“Three Men on a Horse” is a fun ride of a play at Coach House Theatre

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“Three Men on a Horse” is a fun ride of a play at Coach House Theatre

Published November 28, 2014 by Roger Durbin

And they're off! The cast of Coach House Theatre's "Three Men on a Horse" gallops delightfully through the fast-pace, quick-witted comedy set in 1930s New Jersey. The play, written by John Cecil Holm and veteran Broadway play director George Abbott, takes up the tale of a mild-mannered writer of greeting...

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Springboard for the Arts’ Laura Zabel arrives at We Day

Published November 27, 2014 by Valerie Nahmad

By Laura Zabel, Springboard for the Arts This month I had the opportunity to give a short speech at We Day in Minnesota. We Day is “an annual series of stadium-sized events, We Day brings together world-renowned speakers and performers with tens of thousands of youth to kick-start a year...

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Patricia Kopatchinskaja performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in D Minor

Published November 27, 2014 by Valerie Nahmad

By Stephen Sokolouski, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Patricia Kopatchinskaja’s tenure as an Artistic Partner began last weekend with concerts in Uptown Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Mahtomedi. The remarkable performances captivated audiences—Pioneer Press critic Rob Hubbard described the first night as an “adrenaline-fueled thrill ride of a concert, one that...

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Big Night in Little Haiti arrives at the Miami Book Fair

Published November 27, 2014 by Valerie Nahmad

This month was a special edition of Big Night in Little Haiti. Big Night celebrated Haitian Roots Month (November) with the US debut of Lakou Mizik, an amazing Haitian musical collective, and brought a taste of the signature monthly event to The Swamp at the 31st Miami Book Fair International....

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Corner Concerts initiate high spirits with music and location

Published November 27, 2014 by Y-O Latimore

Corner Concert #3 - New Madrid, White Violet and 100 Watt Horse at the Historic Shriner Temple flyer. There's an interesting concept going on around town with the Corner Concerts. Just imagine going to a show every month at a different location where indie artists...

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Olympic choreographer Shen Wei takes over Miami’s Freedom Tower

Published November 27, 2014 by Neil de la Flor

Art Basel is one of the most adrenalized and splendidly exhausting art events of the year. It's the Black Friday of the art world, and the unofficial launch of the 'season' in Miami. The Miami Beach Convention Center alone receives about 75,000 visitors over five days, and that doesn't include...

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Ballet Theatre Of Ohio’s much beloved “Nutcracker” coming to Akron Civic Theatre

Published November 27, 2014 by Roger Durbin

Under Christine Meneer, artistic director of Ballet Theatre of Ohio, the annual and much loved “Nutcracker” will be performed for the 22nd year in a row at the Akron Civic Theatre November 29 through December 7. Meneer’s run of this production is uncanny for its continuing popularity. As Meneer as...

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A farewell plus a shortlist of St. Paul arts organizations to be thankful for this holiday season

Published November 26, 2014 by Susannah Schouweiler

George Morrison, "Spirit Path," pastel on paper, courtesy of MMAA. This touring show is coming to the Minnesota History Center on February 14, 2015 After more than three years covering the city’s cultural scene for Knight Arts, I’m moving on. Beginning in December, my friend and...

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Diana Lowenstein celebrates a silver anniversary

Published November 26, 2014 by Anne Tschida

A glimpse of all the artwork inside the Diana Lowenstein galleries. Diana Lowenstein opened up a gallery 25 years ago in Buenos Aires, originally called Der Brücke (named after the early 20th-century German Expressionist movement); it opened up in Miami 15 years ago, first in Coral...

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“The Other and I” film and panel discussion

Published November 26, 2014 by Valerie Nahmad

By Caridad Castro, Miami Dade College Liberal Arts & Sciences Department “Funding for this program was provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those...

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Multimedia artist MK Guth presents “Advice Station for Miami Beach” at Aqua Art Miami

Published November 26, 2014 by Valerie Nahmad

By Daniel Peabody, director Elizabeth Leach Gallery Advice Station for Miami Basel is the latest project by multimedia artist MK Guth. Advice Station will be presented at Aqua Art Miami December 3-7 2014. Advice Station is part psychiatry office and part information booth where visitors can sit and talk about...

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A Butterfly trapped between two worlds

Published November 26, 2014 by Valerie Nahmad

By Sebastian Spreng, Visual Artist and Classical Music Writer In the Puccini operatic canon, Madama Butterfly occupies no middle ground as to audience views. Those who adore Puccini’s exquisite Oriental painting with passion á la italiana will never make peace with those who can’t stand the story of a geisha...

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Miami Jazz Institute immerses students in America’s music

Published November 26, 2014 by Mark Hart

Mark Hart is executive and artistic director of the Community Arts Program, a Knight Arts Challenge South Florida winner to create the Miami Jazz Institute. Since its inception in the early 20th century, jazz has been a reflection of American culture and is widely considered the truly original American art form. Yet many graduate from high school with little knowledge of the historical importance and practical applications of jazz. The Community Arts Program (CAP), with its Miami Jazz Institute, stimulates children—of all ages, areas and schools—through the richness of jazz.

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Arts at Reading Terminal Market: Nov 2014

Published November 25, 2014 by Valerie Nahmad

By Ann Mintz, Reading Terminal Market On November 9, world indie songstress Eleanor Dubinsky brought her eclectic repertoire to Reading Terminal Market. Born in St. Louis, Dubinsky’s music is influenced by extensive travels in Europe, Latin and South America. A favorite at Philadelphia arts venues such as the Kimmel Center’s...

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HNAF Poster Auction kicks of a season of great value for art collectors

Published November 25, 2014 by Rosie Sharp

The bidding was silent and furious at the HNAF poster auction. Saturday, November 22nd was a banner night for the arts in Hamtramck. There was a packed house for the Ben Hall/Andrew Mehall artist talk at Popps Packing, as well as a lively crowd on hand...