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Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Shares Rich Cultural Heritage with Overseas Audiences Through #SuzhouHeritage Campaign
#SuzhouHeritage campaign threads the global needle of cultural appreciation NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism is delighted to announce the achievements of its comprehensive year-long marketing campaign aimed at showcasing the rich history, culture, and tourism offerings of Suzhou to English-speaking audiences across North…
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It’s Time for the 2023 Year-End Membership Drive: Invest in your Community by supporting Aspen Public Radio
Since the station’s founding over forty years ago, thousands who have come to live, work, and play in the Roaring Fork Valley have made a gift to support Aspen Public Radio. In 2022, local community members gave donations to collectively provide 43% of station revenue for the year —with a significant number of those gifts…
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The Man Who’s Saving America’s Forgotten Grapes
The morning dew dampens my sneakers as we ascend the green, undulating hill. Jerry Eisterhold, wearing a wide-brimmed hat against the Missouri summer sun, pulls a bunch of grapes of a type known as Delicatessen off the vine. “I got this one from a guy who should have won an amateur wine competition,” he says. “But…
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How to Locate Joy, According to Our Editors
Sometimes it’s harder to find than others, I know. But let’s not stop looking. I often grab some early in the morning around the reservoir, and other days on the Lincoln Center website at 3 p.m. in a buy-tickets-now link for a performance that night. And on most days—often!—there is joy on the 19th floor…
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News – Spokane Celebrates Archaeology – Archaeological Institute of America IAD
November 28, 2023 Dr. Brian Buchanan and Mark Hand (VP of AIA-Spokane Society) working the “Ask an Archaeologist” booth Dr. Brian Buchanan giving an interview to Spokane Local News about the event All the volunteers for the day! Spokane hosted an Archaeology Day in early October! At the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, the…
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Cultural and creative event Chill 11 debuts
Experience Hong Kong’s unique culture, food, shopping and fun at this Christmas festival HONG KONG, Nov 28, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is launching Chill 11 at Asia World-Expo (AWE) from 23 to 26 December. Sponsored by Create Hong Kong* of the HKSAR, the event brings together arts…
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The Future of Journalism: Independent Iowa Public Radio raises $8M to expand footprint
The future of Iowa Public Radio remains bright after the organization raised more than $8 million. The Iowa City-based organization plans to expand its newsroom staff and upgrade its equipment just 17 months after becoming fully independent. Initially, IPR set out to raise $6.5 million. More than 200 donors helped easily surpass that goal. More…
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The Uniquely American History of Eggnog, Everyone’s Favorite—or Least Favorite—Holiday Quaff
A mouthwatering (or, to some, offputting) spread of some of the many commercial eggnogs in the U.S. Getty Images In early 1815, distinguished representatives from the United States and Britain gathered in Belgium to ratify the treaty that ended the War of 1812. To celebrate the success of the peace talks, Massachusetts’ Pittsfield Sun reported,…
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LISTEN | Department of sport, arts and culture announces new awards for creative sector
Minister of sport, arts and culture Zizi Kodwa announced new awards for the creative industry. Kodwa was briefing the media on Tuesday. He says the awards ceremony will be held towards the end of March or early in April. Meanwhile, the minister has appointed an independent board for Netball South Africa and a new board…
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A major exhibition on Byzantine African art visits the MET
The exhibition features works of art never before seen in the United States, exploring the tradition of Byzantine art and culture in Africa from the 4th through the 15th centuries. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently hosting an Africa & Byzantium exhibition, which began on November 19, 2023, and will continue until March 3,…
