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CONCERTS & CONCERTS The Days in Between: A Celebration of Jerry Garcia. August 6. In honor of what would have been Jerry Garcia's 80th birthday, Lexington Grateful Dead tribute band Born Cross-Eyed hosted a tribute to the…

Rasaq Lawal, who goes by the professional name Afro Vibes, is a US-based Nigerian dancer who believes in the transformative and healing properties of dance. He talks about his dance journey, his preference for Afrobeats, his upcoming…

A satire is as sharp as its subject matter, and writer-director Quinn Shephard has plenty to play for in…

Local Natives are back with two new songs: 'Desert Snow' and 'Hourglass'. They mark the Los Angeles band's first original material since the 2020s sour lemon PE. The double-A single comes alongside the announcement of their first tour in…

Chef Rasheed Amedu curated a menu for Naija Boy Tacos consisting of tacos with chicken stew, beef stew, mushroom shawarma, goat curry and seasonal vegetarian suya. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Anyone hungry for a taco?…

741 North Wells/Rendering: Antunovich AssociatesARTPop artist Claes Oldenburg was ninety-three"Taking ordinary objects like hamburgers and household items, Claes Oldenburg sculpted them into unusual, often imposing dimensions - what he…

A new book capturing what it was like growing up in Bronzeville in the 1950s and 1960s is the latest installment from our Black Voices Book Club. "When Blackness was Golden!" : Observation from the front line” is a memoir by Pemon Rami.…

IgboFest Houston hosted by the Ndi Ichie Cultural Club has reigned supreme in the city of Houston for over 15 years, attracting performers from across the United States, from Chicago to New Orleans to Nigeria. This year they will be…

Photo by Mikaela Helane. Editor's note: This article is from the award-winning Echo magazine of the Communication Department With the world on lockdown in March 2020, people found themselves with a seemingly endless supply of free time.…

Getty New Bears head coach Matt Eberflus and first-year general manager Ryan Poles are creating a new culture in Chicago.…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten months after Hurricane Ida damaged a museum celebrating New Orleans' African-American parade culture, the Backstreet Cultural Museum is reopening. A parade is scheduled for Saturday afternoon from the…

article WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: A group of protesters march past the General Accounting Office (GAO) on March 29 to raise awareness of a GAO-led review for documents from a weather balloon crash in Roswell, NM in 1947. E Chicago - It…

Colm Tóibín, 67, is one of Ireland's greatest living writers. He grew up in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, which is the setting for several of his novels, including Brooklyn, which was made into a popular film starring Saoirse Ronan. In 1982,…

BOZEMAN - The Museum of the Rockies has been a permanent home and home to countless artifacts from around the world, ranging from contemporary children's books to 65 million year old dinosaur bones.But currently on display at the museum, it…

By Bruce Goodwin II , Associate Editor @brucegood_ Bruce is a sneaker-obsessed pop culture junkie from Queens. He is a proud graduate of St.!-->!-->…

The conflict will rage for years, and will be brutal. It will affect each of us, male or female, gay or straight, anti-abortion or pro-abortion rights, not only in our daily lives, but also in decisions about where to live and work, and…

You write a lot about your sometimes strained relationship with your father. But at the end of the day, knowing you like we do in Baltimore, it seems like you took after him, in terms of the fun nature and the storytelling of course. Is…

Corporate America has joined us. "In 2015, you couldn't swing a tampon without hitting someone or something that bragged about its feminist import, in places you certainly wouldn't expect: nail polish, underwear, energy drinks, Swiffers “,…

BERKELEY, Calif. — Mochi may be a staple of Third Culture Bakery, but owners Sam Butarbutar and Wenter Shyu will tell you that love is the main ingredient that drives the space. "As we grew and developed, we found our voice to really show…

Vail's construction industry depends on skilled immigrants and local Hispanic workers. Vail and Eagle County have long disproved the grand replacement theory that falsely claims that…

