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Artisan Market bringing ‘something for everyone’
ANDOVER — Local artists making anything from ceramics to sweaters will be selling their treasures at a holiday market this month at Old Town Hall. The event will be held at 20 Main St., on Friday, Nov. 17, from noon to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pieces…
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Park City has five central acres: Should they be used for arts, housing, parking, a hotel or something else?
Park City officials in October led a walking tour of Bonanza Park amid a municipal effort to craft a vision for the future of the area. City Hall has posted a survey centered on Bonanza Park.Park Record file photo by Jay Hamburger Should City Hall develop a standalone arts center and artist studios on a…
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ComplexCon Returns November 18th And 19th With A Fresh Approach To Art Programming
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 7, 2023) – Arts and culture festival ComplexCon had an undeniable reputation for leading the conversation surrounding pop culture and trends. Now, it makes its seventh annual return to the Long Beach Convention Center November 18th and 19th, this time with a reinvigorated approach to art. The comprehensive, expertly-curated festival takes…
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FC Buzz Weekend of Art and Culture includes wreath making workshop for kids at Wilton Historical Society
Wall Street Theater, Norwalk Fri, Nov 10, 8PM; Sat, Nov 11, 3PM & 7:30PM; Sun, Nov 12, 3PM Winner of 8 Tony Awards®, this musical is an electrifying journey through the trials and challenges of adolescence. Bold subject matter and intense performances with music by Duncan Sheik. Ranky Tanky with Lisa Fischer Quick Center for…
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Culture Club: Connecting With Björklunden
An aerial view of the Björklunden campus in Baileys Harbor. Source: Lawrence University. by Tom McKenzie, Director of Björklunden Björklunden Vid Sjön (Birch Forest by the Water) offers a remarkable site for hiking, peaceful reflection, learning and getting spiritually reconnected. It possesses a rare natural beauty which has been in the orbit of my life for…
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Center for Filipino culture in Portland expands, celebrates with art of ‘our people’
The Bayanihan Center in Southeast Portland has been a cultural hub for Filipinos in the city since 2021, and leaders there say they’re determined to set down roots even as the future of their building remains uncertain. On Saturday, the center unveiled a mural depicting famous Filipina women as a reminder to the community about…
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ARTS PICKS | Nov. 10-12
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday The Uncharted Self Touche Gallery | Fairfax An exhibition of new works by visual artist Dimelza Broche is on view at San Marco contemporary gallery Touché. In The Uncharted Self Broche dives deep into her own memory palace,…
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Survey shows Bay Area arts and culture a $3M industry
Americans for the Arts out of Washington DC paid a visit to the Bay Area Wednesday with good news on the local economic impact of the arts and culture industry. During the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Business Connection, Randy Cohen, vice president of Americans for the Arts, broke down the results of its…
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Shinsegae awarded minister’s commendation for arts support
Visitors enjoy art at the Blossom Art Fair held at Shinsaegae’s flagship department store. [SHINSAEGAE] Shinsegae will be awarded the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation on Thursday for its contribution in sponsoring young artists and developing arts and culture. Shinsegae is the first business in the distribution industry to win the…
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Proposed Downtown Vitality Act focuses on strengthening low-income communities
NEW BEDFORD —The Downtown Vitality Act isn’t a law, at least not yet, but the establishment of the Downtown Vitality Fund would go a long way toward benefiting districts in Gateway cities and other low-income communities. That’s the position of more than 80 individuals and cultural organizations throughout Massachusetts that have endorsed the Act, including…