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 for fifteen years director of it’s […]
Article · December 20, 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 and Jim Knight, focuses on […]
Article · 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 for the moment with the […]
Article · 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 like Miss Argentina and Phil […]
Article · 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 Hezekiah Jones with their three-part […]
Article · 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 promoting and presenting film as […]
Article · 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, where you’ll find a variety […]
Article · December 19, 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 Knight Foundation Fund Random Acts […]
Article · December 16, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
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. On December 10, the Theoroi group attended their fourth performance, a jazz performance by Cuban Pianist Nachito […]
Article · December 16, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
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 provide innovative design oriented solutions and […]
Article · December 16, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
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 promoting informed and engaged communities. […]
Article · December 15, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad