Present: San Francisco Ballet anchors the city’s dance scene, mixing classic repertoire with cutting-edge commissions.
San Francisco Ballet’s Pandora piece uses AI-inspired visuals and a live orchestra to map Pandora’s box into a modern tech myth. Dancers form a vast, disciplined swarm, while digital backdrops pulse with lava-like imagery. The result is a sensory rush with an unsettled final note.
A federal judge has ruled that only Congress can change the Kennedy Center’s name. The center must remove Trump references from official materials and signage by June 12, while renovations and potential future actions are paused. Ongoing disputes involve lawsuits and board actions tied to the President’s name and leadership at the venue.
HBO host Bill Maher has sparked renewed debate about the Kennedy Center row surrounding Donald Trump, after commenting on the Center’s status and the political climate. He has criticized Trump’s influence and defended the Center’s programming, while Democrats and Republicans clash over cancelations and art’s role in politics.
Two Scotsman articles chronicle Edinburgh’s art festival scene and a Sounds of Pandora-inspired ballet score, highlighting immersive performances, cross-arts collaboration, and the evolving Edinburgh fringe landscape.