USA
First Somalia National Theatre concert in 20 years
In a cultural first for Somalia in two decades, the country’s capital, Mogadishu, has held a concert in the National…
Digital grave robbers target King of Pop
The King of Pop remains as popular as ever with hackers last week allegedly stealing a large number of music…
Big Brother contestant seeks political career
A former contestant of Big Brother Africa is setting his sights on a political career as a member of Ghana's…
Woman slides down $30m painting
A woman in Denver, Colorado, caused $10,000 worth of damage when she allegedly took off her pants and slid down…
Human Resources
Last month I promised to suggest where you might find help in strengthening the business end of your art career.…
Arts Hub US Song of the Week: Cell Phone Symphony
I don't know what it's like for our friends in other countries, but last week's iPhone release provided a really…
Artist's Voice: Paul Kahn — The Disabled Sensibility
Something remarkable is going on in the world. Disability arts festivals seem to be springing up all over. Add to…
Ying String Quartet in Tod Machover’s '…but not simpler…'
The spring concert season has brought two intriguing examples of enterprising ensembles intent on exploding these preset expectations and inviting…
Call me Shorty
The movie script that changed my life wasn’t Howard Koch’s Casablanca. And it wasn’t Charlie Kaufman’s Adaptation. Neither was it…
A reason for gratitude and hope
Everett Quinton, star alumnus and artistic director of the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, shares stories from his early days as an…