The arts are the heartbeat of Colorado, and upcoming fiscal year 2025 funding—$215 million for the National Gallery, $210 million for the National Endowment for the Arts, and $200 million for the National Endowment for the Humanities—highlights their significance.
“Advocates push for increased funding and policy reforms to bolster arts education in American schools. Urging Congress to support initiatives like the ‘Arts Education for All’ bill, they highlight the transformative impact of arts learning on student engagement and well-being. With a focus on equity and access, these efforts aim to nurture creativity and inclusivity in education.”
Hickenlooper, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Music Tourism. Music tourism will reach $11.3 billion in revenue (projected) nationwide by 2032. The United States boasts one of the world’s largest music industries, generating over $43 billion in revenue annually. Recently, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Marsha Blackburn introduced the bipartisan American Music Tourism Act to support and increase music tourism by requiring the Commerce Department to implement a plan to increase and attract domestic and international visitors to venues nationwide.
But how can it be beer be without alcohol? That’s so confusing. It’s beer? It’s wine? But not alcohol? Can the two things can’t coexist? Anika Sawni Co-Founder, and Chief Brand Officer of Grüvi, says, “100 percent they can” and they can also taste good. If you try a Grüvi nonalcoholic beer blindfolded, you cannot tell the difference.
Alexandria Wilson, the founder of Lilith’s Daughters Altar, and Adorner of Dreams at The Lyric. Alex has a unique story of embarking on a creative and artistic journey to save her life. During the pandemic, her world shifted and her decision to live a more meaningful life took full effect. Making art was not just a hobby but a therapy for her, as she was getting sober. It was a means for purpose and creation, but equally a pathway for her to help others.
Charley Crockett releases $10 Cowboy today. Images are from Summer 2023 at Planet Bluegrass, Colorado.
On May 2, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM, there will be a free event at 33 venues in Santa Barbara. The event features art exhibitions, live music, and other activities. One exhibit will benefit the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Other activities include film screenings, book releases, crafting, and live music performances.
What do you REALLY know about AMERI’KANA Music?
Making Movies, an international rock band formed in Kansas City in 2009, blends classic rock with Latin American rhythms, incorporating cumbia, psychedelia, and son cubano. Known for their Latino activism, they created Arts as Mentorship, empowering youth to succeed through music. Their AMERI’KANA Arts and Music Festival emerged as a platform for these young talents, celebrating diverse musical heritage. Their documentary, AMERI’KANA, aired on Kansas City PBS, highlights the genre’s evolution. With community-focused initiatives like Rebel Song Academy, they continue to inspire and transform lives through the power of music.
Images of the band the Steel Drivers at iBar Ranch, iconic venue in Colorado. July 2022.
Widespread Panic, the iconic rock band from Athens, Georgia, electrified Red Rocks on June 27, 2021. The current lineup, featuring John Bell (guitar/vocals), Dave Schools (bass), Duane Trucks (drums), Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz (percussion), John “JoJo” Hermann (keyboards), and Jimmy Herring (guitar), delivered a powerful performance. Their blend of Southern rock, jam band improvisation, and soulful melodies captivated the audience. The band’s dynamic setlist and virtuoso musicianship showcased why they remain a cornerstone of the live music scene, making this night at Red Rocks unforgettable.
