Las Cruces Public Libraries begins Palabras y Artesanías, blending poetry and crafts to explore Latino heritage, needing advance registration. The event starts January 14, 2025, at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.

League City's Public Art Gallery presents "Small Works by Great Minds," an exhibit showcasing over 80 artworks of a maximum size of 12x12 inches from local artists. The gallery is open to the public for free with special events planned.

Chicago's Belmont Cragin celebrated Three Kings Day with a procession from St. Ferdinand Church, emphasizing cultural unity and faith among diverse parishioners.

Garland's Granville Arts Center to host a regional gospel choir contest honoring legends like Dr. Carnell Murrell, with ticketed attendance and performances beginning on a Sunday afternoon.

The "2025 Four Artists: Nam, Bruno, Lee, and Lee" exhibition at Lewisville Grand Theater showcases the diverse works of four artists through March 4th.

Raleigh's Stormwater Sticker Contest held for local students to raise awareness about water pollution announced its winners, showing off their creative designs aimed at promoting clean waterways.

Dallas preps for cultural events including the Zora Neale Hurston Festival, Sustainable Art Residency applications, a concert by singer-songwriter Aden, new public art installations, and the "214 Day" celebration.

Bloomington invites artists for public art projects including a Dakota culture sculpture, utility box paintings, and a mural at the Bloomington Ice Garden.

A book borrowed in 1952 was returned after 72 years to the NYPL's Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, offering a glimpse into the city's past and avoiding late fees due to a recent policy change.

The Deering Estate is hosting "Unraveled Tales," an art exhibition from Jan. 26 to Mar. 23, 2025, focusing on historical storytelling and artistic expression in South Florida.

Coon Rapids, MN, invites students in grades 5-12 to design the official Snowflake Days button, with winners receiving cash prizes and city-wide recognition.

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum opened an exhibit honoring President Jimmy Carter following his death, emphasizing his friendship with Ford after their 1976 electoral competition.

Lewisville is preparing for its 2025 centennial with history exhibits, starting January 3, including transportation, demographics, wartime contributions, and aerial changes, at various city locations.