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Canoe paddle crafts

June Ward, 10, examines a wooden paddle she is decorating as her father, Jack Ward of Port Angeles, works on his own paddle during a craft-making session on Friday at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center in Port Angeles. The paddles are among the thousands of …

Global percussion icons arrive in Ghana to deepen cultural ties through the arts

“Professor Younge is not only bringing people to Ghana, but he’s also creating bridges, leading people from Ghana to the world and back. He’s helping build ambassadors for our country by providing opportunities for cultural exchange and learning.” These …

PM Modi Has Mastered Art Of Slogans, Not Solutions: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Jun 21: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mastered the “art of slogans” but offers no solutions, and claimed that India’s manufacturing was at a record low despite the ‘Make in India’ initiative. “‘ …

'My art is for my people': Haudenosaunee artist aims to paint the joy of her community on her own terms

Shayde Sandy's art is about her community, not "healing the world." As a Haudenosaunee artist, she said she gets asked about reconciliation and the role her art plays in it, but she says it "isn't about that." "My art is …

'Really moving' art exhibition capturing attention of visitors

Love and Loss by artist Selina Snow is currently on display at 28 Market Place in Salisbury and runs until Sunday, June 29. The exhibition explores themes of love, loss and resilience through deeply personal works. Selina said: "The experience of the …

Scholarship winner at Art for All

IRON MOUNTAIN — Alayna Neubert has been chosen to receive Art for All’s Scholarship for 2025. Her work will be displayed at Art for All at Iron Mountain City Park on Saturday, June 28. She recently graduated from Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine High School. She …

XICANA! San Diego art exhibition opens in Escondido, celebrating culture, identity, and resilience

A powerful new exhibition at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido is rewriting the narrative through sculpture, lowriders, and mural art. ESCONDIDO, Calif. — A powerful new art exhibition is bringing stories of resilience, cultural identity, and …

Recap: Avenue of the Arts block party in Philly

For every new stone mason seven retire: St Paul's plan to save heritage crafts — and itself in the process

St Paul’s Cathedral is an icon of the London skyline — as much as the Shard, the London Eye, Big Ben and that building with the three fans that are mysteriously never spinning. Wherever you go, you can’t help but notice its looming spire and majestic dome. …

Vedanta Champions Indian Art & Culture with London Debut of ‘We The Women’

In a powerful celebration of voice, courage, and culture, We The Women – India’s premier women-led festival will make its landmark UK debut at the iconic Anil Agarwal Riverside Studios in London. Backed by Vedanta Founder & Chairman Anil Agarwal, this …

Art Return

The museum has announced it will be returning the 258 objects which accidentally wound up in its collection, gradually accumulating during the renovations of the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild. Credits: Unsplash; Author: Zach Dyson; Following her passing in …

‘Remembering’: Spotlighting the healing voice in Arpita Singh's art

The works of Arpita Singh— considered one of the country’s leading contemporary artists—draw you in with their multi-layered narratives. Over the years, her paintings have been included in major collections across the world, and also been part of …

Culture wars! Rival arts venues in wrangle over who should take on city institution

The other is a more recent upstart, but one with a still impressive heritage which has seen it named as the country's best small venue. Now, the Norwich Theatre Royal and the Arts Centre are locked in a battle over another of the city's cultural …

BTS’ RM admits feeling jealous of great music, finds peace in art

BTS leader RM, also known as Kim Namjoon, recently opened up about his deep connection with art and the occasional jealousy he feels when listening to exceptional music by other artists. In a candid conversation shared on Samsung Newsroom’s YouTube channel …

Painting, calligraphy exhibition held at Afzal Art Gallery

FAISALABAD  -  A painting and calligraphy exhibition was held at Afzal Art Gallery under the auspices of Punjab Council of Arts Faisalabad Division here on Friday. The art work of more than 12 student artists was displayed in the exhibition. The exhibition …

Providence Art Club Prestigious National Open Juried Exhibition Begins

Photo, top: Marilyn Saabye The Providence Art Club will open two new exhibitions with free, celebratory receptions on Sunday, June 22 from 2-4pm. In the Club’s Maxwell Mays and Mary Castelnovo Galleries in its historic Clubhouse at 11 Thomas Street, it …

“Modi ji has mastered the art of slogans, not solutions,” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi crticises “Make in India”

The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that despite promises of a “Make in India” factory boom, manufacturing in the country is at a record low and youth unemployment is …

The art and passion of Kevin Gilbert celebrated at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre

Kevin Gilbert at Bird Cage Reserve, Murrumbidgee, in 1987 Photo: Eleanor Gilbert. Kevin Gilbert (1933–1993) was a visionary First Nations artist who spent the final decades of his life living in the Canberra area. Every generation needs to be reminded of …

NASCAR Craftsman Truck MillerTech Battery 200 Results

Friday At Pocono Raceway Long Pond, Pa. Lap length: 2.50 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Layne Riggs, Ford, 80 laps, 58 points. 2. (5) Tanner Gray, Toyota, 80, 41. 3. (2) Kaden Honeycutt, Chevrolet, 80, 48. 4. (9) Brandon Jones, Toyota, 80, 0. …

