Arts

Listen to new music from the queen of pop reinvention, Billy Strings, Ciara and more.Listen to new music from the queen of pop reinvention, Billy Strings, Ciara and more. Read More

The administration’s report criticizing the National Museum of American History echoes themes of President Trump’s push to reshape the American story.The administration’s report criticizing the National Museum of American History echoes themes of President Trump’s push to reshape the American story. Read More

The expanded museum is promoting its longtime artistic director to help rebuild attendance after a two-year closure and hold onto its “edgy” character.The expanded museum is promoting its longtime artistic director to help rebuild attendance after a two-year closure and hold onto its “edgy” character. Read More

Jake Roxander, a virtuosic wonder at American Ballet Theater, was promoted onstage after a recent performance. The news hasn’t quite sunk in.Jake Roxander, a virtuosic wonder at American Ballet Theater, was promoted onstage after a recent performance. The news hasn’t quite sunk in. Read More

While many details of her wedding remain unknown, the songs from her 20-year-career tell us plenty about her thoughts on the institution.While many details of her wedding remain unknown, the songs from her 20-year-career tell us plenty about her thoughts on the institution. Read More

“Die Frau Ohne Schatten” is a difficult opera for any conductor. Klaus Mäkelä chose it for his first new production, in front of a global audience.“Die Frau Ohne Schatten” is a difficult opera for any conductor. Klaus Mäkelä chose it for his first new production, in front of a global audience. Read More

Since returning to the White House in 2025, President Trump has repeatedly denounced the Smithsonian’s museums. The latest salvo came on the nation’s 250th birthday.Since returning to the White House in 2025, President Trump has repeatedly denounced the Smithsonian’s museums. The latest salvo came on the nation’s 250th birthday. Read More

A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social justice.A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social justice. Read More

Across generations, Lai Hung-Chung and Shen Wei are grappling with the possibilities of Chinese contemporary dance as they present their work in New York.Across generations, Lai Hung-Chung and Shen Wei are grappling with the possibilities of Chinese contemporary dance as they present their work in New York. Read More

The adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s book airs and the new iteration of “Little House on the Prairie” begins.The adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s book airs and the new iteration of “Little House on the Prairie” begins. Read More