Newswise Feature Channel: Arts and Entertainment

Cal State Fullerton Choirs to be Featured in CBS Christmas Eve Special with Andrea Bocelli

California State University, Fullerton — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:52 EST

A holiday special, "Christmas with Andrea Bocelli and Friends, a Grammy Holiday Special," will feature Cal State Fullerton choirs when it airs nationally on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24. The special will feature Dua Lipa, Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban and other artists.

10 Top Stories for a Newsworthy 2024

University of Manitoba — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:45:07 EST

10 top stories for a newsworthy 2024

SLU Professor and Author Jonathan Sawday Wins MLA's Prestigious James Russell Lowell Prize

Saint Louis University — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:30:57 EST

Saint Louis University's Jonathan Sawday, Ph.D., has received the James Russell Lowell Prize for the most outstanding book published in 2023, for his text Blanks, Print, Space, and Void in English Renaissance Literature: An Archaeology of Absence, published by Oxford University Press.

Wellesley College Expert Available to Discuss the New Netflix Biopic, Maria, Starring Angelina Jolie

Wellesley College — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:40:17 EST

The Many Faces of Taylor Swift

Tufts University — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:30:52 EST

What's behind Taylor Swift's wide-ranging influence? Looking across music education, a cappella performance, media studies, child development, and feminist thought, Tufts students, alumni, and faculty break down the perfect storm that has made Taylor Swift so big for so long.

How Sound and Vibration Converge in the Brain to Enhance Sensory Experience

Harvard Medical School — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:00:00 EST

Study in mice reveals high-frequency mechanical vibrations detected by nerve endings on the skin are processed in a brain region deemed to be involved primarily in sound perception. Neurons in this brain region respond more strongly to sound and mechanical vibrations combined than to either one alone, resulting in an enhanced sensory experience.

Descubrimiento de los pigmentos y las tecnicas que se utilizaron para pintar el Muro de Berlin

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:45:47 EST

Los investigadores que publican un articulo en la revista Journal of the American Chemical Society han descubierto informacion sobre este lugar historico a partir de fragmentos de pintura usando un detector portatil y el analisis de datos de inteligencia artificial (IA).

Stop the Iron Pipeline: LifeBridge Health Launches Initiative to Raise Awareness and Inspire Action Around Trafficking of Illegal Guns into Maryland

LifeBridge Health — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:00:28 EST

LifeBridge Health, a leading health system in Maryland, is launching "Stop the Iron Pipeline," an initiative that seeks to bring awareness to Marylanders around the issue of illegal gun trafficking, encouraging them to take action and share their own stories of gun violence.

Business and Performing Arts Degrees Show Strong Growth Among Fall Class of 2024

University of Northern Colorado — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:55:37 EST

Approximately 691 students are graduating from the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) on Dec. 13 - 14, during the university's fall 2024 commencement ceremonies.

Spring Film Festival at Rutgers-New Brunswick Will Bloom Soon

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:25:01 EST

Forty-four films from around the globe will hit the silver screen at Rutgers University-New Brunswick during the Spring 2025 New Jersey Film Festival, which runs on select dates starting Friday, Jan. 24, through Friday, Feb. 21. "We have a really excellent line-up of films," said Al Nigrin, who is the executive director, curator and founder of the Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, which presents this event and other film festivals.

Uncovering the Pigments and Techniques Used to Paint the Berlin Wall

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:00:00 EST

Street art takes many forms, and the vibrant murals on the Berlin Wall both before and after its fall are expressions of people's opinions. But there was often secrecy around the processes for creating the paintings, which makes them hard to preserve. Now, researchers reporting in the Journal of the American Chemical Society have uncovered information about this historic site from paint chips by combining a handheld detector and artificial intelligence (AI) data analysis.

New Museum of the Eye Exhibit Brings Images to Life for the Visually Impaired and Blind

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:35:24 EST

The Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye(r) today introduced a first for San Francisco, a tactile exhibit to improve accessibility and inclusion for those who are blind and visually impaired.

A Theatrical Boost: FSU Expert Available to Talk About the Impact Of "Wicked" on Music Theatre Programs

Florida State University — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:30:13 EST

Box office sensation "Wicked" is off to a record-breaking start among Broadway-based movies. Its success, currently to the tune of nearly $456 million grossed worldwide, is another boon to programs like the Florida State University Music Theatre Program.Lauren Haughton Gillis, assistant professor, music theatre, is an international director and choreographer who has played a large role in producing, directing and choreographing Broadway shows.

Chula Implements New Strategy, Launches Siam Square Walking Street for All, Showcasing Abilities of Special Needs People

Chulalongkorn University — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:55:42 EST

Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, led a team of staff from Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) and Five for All Foundation in opening Siam Square Walking Street for All. Siam Square was transformed into a walking street for all for the first time. The project kickstarted with 2 days of performances by disabled performers who showcased their various talents, engaging with the public through activities such as music, sports, dance, and fashion shows. The event also featured products and services by people with disabilities all over Siam Square.

Expert Shares How to Take Better Photos During Holidays, or Any Time of Year

Virginia Tech — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:05:25 EST

Family gatherings during the holidays mean holiday snaps and sharing those photos online or in the mail, and the better the photo, the more treasured the keepsake. Michael Borowski, associate professor of photography in the Virginia Tech School of Visual Arts, shares tips to improve your photography at any time of year.

Netflix Shines New Light on 'One Hundred Years of Solitude,' Expert Illuminates Classic Novel's Timeless Appeal

Virginia Tech — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:55:26 EST

Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" will soon be introduced to new audiences through a Netflix adaptation of the book. Jacqueline Bixler, a Virginia Tech expert on Latin American theater, literature, and culture, discusses what has kept this novel relevant to changing times through the decades.

The Heart of a Dancer

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:05:11 EST

Ballet dancer Marat Daukayev is back en pointe after a near-fatal heart attack. This week, for the second time since his heart scare, Daukayev and his wife are putting the final touches on a production of "The Nutcracker" that will feature more than 100 of their ballet students. It will be performed this coming weekend.

UA Little Rock Awarded $80K NEH Grant to Develop Educational Materials On Joe Jones' Iconic Mural

University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:50:16 EST

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a nearly $80,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create a curriculum and digital education tools centered around Joe Jones' 1935 mural, "The Struggle in the South."

2024 SMFA at Tufts Art Sale Starts Dec. 6

Tufts University — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:15:02 EST

With more than 2,000 works from more than 600 artists, the 46th annual SMFA at Tufts Art Sale promises to have something for everyone, from established collectors to those looking to buy their very first original artwork. The sale, one of the largest public art sales in the region, runs Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8, at the school's campus in Boston.

BGSU Leads First-of-Its-Kind Global UNESCO Study on the Motivations, Ethical Standards of Digital Content Creators

Bowling Green State University — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:30:00 EST

United Nations-affiliated study finds nearly two-thirds of content creators do not verify information for accuracy before sharing with others.