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PEN America Cancels World Voices Festival Amid Israel-Gaza Criticism
The decision by the free expression group came after intense criticism of its response to the war in Gaza. A…
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Lincoln Center’s Summer Festival to Focus on Civic Bonds
The third edition of Summer for the City will feature hip-hop, comedy, classical music and more, under the motto “life,…
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This Year, the Berlin Film Festival Sparkles
After two years of pandemic disruptions, the festival returns in full, with Kristen Stewart as the jury president and gems…
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Firecrackers and Ice: 5 Must-See Festivals in Asia This Winter
Catch a mountain trout on a frozen South Korean river, witness a fiery pelting of devotees in Taiwan or find…
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As Israel Weighs How to Honor Oct. 7 Victims, Festival Exhibit Serves as ‘Hallowed Space’
A backgammon set suspended midgame. Tents and folding picnic chairs dotted among the trees. A psychedelic dance floor with downtempo…
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Greta Gerwig to Head Cannes Film Festival Jury
The director and writer behind “Barbie,” “Little Women” and “Lady Bird” will help pick the winner of next year’s Palme…
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Camaraderie and Visibility: A Festival for Black Classical Musicians
“You feel like you’re home,” a bassoonist said of the Gateways Music Festival, which for 30 years has provided Black…
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Under the Radar to Return, With New Partners
The festival of experimental work is planning a citywide event at multiple venues in January, after the Public Theater declined…
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‘We Are Waiting’: Family of an Israeli Hostage Marks Her Birthday
At the home of Yakov and Liora Argamani, Oct. 12 has long been a day for celebrating their daughter’s birthday.…
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Video captures concertgoer being kidnapped by militants.
Videos verified by The New York Times show a woman — an attendee at a music festival that fliers said…
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