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Chuck and Karen Lytle extended their influence beyond the senior living industry into philanthropy and community service.
Their involvement grew through organizations including PONCHO (a Seattle arts philanthropy that operated from 1963 to 2013), Seniors Making Art (established by famed glass artist Dale Chihuly), Swedish Medical Center and ultimately the Lytle Center for Pregnancy and Newborns.
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Fas Center For Regulatory Ingenuity and Iclei Usa Launch Local Advisory Council to Build ... 
The CRI Local Advisory Council brings together a diverse cohort of leaders with working knowledge and practical experience in energy, housing, and transportation policy or implementation across local...more
The CRI Local Advisory Council brings together a diverse cohort of leaders with working knowledge and practical experience in energy, housing, and transportation policy or implementation across local...more
Skyart, A South Side Youth Arts Nonprofit, Set to Grow Thanks to $2.5 Million State Grant 
SkyART, a South Side nonprofit, is moving ahead with an expansion of its longtime home.The group aims to provide local youth with more free arts programs.The state grant will help the organization...more
SkyART, a South Side nonprofit, is moving ahead with an expansion of its longtime home.The group aims to provide local youth with more free arts programs.The state grant will help the organization...more
2026 Honors Convocation Marks University Honors Program's 70Th Anniversary 
2026 Honors Convocation marks University Honors Program's 70th anniversary.Two faculty members and a student were recognized for their contributions to the program.KU's Institute for Leadership...more
2026 Honors Convocation marks University Honors Program's 70th anniversary.Two faculty members and a student were recognized for their contributions to the program.KU's Institute for Leadership...more
Living Writers Series Explores 'A/I' 
English and creative writing faculty member Soma Mei Sheng Frazier, author of "Off the Books," is among the speakers for this semester's Living Writers Series.The series will bring nine acclaimed...more
English and creative writing faculty member Soma Mei Sheng Frazier, author of "Off the Books," is among the speakers for this semester's Living Writers Series.The series will bring nine acclaimed...more
September 2026 Exhibitions and Events At Sva 
The exhibition will include a wide variety of these, as well as a recreation of his table easel, original artist's palettes piled high with paint, and other personal ephemera.An exhibition of thesis...more
The exhibition will include a wide variety of these, as well as a recreation of his table easel, original artist's palettes piled high with paint, and other personal ephemera.An exhibition of thesis...more
Why Joe and Corey Bergstein Invested in A New Home At the Artsquest Creative Factory ... 
The Joe & Corey Bergstein Theater, an intimate, 150-seat performing arts venue, will become a hub for comedy, live performances, educational experiences, school field trips, community gatherings and...more
The Joe & Corey Bergstein Theater, an intimate, 150-seat performing arts venue, will become a hub for comedy, live performances, educational experiences, school field trips, community gatherings and...more
A Modest Star Turned Teacher Offers Creative and Career Inspiration 
Ian Holljes is an instructor in the Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship program.He is teaching songwriting, contemporary lyrics, artist development and career strategy.He and Delta Rae are...more
Ian Holljes is an instructor in the Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship program.He is teaching songwriting, contemporary lyrics, artist development and career strategy.He and Delta Rae are...more
How Dolly Parton Improved Our World: 'She Was Helping Everyone' 
Dolly Parton's legacy extended far beyond music, including philanthropy, literacy and cultural influence.A CU Boulder music professor said Partona's songwriting and vocal style brought attention to...more
Dolly Parton's legacy extended far beyond music, including philanthropy, literacy and cultural influence.A CU Boulder music professor said Partona's songwriting and vocal style brought attention to...more
Civis Foundation (Formerly H. van Ameringen Foundation) 
The Civis Foundation supports arts and culture, historic preservation, community building and civic initiatives.Civis describes its current work through four interconnected focus areas: Arts &...more
The Civis Foundation supports arts and culture, historic preservation, community building and civic initiatives.Civis describes its current work through four interconnected focus areas: Arts &...more
Arts Groups in Surprise Receive State Grant Funds 
The Arizona Commission on the Arts announced 409 grant awards totaling $2,655,846.The grants were awarded to a range of diverse organizations and programs spread across the state.The state agency...more
The Arizona Commission on the Arts announced 409 grant awards totaling $2,655,846.The grants were awarded to a range of diverse organizations and programs spread across the state.The state agency...more
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