Arts Aug 12 Maine arts residency gives Black and Brown artists a platform to develop their craft Indigo Arts Alliance is an organization focused on supporting contemporary Black and Brown artists and opening doors to artists of color worldwide. It's doing all of this from its home in an unlikely place: Maine. Jeffrey Brown reports for our…
Arts Jul 29 ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ actor and composer on the musical that’s captivating Broadway The title of the musical “Maybe Happy Ending” might leave you guessing about the storyline, but there’s no doubt the show itself is getting its due. It recently won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown…
Arts Jul 21 12 books to dive into this summer, according to our literary experts Here are some ideas to help you choose your next read.
Arts Jul 16 ‘John and Jim’ symphony honors marriage equality with its future increasingly in doubt Ten years ago, marriage equality became the law of the land when the Supreme Court ruled in the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges case that state bans on same-sex marriage were unconstitutional. A symphony piece now honors the love story of…
Arts Jul 11 11 summer movies recommended by critics right now As a new “Superman” reboot opens in theaters, here's a roundup of big summer spectacles, comedies and lesser-known streaming gems.
Arts Jun 30 The power of stories helps young people overcome differences Colum McCann's Narrative 4 organization is bringing the power of story to students in a time of division. The project helps young people around the world share their stories and bridge divides in politics and culture. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey…
Arts Jun 25 Acclaimed poet Arthur Sze on bridging Western and Chinese traditions Arthur Sze, one of the most acclaimed poets of our time, is celebrated for exploring the natural world, the human condition and connections between cultures. A second-generation Chinese American based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sze’s work invites readers to…
Arts Jun 20 Carla Hayden on her time as a pioneering librarian of Congress and getting fired by Trump Dr. Carla Hayden, a trailblazing librarian of Congress, was fired by President Trump in May. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with her about being blindsided by the decision, the administration’s ongoing efforts to reshape key institutions and why she intends to…
Arts Jun 16 Author Colum McCann’s novel ‘Twist’ explores isolation in the internet age How lost are we without our devices? Or putting it more simply, as novelist Colum McCann might: just how isolated are we? His new novel "Twist" asks big questions through a story of characters literally at sea. Senior arts correspondent…
Arts Jun 10 Smithsonian board rejects Trump’s attempt to fire top leader The Smithsonian’s board of regents issued a statement on Monday declaring that “all personnel decisions are made by and subject to the direction of the secretary, with oversight by the board.” It comes amid President Trump's efforts to fire one…