Willie Colón, the Bronx-born trombonist who helped build salsa's sound, has died at 75. His family said he "departed peacefully" and officials offered condolences.

Okun Ebi, a Yoruba‑language comedy, premiered at LOOK Dine‑In Cinemas in Arlington in a screening producers call the first Yoruba cinema debut in Texas and the U.S.

A city-commissioned monument in the Bronx has neighbors split over appearance, upkeep and the artist’s controversial past.

Back taxes cleared and a receivership lifted for Chicago’s Portage Theater, pushing the landmark closer to reopening while engineering reports and permits are reviewed.

Mercer University purchased Macon's century-old Capitol Theatre, bringing a 650-seat downtown venue into the university's arts holdings.

Nine‑year‑old Jeaven Maeva — the 'Ipu Baby' — sang with vocal coach Cheryl Porter in Waikiki after an Instagram push brought the pair together.

Teatro Zinzanni paused shows and now faces vendor lawsuits and state wage complaints after staffers say they did not receive final paychecks. Legal fights and agency claims are now underway.

Historic Philadelphia has expanded its 'History Makers' and Benstitute training for America's 250th, bringing more costumed interpreters and storytellers to Old City this summer.

Western Spirit will open the Louis Sands IV Center in late March, adding new galleries, a major gift and a weeklong slate of public events. Opening day is March 28 with free admission.

Kennesaw and Smith-Gilbert Gardens present Art Blooms 2026, featuring outdoor art experiences themed around resilience, including a citywide scavenger hunt and festival.

Berklee associate professor Dr. Chelsey Green was elected chair of the Recording Academy board, becoming the first Black woman and the youngest person to hold the role.

A British‑Nigerian actor says Harvard's A.R.T. allowed an unqualified backstage worker to braid her hair, leaving her with permanent hair loss and emotional trauma. She has sued for racial discrimination.

The Boston Pops will run May 8–June 6, 2026 at Symphony Hall with Ray Chen opening and debuts by Jacob Collier and St. Vincent, plus film, Pride and Gospel nights.