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Monmouth student art addresses veteran suicide
Monmouth College student Joshua Hinkle hopes his award-winning artwork will not only inspire those who see it, but lead them to support change. Hinkle’s mixed media piece, America’s Veteran, received two honors recently in the college’s annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. It was named “Best in Mixed Media” as well as “Best of Show,” the…
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National Comedy Center to Preserve Don Rickles Archive
Museum to Celebrate the Legendary Comedian, known as “Mr. Warmth”, with Rare Artifacts on Display and Signature “Insults” for Visitors Jamestown, New York – November 16, 2023 – The National Comedy Center, the United States’ official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy, announced today that it will be preserving an archival collection…
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Movie: “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession”
At 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Fahy Hall Room 236, the Slavic Club will be showcasing the popular movie, Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession. Join us for an unforgettable cinematic journey as the Slavic Club presents Movie Night featuring the timeless classic, Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession (also known as Ivan Vasilievich: Back…
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“Doña” Named Juror’s Choice at Falls Church Arts’ Intersection: Identity and Culture Show | Falls Church News-Press Online
The following was sent via press release by Falls Church Arts at 2:57 p.m. For immediate release — Rebecca Perez’s woodblock print “Doña” has received the Falls Church Arts’ Juror’s Choice Award. The prize is sponsored by Art & Frame of Falls Church, 307 Annandale Road, Falls Church. Perez’s piece, which is available at Falls…
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Opinion: Time to rethink how we fund arts and culture in Sudbury
A couple of weeks ago, I was directed to a webpage of the City of Greater Sudbury to “have my say” to help shape municipal budget priorities. I wanted to say something about the importance of properly funding the arts, but of the categories I could choose from that one wasn’t listed. To express my…
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3 art colleges influencing change through creative innovation
Art colleges are fertile grounds for creative thinkers to learn how to shape the world through innovative, boundary-pushing ideas. This is where they learn how to expand their influence beyond the canvas and create an impact on technology, society, and culture. Notable alumni from such institutions have changed the world. For example, Apple’s co-founder Steve…
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5 things to know today: Closed session, Roundabout nixed, Facing charges, Local 701, Art impact
1. West Fargo holds closed session over discrimination complaint filed by former city administrator West Fargo city commissioners met behind closed doors Monday, Nov. 20, to discuss a discrimination complaint filed by former City Administrator Tina Fisk against the city with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the agenda for Monday’s regular…
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Todd Reeser and Angie Bedford-Jack will chair Pitt’s new LGBTQIA+ Steering Committee
Planning is underway for a new LGBTQIA+ Steering Committee that will lead efforts to support equality, inclusion and civil rights protections across the University of Pittsburgh community. During an October event, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Clyde Wilson Pickett announced that Todd Reeser of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences…
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Help shape arts and culture in Norwich
Norwich Creative City Compact is asking residents to help it assess how easy it is to enjoy arts and culture across the city, so it can identify gaps in provision and widen opportunities. It wants as many people as possible, whether they do or don’t attend any of the venues, festivals or events in Norwich,…
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These are the podcasts WBUR journalists are listening to
Here at WBUR, we make a lot of audio — from national NPR shows to local news stories and podcasts that truly consider all things. And we train our editorial ears by doing a lot of listening outside of our own shop. We’re taking stock of some of our favorite new podcasts this year, as well…
