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1,000 Sign Letter Opposed To Regulating Public Art in LGBTQ+ Controversy
By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org LITTLETON – More than 1,000 people have added their names to a community letter calling for the town’s selectmen to drop and back away from discussion about regulating public art as it relates to LGBTQ+ issues. Fueled by comments made by state Sen. Carrie Gendreau, R-Littleton about her objections to paintings…
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Time Out’s Top 20 Cultural Destinations Of 2023 – Athens Shines At 5th Place
In an eagerly awaited announcement, Time Out has revealed its prestigious list of the 20 Best Cities for Culture in 2023, and Athens has secured a remarkable 5th place. Known for its captivating blend of ancient history and modern vibrancy, Athens stands out as a cultural gem in this global ranking. Let’s dive into why…
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Movie stunts, martial arts courses kick up interest in Hong Kong heritage
As the fourth generation in his family to learn White Crane kung fu, Andrew Clifford Pong King-fung has been entrusted with the responsibility of carrying on the legacy. Pong shared how a childish dream shaped his love for the discipline. “As a kid, I aspired to be a superhero because I loved watching heroes on…
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Beyond a haircut with ‘A Little off the Top’
Beyond a haircut with ‘A Little off the Top’ BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA A scene from William Caballero’s short film “A Little off the Top,” which is part of Black Public Media’s AfroPoP series. The film’s characters are based on real barbers and customers at BB’s Barbershop on Sunset Road. The relationship between Charlotte barbers and…
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Woods Charitable Fund awards $385K in grants and loans
Woods Charitable Fund’s Board of Directors approved grants and loans in its fall grant cycle totaling $386,500 to 15 tax-exempt organizations at its November meeting. Four grants awarded in this cycle will fund organizations serving Lincoln’s immigrant and refugee communities. Three cultural centers – the Asian Community and Cultural Center, El Centro de las Américas…
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The Culture Show shares what to watch this holiday season
In the latest edition of GBH’s The Culture Show, it’s time to deck the airwaves with a holiday spectacular. Hosts Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley and Edgar B. Herwick III team up again to share the latest in arts and culture in Boston and beyond. First up is the 1946 classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It’s…
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Chamber picks new tourism, government affairs director
Angelini The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce has named Anthony Angelini as its new director of tourism and government affairs. Angelini has served in various capacities within the political and public affairs sphere. As director of the Simi Valley Chamber Tourism Alliance, Angelini will be responsible for promoting tourism in Simi Valley. His duties include…
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Charles Gaines confounds with conceptual art at ICA Miami
At the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, 79-year-old artist Charles Gaines wants to shatter your expectations. In the case of its centerpiece, “Falling Rock,” that’s taken somewhat literally. The conceptual artwork does indeed feature an actual rock, which really does fall. But it’s how the rock falls, and what it falls upon, that makes the…
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Oro Valley Festival of the Arts & Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
With the holiday season rapidly approaching like a freight train made of gingerbread, kick off the festivities at the 13th Annual Oro Valley Festival of the Arts & Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration taking place on Saturday, December 2 – Sunday, December 3 at Oro Valley Marketplace. For 13 years, the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural…
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Once strictly private, museum-style space will open to public with daring art exhibition – Laguna Beach Local News
By Barbara McMurray, Special to the Laguna Beach Independent A sleek new museum-style exhibition space in the middle of town will debut next week when the public is invited to get a first look at the Honarkar Foundation for Arts & Culture space at 298 Broadway. Honarkar Foundation for Arts & Culture co-founder Mo Honarkar,…
