By JOCELYN NOVECK, AP National Writer Updated 12:42 pm CST, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 JanuaryThe first awards shows reflect a changed Hollywood, only a few months after the #MeToo movement engulfed the industry. At the 60th annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 28, stars don white roses, and singer Kesha dedicates a tearful performance of "Praying" to the #MeToo movement. less January The first awards shows reflect a changed Hollywood, only a few months after the #MeToo movement engulfed the industry. At the 60th annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 28, stars don white roses, and singer Kesha ... more Photo: Matt Sayles, Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Photo: Matt Sayles, Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Image 1 of / 30 Caption Close Image 1 of 30 JanuaryThe first awards shows reflect a changed Hollywood, … [Read more...] about A journey through 2018’s top pop culture moments
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Portland, Maine’s emerging craft cocktail culture is as refreshing as its food scene
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Alexandra Hall Globe correspondent December 19, 2018 ‘I think we might have passed it,” says our Uber driver. “Or maybe it’s not here anymore?” His confusion is not only forgivable, it was designed for. The dark, minimalist storefront of The Bearded Lady’s Jewel Box is so deliberately speakeasy-incognito, most of its business comes through word of mouth. Inside, owner-bartender Nathaniel Meiklejohn is surrounded by wisps of tulle drifting from the ceiling. Festooned with sea fans, candelabras, vintage lace, and fringed lampshades, the place feels like a “Sleep No More” set might if it were inhabited by Marie Antoinette. And as he explains, even given its under-the-radar cache, it’s still bustling every night. “The biggest sign that serious cocktail culture is becoming normal in Portland,” he says, … [Read more...] about Portland, Maine’s emerging craft cocktail culture is as refreshing as its food scene
Be careful, or murals will be cultural rubbish
Viet Nam News At least seven villages and streets in Viet Nam have murals, including Phùng Hưng Street in Hà Nội. Murals have become popular in Hà Nội in recent years and making the streets more beautiful is a concern for residents and those in the fine arts circle. Artist Lương Xuân Đoàn, deputy-head of the Việt Nam Fine Arts Association, shares his opinion about murals in Hà Nội. Mural paintings have been in Hà Nội for a few years but now they have become more popular. In your opinion, what is a mural painting? We drew political posters and slogans on walls when we were at war against the French and Americans. This shows that murals appeared in Hà Nội a long time ago, not recently. People accepted them. I think those paintings bring into play the national resistance. However, this is quite different from current murals. One mural was initiated by South Korean artists in Tam Thanh … [Read more...] about Be careful, or murals will be cultural rubbish
Kon Tum Culture Tourism Week opens to promote Central Highlands quintessence
The 2018 Kon Tum Culture Tourism Week opened in Kon Tum city of the Central Highlands province bearing the same name on December 14. Kon Tum’s Culture Tourism Week opens to promote Central Highlands quintessence. Photo: VNA The event features gong dances, traditional costumes parade and culinary art. Visitors immerse themselves in the culture and life of the ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands. Seven hundred artisans, musicians and art performers from different Central Highlands ethnic minorities showcase gong dances together with other folk music and traditional handicrafts. In addition, a wood sculpture exhibition and workshop is set up at a communal house where tourists and visitors can interact with artisans and learn the crafts from them. An exhibition introducing the Central Highlands’ cultural heritage also takes place at the province’s museum. The event aims to honor and popularize the culture, tourism potential and other advantages of … [Read more...] about Kon Tum Culture Tourism Week opens to promote Central Highlands quintessence
Ho Chi Minh City named among world’s culture destinations for 2019
Editors of the U.K. website have picked 12 destinations as the best to visit for a culture experience. HCMC is in fourth spot in the list, which says the city boasts "a buzzing cultural scene" and is affordable to travel to. Visitors to the city should try wandering around the city’s maze of alleys and looking for street cuisine and public art, it recommends. It suggests a destination off the beaten track, Lang Ong – Ba Chieu (also known as the Tomb of Le Van Duyet) as one of the worthwhile places for a visit. The temple is situated at 1 Vu Tung Street, Binh Thanh District, and worships Le Van Duyet (1764-1832), a general under the Nguyen Dynasty, the last to rule Vietnam. Le Van Duyet temple in Ho Chi Minh City with ancient and traditional architect. Photo by Shutterstock/xuanhuongho The selection of the list has been done based on users’ organic views about cities on the culture trip site and apps as well as data from a survey on 300 contributors in the … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City named among world’s culture destinations for 2019