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Culture

Insights into art, music, literature, and the trends shaping contemporary society.

Cape Town's vibrant street art and architecture, with Table Mountain in the background, symbolizing its rich cultural scene.

Cape Town ranks fifth in Time Out's Best Cities for Culture

Cape Town, long celebrated for its stunning natural landscapes, just landed a fifth-place global ranking for arts and culture from Time Out Worldwide .

Theo Ashford· May 16· 2 min read

Local Arts Foundations Offer Grants for Initiatives

Elise Marrow · May 15

Arts and culture engagement slows biological aging as effectively as exercise

Theo Ashford · May 14

Leon County Considers New Funding for Tallahassee's Arts Council

Elise Marrow · May 14

Weekly arts engagement slows biological aging by one year

Elise Marrow · May 13

Diverse group of older adults joyfully participating in an art class at a community center, demonstrating the positive impact of arts on aging.

Arts programs slow aging, boost community engagement

People who engaged in arts activities at least once a week appeared to age 4% more slowly than those who rarely participated, a biological effect comparable to regular exercise, according to Medical X

Elise Marrow· May 12· 3 min

Protestors gather at San Diego's Civic Center Plaza to oppose Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed $11.8 million cut to arts and culture funding.

San Diego Mayor Proposes $11.8M Cut to Arts Funding, Sparking Protests

More than 300 artists and community leaders gathered at Civic Center Plaza recently to protest San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed budget.

Elise Marrow· Apr 21· 5 min

Opinion & Editorial

Capri's 40-person limit shows culture's soul is lost to spectacles.

Elise Marrow · May 12

Analysis & Trends

Top 8 Innovative Art Exhibitions and Cultural Events for 2026

Theo Ashford · May 14

Top Cultural Centers in the US for 2024

Theo Ashford · May 13

Local Arts Initiatives Fuel Urban Growth and Economic Impact

Theo Ashford · May 5