Omicron deals local museums, cultural venues latest hurdle: 'It's relentless' - The Detroit News

One local museum, the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, is still closed nearly two years into the pandemic, though it's had virtual programming. It plans to finally reopen to visitors Feb. 2. Read More

The Latest on Omicron - The New York Times

The public reaction to new Covid-19 variants has followed a familiar cycle. People tend to assume the worst about two different questions — whether the variant leads to faster transmission of ... Read More

Omicron finally declining in the Twin Cities? The sewage says so.

After weeks tracking a sharp rise of COVID in our wastewater, the Met Council has some encouraging news about a potential peak. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ... Read More

The challenges of trying to keep schools open during the omicron surge - NPR

With COVID-19 surging, schools may decide to send students home temporarily. What's going on behind the scenes, as school leaders fight to keep the doors open — despite staffing and safety issues. Read More

Amid staff omicron outbreaks, local restaurant owners search for solutions

Six staff members tested positive for COVID at the peak of the holiday dining season, forcing Owamni By The Sioux Chef to close down a week earlier than planned. Read More

Mayor Lori Lightfoot mandates proof of vaccination for patrons of restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues amid surge of COVID-19 omicron cases - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday said the city will require all restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues to check the vaccination status of patrons age 5 and older, the latest move taken ... Read More

Crowds fill local entertainment venues, but has the industry fully recovered from the COVID-19 shutdown?

Playhouse Square reopened in June with the feel-good musical “The Choir of Man.” The run was so successful, the show played the 1,000-seat Mimi Ohio Theatre for four months. Read More

Omicron Latest, New York Prepares for Omicron, Gaza Rebuilding & Talks

Omicron Latest, New York Prepares for Omicron, Gaza Rebuilding & Talks : Up First from NPR The Biden Administration says it's preparing plans for the possibility that Omicron variant will emerge ... Read More

Grammy Awards Postponed Due to Omicron Variant

The upcoming Grammy Awards were postponed Wednesday due to what organizers called “too many risks” due to the omicron variant. No new date has been announced. The ceremony had been scheduled ... Read More

NYC Media and Entertainment Commissioner on Omicron’s Impact on Broadway and Production

The holiday season was supposed to be a celebratory time for New York City’s theater and live events industries, marking a period of revival after months of setbacks and closures related to ... Read More

Omicron: Music venues report 'catastrophic' audience declines

Fears about the Omicron variant - and a desire to stay safe before Christmas - have led to a sharp decline in bookings and attendances at many entertainment venues, industry figures have said. The ... Read More

Local entertainment venues cancel or change New Year's Eve events due to COVID-19 surge - Winston-Salem Journal

One of the largest local New Year’s Eve celebration events — The Plaids concert at The Ramkat — has been canceled by the venue in response to the record surge in COVID-19 cases. Read More