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thegatewaypundit.compolitics1 day ago
Appeals Court Upholds Order Removing Trump's Name from Kennedy Center but Leaves Renovation Dispute Unresolved
A federal appeals court on July 8 denied President Trump's bid to pause a lower court order directing removal of his name from the Kennedy Center. The unsigned ruling noted the name had already been taken down and found no evidence of irreparable harm to the institution.
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theconversation.compolitics3 days ago
Federal court rules orchestra acted legitimately in cancelling pianist's concert
A federal court dismissed a pianist's lawsuit against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra after the orchestra cancelled an August 2024 performance. The judge found the cancellation was based on business concerns rather than the performer's political statements.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld4 days ago
Federal Court Upholds Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Cancellation of Pianist’s Concert
Justice Graeme Hill dismissed Jayson Gillham’s claim on Friday that the orchestra unlawfully discriminated against him by cancelling an August 2024 concert. The case centered on remarks Gillham made during a performance dedicated to Palestinian journalists killed by Israeli force…
abcnews.go.comworld4 days ago
Los Angeles Museum to Offer Free Annual Passes to Nearby Residents
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open Sept. 22 and provide free renewable passes to households in the 90037 ZIP code. The $1 billion facility will display more than 1,300 objects and include 11 acres of public space.
winnipegfreepress.comworld4 days ago
Ravinia Festival pavilion reopens after $70 million renovation
The venue near Chicago reopened following a gut renovation that upgraded seating, acoustics, and backstage facilities. The pavilion will host its first performance of the season on Saturday night.
Forbespolitics4 days agoUpdated
Appeals Court Denies Stay on Trump Name Removal From Kennedy Center
A federal appeals court rejected requests to keep President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center during further appeals. The panel found no evidence of irreparable harm from the removal that occurred in June.
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calgaryherald.combusiness9 days ago
Federal government adds $40 million to $190 million Calgary planetarium conversion to art gallery
Ottawa will fund the final phase of Contemporary Calgary's retrofit of the 1967 Centennial Planetarium. The $40 million grant supports a $160 million effort scheduled to begin in fall 2027.
kpbs.orgworld10 days agoUpdated
Kennedy Center Offers Paid Packages and Free Viewing for July 4 Fireworks
The Kennedy Center is selling premium packages up to $25,000 for rooftop viewing of the Washington, D.C., July 4 fireworks. Free viewing remains available on the REACH plaza as the center faces legal and financial disputes.
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Washington Examinerpolitics12 days ago
Kennedy Center Offers $25,000 VIP Package for July 4 Fireworks
The Kennedy Center is selling high-priced ticket packages for its Independence Day fireworks event. A federal judge has ordered the center to remain open despite earlier plans to close for renovations.
abcnews.go.compolitics12 days ago
Justice Department Appeals Order to Remove Trump Name From Kennedy Center, Citing Donor Conditions
The Justice Department filed an emergency appeal this week asking a federal court to preserve President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center building while litigation continues. Officials warned that removing the name would require returning hundreds of millions of dollars in condi…
londonist.comworld12 days ago
London Theatre to Be Renamed After Playwright Tom Stoppard
The Duke of York's Theatre in London's West End will be renamed the Tom Stoppard Theatre. The change follows the playwright's death in November 2025.
soranews24.comworld12 days ago
Sharon D Clarke to Play Othello in RSC Production Set in Climate-Changed Future
GB News reported that Sharon D Clarke will star as Othello in a Royal Shakespeare Company staging reimagined as a Black lesbian woman. The production runs February to April 2027 in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Nbc Newsworld17 days ago
Ballerina Misty Copeland Discusses Career and Ballet Access
Nbc News aired a segment featuring an interview with Misty Copeland, identified as the first African-American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theater. The conversation covered her role as a mentor and efforts to broaden participation in ballet.
