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Connections
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/22/26, we find out what films are worth a trip to the movies this summer from guest host Scott Pukos and his panel of film enthusiasts.
Arts, Music and Culture
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Geva Theatre’s final production of the 2025-26 season is a journey worth taking. The post REVIEW | “Anastasia: The Musical” appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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The star of "The Help," "Hidden Figures," and "The Shape of Water" will be honored for her contributions to the art of cinema during a ceremony on July 17. The post Octavia Spencer to receive the George Eastman Award appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
Local and national arts from NPR
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The show's new leader says he fired star Scott Pelley for insubordination. Pelley says he was defending the integrity of the show's journalism after three top executives and two reporters were fired. -
Actor Robert De Niro and producing partner Jane Rosenthal created the festival in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. -
In 'My Year in Paris with Gertrude Stein,' the narrator, a writer, actually spends one month trying to understand Stein's genius, how she invented herself, and her relationship with Alice B. Toklas. -
The author is known for genre-bending stories that span Southern gothic, horror and fairy tale. -
As a classics professor, Beard has spent her career pondering life in the ancient world. The central question of her latest book is: What on earth was it like to be there? -
The Biden administration previously said doctors examined the president "days" following the debate, not in the moments after. The former first lady revealed more details in her new book. -
With all that's required to reach "dream destinations" these days, another option is to walk to your local public library instead — and pick up one of these new books out in June set across time and place. -
Broadway actor André De Shields discusses his Tony-nominated performance in CATS: The Jellicle Ball, turning 80 and his philosophy on life. -
Historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor spent years researching the racial slur, but never revealed that her father was the legendary comic who used it profusely. Her new book is Something We Said. -
Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. -
The flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark late on Saturday. Air traffic audio and social media posts indicate an onboard Bluetooth device raised security concerns. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WBEZ listener Larry Birkenmeyer of Glenview, Ill., and Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
