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La Clé des Ondes, a community radio station, has published a new episode of its podcast L'Écrit du micro featuring an interview about theatre, particularly theatre for young audiences, and ecology. The guest thanked the station for the conversation and shared the listening link. The episode also touches on children's literature, drawing attention from listeners interested in the intersection of performing arts and environmental themes.

A senior theatre company in Quebec is drawing attention for blending comedy with decades of lived experience. CTV News Montreal profiled the group, whose older performers stage productions that lean on both humour and their years of life lessons. The story has struck a chord with readers, who are praising the troupe for challenging stereotypes about aging and showing that performing arts have no age limit.

Barcelona are in the spotlight after their LaLiga fixture against Real Betis in Seville, with Spanish sports press hailing the performance. Mundo Deportivo highlights Hansi Flick's side closing in on 100 wins and describes Lamine Yamal's display in Seville as a work of art, keeping the Catalan club firmly in the title conversation.

A University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts alumnus has been named a semifinalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award, which honors music teachers who have made significant and lasting contributions to the field. The university highlighted the recognition, and the semifinalists list will be narrowed down as the Recording Academy moves toward selecting finalists for the honor.

Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth is marking a milestone after its education program welcomed its 2 millionth student. The venue's children's education initiative brings school students to the performing arts hall for live theater experiences, and the 2 million student figure was celebrated by the organization this week.

Bowdoin College's Music Collective held a workshop aimed at bringing student musicians together and helping them plug into collaborative music-making on campus. The event gave students a chance to network, share their craft, and take part in hands-on sessions with fellow performers. It highlights the college's ongoing effort to support student-led music initiatives and build a stronger creative community.

Stephen F. Austin State University has officially unveiled the Denard Haden School of Theatre and Dance with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on its Nacogdoches, Texas campus. The event marks the formal launch of the named school, honoring Denard Haden, and highlights the university's continued investment in its performing arts programs. Further details about the facility and donor have not been widely reported.

Arlington Children’s Theatre and the Lesley-Ellis School have announced a new partnership, per a local report from YourArlington. The collaboration links the youth theatre group with the school, though details of joint programming, classes or performances have not yet been outlined. Residents interested in local children’s arts education are the likely audience for the announcement.

Astronaut Reid Wiseman is among the figures drawing attention as the Starmus VIII science and arts festival opens with its eclectic inaugural concert. The festival brings together astronauts, scientists and musicians for talks and performances, and Wiseman's presence is fueling interest in the event's science-heavy lineup and its blend of space exploration with live music.

Niigata prefecture on Japan's Sea of Japan coast is being pitched as a destination to watch for 2027, with coverage highlighting its famous sake breweries and the island of Sado, known for its history, gold mines and traditional performing arts. The guide points travellers toward rice country, coastal scenery and cultural sites ahead of the coming travel season.

The Dancing Wheels Company, a physically integrated dance troupe based in Cleveland, is being featured for the way it translates the city's visual art into dance movement. The piece highlights the company's inclusive approach, bringing together dancers with and without disabilities, and its role in connecting Cleveland's arts community through performance.

Woodlake held an evening dedicated to music, art and culture, according to a report by The Sun-Gazette newspaper. The event brought local residents together for a community celebration of the arts in the small California town. Details about performers, artists and attendance were not immediately available, but the gathering highlighted the town's ongoing cultural life.

Pacific University in Oregon has announced the launch of a new minor in musical theatre, giving students a formal academic path combining music, dance and theatre studies. The programme broadens performing arts offerings at the university, which previously concentrated its theatre training in its main degree tracks. News of the addition has drawn attention from regional arts and education circles, with observers noting growing student interest in musical theatre as a career and creative discipline.

The American Poetry Museum is staging a new series of combined art and poetry events, according to an announcement covered by The Washington informer outlet. The programming pairs visual art with poetic performance and readings, continuing the museum's mission of celebrating poetry, particularly within the African American community. Further details about dates, featured artists and admission have not yet been widely reported.

The Narrows, the Fall River arts venue, is marking its 25th anniversary with a continuing slate of shows through November. The venue's milestone celebration brings a lineup of performances to its stage, part of a broader anniversary program honoring a quarter-century of live music and arts programming in the city.

Chattanooga's historic Tivoli Theatre reopens to the public on Tuesday following a four-year closure and a $75 million renovation. The landmark venue, a staple of the city's downtown since the early 20th century, is set to resume hosting performances after the extensive restoration. The reopening is being welcomed by local residents and arts audiences eager to see the beloved theatre back in service.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, the Sarasota-based performing arts company, is drawing attention with what is being described as a 'hot note' — a new announcement or milestone from the organization. The troupe is known for producing works celebrating Black culture and showcasing Black artists, and news of its latest development has been picked up by local outlets including Sarasota Magazine.

Junior high theatre students in Midland Independent School District have earned national recognition for their work, as reported by the Odessa American. The district's young performers are being honored on a national stage, a notable achievement for a junior high arts program and a point of local pride for the West Texas community.

Composer Mark Orton is presenting his Sonic Silents festival at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon. The event pairs live music with silent films, with Orton and guests performing scores for classic silent cinema. The festival was highlighted by Oregon ArtsWatch as part of its coverage of theatre and live performance in the region.

The Dartmouth has published a review praising Bluebird's improv comedy, calling it the art of unscripted chaos. The piece highlights the troupe's ability to build comedy spontaneously, with no script, and finds that looseness to be its greatest strength. It is a positive write-up likely aimed at students deciding whether to catch the group's next performance.

The C.N. Gorman Museum in Davis, California, held a Native American art market alongside performances by dance troupes. Visitors were able to purchase works directly from Indigenous artists while watching traditional dance, celebrating Native American heritage and culture. The museum, which focuses on Native American and Indigenous art, drew community members for the cultural gathering.

The Baldwinsville Theatre Guild is presenting a production of "Ragtime the Musical" in Baldwinsville, New York. The community theatre company announced the show locally, drawing attention from residents interested in regional performing arts. Further details on dates, cast, and venue were not provided in the announcement.

Philanthropists are supporting the creation of a new theater at The War Memorial, according to a report by C&G Newspapers. The project will add a performing arts venue to the Grosse Pointe-area institution, which already serves as a community and cultural center. Details on donors, costs and timelines were not provided in the report.

Dance Theatre of Harlem is presenting a program set to Stevie Wonder's music at The Soraya, the performing arts center at Cal State Northridge in Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley. The company, a landmark of American ballet, pairs its classical and contemporary choreography with Wonder's celebrated catalogue in the engagement, drawing attention from Los Angeles-area arts audiences.

Texas singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen has announced a show at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock. The announcement, reported by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, adds the Texas music veteran to the venue's lineup. Details such as the date and ticket information were not included in the initial report, but fans of Keen's Americana and Texas country catalog are expected to take interest.

The Boyd Foundation has given $2 million to the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, according to Knox TN Today. The gift ranks among the larger recent donations to a local youth arts organisation and is expected to support the theatre’s operations and programmes for young performers in East Tennessee. The announcement has drawn attention from local readers following its publication.

The touring production Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is coming to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia, bringing the classic holiday ballet to local audiences. The announcement has been picked up by regional news outlets covering the Christmas season's performing arts calendar in the Ohio Valley.