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Celebrating 150 Years of Art and Community in Denver

June 19, 2026

The stone building that now houses the Emmanuel Art Gallery has stood on Denver’s Auraria campus since 1876, witnessing the city’s growth and change. In 2024 it marks a century and a half of serving as a cultural hub, and the gallery has opened a new show called “Come Together: 150 Years of the Emma

entertainment

A New Stage Opens in Swampscott

June 19, 2026

The town’s approval for a new performing‑arts venue at the old Hawthorne restaurant marks a fresh chapter for Swampscott. After three town meetings, residents and business owners finally agreed to let the building host ticketed shows, thanks in part to assurances that sound and crowd control woul

politics

Chicago Celebrates Obama Center Opening with Stars and Solidarity

June 19, 2026

The city of Chicago buzzes as the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park finally opens its doors. A mix of former presidents, senators and music icons gather to mark the moment after years of planning and legal battles. The ceremony kicks off at 11 a. m. , while a ticketed watch party starts at 9

politics

Grand Opening of Obama Center Lights Up Chicago

June 19, 2026

The new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opened with a star‑filled ceremony that brought together former presidents, popular musicians and well‑known public figures. Barack Obama greeted the crowd from a stage that also hosted performances by Bono, John Legend, Christina Aguilera and others.

entertainment

Grand Opening of Obama Center: Music, Celebs and a City‑Wide Celebration

June 19, 2026

Chicago’s South Side is buzzing with excitement for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. The event starts at 11 a. m. on Thursday and will be streamed live for those who can’t attend in person. A wide array of stars, from Bruce Springsteen to Beyoncé’s bandmate Bono, will perform on the pla

politics

A new cultural hub rises in Chicago with fun and learning

June 19, 2026

Chicago will unveil a shiny new campus this week on the south side, called the Obama Presidential Center. The site sits on 19 acres along a well-known park strip, putting culture and recreation side by side. It isn’t a library in the old sense, because presidential papers stay in Washington, D. C. I

lifestyle

Fox Chapel Shoe Service keeps old-school shoe repair alive with family teamwork

June 19, 2026

The small shop in Fox Chapel Plaza doesn’t look like much from the outside, but inside it’s a living museum of shoemaking tools. Chuck and Sydney Carlson treat this place like a second home—literally. They work seven days a week, slipping between repair jobs, customer chats, and managing their two k

celebrities

Celebrity power and political memories mark the Obama Presidential Center opening

June 19, 2026

The grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago wasn’t just about bricks and mortar—it was a reunion of stars, music legends, and political heavyweights. Located in Obama’s old neighborhood, Jackson Park buzzed with energy as familiar faces from politics, sports, and entertainment turn

sports

Boston’s World Cup Fan Zone closes early over storm fears

June 19, 2026

Bostonians planning to enjoy the FIFA Fan Festival at City Hall Plaza got some unwelcome news early Thursday morning. City leaders announced the outdoor party would shut down for the day because a warm front rolling through Massachusetts threatened to bring damaging winds and heavy rain. Experts fro

business

A Rising Tech Star Lost in a Texas Crash

June 18, 2026

Joshua Baer, known as an “Austinpreneur, ” helped launch Austin’s tech scene. He started Capital Factory in 2009, a venture‑capital hub that backs startups from robots to autonomous ships. Baer was famous for encouraging people to leave corporate jobs and start their own businesses. The Austi