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BPM-PR Firm launched its new Arts & Culture Division
BPM-PR Firm (https://www.bpm-prfirm.com/), one of the fastest-growing boutique public relations agencies in the United States, proudly announces the launch of its new Arts & Culture Division. With an impressive track record of success in the arts and culture sector, BPM-PR Firm is building on its proven ability to deliver innovative, high-impact public relations strategies and media coverage…
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Asheville’s vibrant arts scene powered its economy — now much of it lays in ruins
Alexandra Byrne and George Solis October 4, 2024 at 5:00 AM Debris covers the River Arts District in Asheville, N.C., on Wednesday in the aftermath of Helene. A line painted on the side of a building in Asheville, North Carolina’s River Arts District marks how far waters rose in 1916, when massive floods ravaged what…
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The economic benefits of centering Philly’s Black artists
Philadelphia is a city built on resilience, creativity, and the stories that have shaped our collective history. That history is a reflection of our cultural heritage and our city’s creative energy, and there are financial benefits in recognizing that lineage. History, the arts, and culture aren’t just add-ons to our economy, they are a core…
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Celebrating Black History Month across the West
Oxygen Arts CIC As we turn the corner into October, people are being encouraged to share, celebrate, and recognise the impact of black heritage and culture on our society. Black History Month is an event that has been celebrated nationwide for more than 30 years, but it first began in the US in the 1920s.…
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‘The music was beautiful’: Inside One Day writer’s Glasgow-set musical Wild Rose
The Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh will host the world premiere of Wild Rose in March The tear-jerking tale of a troubled young country music singer desperate to leave Scotland behind for the bright lights of Nashville has already won the hearts of cinema goers around the world. Now Dawn Sievewright is preparing to step into…
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Ballet Hispánico stages a night of art and culture
Erin Baiano Ballet Hispánico returns to the Center for the Arts concert hall at George Mason University this Saturday. Their performance includes three works that celebrate art and culture. The Saturday evening performance caps off a week of the company’s Artist-in-Residence activities. The first piece of the night, Sombrerísimo by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, reimagines…
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‘Going Varsity in Mariachi’ documentary spotlights competitive high school competitions
Transcript Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Amna Nawaz: Now to the story of a high school team in Southern Texas fighting for a state title. But this battle unfolds on a stage. A Netflix documentary, “Going Varsity in Mariachi,” follows the journey of teenage…
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A musical portrait of the artist: how Martin Kershaw captured John Lavery in sound
Martin Kershaw | photographeverything.net How to create a music portrait of a portraitist? Jim Gilchrist talks to jazz musician Martin Kershaw, who has been commissioned by the National Galleries of Scotland to write a suite inspired by their Sir John Lavery exhibition It’s tempting, if glib, to ask, how does a jazz musician portray a…
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Natee Utarit: Peels Back the Layers of Colonial Power, History and Culture
The work of Thai artist Natee Utarit is particularly compelling in its refusal to offer any comfortable answers. His allegories are dense, his symbolism multifaceted, and his narratives intentionally unresolved. There’s a sense of familiarity and generous ambiguity in Utarit’s approach, which acts as an invitation—or, more accurately, an interrogation—shining light on the Western colonisation…
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Los Angeles Arts & Culture News: Fall 2024
Los Angeles Arts & Culture News: Fall 2024 The Voice of Chandigarh News: Los Angeles Tourism invites you to experience the cultural explosion of events, exhibits and future openings that are redefining the city’s art scene. Los Angeles, and the surrounding region, will come together for Southern California’s landmark arts event, PST ART: Art &…
