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Axios
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Richmond weekend guide: Brad Paisley and free ice cream
What a weekend for live music in Richmond, just days after Dave Matthews Band popped over to hang out. Let's get into it. Thursday, July 17 🧘♀️ Do a little sunrise community yoga with One Drop Yoga's Michelle Lee Landon at the Virginia War Memorial. 6-7am. Pay what you can. 🤠 Country music star Brad Paisley is playing at the Amphitheater. 7:30pm. Tickets start at $42 for the lawn. 🏳️🌈 The Park RVA by Scott's Addition has LGBTQ+ music bingo with themed playlists and prizes. 7pm. Free. Friday, July 18 🤼♀️ Watch some live pro wrestling with a beer at Parlay Bar & Lounge in Scott's Addition. 6-10pm. $23.18. 😂 The second installment of Chuckle Smugglers standup showcase of local comics is back at Black Iris. 8pm and $8. 🥩 The Broadberry has a "Gaga Dance Party" in honor of Lady Gaga, or as the venue describes it: "A reason to defrost your meat suit." 9pm. Tickets start at $25. Saturday, July 19 🎈 The "Trying to Adult RVA" club is having its third annual water-balloon fight at Main Line Brewery. All you have to do is fill your balloons and be a member. 2pm. $5. 🎤 The Tin Pan has a tribute to Fantasia and Ledisi. We'd love to hear them sing "Free Yourself." Shows start at 6pm. $43.17. 🎶 Plunky & Oneness, founded by Richmonder James "Plunky" Branch, is performing at Dogwood Dell's Festival of the Arts. 8pm. Free. 👩🏼🎤 If you loved the '80s, you'll love this: A Flock of Seagulls will be at The National, likely playing their iconic song about running all night and day. 8pm. Tickets start at $45. 🏟️ If that's not your thing, Jason Isbell (who has a song that mentions Richmond) and the 400 Unit are at the Amphitheater. 7pm. Tickets start at $30. 🏴☠️ And if all else fails, The Hof has a "River City Pirate Ball," tied to how pirates once navigated the James River. There will, in fact, be pirate-themed cocktails. 8pm-1am. $23.18. Sunday, July 20 🍦 It's National Ice Cream Day and Gelati Celesti is celebrating by handing out free scoops from 12:01am to 1am on Sunday morning (aka right after midnight on Saturday) at all 10 of their shops.
Scoop
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Funding Boost For Local Arts
Tairāwhiti lovers of the arts have more to choose from thanks to the bi-annual Creative Communities Scheme funding initiative. Twice a year Gisborne District Council calls for applications for a grant from the $45,000 pot available to help with grass roots arts projects. Twenty-four projects received support in the August and February rounds with grants ranging between $700 and $3000. In total 34 applications requested $119,000, far more than the available pūtea. The successful grants covered the full range of arts including theatre (six), customary Māori arts (three), dance (two), visual arts (two), music (eight) and multidisciplinary arts (three). Council's cultural activities manager Pene Walsh says while the amounts given through the initiative are not huge, even modest funding can spark meaningful impact. 'Whether you're a performer, a creator, a maker, a participant or an audience member – you may benefit from this fund,' she said. Funding for the next round closes on the last Friday of August. The scheme supports and encourages local arts activities and is a partnership between Council and Creative NZ. Every year CNZ provides money to councils to assist small arts projects covering broad community involvement, diversity and youth with a focus on the arts. The successful projects from the last two rounds are – Waharoa Opening Day – customary Māori art, storytelling and waiata Gisborne Competition Society Festival of the Arts – multi-disciplinary arts for young people He Timatanga Hou Gathering and Weaving Group – customary Māori arts Diwali Festival of Light – Indian dance festival School holiday music programme - music and circus arts Aotearoa Surf Film Festival – free outdoor film night Dream Big, Pen to Mike – creative music workshop for rangatahi Shattered Dreams documentary update – filming and editing Tutored figurative and life drawing – seven workshops Sleeping Beauty pantomime – musical comedy theatre Mozart Magnificence – musical performance Sister Act – musical theatre production Hau Kainga Exhibition – customary Māori arts Waiora: Te Ūkaipo – theatre production Smokefreerockquest Tairāwhiti 2025 – contemporary music competition for rangatahi Toi Pūrākau: My Story in Motion – art and storytelling through animation Gisborne Big Band – establish a swing band to develop young musicians and singers Five Films for Freedom – international LGBTQIA+ film event State Highway 35 Residency – music and drama residency for rangatahi of Tolaga Bay Bad Jelly the Witch – theatre production Matariki Glow Show – theatre puppetry Annual dance competitions – tap, ballet, modern, hip hop, musical theatre and lyrical No Frills: One story, Two Actors, Infinite possibilities – theatre improvisation show
