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June 18, 2025
Six Midwest Cities Among the ‘Most Arts-Vibrant’ in the US
By Angela Zonunpari
The numbers are in: six Midwestern cities just made the list of the country’s most culturally dynamic communities.
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The ‘Prosthetic Guy’ Who Crafts Artful Appendages to Empower Patients
June 17, 2025
Nicholas Harrier, a childhood cancer survivor and above-knee amputee, creates custom, free-of-charge “jackets” to be slipped over patients’ artificial limbs. Study shows that this type of engaged process leads to positive outcomes.
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Inside the Joyful—and Mini—World of Mid-Century Modern Design
June 12, 2025
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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‘Silly Fish Parade’ Exalts Springtime, Cardboard, and the Smelt Queen
By Frankie (Amy) Felegy
This annual smelt parade along Lake Superior reels back to a niche tradition of catching the small, silvery fish in the dark of night.
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How Sign is Transforming a Wisconsin Stage
By Jacqueline Kehoe
Via deaf artists, American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin, is redirecting the spotlight.
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The Midwestern Artists Powering Pinball’s Comeback
By Alana Horton
Pinball’s never looked this good. Meet the Midwestern artists reshaping an arcade classic with bold, hand-drawn illustrations.
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