Joe Giddens, Navajo-Hopi Observer Originally published: May 24, 2022 10:11 a.m. GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — After more than five years of hard work, Grand Canyon National Park celebrated the near completion of the initial phase of transforming Desert View into an intertribal cultural heritage site on May 17. The park celebrated the opening with a […]
The government has planned to allocate nearly HK$300 million for the development of Art Tech. How can the funding effectively improve the level of local culture and arts and further consolidate Hong Kong’s development as an “east-west center for international cultural exchange” in the mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan? In recent years, there has been a […]
Posted Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10:16 a.m. President Volodymyr Jelensky announced on Friday that at least seven people, including a child, were injured in a powerful Russian missile strike on a newly built cultural center in the eastern country of Losova. “A Russian missile hit the now rebuilt cultural house, killing seven people, including […]
The Kimmel Cultural Campus announces its 2022-23 Jazz Series, featuring critically acclaimed musicians and culturally innovative masters of their craft. Offerings include Grammy®-winning artists, as well as various arrangements steeped in tradition. The varied programming throughout the season showcases the evolution of jazz from the legendary history of the genre in Philadelphia to the groundbreaking […]
Khartoum — Heritage is the mirror of nations that reflects the identity and authenticity of each culture. As Sudan is a multicultural and multilingual country, it has a distinct cultural heritage that can play an important role in addressing the country’s challenges and building its capacity for reconciliation, peace and stability. Sudanow met with Dr. […]
Bbetween the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, British Columbia (BC) is Canada’s westernmost province. It is also the second most visited city by international tourists, attracted by the beauty of the landscapes of its vast wild expanses as well as by Canadian Wildlife big ones like grizzlies and killer whales, ancient rainforests, majestic mountain […]
The night had been unusually calm in Derhachi, a rugged, hilly and ravine-ridden small town on the outskirts of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine. The din of war had died down somewhat since Ukrainian troops had driven the Russians back to the border. Konstantin, 77, says he was walking around his second-floor apartment in the early […]
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Mayor Jon Mitchell today announced a funding opportunity for facilities in the city’s arts and culture sector that need capital investment and support to revitalize their buildings, equipment and outdoor spaces. Arts and culture is a vital segment of New Bedford’s economy and community that has enormous impacts on quality of life and job creation, […]
Just a year ago, in the spring of 2021, a wide swath of national media turned its attention to Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the city commemorated the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This acknowledgment of the tragic past of the city was slow to come and was only the beginning of an ongoing journey […]
BROOKFIELD — In a cooperative effort to bring Haudenosaunee culture to life for younger generations, the Oneida Indian Nation has partnered with Colgate University’s Longyear Museum of Anthropology and the Picker Art Gallery to produce large reading stations outdoors, known as the Story Walk. These reading stations will use one of the Oneida Indian Nation’s […]
When Dan Shapiro first decided to take his Seattle business from all-local to remote, it didn’t occur to him that he would then become a gatekeeper between conflicting worlds. But increasingly, as his tech company Pioneer Square has taken on employees who live across the country, including in red states like Texas and Oklahoma, the […]
Sixteen Nome-Beltz students — 14 seniors and two juniors — traveled to Hawaii last month to learn how their counterparts on Oahu live and carry on their native culture. The exchange is part of a three-year program called TASK, Teacher Ambassadors Sharing Knowledge, which has already seen Nome teachers and educators from Wai’anae on Oahu […]
Provided by PW NAACP Three students from Prince William County received gold medals to qualify to compete at the national level in Atlantic City, New Jersey, July 14-17, 2022, as part of the Games’ premier competition and awards program Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympic Games (ACT-SO). sponsored by Prince William CountyNAACP at Northern Virginia […]
The 70MM Film Festival is taking place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center this weekend This weekend, the Palm Springs Cultural Center is honored to host The Secret Movie Club’s Palm Springs 70mm Getaway Film Festival. The Secret Movie Club, a community of Los Angeles-based film lovers, will screen three classic 70mm films in the […]