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Binghamton U's arts festival highlights student talent
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY (WIVT/WBGH) – Binghamton University is preparing to showcase the artistry and creativity of its students. The university's School of the Arts is holding its second annual Festival of the Arts across two days this week. The event features the art work of students within the Art and Design, Art History, Cinema, Creative Writing, Music and Theater departments. There will be music, theater, dance and improv performances, hands-on activities for children and adults and plenty of visual art on display. School of the Arts Founding Director Christopher Robbins says the talent of B-U students has been under-appreciated over the years. 'I've come from a life of working at different art schools all over the world and I have to say that we've got fantastic staff and faculty and students and equipment and studios. So, just making sure people realize what's already here and that it is accessible,' Robbins said. The festival kicks off Wednesday night from 7:30 to 9:30 with a variety of short bite-sized performances. Friday it runs from 3 to 9 with full-length performances, films, projection mapping, and open studios. There will be free food and free parking in Lot D next to the giant School of the Arts sign. Muriel Bowser joins Trump to announce 2027 NFL draft on the National Mall 'Please reconsider': New Zealand airport to remove huge 'Hobbit' sculptures after more than a decade WATCH: Driver rescued as cab of semi dangles above Kentucky interstate Binghamton University students push back on antisemitism accusations Binghamton U's arts festival highlights student talent Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Several residents displaced after Alexandria apartment fire
ALEXANDRIA, Va. () — Several people are without a home after a fire tore through an Alexandria apartment Friday night. Alexandria Fire Department's Engine and Truck 208 arrived first at the scene, in the 5400 block of Sheffield Court, fire officials said. There, they found heavy flames coming from a top-floor apartment. Crews quickly began working to extinguish the blaze, which had spread to the attic. Due to the two-alarm fire, the Alexandria Police Department that Sanger Avenue between N Van Dorn and N Beauregard streets was temporarily closed. Arlington road closures for Bunny Hop 5K, Festival of the Arts, more As of Saturday morning, officials have not specified what caused the fire to erupt or if anyone was injured. However, in a news release, the Red Cross said it is providing support for 25 residents from 10 apartments who were displaced by the fire. 'Trained Red Cross disaster response volunteers are supporting displaced residents with financial assistance, emotional and mental health support, help replacing medications, eyeglasses and other essential items lost in the fire and other recovery resources, according to need,' the Red Cross said, in the release. The relief agency added that five Red Cross disaster response team members were at the scene of the fire from around midnight until about 4:30 a.m., helping residents. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
OKC flooding, severe weather: See latest warnings, radar
High-profile Oklahoma City events have been canceled or delayed amid rising risks of flooding. The National Weather Service issued flood warnings until 8:15 p.m. April 26 for Oklahoma County, as well as Cleveland, Canadian, Logan and Lincoln counties. As much as 2 inches of rain has already fallen throughout the region, and forecasters say at least an inch more is possible. Some bodies of water and low-lying areas have already started to flood, the National Weather Service said. Downtown Oklahoma City's Festival of the Arts postponed its opening until 4 p.m. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon canceled its races it had planned for April 26. The Norman Music Festival planned to continue with its scheduled events. More: OKC Memorial Marathon cancels Saturday races due to flash flooding, severe weather Forecasters expect a cloudy, humid day April 27 with chances of a tornado increasing April 28. Check this map for weather alerts and warnings issued in Oklahoma. Check here for live weather radar from the National Weather Service. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC severe weather: Festival of the Arts delayed, flood warnings issued
