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A look at the music, theatre, and film that draw from tradition and shape contemporary culture.

Editorial illustration for Open Scene Festival Unveils Global Lineup for 2026 Return
Sound & Scene

Open Scene Festival Unveils Global Lineup for 2026 Return

The Open Scene International Performing Arts Festival returns to Central Florida from October 12-18, 2026, featuring a diverse global lineup of performances, installations, and workshops at the Maitland Art Center.

Aisha Bakri· Oct 8· 4 min read
What Makes BRNetwork Different From Other Streaming Platforms?

What Makes BRNetwork Different From Other Streaming Platforms?

Sponsored by BRNetwork · Oct 8
The DJ Hookup Helps You Choose Between 2-Channel and 4-Channel DJ Mixers

The DJ Hookup Helps You Choose Between 2-Channel and 4-Channel DJ Mixers

Sponsored by The DJ Hookup · Aug 25
Where 1970s Rock Revivalism Is Heading, and How Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg Is Positioned

Where 1970s Rock Revivalism Is Heading, and How Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg Is Positioned

Sponsored by Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg · Aug 24
Designer's hands interacting with a textured, natural textile, emphasizing tactile qualities and emotional connection in sustainable fashion design.

Designers Use Textiles Promoting Wellbeing in New Projects

Jing Mei Lin · Jun 28
A deserted, cordoned-off city street with police tape and distant emergency vehicles, illustrating a major urban disruption and shelter-in-place order.

Major Urban Disruption Leads to Shelter-in-Place Order

Within hours of initial reports, local authorities confirmed over 50,000 residents were advised to shelter in place, a measure unprecedented for the region in decades, according to Local Government .

Jing Mei Lin· Jun 15· 3 min
Animated film 'Prison and Time' visualizes the counterproductive nature of incarceration and its unexpected impact on artistic expression.

New Animated Film Explores Counterproductive Forces of Incarceration

While incarcerated, Marvin Wade not only obtained his GED and learned conflict resolution but also discovered a profound love for writing, according to This Is Colossal .

Aisha Bakri· Jun 9· 2 min