Yosemite Theater behind the Valley Visitors Center9035 Village Drive – Yosemite National ParkEvents 37.7475189 -119.58555000000001 Date hourDate(s) – 05/08/20229:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. LocationYosemite Theater behind the Valley Visitors Center Categories Wow, Wawona! A colorful cultural walk on Sundays until May 8Dates: April 23, 2022 […]
On my way to work today, I saw a cute festive yellow sign about it on Pennington Road, and I just had to see what it was for. It’s for the 10th Annual Cultural Festival and Food Truck Rally in Mercer County! the FREEa one-day event will take place June 11from 11am-7pm at Mercer County […]
Although we are fast approaching the end of the 2021-2022 school year, there are still a number of events and opportunities in the last few days. One of these events is the USG Culture Fair. This Friday, April 29 from 3-6 p.m. on the Great Lawn behind Wilbur Cross, will be one of the most […]
Local Exhibit Explores Chicanx and Latinx Futurism to Portray Greater Messages of Life and Identity “Mars Needs More Women: Project: MASA-V” is the fifth installation in a multi-year collaborative exhibition as part of a larger series. Project: MASA, which brings together artists from Chicanx using science fiction and spatial iconography, drawing on the past, present […]
Schoolchildren will enjoy the center and will travel the world without ever leaving the city. INDIANAPOLIS — Since it opened last March, thousands of people have passed through the doors of the Global Village Welcome Center, located west of Indianapolis. Now, thanks to a federal grant, schoolchildren will be the next group to take advantage […]
Russian troops damaged at least seven Orthodox churches in the Luhansk region. The relevant statement was made by the Luhansk regional military administration on Telegram, reports a correspondent of Ukrinform. “The ‘Russian world’ destroys everything in its path. It does not need people, houses, businesses, cultural monuments. The Russians erase everything they encounter in the […]
TEHRAN – A host of scholars and researchers are set to exchange views on the cultural heritage of the Persian Gulf region during a webinar to be held alongside the National Persian Gulf Day. The experts will present studies they have conducted on the historical heritage and cultural convergence of residents across the strategic waterway, […]
Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem affirmed that the ministry has adopted a moderate approach from a perspective that serves overall cultural security and maintains spiritual stability, as these efforts have effectively resulted in the protection young people in Qatar. society of ideas of extremism. This was […]
The Inuit Girls Drumming Group began to carry on the traditional practice of Inuit drumming. Members include, from left, MaKenna Penney, Katie Simmonds, Keanna Reid, Brooklyn Flynn and Sydney Hedderson. (Heidi Atter/CBC) Every Thursday in Labrador West, a group of girls get together to drum and forge a connection to their Inuit culture that they […]
LUCI WELDON/The Warren File Norlina City Hall is packed as the city’s board of adjustments holds a public hearing Thursday night regarding Kenya Christian Fellowship in America’s plans to build a retreat and cultural center in the city’s offshore jurisdiction. “God led us to the town of Norlina.” So Kenya Christian Fellowship in America President […]
Tashkent, April 19, AZERTAC Azerbaijan Cultural Center (ACC) named after Heydar Aliyev in Uzbekistan participated in the Book Week held at the Library and Information Center “Turan” in Tashkent. The Azerbaijani corner featured the country’s national flag, the life and activity of national leader Heydar Aliyev, as well as books on the economic development of […]
It’s probably a safe bet to say that people who enjoy the Broadway musical “Cats” are also fans of real four-legged felines. And whether or not they have fur babies in the house, they just might have a thing for kittens in need. “I think there’s definitely a crossover there,” said Ali N. Basalyga of […]
The Chowan University Singers will perform a spring concert at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts next weekend. The Boys Choir of Hampton Roads will also perform. Tickets are $10 for the concert, which begins at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the SCCA’s Birdsong Theater. The Chowan Singers will perform several classic choral masterpieces ranging from […]
OF THE TOWN OF MILLBROOK The Town of Millbrook is pleased to announce the hiring of Danae Morgan as the town’s first Director of Cultural Arts and Special Events. New position for the City, the Director of Cultural Arts and Special Events will be responsible for the development and delivery of a variety of public […]
Photo: RDNO If you are eligible to vote in a regular election, you may vote through the North Okanagan Cultural Center’s alternative approval process. In response to inquiries from residents about who can vote, the North Okanagan Regional District said in an email, “Any resident living (residing) in the jurisdiction is eligible to vote. It […]
Although India won its freedom in 1947, it suffers from Sanskritik partantrata (cultural slavery), Union Minister Anurag Thakur told Porbandar on Tuesday. He also said that Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister who revived India’s religious, spiritual and pious traditions. Modi has taken one step after another for the cultural upliftment and development of […]
