Category: Arts & Culture
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Pelé Enters the Dictionary as a Synonym for Exceptional
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as the King of Football, Pelé, received yet another posthumous tribute. In April, the Michaelis dictionary announced that it included Pelé’s nickname as an entry in its digital version. Furthermore, in the future, Pelé’s name — the greatest player of all time — will also be included in the printed…
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Amazon Science Museum, The First Advanced Jungle Laboratory
After nearly two decades of work, the new Amazon Science Museum, also known as MuCA, or Museu de Ciência da Amazônia, is finally a reality. MuCA is the first Advanced Jungle Laboratory in the country; a shelter for life, where traditional and scientific knowledge come together. Located on the banks of Flona Tapajós, in the…
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Everyone knows that May 5th, or Cinco De Mayo, is a day for tacos, margaritas, fun, and celebration. But do you know exactly what happened on this day of seemingly endless festivities and celebrations?History of Cinco De MayoLet’s start by clarifying the biggest misconception about the date: No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence…
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The United Kingdom Prepares for the Coronation of King Charles III
Great Britain is making its final preparations for a celebration that has taken years and years to happen: the coronation of King Charles III, this Saturday (6). An ancient ritual, but designed to be broadcast on television, the coronation and the events surrounding it draw the world’s attention to a royal family that has become…
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Aerosmith Announces Farewell Tour
After more than five decades together, Aerosmith has announced a farewell tour. The band’s website lists the dates for the “Peace Out” tour, which kicks off in Philadelphia this September. “After 50 years, 10 world tours, and playing for over 100 million fans… It’s time for one last hurrah!” the band wrote on Instagram. They…
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NY Natural History Museum to Open New Building Next Week
The American Museum of Natural History in New York is about to open its new building, a stunning piece of architecture that cost $465 million and took nearly a decade to build. The city’s new attraction is scheduled to welcome the public starting next Thursday (May 4). Jeanne Gang, the architect responsible for the building,…
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Everyone is Tired of So Many Subscriptions!
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For two consecutive quarters, subscription cancellations have outnumbered new subscriptions, according to the personal finance app Rocket Money. Streaming services have been particularly affected. The cancellation of services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and similar ones increased by 49% in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to the company Antenna. “People are taking stock…
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A Latin American Festival Brings Traditions and Culture to St. Augustine, FL.
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Interactive cultural exhibits, nearly 100 artisans, historical games, traditional dance performances, dance workshops, and food vendors representing over a dozen countries will come together during the St. Augustine’s Unidos en la Música: A Latin American Festival on Saturday, May 6, offering a day filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Hispanic culture for the…
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U.S. Consulate in São Paulo Launches Permanent Exhibition of Eduardo Kobra
The U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo has launched a permanent exhibition featuring 22 panels of murals by Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra, celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Brazil.
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Brazilian Artists in Major Exhibition at MoMA
“Memórias Escolhidas” reúne obras contemporâneas de artistas latino-americanos que têm investigado a história como material de origem para seu trabalho. “A história é um organismo vivo”, disse a artista brasileira Rosângela Rennó, uma das 40 artistas em destaque na exposição. Reunindo vídeos, fotografias, pinturas e esculturas produzidas nas últimas quatro décadas, a exposição revela como…