Arts News

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1534+ words) For a searchable calendar of events with your choice of list or map view, or to submit an event of your own, go to the main calendar. Outdoor Movie: “The Wiz” (rescheduled)Free, but register. Rain date for the film,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (381+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Springfield Area Arts Council has hired Andrew Schneider as program director, effective September 1, 2026, bringing together his experience as an entrepreneur, creative practitioner, community arts leader and statewide policy advocate. As SAAC’s program director, Schneider will take…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (249+ words) Springfield Ballet is celebrating its 50th year and preparing for a new season with The Nutcracker from Dec. 17-21 and The Sleeping Beauty from May 13-16. The total cast at Springfield Ballet is 118 members, not including crew and volunteers. “This is the first…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (156+ words) Mae Auckland argues that the best art is the kind that’s never shared Tuesday August 25 2026, 6:31pm While the city of Cambridge is famous for its creative output, the element of Cambridge’s artistic scene that interests me the most is perhaps its…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (367+ words) WORCESTER — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts recently announced that ticket sales for two of its 2027 dance performances are on sale this month, bringing internationally recognized dance companies and acclaimed performers to local audiences. Tickets for Ballet…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1432+ words) For a searchable calendar of events with your choice of list or map view, or to submit an event of your own, go to the main calendar. 6 to 9 p.m.Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Spring Hill. Somerville Bike Kitchen 11th Anniversary…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (744+ words) Designed to correlate with the country’s anniversary, SOT’s 2026-2027 season follows the theme “American Genius,” with each project exploring the diversity and creativity of American voices. The theme stretches from works by some of the country’s most celebrated playwrights to a…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (337+ words) LOWELL, Mass. – What brings you joy? UMass Lowell Art and Design Professor Ellen Wetmore has embarked on a quest to deliver such happiness as the university’s 2026 Nancy Donahue Endowed Professor in the Arts. Supported by a two-year, $60,000 grant provided through the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (118+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A documentary celebrating Route 66 is rolling into Springfield next month. Plenty of events on the docket to celebrate 100 years of Route 66 in Springfield Route 66 interest remains high as iconic road hits 100 years and counting Celebrating Route 66 at the…...