Rural South Carolina Town Pays Tribute to Hometown Hero, Motown’s James Jamerson
Well Played
Rural South Carolina Town Pays Tribute to Hometown Hero, Motown's James Jamerson
2023-09-05 16:06:55
by Dan McCue

EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. — The flier at first appeared a bit incongruous on the small bulletin board near the faded wooden steps leading up to McConkey’s Jungle Shack. There, next to a list of specials of shrimp and chips, clam... Read More

Texas Seeking Applicants for $20M Music Incubator Rebate Program
In The States
Texas Seeking Applicants for $20M Music Incubator Rebate Program
2023-09-01 20:23:17
by Dan McCue

AUSTIN, Texas — Qualifying Texas music venues and festival promoters can apply as of today for a full or partial rebate of certain taxes in a bid by the Texas governor’s office to help support the live music industry in... Read More

Music Found to Bridge Divide Caused by Dementia
Mental Health
Music Found to Bridge Divide Caused by Dementia
2022-09-28 19:32:36
by Dan McCue

CHICAGO — Exposure to music from a dementia patient’s youth can create an emotional connection between patient and caregiver, according to a new study. The findings suggest music can act as a bridge to interaction between caregivers and loved ones... Read More

New York Governor Seeks to Bolster Entertainment Industry
In The States
New York Governor Seeks to Bolster Entertainment Industry
2022-01-19 18:37:19
by Dan McCue

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first budget proposal as chief executive includes key tax credit extensions aimed at bolstering the state’s entertainment industry and revitalizing an economy still struggling with the coronavirus pandemic. Hochul’s proposed budget would... Read More

Devastation of the Arts Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic
Arts
Devastation of the Arts Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic
2021-03-26 12:44:56
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- No one at a congressional hearing Thursday doubted the arts and humanities suffered severely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The question was how much longer the government should continue to bail them out with financial rescue grants. “We know... Read More

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