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Lights, camera, action… and cultural representation. Saturday marked the final day of this year's Iowa Latin Film Festival. The Des Moines Latin Film Festival partnered with the Chicago Film Festival last year.…

stories in music is the name of the next iteration of the Pine Mountain Music Festival, taking place across the upper Great Lakes in June. This year's festival, which comes after cancellations and…

In the late 1970s, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) famously and controversially defended the right of neo-Nazis to march in the Chicago suburb of Skokie, Illinois, which was home to many survivors of the…

The Depp v. Heard may be finished, but the attention surrounding it is not.An eBay seller, who identifies…

Click to enlarge Photo: Yves Renaud, Opera de Montreal Puccini Bohemian will open the Cincinnati Opera's 2022 season. Like many other events, the 2020 Cincinnati Opera Centennial Celebration fell victim to the…

Comment Every decent human being is grieved by the horrific murder of 19 fourth graders and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. In the wake of the targeted atrocity, the usual commentators jumped in to make the usual…

History of Kassidy Arena. Video by Lucius Pham.On a windy day on the east side of Des Moines, eight riders challenge each other in a craft arena. The mud is thick and sticks to their boots and…

The American Writers Festival was held at the Museum of American Writers and the Chicago Cultural Center on May 15. This inaugural event featured free panel discussions, book signings and sessions with more than 75 prominent writers,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields enters his second year in the NFL with immense optimism as he prepares to start the 2022 season as a starter.Fields told Fox News Digital in a recent…

It can be difficult to connect with nature in our daily lives. But with a little help, you can find nature anywhere. With that in mind, here's some recent arts and culture news to help you bring nature to life, wherever you are.1.…

Left to right: Alison Kippen, Liza Berger, Steven Chies, Amy Schectman, Brenda Connelly, Jim White and Demetress Harrell discuss the caregiver shortage during a session during the McKnight's Women of Distinction Forum.…

Two years removed due to the coronavirus pandemic and now with the addition of a second festival day, Broccoli Fest in Washington DC was back outdoors and upped the ante considerably this year. Hip-hop and R&B superstars flocked to…

EXCLUSIVE: Emile Hirsch (Once upon a time… in Hollywood) will produce and perform in My time is upan upcoming indie drama from writer-director Michael MacRae (Fishbowl California). The film centers on fictional comedian Micky Hoffman,…

The irrepressible Boy George opened up about his love of songs, his music, his acting lessons and the upcoming Culture Club tour at Channel 4's Sunday Brunch this morning. Along with British pop royalty , hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon!-->…

Bad behavior in policing can be like a raging wildfire or an infectious…

The school year is winding down, hot days are becoming more frequent, and those in power are systematically chipping away at our rights with each passing day. And with that, here are my deals for digging into CU…

Chicago-based cryptocurrency firm earns national recognition for innovation, leadership and work-life flexibility CHICAGO, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinFlip, a leading provider of cryptocurrency investment services, today…

youUniversity of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, Professor Lucas Mann recently argued in a paper for Slate that he has "never seen classrooms like mine in the pages of the Times" and notes that he sees students struggling to find their voice and…

At the climax of the Netflix docuseries "Bad Vegan," restaurateur Sarma Melngailis is arrested at a Tennessee motel after her ex-partner Anthony Strangis orders Domino's pizza, a transaction that alerts police to their…

Ethel Cain has unveiled a new single, "American Teenager", from her upcoming debut album preacher's daughter. The track follows previous offerings "Gibson Girl" and "Strangers". Check it out below. "Growing up, I was surrounded by…

Palm Beach County Cultural Council President and CEO Dave Lawrence hosted more than 120 music fans last week CULTURE & COCKTAILS At Ben.Check out the photos below!The theme was IN TIME, IN TUNE, a musical conversation with Billboard's…

On the eve of the tax deadline in the United States, we take a look at 10 films where taxes were used as a primary plot motivation. Taxes can be as sure as death, and they may not be very popular among those of us with hard-earned…

