By Michael Bolton, Opera Company of Philadelphia What happens when thousands of people descend upon one of the nation’s most historic sites to experience the arts? Lots of people smile! Arts lovers and novices joined together with their friends and families to see the Opera Company of Philadelphia’s opening night production of Bizet’s Carmen, as […]
Article · October 6, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
The White House has officially proclaimed that October is “National Arts and Humanities Month” (NAHM). Let the celebrating begin! Held every October and coordinated by Americans for the Arts, NAHM is billed as “the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation.” President Obama issued a proclamation recognizing the value of the […]
Article · October 6, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
The symphony goes mobile today as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra releases DSO To Go, a free mobile app. Available for for iPhone, iTouch, iPad, Android and mobile web platforms, DSO To Go gives patrons a “handheld passport to all things DSO.” Think free access to “Live from Orchestra Hall” webcasts, direct links to Facebook & Twitter […]
Article · October 6, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
The Akron Civic Theatre is pleased to announce its 2011-2012 season of national attractions and locally produced events. Icons of American entertainment Willie Nelson (November 4th), and The Oak Ridge Boys (December 9th) are among the national acts scheduled to appear. Among the locally produced events are performances by The Akron Symphony, Ballet Theatre of […]
Article · October 5, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
Last May, the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestrawas one of 36 winners named in the first year of the Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia. The orchestra’s winning idea to give audiences free, hands-on conducting lessons in front of professional musicians and a live audience won the organization $25,000. They’ll kick off their iConduct! series with four free […]
Article · October 5, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Jessie Raynor, Akron Arts Alliance Steve Albrecht, president of a locally-owned chain of 16 grocery stores called Acme Fresh Markets, recently presented the Akron Area Arts Alliance with a $1,500 donation — a percentage of the sales of new reusable shopping bags. Decorated with colorful original artwork created by sculptor/designer Don Drumm (left), the […]
Article · October 3, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
Dancer Silas Riener is currently on tour with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company’s Legacy Tour, a Knight Arts granteee. Today he checks in with a report from Westbeth By Silas Riener, Merce Cunningham Dance Company There are, by my count, 8 remaining rehearsal days for the Merce Cunningham Dance Company at our Westbeth home. The studio that […]
Article · October 3, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Jennifer Thomas, Knight Foundation’s Program Director/Akron MOMIX’s performance on Saturday night in Akron, OH, of Botanica was a huge success. 1,900 people were in attendance for an incredible performance of dance, props and optical illusions. The Knight Foundation’s $15,000 grant allowed DanceCleveland to engage about 300 new audience members who have not previously experienced […]
Article · October 3, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
Here we go! The second year of the Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia launched today, and we’re ready to hear your best ideas for the city’s vibrant arts scene! Applications are now being accepted right here through Oct. 31. We believe the arts can engage and enrich communities and that your ideas can make an impact. […]
Article · October 3, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Tracy Belcher, Miami Art Museum The new Miami Art Museum, which will be an anchor of the 29-acre Museum Park overlooking Biscayne Bay, is already 20 feet out of the ground! To document its rapid progress, MAM has set up a live webcam with a view of the Museum Park site, updating every 15 […]
Article · September 30, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, a Knight Arts grantee, hit the road Sept 29 as Leonard Slatkin and the orchestra performed “Go Get ‘Em Tigers” at the Somerset Collection. Enjoy the video above!
Article · September 30, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad