Carmen Rodgers will perform at the South Dallas Cultural Center on April 18th to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her debut album "FREE". Tickets are available online.

Dallas' #TeenWriters Project workshop for young aspiring authors opens April 13 and 20 at South Dallas Cultural Center, aiming to nurture storytelling skills.

Duluth is seeking artist submissions to beautify utility boxes through its Art Wrap Program. The selected design will join others in enhancing city corners. Submissions are due April 30.

Minneapolis has launched a music census to understand its music industry and inform policy, inviting all local music workers to participate from April 12 to 26. Mayor Frey hopes to enhance the city's musical profile with the data collected.

ARTS at King Street Station in Seattle opened two exhibitions, "Journey to Serenity" by Nahom Ghirmay and "Manifestations" by June Sekiguchi, focusing on identity and humanity.

Long Beach is hosting 'A Bouquet of Cultures' in May to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, featuring events like the Festival of AAPI Books with authors such as Viet Thanh Nguyen. Activities include readings, performances, and art workshops.

Poetry in Place initiative in Seattle, led by Civic Poet Shin Yu Pai, showcases local artists' poems across the city to celebrate National Poetry Month and promote environmental stewardship.

Local artist Joel Sturdivant displays 25 nature-inspired pieces in "Beyond Realism" at Snellville's City Hall.

Teachers at Cameron Elementary in San Antonio made a Beyoncé-inspired music video to motivate students for exams, while Beyoncé's album "Act ll: Cowboy Carter" advanced her as the first Black woman to top Billboard's country chart.

San Antonio's Fiesta celebration features locals showing off their 2024 Fiesta medals, including a unique UTSA medal commemorating a solar eclipse with a gear-like design.

News 4 San Antonio covers Texas A&M University's consideration of reviving their bonfire tradition, halted since a fatal collapse in 1999 that killed 12 students.

The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad reopens on April 15 after renovations, offering new exhibits and interactive experiences for all ages, as reported by Times of San Diego.

The Bookstock used book and media sale is happening in Livonia, offering titles from various genres, with proceeds supporting local literacy projects.