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  1. Theater Festival Brings Solace To Capital Of Troubled Burkina Faso
    In Ouagadougou, the festival Récréâtrales offers a glimmer of hope amid political instability and violence in Burkina Faso, showcasing the resilience of the arts in times of crisis. – AP​
  2. Has The Internet Trapped Fiction In A No-Man’s Land?
    This essay questions how digital reading has flattened narrative structures in fiction, suggesting that our engagement with online prose could be changing the way stories are told and experienced. – Spike Art Magazine​
  3. Pitchfork Festival Abruptly Pulls Out Of Chicago
    Pitchfork’s departure from its longtime Chicago home speaks to changing trends in live music and festival culture, highlighting the evolving dynamics between music media and urban cultural identity. – WBEZ​
  4. Rough Times For Dance In Chicago As A 52-Year-Old Company Shuts Down And A Venue Fights To Stay Open
    With the closure of the Chicago Moving Company and financial struggles for Links Hall, this story reflects the challenges facing dance organizations, particularly in a post-pandemic landscape where sustainability is increasingly difficult to achieve. – Chicago Tribune​
  5. French News Outlets Sue X (Twitter) For Running Their Content Without Paying For It
    Major French publications, including Le Monde and Le Figaro, have filed suit against X (formerly Twitter), raising questions about intellectual property rights and fair compensation in digital media. – The Guardian​

Skip down to see all the stories we’ve collected today, arranged by art form. See you tomorrow.

Doug

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