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Iowa April 9, 2024

Judge blocks demolition of art installation at Des Moines park

A federal judge has blocked plans to demolish the dilapidated "Greenwood Pond: Double Site" art installation at a Des Moines, Iowa, city park.

Europe April 4, 2024

Salzburg Festival artistic director secures third 5-year term

Italian-born pianist Markus Hinterhäuser has been granted a third five-year term as the Salzburg Festival's artistic director, with a contract extending through at least 2029.

Iowa April 3, 2024

Prominent art installation at Des Moines park set for demolition

Crews may begin demolition work on the deteriorating "Greenwood Pond: Double Site" art installation in Des Moines, Iowa, as early as next week.

New York City April 3, 2024

Tilman Michael to become Metropolitan Opera chorus director, succeeding Donald Palumbo

The Metropolitan Opera has appointed Tilman Michael as chorus director beginning next season; this follows the retirement of Donald Palumbo who served as chorus master for 17 years.

Africa April 3, 2024

Morocco museum hosts one of Africa’s first exhibitions of Cuban art

A show at Morocco’s Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is one of the first exhibitions of Cuban art at an African museum, officials say.

US April 2, 2024

John Sinclair, a marijuana activist who was immortalized in a John Lennon song, dies at 82

John Sinclair, a music producer and poet whose prison sentence inspired a star-studded concert and John Lennon song, died Tuesday morning of congestive heart failure at age 82.

Musicals March 31, 2024

On this day in history, March 31, 1943, 'Oklahoma!' debuts on Broadway: 'Deeply felt'

On this day in history, "Oklahoma!" — the musical written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II — opened on Broadway, paving the way for the next generation of musical theater.

US March 29, 2024

Doris Kearns Goodwin and Laurie Anderson to receive medals from American Academy of Arts and Letters

The American Academy of Arts and Letters announced Friday that it is honoring Doris Kearns Goodwin, Laurie Anderson and James C. Horton; they will receive their awards in May.

MLB March 29, 2024

World Series champ Steve Sax digitizes Babe Ruth art to raise money for foundation in honor of late Marine son

Steve Sax digitized an Opie Otterstad painting, "Babe and the Kids," and minted it on the blockchain as an NFT to raise money for the The Capt. Sax Foundation.

New York March 28, 2024

Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for third consecutive year, this time at new location

Ariana DeBose, known for her roles in theater, including an Oscar win for "West Side Story," will return as host for the Tony Awards, marking her third year.

Italy March 28, 2024

Significance of Michelangelo’s 'David' statue is being diminished by souvenirs, Italian curators say

Since its creation in 1504, Michelangelo's David has been a symbol of Italian culture. Curators are now voicing concerns about the commercialization of the statue.