Allegheny County consumers have been spending big, and the benefits will soon accrue to the region’s libraries, parks and arts groups, among others. The funds come courtesy of the taxpayer-funded Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), whose board on Thursday approved a 2024 budget of $139.7 million, the largest in its 29-year history. RAD is funded…

This quote about leadership resonates with the path of success blazed by Ty Sutton as President & CEO of Dayton Live over the last nearly six years. He zigged when some thought he should zag, and he stood for something special. Sutton and his family came to Dayton in 2018, just as several influential events…

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Festivals celebrating a city, like the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe, play a unique role. They are the threads that weave together the diverse strands — historical, cultural, artistic, social, and economic — of the city’s identity. They emerge as vibrant chronicles that celebrate the spirit of an urban community and capture its pulsating heartbeat. Unboxing…

A recent study shows that the collection of arts programs in Buchanan County has generated more than $20 million in economic activity over the last five years.

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The Shining Mountains Film Festival takes place at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen this weekend with a focus on the stories and culture of Indigenous people. The documentaries cover everything from sports to art to reclaiming sacred land; some are just a few minutes long, while others are feature-length films. One of the short…

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) – On Tuesday, the council voted 5-0 to repeal Article 1-17 of the City Code of Ordinances, called the “Percentage for the Arts Program.” The Percentage for the Arts Program was passed in 2020. That gave a portion of the total cost for capital improvement projects to the art committee to produce…

Emory University’s Arts and Social Justice Fellows Program (ASJ) presents a project showcase and community conversation on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Switchyards Downtown Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. and programming begins at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but advance registration via Eventbrite is recommended. Inspired by faith…

Kentuck Festival of the Arts, an annual world-renowned festival in west Alabama, may not take place in Kentuck Park next year. The annual two-day celebration of art, music, and culture is held at the seven-acre park on 5th Street in Northport. The Kentuck Arts Center, the institution behind the festival, said it has failed to…