Art Beat

Bon Iver Showcases Bold New Sound

Since its origin as a solo project in a cabin in the Wisconsin woods four years ago, the band Bon Iver and its critically acclaimed albums have grown in number, scope and sound.

Tuesday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, Delta Blues singer David Honeyboy Edwards has died.

Weekly Poem: ‘All I Know About Love’

Lynnell Edwards is the author of two collections of poetry, both from Red Hen Press: "The Highwayman's Wife" (2007) and "The Farmer's Daughter" (2003). She teaches at the University of Louisville.

Monday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, Hurricane Irene wreaked havoc on east coast box offices.

In ‘Salvage the Bones,’ Jesmyn Ward Tells Personal Story of Hurricane Katrina

By Molly Finnegan

"Salvage the Bones," a new novel by Jesmyn Ward, tells the story of a Mississippi Gulf Coast family in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall in the U.S. now six years ago this week.

Slide Show: The New Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall

Forty-eight years after he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Martin Luther King Jr. now has a permanent presence on the National Mall with this week's opening of the…

Friday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, NASA teams up with a publishing company to make science fiction more scientific.

Dave Stewart Gets the Blues for ‘Blackbird Diaries’

By Molly Finnegan

Dave Stewart, best known for the band the Eurythmics, has a new solo album called Blackbird Diaries.His first solo album in nearly 13 years was recorded in Nashville and is heavily influenced by the Blues and Americana music.

Thursday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, Ali Ferzat, Syria's best-known political cartoonist, was severely beaten.

Around the Nation

Here are three arts or performance videos you may have missed from public broadcasters around the nation.