Arts & Culture

From artistic collaborations to creative problem solving, the arts have the power to lift us up and transform our future. These stories celebrate art, creativity, and culture in all its forms.

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Turn Your Utility Bill into Endless Fun with This World-Record Holder

Turn your utility bill into a swooshing supply of endless fun! John Collins, a man who flew one of his folded paper creations hundreds of feet through the air, smashing the world record, shows us the world of wonder we can all find in a few simple creases.

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Have You Heard of Lizzo? Here’s Her Secret to Success

Are you trying to achieve a goal? Is it taking longer than you thought it was? Here's the motivation you need to keep pushing forward from one of the world's most influential stars: Lizzo!

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How a Vancouver Hotel Is Supporting First Nations Artists

How can a hotel support the art and culture of a community? When it comes to doing good business that's good for the world, Skwachàys Lodge has created a model for supporting Indigenous artists while giving people a world-class vacation in Vancouver!

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Institutionalizing Hopes and Dreams For Children with Linda Cliatt-Wayman (Episode #01)

Today’s episode is with the retired principal, book author, and thought leader, Linda Cliatt Wayman. Linda Cliatt-Wayman is a renowned education leader with an unwavering belief in the potential of all children. She uses her decades of experience to move educational leaders from knowledge to practice in ways that are transformative for children through on-site leadership development series, convenings, and keynote addresses.

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Saving Our Future by Looking to the Past

When was the last time you turned to your plate and thought about where it all comes from? Food, and the seeds that make it all possible, have an untold history all their own. And this group of Native American farmers is preserving this heritage to ensure we all have food security for generations to come!

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Stitching Together History: The Incredible Work of Bisa Butler

Most of us want to be more tomorrow than we are today; to know more, to love more, to see more that expands what we think is possible. Even if you aren't an "art" person, the extraordinary, life-sized work of Bisa Butler will leave you in awe of the history and future of humanity.

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Does Walking Have the Power to Save Lives and Uplift Communities?

Have you noticed that the first steps to solving our biggest problems are often right there in front of us, so clear that they're invisible? GirlTrek is turning the simple act of walking around the block into a revolutionary way to save lives and improve the safety of communities! Here's how.

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Travel through Time While Reconnecting with Your Roots

What stories do you surround yourself with? Here's how to start to travel through time by just appreciating the life you’ve built around you!

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The World’s First “Rock Star” Isn’t Who You Think!

Who was history's first rockstar? I'll give you a hint: he had long flowing hair, refused to bow to convention, made audiences swoon, and even broke a few instruments in his day. He wasn't from the 1960s, or the 1950s, no, he made his name in the 40s—the 1840s! Any guesses yet?

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Image: Tom Turcich and his dog Savannah on their walk around the world

Meet a Man and His Dog Taking a Walk Around the World!

Join a man and his pooch on an epic walk around the globe! When we travel we are reminded of the things that make life worth living: natural wonders, the joy of discovery, and warm conversations with kind strangers. Here's what can happen when you bring your best pal along for the journey.

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How Soil Is Telling Us a New Story About Ourselves!

What can soil tell us about the lives of our ancestors? When one of the greatest archaeological finds of our time was unearthed right in the middle of New York City, history opened up. By studying soil samples extracted from hundreds of people previously lost to history, this scientist is piecing together an ancestry that was nearly lost!

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Image: six different rooms with tiny trinkets in a 1700s doll house!

Our Littlest Helpers: The Captivating World of Miniatures!

Can you imagine remodeling your entire home in a single day, using only a pair of tweezers to do the heavy lifting? Shrink small but think BIG as we explore the fascinating world of miniatures! These tiny houses are more helpful to people than you may know!

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