The Sound of the Giant: Modeling Stadium Acoustics at Estadio Azteca

Digital Engineering 24/7: Five matches of this year's FIFA World Cup® are set to be held in Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca, officially known as "Banorte Stadium" and temporarily renamed "Mexico City Stadium" by FIFA® for its 2026 tournament. Together with Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium, Estadio Azteca is one of only two stadiums to have hosted two FIFA World Cup finals.

PROLIGHTS HaluPix Duo Powers Sombr at Coachella 2026

Lighting&Sound America Online - News: The 2026 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival once again set the standard for large-scale festival production. On the Outdoor Theatre stage, alt-rock artist Sombr delivered a visually striking show, with a wall of 114 PROLIGHTS HaluPix Duo defining the stage design.

Springboard To Design Announces Additional Tony Award-Winning Guest Artists For The 2026 Cohort

Live Design Online: Springboard to Design (SB2D), the tuition-free theatre design program for students from underrepresented communities, today announced additional Tony Award-winning guest artists joining its 2026 roster, alongside the opening of applications for three upcoming programs.

World Cup fans wowed by American stadium LED displays

AV Magazine: International fans have been stunned by the scale and digital technology of World Cup stadiums in the USA, with giant LED screens foremost among the objects of their awe.

Creative sector is Chicago’s third-largest industry, says new study

WBEZ Chicago: The creative sector is Chicago’s third-largest industry and accounts for nearly 213,000 jobs, according to a new economic impact study released Thursday by Arts Alliance Illinois, a statewide advocacy organization.

Syracuse Drops 84 Majors Including Classics, Ceramics and Italian

The New York Times: Syracuse University is closing or halting enrollment in about 20 percent of its academic programs, in a move that the school’s provost said was designed to create a university that would be “more focused, more distinctive and more aligned with student demand.”

Washington Theater Leader Is Out on Opening Night of TLC Musical

The New York Times: Arena Stage, a Washington-based nonprofit theater that is one of the nation’s leading regional institutions, has abruptly parted ways with its artistic director, who submitted a resignation email on Friday, hours before the opening night festivities for a new musical about the ’90s girl group TLC.

Interview: Houses on the Moon Celebrates 25 Years of Amplifying Urgent Stories

www.broadwayworld.com: When Houses on the Moon Theater Company was founded 25 years ago, the company set out with a simple mission, which was to tell deeply human stories that too often go unheard. A quarter century later, that mission has never wavered.

Review Roundup: SINATRA THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre

www.broadwayworld.com: Sinatra The Musical is now officially open at the Aldwych Theatre in London. The production stars Joel Harper-Jackson as Frank Sinatra, Ana Villafañe as the movie goddess Ava Gardner, Phoebe Panaretos as Frank’s first wife, Nancy Sinatra and the Olivier Award-winning Jenna Russell as Frank’s mother, Dolly Sinatra.

REVIEW: Ottawa Fringe delivers geese, gloves, potholes, and more

Intermission Magazine: The annual event’s 29th edition features 62 shows, selected by a lottery system, including pieces in both English and French. I had the chance to catch several of this year’s English-language shows in the Arts Court complex, containing seven of the festival’s 10 venues. This slate of offerings from both local and visiting artists provided a diversity of theatrical experiences, guided by my own pursuit of shows with a metatheatrical bent.

Best New Tools for Summer 2026

Pro Tool Reviews: There are tons of new tools released each quarter—so many that it can be hard to keep track of everything. If you’re after the latest tool announcements from your favorite brands, you’ve come to the right place! We’re staying on top of the BEST new tools, so you have one place to check to see the latest and greatest.

Planning propels your show experience

Woodworking Network: You’ve never been to the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta before. What should you expect? What do you need to know? Or even if you are a veteran attendee, how should you ensure you get the best show experience? Attending IWF can be a powerful experience that changes the trajectory of your business or it can be an expensive, overwhelming waste of time. The difference is planning.

NOW PLAYING: The Black Mirror Experience

www.noproscenium.com: Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror has been delivering dystopic bangers season after season since 2011, giving us glimpses into dark near futures that distressingly seem to keep coming true. The show has become the first real heir of Rod Serling’s Twilight Zone with an anthology format that allow Brooker and his writer’s imaginations to run wild while aiming for the tightest storytelling possible. Which has led to some real television classics.

How We Got Here, and What Comes Next: Unifying Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO

onstagepittsburgh.com: When their marriage becomes legal sometime this summer, only then will the new name and details of the Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO unification be fully revealed. Until that time, they are in the engagement period of a process that will culminate in the region’s two largest professional theater companies merging into one.

How installation art can make plastic waste more tangible

theconversation.com: Science tells us that plastic lives forever. From oceans to urban streets, plastic pollution has become a defining geological marker of our time – entangled with nature, yet often hard to see.

YouTube AI Training Argument Raises Indie Music Community Concerns

www.billboard.com: YouTube has long been one of the most accessible ways for independent artists to get their music out into the world: Anyone can create an account and post content on the site with just a few clicks. But what many artists likely didn’t realize when they clicked “agree” to the platform’s terms of service is that YouTube, and its parent company Google, would later claim the agreement justifies training artificial intelligence models on their music.

Behind the Museum Tower at the New Obama Presidential Center

mymodernmet.com: The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public on June 19, 2026, and with it comes a a campus that is redefining the presidential library. Located in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side, the center is designed to be experienced, not just visited. It surrounds the neighborhood, with pathways and gathering spaces meant to draw people in naturally.

Filmscape Chicago brings industry together this weekend at CineCity Reel Chicago News

reelchicago.com: The Chicago production community has one of its biggest annual gatherings this weekend as Filmscape Chicago returns to CineCity Studios on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, bringing together filmmakers, technicians, artists, students, vendors and industry leaders for two days of education, demonstrations and networking.

