Creative Ideas, People, and Projects in the Midwest and Beyond
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June 12, 2025
Inside the Joyful—and Mini—World of Mid-Century Modern Design
By Lisa Gauthier Mitchison
For Cyd Raduchel, designing and decorating dollhouses started as a hobby until her niche style brought an online following and a full-time job.
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Song a Day Keeping Doctors at Bay in Midwest Choirs
June 10, 2025
From clef to coda, singers are reclaiming their voices—and so much more—while managing dementia, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s.
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Scientist ‘Dr. Beetle’ Uses Art to Talk About Insect Ecology, Conservation
June 5, 2025
Dr. Tierney Brosius, a professor of biology, believes art can impact science communication. From handmade wares to murals, she’s exploring creative ways to build curiosity around insects.
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Reimagining an Iconic American Ballet with Dancers of All Abilities
June 5, 2025
The historic ballet Rodeo gets a bold new retelling from Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels, a physically integrated dance company reimagining inclusive artistry.
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Finding Care, Community in the Circus Capital of the World (It’s in the Midwest!)
June 3, 2025
Indiana resident Debra Jo Myers shares how she found a home in a local amateur circus program as a young child and how it continues to shape her life.
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Midwest Women Who’ve Made Music History
By Frankie (Amy) Felegy
Women have changed the course of rock n’ roll, jazz, and R&B through the years. Here are some of the most innovative musicians from across the Midwest to know.
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This Health Center’s Art Collection Is Medicine to Its Community
By Frankie (Amy) Felegy
The Oyate Health Center in Rapid City, South Dakota, is just as much a place of healing as it is a place for connection, Native art, and rooting in place.
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When the Community Print Shop Outgrows Your Living Room
By Frankie (Amy) Felegy
The recently expanded, artist-run print shop began with 144 square feet inside a Minneapolis apartment after realizing a community need.
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