Bob Gallo, a second-generation leader at the family winery and benefactor to many Modesto-area causes, has died. E.&J. Gallo Winery announced that he died Saturday at 89. Robert J. Gallo was the son of Julio Gallo, who founded the business in 1933 with brother Ernest Gallo. It has since become the world’s largest winery and […]
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UNC System, arts school to pay alums $12.5M for sex abuse claims. You can’t know why.
University of North Carolina leaders refuse to release details on why the state agreed to pay millions to former students over allegations of decades-long sexual abuse by faculty at the state’s most prestigious arts campus. Actions by state lawmakers last year ensured they’ll never have to. In May, the UNC System and the UNC School […]
ArtsWestchester’s new CEO, Kathleen Reckling, set to adapt fencing skills to arts advocacy
The blade in Kathleen Reckling’s right hand flashes and flies, her wrist guiding it at angles her opponent will have to process instantly, or suffer the consequences. The wrist rises, the tip of the blade descends. Touch. The wrist lowers, the tip of the blade rises. Touch. She lunges straight and leans into the blade […]
At Bonnaroo, positive vibes extend to democracy not just music and arts
As the 20th Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival gathered steam Thursday and Friday—both in attendance and in actual heat—one nonprofit organization took advantage of the colorful chaos to promote democracy and civic engagement. Under a bright, disco-bedecked tent in the nonprofit portion of Centeroo sat Headcount, a national nonpartisan nonprofit group that promotes voter registration […]
At Bonnaroo, positive vibes extend to democracy not just music and arts
As the 20th Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival gathered steam Thursday and Friday—both in attendance and in actual heat—one nonprofit organization took advantage of the colorful chaos to promote democracy and civic engagement. Under a bright, disco-bedecked tent in the nonprofit portion of Centeroo sat Headcount, a national nonpartisan nonprofit group that promotes voter registration […]
All Arts Fest performances will be free this summer
The 58th annual Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is rapidly approaching, and this year will see a big change: the elimination of buttons or wristbands previously needed for many performances. Live performances have been a staple for Arts Fests over the years, and this summer they’ll all be outdoors and free to attend, according […]
A Philadelphia arts school gave 7 days’ notice it was closing. Now its students and faculty want answers.
Students and staff members from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia are scrambling to figure out their next steps after the school’s abrupt closure last week and are calling on the university to answer questions about why it shut down so quickly. The university announced it would be shutting its doors in a statement […]
Edmond Fine Arts Institute is ready for space at art park after council finalizes plans
Four Seasons luxury condo project, St. Elmo Arts District make headlines with new updates
Good afternoon, and thank you for subscribing to Building Austin, our weekly newsletter focused on real estate, growth and development in the Austin region. I’m Shonda Novak, the American-Statesman’s real estate reporter. My articles the past few days brought you exciting updates about two high-interest developments I’ve written about in recent years. Apartments and condominiums in the St. Elmo […]
Former Festival of the Arts leader David Abbott dies
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts announced its former executive director has died. David Abbott, pillar in the Grand Rapids art community and known for his impeccable fashion sense, was facing his seventh bout of cancer since he was 20 years old. This time, it was pancreatic cancer. “David was […]
Ravenna celebrates 225th birthday with party, arts event
RAVENNA − Art, wine and history came together Saturday as Ravenna celebrated its 225th birthday with two events. City residents, and those eager for a party from around Portage County, enjoyed the annual Art on Main festival and a special 225th birthday celebration. Art on Main featured 50 artisans who were set up in booths […]