TALO requests an increase by the Ministry of Culture of the minimum monthly salary of employees in the cultural sector paid and supported by the state budget as well as the salaries of employees of local authorities from the current €1,400 to €1,749 in 2023. Unions The confederation is also seeking additional funds to pay […]
West Midlands organizations have accused the Commonwealth Games of failing to engage with the region’s multicultural communities. A number of groups have claimed that organizers of the sporting event, which takes place in Birmingham in July, ignored their requests for involvement, and said creative groups led by people of color were put on the line. […]
The recent spate of challenges to books with LGBTQ content has been met with equally vocal resistance from booksellers, librarians, parents and other advocates. Caught in the middle are the people who create the books. George M. Johnson Not all boys are blue, a collection of essays for young adults dealing with the themes of […]
V irginia’s oldest cultural institution will operate the state’s freshest museum in May. The organization formerly known as the Virginia Historical Society was founded in 1831, under the chairmanship of Andrew Jackson. and John Floyd’s governorship of Montgomery County. “We are Virginia’s oldest cultural organization,” Jamie Bosket said. “President James Madison was our first member. […]
“This town is really all in about art,” says Martin Booker, executive director of the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium, with a smile. “It’s super, super exciting.” I was invited to spend a rare sunny February morning in the historic Knox County seat, home to just under 17,000, to discuss the Consortium’s inaugural season of shows. […]
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Disney has a history of firing or parting with stars because of their cultural or political views. From Gina Carano, who was fired from ‘The Mandalorian’, to Chris Harrison, who left ‘The Bachelor’, Disney seems to be swayed by public opinion when it comes to deciding who […]
Singer-songwriter Leela Gilday took advantage of the confinement in her Northwest Territories home to embark on a personal journey: reclaiming the Dene language of her ancestors Musician Leela Gilday did not spend confinement quietly at her home in the Northwest Territories. While some people have taken to social media to post photos of their lovingly […]
Raga Maqam, an ensemble from the Brooklyn collective Raga Massive, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 at Williams College as part of the Music Department’s Guest Artist Series. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ADRIEN TILLMAN WILLIAMSTOWN – As the world becomes smaller and more accessible, deeply rooted musical traditions can be shared more easily among […]
The winning design for the new five-storey theater and cultural center in Fuengirola. / ON Architect Cristóbal Pérez’s proposal will use sustainable and energy-efficient materials and will include a 400-seat theatre, which can be divided into two auditoriums, as well as exhibition halls and classrooms Fuengirola City Hall has announced that the winner of the […]
Sharjah: Sharjah has enriched Italy’s cultural landscape by opening a window to the diverse and historically rich traditions of culture, art and music from the Emirati and Arab worlds at the 59th Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF ) recently concluded, where the emirate was celebrated as a guest of honor. For four days, the emirate […]
News Corey Connelly 16 minutes ago Friends and family paid their last respects to the deceased Tobago calypsonian and songwriter Sherwin Cunningham’s funeral at Elizabeth Dennis Baird Recreation Grounds, Mason Hall, Tobago last Thursday. – The late Sherwin Cunningham, 55, received a major cultural send-off on Thursday, reflecting the songwriter and calypsonian’s deep love for […]
Plymouth’s £47million cultural center The Box is aiming to attract 200,000 visitors next year and establish itself as a major tourist attraction. The Box attracted 125,000 visitors in 2021 but has not had a full year of operation without Covid-related closures since its completion in early 2020. But the February semester week has been very […]
A Polish community group in Spalding is seeking to establish a multicultural center in the town offering services including counseling to people fleeing war in Ukraine. The White Eagle Community Center was created last October by Justyna Lukaszuk and her friends Grzegorz Komorowski and Monika Szymanska and has already organized several events in different places […]
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council will consider Tuesday, March 21, a unanimous recommendation from the city’s Cultural Heritage Commission to designate Hollywood Forever Cemetery as a historic-cultural landmark. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999, on the cemetery’s 100th anniversary. On June 25, Councilman Mitch O’Farrell […]
