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Poetry event Dec. 9 at Museum of African American Art celebrates arts and culture along K Line
Join Metro Art and poets Nikki Blak, Kamau Daáood, Cynthia Guardado, Ill Camille, Malaika Jules and Rhys Langston for an afternoon of spoken word and art about the neighborhoods along the K Line with We Are Here: Poetry Along the K. Artist féi hernandez will emcee. This free poetry event is at the Museum of…
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City of Frederick announces hiring of Weinberg Center for the Arts Manager
The City of Frederick is excited to announce the hiring of Stephanie Chaiken as the new Manager of the Weinberg Center for the Arts. Ms. Chaiken brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the arts, and the City of Frederick is eager to welcome her as a key contributor to the local arts…
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Tracy Arts Commission searching for two new members
The Tracy Arts Commission has opened a recruitment to fill two openings on the board. The application window will close on Thursday, December 14, at 6 p.m. The recruitment is for the seats currently held by commissioners Maxine Lees and Cynthia Reis, whose terms expire at the end of the year. Both are eligible for…
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Annual Parade of Lights to dazzle downtown Athens
The shift from festivities full of family fun and pumpkin pie to the demand of finals and returning to work can be bleak for many Athens residents. However, the transition into hot cocoa, dazzling decor and holiday cheer saves many from the holiday slump. While Athens already has lights displayed down Broad and Clayton Street,…
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Georgetown Launches Undergraduate Degree on the Environment and Sustainability
In the first two years, students in JESP will be on Georgetown’s Hilltop campus and take foundational courses on the environment, including environmental science, justice and ethics. These core courses draw on the liberal arts curriculum from the College of Arts & Sciences that cultivates students’ skills in analysis, interpretation and expression. Students will spend…
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Dreams, memories, spirits: CAM’s ‘Illumination’ challenges artists to create with light
“The Visitant” by Christine Reising and Garin Horner was inspired by the Victorian era and represents a dream, memory or spirit. (Port City Daily/Amy Passaretti Willis) WILMINGTON — ”Light as a vital component of an artwork is enticing,” according to visual artist Christine Reising. READ MORE: ‘A response to history’: CAM’s exhibit ‘Monument’ centers on Black…
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African diaspora traditions inspire these Binghamton alumni
Music is a polyrhythm of sorts, an intricate combination of histories and cultural knowledge that spans generations and oceans. Keeping that song going requires the next set of learners and drummers. Among those rhythm-keepers are two Harpur alumni who find their inspiration in the traditions of the African diaspora. Born and raised in Bomba-Plena in…
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BF Editors’ Blog: Arts & Culture Energize Economies
Twice monthly, our editors dive into topics, industries, and news-of-the-day items in the BF Editors’ Blog that might be a bit different from our typical coverage. Have an interesting idea for a blog topic? Email our Associate Editor at [email protected] with “BF Editors’ Blog” in the subject line. By Anne Cosgrove, Business Facilities Editorial Director…
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NT Playlist: A Hollywood Holiday (December 2023)
Ashley Legassie/Niner Times With the holiday season upon us, it brings along a sense of warmth and joy. It is the perfect time to indulge in some hot chocolate and partake in some festive gatherings. While immersing in the holiday spirit, listen to some of the best holiday classics from seasonal movies. Whether you are…
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UNESCO World Heritage Designation in Ohio Honors Indigenous Culture
Image credit: Herb Roe on wikimedia.org “We stand upon the shoulders of geniuses, uncommon geniuses who have gone before us. That’s what we are here about today,” said Chief Glenna Wallace of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, as reported by the AP. Wallace spoke before a crowd gathered at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park…
