Music
March 18, 2026

Grocery Store Allows Local Latino Musicians To Perform on a “Tiny Desk Concert”-Style Stage

NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts have introduced talented musicians from around the world to new audiences. Its appeal is not only due to the stripped down versions artists play, but also the seemingly ordinary setting of a cramped office space. Drawing inspiration from this format, Fiesta Fresh Market, a Delaware grocery store, hoped to give local artists a similarly ordinary stage—one next to the produce section. And with that, the Mercadito Sessions were born.

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Environment
March 18, 2026

Conservationists Are Planting Giant Sequoia Clones in Detroit To Help Preserve the World’s Largest Trees

The towering giant sequoia has long defined the forests of California. These ancient trees can soar more than 300 feet tall and live for over 3,000 years, making them among the largest and longest-living organisms on Earth. Now, conservationists are giving their descendants a surprising new home in Detroit, Michigan. Volunteers in Detroit have begun planting hundreds of giant sequoia saplings throughout the city.

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Academy
March 17, 2026

Mixed-Media or Single-Medium Art: How To Find the Style That Works for You

Two-dimensional art is ripe with possibilities, and it all starts with the type of medium you choose to work in. Whether you’re painting, drawing, or somewhere in between, what you’re working with can dictate what’s attainable when crafting an image. You don’t, however, have to stick to just one medium. Many artists choose to employ multiple types of media in their work. But what’s right for you: mixed media or a single medium?

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.