FilmThe world may be celebrating The Godfather's 50th birthday right now, but for paranoia aficionados, Francis Ford Coppola's greatest half-centenarian is still two years away. The conversation came between the first two episodes of his…

A newly designed office space created to celebrate humanityORLANDO, Florida., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/…

“Things have been so scary lately with Russia,” TikTok user @MojoX says with absolute seriousness in a post…

The Chicago Hiplet Dancers celebrate dance and culture in Milwaukee On March 9, the Hiplet Dancers of the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center performed at the Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee. As attendees approached the site,…

Following the raucous cheers of Mella Dee's single 'Love It Or Not', the UK's most prolific electronic producer today shared a remix of the track by chart-topping DJ and producer, Vintage Culture. The remix is ​​available for…

William Blake's engraving of Laocoon and his sons is what art historians call "busy".OK,…

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when healthy Calgary Flames players sometimes chose not to skate on optional…

The band Greet Death from Flint, Michigan has released a new track called "Panic Song". The single follows previous tracks "I Hate Everything", "Your Love Is Alcohol" and "Punishment Existence". Listen to it below. Talking about the…

Quasi, the Janet Weiss and Sam Coomes project, has signed to Sub Pop. According to a press release, the duo are currently working on their debut album for the label, although details have yet to be revealed. They also announced a series…

BLUES on Halsted / Photo: Courtesy Enjoy IllinoisDESIGNFormer post office at ninety-five percent occupancy“The 2.8 million square foot former post office in downtown Chicago has been renovated into an office building whose tenants include…

Throughout this country's turbulent history, the musical expression of African-American culture has been…

What - or better yet, what has been-disco?Groovy music, voluminous hair and dance moves all have the hallmarks of a fad: hugely popular in their heyday in the 1970s, then lost to history as the culture evolved. But disco was as much a…

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Robert Parish played 14 of his 21 NBA seasons with the Boston Celtics. He played a year with the Chicago Bulls. He won three championships with the Celtics and won another title in that…

Coming to the United States? Not sure what to expect? Well, buckle up and get ready for a weird and thrilling ride through the land of the grown-ups. Here you will find the Elyos delight of bottomless soda machines. The amazing spray…

Janet Jackson, Kevin Hart and Nicki Minaj are among the headliners announced Thursday for this summer's Essence Festival of Culture, which returns to New Orleans after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic.…

I read with interest all about the trial of the Minneapolis police officers accused of…

CHICAGO, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invenergy, the leading private developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced Mary King as Executive Vice President, People & Culture. In this newly created role,…

ORLANDO, Fla. — Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shocked and angered much of the world. President Biden has announced a new Supreme Court nomination that is unlikely to receive any significant Republican support.But at the Conservative…

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A church is investing in both the spiritual and economic growth of a South Side neighborhood.Dr. Byron T. Brazier, pastor of the Apostolic Church of God, is proud to carry on the legacy of his father who once led the…

Society Culture of victimization: telling true and false cases Thursday, February 24, 2022 By SCOTT BELLOWSMore from this author Summary Human beings have a remarkable capacity for empathy. We can identify…

By producing an ever-growing list of successful alumni after graduation, Southern University has…

Federal prosecutors focused on casual and prolific male racism, highlighting derogatory texts and social media posts to demonstrate they were targeting Arbery because he was black. But the testimonies also showed the almost flippant way…

BEIJING (KXAN) — For the first time since 1998, the Winter Olympics are to be paced and paced. Jamaica's bobsled team is still riding the wave of Disney after the 1993 film 'Cool Runnings' helped propel the country's program…

Courtney Randolph, Amanda LeClaire, LaToya Cross Courtney Wise Randolph writes about…

The world of arts and culture is home to some of the most passionate communities around. The experiences we have in this world inevitably shape who we all are today. This is the power of magic and the impact of artistic and cultural…

