Category: Arts and Culture

  • Reason to Love Vancouver #25: Because Death Is Bringing People Together

    Reason to Love Vancouver #25: Because Death Is Bringing People Together

    We love Vancouver for its breathtaking mountains, its sushi scene and now—thanks to local artist Angela Fama—its unexpectedly vibrant conversations about death. Enter the Death Conversation Game, a deck of cards designed to help people actually talk about the one thing we’re all guaranteed to experience (but rarely acknowledge). Fama, a transdisciplinary artist and trained…

  • Reason to Love Vancouver #31: Because We Believe in Print Media!

    Reason to Love Vancouver #31: Because We Believe in Print Media!

    Obviously, the editors here love print: publishing is both how we earn our living and is our reason for living. So it’s nice to know we’re not alone in our passion for the printed word. Cool indie bookstores abound around these parts, staffed by book nerds who are happy to point you toward your next…

  • Ready for it? Binghamton professor publishes book on Taylor Swift songs

    Ready for it? Binghamton professor publishes book on Taylor Swift songs

    Taylor Swift’s impact on music and culture is so significant that she is now the focus of college courses and academic research. Binghamton University musicology lecturer Phoebe Hughes, who teaches the course “Taylor Swift, 21C,” is diving even deeper into Swift’s artistry with her upcoming book, Cranking Up Taylor Swift: Her Musical Journey in 11…

  • Oppo, Cultural Center of the Philippines partner to champion arts and culture through mobile innovation

    Oppo, Cultural Center of the Philippines partner to champion arts and culture through mobile innovation

    MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Leading global smart device brand OPPO and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) have officially sealed a long-term partnership aimed to empower Filipino youth’s love for arts, culture, and creativity through mobile technology and innovation. Through the collaboration, OPPO will be the official mobile partner of CCP in its upcoming CCP…

  • East African Ministers of Culture launch arts and cultural exchange initiative

    East African Ministers of Culture launch arts and cultural exchange initiative

    East African Ministers of Culture have concluded a landmark cooperation agreement aimed at supporting and developing the region’s cultural and creative industries. The decision follows a successful meeting on the sidelines of the East Africa Arts and Cultural Festival held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen co-operation in…

  • PREVIEW: OCC’s Spring Dance Celebration: A Night to Remember

    PREVIEW: OCC’s Spring Dance Celebration: A Night to Remember

    Orange Coast College is set to host its annual Spring Dance Celebration on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. with a free school outreach show at 11 a.m. on the 25. The event will take place at the Robert B. Moore Theatre, showcasing the creative talents of OCC’s dance students and…

  • COLUMN: Get involved in community-wide culture

    COLUMN: Get involved in community-wide culture

    “Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You will have created something.” – Kurt Vonnegut This year as arts and culture focuses on words and word-based art I…

  • Picture This: A New Path to the Waterfall Opening at the Everhart Museum

    Picture This: A New Path to the Waterfall Opening at the Everhart Museum

    The Everhart Museum’s A New Path to the Waterfall exhibition created an immersive experience that drew a lively crowd. Artists John Bromberg and Samuelle Green’s work captivated visitors, drawing them into a world of creative shapes and textures. The artists were gracious hosts, greeting guests and even serving hors d’oeuvres, making the event feel warm…

  • 25th edition – Announcements – e-flux

    25th edition – Announcements – e-flux

    The Biennale of Sydney today announced the first details for the 25th edition, taking place from March 14–June 14, 2026, including the appointment of the next Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain First Nations Curatorial Fellow and the first venue as White Bay Power Station.   As part of the Biennale of Sydney’s creative partnership with Visionary…

  • Lehi Easter Egg Hunt now requires registration

    Lehi’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is coming up, and for the first time in Lehi City history, registration will be required in order to participate. The City invites all to join for an “egg-citing morning filled with thousands of eggs, fun mini-games, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny—ready for photos and high-fives!” The…