The River West arts high school says it needs about $500,000 to keep operating after its lease wasn’t renewed. Students continue rehearsing and performing as leaders launch an urgent appeal.

Downtown Orlando will host the Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival on April 25, 2026, marking its 10th anniversary with music, vendors and a scholarship gala.

After nearly 49 years leading Westword, Patty Calhoun will step down on July 1, 2026 and remain as editor emeritus to write and help guide the paper to its 50th anniversary.

After years of false starts, the Alameda Theater's restoration is moving ahead with county marquee funding, a new operator and a tentative spring 2028 reopening.

Festival Napa Valley’s 20th season runs July 4–19, 2026, with a commissioned Jake Heggie opera, Renée Fleming, a Wynton Marsalis gala and new Allegro passes.

Playhouse Square unveiled a blockbuster 2026-27 lineup headlined by Harry Potter and The Phantom, plus a Cleveland launch for Death Becomes Her.

Cleveland Public Theatre has launched a $12 million renovation as Raymond Bobgan marks 20 years leading the company. The work will update facades, unify lobbies and convert a nearby church into a performance space.

After six years closed, the Hart Mansion at William S. Hart Park reopens April 10 with guided tours, a film and family activities.

Chad Smith’s foundation launched AMP in Milwaukee to place paid music instructors in after‑school programs. Donations are being matched up to $100,000.

The Detroit Jazz Festival revealed its Sept. 4–7 lineup and named Joe Lovano artist‑in‑residence, setting up a Labor Day weekend stacked with legends and local homecomings.

Danny Elfman is bringing his Tim Burton film scores to Resorts World Theatre for two nights in November, with the Las Vegas Philharmonic backing the performances. Tickets go on sale via AXS.

A century-old factory on Chicago’s West Side has been reborn as BandWith Chicago’s permanent home, bringing rehearsal rooms, a recording studio and community programs to East Garfield Park.

The Marigny staple Check Point Charlie closed after staff were told the building was sold, leaving musicians and longtime regulars stunned.