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Chellie Pingree: Trump’s war on culture and the arts must be taken seriously
The onslaught of reckless and illegal actions taken by the Trump administration has become so incessant that it’s easy to overlook some of the more insidious assaults on our democracy. Case in point: its escalating attacks on arts and culture. Last month, the administration’s 2026 budget request proposed completely eliminating the National Endowment for the…
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Juneteenth celebration expanding in Scranton, also planned in Wilkes-Barre
The Black Scranton Project is expanding its Juneteenth celebrations from one day to three, with the addition of a punk and alternative music festival, a church service and brunch. Juneteenth, or June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and marks the day that delayed news of emancipation reached a group of enslaved…
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Anna-Lisa Guthrie, Dru Campbell receive PM Youth Awards for Arts and Culture
Costume and production designer Anna-Lisa ‘Annaixe’ Guthrie and international model Drucillah ‘Dru’ Campbell were honoured with the Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture at this year’s ceremony, held on Saturday at Jamaica House. Guthrie, known for her innovative costumes and viral creations, has been a creative force in the Caribbean…
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New historical marker celebrates Broadbent family’s legacy
An iconic part of Lehi’s history was commemorated last Thursday with the unveiling of the Broadbent’s historical marker. Decorated with banners of quilting squares to honor the many quilts made from fabric from the much-loved store, the Broadbent Community Room was filled with family, friends, and neighbors gathered for the event. Amy Barnes, member of the Lehi Historical Society and Historical Marker Unveiling Committee, conducted…
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Commissioner Prof. Fatou Sow SARR participates in Dakar in the press conference on the launch of the first edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST) and the inaugural conference on intellectual property in sport in Senegal
31 May, 2025 Senegal will host the first edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST) in November 2025. In this context, a joint press conference was held on Friday 30 May 2025 in Dakar by the Senegalese Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Khady Diène GAYE, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Human…
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South County event takes sand castles to a whole new level – TPR: The Public’s Radio
If you’ve ever built a sand castle before, Atlantis Rising will certainly bring some humility. And a sense of wonder. Ten artists from around the globe are competing in Rhode Island’s first and only international sand sculpting competition, now in its third year. They’ve come from Russia, South Korea, Lithuania and elsewhere to work their…
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France’s Goussainville hosts 9th Turkish Festival celebrating culture, art
The city of Goussainville, a suburb of Paris, is hosting the 9th Traditional Turkish Festival, May 30, 2025. (AA Photo) May 31, 2025 09:43 AM GMT+03:00 Goussainville, a suburb of Paris, is currently hosting the ninth Traditional Turkish Festival, offering an immersive cultural experience with over 70 stalls showcasing Turkish cuisine and arts. From baklava…
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St. Pete Seeks Applications for City of the Arts Grant
May 31, 2025 by Ethan Perelstein The City of St. Petersburg seeks nonprofit organizations for the City of the Arts Grant to award up to $20,000. Photo courtesy of the City of St. Petersburg The City of St. Petersburg seeks nonprofit arts and culture organizations to apply for its City of St. Petersburg’s City of…
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Film Screening and Concert: A Tribute to Larry Ramos, Featuring The Association
Schedule Friday, June 27, 20256–7 p.m. Film Screening and Conversation With Artists7–8 p.m. Concert8:30 – 10 p.m. VIP Reception and Dinner Celebrate the legacy of a musical trailblazer with an unforgettable evening spotlighting the extraordinary journey of Filipino American musician Larry Ramos. The program kicks off with the premiere screening of Along Comes Larry: The…
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MSUFCU deepens member and community engagement through arts and culture series, Social at 311
p]:inline uppercase”> EAST LANSING, MI (May 30, 2025) | In its ongoing commitment to foster deeper connections with members and the community, MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) launched Social at 311 — a one-of-a-kind member-exclusive event series spotlighting local arts, culture, and small businesses. Launched in March 2024, the series has completed three successful seasons featuring 16 local businesses…