Santa Monica adds a new piece to its Art Bank collection as part of a collaboration with Frieze Los Angeles, set to be revealed at the upcoming art fair.

Yuan Yuan Tan, San Francisco Ballet's star, retired after 29 years with a final performance on February 14, receiving widespread admiration and expressing gratitude for her career.

A new exhibit at John Wayne Airport honors the late Huell Howser, the host of "California's Gold." Presented by Chapman University, it features Howser's personal items and runs from February to May 2024.

New books by San Antonio authors discuss race and politics, including a collection by Cary Clack and a biography of Frank Tejeda Jr. The San Antonio Book Festival will celebrate the area's literary scene.

Portland Public Schools officials plan to cut $30 million from the 2024-25 budget, affecting students and staff, following financial challenges and a teacher's strike.

The Museum of Illusions is set to open in Boston, bringing interactive, educational attractions and over 60 illusions ideal for social media to the historical Faneuil Hall area.

The Newhallywood Film Festival celebrates Santa Clarita's cinematic history with a focus on silent films and legends like Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Thomas Ince. Events include classic film screenings and a bus tour of historical sites.

The Oak Cliff Cultural Center unveils a diverse set of programs, including music education, concerts, film retrospectives, art exhibits, foraging walks, yoga sessions, and workshops for the upcoming months.

Jupiter Magazine, a new online platform by Camille Bacon and Daria Simone Harper, aims to reshape art criticism through a Black diasporic lens, free from corporate influences, and fostering a creative and caring critical community.

Local florist Pretty Petals sees a trend toward mixed arrangements over red roses for Valentine's Day, with customers opting for cost-effective options.

The Newhallywood Silent Film Festival in Santa Clarita celebrates historic silent films and legacies of Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Thomas Ince with screenings and events from February 16-18.

Portland confronts a $30 million budget shortfall, potentially leading to a major tax hike, significant district-wide cost-cutting, and resource reductions, heightening concerns for the city's education system.

Santa Clarita's One Story One City program features "The Woman in the Castello" by Kelsey James, with events including a ghost tour, a Q&A with the author, and a "Books and Brews" gathering.