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    Random Acts of Culture™ lands at MSP airport

    Published December 19, 2011 by

    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

    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

    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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    WXPN’s The Key Studio Sessions meets Sisters 3

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    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

    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

    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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    A tale of two city artists

    Published December 16, 2011 by

    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

    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

    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:...
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    A look inside the Theoroi group

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    By Tessa Retterath, The Schubert Club Theoroi, the Greek word for ambassadors of festivals and celebrations, is a group of 26 young individuals who attend a schedule of events and share about their cultural experiences using social media. [caption id="attachment_30115" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="The Theoroi group at the Dakota Jazz Club...
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    Funding Arts Broward partners with artist Margi Nothard

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    To promote the winning projects for the first annual Funding Arts Broward/Knight New Work Award, FAB! engaged award-winning designer and artist Margi Nothard to create a poster for distribution throughout Broward County. Margi Nothard is the Design Principal and visionary founding partner of Glavovic Studio. Her firm’s mission is to...
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    Random Acts of Culture™ returns to Macon

    Published December 15, 2011 by

    On Friday, Dec 9 the Macon Symphony Orchestra surprised shoppers at a Tanger Outlet Center with seven performances of "Georgia on My Mind." Relive the fun with the video above. Why Does Knight Foundation Fund Random Acts of Culture™? Knight Foundation, like its founders Jack and Jim Knight, focuses on...