An all-star list of 150 academics, writers and activists, particular on the liberal side of the American political aisle, such as J.K. Rowling, Salman Rushdie and Margaret Atwood, signed an open letter denouncing the “restriction of debate,” essentially attacking cancel culture. Our cultural institutions are facing a moment of trial.Continue Reading

There is nothing above reproach for Black Lives Matter activists and the acclaimed musical Hamilton and its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, are under attack for silence on protests and historical revisionism. “We spoke out on the day of the Pulse shooting. We spoke out when Vice President Mike Pence came toContinue Reading

In response to overwhelming demand Awakening Events is thrilled to announce an additional tour package has been added to the Drive-In Theater Tour Concert Series. Building off the momentum of the previously announced NEWSBOYS United and TobyMac Drive-In Theater tours Awakening Events today unveiled another 10 city tour with CCMContinue Reading

The Straz Center’s Patel Conservatory presented Magic Tree House: Dinosaur’s Before Dark KIDS, based on the award-winning Magic Tree House book series by Mary Pope Osborne. The acting troupe was comprised of a very talented from of elementary students from second through fourth grade. The story centers around a brotherContinue Reading

The Patel Conservatory will present the adorable Disney classic The Aristocats KIDS, on February 15-18 in the Straz Center for the Performing Art’s TECO Theater. Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS, performed by Patel Conservatory students in grades two through four and based on the beloved Disney film, is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twistsContinue Reading

Atom Tickets, the first-of-its-kind mobile movie ticketing platform, expands its service to moviegoers across Dallas, Houston, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Kansas City, Charlotte and Raleigh. Atom Tickets launched previously in Los Angeles/Southern California, Atlanta and Nashville; in addition to select theaters across the U.S. and Canada. The platform will be available nationwideContinue Reading

Sponsors are being sought for the September 23 Brand New Day Gala, the fifth annual such event to support the University Area Community Development Corporation (CDC). This fifth annual gala will raise much-needed funds for the University Area CDC, which works to improve the economic, education and social levels ofContinue Reading