Newswise Feature Channel: Arts and Entertainment

CSUF's Redesigned Visual Arts Complex Prepares Students for the Future of Art Education

California State University, Fullerton — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 08:05:29 EST

Please join us for a tour of Cal State Fullerton's renovated visual arts complex on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. This media tour will walk through the Buildings E and H.

Expert Available: GW Expert Reflects on Actor Maggie Smith's Legacy

George Washington University — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:21 EST

Maggie Smith, the British actress known for her more recent roles in "Harry Potter" and the TV series "Downton Abbey, has passed away at the age of 89. ...

Expert Available: Lionsgate Studios Partners with AI Startup on Content Creation Opportunities

George Washington University — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:09 EST

The studios agreed to give an AI startup called Runway access to its content library in exchange for a new, custom AI model that the studio can then use in the editing and production process. ...

Beneath the Brushstrokes, van Gogh's Sky is Alive with Real-World Physics

American Institute of Physics (AIP) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:00:00 EST

Van Gogh's brushstrokes in "The Starry Night" create an illusion of sky movement so convincing it led researchers to wonder how closely it aligns with the physics of real skies. Marine sciences and fluid dynamics specialists analyzed the painting to uncover what they call the hidden turbulence in the artwork.

Turning Tape into Attire

University of Northern Colorado — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:05:51 EST

Most people know the saying a 'Band-Aid fix,' a quick temporary aid to a problem not meant to be the solid solution. But what about a duck-tape triumph; a solution to a financial need that takes 161 hours to meet the goal and uses 80 roles of thick sticky tape to achieve?

Celebrity Endorsements Help Candidates, but Could Taylor Swift's Move the Needle for Kamala Harris?

Virginia Tech — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:05:52 EST

Celebrities have a long history of entering the political space to endorse candidates, specifically in high-interest races, and this presidential election is no different. Last night, following the presidential debate, Taylor Swift - arguably the biggest celebrity in the world - came out in support of Kamala Harris.

Expert Available: GW Experts Reflects on James Earl Jones' Legacy

George Washington University — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:32 EST

James Earl Jones, beloved actor and a powerful voice in film, passed away Monday at the age of 93. ...

Expert Available: Beyoncé snubbed in CMA Award Nominations

George Washington University — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:03 EST

Beyoncé's album came out in March and broke numerous records, not to mention its groundbreaking impact on culture and country music as a genre. ...

Tickets Go on Sale Today: Holiday Lights, with a Unique Wildlife Theme, Returns to the Bronx Zoo

Wildlife Conservation Society — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:05:46 EST

Be enchanted with millions of lights and hundreds of lanterns -- on select dates from November 22 through January 5 Tickets for Holiday Lights can be purchased here: BronxZoo.com/HolidayLights. New this year: interactive glowing walls, illuminated trees, and shimmering flowers

Corcoran School and National Gallery of Art Announce Pioneering Three-Year Artistic Residency for Artist-Led Organization For Freedoms

George Washington University — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:23 EST

Launching With Three Days of Inaugural Programming October 4-6, 2024, Residency Emphasizes Experimental Approaches to Art and Civic Participation ...

New York Aquarium Turns into "Ascarium" Again for Halloween

Wildlife Conservation Society — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:05:14 EST

This October, the New York Aquarium is getting into the Halloween spirit with the return of Ascarium.Ascarium is a family-friendly festival that takes over the New York Aquarium during the last two weekends of October. Perfect for all ages, guests will enjoy a variety of fall entertainment, activities, and parades while learning about the incredible (and sometimes spooky!) marine wildlife at the aquarium.

Boo at the Zoo Returns to the Bronx Zoo for Good Family Fun

Wildlife Conservation Society — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:05:02 EST

The Bronx Zoo's favorite fall tradition, Boo at the Zoo, returns for another year of family fun. On Saturdays and Sundays from September 28 to October 27 (and Monday, October 14th), zoo guests can get into the spooky spirit as new and returning Halloween festivities come to life throughout the park and make unforgettable fall memories with family and friends. Tickets are now available here.

Georgia Tech Neuroscientists Explore the Intersection of Music and Memory

Georgia Institute of Technology — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:05:38 EST

Yiren Ren's research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music enhances concentration and learning; the other demonstrates that music with a strong emotional tone can reshape the quality of existing memories.

NarrA.I.tive empowers storytellers by merging AI and traditional artistic crafts

University of California, Irvine — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:05:09 EST

Irvine, Calif., Aug. 26, 2024 -- Beall Applied Innovation at the University of California, Irvine has announced the launch of NarrA.I.tive, a groundbreaking initiative that blends the university's academic strengths with the global entertainment industry and the innovative spirit of Orange County to harness artificial intelligence as a force for good across creative industries.

Celebrity endorsements expand candidates' reach, expert explains how

Virginia Tech — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:05:36 EST

Actresses Kerry Washington and Mindy Kaling, hosts of the Democratic National Convention, have made their support for Vice President Kamala Harris clear. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion performed at the rally that launched Harris' campaign for president, and Lil Jon made a surprise DNC appearance Tuesday. On the Republican side, singers Kid Rock and Jason Aldean and wrestler Hulk Hogan have endorsed former President Donald Trump.

Expert Available: Impact & Influence of Music and Pop Culture During the DNC Roll Call

George Washington University — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:00:08 EST

What has a lot of people buzzing this morning is the music format the Democratic National Committee used during the ceremonial roll call. ...

The power of play: Strengthening senior wellbeing through generational bonds

University of South Australia — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:05:27 EST

Watching your children frolic through a playground is one of the many joys of being a parent or grandparent, but new research has found that engaging in play with kids could help improve mental health.

The practical magic of creating hit soundtracks

University of Miami — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:05:03 EST

Carlos Rafael Rivera has combined artistry and expertise for a successful career composing scores for streaming hits like "Lessons in Chemistry" and "The Queen's Gambit," which he passes on to his students in the Media Scoring and Production program at the Frost School of Music.

Expert Available: New Union Deal Allows Actors to Sell the Rights of their Voices for Advertisers to Replicate with AI

George Washington University — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:17 EST

A SAG-AFTRA official says not all actors will be interested, but this deal now allows actors who are interested in selling the rights to their voices a safe way to do so. ...

Singing from memory unlocks a surprisingly common musical superpower

University of California, Santa Cruz — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:05:48 EST

UC Santa Cruz psychologists studied "earworms," the types of songs that get stuck in your head and play automatically on a loop, to show that highly accurate pitch memory is much more common than might be expected.