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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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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..
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When Joe Hurley and his son Chris first dreamed up Backwoods, they weren’t just trying to build another live music venue. Beyond the food, drink and music scene, they wanted to create an outdoor gathering place where people could slow down and explore. As the father-son team behind Kettle Ridge Farm in Victor, they’re already […] The post Backwoods brings 30 acres of nature to the foreground appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
Local and national arts from NPR
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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Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. -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. -
Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office. -
The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for now -
Though the 2026 festival featured less Hollywood razzle-dazzle than in years past, there were still plenty of great films. Most notable: All of a Sudden, from the Japanese director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi. -
The new movie, based on writer and actor David Haig's 2014 play, dramatizes the tensions between military leaders and meteorologists in the lead up to the Allied invasion of Normandy. -
The final episode of the HBO Max comedy added an extra emotional punch. After five seasons, it wasn't quite necessary. -
Colombian-American photographer and filmmaker Juan Arredondo turns his lens on the people of the world who do not have birth and death certificates — and how these vital records are created. -
The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes. -
This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was introduced in 2021.
