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Appalachian Arts Alliance host annual derby fundraiser at HCTC

The Kentucky Derby was celebrated in true Hazard fashion with the annual Appalachian Arts Alliance (AAA) Kentucky Derby Party Fundraiser on Saturday, May 3. According to Executive Director Tim Deaton-Conway, nearly 300 people gathered at Hazard Community …

Expedience Software Introduces Expert Proposal Prompt Engineering with the CRAFT Method

MANCHESTER, NH, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Expedience Software unveils a cutting-edge approach to proposal writing by leveraging the power of prompt engineering. This innovative technique enhances communication with AI …

Scrap art installation adding beauty to Kashi crossings

From Stone Bagels to a Life-Size Coloring Book—Surprises Abound at Spring Break Art Show

New York’s Spring Break Art Show is reclaiming its birthright, returning to its namesake season with its customary blend of offbeat emerging art and boundary-pushing installations that transform vacant buildings into unlikely art venues. For its second …

3 groovy pieces of Dallas art return to Greenville Avenue after 40-year absence

For the first time in more than 40 years, all six dancing frog sculptures have boogied back to Dallas’ Greenville Avenue. Artist Bob “Daddy-O” Wade‘s Tango Frogs are a band of larger-than-life steel amphibians weighing hundreds of pounds each. Once …

Toilet-themed art in Helsinki warns of Baltic Sea pollution

Dozens of toilet seats arranged outside Helsinki’s Oodi library are drawing attention not to sanitation, but to sea pollution. The installation, commissioned by Helsinki Region Environmental Services (HSY), is part of a public campaign to raise awareness …

Dallas’ TACA gets $500,000 individual donation as ‘chaos’ reigns with federal arts funding

The Arts Community Alliance announced its largest-ever single-year financial gift, at a time when arts funding from the federal government faces steep cuts. The $500,000 donation to the Dallas-based arts nonprofit came from the Eugene McDermott Foundation …

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert returns to Sunriver May 17

(Photo by K. Stern) The Sunriver Women’s Club Art Meets Wine in the High Desert event returns to the Sunriver SHARC for a seventh year from 3-7pm on May 17. It features 12 Oregon wines, fine food, original art and unique auction items. Tickets for this all …

All the Arts Organizations Impacted by NEA Funding Cuts

As President Donald Trump advances his proposed elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), arts organizations across the U.S. are already feeling the effects. After a sweeping White House budget request released in May that did not include …

Caldwell's Roofing Crafts a Copper Flat-Lock Roof for the George Washington Carver Museum

Porch roofs get an old-style craft approach, using locking pieces. TUSKEGEE, AL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The George Washington Carver Museum in Tuskegee, Alabama, originally constructed in 1915, is a single-story brick structure …

Award-winning craft brewery that distributed to Pa. files for bankruptcy

An eastern North Carolina craft brewery that distributed to Pennsylvania has closed due to Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery in Farmville closed on April 26 after a weekend of beer and merchandise discounts, according to a message …

TBWA\Media Arts Lab Taps Lee, Noh For Senior Posts

TBWA\Media Arts Lab, Apple’s global creative agency, has named Minah Lee as managing director and promoted Youji Noh to executive creative director for its Seoul office. Lee reports to Katrien De Bauw, Global CEO. Noh reports to Brent Anderson, Global CCO. …

Chatfield Center for the Arts names new executive director

CHATFIELD, Minn. — The Chatfield Center for the Arts has a new executive director, Elizabeth (Betsy) Koehnen, as of May 1, 2025. Koehnen will "guide the organization" in its continued growth and evolution, according to a statement from the CCA …

Arkansas’s Planned Parenthood supporters embrace the art of the pivot

For proof of the sorry state of reproductive rights in Arkansas, consider that for the second year in a row, no protesters even bothered to show at the annual Planned Parenthood Garden Party. It’s been a brutal run here since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs …

West Seattle Art Walk with Muse Fest mini-concerts, Words/Writers/Southwest Stories gets spicy, Mr. B’s bedtime stories, ...

We start the Thursday highlight list with the West Seattle Art Walk, 5-8 pm tonight (with some venue variations) – locations and artists previewed here, and here’s the full list: Here’s our preview published last night, including this: During tonight’s Art …

Catch "Crescendo" at Asian Arts Initiative Through June 2

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Asian Arts Initiative presents "Crescendo: How Art Makes Movements (1981-1999)". Joyce Chung curated the exhibition. "Explores the creative explosion that took place within Asian American community, especially in jazz …

New York Exhibition Explores 17th-Century Italy’s Art Market Evolution

NEW YORK, May 8, 2025 — An exhibition titled “Beyond the Fringe” at Nicholas Hall Gallery highlights the origins of the modern art market in 17th-century Italy. Running until May 24, the show features 30 works from various collections and examines how …

Kyra Mulvihill becomes first Carson High student to win in State Art Competition

Carson City, Nev. (May 8, 2025) — Carson High School Freshman Art Student Kyra Mulvihill was selected as a Nevada State Winner in the 2025 “Celebrate the West” art competition, hosted by the Western Governors’ Association. Miss Mulvihill painted her award- …

