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Trump cuts SF International Arts Festival funding midway through shows

On this edition of Your Call, we discuss the Trump administration's war on the arts. On Friday, as the celebrated San Francisco International Arts Festival was underway, organizers learned that a $20,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant the agency …

Culinary Arts – 05/08/25

Damaged stalking dog sculpture removed for repairs

A popular sculpture of a dog has been removed for repairs, to allow a replica to be cast. Stalking Dog, by Greta Berlin, was installed outside Palmers Brewery as part of Bridport's sculpture trail but corrosion has made it unsafe. Campaigners …

Omaha Performing Arts gives tour of construction at new Tenaska Center

Omaha Performing Arts gives behind-the-scenes tour of construction at new Tenaska Center Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 10:11 AM CDT May 8, 2025 BEEN ELECTED. WELL, THE FUTURE OF PERFORMING ARTS IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. THAT’S WHAT LEADERS …

Oldham County antique and plant shop destroyed by fire on owner's birthday

Oldham County antique and plant shop destroyed by fire on owner's birthday Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 10:41 AM EDT May 8, 2025 NOW CARAY NOW WE’LL SEND IT BACK TO YOU. THANK YOU MATT. BREAKING RIGHT NOW. FIREFIGHTERS ON THE SCENE OF …

Richland One student wins National Art Contest for Environmental Conservation

Richland County Council presents a proclamation to Aleysha Laureano and her mother. On April 1 Richland County Council presented a proclamation recognizing Aneysha Laureano, a fourth-grade student at Arden Elementary School in Richland School District One. …

Greek ambassador tops guest list at Stavros Kotsiréas art exhibition

Among the guests were Yiannis Tsaousis, the ambassador of Greece to the UK, Mariana Varvarigou, the head of diplomacy at the Greek embassy, and Georgios Boutlas, an attaché at the Greek embassy. There was singing by the duo Ariadne, comprising Lydia …

Visit Albuquerque launches new craft beer trail

Visit Albuquerque is launching a brand-new craft beer trail linking some of the Duke City's most popular breweries together in one convenient place. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Visit Albuquerque is launching a brand-new craft beer trail linking some of the …

Hedley Studios to bring automotive art to the Cannes Film Festival with pop-up showroom on Vieux Port de Cannes Marina

Hedley Studios showcases its full line-up of electric, limited-edition automotive art during the Cannes Film Festival at Vieux Port de Cannes Marina. CANNES, GREATER LONDON, FRANCE, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hedley Studios to bring …

Feline Spirits secures ₹5.2 crore funding to expand craft beverage portfolio

With a rapidly growing spirits market projected to reach USD 31 billion by 2024, Feline Spirits is well-positioned to capitalise on this trend. | Photo Credit: Homegrown craft alcoholic beverage startup Feline Spirits raised ₹5.2 crore, led by Inflection …

Mother’s Day Craft for Sunday School: 7 Keepsakes Moms Will Love

A Mother’s Day craft for Sunday school celebrates moms and women. But it also teaches children to “honor your mother and father” (Exodus 20:12). Ideas for a Mother’s Day craft for Sunday school abound on Pinterest. We found lots of clever crafts for moms …

NEA Funding Cuts Hit Hudson Valley and Berkshires Art Organizations

The Trump administration has found yet another axis of grievance: art. Specifically, art that centers Indigenous and queer identities, such as Jeffrey Gibson’s immersive exhibition “POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT,” currently on view at MASS MoCA …

Life on the Art Farm: Artist Dean Davis paints vibrancy into Gardner Building

Dean Davis creates art that is, literally, unmissable.  He specializes in large scale public art along the Maumee River, his most famous project being the Glass City River Wall, viewable from the bridge I-75, where he was the lead artist. But now Davis is …

Members of Jefferson City Art Club display their works

The Jefferson City Art Club is hosting an art exhibit from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday until July 31 at the Missouri River Regional Library, 214 Adams St. The exhibit includes …

Brewery Arts Center releases lineup for summer concert series

The Brewery Arts Center has set the lineup for the 2025 Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series, brought to you by Connections Central. The BAC invites the community to enjoy friends, food trucks and music during 10 free, all-ages concerts every Saturday …

Monaco to host groundbreaking comic art auction featuring Hergé, Graton, and Geluck — collectors called to join

Monaco is set to turn the spotlight on comic art with a landmark auction that promises to reshape how the medium is perceived in the world of fine art. On Saturday, June 21, the Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo will host its first-ever sale dedicated …

The Art of the Collab

It’s not often that James Bond and Steph Curry are uttered in the same sentence. One is a fictional British spy who can navigate his way through any situation with inimitable grace and confidence; the other is a basketball legend and probably the greatest …

Diego Velázquez in 10 Paintings

The Feast of Bacchus, also known as The Drunkards, was completed by Diego Velázquez around 1629. This early masterpiece portrays Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, in the act of crowning a group of revelers. Velázquez blends earthy realism with mythological …

Wine, Waves & Works of Art on Saturday, May 10

The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce invites you to sip, stroll and shop at the 16th Annual Art & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. This signature spring event promises a vibrant mix of …

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 …

Council Recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

With a resolution offered by Councilors Murphy, Flynn, and FitzGerald, the Council this weekrecognized National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the professionals who serve as the first point of contact during emergencies. These 911 …

City of Boston to Host Youth Jobs Resource Fair on May 10

The City of Boston, in partnership with Roxbury Community College (RCC) and the Bay State Banner, will host a Youth Jobs and Resource Fair this Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Center. This job fair, hosted by the City’s …

Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years in Prison for Crypto-Terror Financing Scheme

A Springfield, Virginia, man was sentenced yesterday to 364 months in prison for his efforts to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. According to court records and evidence …