Wanted: A few passionate board members

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Wanted: A few passionate board members

Published June 8, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Laura Bruney, Arts & Business Council We know that a solid board of directors is the foundation an arts group needs to succeed in this tough economy. An engaged and enthused board of directors can make all the difference in helping a group move forward. Now more than ever,...

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Art is jumping off the walls

Published June 8, 2012 by Anne Tschida

Get ready. Hold your breath. Jump into the jam-packed group shows opening up on Saturday, June 9. These exhibits, in which very little light or white space gets through from one piece to another, have become a bit of...

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“Post-industrial Complex” now on display at MOCAD

Published June 8, 2012 by Jeremy Schmall

Although our lives rely completely on a hyper-industrial global economy, a belief in the promise of industrialization itself — which is the promise of less burdensome living for all — is on the wane, especially in a city like Detroit, where it is all too apparent that a total reliance...

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Putting on a show: “Hairspray” comes to Akron Civic Theatre

Published June 8, 2012 by Roger Durbin

Several high school-aged kids in the Akron area won't have any problem saying what they did during their summer vacation. Students from many public and private high schools, along with at least one home-schooled student, responded to a city-wide call for auditions put out by the Akron Civic Theatre in...

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What is the Miami Rail?

Published June 7, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

Earlier this month Nina Johnson-Milewski, publisher of the Miami Rail, granted KnightArts a sneak peek of the first issue of the Miami Rail. Today Phong Bui, publisher of The Brooklyn Rail, expands on the origins of and concept behind the Miami Rail. Click here to read the complete article and...

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Five schools in one show at Moore

Published June 7, 2012 by CSchwartz

Every year the Galleries at Moore College of Art & Design present “5 into 1,” an exhibit featuring work by recent BFA and MFA graduates from Philadelphia’s five art and design schools: Moore College of Art & Design, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Tyler School of Art, University of...

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The Little Haiti Cultural Center comes into its own

Published June 7, 2012 by Neil de la Flor

Since opening its doors to artists and the community, the Little Haiti Cultural Center (LHCC) has steadily become a vital cultural landmark for the region. Although its mission is to showcase and expose Afro-Carribbean art, culture and entertainment to the community, the center also provides vital high-tech space and a...

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Transport yourself to another realm with “Fairytales, Fantasy and Fear”

Published June 7, 2012 by Katherine Balcerek

What do a wolf covered in tar, a knit Batman suit and a paper skull with fantastical insects have in common? These objects d’art are seemingly disparate, and yet the Mint Museum’s Annie...

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Soprano Gutiérrez returns for Saturday recital

Published June 7, 2012 by Gregory Stepanich

Eglise Gutiérrez is something of a big deal on the coloratura scene. A soprano with a powerful voice and strong technique, she has taken on some of the standard roles in the repertoire ("Lucia di Lammermoor," "La Sonnambula" and, next month, "I Capuleti e...

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Random Acts of Culture™ arrives at IKEA Philadelphia

Published June 6, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

On Saturday, May 26 the Opera Company of Philadelphia surprised shoppers at IKEA Philadelphia with a surprise Mozart performance. Enjoy the video above and the pictures below. Why Does Knight Foundation Fund Random Acts of Culture™? Knight Foundation, like its founders Jack and Jim Knight, focuses on promoting informed and...

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Young area dancers are off to see the world — of professional dance

Published June 6, 2012 by Roger Durbin

The Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet has a past. And what a history it is. As Mia Klinger, its artistic director tells it, CVYB (a Knight Arts grantee) is one of the oldest youth ballets in the country. Fourth probably. It also has a wonderful tradition of creating new ballets that...

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Tiny Dynamite Productions summer 2012 update

Published June 6, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Emma Gibson, Tiny Dynamite Productions Tiny Dynamite Productions (2011 Knight Arts Challenge winners for their project ‘a Play, a Pie and a Pint’) are currently in rehearsal for ‘The Country’, by British playwright, Martin Crimp. This marks the first full length production for the company following the success of...

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Walker West Music Academy welcomes pianist Mary Louise Knutson

Published June 6, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Peter Leggett, Walker West Music Academy On May 19th, Walker West Music Academy welcomed Minneapolis based jazz pianist Mary Louise Knutson. As a graduate of Lawrence University Conservatory, she has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby McFerrin, Dianne Reeves, Slide Hampton, Richie Cole, Von Freeman, and Billy Hart; and toured...

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Summertime Driveway Tour is coming to a backyard near you

Published June 6, 2012 by Susannah Schouweiler

One of my all-time favorite summertime traditions is starting up again: Open Eye Figure Theatre has just begun its beloved Driveway Tour, for which the company of puppeteers, led by Michael Sommers and Susan Haas, takes its show on the road. With a charming, cleverly designed mobile puppet theater in...

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Jewish Museum of Florida welcomes M-DCPS Cultural Passport students

Published June 5, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Jo Ann Arnowitz, Jewish Museum of Florida The Cultural Passport program provides students with a vibrant insight into the immigration experience of all families in our multicultural community through their visits to the Jewish Museum of Florida. By exploring the significant contributions of the Jewish people in the state,...