For young Muslim women in India caught between state and society, there is little space to define themselves outside of the hijab. In 2016, Latina graduate student Ana Carolina Antunes did a collective art project called The Hijab Project at a public high school in Utah. Antunes has worked with Muslim girls from immigrant and […]
Created last year in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution Cultural Rescue Initiative – a world leader in this field – the lab compiles images of Ukrainian cultural sites to help track attacks on them. The aim is to quickly alert Ukrainian officials to damage, in case action can be taken – perhaps to protect artifacts […]
Tom Milligan brings artist Grant Wood to life on Saturday, April 9 at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield Square, starting at 7:00 p.m. In this 45-minute one-man show, Grant Wood chats with the audience as if talking to an old friend across the backyard fence, or perhaps at his home at Five Turner Alley […]
Rendering of the planned park and cultural center in the Flagler Village neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale (City of Fort Lauderdale) City commissioners have approved a restaurant and music venue operator’s proposal to build and operate a new park with cultural center on city land in the Flagler Village area, just north of downtown. city of […]
LVIV, Ukraine—Cultural property protection experts work to verify reports of damage to hundreds of heritage sites across Ukraine and protect them from further destruction, as the Russian offensive s intensifies. Historic buildings, museums, monuments, churches, cemeteries and archaeological sites are among the sites where possible damage has been detected. Over the weekend shelling by Russian […]
The desire to get back to work was on full display this weekend at the Irish Cultural Center as bartender Nuala Lee quickly filled orders as fast as the Guinness tap would flow. “I’m glad it’s open,” she said of the Canton club pub which has resumed operations and is ready to emerge from the […]
The E16 Docklands may not be a must-see cultural hotspot right now, but a new outdoor venue hopes to change that. Later this year, the team behind some of London’s best venues and festivals, including Printworks, The Drumsheds and Field Day, will bring us Dockyards, a new space to soak up music and culture. Located […]
MACAO, March 10 – To further promote the development of cultural and creative industries, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) has opened a cultural and creative shop and dining space at Tap Siac Square Commercial Center in rental of commercial space in the context of public tenders. On the other hand, with […]
STRUTHERS, Ohio — The Pulitzer Prize-winning play “The Gin Game” will make a return to the Selah Dessert Theater, which opens March 17. The cast includes local favorites Terry Shears and Amy-Anne Kibler, reprising their roles as Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey, two elderly people who meet in a rundown nursing home where they discover […]
Flynn’s presentation will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at the Bloomfield Cultural Center, 333 S. 1st St. Free entry. Flynn is executive director of the National New Deal Preservation Association. FARMINGTON — It may have been nearly 100 years since the various programs associated with the New Deal reached their peak, […]
Position Summary**This position is for daytime hours during the week and weekends** Performs responsible semi-skilled work by communicating with the general public, opening, closing and monitoring facility operations and assisting with recreational activities; performs related work as required. The work is carried out under the regular supervision of the manager of cultural recreation.Essential job functionAnswer […]
As an academic discipline, art history focuses on researching the creation and meaning of art throughout history. When the art and architecture we hold dear are threatened or destroyed, what role can or should art historians play? Cultural heritage is a non-renewable resource that is vulnerable to many types of threats, such as degradation, development, […]
Many documentaries capture the clash of cultures, often told from a distinctive side. Filmmaker Alex Pritz, who has made a career as a cinematographer filming the most dangerous parts of the world, achieves an incredible feat of immersing audiences in a multitude of perspectives involving the war on Indigenous peoples sanctioned by the Brazilian state […]
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a press statement ahead of an extraordinary meeting of NATO foreign ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 4. (Yves Herman/AP) NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Friday denounced the “brutal” Russian invasion of Ukraine, and condemned the attacks on civilians and on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant […]
The Chinese government’s decision to shut down more than 150 Uyghur cultural and linguistic research organizations is another indication of the cultural eradication of the predominantly Muslim community, those formerly involved with Uyghur organizations and artists have said. The Civil Affairs Bureau of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) issued a “notice of revocation of […]