Kevin Devine has released a new song, 'How Can I Help You?', from his upcoming album Nothing is real, therefore nothing is fake. Along with the track, he also announced a spring 2022 US tour with Pronoun, Kississippi and Kayleigh…

Amber Jackson, owner of the Black Leaf Tea and Culture Shop. Photo by Rachel Averitt. When entrepreneur Amber Jackson couldn't find a networking group in Providence involving people like her, she started one herself. She owns the Black…

Kanye West hasn't finished calling his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. The 'Jesus Walks' rapper, 44, continued his war of words with Kardashian, alleging Kim Kardashian accuses him of hitting him while warning the Kardashian family to…

(CBS DETROIT)- Through works of art, sculptures and even artifacts, each piece featured in the exhibition “The Work of Our Hands: Black Women as a Cornerstone of Culture” tells a story.“We are so diverse, there are so many different shades…

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Since 1984, The Hotdogger has been Davis' go-to place for delicious, freshly made hot dogs. Decades later, the store still serves high-quality food while championing the cultural diversity that makes this community a great place to live.…

Breadcrumb Links local sports junior hockey Hockey "It just seems like a very dumb public relations decision to me: 'Let's just pretend that person was never there. "" Author of the article: Marc Malone…

10 films to see in February(Image credit: Reiner Bajo/Lionsgate)Jennifer Lopez is starring in a rom-com, the Jackass crew is back to mess up and Joanna Hogg's sequel to The Souvenir is out: Nicholas Barber looks back at February's must-see!-->!-->…

Claudia's BarDESIGNVirgil Abloh's latest fashion show presentedLouis Vuitton presented its men's fall-winter 2022 collection, reports The Cut, the latest from Virgil Abloh. "When it's all over and our time is over, we leave it to others to…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — For 14 years, Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and Florida A&M baseball assistant coach Bryan Henry have teamed up for a father-son baseball camp. Bringing together both their love for family and the American…

by Andrew Alonzo | [email protected] On the outskirts of Claremont Village, near the Indian Hill Boulevard crossing, residents once frequented a barber shop called The Statesman Barber Lounge. While the boutique closed…

3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit, today announced the four dance and theater artists added to its Disability Culture Leadership Initiative, an online platform that elevates the work of Deaf and disabled artists and encourages the arts and…

UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has confirmed that the national television license fee, which is the BBC's main source of revenue, will be frozen at £159 ($217) a year for the next two years. It will then increase in line with…

A celebration of Black Chicago and the cultural contributions that helped shape the city are the focus of our Black Voices Book Club's latest selection. The book "Energy Never Dies: Afro-Optimism and Creativity in Chicago" by author and…

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Felicia P. Fields in "Blues in the Night" / Photo: CholletteARTThe MCA will host the 2022 vernissageThe Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art will host Vernissage, the opening night preview of EXPO CHICAGO at Festival Hall, Navy Pier.…

Pat Shurmur responded to Joe Judge's claims that players were planning vacations and lacking focus during his tenure as head coach of the NY GIantsAfter the New York Giants' resounding loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, head coach Joe…

As part of KC MOlière, the theater department at vila university performed “The Imaginary Cuckold” by the French playwright with (left) Tyler Lindquist and (right) Davin Zamora, directed by…

Netflix's hit show Emily in Paris has been criticized for its "offensive" portrayal of Ukrainians. Ukrainian Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko lodged a complaint with the streaming service giant about the show's stereotypes, calling it…

Last year, some governments may have maintained strict measures against the Covid-19 pandemic, but things were undoubtedly more relaxed here in Egypt. During the first months, the number of people allowed in assembly places, including…

“I did what I had to do to stop the person attacking me by killing them. - Kyle Rittenhouse, trial testimony SSince America chose violence, today's topic is self-destruction, we are moving towards…

I WAS not much of a fan of Korean pop culture. In fact, just a few years ago, I didn't quite understand the appeal of Blackpink (sorry, Flashes) and Crash landing on you. And then the pandemic arrived. I started revisiting some of…