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Man Research Theatre and your mama, too

Published September 13, 2012 by Neil de la Flor

In Aimé Cesairé's Notebook of a Return to the Native Land, the Martiniquan poet writes: “The only thing worth beginning: the end of the world of course!” Of course! What? I had no idea what Cesairé was talking about until I heard Cornell West lecture last year at the University...

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Krista Svalbonas at Gravy

Published September 13, 2012 by CSchwartz

Located in the middle of the Frankford Avenue Arts Corridor is the Gravy Studio and Gallery, a collaborative space that promotes the work of local photographers. On display right now is the “Penumbra Installation” by artist Krista Svalbonas, which straddles the line between photography and painting with a show that...

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Dinnerstein Bach concert will be major event

Published September 12, 2012 by Gregory Stepanich

Simone Dinnerstein. Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco Although keyboards themselves have changed over the centuries, so that the music of the 18th century can sometimes sound incongruous on the big concert grand pianos we know today, the music of J.S. Bach remains central to the pianist’s repertoire....

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Don’t miss the Western Sculpture Park festival this weekend

Published September 12, 2012 by Susannah Schouweiler

With the start of a new arts season, my inbox is just stuffed with press releases for festivals and public art projects, various and sundry launches and shows around town. With all that’s going on, don’t let this weekend’s Western Sculpture Park Festival pass you by. ...

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The 567 features work by Macon comic book artist Ray Snyder

Published September 12, 2012 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye

A detail of a page inked by Snyder for Marvel comics. A small town near the geographic center of the state, Macon, Ga. is seemingly a confusing place. Often, when one learns of it’s trove of world-class musicians, current revitalization efforts, wealth of artistic talent, or...

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Tuesday Musical kicks off 125th season with pianist Emanuel Ax

Published September 12, 2012 by Roger Durbin

What began 125 years ago as a group of young ladies getting together on Tuesdays to sing and play for one another has turned into a classical paradise of international performers and exquisite artists that is Tuesday Musical, a Knight Arts grantee. According to executive director Barbara Feld, this year's...

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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens welcomes M-DCPS Cultural Passport students

Published September 11, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Wendy Wolf, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, one of Miami’s National Historic Landmarks, is pleased to provide field study experiences in the arts, history and environment as one of the Cultural Passport partners for 4th grade students and teachers. This year Vizcaya welcomed 896 students and...

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Philadelphia Theatre Company’s back-to-season reading list

Published September 11, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Carrie Chapter Philadelphia Theatre Company At Philadelphia Theatre Company, our PEP (Patron Enrichment Programming) events could be described as the goodie bags distributed at a birthday party – tasty diversions reminiscent of the core celebration, as well as a sweet way of saying, “Thank you for coming!” At least,...

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DANCECleveland presents a masterclass with the Trey McIntyre Project

Published September 11, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Tom Sarago, DANCECleveland DANCECleveland, The University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Hall and Dance Program are proud to present a repertory masterclass with Brett Perry and Ashley Werhun of the Trey McIntyre Project. The masterclass takes place on Saturday, October 6 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at The University...

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Opening “Bridges” to overlooked art

Published September 11, 2012 by Anne Tschida

Robert Flynn, "Spray." Bridge Red Studios/Project Space (a Knight Arts grantee) is up to its old tricks again: showing work from established artists that too often have fallen off the contemporary art map in Miami. In this case, it’s the work of Robert Flynn, who shockingly...

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MOCAD openings: “Vision in a Cornfield” & “Anri Sala: Two Films”

Published September 11, 2012 by Rosie Sharp

The winter program at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (a Knight Arts grantee) opened on Friday in a blowout event featuring live music, colorful attendees and the unveiling of two incredibly fascinating exhibits. "Vision in a Cornfield" has transformed the MOCAD's main gallery into a...

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Homunculus Inc. presents “Ghost Sonata”

Published September 11, 2012 by CSchwartz

Homunculus Inc. – the Philadelphia-based theater company – is currently participating in the Philly Fringe Festival (a Knight Arts grantee) with its brand new translation and adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic chamber play “Ghost Sonata.” The haunting play will aptly take place at the Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art (PhilaMOCA)...

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“Love, Death and Naked Turtles” – UNC Charlotte’s Faculty Dance Concert

Published September 10, 2012 by Katherine Balcerek

“Omie Wise,” a folk murder ballad, is familiar to many North Carolinians; it tells the story of Naomi Wise, who was murdered by Jonathan Lewis in Randolph County. The story was romanticized by 19th century author Braxton Craven and made more popular by the voice of Doc Watson. Now the...

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“Read This!” distills the best of indie bookselling into a charming, pocket-sized collection

Published September 10, 2012 by Susannah Schouweiler

When I moved to the Twin Cities, my first job here was as a bookseller at the Hungry Mind bookstore (later known as Ruminator Books) in St. Paul, where I worked for several years until it shuttered in 2004. Hungry Mind was one of those truly charmed bookshops, known —...

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Second Sunday moves to earlier time for September, October shows

Published September 10, 2012 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye

Hundreds of people regularly attend Second Sunday concerts in Washington Park. An earlier post on this blog discussed how Second Sunday at Washington Park in Macon, Ga. is a successful example of how the arts can play a significant role in community revitalization. During the hot...