A debate between the political theorist Danielle Allen and the right-wing blogger Curtis Yarvin drew a curious crowd — and questions about whether it should be happening at all.
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National African American Museum Faces Uncertainty Without Its Leader
At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is without its director, who stepped down last month.
He Produced ‘Rent’ and ‘Hamilton.’ Now He’s Telling His Own Story.
In “Theater Kid,” Jeffrey Seller reflects on his Broadway career.
A Beloved Soprano to Lead Opera Theater of St. Louis
Patricia Racette, who has a recent history of performing in and directing productions with the company, will begin as its artistic director this fall.
My Oahu: Hike. Eat. Repeat.
Sign up for the Travel Dispatch newsletter. Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips. Get it sent to your inbox.Hawaii’s Oahu island is the kind of place where it seems you never meet a …
As LACMA Gets a New Look, the Art Inside Will Change, Too
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art recently announced that the public would finally be able to preview its new, long-awaited $720 million building starting in June. There will be tours for members and donors along with musical performances by the …
An Operatic ‘Diamond on the Side of the Road’ Catches Light Again
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra is making a fresh case for Douglas Moore’s “Giants in the Earth,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning but long obscure opera.
Sean Combs Jury to Decide if He Led an Entourage or a Criminal Enterprise
Selection of jurors is to begin Monday in a federal case that accuses the music mogul of deploying his employees to help him commit crimes.
A Grand Comeback for a Grand Seaside Hotel
Sign up for the Travel Dispatch newsletter. Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips. Get it sent to your inbox.To the people who know it, the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego is not a page of …
They Were Identical ‘Twinnies’ Who Charmed Orwell, Camus and More
In “The Dazzling Paget Sisters,” Ariane Bankes unearths the writings of her high-society mother and aunt, getting glimpses at the 20th-century figures with whom they cavorted.