A city budget shows what a community values. In San Diego’s upcoming plan for 2026‑27, the mayor proposed cutting $11. 8 million from arts funding. That move signals to residents that the city no longer sees culture as essential. The Old Globe, a local theatre, argues otherwise. Arts generate more
A big crowd is gathering outside Lee County schools' main office in Fort Myers this Wednesday evening. They're not happy about planned budget cuts and teacher job losses. The protest runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 2855 Colonial Blvd. People are upset about losing teachers and programs they care about.
Portland has just made a big move to support local arts. The City Council voted to make large entertainment venues chip in a small portion of their ticket sales. This money will go into a special fund to help out local artists and small venues. The new rule applies to places that can hold over 2, 0
