After six decades performing, folk legend Joan Baez is saying farewell to music with a tour this summer. But before…
This summer, many vacationers will be packing a good book along with their sunscreen and towels. NPR's Maureen Corrigan and…
The biennial exhibit at the Whitney Museum of American Art represents a big moment for contemporary art, featuring some of…
Reading and writing can provide a profession, a passion or an escape from reality. In Washington, D.C., the Free Minds…
"Be More Chill," a Broadway musical written by Joe Tracz and scored by Joe Iconis, explores the emotional rollercoaster of…
Acclaimed director Ron Howard has released a new documentary on the life of opera star Luciano Pavarotti, who grew up…
In Mississippi's Clarksdale, the heart of the rural Delta, a celebration of the blues has been drawing thousands of fans…
This summer, movie screens will feature a variety of long-awaited blockbusters, sequels and reboots, such as "Toy Story 4" and…
The Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., sustained major damage during a rare 2011 earthquake. Nearly eight years later, reconstruction…
The rap trio Beastie Boys played a formative role in the evolution of American hip-hop music. They have sold millions…
