As summer comes to a close, Colorado offers a variety of arts and cultural events to enjoy the last bit of warm weather and celebrate the arts. From fine art to car shows to live music of various genres, there is something for everyone. News from art and culture Greg Carpenter, longtime General and Artistic […]
Inspiration comes from everyday lifeAustrian Cultural Forum New York15 May to 25 September 2024new York The double exhibition of the Austrian Cultural Forum New York, Inspiration comes from everyday life: works by Elfie Semotan and Nina Holleinaims to bring together “fashion, photography, (fine) art, and architecture,” according to the show’s press release. Although the show […]
Dungeons & Dragons becomes much more than just a game as Plethos Productions brings the adventure piece “She Kills Monsters” to Heirloom East Bay. The epic tale of murderous fairies, evil ogres, and ’90s pop culture runs September 6-22. Playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-wrenching adventure for the geek and warrior in us, telling the […]
Evanston native and veteran Chicago actor Matt Mueller plays Ron Weasley (a role he played on Broadway for a year) in the national tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which begins in Chicago next month. Courtesy of Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade Theater veteran Matt Mueller saw many plays as a child. And he […]
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To celebrate its 26th anniversary, the Janus Theatre Company continues its “Call to Adventure” season with an Elgin production of “Life Sucks,” a “sort of adapted” version of Anton Chekhov’s classic “Uncle Vanya.” Playwright Aaron Posner calls his new production “a new riff on an old tune”; it’s an invigorating, satirical comedy that focuses on […]
Adam Pottle does not limit himself to a single writing style. Born in British Columbia and based in Saskatoon, he is a children’s author, university professor, playwright, memoirist and leader in the deaf and disabled cultural community, among other things. His published work includes a memoir, several novels, a volume of poetry and two plays. […]
Creative Australia has announced the shortlists for the 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, the country’s most prestigious literary prize. The awards celebrate the exceptional talents of emerging and established Australian writers, illustrators, poets and historians. The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards recognise the contribution of Australian literature to the cultural and intellectual life of the country. […]
Have you mastered life yet? I ask this because when I was younger I apparently had the wrong idea that as you get older you understand life and it becomes much easier. I now realize that the Master’s degree in life that I thought I would have earned by now doesn’t exist, and that life […]
The art of storytelling has undergone significant changes over the years, with the contemporary short story at the forefront of this literary evolution. Modern authors are increasingly experimenting with innovative narrative techniques that engage readers in new and unexpected ways. These techniques have made short stories powerful tools for exploring complex themes and emotions. The […]
Juliet Brennan walked the red carpet at the premiere of director M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film in her hometown of New Brunswick.Catch, which was released this month. The 13-year-old from Woodstock has a role as a singer in the audience at a stadium concert, which is also attended by a serial killer and his daughter. […]
