A 51-year-old Omaha man will spend nearly 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of attempted enticement of a minor for the purpose of sexual relations. A U.S. District Court judge in Omaha sentenced Wesley T. Vavra to 19 years and seven months in …
Read MoreWeekend for the arts: REXKL marks 5 years, ‘Searching For Soul’ documentary
ARTS EVENT: REXFEST Venue: REXKL, Jalan Sultan Date: Nov 24-26 This weekend, REXKL, an urban arts hub occupying the former Rex cinema, is marking its fifth anniversary with the REXFEST. The festival – set for a busy three-day buzz – will roll out a wide-ranging …
Read MoreMercer Island Synagogue desecrated with anti-Israel and anti-Semitic graffiti
MERCER ISLAND, Wash. — The FBI is investigating after a Mercer Island synagogue was vandalized with anti-Israel and antisemitic graffiti overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD). When synagogue members arrived at Herzl-Ner Tamid Synagogue Wednesday morning, they discovered …
Read MoreIn a Northbrook mural, nods to nature and, of course, ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’
A new mural in Northbrook is heavy on nature, with flowers, trees, a hummingbird, a cardinal, a red-tailed hawk, a bee, a caterpillar and a butterfly to give a sense of outdoor beauty. And, this being Northbrook, there’s also a water tower emblazoned with the …
Read More8 Illustrated Books for Fall
Every item on this page was chosen by a Shondaland editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Shondaland Enjoy the wonder of beautiful pictures and glorious storytelling. By Andrea RichardsPublished: Nov 23, 2023 1 An Alchemical Journey Through …
Read MorePolice investigating ‘racially aggravated’ graffiti on Feryal Clark MP’s office
The Enfield North MP’s constituency office in Hertford Road was attacked overnight The image uploaded to Feryal Clark’s social media was edited to cross out the graffiti (credit @feryalclark) Police are investigating “racially aggravated criminal damage” on the constituency office of Enfield North MP Feryal …
Read MoreArt group educates students on Digital Innovation
The African Art Awakening Forum (AAA) on Wednesday educated students of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and others on the application of innovative digital tools in arts. Mr Raphael O’Que-Guale, President, AAA, during the workshop held at YABATECH, Lagos expressed his commitment to enabling students …
Read More‘A Spectacular Black Girl Art Show’ comes to Charlotte to highlight ‘an orchestra of creativity’
This weekend, Charlotte will host “A Spectacular Black Girl Art Show,” an event that will display and celebrate the work of over 70 Black female artists. The show will make its fourth appearance in Charlotte on Sunday. The event is designed to provide a platform …
Read MoreWhy Wadi AlFann is an exciting hub of art in AlUla
The surface of the sun glimmers orange and gold as it crawls up gently from the edge of the desert to peer over the flat rooftops of our chalet. A peach and crimson ombre drapes delicately across the sky and falls softly on everything. The …
Read MoreGetting started with Procreate Dreams: animator Havtza shares her advice
Meet the artist: Havtza Havtza is a 23 year old artist who has been working as a freelance animator, director and illustrator for the last four years. She specialises in independent production for promotional and music videos and has also worked on TV productions. You can find …
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