The Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has announced the launch of its inaugural Acting Cohort, an exciting new initiative designed to nurture Twin Cities-based early career actors. For the 2025-2026 season, eight emerging performers will join CTC, each appearing in one season production while also engaging with student actors and participating in professional development opportunities. “At…
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As climate change, habitat loss, and human expansion continue to threaten wildlife around the globe, a new children’s book is showing young readers that they’re never too small to make a difference. “Hannah’s Call to Care: How One Girl Discovered the Power of Protecting Wildlife” by Claudia Clark combines heartwarming storytelling with real-life lessons in…
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The Oscar Hammerstein II Center for Theatre Studies at Columbia University School of the Arts has announced the appointment of James Ijames, the Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award-nominated playwright, director, and educator, as Associate Professor of Theatre with tenure. Ijames, widely celebrated for his groundbreaking storytelling and innovative theatrical style, joins Columbia following an extensive…
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Spearheaded by artist and cultural organizer Yasuyo Tanaka, SEED BOMB bridges past and future through art, performance, and youth-led storytelling. “Atomic Bomb and Seed Bomb use the same word—‘bomb’—but they carry opposite meanings: destruction and regeneration,” says Tanaka. “We want to explore what kind of world can grow from deep reflection, sincere remembrance, and meaningful…
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Grace Annabella Anderson, the emerging indie-pop artist, actor, and signed model, has released her latest single, Love Potion, a glittering ode to downtown Manhattan summer nights. Out now, the track offers a bold new chapter in Anderson’s evolving sound—playful, lovestruck, and drenched in the magic of spontaneous city adventures. Written like an intimate journal entry,…
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Comedian and writer Josh Gondelman debuted his latest stand-up hour, Positive Reinforcement, with Blonde Medicine releasing the comedy special on YouTube June 27 and the album version on July 11. Known for his warm, upbeat style, Gondelman—whose credits include Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!—delivers…
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Mirage Digital has teamed up with global eSports powerhouse Team Liquid to launch a 24/7 live-streaming programming experience centered on the World of Warcraft: Race to World First. The initiative, which debuted July 22, is available via major OTT and FAST platforms, including The Roku Channel, offering fans continuous coverage of one of competitive gaming’s…
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WKC Global, the branding and visibility agency behind major experiential campaigns, is highlighting the power of in-real-life (IRL) experiences for brands, retailers, restaurants, and hotels in 2025. Founders Dara Kaplan and Gwen Wunderlich argue that programming is the missing ingredient in many high-profile spaces, from underperforming restaurants to retail stores and hotels with perfect locations…
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Richland, Washington — a place where history’s most dangerous secrets are buried along with radioactive waste — serves as the chilling foundation for Tim Mulligan’s World of Witchland graphic novel series. Set against the backdrop of the Hanford nuclear site, a real location infamous for its environmental hazards, the series blends horror, dark humor, and…
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