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    Cherilyn Marrocco is MAD Dance

    Published March 19, 2012 by

    If you're looking to hone your talents, then go to MAD. Cherilyn Marrocco's MAD (Marrocco Academy of Dance) is open to students of all ages with varying abilities who have the desire to a nurturing, non-competitive environment to develop their talents in various disciplines. Classes in ballet, theater, singing and...
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    Community Supported Art Detroit has arrived!

    Published March 19, 2012 by

    Community Supported Art Detroit is an exciting new model of investment that supports artists in the creation of new work, while establishing relationships with local art supporters, collectors, and patrons like you. As a valued art supporter, you have been invited to a special pre-sale of shares for the inaugural...
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    Advocating policy change to emphasize the “college” in college sports

    Published March 17, 2012 by

    Earlier this week, the New York Times Room for Debate forum asked the following questions:      “Fans are busy filling out their N.C.A.A. brackets this week, but for student-athletes, the madness is year-round. How can we once again emphasize the "collegiate" part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association? How can the Association, the member colleges and the sponsors of the men's basketball tournament look out for the interests of student-athletes?” Amy Perko, who has served as the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletic’s executive director since 2005, responded with the following published commentary: Promoting Academics Advocating policy change to emphasize the "college" in college sports has been the mission of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics for more than two decades. Two core principles in its most recent report, Restoring the Balance: Dollars, Values and the Future of College Sports, are to treat college athletes first and foremost as students - not as professionals - and to reward practices that make educational values a top priority.
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    Spinning the past

    Published March 16, 2012 by

    Way way back in the day, when I inherited some albums from my uncle, the world changed. As a kid, the music I could hear after putting a record on my dad's turntable, moving a needle back...
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    Art, and then some

    Published March 16, 2012 by

      Networking groups for young professionals are nothing new, but one in Akron that has the arts at its center has a different kind of appeal. ArtCetera is a project of the Akron Area Arts Alliance. Under the Arts Alliance's umbrella, it’s reaching out to the younger audiences that every...
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    22 students win scholarships in #FreetoTweet campaign for the First Amendment

    Published March 16, 2012 by

    Today, find out which students have won a $5,000 scholarship for using social media creatively to celebrate the First Amendment through the #FreeToTweet scholarship competition. More than 17,000 messages with the #FreetoTweet hashtag flooded Twitter and other social media on Dec. 15, sent by people sharing how they enjoy their right to free expression. The competition was part of a celebration of the 220th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. Students ages 14 to 22 who tweeted their appreciation for the First Amendment using the hashtag were automatically entered into the competition. Here’s a sample of a winning tweet from 20-year old University of Albany student Nicholas Creegan:
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    News and tips as News Challenge on Networks draws to a close

    Published March 15, 2012 by

    Note: To apply for the News Challenge, and read our FAQ, visit NewsChallenge.org. As we enter the last 48 hours of the Knight News Challenge on Networks, I want to share some news and tips. First, we’ve mentioned that one of the challenge’s criteria is the ability to leverage networks to generate interest in your proposed project. To make that more concrete, the five applications that receive the most likes and reblogs will automatically become semi-finalists. While we will close the contest for submissions at midnight (EST) on Saturday, you will still be able to drum up support for, and discussion about, your proposal. Over the last week I’ve spoken with a lot of potential applicants. Some things I’ve heard, and how I’ve responded:  
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    Bon Voyage to THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS!

    Published March 15, 2012 by

    By Carrie Chapter, Philadelphia Theatre Company Dramaturg On February 19th, Philadelphia Theatre Company waved goodbye to the first post-Broadway production of Kander & Ebb’s THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS. Looking back, it’s difficult to believe such an extraordinary team of artists have already come and gone. The audience response to this show...