Local arts and entertainment articles
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Legendary local entertainer Al Waterson has died
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Legendary local entertainer Albert "Al" Waterson passed away on Sunday. Waterson died of cancer at the age of 77. He was born in Honolulu and began his entertaining career in his 20s and performed nationally, internationally and throughout Hawaii. Waterson sang, acted in Hollywood films and helped with numerous non-profit organizations. He []
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Local Art Orgs Receive Capital Projects Funding from NYS
Two Chautauqua County art organizations are receiving capital projects funding through the New York State Council on the Arts. Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will receive $50,000 for entrance and reception safety renovations. 1891 Fredonia Opera House will receive $93,000 for opera house seat replacement. Governor Kathy Hochul said, “From historic sites to new multi-use […]
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Charleston Anime Fest celebrates international art and local community
Animated Japanese film and TV, also called anime, combines rich, diverse storylines with gorgeous artwork, and it’s really grown in popularity in North America over the past several years. In fact, it’s more mainstream than ever: The dystopian anime Attack on Titan was one the most viewed TV shows in the United States in 2023, […]