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- 1Las Vegas middle school teaches empathy through art about Oct. 1 shooting▼Las Vegas middle school teaches empathy through art as students learn about Oct. 1 shooting
A Las Vegas middle school is using art lessons to help students learn about the Oct. 1 shooting, the 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest festival that killed 58 people. Educators say the program teaches empathy alongside local history, letting students process the tragedy through creative expression. The Las Vegas Sun highlighted the classroom effort.
- 218th and Vine Arts Festival draws over 100 artists▼4th annual 18th and Vine Arts Festival brings more than 100 artists to historic district
The fourth annual 18th and Vine Arts Festival is bringing more than 100 artists to Kansas City's historic 18th and Vine district. The event celebrates visual art in one of the city's most culturally significant neighborhoods, known for its jazz heritage. Local coverage highlights the festival's growth as a showcase for regional artists and a draw for visitors to the historic area.
- 3Covington to launch pedestrian-friendly Entertainment Destination Center during BLINK festival▼Covington to launch pedestrian-friendly ‘Entertainment Destination Center ‘during Oct. 8-11 BLINK festival
Covington, Kentucky will debut its new Entertainment Destination Center during the BLINK festival running October 8-11. The designation creates a pedestrian-friendly zone designed to support outdoor events, street activity, and local businesses in the city's entertainment district. Launching the center alongside BLINK, the region's large light-and-art festival, is intended to showcase the setup at a moment of heavy foot traffic.
- 4Favorites from the 55th Octagon Arts Festival in Ames▼See our favorites from the 55th Octagon Arts Festival in Ames
The 55th Octagon Arts Festival took place in Ames, Iowa, and the Ames Tribune has published a roundup of its favorite works and moments from the event. The long-running festival showcases art from regional artists and draws community members each year. Readers are looking through the gallery of highlights from this year's edition.
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The Mercury News has published its events calendar for the Bay Area covering the week of October 2-8, listing fairs, concerts, festivals and other local activities across the region. The roundup gives residents a guide to what is happening over the coming week, from music and arts to family-friendly events, as the autumn season picks up.