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The Brain Detective Who Escaped a Dark Past

June 12, 2026

Tilly Edinger grew up in Frankfurt, surrounded by science and money. Her dad was a famous brain scientist, and her mother fought for women’s rights. From a young age she studied fossils at the Senckenberg Museum, working unpaid because it was a private shop. In 1921 she discovered that some fossil s

education

New Leader Aims to Grow Kids Museum in Tough Times

June 11, 2026

The Kids Discover Museum, a nonprofit focused on learning for children, welcomed a new executive director in September 2025. She stepped into the role after nearly a year and a half of uncertainty, when the museum was close to shutting down. Her first task was to stabilize operations within a short

entertainment

Chicago’s Hot June: Shows, Music, and Festivals You Can’t Miss

June 11, 2026

Summer in Chicago starts with a burst of culture. If you’re looking for something to do, the city is packed with theater, music, art and family fun. First up for theatre lovers is a new production of Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music. ” It follows actress Desirée Armfeldt as she navigates love and s

art

Golden Pages: A Long‑Term Look at Classic Children’s Books

June 11, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has opened a new exhibit that lets people see how the beloved Little Golden Books have changed over eight decades. The display features more than 60 original drawings that first appeared in books starting in 1942. Curator Michelle Schulte says the show is more about remembering

lifestyle

San Antonio Unveiled: A Fresh Look at Culture, Food and Life

June 11, 2026

San Antonio is a fast‑growing city that draws people from all over the world. In recent years, thousands of residents have moved here from states like Missouri and California, as well as countries such as France and Kenya. Despite its size of about 1. 5 million people, the streets feel open; traff

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Paris’ Third-Largest Cinema Gets a Major Upgrade With Public Investment

June 11, 2026

For the first time in its five-decade run, a well-known Paris-based cinema chain is letting regular people invest in its future. MK2, famous for its artsy movie theaters and five Cannes competitors this year, is raising up to €5 million from the public to modernize its biggest site. The goal? Turn t

education

Fueling Curiosity: How Investing in Kids’ Dreams Takes Off

June 11, 2026

Numbers measure success in many ways—money spent, profits earned, or projects completed. But what if success isn’t just in the spreadsheets? What if it’s in the spark that makes a child stare at the sky a little longer, wondering how a machine flies? That’s the real power behind big gifts like the o

art

Showcases Women’s Lens in New Photography Exhibition

June 10, 2026

The Louisiana State University Museum of Art has opened a fresh look at women’s photography, turning the spotlight from one celebrated photographer to many. Initially the show was set to feature only Anne Noggle, a prolific 20th‑century photographer whose forty works had never been displayed. Curato

art

Public Art Sprouts Along LA’s New D Line

June 10, 2026

New stations on Los Angeles Metro’s D Line bring fresh art that invites commuters to pause. At the Wilshire/Fairfax concourse, Ken Gonzales‑Day shows photographs taken from LACMA’s collection. He tweaked his camera work to make the pictures shift from dark to bright, echoing a journey up from underg

lifestyle

Learn, Walk, Fish – Outdoor Fun for Everyone

June 9, 2026

The Watershed Resource Conservation Center invites people to a free workshop at the Fayetteville Public Library on Wednesday from 8:45 a. m. to 4 p. m. Participants will learn how to spot native and invasive plants, practice removing the unwanted ones, and hear about plans to protect riverbanks. Sig