Donald Trump apparently doesn’t have enough to keep him busy. So he has decided to insert himself into the selection process for recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors. Since 1978, Kennedy Center officials have chosen the committee … » Read

On March 14, Donald Trump ordered that 1,300 journalists, producers, and support staff at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), including the Voice of America, be placed on indefinite leave, "with full pay and benefits until otherwise … » Read

Matthew D. Loeb, president of IATSE International (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employee), is concerned about the impact that cancellations of events at the Kennedy Center will have on his membership, which includes stagehands, … » Read

When introducing the program for the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival, the event’s director, violinist Nicola Benedetti[pictured below], took a few moments to emphasize the need for musicians and artists to stand up for fundamental … » Read

The League of American Orchestras is partnering with the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) on a third national consortium to strengthen the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program (OCP). Established in 2014, the OCP … » Read

The last edition of the Lucerne Summer Festival under the direction of Executive and Artistic Director Michael Haefliger launches on Aug. 12. Shaped by the theme of “Open End,” the programming features works that are either part of an … » Read

An anonymous buyer spent $23 million—the highest amount ever paid for a violin—for the “Baron Knoop” violin made by Antonio Stradivari. David L. Fulton, the U.S. collector sold the instrument, bought it in 1992 for $2.75 … » Read

Philanthropists Lynne and Richard Pasculano have given $50 million to Lincoln Center to support contemporary dance. The largest gift that LincInc has ever received for programming initiatives, said Mariko Silver, the Center’s president and … » Read

Ellen and Joe Checota are making $5 million challenge gifts to the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Intended to grow each organization’s endowment fund, the gifts are be matched by Dec. … » Read

The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025/26 season, the company’s 71 st and  John Mangum’s first as general director, president ,& CEO, includes two world premieres, two Lyric premieres, and three new-to-Chicago productions. … » Read