Congressional Budget Cutting Activities in Science Preceded DOGE

Multiple Congressional Books Named "WASTEBOOK" Listed Hundreds of Federal Grants in Science Years Ago GAINESVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some people are still expressing surprise and misgivings about …

Lisbon Fire Department Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Facility, Marking a Milestone in Community Safety and Readiness

State-of-the-Art Facility Enhances Emergency Response and Firefighter Health Standards LISBON, CT, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Town of Lisbon celebrated the grand opening of its new fire station with a symbolic …

75 Years After Korean War and No Gun Ri, Forgotten Pain—Memoir That Launched a Movement—Now in English

A Haunting Memoir Bearing Witness to the Madness of the Korean War and the Fragile Emergence of the Public Conscience MT. PLEASANT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the 75th anniversary of the Korean War and the little- …

Stein, Stringer and Hoylman-Sigal Energize the Upper East Side Voters During Early Voting

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As early voting continues across New York City, District Leader candidate Todd J. Stein is gaining strong grassroots support from Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island voters. …

Mayor Wu Declares Heat Emergency June 22 Through June 24; Opens BCYF Cooling Centers To All Residents

Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Sunday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 24 due to the upcoming weather forecasts. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid 90’s with ‘feels like’ temperatures of …

OMG Nafisa's Kitchen Brings a Unique Twist to Big-City Lunch Hours: Zabiha Halal Lunch Specials starting at just $8.99

Enjoy Zabiha Halal Lunch Specials with Desi Tadka in Morton Grove, Mon–Fri, 11 AM to 4 PM! MORTON GROVE, IL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yes, you heard it right, it's just $8.99. OMG Nafisa’s Kitchen brings their …

Jupiter BPO Helps US Companies to Support, Optimize Operations and to Cut Staffing Costs by up to 60%

Jupiter BPO in Southern Europe offers affordable, skilled remote employees, helping US businesses tackle labor shortages and rising costs from $9 USD per hour. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global labor …

SAF Win in California’s One-Gun-Per-Month Lawsuit

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a unanimous decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of SAF and its partners in Nguyen v. Bonta (No. 24-2036), SAF’s challenge to California’s one-gun-per- …

CHRISTINA LAMBERT EARNS SEIU FLORIDA ENDORSEMENT FOR WEST PALM BEACH MAYOR

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christina Lambert’s campaign for Mayor of West Palm Beach gained major momentum with the formal endorsement of SEIU Florida, the state council of North America’s largest and …

America’s Family-Owned Businesses Succeed 20 Years Plus, While Fostering Generations of Employees, According to Survey

Study Shows 66% of “Next Generation” Work in Their Family Businesses, While Employee Family Members Also Stay for Generations WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-owned businesses tend to last 20 years or …

Stand Up for Science Launches: PRESS CONNECT

The Stand Up for Science Press Connect system is a safe and secure way to connect scientists with press. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science, the non-profit organization that led the nationwide …

Venezuelan National and Suspected Tren de Aragua Member Charged with Attempted Murder of Federal Officer

Attorney General Pamela Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced today that Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco, 30, a citizen of Venezuela residing illegally in Bellevue, Nebraska, was charged on June 19, 2025, …

Justice Department Secures Denaturalization of Convicted Distributor of Child Sexual Abuse Material Who Fraudulently ...

On June 13, 2025, the Justice Department secured the denaturalization of a convicted collector and distributor of child sexual abuse material. While still a citizen of the United Kingdom, Elliott Duke enlisted in the U.S. Army. In 2012, while serving in …

Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Alabama Redistricting Case Opposing Request for Preclearance under the ...

The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a Statement of Interest in the Alabama redistricting case, Milligan v. Allen, 2:21-cv-1530 (N.D. Ala.), opposing Plaintiffs’ request to have Alabama submit its future redistricting plans for …

Texas Man Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and Related Offenses in Connection with Alleged Operation ...

WASHINGTON – An indictment was unsealed on Wednesday in Houston charging a Texas man with offenses related to the alleged operation of illegal and unsafe trucking companies. According to court documents, Shaquan Jelks, 48, of Houston, managed and …

Universal Pacific 1031 Releases Market Analysis: Recent Changes in 1031 Exchange Laws and Statistics for 2025

Universal Pacific 1031 Experts Analyze Market Volatility and Legislative Uncertainty Creating a New Landscape for Real Estate Investors CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to heightened market volatility and legislative …

New York State Police Investigators Association Elects New President

Senior Investigator Kurt Labuda will take over as President ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA) announced today the election of a new President. Senior …

NY Assembly Blocks Stillbirth Leave Protections for Third Year

Families and maternal health leaders condemn the Assembly’s continued inaction on stillbirth leave ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the third consecutive legislative session, proposed legislation aimed at …

Sens. Tillis, Hassan Introduce Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act to Strengthen Medicaid Nursing

Legislation was developed with input from Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) and the National Alliance for Care at Home (Alliance). WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator …

BCYF Clougherty and Mirabella Outdoor Pools to Open For the Summer

BCYF Clougherty will open on Saturday, June 28 and BCYF Mirabella will open on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The City of Boston announced theBCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End and the BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown will open soon for the summer season. …