Breadcrumb Trail Links Local Entertainment Entertainment Co-hosted by Sheila McCarthy and David Rogers, A Stratford Christmas will be presented in concert at the Festival Theatre Dec. 16. Award-winning stage and film actor Sheila McCarthy will co-host the Stratford Arts and Culture Collective’s A Stratford Christmas concert at the Festival Theatre on Dec. 16. Submitted photo…

<figure class="c-media c-media–image c-align–full" data-entity-class="image" data-entity-id="86882" data-entity-method="embed" data-image-align="center" data-image-caption=" Models at Lagos Fashion Week, 2019 ” data-image-selection=”{“x1″:0,”y1″:0,”x2″:3240,”y2″:2475,”width”:3240,”height”:2475}”> “There are many ways to be fashionable and African,” says Christine Checinska, curator of the Portland Art Museum’s latest exhibition, Africa Fashion. Such, she explains, is the reasoning for the distinction between African and Africa in the title:…

Since September 2022, twelve local artists have participated in the Public Art Boot Camp project managed by the Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS). These individuals took a variety of workshops and trainings (available online) including how to develop concept proposals, how to hire subcontractors, post-installation rights and responsibilities, as well as working through all…

CSUN’s Chicano House hosted its annual two-night celebration for Dia de los Muertos this month. Nov. 2 was Noche de Ofrendas (Night of Offerings), an evening of remembrance. Nov. 3, Dia de Les Muertes, was a night of celebration, culture and community. The holiday isn’t about mourning, but a celebration of those who have passed. It’s a day of remembrance and especially healing, according to student and faculty organizers. An important element…

By: Christos Makridis In an era where remote work has become more of a norm, cities increasingly must differentiate themselves to attract and retain residents. In the heart of Europe, the city of Vienna has long been a nexus for culture, known for legendary composers and artists. But Vienna is not just a haven for…

Art at Shiphay Learning Academy Pupils and staff at Torquay’s Shiphay Learning Academy have been celebrating a prestigious award.The school has received an Artsmark Platinum Award as it marks a ‘momentous year’ for the programme and its 20 years of delivering arts, culture and creativity in schools. The Artsmark Award is the only creative quality standard…

The 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination reignites longstanding debates about his legacy and the effectiveness of the former president’s tenure in office. Key to understanding his enduring impact is his cultural agenda, which Kennedy intentionally used to construct the ideological groundwork for his administration and the changes he hoped to implement. Presidents…

Several years ago, I was appointed by the governor to serve on the board for the Washington State Arts Commission, ArtsWA. Also representing Central Washington is the newly reappointed Yakima arts leader, Noel Moxley. Formerly the executive director of the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, Moxley currently serves on the board for the Tieton Arts & Humanities…

The 50th anniversary of the classic Peanuts holiday special, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, has arrived. These days, the show, which first aired on CBS in 1973, feels like a bittersweet relic from the era of the Vietnam War. Its age creeps through the soft watercolors of its autumnal landscapes and in the tone of some…

<figure class="c-media c-media–image c-align–full" data-entity-class="image" data-entity-id="81505" data-entity-method="embed" data-image-align="center" data-image-caption=" Iconic Amarillo attraction Cadillac Ranch looks even better in the snow. ” data-image-selection=”{“x1″:317,”y1″:0,”x2″:6364,”y2″:3679,”width”:6047,”height”:3679}”> Now that Houston’s scorching summer heat has started to feel like just a bad dream, the collective yearning for an escape from the sun has never been stronger. We all need a snowy…