The Scene Unites Fest aims to energize Scranton arts community

The Scene Unites Fest brings live music, comedy, and wrestling to Scranton for a cause. SCRANTON, Pa. — An event in Scranton aims to unite people with entertainment.  It's called The Scene Unites Fest.   "It's going to be an epic event of pro …

Decision Lens Listed in AWS 'ICMP' for the US Federal Government

Decision Lens integrated planning software is now available to US Government Customers in ICMP ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Lens, the leader in transforming government planning, today announced that it …

Eddie Dunn Appointed Interim President of VETS2INDUSTRY

Seasoned talent innovator and veteran–transition advocate to lead national nonprofit into next phase of growth TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Board of Directors of VETS2INDUSTRY (V2I) is pleased to announce the …

Veterans' Champion to Headline South Florida Memorial Day Ceremony

Tom Ruck has devoted his life to honoring and uplifting America's veterans LAKE WORTH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Palm Beach County Veterans Committee is pleased to announce that Tom Ruck, a nationally recognized …

Veteran Broadcasters Analyze and Suggest a New Direction for Public Media

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Donald Trump is proposing in his 2026 budget to end funding for NPR and PBS, but it could begin a new era of creativity and revenue for public broadcasting, according to …

Concierge Auctions: Bidding Opens at US$6 million for Magnificent Mediterranean Villa on Gibson Island

Auction closes live on 21 May in cooperation with Sarah Kanne of Gibson Island Real Estate Inc. NEW YORK, NM, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions announced today that bidding has officially opened at US$6 million …

New 'Crafted with Pride' Directory Helps Consumers and Retailers Identify 1,400+ U.S.-Made Brands

Alex Goulet and Willy Deconto spotlight the growing resurgence of U.S.-based apparel and accessory brands NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if the next big fashion statement wasn’t about a designer logo, but …

Xoted Biotechnology Labs Holds Soft Launch at Spartanburg Community College’s Spark Center

Company’s ecosystem includes manufacturing and R&D facilities in South Carolina, Nevada and Tennessee NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DRC Ventures, a global leader in biotech, nutraceutical, and environmental …

Media Advisory – Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center To Host First Resource Fair For Incarcerated Men and Women

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ‘OIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA   TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE     HAWAIʻI COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL …

DLNR News Release – LONG LINE FISHING VESSEL SEIZED AFTER ALLEGED OPERATIONS IN STATE WATERS, May 8, 2025

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI        JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON LONG LINE FISHING VESSEL SEIZED AFTER ALLEGED OPERATIONS IN STATE WATERS FOR …

Army Reserve First Sergeant, Iraq War Vet, and Local Police Officer Settles USERRA Lawsuit Against Rock Valley College

ROCKFORD, IL, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Army Reserve First Sgt. Vincent Lara, a veteran of the Iraq war and former Rock Valley College police officer, has reached a settlement in his federal lawsuit alleging …

First 5 California Announces Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025

First 5 California Announces Statewide Day of Action with Press Conference at Fairytale Town SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California today announced the upcoming Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025 …

New Study Finds Increasing Housing Density Pays Off for Texas Cities

Texas 2036 and UT Austin partner on fiscal analysis of residential development. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report released today by Texas 2036 and the Center for Sustainable Development at the University …

Equity Access Group Embraces New $1.2M HECM Lending Limit, Reinforces Commitment to Jumbo Reverse Mortgage Solutions

Equity Access Group backs the new $1.2M HECM limit, boosting seniors’ access to home equity and expanding jumbo reverse mortgage options. CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the past ten years, reverse mortgages have been a …

NTTRDirectory.com Educates Truck Repair Shops on the Power of Link Building — and Delivers It Automatically

NTTRDirectory.com shows truck repair shops how link building boosts visibility—and delivers the SEO benefits automatically through every listing. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truck Repair Directory Empowers …

Truss Financial Group Expands Support for Veterans with Updated VA Loan Entitlement Guidelines

Truss Financial eases the path to homeownership for veterans in 2025 with enhanced VA loan limits, no PMI, and 100% cash-out refinancing. CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2025, America’s veterans remain a pillar of …

NYC Second Chance Rescue Hosts 5th Annual Rescue Ball Gala Honoring Martha Stewart and Dr. Dan Belkin

Performance by Grammy Award-Winner Rob Thomas, Special Appearance by Georgina Bloomberg, Auctioneer Elvis Duran, and DJ Set by GEO ROC NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted its 5th Annual …

Council Approves Grants Supporting Resiliency, Public Safety, and Youth Employment

This week, the Council approved and accepted several major grants aimed at improving climate resilience, public safety, and youth workforce development. The Council approved a $1,987,500 Hazard Mitigation Grant, administered by the Boston Planning …

Council Backs Bill to Improve Sickle Cell Care

During this week’s meeting, the Council passed a resolution in support of House Bill H.1347, An Act to Improve Sickle Cell Care. This state legislation seeks to improve care for individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder …

Council Supports Strengthening Health Care Protections

This week, Councilor Mejia introduced a resolution in support of Bill SD.2808: An Act Strengthening Health Care Protections in the Commonwealth. In response to recent actions by the Trump Administration limiting access to reproductive and gender-affirming …

Celebrating Culture

This week, the Council honored multiple cultural observances, including Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the flag raising for the Caribbean nation of Montserrat, Polish Constitution Day, and Jewish American Heritage Month. The Council …