The New Texas Symphony Orchestra brings a free, family-friendly Joy concert to NorthPark Center on Friday, Dec. 5, kicking off the holidays under new conductor Dr. Michelle Perrin Blair.

Maple Grove, Minnesota, launched a social media initiative showcasing resident photography, highlighting community life, engaging locals, and featuring diverse themes.

The City of Cincinnati highlights the history of City Hall's Romanesque architecture and significance through a social media post featuring historical photos from the @cincylibrary archives.

Two University of Cincinnati researchers presented their discovery of a 3,500-year-old warrior's grave in Greece at the Met and discussed their findings, including a detailed sealstone, at a lecture.

Heritage Auctions' sale of comics and art totaled $29.36 million; Frank Frazetta's "Luana" sold for $1.75 million, and a Superman No. 1 comic fetched $9.12 million.

Las Vegas presents "The Afterparty", an art exhibit by Deborah Newman and Kat Ryals, exploring the city's glitzy façade and transient revelry. The free exhibit runs until January 23, 2026, at the Historic Fifth Street School.

The Detroit Historical Museum opened an exhibit called "Detroit Red Wings at 100" celebrating the centennial of the hockey team with memorabilia, interactive elements, and history.

An eighth-grader from Detroit won the "Color The Roar" Detroit Lions coloring book contest, beating over 50 other students with her artwork. She received a jersey and Lions swag for her efforts.

The Vogue Theater in San Francisco restores its 1940s neon marquee, with a celebratory lighting ceremony and a free screening of "SAN FRANCISCO" from 1936.

Raleigh Arts Partners presents a range of holiday events including acrobatic symphonies, DIY pottery, choral performances, theatrical productions, and ballet.

The Timken Museum of Art hosts its Jewels of the Season exhibition with over a thousand handcrafted ornaments, multiple festive trees, and collaborative elements from San Diego State University.

The American Visionary Art Museum celebrated its 30th anniversary with family-friendly activities, while the Governor of Maryland declared November 22 as "American Visionary Art Museum Day."

The Boston Globe reviewed "A Sherlock Carol," a play blending Sherlock Holmes with Ebenezer Scrooge, noting its fast pace and packed script but praising the performances.