MONTPELIER, VT — The digital programming space — supercharged by the pandemic — is here to stay as audiences have grown accustomed to being entertained, informed and enlightened via the screen. But arts and culture organizations are more or less ready to deliver this content. The Vermont Arts Council has launched a new grants program […]
On Friday, February 18, the Black Cultural Centerin association with the University of Utah Intersect X12 and the Utah Black Artist Collectivehosted an open mic Event called “poetic justice”. The event is one of many lined up for the celebration of Black History Month at the U. The event was hosted by Meligha Garfield, director […]
By Miles Maguire Extended insurance to cover treatment. New ways to talk about addiction. Oshkosh residents battling the opioid epidemic say these are some of the steps that can be taken to address the growing problem. But to make real progress, “we need to have a seismic cultural shift in how we think about addiction […]
Congressman Peter Welch met virtually with leaders of cultural organizations in Vermont on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing impacts and challenges they face as they emerge from the pandemic. The Democratic representative from Vermont was among the earliest and strongest supporters of the Save Our Stages Act to provide federal assistance to cultural organizations during […]
The Black Cultural Center hosted an African-American virtual reading on Monday evening to highlight the work of Harlem Renaissance author Richard Bruce Nugent. The event was advertised by the BCC on its website and newsletter. However, only 2 of the 15 scheduled attendees joined the presentation. The event, as part of their cultural art series, […]
HOPE KIRWAN News WPR MADISON — Sher Khan and his family arrived at Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin in early September. They were among some 120,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan in August 2021 as the US military withdrew and the Taliban, an armed Islamist group, took control of the country. Many of those evacuees ended […]
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Hihiaua Cultural Center Trust Secretary Janet Hetaraka has spent the last year editing the recently launched book, Me Anga Whakamua – Facing the Future. Photo / Tania Whyte While many people may face the future, an inspirational book and multimedia exhibit at the Hihiaua Cultural Center in Whangārei stares it head-on. The center is weeks […]
“After the murder of George Floyd, many people promised African Americans a lot about structural and institutional changes at the national level, at the state level, at the level of Oregon State University , etc.”, said Dwaine Plaza, professor of sociology at OSU. “We basically want to examine how various measures of change have actually […]
In our recurring 10-question series, Neag School catches up with students, alumni, faculty and others throughout the year to offer insight into their Neag School experience and their career, research or current community activities. As UConn Director of the H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center (AACC) and Affiliate Professor at the Institute of African […]
Calendar articles can be sent to [email protected], brought to the newsroom at 19 E. Church St., Martinsville, or mailed to PO Box 3711, Martinsville, Va., 24115. Photos are welcome. Dates and times must be included. Sunday Wise will host a painting class at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 27 at Bassett Moose Lodge. Karen Conner […]
“Mujeres en Canto is a commitment to bring cultural activity out of the center of Santa Cruz. Not everything has to be done at the Teatro Guimerá”. This is how the councilor for culture of the capital, Gladis de León, defends the implementation of the pilot program women in song, with which four artists will […]
The Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center branch of the Cobb Public Library has amazing recording studios, both for audio and video. This Wednesday, February 16 and the following Wednesday, February 23, Creative Studios at Sewell Mill Library will show you how to create your own YouTube channel. On both dates, the time is between […]
New Center for Black Excellence and Culture promises to house Madison’s black community A look at the new Center of Excellence and Black Culture MADISON (WKOW) — Just behind Fountain of Life Church on Madison’s south side is a six-acre lot that will soon house a […]
Breadcrumb Links Local News local entertainment Norm Hodgson made a presentation on the proposed civic center to the chamber. Members of the House had many comments and questions afterwards. Photo by Brad Quarin Content of the article Local entrepreneurs received a presentation on the $59.5 million civic center project at a meeting of the Whitecourt […]
by Rylan Vanacore | published on February 11, 2022 Artwork by TingYu Chang VSCultural awareness is someone’s understanding of the difference between themselves and people from different countries or cultural backgrounds. In the age of technology, where a large amount of information is at our fingertips, we are more connected than ever. With all the […]
