Since its premiere of the show in 2017 in Downtown LA, American Contemporary Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker Suite” has been a resounding success. They have sold out every season since that debut, presenting Angelenos a modern immersive experience to a holiday classic. On Nov. 30, the American Contemporary Ballet (ACB) is returning to Bank…

Eitan Avineri has devoted his life to music. His mother, a semi-professional musician, introduced Avineri and his siblings to piano at the age of 5. Now, he shares his love of music as a teacher. He also parlayed his talents into the Kingston Ska Collective and the Western Standard Ska Orchestra, who will perform as…

The origins of the mysterious Bene Gesserit are explored in a new Dune series, premiering tonight on HBO and streaming on Max. Sisterhood of Dune Now 10% Off Dune: Prophecy, which is set around 10,000 years before the Dune films, is based on the novel Sisterhood of Dune, written by Brian Herbet and Kevin J.…

Cuyahoga County’s arts organizations received a financial boost on election day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with the passage of Issue 55. The measure, approved by about 70% of Cuyahoga County voters, replaced and expanded a cigarette tax that funds Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s (CAC) contributions to the local creative scene. “We are really thankful that…

In June, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed more than $32 million in arts funding across Florida, which shocked arts producers and enthusiasts alike. This was a terrible move by the state government. To me, arts and cultural events offered by the City of Gainesville and Alachua County are quality-of-life programming.  In my view, these offerings bring…

A growing body of public health research demonstrates that arts and culture activities positively impact the drivers of health, health equity and economic development. A new report from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) highlights case studies from four LISC partners — 11th Street Bridge Park and Anacostia BID in Washington D.C.; Destination Crenshaw in…

Rio de Janeiro, a city brimming with cultural treasures, is opening its historical archives to the world. For generations, the General Archive of Rio de Janeiro City has preserved the city’s history. Now, in partnership with Google Arts & Culture, the Archive is bringing Rio’s past and present to life online, making some of the…

NEW YORK — Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in New York. The yellow banana fixed to the white wall with silver duct tape is…

Thanksgiving brings together family and friends over dishes like buttery mashed potatoes and sweet pumpkin pie. This year, add these international flavors to your Thanksgiving traditions and celebrate with diversity on your table.

Sponsor MANILA, PHILIPPINES — In recent years, we have witnessed significant growth in the artistic landscape and creative economy. While this has brought about more opportunities for artists worldwide, it has also come with certain challenges. National politics and business interests have influenced artists to adapt their artistic expressions to align with government narratives, international agencies,…