Washington Examinerpolitics19 days agoUpdated
Judge Orders Report on Kennedy Center Tarp by July 31
A federal judge directed the Kennedy Center to file a status report explaining the tarp and scaffolding still covering the building's facade. The order follows removal of a sign added earlier this month and sets a deadline tied to the next board meeting or the end of July.
usmagazine.compolitics19 days ago
Misan Harriman to Step Down as Southbank Centre Chairman in Autumn 2026
Misan Harriman, 48, said he always planned to serve two terms. The Southbank Centre confirmed succession planning is underway with details expected next month.
truthout.orgpolitics19 days agoUpdated
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Report on Kennedy Center Tarp by July 31
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper directed the Trump administration to file a joint status report on the Kennedy Center tarp and scaffolding. The filing is due within seven days of a mid-July board meeting or by July 31, whichever comes first. The order addresses the coverin…
The Guardianworld22 days ago
PhotoEspaña 2026 Opens in Madrid With Nearly 100 Exhibitions
Spain’s leading photography festival features work by more than 300 artists across the capital and other cities through September under the theme of reimagining.
foxnews.compolitics20 days agoUpdated
Photos Show Blank Facade After Removal of President Trump's Name From Kennedy Center
New images published June 22, 2026, confirm the name has been taken down following a federal court order. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled only Congress can change the name given by statute. The Kennedy Center board will weigh renovation options in mid-July.
Abc Newsbusiness23 days ago
Kennedy Center Submits Three Renovation Options to Board After Court Blocks July Closure and Orders Name Removal
Executive director Matt Floca filed three renovation plans with U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper on June 19. The Kennedy Center board will review the options in mid-July.
en.protothema.grworld23 days ago
Epidaurus Theatre Revives 1961 Medea Opera After 65-Year Gap
Greece's ancient theatre of Epidaurus will stage a new production of Medea, marking the first opera performance there since Maria Callas headlined the work in 1961.
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consequenceofsound.netpolitics23 days agoUpdated
Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Two-Year Closure; Center Says It Will Stay Open but Not Restore Cancelled Shows
The Kennedy Center told a federal court it plans to keep the building open after July 5 but will not reschedule cancelled shows. Management will present renovation options to its board in mid-July.
news.artnet.comworld24 days ago
Dataland Museum of AI Arts Opens in Los Angeles With Rainforest Exhibition
Dataland, a new museum of AI arts, opens to the public on June 20 with an exhibition that recreates the Amazon rainforest using visitor data to generate sights, sounds and smells.
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disabilityscoop.compolitics27 days ago
National Portrait Gallery Shows Artist’s Film on Churchill and the 1943 Bengal Famine
A 40-minute film by Helen Cammock at the National Portrait Gallery claims Winston Churchill wilfully caused mass starvation during the 1943 Bengal famine. Fifty-one peers, including Lord Soames, have called the claim a barefaced lie.
dazeddigital.comworld27 days ago
DMV Artist Creates Belt-Based Works Examining Corporal Punishment in Black Families
Lex Marie, 33, creates large-scale works by stretching and striking belts on canvas. Her series has drawn viral attention on social media and sold pieces to filmmaker Spike Lee.
disabilityscoop.compolitics28 days ago
National Portrait Gallery Displays 40-Minute Video on Historical Figures and Contemporary Leaders
A video installation by Helen Cammock at the National Portrait Gallery states that Winston Churchill wilfully starved the Indian population and compares his actions to those of Oliver Cromwell.
thehindu.compolitics30 days ago
British Newspapers Report Artist Death and Political Developments
Several UK newspapers on Saturday led with the death of artist David Hockney at age 88. Other front pages covered Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's comments on welfare spending and reports of internal Labour Party discussions.
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Court Clears Path for Removal of Trump Name From Kennedy Center
A federal judge and appeals court rejected last-minute requests to keep President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center, leaving the institution with hours to comply with a Friday deadline. Workers erected scaffolding outside the building but had not begun removal by 7 p.m.
