What does a 127-year-old institution do when the country it calls home turns 250? If you’re the New York Public … More
Category: Literary Arts & Books
Bard of Democracy: The Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum on Long Island
During April’s National Poetry Month programs and America’s 250th anniversary, the life and work of Walt Whitman, the self-proclaimed “Bard … More
Back to School and Out into Our Communities: New York City Monuments of Black Americans: A History and Guide Showcases Community, Strength
Side of Culture is pleased to introduce book reviews as a new aspect of our arts and culture coverage, especially … More
Carnegie and Libraries: ‘Palaces for the People’ and Essential, Trusted Community Resources
Carnegie Corporation of New York has launched a new mapping tool based on primary sources and archival materials for people … More
Andover Bookstore Creates Welcoming Community, a “Third Space”
When you walk into the Andover Bookstore, you’d expect to hear a shopkeeper’s bell affixed to the top of the … More
From Rescue to Renewal: The Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA
In 1980, a young graduate student made his first, seemingly quixotic trip to collect from people the books he needed … More
October is National Arts and Humanities Month and Your Brain on Art Shows Just What the Arts Can Do
The White House has issued its yearly proclamation declaring October National Arts and Humanities Month: “The arts and humanities bring … More
The Bard for All: DC’s Folger Shakespeare Library Reopens
In June 2024, the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, celebrated its reopening after an $80.5 million renovation and expansion … More
