“Once widely respected as a symbol of American excellence and a global icon of cultural achievement, the Smithsonian Institution has, in recent years, come under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology,” the order reads. “This shift has promoted narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”

This weekend, a Minneapolis dance festival puts improvisation center stage — not as a rehearsal technique, but as the performance itself. One of those performers is Taylor West, who’s exploring what it means to create movement in the moment. “I took improvisation class or classes in college and have learned about the technique of improvisation,”…

I’m struck by her unassuming yet incredibly impactful presence. Meet Hoor Al Qasimi, one of those rare individuals who has managed to build an empire of art and culture, but without the usual fanfare associated with such leadership roles. Discreet and approachable, she remains grounded, effortlessly connecting with others despite her significant accomplishments. Her passion…

Spring is coming into view and the central Ohio arts community is blooming with plenty of amazing energy. Host Christopher Purdy and his guests are talking about arts and cultural events happening in and around Columbus, including Short North Stage’s production of A Chorus Line. Also, music is in the air with guests from the…

President Trump accused the Smithsonian Institution of propagating “divisive, race-based ideology” and issued an executive order Thursday demanding an end to federal funding for exhibitions and programs based on racial themes that “divide Americans.” The order, titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” directs Vice President JD Vance to remove “improper ideology” from the…

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution, which operates more than 20 museums and research centres visited by millions yearly in Washington DC and New York City. The order directs the vice-president to “eliminate improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology” from the institute’s museums, centres and the National Zoo in…

photo by: Bremen Keasey Kerry Altenbernd, a John Brown-portrayer and president of the Guardians of Grover Barn, hopes to realize a goal to fully preserve the structure which was a stop on the Underground Railroad and visited by a group of freedom seeking slaves led by John Brown. <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> Just off Lawrence…