Forbesfinance31 days ago
Lincoln Center Presents Inaugural Luminary Award to Misty Copeland at Summer Gala
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland was honored at the Lincoln Center Summer Gala on June 1, 2026. The event also featured performances by John Legend and Alice Smith.
Fox Newspolitics30 days agoUpdated
Judge Rules Congress Holds Exclusive Authority Over Kennedy Center Naming
The Kennedy Center told a federal judge that all references to the president have been removed from its building, grounds and website by the noon Saturday deadline. Construction crews began taking down added lettering early Saturday morning after a judge ruled the board lacked au…
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newser.compolitics31 days ago
Washington National Opera Sues Kennedy Center for Return of $17 Million in Donor Funds
The opera company ended its 15-year partnership in January and now seeks return of restricted donations. The Kennedy Center called the claims meritless.
variety.compolitics36 days agoUpdated
D.C. Judge Dismisses Kennedy Center Suit Against Chuck Redd, Citing Unsigned Contract
A Superior Court judge ruled no signed contract existed and dismissed the case with prejudice under the District of Columbia’s Anti-SLAPP law on June 6, 2026.
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Le Mondeworld39 days ago
Centre Pompidou Hanwha Opens in Seoul, Aims to Promote Korean Art Globally
A new cultural venue opened in Seoul on June 4 through a partnership between the Centre Pompidou and the Hanwha Foundation for Culture. The project drew protests from artists over Hanwha's defense industry ties.
al-monitor.comworld39 days agoUpdated
Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian Author of 'Persepolis,' Dies at 56
The French-Iranian graphic novelist and filmmaker died Thursday, the Élysée Palace said. She was known for Persepolis and for her public criticism of the Iranian government.
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koreaherald.comworld39 days ago
Centre Pompidou Launches South Korean Satellite Venue While Its Paris Museum Undergoes Five-Year Closure
The new venue launches Thursday as part of the Paris centre's global loan programme during its five-year renovation.
France 24science39 days agoUpdated
Marjane Satrapi, Author of 'Persepolis,' Dies at 56
The French-Iranian graphic novelist died Thursday in a statement from people close to her. She had refused France's highest civilian honor last year over its Iran policy.
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Euronewsscience40 days ago
Patti Smith Performs at Opening of Vatican Pavilion at Venice Biennale
Patti Smith joined Soundwalk Collective for a half-hour performance at the Church of Santa Maria di Nazareth on 8 May 2026. The event marked the official opening of the Holy See Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale.
abcnews.go.compolitics42 days ago
Artists Withdraw from America's 250th Anniversary Concert Series at Great American State Fair
A majority of artists have withdrawn from a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary. President Trump suggested canceling the remaining performances at the Great American State Fair.
Deadlinepolitics45 days agoUpdated
Judge Rules Kennedy Center Must Retain Trump Name
A federal judge ruled Friday that the Kennedy Center board violated the law by adding President Donald Trump's name to the venue and ordered the name removed within two weeks. The same ruling blocked a planned two-year closure for renovations.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld45 days ago
Jerusalem Events Scheduled from May 29 to June 4
A schedule of performances, exhibitions, and community activities is set for Jerusalem between May 29 and June 4. Events include dance, film screenings, book releases, and food sales.
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nypost.comworld46 days ago
Forbes Names 30 Under 30 Asia Honorees in Arts Category
Forbes published its 2026 30 Under 30 Asia list for the Arts category. The list recognizes individuals under age 30 working in fashion, classical music, and culinary fields.
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politics47 days ago
Michigan Arts Camp to Demolish Lodge Formerly Named for Jeffrey Epstein
The Interlochen Center for the Arts will tear down the Green Lake Lodge, which once carried Epstein's name. The school received more than $400,000 in donations from him between 1990 and 2003.
nypost.comworld48 days ago
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in Queens begins offering public tours
The New York workshop opened its doors to visitors this year for the first time. Fans can meet builders, watch demonstrations, and view props for $150 per person on Saturday sessions.
world53 days ago
Manitoba Students Display Projects at Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Manitoba students presented art, exhibits, and music at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights as part of the museum's annual Be an Upstander program. The event highlights student work focused on human rights topics.
