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Warmth and Wit at Summer Camp Oakland

Warmth and Wit at Summer Camp

Is there anything more joyful for the mind than a coming-of-age summer camp movie? “The Floaters” hits that nostalgia button hard.

  • Go to the profile of  Vita Hewitt
Vita Hewitt
6 Aug 2025 · 2 min read
Going for Gold Oakland

Going for Gold

Daveed Diggs awarded for “Freedom of Expression”, latest love story screened.

  • Go to the profile of  Sarah Bass
Sarah Bass
5 Aug 2025 · 3 min read
Old Sound, New Voice Hartford

Old Sound, New Voice

Two-Tone's live debut announced a new talent in town.

  • Go to the profile of  Jamil Ragland
Jamil Ragland
5 Aug 2025 · 2 min read
South Deep All Over

South Deep

In her new memoir-history, New Yorker's Alexis Okeowo explores Alabama with a local's sense of nuance

  • Go to the profile of  Serena Puang
Serena Puang
5 Aug 2025 · 3 min read
Fun & Function Detroit

Fun & Function

Cranbrook show traces the rise of mid-century modern design.

  • Go to the profile of  Erica Hobbs
Erica Hobbs
5 Aug 2025 · 3 min read
Today’s Special: Jose’s Chaufa Con Pollo New Haven

Today’s Special: Jose’s Chaufa Con Pollo

Peru's Chinese history shines through in a New Haven restaurant speciality.

  • Go to the profile of  Lisa Reisman
Lisa Reisman
5 Aug 2025 · 4 min read
Art For Esdrás New Haven

Art For Esdrás

Auction in support of ICE-detained teen brings crafters and activists together.

  • Go to the profile of  Jisu Sheen
Jisu Sheen
5 Aug 2025 · 5 min read
Joe Pera Talked To Tulsa Tulsa

Joe Pera Talked To Tulsa

The king of grandfatherly comedy brought The PERAs Tour to Cain’s

  • Go to the profile of  Z.B. Reeves
Z.B. Reeves
5 Aug 2025 · 3 min read
Musical Magicians Disappear The 4th Wall Philadelphia

Musical Magicians Disappear The 4th Wall

Five ways the band Cuddle Magic is challenging the modern conventions of live music.

  • Go to the profile of  Tyler Maxwell
Tyler Maxwell
5 Aug 2025 · 4 min read
Electric Co. Hits The Streets New Haven

Electric Co. Hits The Streets

Students bring a new look to tagged utility boxes.

  • Go to the profile of  Midbrow Editor
Midbrow Editor
4 Aug 2025 · 3 min read
The Soft Chaos of Queer Speed Dating Tulsa

The Soft Chaos of Queer Speed Dating

I did find proof that there are other people in this city looking for the same things I am, willing to be vulnerable for a few minutes at a time.

  • Go to the profile of  Kathryn Parkman
Kathryn Parkman
4 Aug 2025 · 4 min read
He Could Read The Phone Book

He Could Read The Phone Book

A smooth-voiced Londoner played a charming show at Johnny Brenda's — but left this Philly reviewer wanting a little more grit.

  • Go to the profile of  Tyler Maxwell
Tyler Maxwell
2 Aug 2025 · 3 min read
The Absurdity Of ‘Normal’ During War Detroit

The Absurdity Of ‘Normal’ During War

The collective spirit of humanity wails in grief as we witness the horrors from the safety of our phones

  • Go to the profile of  Randiah Camille Green
Randiah Camille Green
1 Aug 2025 · 3 min read
Always I Watch, The Sea Philadelphia

Always I Watch, The Sea

A rare retrospective on unsung artist Mavis Pusey shows how we change in tandem with the world around us.

  • Go to the profile of  Nora Grace-Flood
Nora Grace-Flood
1 Aug 2025 · 6 min read
“It’s the vibe.” Oakland

“It’s the vibe.”

Pete Escovedo celebrated his 90th trip around the sun with a six show run and art gallery exhibition at hometown institution.

  • Go to the profile of  Tony Daquipa
Tony Daquipa
1 Aug 2025 · 4 min read
Shakespeare In The Dark Philadelphia

Shakespeare In The Dark

A park performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was moved indoors during a heat storm. The show's star power still shined through.

  • Go to the profile of  Leo David
Leo David
1 Aug 2025 · 2 min read
All Fired Up Oakland

All Fired Up

A group exhibit of ceramic works by Creative Growth artists delights.

  • Go to the profile of  Sarah Bass
Sarah Bass
31 Jul 2025 · 4 min read
Color Us Greek Detroit

Color Us Greek

The Hellenic Museum highlights works by 30+ local artists with ties to Greece and Michigan.

  • Go to the profile of  Erica Hobbs
Erica Hobbs
30 Jul 2025 · 3 min read
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