Music, stories and discussion: PeopleFest 2025 promotes community and understanding across cultures

Members of the Somali Museum Dance Troupe performed during last year’s PeopleFest Party at Staring Lake Park in Eden Prairie. File photo by Jeremy Peyer From an inclusive day of play to music performances, Eden Prairie is gearing up for its annual...

Art gallery manager moves on after 7 years

Nicole Chernish has been at the helm since 2018, but is now moving away and leaving what she calls her dream job The Smithers Art Gallery is now looking for a new manager. Nicole Chernish has been at the helm since 2018 but is moving to Kamloops...

‘Culture, life & football’: Ed Sheeran says Shillong is his favourite Indian city

International pop icon Ed Sheeran said Shillong is his favourite Indian city, months after performing here as part of his global ‘+ ‘? = ÷ x (Mathematics) Tour’. “Shillong just felt very different,” the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter said during...

Painting rocks to spread joy in Strum

Music, pie, ribs still on tap after Street Fest cancellation

BRAINERD — Street Fest might be a no-go, but downtown Brainerd still promises to be a happening place this weekend. The annual rib fest, pie eating contest and live music will still go on after the Brainerd Jaycees announced the cancellation of...

Music notes: Maroon 5, Charli XCX and more

In addition to LISA, who joins them on "Priceless," Maroon 5 has revealed features on their upcoming album, Love is Like. Lil Wayne joins the band on the album's title track, while rapper Sexyy Red is included on the song "I Like It." Following...

Kinnikinnick school art project celebrates creativity and community

In a heartwarming display of school spirit and artistic talent, students from Kindergarten through Grade 7 have transformed the front fence of their school into a vibrant gallery of painted wooden bears. Kinnikinnick Elementary School has a fresh...

Review: BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL, Savoy Theatre

Burlesque The Musical has finally arrived in London. Loosely based on the 2010 film starring Cher and Christina Aguilera, Burlesque moves from LA to New York, as small-town girl Ali comes to the big city to search for her birth mother. On the way...

Review Roundup: BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Opens in London

Burlesque the Musical based on Steven Antin’s film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher is playing now at the Savoy Theatre. Read reviews for the production! The cast includes Orfeh (Tess), Todrick Hall (Sean), Jess Folley (Ali Rose), Asha Parker...

Get ready for Art in the Park at Alexandria City Park this weekend

ALEXANDRIA — It is that time of year again – Art in the Park – one of Alexandria’s largest art, music and food festivals. The 48th annual event, Andria Theatre’s major fundraiser, will take place Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and...

Paint-your-own pottery studio opens new Norman location

Color Me Mine, a paint-your-own pottery studio, celebrated the grand reopening of its Norman location Tuesday. Located at 1632 24th Ave. NW in University North Park, Color Me Mine offers an outlet for Norman residents of all ages to express their...

Art lovers “crawl” through Amherstburg

Plein air artist Carolyn Hardy (left) was one of the painters in King’s Navy Yard Park during the Amherstburg Art Crawl, while Amherstburg resident Matthew Zaidan was one of the artists stationed along Richmond Street. The third annual Amherstburg...

Trip of a lifetime: Jalen Whitehorne shares art in Vienna

Diné artist Jalen Whitehorne combined his passions of art and history during his first international trip to Vienna, Austria, June 11-25. In some ways, the 23-year-old Flagstaff native was continuing the legacies left by his uncle, renowned...

Music off the Back Porch

The latest installment of Music off the Back Porch was held July 11 at the Park House Museum. Dock & The Rev (Terence Morris and Rev. Shirley Carleton) and Dave Wilson were the performers. Left photo: Morris, Carleton, Wilson, Liz McDonald and...

Oil Painting and Photographs Fill Chillicothe Art Gallery

An oil painter and a photographer share the “Generations” show in the Pump House Center for the Arts this month. Pickaway County artist Steven Riggs says he usually paints in oil, and many of his paintings have stories behind them. He tells some...

VIDEO: Moonstone musician's 'hidden talent' discovered by Amazon

A local musician is getting his moment in the spotlight thanks to an Amazon Music program. Nick Bellingshausen, who lives in the Oro-Medonte village of Moonstone, is one of four artists included in Northern Echoes, which features emerging Canadian...

Pride, Prejudice and Other Useful Qualities, Lyndhurst Drama & Musical Society

IN celebration of their 75th birthday and to commemorate 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, Lyndhurst Drama & Musical Society presented an evening of great fun and laughter with their latest production of Pride, Prejudice and Other Useful...

Toronto musicians pay tribute to Black Sabbath frontman and 'lord of metal' Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne, legendary frontman of the rock band Black Sabbath, "opened doors" for people who wanted to play heavy metal, Toronto musicians said following news of his death. Osbourne died Tuesday morning at the age of 76, his family said in a...

Streaming pay boost for UK music creators

UK music creators are set to benefit from a boost to their earnings thanks to the Government driving forward a new label-led agreement on streaming pay. The Creator Remuneration Working Group (CRWG), chaired by Creative Industries Minister Sir...

From ‘Sesame Street’ to ‘Wonderland’: Award-winning writer Mark Saltzman brings a cappella ‘Alice’ musical to TheatreWorks

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 2025 New Works Festival features readings of new plays and musicals, presented July 25 – Aug. 17 at Lucie Stern Theatre. Courtesy Mark Kitaoka. In “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the titular character famously...