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The University of Kentucky has received a $150 million gift -the largest in the institution's history-to create a new home for the arts on the Lexington campus. The donation comes from the Bill Gatton Foundation, established by the late Carol Martin "Bill" Gatton, a 1954 alumnus who bought a chain of car dealerships and then invested his earnings in banking and real estate.

One day after it was allegedly stolen, a moving truck storing "irreplaceable" sets and backdrops for an Ontario-wide tour of The Nutcracker has been recovered, according to the head of the ballet company. Someone stole Christmas, and now it's back on, Bengt Jorgen, artistic director and CEO for Jorgen Dance, told CBC Radio's Metro Morning Tuesday.

The "Nutcracker" productions include: "Nutcracker Sweets," an abridged 60-minute version of the classic ballet for children ages 3-9 and families featuring dancers from Peninsula Ballet Theatre and students from the Peninsula School of the Arts; "Hip-Hop Nutcracker," a full-length production by Peninsula Hip-Hop Productions Artistic Director Stuck Sanders with additional choreography by Alée Martinez. This two-act dance scenario overlays Tchaikovsky's score with DJ industrial beats and remixes; A full-length professional production of "The Nutcracker" by Peninsula Ballet Theatre's Artistic Director Gregory Amato.

Berkeley voters may be asked to consider a ballot measure next year that would increase property taxes to generate money for performing arts organizations, which have struggled to bounce back from the pandemic and fear they can no longer rely on federal funding. A new coalition of arts groups that includes Berkeley Repertory Theater, Berkeley Symphony Orchestra and the Freight & Salvage announced last week that it will start collecting signatures for a parcel tax of 7 cents per square foot.

The RBO said its new pricing model, which was introduced in September, would enable the venue to "maximise ticket revenue and support a financially sustainable future". "Widely adopted across theatres and cultural venues, this model allows us to respond to demand in real time while maintaining full control over pricing boundaries, including clear upper and lower limits," a spokesperson said.

Now that the Los Angeles Dodgers' season has wrapped, it's the perfect time to explore everything Los Angeles has to offer this weekend. Whether you want to cheer on other LA teams or immerse yourself in the city's vibrant performing arts scene, there's something for everyone. Dodgers Nation has you covered with all the exciting events and activities happening around LA this weekend.

Navigating Your Career: If you're interested in learn how to navigate your career as a clinician educator, then join this workshop designed for early-career clinician educators like yourself. Join panelists such as Dr. Alfredo Urdaneta, Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine; Dr. Meera Sankar, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics; and Dr. Robert Boutin, Clinical Professor of Radiology, to help you decide on your career path. 8 a.m., virtual event. stanford.io/4novKwq Hospice 101: Join this webinar to clear up misinformation and misconceptions about hospice and its role in providing end-of-life care for loved ones. The webinar will debunk myths about hospice and what it takes to cover the costs of hospice care. 12 p.m., virtual event. stanford.io/3L5817e

Theaters serve as cultural and social institutions, shaping society by providing spaces where stories of identity, race, and justice are brought to life. These venues foster community through shared, live experiences, sparking conversations that resonate beyond the stage. Architecturally, theaters are more than performance spaces-they are landmarks that embody both the history and future of the arts. Their design often reflects the cultural importance of storytelling, while their refurbishments ensure they remain relevant in a modern context.

My 34-year-old daughter, Samantha, has already chosen the song she'll perform at her twin brother, Matt's, wedding in May next year. She's refining her version of Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings." Not that it needs refining: it was the highlight of her solo concert, "Daring to Dream," last month. The event was a sell-out, and there was rapturous applause. The crowd's appreciation of Samantha made me prouder than ever.

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC Dirty Dancing in Concert Keller Auditorium (Jan 20, 2026) Dogs in a Pile Wonder Ballroom (Jan 24, 2026) GoldFord: Space of the Heart Tour Revolution Hall (Apr 5, 2026) Health x Carpenter Brut Roseland Theater (Apr 3, 2026) JADE - That's Showbiz Baby! The Tour Crystal Ballroom (Feb 5, 2026) New Year's Eve with Eagles of Death Metal Crystal Ballroom (Wed Dec 31)

Located on St. Louis' Grand Boulevard, the project expands and reimagines the 1925-built theater building while preserving its architectural character and acoustic qualites. The global architecture firm worked alongside Christner Architects, Schuler Shook, BSI Constructors, and Kirkegaard to create a 64,000-square-foot addition in time to celebrate the hall's centennial in 2025. The expansion improves accessibility and introduces new public spaces, educational spaces, and backstage areas to support the full scope of the Symphony's programs and community events.

Exploring transness through soft, quilted terrain, Waters of Body pairs works by Portland artists Yana Sternberger-Moyé, Molly Alloy, and Michael Espinoza with Transmissions Quilts Project, artist Cordy Joan's quilt-making initiative for trans and gender-queer people countrywide. The exhibition joins other interesting shows installed at PNCA: Portland Textile Month's Warp Speed: Contemporary Conversations in Fiber showcases vibrant, fuzzy fiber works from the former Museum of Contemporary Craft's collection, and Angelo Scott's Time-Based Art Festival installation.

Talk about traditions: San Francisco Opera's free Opera in the Park celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. On Sunday, opera lovers will flock to Robin Williams Meadow to hear some of the top artists from this season's productions, as Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts a program of arias, duets, and more, all sung by some of the stars of the fall season's masterworks. Details: 1:30 p.m. Sept. 7; Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park; free; www.sfopera.com.

The TWEED Theaterworks production company is offering East Village residents a series of free shows called Garden Variety, featuring diverse performances from drag to burlesque.

"After forty years as Artistic Director of his eponymous company, the Stephen Petronio Dance Company, Petronio has decided to close shop—a financial decision brought on by shifting interests in both private and public sources of funding."

"We're looking for people with purpose, passion, and potential. This is about more than business ownership - it's about creating a legacy that empowers young people and brings lasting value to local communities."

Circus Bella, co-founded in 2008 by Abigail Munn and David Hunt, is a contemporary one-ring circus that has performed over 182 shows in the Bay Area and beyond.

I start cleaning a waterpark, which is Wings and Waves in McMinnville, where I was hired as custodial. And I didn't know I was hired as a custodial because I didn't speak English...

The music, the intensity, the ending where the paper rolls go off from the back of the theater and wash over you like a wave.

First off, a bilingual English and Welsh take on Romeo and Juliet entitled Romeo a Juliet (Nov 5-8)... it will apparently function as a study of the struggle for Welsh identity.

Max Bill’s theatre design, created for the National Exhibition in 1964, was meant for temporary use but instead became a central cultural venue in Lausanne.

The Cornell Concert Series, now renamed the Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series, is set to showcase both timeless classics and innovative new music in its upcoming season.

"The mood was celebratory - appropriately so, since this was Pimble's last season as artistic director of the company that she and Riley Grannan founded in 1978."

This is not going to ultimately fill out a $12 billion deficit for the state of California, but it is going to potentially decimate small nonprofit performing arts organizations in the state.

The traditional form of Japanese drumming, known as taiko, has existed for thousands of years and is used in religious ceremonies, wars and entertainment.