The talent and culture trap

It is good to take a break sometimes; to step away and refresh. In doing so last month, I got some time to do some extra reading. In addition to some new stuff, I have been revisiting older books, one of which is Michael Holding’s autobiography -...

Inside Trombone Shorty’s Mission To Pass Down New Orleans Music Culture To Future Stars

The magic of New Orleans is rooted not only in its exquisite culinary offerings but also in the sound that surrounds the city, a result of the plethora of musicians it has fostered since the beginning of time. As a vital birthplace of jazz, the...

18th Annual Chattanooga Jewish Film Series Continues At The Jewish Cultural Center

No Name Café photo by courtesy of Menemsha Film Five Jewish-themed, award-winning films produced in the Poland, Israel and the United Kingdom will be shown in-person and virtually on five consecutive weeks beginning Sunday, June 22. The Series...

Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | Rise of the Brahmi script 

When we communicate using sounds we call it speech. When we communicate using writing we call it script. There are different kinds of scripts in the world. Are they emojis? Are they letters? Are they consonants and vowels? What is the direction of...

Behind the bowls: meet the man who built skate culture in Greenfield

Art Kent helped design the original Turf skatepark in Greenfield in the 1970s. The Turf's design included a capsule bowl inspired by a Taco Bell hot sauce cup and a popular cloverleaf design. Kent emphasized creative freedom in his skatepark...

“Parana Waadiya” Enchants Wembley: A Celebration of Sri Lankan Music and Culture in the Heart of London

A joint venture organized by the Association of Old Anandians Sports club in UK, and the Musaeus College Old Girls’ Association in UK titled: “PARANA WAADIYA”; a melodious Music Concert was held recently in Wembley, a large suburb in the London...

Black history, in all its pain and glory, is on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture!

“With over 40,000 exhibits and videos covering various chapters of African American history, the Museum offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of our unique journey. Many of the exhibits are harsh, drawing tears and anger.”...

RCB victory celebration stampede: Gambhir slams 'road show' culture, says can't lose 11 people

synopsis Following a tragic stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebration, Gautam Gambhir criticizes roadshows, emphasizing the importance of human life over cricket celebrations. He urges more responsible event planning in the future. Team India...

Ukrainian top official responds to Putin's remarks on political culture, accuses Moscow of hypocrisy

Poster: Andrii Yermolenko, winner of the Shevchenko National Prize Serhii Kyslytsia, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, has responded to Russian ruler Vladimir Putin's statement about the lack of political culture in the Kyiv...

Q & Trey: Where Has the Shame Gone In Our Culture?

What will the political environment be like for the Republican Party after President Trump leaves the White House? And who will step forward to lead it? Are members of Congress able to attend meetings and vote after being censured, and how severe...

Gautam Gambhir slams roadshow culture after fatal Bengaluru stampede

Speaking ahead of India’s departure for the England Test series, Gambhir voiced his deep concern and disapproval of public roadshows being used as platforms for celebratory events Fans stand next to abandonned shoes and a fallen barrier following...

Myles Garrett called out the Browns’ broken culture, but didn’t attend OTAs to help fix it — Jimmy Watkins

BEREA, Ohio — Scribbles in my notebook after Wednesday’s Browns OTA: 1, The best QB on the field was … Joe Flacco. That should not be a surprise. Flacco has played forever. He also was the only Browns QB present who was in coach Kevin Stefanski’s...

This Poughkeepsie candy shop is inspired by Swedish culture

Civics, culture and controversy as the Salmon P. Chase Center prepares to open in fall

The analysis also states the funding includes anticipated one-time costs for recruiting faculty and renovating office space. Strang said once the center is offering degree programs, he expects revenue from tuition to increase in order to...

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Batesville named Arkansas' Capital for a Day, highlights city's rich history and culture

BATESVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — For one day, Batesville has been named as the capital of Arkansas. This comes as part of the Governor's "Capital for a Day" program, which highlights different cities across the Natural State and brings state government...

Amelia’s Bits & Bytes 6/5: Collective Soul Documentary, Dorothy Has A Date In Towson, Heart Was Robbed In NJ, Jagger Party Pad For Sale, Trailer For New 007 Game And More Pop Culture News

Dorothy announces fall tour with a stop at the Recher Theater. Linkin Park are featured in the Stanley Cup final that kicked off last night. Killswitch Engage have a new tune for a benefit album coming out later this year. Give it a listen here....

Hearing Songbird Culture in Mountain Chickadee “Dialects”

It’s a call so distinctive that it’s the source of the bird’s name, not only in English, but also in Native American languages. Chickadees are found across North America. Their “chickadee-dee-dee” call is an alarm – the more “dee-dee-dees,” the...

Today In Culture, Thursday, June 5, 2025: Floating Museum’s “for Mecca” | Chicago Design Week | Giardiniera The Monteverde Way

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Floating Museum Brings Inflatable Monument To Bronzeville Floating Museum will present “for Mecca” in the Floating Monuments...

Don Julio Celebrates Paloma Day with an Exclusive Event for Cultural Tastemakers | Get the scoop

Don Julio Tequila recently hosted an exclusive Paloma Day celebration, uniting cultural tastemakers for a refined tribute to Mexico’s most iconic tequila cocktail and the brand’s core ethos of Earned Celebration. The curated gathering provided an...