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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How the Joy of Cooking Connects Us Through the Generations

Because of this cookbook, thousands of people have gathered together around the world. Now, this iconic book is having a revamp, from none other than the creator's grandson! Here's a story that will have you thinking about your own family traditions in a new light.

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Traveling Back in Time through a Father’s Eyes

What places matter to you most? When was the last time you visited them? This father and son story gives us a few tips on how to navigate some of life's transitions by sharing the places that are most important to who we are.

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Printing With Your Greatest Catch

Fishing is a remarkable celebration of our relationship with nature; it’s a place to tell stories, enjoy the bounty of nature, and then share a meal with those we love. It’s no wonder that the fisherman’s tale of the “big…

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Celebrating the Quirky Signs of Change

For the residents of San Francisco, one bird and an iconic sign sparked a new love for a little piece of their quirky history! Take a close look around you and you might start to notice the details that make your hometown special.

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A Charming Tradition that is Equally as Sweet!

It only takes one person to breathe new life into a dying tradition. Meet Shinri Tezuka, the craftsman who is sculpting the sweet, ancient Japanese art form of Amezaiku back into the hands (and mouths!) of modern society.

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What Makes You Special?

How do you make your life long dreams a reality? Why not start with embracing what makes you unique? Sports announcer Jason Benetti has been doing this from a young age, and now, as the White Sox announcer and Cerebral Palsy advocate he's helping others achieve their dreams too!

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The School that Changed an Entire Community

What if lasting social change started by getting adversaries to become advocates for some new future that everyone could imagine together and feel good about? This is how Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya started a revolutionary school that is changing the lives of generations of students!

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