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Council on the Arts
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New year, new concerts: Five must-sees for January
Elle Perry A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.
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2024 in review: Top moments in Black art, entertainment, and culture
This year has had some exciting moments in the world of art, entertainment and pop culture. From music to art to education and everything else in between, 2024 was full of events that kept the Black community talking. Here’s a timeline of some local and national news that really stood out in 2024. January Stay…
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Missoula on Main celebrates arts and culture for New Year’s Eve
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Vernon festival among top hosts with the most in Canada
Two festivals, two national recognitions. The Sundog Festival, Arts Council of North Okanagan, and City of Vernon are onto a great thing. Greater Vernon has again been recognized for Culture Days, placing third in Canada in the Top Participating Community List for Small Municipalities for hosting the most Culture Days events in 2024. The North…
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10 Most Eccentric Towns in New York
New York State is famous for New York City, but there’s so much more to explore beyond the skyscrapers. Scattered across the state are eccentric small towns and villages, each with unique vibes and stories. From offbeat museums to lively festivals, there’s plenty to see and do. Historic landmarks, like grand estates and castles, bring…
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These were the big stories in arts and culture in the Dayton region in 2024
In January the University of Dayton’s Roger Glass Center for the Arts held a soft opening in advance of its April grand opening. The 51,200-square-foot center — named for the late Roger Glass, who was the lead donor for the project, a 1967 UD alum, and president and CEO of Marion’s Piazza — features a…
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People like me flocked to Berlin because it was ‘poor but sexy’. Those times are over
In 2003, Berlin had just woken up from a decade-long fever dream: the Wall had fallen, the city had reunited and the two German states had a common capital once again. Financially, Berlin’s awakening was a total hangover: billions in debt had piled up and unemployment had reached an all-time high. Culturally, however, the city…
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Vashon gets $2.3 million for arts and heritage
Sixteen island organizations are ringing in the New Year on more secure financial footing than in years past, thanks to an infusion of approximately $2.3 million in grants from King County. The awards were made possible by Doors Open, a science, heritage and arts levy to fund operations, encourage equitable access and support cultural programming…
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Lawrence’s parks and recreation department rebrands itself as ‘Parks, Recreation and Culture’
photo by: Shawn Valverde/Journal-World Tents line the sidewalk in South Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, during Lawrence’s Juneteenth celebration. <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> With the new year comes a slightly new name for Lawrence’s Parks and Recreation Department — going forward, it will be known as Parks, Recreation and Culture. The change is now…
