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Cape Cod cultural groups to expand and rebuild this year
DENNIS, Mass. – In a volatile time for Cape Cod cultural organizations, a small construction…
Review: The surprises keep coming in ‘The Perfect Liar’
“The Perfect Liar” (St. Martin’s Press), by Thomas Christopher Greene The great thing about being…
Kentucky Department of Tourism releases new visitor’s guide
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Tourism has released a new visitor’s guide that…
Nebraska designer’s hat displayed in New York’s Met Museum
SPRINGFIELD, Neb. – A little art shop on Main Street in Springfield, Nebraska, features creative,…
It’s not just about the host: awards shows are due for a makeover, insiders say
TORONTO – Change is afoot for major film awards shows on both sides of the…
One Championship looks to make MMA splash in States
How many casual American sports fans about a year ago had heard of One? Try…
Oregon man donates $1M to benefit Kentucky horse competition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Foundation says an Oregon man has…
David Foster to receive Juno humanitarian Award for philanthropic work
TORONTO – Music producer David Foster is set to be recognized at this year’s Juno…
Costume designer behind Cronenberg’s ‘Scanners,’ ‘Videodrome’ to get icon award
TORONTO – The costume designer behind David Cronenberg’s films “Scanners,” “The Brood” and “Videodrome” is…
West Virginia students’ postcard art on display in Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An exhibition of postcard art created by West Virginia students is on…
Kentucky park offers tours to view migrating sandhill cranes
LUCAS, Ky. – A Kentucky park is offering tours to view sandhill cranes as they…
Andre Braugher leads ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ to a new network
LOS ANGELES – When Andre Braugher learned last May that Fox’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” was cancelled,…
Tia Fuller, fierce woman in jazz, takes shot at 1st Grammy
NEW YORK – Saxophonist Tia Fuller was crying in bed. And praising God. She’d just…
Costume designers for ‘Shape of Water,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek’ compete for awards
TORONTO – The Oscar-nominated costume designer for “The Shape of Water” and a visionary for…
Childish Gambino, Post Malone, Cardi B to play Bonnaroo fest
NASHVILLE – The 2019 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will feature Childish Gambino, Post Malone,…
Officer sues Vermont Police Academy over head injuries
MONTPELIER, Vt. – A lawsuit filed by a Burlington police officer over head injuries allegedly…
After a tame Globes, is a less-charged awards season ahead?
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The Golden Globe Awards looked like it had gone entirely back…
Golden Globes another sign of value of Asian inclusion
The Golden Globe Awards is set to feel like a major evolution from its 2015…
Opera based on Sarah Kane’s last play gets US premiere
NEW YORK – Depression, rage, suicide: These are the dark ingredients of the last play…
NAACP Image Awards to televise live from Dolby Theatre
LOS ANGELES – The NAACP Image Awards will be televised live for the first time…
Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino among Coachella headliners
LOS ANGELES – The organizers of the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival have…
Winter Adventure Weekend offered at Carter Caves
OLIVE HILL, Ky. – Winter adventures await outdoor enthusiasts this month at Carter Caves State…
Zoo animals still need to be fed despite government shutdown
WASHINGTON – Hungry pandas don’t particularly care whether there’s a partial government shutdown. The Washington…
Doctors pen ‘social prescriptions’ aimed at easing depression, loneliness in patients
TORONTO – When Tammy McEvoy was asked to share her time and crafting talents to…