Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Americana
Every small town is unique. Where the suburbs seem to have a chain store on every corner, and big cities live in their own little worlds, no two small towns are going to be exactly the same. They may have grown larger then smaller. They may be typical farm towns or company towns, college towns […]
In an historic, red brick warehouse where old cars once were assembled, the world of rural art now finds a home at the Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art. This new facility brings an old building back to life serving a role in art appreciation and cultural preservation. In 1880, there was a livery stable […]
Meet Me At the Library: A Place to Foster Social Connection and Promote Democracy, by Shamichael Hallman “A community is not a machine,” writes Eric Liu, in his introduction to Shamichael Hallman’s book, Meet Me at the Library (Island Press, 2024). “A community is a garden: a complex adaptive ecosystem in which all kinds of […]
The Pursuit of HappinessRural communities are more than just places to live—they are the heart and soul of cultural traditions, historical narratives, and creative expression. Arts, culture, and history play an essential role in defining what makes a community special, enriching the quality of life for residents while offering unique opportunities for tourism and economic […]
Implementing arts-driven community and economic development to improve the places we live and love. Seasonal arts and culture ideas can be powerful drivers of economic growth in communities large and small, creating jobs, boosting tourism, and fostering local engagement. For community planners and economic developers, these initiatives act as valuable “cultural anchors,” stabilizing local economies […]
