2026 Chita Rivera Awards to be held at NYU Skirball Center on May 18

The 2026 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 18 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off of Washington Square Park), it was announced today by Joe Lanteri, Founder and Executive Director of the New York City Dance Alliance Foundation, Inc. Lanteri produces in conjunction with Patricia … Continue reading 2026 Chita Rivera Awards to be held at NYU Skirball Center on May 18

L.A.’s Originales: Women Defining Contemporary Art, opening November 22 at Superchief Gallery.

Exhibition Dates: November 22 – December 14, 2025Opening Reception: Saturday, November 22 | 7–11PMLocation: Superchief Gallery, Los Angeles L.A.’s Originales: Women Defining Contemporary Art is a an all-women group show curated by Steve Galindo andSuperchief Gallery that serves as both a manifesto and gathering. It is a reality check, joy ride, and archive in motion.In tandem with Superchief’s … Continue reading L.A.’s Originales: Women Defining Contemporary Art, opening November 22 at Superchief Gallery.

Artistry of Toller Cranston: New book kicks off Toller 50 campaign ahead of ‘26 Winter Olympics

Toller Cranston CM, OLY, LLD: Canadian icon, artist, resister, champion, inspiration, role model. Ten years since he passed away at age sixty-five, fifty years since his milestone Olympic Bronze in Innsbruck, the Toller 50 campaign kicks off a year-long initiative to remind Canadians about an iconic life and to grow Toller’s legacy based on the values … Continue reading Artistry of Toller Cranston: New book kicks off Toller 50 campaign ahead of ‘26 Winter Olympics

Mark Your calendars SPARKBIRD with Sushi Soucy & Spartan Jet-Plex at Richmond Music Hall on November 17, 2025

Sparkbird is the project of singer-songwriter Stephan Nance (they/them). Their music has been featured by Obscure Sound, Good Music Radar, Rock the Pigeon, Homoground, the National Audubon Society, and Birding Magazine. Their breakout single "November," described as "a masterpiece of contemporary musical artistry" by Sinusoidal Music, amassed millions of streams on Spotify in the months … Continue reading Mark Your calendars SPARKBIRD with Sushi Soucy & Spartan Jet-Plex at Richmond Music Hall on November 17, 2025

Interview with Sugarwitch Ice Cream Sandwiches founder Sophie Mendelson

We are doing something a little different today (and hopefully something we will do more of) by showcasing a queer-owned business in the St. Louis area, and best of all, they make ice cream sandwiches to die for. Sophie Mendelson took a break from making treats to discuss the founding of the store, its mission, … Continue reading Interview with Sugarwitch Ice Cream Sandwiches founder Sophie Mendelson

SPECIAL LGBTQ CHARITY MUSIC EVENT FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

SPECIAL LGBTQ CHARITY MUSIC EVENT FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY RAISING AWARENESS ON SUICIDE AND DRUG-RELATED DEATH CRISIS IN THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY HOSTED … Continue reading SPECIAL LGBTQ CHARITY MUSIC EVENT FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

First Peoples Fund to Honor Six Native Artists with 2025 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards

- First Peoples Fund (FPF) invites the public to an unforgettable evening celebrating the 2025 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awardees on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 5:30–9:00 PM at the Museum of Indian Arts + Culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Each year, the Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards recognizes Native artists and culture bearers who … Continue reading First Peoples Fund to Honor Six Native Artists with 2025 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards

South Florida Sports & LGBTQ+ Words Collide For September “Bats, Balls, and Family” Exhibit at Stonewall National Museum

)- LGBTQ+ legacy and sports history will be colliding this September 12th, as Ft. Lauderdale’s Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library (SNMAL), one of the nation’s oldest LGBTQ+ institutions, prepares to honor South Florida’s Gay Amateur Athletic Association (SFGLAA) through an inspirational exhibit bridging identity, resilience, and camaraderie. “It’s no secret that our community is under attack, with many LGBTQ+ organizations battling discrimination … Continue reading South Florida Sports & LGBTQ+ Words Collide For September “Bats, Balls, and Family” Exhibit at Stonewall National Museum

David Roussève’s Solo “Becoming Daddy AF” World Premiere set for Sept. 26-27 at Kelly Strayhorn Theater

Celebrated American dance-theater icon David Roussève has created his first full-length solo performance in more than 20 years. Becoming Daddy AF will have its world premiere at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater in Pittsburgh PA from September 26-27, followed by the Los Angeles premiere at UCLA's Center for Art of Performance from October 17-18, 2025.Becoming Daddy AF is an intimate theatrical meditation on life’s purpose, and the very … Continue reading David Roussève’s Solo “Becoming Daddy AF” World Premiere set for Sept. 26-27 at Kelly Strayhorn Theater

sci-fi opera “White Raven, Black Dove” A timely exploration of climate change, extinction and evolution premieres Sep 26-28

Celebrated for creating diverse, timely and relevant opera, White Snake Projects (WSP) returns to Boston’s Strand Theatre, September 26-28, 2025, for the world premiere of White Raven, Black Dove, in a season dedicated to addressing the climate crisis through art. Composed by Jacinth Greywoode and Andrew Lynch, and written by librettist Cerise Lim Jacob, White Raven, Blake Dove is an original work of science fiction fantasy … Continue reading sci-fi opera “White Raven, Black Dove” A timely exploration of climate change, extinction and evolution premieres Sep 26-28