Arts & Culture

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Tammy Pusateri Puckrin shares her inspiring journey of giving a loving home to Gennie Marie, a three-legged pitbull-dalmatian mix rescued from a tragic past in her book "The Adventures of a Deaf Tri-Paw.”   

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Hoop Street Screenwriter and Executive Producer Teresa Dickerson and Director Princeton James on set.
‘Memphis is the perfect place to film a movie’: Independent film crew abounds with Memphis talent

“Memphis is the perfect place to film a movie,” says Princeton James. “We have a wealth of talent that needs to be showcased.“

"This is my heart right here, Orange Mound, Tennessee. There will never be a place like Orange Mound,” reads a quote from Larry Finch, which will run alongside the sculpture. “Everything in this city starts and ends in Orange Mound."
Sculpture honoring Orange Mound community selected for library and genealogy center

"This is my heart right here, Orange Mound, Tennessee. There will never be a place like Orange Mound,” reads a quote from Larry Finch, which will run alongside the sculpture. “Everything in this city starts and ends in Orange Mound."

“We are committed to keeping the arts alive and flourishing in Shelby County,” says Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris.
Metal Museum expansion earns $250K in support from Shelby County

“Museums are vital institutions that preserve the cultural heritage of humanity," says Shelby County Chairwoman Miska Clay Bibbs. "I’m happy to support the Metal Museum, where people from all walks of life can find common ground and shared experiences.”

Amy Nichols, campus coordinator for the Region IV Area Agency on Aging, at the Campus for Creative Aging's booth in the South Haven Art Fair. She shows an example of the Window to Our World art project for care partners.
Campus for Creative Aging helps Southwest Michigan seniors find purpose after retirement

Since 2017, the Campus for Creative Aging has been offering a variety of innovative opportunities for older adults in Berrien, Van Buren, and Cass counties – and helping younger residents understand and respect their older neighbors.

This week, we hone in on how the plan will be carried out as the community works together to improve the social and economic systems and policies in Memphis.
Completing the plan: How the More for Memphis plan is meant to be iterative and fluid

This week, we hone in on how the plan will be carried out as the community works together to improve the social and economic systems and policies in Memphis. 

Rychetta Watkins, Memphis Music Initiative's Director of Grantmaking and Partnerships, discusses equity and access to the arts in Memphis neighborhoods and the need for an office in the Arts & Culture sector.
Voices of More for Memphis: Rychetta Watkins of Memphis Music Initiative

“We are world-renowned in Memphis for our culture.” Tafui Owusu spoke with Rychetta Watkins, Memphis Music Initiative's Director of Grantmaking and Partnerships, about equity and access to the arts in Memphis neighborhoods and the need for an office in the Arts & Culture sector.

For High Ground's 'On The Ground' series, six local community-level journalists help dissect the More for Memphis plan and share the stories of Memphis residents who are working hard for a better tomorrow. 
High Ground’s newest Community Correspondents explore the More for Memphis plan

For High Ground's 'On The Ground' series, six local community-level journalists help dissect the More for Memphis plan and share the stories of Memphis residents who are working hard for a better tomorrow. 

Pied Piper sweetens history with new mural

The new mural will feature a dozen landmarks from across Erie County and the state of Ohio.

Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit
La Hoja de Ruta de PreK Para Todos adopta un enfoque holístico para el despliegue de PreK Para Todos

En enero de 2023, la gobernadora Gretchen Whitmer anunció su plan PreK para Todos, que proporcionaría acceso a la educación preescolar gratuita a todos los niños de cuatro años de Michigan para 2027. En febrero de 2024, el Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) publicó el plan de la Hoja de Ruta con recomendaciones

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