After the economic wreckage of the covid-19 pandemic, Houston is the state leader in supporting local arts. Dozens of small organizations like Fresh Arts and Arts Connect Houston provide resources to help introduce the financial stability necessary for artists, collectives and institutions to survive. MOCA recently announced that 12 local artists and […]
In recent years, baby boomers have been vilified by younger generations, both via internet memes and in person. But “The Boomer Boys Musical” aims to make the subject of aging laugh. The musical will have five performances from February 11-13 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Lyricist and writer Billy Van Zandt, who wrote the […]
A curated showcase of emerging and established artists – Irish and international – all filmed in a Galway location known for supporting rising stars, will be available on the TG4 Player this month. CUMASC: Seisiúin sa Black Gate is a new twelve-part musical series that blends beautiful concert film with intimate observational documentary and interviews. […]
Vancouver police are investigating another disturbing act of vandalism in the city’s historic Chinatown. The latest incident involves graffiti on a pair of lion statues outside the Vancouver Chinese Cultural Center at Pender and Carrall streets. A pair of lion statues outside the Chinese Cultural Center in Vancouver have been defaced with graffiti. World News […]
Denver Arts & Venues will present three new spring exhibits at the McNichols Civic Center Building, with several events related to the exhibit, including a new Cultural Fashion Runway series tied to the themes of the exhibit. “Often, apparel and accessory design is overlooked as an artistic medium, but through fashion we can explore cultural […]
In addition to offering lessons and life skills, the Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club also offers seasonal activities and provides opportunities for children to learn about other cultures. Club members received it on Wednesday. A day after the start of the Lunar New Year, the children learned about the traditions of the holiday, enjoyed […]
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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – A new center aims to provide Madison’s black community with a cultural home. According to the Center for Black Excellence’s website, fundraising is already underway for a fall 2023 opening of the building. Founder Dr. Alex Gee said it would give the Madison area a centralized location for black culture. “What […]
The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH) have reported significant concerns over a planning application to build a ‘poultry farm’ on agricultural land outside the area development of Wied Għasri in Gozo. The proposed poultry farm, which would occupy an area of around 660m² in an otherwise undeveloped area […]
The transformation of a river island into an Indigenous culture and heritage hub is a step closer, with the NSW government moving towards handing the site to a local Aboriginal land council. A statement of intent was announced on Monday to negotiate the potential transfer of ownership of Peat Island, on the Hawkesbury River in […]
Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone this year celebrates the 25th anniversary of its creation. Its president, JOE BARTOLOConverse with Joseph Agius the history and philosophy of this cultural monument in Mosta. JA: Can you tell us more about the history of this building?Ir-Razzett tal-Markiż Mallia Tabone, whose origins were modest and linked to agriculture, as its […]
The Soulsville Foundation and the Blues City Cultural Center will each receive a $150,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Congressman Steve Cohen announced Friday. Both are arts education organizations that serve young people in Memphis. Founded in 1998 as the Ewarton Foundation, the Soulsville Foundation is the parent organization of the Stax […]
The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Center is delighted to partner with the John Steinbeck Festival for a wonderful program of events celebrating Steinbeck’s connection to the Limavady region through art, music, storytelling and spoken word. John Ernst Steinbeck Jr. was an American author who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962 for his […]
Police are seeking information from the public following a burglary at the Swindon Hindu Temple and Cultural Center on Wednesday morning January 26. Shortly after 9am Wiltshire Police received a report of a burglary at the Darby Close place of worship in the Cheney Manor industrial estate in Swindon. Officers believe a quantity of copper […]
The new Marshall University Intercultural Center is due to open the second week of February to celebrate diversity, where they have a broad definition of diversity. “We celebrate the unique things that make each student who they are,” said Shaunte Polk, Director of Intercultural and International Students. “Everyone has a unique diversity, it’s not something […]
The Georgian government will set up a commission to develop the concept of a Georgian cultural center near the baptism site of Jesus Christ in Jordan, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said on Monday. The cultural center will be launched on land donated by the Jordanian royal family to Georgia earlier this month, a development […]
