The Dallas Opera receives financial support from the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture and the Texas Commission on the Arts, as well as advertising support from The Dallas Morning News. It also has an official partnership with Lexus and is a member of OPERA America.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-dallas-opera-announces-free-on-demand-streaming-of-recent-productions-302421249.htmlThe Legends Art Club, founded by Alexandra Shcherbovich, aims to bridge cultural gaps between Central Asia and the Middle East through artistic collaborations and exhibitions in Dubai. The club brings together art enthusiasts who share a passion for discovering and experiencing art, offering opportunities to meet renowned artists, visit studios, and attend global events.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/culture/2025/04/07/andakulova-gallery-brings-works-of-central-asian-art-titans-to-dubaiThe Giant won several awards at the Olivier Awards, including Best New Play and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Elliot Levey. The musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" received accolades for its music contribution and John Dalgleish's performance as the titular character. Lesley Manville won Best Actress for her portrayal of Jocasta in Oedipus, securing her second Olivier award.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/598799-giant-cast-takes-over-the-londons-olivier-awardsGeorgia College and State University in Milledgeville is celebrating Flannery O'Connor's 100th birthday by showcasing 70 of her recovered artworks, including oil paintings on wood tile, wood-burned illustrations, and a self-portrait. The discovery of these previously hidden pieces sheds light on O'Connor's art practice, which was kept private by family and friends due to fear it might overshadow her writing achievements.
https://hyperallergic.com/1001352/a-trove-of-unseen-artworks-expands-a-writer-flannery-oconnor-legacy/Hong Kong Ballet's production of Frida, choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, is a visually powerful show with striking costumes and choreography, but lacks clarity in its storytelling. The two-act ballet explores vignettes from the life and art of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, adapted from her one-act work "Broken Wings".
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3305486/hong-kong-ballets-frida-visually-powerful-production-if-lacking-clarity?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionIn Haiti, amidst the chaos of gang violence and political instability, artists are finding solace in creative expression. The PapJazz festival, which brought together around 100 people for a brief respite from the violence, was organized by the Haiti Jazz Foundation to promote unity and cultural identity. Local residents, including Arnoux Descardes and Registre Jerry, attended the event to celebrate music and find moments of conviviality in a city under siege. The festival's organizers, such as Milena Sandler, aim to provide creative outlets for Haitians to resist the violence and assert their connection to their country.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/04/07/haiti-jazz-festival-is-rare-respite-for-violence-racked-capital/172137K-pop remains the top global symbol of South Korean culture, with nearly 1 in 5 global fans associating it with the country first, ahead of Korean food, TV dramas, and beauty products. The 2025 Global Hallyu Survey found that 17.8% of respondents with prior experience of Korean culture linked pop music to South Korea, marking an eighth consecutive year at the top spot.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3305553/bts-and-beyond-k-pop-remains-top-global-symbol-south-korean-culture-survey-shows?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe National Theater Company of Korea has announced its 2025 slate, featuring a return to classic plays. Yunchan Lim will perform "guerrilla-style solo recitals" in March for charity, while 17-year-old pianist Kim Sae-hyun won the prestigious Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition. The company is also set to debut innovative productions at Korea's leading opera venues, a nod to legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein, known for his dynamic conducting style that blurred the line between music and physical expression.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-08/opinion/meanwhile/The-dancing-conductor-/2279449The former Metro theater on Broadway at 99th Street in New York City is being transformed into a five-screen arthouse cinema with funding from various grants and private donors, including the Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg Hearthland Foundation, Klingenstein-Martell Foundation, and Brandt Jackson Foundation. The Upper West Side Cinema Center, led by president Ira Deutchman and co-founder Adeline Monzier, has purchased the building for $6.9 million to revive "art cinema" on the Upper West Side, which has been a "cinema desert" since the closure of the Lincoln Plaza Cinema.
https://deadline.com/2025/04/new-arthouse-cinema-coming-to-new-york-upper-west-side-1236362066/