The Hollywood Reporterworld54 days ago
Los Angeles Arts High School Marks 40 Years With Fundraising Concert
The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts will hold a concert on May 30 to mark its 40th anniversary and raise $2.5 million. The event features alumni performers and addresses ongoing funding needs for the public school.
themarketherald.com.auworld55 days ago
Drone Footage Shows Laser Display Over San Francisco Buildings
An arts nonprofit projected lasers onto downtown San Francisco structures. Drone video recorded the light beams moving across the skyline.
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thelineofbestfit.comworld57 days ago
Domino Artist Discusses Setup Process for Large-Scale Displays
Lily Hevesh creates intricate domino structures involving thousands of pieces. She described the patience required to arrange and then topple them in an interview with CBS News correspondent David Pogue.
bbc.co.ukworld57 days ago
Ian McKellen Opens New Theatre Space in Horden
Ian McKellen formally opened a new venue for Ensemble 84 in Horden, County Durham. The company formed 18 months ago and employs local performers. McKellen described the repertory model as a return to traditional theatre practice.
abcnews.go.comworld60 days ago
South Korean Pianist Wins First Prize at Prague Spring International Music Competition
Son Se-hyeok took top honors in the piano category after competing against 41 other finalists in Prague on May 14, 2026. Chinese pianists Zhiquan Wang and Xuehong Chen placed second and third. Yonhap reported the results announced on May 15.
The Independentworld60 days ago
Dawn French Draws on Father's 1977 Suicide in New Novel About End-of-Life and Suicide Themes
The 68-year-old actor and author lost her father Denys, an RAF engineer, to suicide in September 1977. French discussed the long-term impact in an interview while promoting her fifth novel Enough, set in Cornwall and centered on a character planning to take her own life.
gematsu.comworld62 days ago
Six Finalists Advance to Tel Aviv for Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition Finals in September
The 18th edition of the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, postponed from mid-May, will hold its final stages in Tel Aviv from September 3 to 9. Six pianists advanced from opening rounds held in Germany in April and May. The event requires performance of Je…
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asiaone.comfinance70 days ago
Italian Government Efforts to Influence Arts Institutions Face Challenges
The current Italian government has attempted to exert control over cultural institutions, affecting opera houses and museums. These actions have led to disruptions in the arts sector. The initiatives are linked to ongoing cultural policy debates in Italy.
realitytea.comworld81 days ago
San Francisco Symphony's Longtime Music Director Dies at Age 81
The longtime music director of the San Francisco Symphony died on Wednesday at age 81. The director served in the role for an extended period and supported American musical works over a 50-year career. The symphony has not yet announced plans following the death.
hollywoodreporter.comworld88 days ago
Christine Baranski to Make West End Debut in Noel Coward's Hay Fever
US actress Christine Baranski will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever in London's West End. The show is scheduled to run for 12 weeks at the Wyndham's Theatre starting September 22. Baranski stated that the opportunity feels extrao…
vulture.comworld90 days ago
Timothée Chalamet's Dismissal of Ballet and Opera Leads to Surge in Royal Ballet Ticket Sales
Alex Beard, head of the Royal Ballet and Opera, stated that Timothée Chalamet's earlier comments on ballet and opera led to increased ticket sales and high social media engagement. Beard described the public reaction as fantastic and defended the organization's pricing strategy.…
qrcodepress.comtechnology94 days ago
Dancer with ALS Performs Again Using Brainwave-Controlled Digital Avatar
Breanna Olson, a dancer diagnosed with ALS, has used brainwave technology to control a digital avatar and perform on stage. The technology captures her neural signals to translate intended movements into avatar actions. Olson reported that the system restored a sense of expressio…