An Israeli NGO gives the United Arab Emirates high marks for imposing schoolbooks that teach tolerance, peaceful coexistence and engagement with non-Muslims. “The Emirati program generally meets international standards of peace and tolerance. Textbooks are free from hatred and incitement against others. The program teaches students to value the principle of respect for other cultures […]
Founder Rick Conkey stands on the renovated stage of the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center in front of a 1996 photograph by John Hesketh from his “Los Angeles” series. The subject of the portrait is the late BC Space co-founder, Jerry Burchfield. Photo by Barbara McMurray By Barbara McMurray, special for the independent Rick Conkey […]
Putting more artists in the spotlight: That’s the goal of a new cultural equity plan rolled out by the New Haven arts community to get more local artists, from all walks of life, the support they need to flourish. From the grand stages of the International Festival of Arts and Ideas to the Shubert and […]
A city-funded initiative to “acquire/secure arts and music cultural venues” – either by assisting existing operators “who are at risk of being displaced due to economic constraints” or by “acquiring or construction of new creative installation spaces” – is about ready to go into action, after a good long incubation period. The cogs of the […]
Mok Ian Ian is the new chairman of the Macau Science Center board effective today (Wednesday), after a four-year term as director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), which s ended yesterday (Tuesday). Ms Mok has been appointed to serve at the Science Center with immediate effect via a dispatch from the Chief Executive published […]
PHILIPPINES, January 17 – Press release January 17, 2022 Bong Go commends PRRD for signing laws protecting heritage and cultural sites in Cebu and Ilocos Sur Senator Christopher “Bong” Go hailed the Duterte administration’s efforts to preserve the nation’s cultural heritage following the enactment of two new laws that will establish heritage zones in Carcar […]
John Cain John Cain Special for The Times the Memorial Opera in Valparaiso shares the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with an overflowing imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her destiny. “Matilda The Musical” is a gripping masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power […]
These are our top picks for the week of January 10-16. For more event listings and reviews, pick up a copy of Choice at the nearest newsstands. Happy @ 80To mark Dr. Jolly Koh’s 80th birthday, Happy @ 80 is a solo exhibition showcasing a selection of vibrantly colored and sophisticated works by the renowned […]
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s annual Winter Gallery Tour returns January 28 to the Cultural District, with more than 20 free events from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The 14 crawl stops include Trust galleries and other outdoor and indoor venues and public art venues. “We have some very exciting events planned as we welcome people […]
An art exhibition celebrates nature Photo: contributed An artist passionate about nature will open the first gallery exhibition of the season for the George Ryga Arts and Cultural Center on Thursday. Linda Lovisa’s Roots, Resilience, Rejuvenation will be on display at the art gallery until February 25. “When I look at what I have created […]
The threat comes after a series of other racist incidents at the Salt Lake City school. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) People walking through the University of Utah Salt Lake City campus on Monday, January 10, 2022. A bomb threat was issued against the Black Cultural Center campus the next day. | January […]
When Lori Combs bought the building on Northeast 36th and Kelley, her intention was to move her law firm here. But she soon realized that there was a bigger purpose for this place. “We are helping members of our community with the basic necessities of life,” Combs said. Almost eight years ago, lawyer Lori Combs […]
Direction Safety and health practitioner With a new year upon us, businesses can now focus on new beginnings and progressing the past year. The tech chain industry is no different, with lessons learned from 2021 and post-COVID life influencing how it approaches its next chapter, looking at things from a people perspective and supporting. company […]
On Saturday, two works of public art were unveiled by the Athens Commission for Cultural Affairs to members of the Athens community. “Hero’s Path” created by Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based artist Aaron Hussey was installed in front of Athens-Clarke County Fire Station # 2, while “Origins”, designed by local artists David Hale, Peter McCarron and David […]
A number of employers in the city have pressured staff to return to work despite their close contact status. This is according to a number of workers who have contacted the Galway City Tribune to report being ‘forced’ to return to work in industries such as hospitality and retail – despite an incomplete period of […]
