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The enemy of culture Trump at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Boos, cheers, suggestions of blacklisting actors who refused to perform
World Socialist Web Site
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June 13, 2025
Donald Trump, the purveyor-in-chief of ignorance and reaction, attended a performance of the musical Les Misérables Wednesday night at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. Fellow fascists Vice President J.D. Vance and...
Gqeberha’s Mninawa Mangweni off to Germany to showcase Xhosa culture
Herald (South Africa)
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June 13, 2025
Paying for his visa and flight, performer hopes to forge artistic relations for benefit of local artists Premium By Simtembile Mgidi - 13 June 2025 The beating of a drum, sharing of traditional songs and dance, as well as lessons on ubuntu are...
Germany accuses Turkey of endangering public security, conducting covert operations targeting dissidents
Nordic Monitor
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June 12, 2025
Levent Kenez/Stockholm A German government report has accused Turkish intelligence of operating covertly within its borders, targeting opposition groups and diaspora organizations critical of Ankara. The claims are detailed in the 2024 annual...
Award-winning German guitarist to perform charity concert in West Woodburn
The Hexham Courant
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It will support Corsenside Churches and take place at All Saints Church, West Woodburn on Thursday, July 10. Mr Bungarten, who has won many awards throughout his career, has agreed to perform after a request by Gary Southwell, concert organiser....
German coalition upset by call for co-operation with Putin
The Times
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In the middle of April, three weeks before the end of Olaf Scholz’s chancellorship, a delegation from Germany flew out to Baku in Azerbaijan for a series of clandestine meetings with Russian officials. Over drinks at the Zafferano restaurant at...
A Houston, Texas Travel Guide for Art Lovers
W Magazine
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June 12, 2025
As Houston works its way toward becoming the third-largest major city in the U.S. in the next decade, the city has never been more full of opportunities for discovery, especially within arts and cultural spaces. On September 19, 2025, Houston will...
Art Basel exhibitors will show ‘the most ambitious works’ despite economic headwinds
The Art Newspaper
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June 12, 2025
Art Basel takes place this month with nearly 290 galleries from all over the world, and despite an uncertain economic outlook in both the art market and the wider global order, director Maike Cruse says she’s approaching the fair with eyes on the...
The ultimate guide to drinking tea in Germany
The Local - Germany
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June 12, 2025
Is Germany a nation of secret tea lovers? Columnist and tea lover Tom Pugh explains where to get the perfect cuppa, how to drink tea like an 'Ostfriesen', and where to buy the brands you crave from home. It’s no secret that British people love...
Cellist Irena Josifoska Named as Recipient of 2025 Villa Musica Star Award
The Violin Channel
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June 12, 2025
The Villa Musica Star Award, which carries a cash prize of €5,000, is awarded each year to a scholarship holder of the State Foundation Villa Musica, in the German state of Rheinland-Pflalz. Around 80 young professional musicians hold scholarships...
Five hard truths about starting out as a freelancer in Germany
The Local - Germany
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June 12, 2025
Starting out as a freelancer in Germany might seem like the ideal option but it comes with some hard truths that everyone should know, writes Berlin-based freelancer Ido Vock. You’ve given away any clothes that aren’t in shades of black, practiced...
Germany among leaders in supporting Ukraine – Zelensky
Ukrinform
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Germany is among the leading countries in supporting the Ukrainian state. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this during his nightly video address, following the visit of German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius to Kyiv, according to...
Vermilion Historical Society annual calendar to highlight Linwood Park
The Morning Journal - Ohio
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June 12, 2025
The Vermilion Historical Society has announced the release of the 2026 20th edition calendar, “Linwood Park – A Vermilion Treasure,” for purchase. The annual calendar features a collection of photos and descriptions of Linwood Park from the past...
Next-gen Lego Discovery Centre set to open in Hamburg, Germany
Blooloop
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June 12, 2025
Germany’s first next-generation Lego Discovery Centre is opening tomorrow (13 June) in Hamburg’s HafenCity. Designed for children aged between two and 12 years old, the indoor experience provides 3,000 square metres of play, learning and...
In Art, This Museum Chronicles Centuries of Voluntary and Involuntary Journeys
The New York Observer
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June 12, 2025
“All Directions” with Kimsooja’s Bottari Truck. © Iwan Baan “So long as we exist, we migrate, we move,” Anne Kremers, director of Fenix, tells Observer. The recently inaugurated museum in Rotterdam (itself a city host to 170 nationalities) is...
Catch Up on the 10 Pieces of Art Criticism Readers Haven’t Been Able to Put Down This Year
Cultured
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Cameron Rowland, Commissary, 2024. Scythes, 59.5 x 52 x 16 inches. Rental.How Cameron Rowland Became the Leading Land Artist of the 21st Century "Cameron Rowland, who is in their 30s, has been exhibiting for only a decade or so, but they have,...
June 20-22: Get ready for the Gospel Music Jamboree
40 Mile County Commentator
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June 12, 2025
Posted on June 12, 2025 by Ryan Dahlman By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers No matter which faith one does or does not practice, one thing is certain – gospel music stirs the soul. Now, those in and around the Town of Bow Island have...
Germany and Denmark vow tough common approach to immigration
The Local - Germany
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June 12, 2025
Denmark has long had tough immigration policies, with Frederiksen pursuing a "zero refugee" policy since coming to power in 2019 and granting relatively few asylum requests. Seeking to combat the popularity of the far right, Merz has vowed to...
Delaine Le Bas on language and power, and making interactive art
STIRworld
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Delaine Le Bas’ installations demand presence and active participation from their audiences. Using painted floors, scented sculptures, interactive and performative elements, the British artist of Romani descent transforms gallery spaces,...
Germany’s defence awakening is rooted in geopolitical realities
The Indian Express
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June 12, 2025
Germany’s post-World War II identity has long rested on pacifism, diplomacy, and a deep aversion to military assertiveness. It changed dramatically in 2022 when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine jolted Berlin into a strategic reset. Chancellor Olaf...
Things to Do in Pueblo: Moms, museums, music and more
The Pueblo Chieftain - Colorado
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Friday, May 9 Sober Spring Menu Tasting at The Ethos 615 E. Mesa Ave. | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Check out the spring menu changes. Drink tickets will be $1 each for a taster size of beer, wines, and mocktails. Come find your new favorite. Taizé...