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How Greta Garbo’s Renoir Ended Up in the New Wes Anderson Film
Like many superrich and morally dubious magnates, Zsa-Zsa Korda, Benicio del Toro’s arms dealing tycoon at the center of Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, seems to collect art mostly just to show it off (and for the investment potential). “Never buy good pictures,” he says. “Buy masterpieces.” Which, in his case, includes a 17th-century Floris…
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A Pollinator Garden grows at Snug Harbor, honoring a woman who cultivates arts and culture
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Amid the natural beauty of brightly colored wildflowers signaling the season of summer, a crowd gathered at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden’s Carl Grillo Greenhouse this week. The serenity that is the North Shore cultural always conjures a sense of peace and relaxation, a spot where guests can mingle,…
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Keeping Our Eye on the Week’s Recommended Arts Events
Upstairs at Caroline (Courtesy of Aloft) Taylor Swift Muzingo Monday 9, Upstairs at Caroline Get down to “this sick beat” at Taylor Swift Muzingo. Never heard of Muzingo? It’s basically bingo mixed with a dance party, where instead of marking off numbers, you mark off the songs that are played. “The time will come for…
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Sailing Into Culture: Casa Sanlorenzo Anchors In Venice
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Arts Consulting Group Finds New Leader for the San Francisco Jazz Organization
June 6, 2025 – Following an extensive nationwide search, Boston-based search firm Arts Consulting Group (ACG) has placed Gabrielle Armand as the new CEO of the San Francisco Jazz Organization (SFJAZZ). She will succeed Susie Medak, who has served as interim CEO since December 2024. Vice presidents Geoff Chang and Josyanne Roche led the assignment. In partnership with executive artistic director Terence Blanchard, Ms. Armand…
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‘SIXPACK’ is a raw family drama, steeped in Hmong American culture
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June Art Tooth Bus
Join Art Tooth and A Good Man’s Education for an inspiring day of art and culture at the June Art Tour, happening Saturday, June 14 from 1–6 PM. Starting and ending at Hotel Dryce, this guided tour—led by Dev’n Goodman of A Good Man’s Education—will take guests on a curated journey through five stops, highlighting…
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The Wabash Valley Regional Arts and Culture Plan is underway
WABASH VALLEY, Ind. — An effort is underway to help shape the Wabash River Regional Arts and Culture Plan. Today, a second public forum took place at the Vigo County History Center. According to The Wabash Valley Regional Development Authority, they need local voices to help build a vision that reflects the identity of our…
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Diane von Furstenberg to Be Honored as 2025 PAC NYC Icon of Culture at October Gala
Diane von Furstenberg will receive the 2025 PAC NYC Icon of Culture at their Icons of Culture gala on Oct. 28. The honor was revealed by Michael R. Bloomberg, chair, Perelman Performing Arts Center; Karlie Kloss, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, and Thierry Prevost, chief executive officer of Printemps Americas, at a cocktail party Thursday night…
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The city’s arts funding program is open for applications
ArtsActivate is Dallas’ project-based cultural support program, where artists and non-profits can receive funding for their projects. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} #mc_embed_signup .indicates-required {display: none;} #mc_embed_signup .mc-field-group {clear: none; width: 75%; padding-bottom: 0%;padding-top: 1.5%;} #mc_embed_signup form {margin: 0px 20px;} #mc_embed_signup {border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; max-width: 750px; margin: 0px auto;} Each year, the City of…