The holidays are over – the Christmas presents are opened, the menorah extinguished, the karamu feast consumed – but the unhappy part of the winter season shouldn’t be a drag. Whether you love sharks, Disney entertainment, or Dior dresses, there is no shortage of must-see shows in January and February, as well as outdoor activities […]
King Solomon Hicks will return to this year’s Blues Festival in Scranton. SCRANTON – The Masonic Temple Scranton Cultural Center has announced its 6th annual Winter Blues Guitarmageddon scheduled for February 25 and will continue as an overnight blues festival featuring an eclectic mix of local touring artists , regional, national and international. Nominated for […]
“The Boomer Boys Musical” arrives at the Palm Springs Cultural Center for five performances on February 11, 12 and 13, 2022, for a hilarious night of songs, jokes and stories about what happens to men when they reach “a certain age”. . “Lyrics are by BillyVan Zandt and Jane Milmore, music is by Wayland Pickard. […]
BY NELSON JOE The National Cultural Commission has injected 100,000K in cash and in kind to revive existing cultural institutions in the Eastern Highlands Province. The cultural institutions of the province are the National Film Institute and the National Performing Arts Troupe (Raun Raun Theater) based in Goroka and the Provincial Cultural Center based in […]
By Laman Ismayilova The year 2021 has finally ended. For Azerbaijan, the past year has been rich in new experiences and major projects aimed at promoting the country’s rich cultural heritage. Let’s take a look at some of the accomplishments and highlights of the past year. Shusha declared cultural capital of Azerbaijan In 2021, the […]
SARASOTA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – CreArte Latino recently received a grant of $ 29,847 from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation. According to Carol Fox Hartz, executive director of CreArte Latino, the funds will be used for technical equipment and other performance needs. “Thanks to the generosity of the Selby Foundation, we […]
Our 2021 review has reached the summer months and the announcement of the opening of several cultural attractions as part of a £ 260million mixed-use development in Birmingham. New plans were unveiled in July for a Birmingham Museum of Youth Culture and Music Archives after agreements were made with the developers of a major project […]
Illustrative image (Source: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam signed a decision approving a program to implement the movement “All peoples remain united to build a cultural life»Over the period 2021-2026. The objectives of the program are to continue to expand the movement in a deep, […]
Want to learn more about the cultural history of Brunswick County while celebrating Brunswick’s cultural diversity? You’re in luck: the Brunswick County Intercultural Festival is finally back. This fun, cross-cultural educational event is celebrating its 18th year, but due to the pandemic and the weather, it hasn’t happened for three years. The festival will present […]
“Pueblo Matriarch” is a metal sculpture designed by Upton S. Ethelbah Jr., known as the Greyshoes. The piece will reside near the Pueblo Indian Cultural Center in the North Valley. (Courtesy of the Pueblo Indian Cultural Center) Copyright © 2021 Albuquerque Journal Upton S. Ethelbah Jr. has dedicated his life to art. He created masterpieces […]
Dharwad: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said the central government has responded positively to Karnataka’s request to establish the zonal cultural center in the state. Joshi told TOI on Friday that Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Kannada and culture Minister Sunil Kumar made a proposal to the central government at his request. Joshi […]
The host of three cultural institutions, the National Film Institute, the National Performing Arts Troupe based in Goroka and the Provincial Cultural Center based in Kainantu in the Eastern Highlands province, has not been able to fund these institutions. The executive director of the National Cultural Commission, Steven Kilanda, said if there were funds available, […]
A SCHEME aimed at using culture to stimulate the evening economy in Bradford has been launched. Bradford Council has started a program in which groups or individuals can apply for grants to organize activities and events to “bring the streets, towns and neighborhoods of the neighborhood to life with creativity.” The Council says it is […]
Fear. Frustration. Anxiety. Stress. Depression. These were the everyday emotions that Lloyd Gamboa has dealt with over the past two years of the COVID pandemic as a registered nurse working in the intensive care unit at the university medical center. Like other nurses, Gamboa has worked to fight COVID-19 with limited protective equipment, taking overtime […]
Brian donaldson December 21, 2021 The Push The Boat Out team helped broaden the horizons of poetry / Photo: Louise Montgomery Scottish cultural figures reveal their choice of the year We walked in and out of blockades and closed before being re-entered into theaters during a year of flux and uncertainty. But the only reassuring […]