By: Christos Makridis In an era where remote work has become more of a norm, cities increasingly must differentiate themselves to attract and retain residents. In the heart of Europe, the city of Vienna has long been a nexus for culture, known for legendary composers and artists. But Vienna is not just a haven for…

Art at Shiphay Learning Academy Pupils and staff at Torquay’s Shiphay Learning Academy have been celebrating a prestigious award.The school has received an Artsmark Platinum Award as it marks a ‘momentous year’ for the programme and its 20 years of delivering arts, culture and creativity in schools. The Artsmark Award is the only creative quality standard…

The 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination reignites longstanding debates about his legacy and the effectiveness of the former president’s tenure in office. Key to understanding his enduring impact is his cultural agenda, which Kennedy intentionally used to construct the ideological groundwork for his administration and the changes he hoped to implement. Presidents…

Several years ago, I was appointed by the governor to serve on the board for the Washington State Arts Commission, ArtsWA. Also representing Central Washington is the newly reappointed Yakima arts leader, Noel Moxley. Formerly the executive director of the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, Moxley currently serves on the board for the Tieton Arts & Humanities…

The 50th anniversary of the classic Peanuts holiday special, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, has arrived. These days, the show, which first aired on CBS in 1973, feels like a bittersweet relic from the era of the Vietnam War. Its age creeps through the soft watercolors of its autumnal landscapes and in the tone of some…

<figure class="c-media c-media–image c-align–full" data-entity-class="image" data-entity-id="81505" data-entity-method="embed" data-image-align="center" data-image-caption=" Iconic Amarillo attraction Cadillac Ranch looks even better in the snow. ” data-image-selection=”{“x1″:317,”y1″:0,”x2″:6364,”y2″:3679,”width”:6047,”height”:3679}”> Now that Houston’s scorching summer heat has started to feel like just a bad dream, the collective yearning for an escape from the sun has never been stronger. We all need a snowy…

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects on economies everywhere, we’ll be taking a closer look at the movers and shakers, the growth of industries, and what’s really driving the Santa Cruz County economy. I’ll be spotlighting some of the biggest areas for opportunity, updates on local development and all things…

Manal AlDowayan to represent Saudi Arabia at Biennale Arte 2024

Smithsonian‘s picks for the best books about food of 2023 include Invitation to a Banquet, For the Culture: Black Women and Femmes in Food and More Than Cake. Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz Food is always a portal into a place. Whether it’s a straightforward cookbook, a deeply personal memoir, or an exploration of one ingredient…

The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture along with Old Town merchants have decked the halls in anticipation of welcoming eager shoppers and tradition seekers during the Old Town Holiday Stroll on Friday, December 1 from 5-9 p.m. A beautifully decorated 30-foot-tall Sequoia replica with nearly 18,000 individual LED lights will return for…