Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration marking the ending of slavery in the United States. There will be several celebrations and festivals in the Wilmington area to acknowledge, the recognition of freedom, legacy, and the power of community. New Hanover County The Juneteenth Committee of Wilmington, NC, Inc. The Juneteenth Committee of Wilmington, NC, Inc.…

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Mano Maniam, the revered Malaysian actor, educator, and cultural advocate whose five-decade career left an indelible mark on the country’s performing arts, died last night at the age of 79. Born in Ipoh in 1945, Mano’s lifelong passion for the stage was sparked by the vibrant bangsawan and sandiwara roadshows…

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre unveiled its 2025-2026 entertainment lineup Thursday. Some of the upcoming headliners include Rick Mercer for two shows, Jully Black, Sam Roberts, Kid Koala, David and Tara Cullis-Suzuki and dozens more. “Our team has taken special care in selecting an eclectic mix of shows for the Burlington community and surrounding region,”…

“Maybe we could have a mixtape concert, and we’ll let the audience choose the songs!” 
Dr. John K. Russell, Music Director, San Diego Master Chorale. Imagine an evening of songs curated by an audience, and you’ve just imagined an evening with the San Diego Master Chorale’s “Mixtape: The Ultimate Playlist” concert on Saturday, May 31,…

Two Houston County grads launched the Performing Arts Collaborative to unite and celebrate student artists. The first showcase is Sunday. Author: 13wmaz.com Published: 6:39 PM EDT May 30, 2025 Updated: 6:39 PM EDT May 30, 2025

I WAS BORN IN St Petersburg, Florida, in 1984. My mum called me Mr Sparkles or Mr Showman. I was always putting on a show. I was always entertaining whoever was around. I definitely had something. That’s why I think they encouraged me to go into theatre. There was just something a little different. They…

Michele Davis, Cornell Lewis and Emily Eden receive UMSL Hero Awards This month’s Hero Award recipients are Michele Davis, business manager for multiple units on campus; Cornell Lewis, IT portfolio and relationship manager for Information Technology Services; and Emily Eden, a business support specialist II for the College of Education. (Photos by Derik Holtmann) University…

Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian museum for more than 12 years, has tried to bring in more contemporary artists. President Trump posted on social media on Friday that he had fired the director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, calling her “a highly partisan person, and a strong supporter of DEI, which…

Wilton High School‘s Fine and Performing Arts program will be hosting a concert at Merwin Meadows Park this Sunday, June 1. There will be performances by Jazz groups, an A Capella group, as well as the orchestra. Performances begin at 5 p.m. and there is no cost to attend (park passes are not required for…