Diversity News

Presented by the Minority Business Review and Indiana Minority Business Magazine, the 2025 Champions of Diversity Awards dinner is an opportunity to recognize individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations throughout Indiana and nationally who amplify the tenants of diversity and equity.

The 2024 Propulsion Award finalists have been announced, celebrating innovation and enrichment in circus arts.

Brand Associates, in partnership with Brand Library & Art Center and Glendale Library, Arts & Culture, has announced the opening of the 52nd Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper (Brand 52), on view from June 15 through August 9, 2024 at Brand Library & Art Center.

Discover the exciting lineup for Goodman Theatre's Summer 2024 season, featuring a mix of classic plays, contemporary works, and world premieres. Enjoy diverse and dynamic performances all summer long.

The Living Legends Foundation revealed Harvey Mason jr., CEO of The Recording Academy and MusiCares, as the 2024 recipient of the Chairman Award for his transformative leadership in the music industry. Learn more about the award.

Theater Resources Unlimited will present A Cross Cultural Exchange: Diversity In Translation.

Acclaimed New York performer, singer, and producer David Driver and his band The Riot Squad have shared a cover of Petula Clark’s “I Know A Place” featuring They Might Be Giants’ John Flansburgh. It’s the first preview of The Stonewall Jukebox: A Documentary Concert, taking place at City Winery in New York City on June 28, the 55th anniversary of the uprising. Listen to the song!

Harlem Stage has announced producer, director, scholar, and arts and cultural executive Dr. Indira Etwaroo as its new Artistic Director and CEO.

Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance concludes Season 24 with The Winter’s Tale, a new production based on Shakespeare’s classic, at The DiMenna Center on June 5 and 6.

Nashville Ballet introduces new leadership roles and plans significant enhancements to its ballet school, aiming to elevate the institution's educational and artistic offerings.

Peter Fenton returns to the Rogue Theater Festival with a dark comedy twist on Peter Pan in I THINK WE'RE LOST. Catch the first public reading on June 7 at The Flea Theatre, exploring themes of escapism and revenge.

The newly elected Trustees joined the Academy’s midterm Trustees to uphold the Academy's mission to serve and represent the music community at-large through its commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, fight for creators' rights, protect music people in need, preserve music's history, and invest in its future.

On Tuesday, June 18, Mo Rocca, the New York Times bestselling author of Mobituaries, comes to The Music Hall as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series to discuss his new book Roctogenarians.

Nashville Ballet has revealed new leadership with Dmitri and Jennifer Kulev joining as School Directors in August, along with strategic enhancements for pre-professional and professional division dancers. Learn more!

Theatre Orangeville has revealed the retirement of long-standing Artistic Director David Nairn after 25 years of dedicated service. Learn more about the plans for the theatre.

MAESTRA MUSIC will mark its fifth anniversary with a special panel discussion featuring industry leaders discussing the impact and future of women in musical theater. Learn more about the event and see how to attend!

Washington State Wines deliver exceptional quality across grapes that consistently surpass expectations at a range of price points for every palate and occasion. The diverse portfolio showcases over 80 varieties, inviting wine enthusiasts to embark on a captivating journey and learning experience.

An original bilingual children's musical is coming to the Hollywood Fringe Festival this summer and bringing with it magic for the whole family to enjoy!

On the heels of back-to-back award-winning productions LOVE CHICKEN and Annex playwright Maddox Pennington joins director Elisawon Etidorhpa to create an intergenerational community for trans and nonbinary folks at the Zephyr Theater for the Hollywood Fringe Festival. 

Renowned Greek violinist Katerina Chatzinikolau has made history by becoming the first woman to be appointed concertmaster of the Athens State Orchestra and the only female concertmaster in a Greek orchestra.