Southeastern Louisiana University’s Contemporary Art Gallery kicks off its fall Senior Exhibition 2025, showcasing the creativity and achievements of graduating students. This annual event brings together the university community and art enthusiasts to celebrate emerging talent.

A historic Brunswick church now serves as the Gullah Geechee Georgia Museum, a testament to the region’s vibrant cultural heritage. Located at 5142 U.S. 17, the museum houses artifacts and memorabilia that chronicle a long legacy of resilience and tradition.

Esse Purse Museum in Little Rock unveils “Henry and Nolan,” a new exhibit that showcases the work of two female photographers. This display continues the museum’s dedication to highlighting the various elements that define the American woman’s experience.

The newly reopened Finlay Park set the stage for the Jam Room Music Festival, bringing a fresh sense of excitement to Columbia. In an event many described as feeling “like some other bigger city, not Columbia,” locals rallied around fresh music and renewed civic pride.

A new vacancy on the Twin Falls Public Arts Commission offers art enthusiasts and community advocates a chance to influence the city’s culture. Members of this commission directly shape Twin Falls’ visual and cultural environment through public art initiatives.

Downtown Batesville has become a canvas for student-created art, thanks to the Batesville Community Education Foundation’s 2025/2026 Art on Main program. The first mural, installed on the Simons Company building, reflects the city’s renewed commitment to public art.

This all-local art showcase brings together 22 creators on the plaza, offering their work every day. Visitors can enjoy complimentary gift wrapping while discovering unique, community-driven pieces.

Portia is embracing its educational heritage by moving City Hall into a storied school building. This shift underscores the town’s dedication to preserving local history and repurposing a beloved institution for modern use.

This weekend, Gesa Power House Theatre invites music lovers to experience three unique acts: Pigs on the Wing, Quartetto Gelato, and a Wicked sing-along. Each performance delivers its own flair, offering something for everyone in Walla Walla Valley.

The “Snoopy and the Red Baron” exhibition celebrates Charles M. Schulz’s beloved comic creation in a traveling showcase now housed at the Aerospace Museum of California. Fans can explore Snoopy’s daring Red Baron persona through December 31, immersing themselves in a timeless Peanuts adventure.

The Perquimans County Marching Pirates earned the People’s Choice Award at the 11th annual Panther Band Classic on October 18 with a dazzling western-themed field show. The group’s lively performance showcased the dedication of these local musicians, thrilling both judges and onlookers. Their success underscores the vitality of community band events and the creativity inherent in high school marching programs.

A new exhibit at the Walker Art Center by award-winning Lakota artist Dyani White Hawk centers on the intersection of Native American and Western abstraction. Through multiple media and a repeated artistic language, her work invites viewers to reconsider the borders of cultural expression.

A covered bridge originally built in 1880 and lost to Ida in 2021 has been painstakingly rebuilt over Big Elk Creek. This near-replica now reconnects Elk and New London townships, celebrating historical preservation and practical renewal.

Morey Chapel is inviting the community to an inspiring October sing, featuring The Diggles Family from Lexington, Kentucky. After nearly two decades of full-time ministry, this traveling gospel group is set to bring a unique blend of instruments and global musical influences to Vermilion County.

An exciting weekend of music awaits Geismar, as more than 20 high school marching bands converge at Griffin Stadium for the annual Dutchtown Marching Festival. From 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., local talent will light up the field, celebrating a vibrant tradition of performance and community pride.

An evening of exceptional music is set to fill The Park Theater in McMinnville, generating excitement for fans of live performances. Even better, it’s all happening in support of a worthy cause, making this local show a special one for the community.

As the United States nears the 100th anniversary of its highway system in 2026, Tennessee takes a close look at the Dixie Highway’s enduring influence. The Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council shines a spotlight on how these early roads laid the groundwork for modern travel.

Four-time Grammy winner Sierra Ferrell is set to headline Team Milk’s Every Woman’s Marathon Finish Line Festival on November 16, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event celebrates thousands of female runners who will be finishing their journey to the cheers of fans, music, and “the original performance beverage.”

Folger Consort and the O.B. Hardison Poetry Series unite for the first time to present “Virtuosos of Violin and Verse.” Audiences will be treated to Baroque-era melodies by renowned composers and new poetry that illuminates the timeless union of music and words.

Día de los Muertos–inspired artworks illuminate the Center for the Arts and Sciences in Lake Jackson, offering visitors a vibrant display of cultural pride. Through each piece, the community honors heritage, creativity, and the power of art to bring people together.

A wooden canal boat’s arrival in Schenectady’s Mohawk Harbor this week paid tribute to the Erie Canal’s 200-year history. Dozens applauded the symbolic journey, which contrasted sharply with the canal’s original trek two centuries ago.