Music & Arts

A practical guide to starting an open mic night: finding a venue, choosing a format and sign-up method, setting up…

Streams pay very little. Here is how to support local musicians beyond showing up: buy direct, join mailing lists, use…

How painted city walls grew from ancient cave art and 1920s Mexican muralism into Chicano neighborhood murals and today’s street…

From Chicago blues to Seattle’s alternative boom, local music scenes follow a pattern of cheap space, a shared venue and…

Practical community art project ideas for neighbourhoods, drawn from a sourced municipal example, with simple steps to plan something your…