Adalberto Delgado: Again, After All These Years

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Adalberto Delgado: Again, After All These Years

Published December 20, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad

By Janet Batet, Miami Arts Journalist Under the Bridge is the name of the new art space recently added to the Miami art circuit network. Located in North Miami –just below the Red Bridge Studios– and under the direction of Lou Anne Colodny, founding director of MOCA North Miami and...

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Apps for Communities Challenge celebrates winners

Published December 20, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller

Last week in Silicon Valley, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and Knight Foundation announced the winners of the 'Apps for Communities Challenge.' $100,000 in prizes were awarded for apps that bring local information to underserved communities.

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Kevin Kling’s “Of Mirth and Mischief,” on stage and the airwaves

Published December 19, 2011 by Susannah Schouweiler

Recently, playwright and raconteur Kevin Kling was named “artist in residence” for Minnesota Public Radio. It’s a three-year position, for which he’ll develop original live programming, write some commentary for broadcast and host storytelling...

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Random Acts of Culture™ lands at MSP airport

Published December 19, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad

On Wednesday, Dec 14 resident teaching dance artists from Ordway Center for the Performing Arts surprised travelers and diners at MSP International Airport with four classical performances choreographed to the blues. Enjoy the performances above. Why Does Knight Foundation Fund Random Acts of Culture™? Knight Foundation, like its founders Jack...

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Artists Lyons and Ace encourage contemplation

Published December 19, 2011 by carmella.jarvi

Painters Ruth Ava Lyons and Katherine Ace have an exhibit through this Friday, Dec. 23 at Hidell/Brooks Gallery in Charlotte that encourages contemplation. At first glance these two artists are quite different. Yet look deeper and see there are similarities between their work. Both explore dichotomies and have metaphors embedded...

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Holiday festivities take center stage in Philly theatre

Published December 19, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad

By Ned Warwick for the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia Holiday shows are everywhere these days—in schools, on community stages and in professional theatres, big and little. It strikes me that part of the explanation for the popularity of this theme is the confluence of theatre’s natural exuberance and instinct...

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Former FCC Chair Reed Hundt: The digital revolution is just getting started

Published December 19, 2011 by Robertson.Adams

Reed Hundt, former chairman of the FCC This post is part of the Digital Revolution and Democracy series, which offers idea-inspiring interviews with thought leaders who are shaping the future of media and democracy. More at knightfoundation.org/focas.

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WXPN’s Key Studio Sessions meets Blayer Pointdujour

Published December 19, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad

By Bruce Warren, WXPN For the second video profile and recording session for WXPN’s Key Studio Sessions, we profiled Blayer Pointdujour and The Rockers Galore. Pointdujour is a musician with roots in Hatian kompa music, reggae, punk and hip-hop and he has been a longtime side player in Philadelphia acts...

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WXPN’s The Key Studio Sessions meets Sisters 3

Published December 19, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad

By Bruce Warren, WXPN WXPN launched it’s inaugural video for The Key Studio Sessions in August with the local Philadelphia band Sisters 3 including the Sadler siblings—Annachristie, Beatrice and Cassandra. Sisters 3 are known largely for their collaborative work among the Philadelphia folk community, backing up Hoots And Hellmouth and...

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Jealously and revenge come to Aventura

Published December 19, 2011 by Neil de la Flor

A reinterpreted and intimately produced version of the classical French opera, "Carmen," opens next month at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Jan. 5 and 6, 2012 at 8 p.m. Choreographed by Tomas Mazuch, artistic director of Ballet Etoile, this version of...

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Year-end recap: Miami Beach Cinematheque

Published December 19, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad

Dana Keith, Director and Founder, Miami Beach Cinematheque As the first year in our new location comes to a close, I am happy to report that the Miami Beach Cinematheque, with the help of Knight Foundation and many other foundations, individuals, and sponsors, has remained true to our mission of...

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MOCAD for the Holidays

Published December 19, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad

By Carlie Dennis, MOCAD This year for the holidays, MOCAD is getting in the spirit by offering lots of new products in our store, a new membership program and fun holiday programming! If you’re looking for special, unexpected gifts for your loved ones this season, don’t miss the MOCAD store,...

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A tale of two city artists

Published December 16, 2011 by Anne Tschida

Two artists who have work up in Miami — one with a museum show, the other a single installation — have nonetheless an interesting common thread that reveals something about the current arts landscape...

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Random Acts of Culture™ arrives at the library

Published December 16, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad

On Tuesday, Nov 1 a trio of singers from the Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Curtis Institute of Music and Temple University surprised visitors at the Free Library of Philadelphia with four performances of Der hölle Rache from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte. Enjoy the experience with the video above. Why Does...

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Something to look forward to: Forward Arts

Published December 16, 2011 by vmiller

In lieu of the big disappointment caused by the scrapping of the proposed M-1 rail line down Woodward, here are a few thoughts on the unique ways our city is still awesome. Focusing on a particular group who embodies the spirit we need to get through this trough transition period:...