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The best Randall Park movies and TV shows and how to watch them
With appearances in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe, hit comedies on nearly every major broadcast network, and some of the best rom-coms in recent memory, it’s safe to say fool that Randall Park has carved out a place for itself in today’s entertainment world. Over the years, the talented comedic …

Navajo Printmaker Visits UM to Create Bird- and Pattern-Laden Artwork | Arts & Theater
Birds in flight or at rest atop “patterns within patterns” took shape in the University of Montana print shop. Marwin Begaye, an award-winning artist, and the team at Matrix Press, a print shop located at the School of Visual and Media Arts, have spent the past week producing a series of new works. “A lot …
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January meeting reading shows Fed unsuited to particular rate hike pace
The Federal Reserve Building in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve officials agreed last month that with inflation tightening its grip on the economy and strong employment, it was time to raise interest rates , but also …

Louise Bourgeois: review of The Woven Child – everyday horror shows that get you hooked | Louise Bourgeois
FFor the visitor, the Hayward Gallery’s extraordinary new exhibition of the late work of French-American artist Louise Bourgeois is a major undertaking. Thanks to both its size – the exhibition brings together some 90 collages, sculptures and installations, many of which have never been shown here before – and the ever-confusing spaces of the gallery …

Where is philanthropy for writing and literature? — Inside philanthropy
In a sentence: Philanthropy for writing and literature is tiny compared to other arts, but the field has steadfast supporters. What is going on Philanthropic support for writing and literature is low compared to other arts, we reported in an in-depth report on the state of American philanthropy. Music and theater both have denser networks …

Inside the Library: Escape Winter with the Power of Literature | Waterloo / Courier Marshall
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Maine rappers take the stage at Mayo Street Arts
Portland rapper and poet Munye Mohamed makes art about difficult topics such as racism and injustice. Until now, people were eager to hear what he had to say. Somali-born Mohamed, who plays Shine, released a video in April for a song called “Aspirations” which has more than 1.6 million views on YouTube. He released his …

W.Va’s Department of Arts, Culture and History begins accepting entries for the 2022 Youth Congress Art Competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will be accepting entries for the 2022 Youth Congress Art Competition until Friday, February 4, 2022. The competition is open to high school students only. Exceptions will be made for schools that have grades 7 through 12 on a campus. Art …

The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery presents artists Jane Madrid and Jan Severson in January
It’s Jane and Jan in January at the Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, opposite the Fountain Theater on the historic Mesilla Plaza, while the work of Jane Madrid and Jan Severson will be on display at the gallery during the month of January 2022. Madrid has lived in Las Cruces since …

A New Anthology of Mexican-American Literature
I found the missing book in my library. A fantastic new anthology of Mexican-American literature, “Nepantla Familias”, delves into the memories of writers who have experienced a culture that oscillates between cultures. Not all writers are Texans, but it belongs to any up-to-date Texan library. Sergio Troncoso, resident faculty member of the Yale Writers’ Workshop …

What is “urban Indian literature”, anyway?
This content contains affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Urban Indian literature: if you don’t know what it is, you’re missing out. If you do, here’s some information for you (and some recommendations, too). What is that? Simply, Urban Indian Literature is the literature of Native American …

Billy Strings & Brett Eldredge Cancel Shows As Omicron Variation Rises
As the spread of the Omicron variant reignites fears of another wave of Covid epidemics in the United States, the ongoing pandemic continues to disrupt the normal operations of touring artists in the country and in the American sphere. Billy Strings and Brett Eldredge both canceled shows this week – in Nashville and Chicago, respectively …

2 artists accused of falsifying Native American heritage | Culture & Leisure
SEATTLE (AP) – Two artists face federal charges for tampering with Native American heritage to sell works in galleries in downtown Seattle. Lewis Anthony Rath, 52, of Maple Falls, and Jerry Chris Van Dyke, 67, also known as Jerry Witten, of Seattle, were separately charged with violating Indian Art Law and crafts, which prohibits misrepresentation …

Wilmer Valderrama Shows Jay Leno His Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser “That 70s Show”
Do you remember Wilbur Valderrama? This guy from This 70s show who, as Jay Leno helpfully reminds us, was not born until 1980. While a lot happened in the ’70s, remember it was the ’69 Woodstock festival that started it all, though Leno didn’t mention it as much as he showed it, on the YouTube …

MEMORIES OF ARTS | Ventura County Arts and Culture Events – VC Reporter
ON THE PICTURE : The Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard has been named Museum / Collection of the Year at the 2021 Historic Motoring Awards. by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer Mullin wins international award The Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, known for its impressive collection of 20th century French coaches and grand prix racing cars …

Blades and Veloso, when music becomes literature
At the last Latin Grammy Awards, two great veterans of Latin music received the most important awards, recording of the year for the Brazilian Caetano Veloso and person of the year and album of the year, for the Panamanian Rubén Blades. “No one in music has your literary work,” reggaetonero Residente told Rubén Blades at …

In Venezuela’s mistaken vote, Maduro shows a way to retain power
However, the mission highlighted several democratic improvements in Sunday’s elections, going so far as to qualify the country’s electronic vote processing system as “reliable”. The United States, which does not recognize Mr. Maduro’s government, called the election deeply flawed, but praised opposition candidates who decided to participate for retaining the few democratic terms they still …

The Performatura Performance Literature Festival is here to heal
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is bringing back PPE or Performatura: Pandemic Edition. This international performance literature festival will be held from November 22 to 24, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., via Zoom and Facebook livestream. The director of this year’s festival is poet and performance artist Vim Nadera who offers …
Six of the best new shows to watch in November
AMAZON PRIMETampa Baes Friday 5 NovemberTampa Baes is a reality TV show that follows the often tumultuous relationships between lesbian friends in Florida as they weave their way through the glitzy world of the city’s ever-expanding LGBTQ + scene. Taking cues from classic MTV reality shows like The Real World and Jersey Shore, it’s a …

The Irish Arts Center in New York is transformed into a “flagship center”
Irish Arts Center, a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to advocating for the culture of Ireland and Irish Americans, is finally moving into a house as big as its aspirations. The organization, founded in the East Village in 1972, has operated for decades from an old building in Hell’s Kitchen. Now, concluding a pandemic-delayed construction project …

Fairmont Arts & Humanities Council sets up exhibition in honor of local artists | Life
FAIRMONT – A local arts organization wants to ensure that deceased artists of local significance are not forgotten. The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission recently installed an exhibit that honors the legacy of some of the commission’s previous winners. The exhibit, which includes artist biographies and a photo, can be found in the fourth-floor hallway …