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June 4, 2025
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Rutherford Arts
RAA Happenings, June Edition

In our June Happenings, our Exec Director Jeff Lysyczyn shares thoughts on his first year with the RAA (happy work anniversary, Jeff!). Plus we’ve got PLENTY of summer creative events for you and your friends and family!

RAA Happenings, June Edition
May 31, 2025
lit-news
Taffeta Chime
Literary Ways to Fill Summer Break!

If you’ve got kids this summer, here are some events and places to take them to keep them bookish this June! Plus other reading and writing events for all ages!

Literary Ways to Fill Summer Break!
May 26, 2025
arts-advocacy
Mai Hamric
What Is a Teaching Artist—And Why Should You ...

Learn more about the people doing the work at the intersection of creativity and community: teaching artists. How can we better support their work?

What Is a Teaching Artist—And Why Should You Know One?
May 19, 2025
arts-advocacy
Mai Hamric
Why the Arts Matter—And How to Make the Case to ...

When it comes to explaining why the arts matter—especially to those who may not immediately see their value—it can be challenging to find the right words. Here are some ideas to help!

Why the Arts Matter—And How to Make the Case to Others
May 12, 2025
arts-advocacy
Mai Hamric
What Does It Really Mean to Be an Arts Advocate?

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, artist, business owner, student, or simply someone who loves live music or murals—you already have tools that make you an advocate. The key is recognizing them, and then using them with intention.

What Does It Really Mean to Be an Arts Advocate?
Poem Bokoles
May 2, 2023
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Rutherford County Theatre News, May 2023

Poem Bokoles
May 2, 2023
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Rutherford County Theatre News, May 2023

Poem Bokoles shares the latest local theatre news.

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Rutherford Arts
May 1, 2023
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Local composers win awards

Rutherford Arts
May 1, 2023
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Local composers win awards

Local composers in three age categories win recognition from the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta.

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Poem Bokoles
April 1, 2023
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Rutherford County Theatre News, April 2023

Poem Bokoles
April 1, 2023
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Rutherford County Theatre News, April 2023

Poem Bokoles shares the latest local theatre news.

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Rutherford Arts
March 15, 2023

New Murfreesboro Arts Laureates Announced

Rutherford Arts
March 15, 2023
New Murfreesboro Arts Laureates Announced

Join us in congratulating newly selected arts laureates Kara Kemp and Mike James!

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Poem Bokoles
March 4, 2023
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Rutherford County Theatre News, March 2023

Poem Bokoles
March 4, 2023
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Rutherford County Theatre News, March 2023

Poem Bokoles shares the latest local theatre news.

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Poem Bokoles
February 17, 2023
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Rutherford County Theatre News, February 2023

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February 17, 2023
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Rutherford County Theatre News, February 2023

Poem Bokoles shares the latest local theatre news.

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