Connections
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/4/26, our guests share stories about mothers and the influence of maternal figures. It's a preview of the "Listen to Your Mother" performance.
Arts, Music and Culture
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Every regional fest under the sun, from May through October. The post 2026 Festival Guide appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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Two decades later, the devil you know is flawed — but enjoyable company. The post REVIEW | ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
Local and national arts from NPR
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Krista Catwood wanted a fun way to exercise, so she started a mall-walking group whose unofficial costume was 1980s garb. The festive, all-ages event has exploded in popularity over the past year. -
In a joint statement, lawyers for the actors said they hoped the settlement would bring "closure." -
Extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their way up the famous Met staircase Monday evening. The fundraiser is one of the fashion industry's biggest nights. -
Award winners include authors Daniel Kraus, Jill Lepore and Yiyun Li, opinion writer M. Gessen and staffers and contributors at The Washington Post, Reuters and AP. -
Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation's capital for generations to come. -
On the first Monday of every May, the rich, famous and well-dressed gather in New York City for the Met Gala fundraiser. Ivy Buck offers a lookahead - covering this year's theme, where to watch, who's coming, and more. -
Jack Thorne adapted Lord of the Flies into a four-part TV series to show the story unfolding through the eyes of each of the four main characters. -
New York City-based content creator Isabel Klee is known for fostering some of the hardest-to-place dogs. She's written a memoir, "Dogs, Boys, And Other Things I've Cried About." -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WPNE listener Cheryl Haupt and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
The new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films. -
The statue in Waterloo Place, which appeared early Wednesday, depicts a man proudly hoisting a flag— but the flag is blinding him. -
For more than 60 years, this maestro of magic has collaborated with towering figures. Now on a new record, he turns to family.
