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The Kennedy Center board plans to vote Tuesday on ten options for restoring President Donald Trump's name to the building exterior. Rep. Joyce Beatty filed a draft resolution asserting the building is unsafe for occupancy, claiming it incorrectly cites consulting group findings.
Costume designer Bob Mackie died on September 14, 2026, at age 87 in Palm Springs, California, from pneumonia. Tributes have been issued by fellow designers and celebrities who wore his creations, honoring his influence on modern celebrity fashion.
The Irish Times highlights twelve off-the-beaten-track events for Ireland's 21st Culture Night, emphasizing community-led activities and accessible art. The piece suggests that culture is inclusive, citing examples like clay sculpting in Dublin and performances in Galway to demonstrate the event's broad appeal.
This review analyzes Kate Atkinson's novel "Our Noble Selves," which uses the 1951 Festival of Britain as a backdrop for a story about postwar trauma. The commentary suggests the book blends dark historical reality with wit, exploring how characters navigate grief and societal recovery while carrying silent burdens from World War II.
The commentary argues that colonial historiographies, particularly those of James Mill and Hegel, misunderstood Indian sculptures as obscene or static, while A.K. Coomaraswamy later redefined them as rational and creative. It highlights how the dispersal of these artifacts complicates their study and interpretation within modern contexts.
This piece outlines various events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Houston, including art installations at Discovery Green and musical performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre. It serves as a guide for residents to engage with Latino culture through festivals, parades, and workshops throughout September and October.
This article outlines weekend cultural events in St. Petersburg, highlighting the return of Free Museum Day for local residents. It also details several other activities, including a cannabis-themed block party, a charity shuffleboard event, and a plant bingo gathering at Indian Rocks Beach.
This piece profiles Vibra-Signe, a choreographic technique developed by Yaya Sanou in Burkina Faso that allows deaf and hard-of-hearing dancers to perform through tactile vibration and sign language. It argues that this method transforms rhythm perception from auditory to physical, enabling synchronized performance without hearing music.
This piece outlines details for Heritage Open Days in England, running from September 11 to 20, offering free entry to over 6,000 events and historical sites. It highlights the "Everyday Histories" theme and lists flagship locations including Norwich Cathedral and the National Trust's Killerton, emphasizing accessibility to cultural heritage.
The National highlights the 20th anniversary of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, detailing its role in promoting Arabic literature and scholarship. The article lists notable winning titles available in English and quotes officials on the award's evolution into a leading platform for intellectual contribution across the Arab world.