vulnerable populations. The Getty Prize gives Bradford the opportunity…
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The Best Books of 2023
Special Report By year’s end, after all the new books hit shelves, Smithsonian magazine’s editors and writers have clear favorites. Whether you are looking for some gift ideas or a great read to enjoy on the plane or cozied up over the holidays, consider our carefully curated lists.