Arts & Culture (Page 123)
December 10, 2019
The ‘Jewel of Harlem’ is Changing. Will it Shine On?
When Esplanade Gardens was built 52 years ago, African Americans felt like they finally got a piece of the pie - ownership in where they lived and a community of neighbors that felt more like family. Today, those same residents struggle with the changes that have taken place around them - new management, a different generation, and gentrification. Will "The Jewel of Harlem" ever be the same?
December 10, 2019
In the Big Easy, Coexistence on Frenchmen Street Changes Key
Some are drawn to New Orleans for its local cuisine, simply to try hearty dishes like seafood gumbo or po’ boy sandwiches. Some visit to take a steamboat ride along the Mississippi River to enjoy the city’s architectural history, nature and beauty in a single cruise. New Orleans is also world-famous for its street performance culture, and one of the hotspots of this music capital is Frenchmen Street. However, a 911 call over the summer shed light on the turbulence between a band and a small business owner, shaking the peaceful coexistence of the street.
December 10, 2019
How a Little Ukrainian Shop Stands Its Ground in an Ever-Changing Neighborhood
Punk rockers, bohemians, artists, and Ukrainians have lived amongst each other in Manhattan’s East Village and have made it their own. Many of these groups have abandoned their East Village roots, but one small Ukrainian store, Arka, has been stern on keeping its doors open to keep the Ukrainian spirit alive in the neighborhood.
December 10, 2019
In Charlottesville, Artists Disagree on How — or If — Art Can Heal the City’s Wounds
After a deadly terrorist attack rocked Charlottesville in 2017, the city's artists are conflicted over the role art can play in shaping their community’s future. While some have abandoned their neutral work for a politicized practice, others believe the problem of prejudice is too big to tackle.
December 10, 2019
A Wisconsin Church Adapts to the Digital Age
As social media continues to find new ways to interject itself into people’s daily routine, the Madison, Wis. evangelical church, Blackhawk Church, is learning how to evolve with changing technology and social media’s prevalence in everyday life.