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October 03, 2023

The Prom Showcases Queer Pride at Clarice Premiere

The Diamondback features a review of 'The Prom.'
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THE DIAMONDBACK September 22, 2023

Meet the UMD Student Using Public Art to Spark Conversation on Environmental Justice

Maddie Olek, studio art major and creative placemaking minor, has already found success in creating public artwork, and she hasn’t even graduated yet.
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MARYLAND TODAY September 22, 2023

Brush With Greatness

Former Terps cornerback tackles subjects’ essences on Canvas.
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MARYLAND TODAY September 21, 2023

Dance Work Seeks to Convey Toll of Climate Catastrophe

Clarice artists-in-residence use technology to create a disorienting new world.
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September 18, 2023

A Smithsonian Instrumental

Lecturer Kenneth Slowik oversees instruments collection at National Museum of American History.
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THE DIAMONDBACK September 13, 2023

NextDANCE Highlights Student Performers at The Clarice

The Diamondback features NextDANCE, part of NextNOW Fest.
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THE DIAMONDBACK September 13, 2023

Student Comedic Talent Shines at ‘Maryland Night Live’

The Diamondback features Maryland Night Live, part of NextNOW Fest.
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MARYLAND TODAY September 05, 2023

10 Creative Ways to Celebrate NextNOW Fest’s First Decade

Terps-centric arts extravaganza to feature nearly 60 exhibitions, performances, activities.
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MARYLAND TODAY September 05, 2023

‘Never Thought That Hip-Hop Would Take It This Far’

As genre turns 50, ARHU Dean, ethnomusicologist lists 12 songs that mirrored American history.
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August 01, 2023

Craig Kier Appointed Director of Arts for All

School of Music associate professor champions the power of the arts to connect everyone together.