Chicago Expanding Outdoor Dining and Creative Spaces
Cities
Chicago Expanding Outdoor Dining and Creative Spaces
2021-03-19 20:14:26
by Sara Wilkerson

CHICAGO – The City of Chicago announced a new initiative called Chicago Alfresco, which seeks to not only expand the city’s outdoor dining program but also allow businesses and non-profit organizations to design creative long-term outdoor spaces. The initiative is... Read More

Movies Back on the Menu in NYC
Entertainment
Movies Back on the Menu in NYC
2021-02-23 15:58:53
by TWN Staff

NEW YORK - New York City movie theaters will be allowed to reopen, at limited capacity, starting on March 5, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. The governor broke the news during his daily press briefing with reporters. He said theaters... Read More

Blumenthal Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Saving America’s Independent Event Venues
Entertainment
Blumenthal Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Saving America’s Independent Event Venues
2020-09-01 17:13:35
by Sara Wilkerson

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and leaders in Connecticut’s entertainment industry called on Congress to pass the Save Our Stages Act, otherwise known as the SOS Act, which would provide Small Business Administration grants for independent live music and event operators... Read More

Now Playing at the Mall Parking Lot: Movies, Drag Shows
Entertainment
Now Playing at the Mall Parking Lot: Movies, Drag Shows

NEW YORK (AP) — Angel Dougherty went to the mall last month — not to shop, but to watch a drive-in drag show in the parking lot. “This year has been so anxiety filled and chaotic, I figured this experience... Read More

Pandemic-Related Challenges Loom Large Over Those in Arts Sector
Arts
Pandemic-Related Challenges Loom Large Over Those in Arts Sector
2020-07-14 19:30:50
by Sara Wilkerson

Angie Benson, a freelance theatrical musician based in northern Virginia, minced no words about her beliefs during a recent conversation with The Well News. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, “the arts are essential,” she said.  “Now more than ever,” she added.... Read More

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