Archives: August 2024

Stepping away from corporate life for a night of creative expression at the “After Work” Art Show

The "After Work" Art Show at Hotel No Vacancy highlights the journey of four local artists reclaiming their passion

Photo Courtesy of Galina Pikheeva Four artists will escape their corporate personas for one night and display their passion for art at the “After Work” Art Show this Friday. Organized by Nam Nguyen, this show will also feature Galina Pikheeva, Shayna Strahm, and Zeuz, debuting the new event space at Hotel No Vacancy, The Lobby. Having previously set aside their…

Navigating A.I.’s blurred reality from deepfakes, cheapfakes, and AI alternations ahead of November’s election

Design by Cassondra Jones The lines between reality and illusion have become more blurred than ever. Especially in some of the most recent political campaigns and coverage, where the misinformation can cause global change. This year marks the first election year where artificial intelligence can truly affect the polls, manipulating voters into believing the most unbelievable. What we could see…

Photos: The Deslondes previewed their forthcoming LP at Knuckleheads

The Deslondes. // photo by Allison Scavo The Deslondes with Desiree Cannon Knuckleheads Wednesday, July 24 The Deslondes, a New Orleans quintet comprised of Dan Cutler, Sam Doores, Riley Downing, Cameron Snyder, and John James Tourville, hit Knuckleheads on Wednesday, July 24 ahead of the September release of their new album, Roll It Out. Oakland country folk songwriter Desiree Cannon…

With 2024 campaign growing intense, watchdogs warn of election threats

Voters cast their ballots in Boise, Idaho, during the May 2022 primary. Idaho was one of three states this year that banned the use of ranked choice voting. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun) Voter intimidation, an exodus of election workers fed up with harassment and continued misinformation and disinformation campaigns threaten the integrity of the November elections, officials with…