Public Art & Community Co-Creation: Albert Lea’s new mural invites residents to fill a “doodle grid” on the wall before artist Alejandro Castañón paints the final work, turning the usual behind-the-scenes transfer process into a community moment. Arts Venues & Growth: Youngstown/Warren’s chamber-backed partnership is coordinating events across major local venues to boost long-term population growth and weekend life. Gallery Openings: Wilkes Art Gallery will host a Sept. 11 opening reception for “Menagerie” and “Pickin’ the Ridge,” spotlighting regional winners and outsider work. Outdoor Art Expansion: Royal Botanical Gardens is adding new permanent sculptures to Hendrie Park, including a Canadian premiere and an interactive piece by Ron Baird. Film & Cultural Spotlight: The Venice Film Festival’s lineup leans star-heavy, with notable Arab presence across competition and financing programs. Culture, Memory & History: A report on “Hiroshima Day” in India raises concerns about education and cultural narratives focusing on Japanese victimhood while downplaying earlier aggression. Travel as Culture: A feature on the world’s sleeper trains frames overnight rail as a cultural ritual—part adventure, part storytelling. Philanthropy Through Pop: Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields benefit show raised $20M for women’s well-being via major non-profits. Ancient Discoveries: China’s Helan Mountains reveal a rare four-horse chariot rock carving, adding a new piece to northern Silk Road-era history.