Edmond art institute director gives credit to students (The Oklahoman)

EDMOND — A blot of paint expands in a bowl of water until the water changes color — a big discovery for one third-grader at an Edmond Fine Arts Institute watercolor class. "He was working intently, and when he left class he said, ‘this has been the best day of my life,'” said Mitzi Hancuff, while reminiscing about her 20 years directing the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond. "It was like a ...

Complete Jazz Festival schedule with descriptions of the performers (Detroit Free Press)

7 p.m. DIANNE REEVES: A Detroit-born singer raised in Denver, Reeves combines a clarion voice with nuanced swing and an interpretive stance that balances the spark of improvisation with a storyteller's respect for a lyric. Her recordings don't capture the majesty she projects in person.

Rwandan genocide survivor to speak at Viterbo (Onalaska Community Life)

Rwandan genocide survivor and best selling author Immaculée Ilibagiza will share her story of strength and faith at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre in La Crosse.

Crispin Glover presents provocative film (The Grand Rapids Press)

GRAND RAPIDS -- To many people, Crispin Glover will always be George McFly. But those attending the actor/filmmaker's presentation Tuesday night at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts experienced firsthand why Glover has become a cult figure.

Visual arts (Erie Times-News)

NOTE. Because of space considerations, we must limit our art listings to galleries that feature a main exhibit of an artist's or a group of artists' works. Art listings must include a closing date for the exhibit. For a list of other galleries with artworks of interest, please visit www.GoErie.com.

State of the Arts: Talking the Talk (Cincinnati CityBeat)

By John Fox.