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The Power Behind The Curtain: Paul Tetreault
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The Power Behind The Curtain: Paul Tetreault

In the midst of change, social and political disarray, and division, art is something that has the power to bring people of all walks of life together.  For some, communal artistry can lie in painting or animation; for me, the heart of it lives in the theatre.  When I was around 6 years old, I remember going to Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. for the first time to see its yearly production of A Christmas Carol. As a young girl, always inspired by the theatre, I found joy in watching a produ


Mariya Dempsey

Mariya Dempsey

President and Mrs. Obama Welcome First Visitors to Presidential Center
Njideka Akunyili Crosby: The Obamas: Springing Forth, 2026 Acrylic, colored pencils, charcoal, and transfers on paper © Njideka Akunyili Crosby Courtesy of the artist, Victoria Miro, and David Zwirner. Commissioned by The Obama Presidential Center. Photo by: Marten Elder

President and Mrs. Obama Welcome First Visitors to Presidential Center

On a Friday morning on Chicago’s South Side, President Obama and Mrs. Obama kicked off the public opening of the Obama Presidential Center with a special story time for children and families. Together, the Obamas read Maurice Sendak's beloved classic Where the Wild Things Are – which celebrates the power of imagination, curiosity, and storytelling – while welcoming a new generation to the Obama Presidential Center. The event reflected one of the Center's core missions: inspiring young people t


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Updated Mental Health Policies in Aviation
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Updated Mental Health Policies in Aviation

The FAA releases the FAA Safety Briefing, a magazine about new safety guidelines and news for many aviators to read and stay informed in an ever-evolving field. In its Sept/Oct book, an interesting article was written by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Air Surgeon, Dr. Susan E Northrup. She leads strategic management of the FAA's aviation medical programs, which oversee all pilots. "As part of our ongoing mental health efforts, we have been actively looking at areas where we c


Basel Simon

Basel Simon

Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to New York City Center with tradition and innovation.
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Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to New York City Center with tradition and innovation.

World premieres, legendary choreographers, and star-studded gala highlight DTH’s electrifying NYC season. For more than five decades, Dance Theatre of Harlem has redefined ballet with its powerful performances and commitment to excellence. This April, the iconic company returns to New York City Center for a homecoming season that promises to captivate audiences with a mix of world premieres and beloved classics. The season highlights include Robert Garland’s soulful Return and the New York prem


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StoryBoard Takes NYC: Empowering New Voices at Creative Con
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StoryBoard Takes NYC: Empowering New Voices at Creative Con

Los Angeles, CA — StoryBoard, the digital platform merging the professional power of LinkedIn with the storytelling spirit of Netflix, proudly sponsored Creative Con on March 24th in New York City — marking its first major presence on the East Coast. Based in Los Angeles, StoryBoard is a visionary new platform that helps emerging filmmakers, writers, actors, and creatives break into the entertainment industry by connecting them directly with production companies, talent agents, and collaborator


Andre Colimon

Andre Colimon

The Collective opens two solo exhibitions
left, Carla Sue Lyles; right, Jakayla Monay

The Collective opens two solo exhibitions

“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively. Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time. “As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and


Terry St John

Terry St John

Solel International Commissioned for Houston's First Augmented Reality Mural
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Solel International Commissioned for Houston's First Augmented Reality Mural

Neighborhoods are looking to conceptualize their vision for the future as inclusive communities and cultural destinations. Solel international made his debut with his first large-scale Mural depicting the history of the historic independence Heights as the first municipality To be incorporated by African-Americans in Texas. In 2018, Solel international made its debut with its first large-scale mural approximately 50 ft by 34 ft on the Whole Foods 365 building on the intersection of Yale and 610


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