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Thursday, January 29, 2026

In Hostile Times, Maine Immigrants Cherish Artistic Traditions by Michaela Towfighi and Ryan David Brown

An apprenticeship program that passes on skills like Cambodian dance is persevering despite funding threats and ICE agents.

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Martha Graham Dance Company Won’t Celebrate Centennial at Kennedy Center by Michaela Towfighi

The oldest dance troupe in the United States decided not to perform at the Washington venue during its nationwide tour.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Those Little Chimes That Say ‘Please Take Your Seat’ by Michaela Towfighi and Vincent Alban

At New York’s performing arts venues, herding audiences is a melodic mission.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

MacArthur Foundation Announces 2025 ‘Genius Grant’ Winners by Michaela Towfighi

Twenty-two people in a broad spectrum of the arts and sciences were awarded the fellowship, which comes with an $800,000 stipend.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Organizations in 5 Boroughs Get a Boost With City Funds by Michaela Towfighi

BRIC, the Noble Maritime Collection, Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, the Bronx Children’s Museum and the Louis Armstrong House Museum get a permanent investment.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:24AM
Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Curious Proposal to Fund New Hampshire’s Arts Council With $1 by Michaela Towfighi

New Hampshire residents pushed back, but lawmakers still plan to decimate the group, which gives grants to theaters and museums.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32AM
Monday, June 9, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook and Other First-Time Tony Winners Discuss Their Victories by Michaela Towfighi

Here’s what Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and four other Tony Award newbies had to say about their wins.

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