Limelight – Arts and Music

"I’ve made time to listen to NPR every morning, hoping to hear his voice on the radio, so I can go over to the canvas still in the corner of my room and begin to paint."

"Writers are tenders of the necropolis—people who take care of the city of the dead."

Staples is a legendary performer who's received Grammy nominations in blues, gospel, folk and pop alike.

A six-year-old nonprofit dedicated to connecting and empowering women sponsors a lively annual festival.

To "help foster peace and joy in the community and the world at large" is "just a really great thing."

The 113-days-long Summer Festival of the Arts includes events in music, theater, film and visual art, and is hosted by seven different venues in Bloomington.

The experience of watching the artisans at work and then developing a piece of one's own is as unique as the art that's sure to result from it.

"Just having the courage to put yourself out there is a pretty amazing thing. So I personally am excited about that."

A look at what's in the headlines this week in national arts news.

A look at what's in the headlines this week in local arts news.