These Milwaukee Batteries Have Deep Discounts During Walmart's Deals & More Sale

www.slashgear.com: Cordless tools are pretty convenient, but battery prices can make building up a decent collection difficult, regardless of the manufacturer. Milwaukee is easily one of the best cordless power tool brands on the market today, and it's generally considered to be one of the more reasonably priced premium options, but even its lithium-ion batteries can be a bit on the pricey side if you buy them at full MSRP.

What Success of '28 Weeks Later' Meant for Indiewood

www.indiewire.com: While media consolidation isn’t anything new — just look at literally the last week of stories in the entertainment industry — but it does tend to come in waves. Before the merger madness around Warner Bros., Paramount, and Netflix, there was Hollywood’s “Conglomerate Era,” from 1989 to 2004.

These DeWalt Tools and Accessories Are up to 50% Off for Prime Day

Lifehacker: If you have DIY projects to tackle this summer, having quality tools on hand is essential. DeWalt tools are known and trusted by pros for their reliability and durability, and I have quite a few of them in my professional set at work. But if you’re filling out your own tool kit, you have no doubt noticed that tools can also be quite expensive. Luckily, Amazon Prime Day includes some great discounts on DeWalt tools and accessories—you can save as much as 50%.

Leatherman is Quietly Discounting Its Multitools for Prime Day—And Many Are in Our Editors’ EDC

www.popularmechanics.com: Leatherman has a 40-year history of turning out tools with superior build quality from its Portland, Oregon, factory, all of which have a 25-year warranty attached. Its multitools include blades made with superior steel, drivers that come with a panel of alternate bits, and a host of other tools you’ll actually use—there’s essentially no filler.

Metropolitan Opera Receives $2 Million Grant From New York State

OperaWire: The company announced the news on social media and said, “We are incredibly grateful that the Metropolitan Opera has been awarded a $2 million grant from New York State to support its artistic and operational work. This funding reflects the power of collective advocacy and the importance of investing in New York’s cultural institutions.

Elliot McGucken Suspends Einstein's 'Light Cones' Over Desert Expanses

Colossal: Albert Einstein once said that “the most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” For Dr. Elliot McGucken, the sublime enigmas of nature form the basis of his explorations of landscape and light.

Hundreds of Artists Ask NYC Mayor to Ban AI in Schools

hyperallergic.com: Hundreds of New York City artists have joined a campaign to urge New York City schools to implement a two-year “moratorium” on artificial intelligence in the classroom.

Burning Man Marks 40 Years With Global Solstice Celebration

www.ticketnews.com: Burning Man is marking its 40th anniversary by taking the celebration far beyond Black Rock City. The Burning Man Project announced a global solstice initiative inviting communities around the world to gather on June 21, create art, build effigies, host campouts and stage their own moments of connection in the spirit of the long-running cultural movement.

Greek National Opera Returns to Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus With Reimagined MEDEA

www.broadwayworld.com: The Greek National Opera returned to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus with a reimagined version of the historic production of Cherubini’s Medea, which featured Maria Callas in the title role, stage direction by Alexis Minotis, sets and costumes by Yannis Tsarouchis, and choreography by Maria Hors. On Saturday, 20 June 2026, the entire cast and creative team of this production were met with a thunderous ovation from a crowd of 10,000 spectators.

Danley Sound Labs Unveils Exodus Modular Loudspeaker System

ProSoundWeb: Danley Sound Labs has announced the launch of Exodus, a new modular loudspeaker system available in two series that introduces proprietary Cohearix Lens Technology to the professional audio market working with the company’s Synergy Horn technologies in a design to deliver enhanced phase coherence, pattern control, and point-source integrity.

SZA Slams Generative Music AI and Diplo for Exploiting Black Artists

www.rollingstone.com: Each time SZA speaks out against AI, she seems to hate it even more than before. While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.

BAFTA Announces Student Award Finalists

www.hollywoodreporter.com: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced on Monday the 15 finalists for the 2026 BAFTA Student Awards, chosen by BAFTA members from more than 600 submissions from universities worldwide across the film, games, and immersive categories.

One for the History Books

The Chicago Flyhouse, Inc.: After years of planning and construction, the Obama Presidential Center opened to the public last Friday, June 19, 2026. Flyhouse is incredibly honored to have played a role in this historic project—a landmark for the U.S., the city of Chicago, and especially Chicago’s South Side and Jackson Park neighborhood.

Studio 54 is getting a massive $100 million renovation — here’s what’s changing

secretnyc.co: Plans are currently moving forward for a massive $100 million renovation of Studio 54. Led by the Roundabout Theatre Company—which has owned the property since 2003—the sweeping project aims to bring the 99-year-old building into the modern era.

What to expect from Pittsburgh's 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'

www.wyep.org: This week on the Pittsburgh Music Hour, Brian Siewiorek talks to local artist Treasure Treasure about her role in the City Theatre production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” The production is doing an extended run at the Greer Cabaret Theater through June 14, and features a number of Pittsburgh musicians.

The political awkwardness of the 2026 Tony Awards

The Spectator: Every year, the American theater world gathers in New York to celebrate the best of the best, and every year, writers like me ask why the judges have made increasingly baffling decisions.

17 Of The Weirdest Tools That Serve A Practical Purpose

www.slashgear.com: Humanity's love affair with tools goes back tens of thousands of years. Our ancient ancestors made their first tools from stone, wood, and bone. Later, they developed ways to manipulate metals like bronze and iron. New tools meant that we could acquire new materials and, with new materials, that we could develop new tools, and so on.