By Ben Hernandez, Public Programs Coordinator, MOCAD From its earliest days, MOCAD’s public programming – a variety of music, lectures and panels that complement the Museum’s exhibitions – has provided the community of Detroit with treasures that will carry on for years to come. The breadth of these experiences continues to broaden season by season. The […]
Article · July 13, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Penumbra Theater Company A free performance of Purple Flower took place on July 1, 2011 at Penumbra Theater Company. The play is part of a developmental workshop from Penumbra’s New Play Development Program—OKRA. Playwright Keli Garrett has re-envisioned a 1928 play by African American playwright Marita Bonner, entitled The Purple Flower. The visual artist collaborator […]
Article · July 13, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Colby Damon, BalletX Roger C. Jeffrey’s “a soliloquy among many” makes its world premiere July 20th-24th at Philadelphia’s The Wilma Theater. Today dancer Colby Damon writes about the performance… The forging of choreography can be compared to painting. After an idea is conceived, some artists spend time meticulously filling in each fragment of the piece […]
Article · July 13, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Adrienne Arsht Center staff Proving once again that a Miami summer is never too steamy for the arts, the Adrienne Arsht Center is extending the run of its summer spectacle, “Cirque Éloize iD,” and offering a cool, interactive experience for special VIP ticket holders. The new theatrical, urban circus, which opens July 26, is the […]
Article · July 12, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Chana Budgazad Sheldon, Locust Projects The LAB exhibition is on view now! Stop by Locust Projects Tuesday-Saturday 12-5pm. Congratulations to our LAB graduates on their hard work and exciting exhibition. LAB at Locust Projects: Through August 2011; 155 NE 38 St, Miami; 305-576-8570
Article · July 11, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Jessica Laino, 2011 New World School of the Arts graduate My New World School of the Arts graduating Visual Arts Class of 2011 and I were given an amazing opportunity: the trip of a lifetime. From the mutual generosity of the de la Cruz Collection and Knight Foundation, my fellow students and I were […]
Article · July 11, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Chana Budgazad Sheldon, Locust Projects The second year of Locust Projects’ collaborative LAB (Locust Arts Builders) exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, July 9th from 7-10pm. Under the direction of renowned contemporary artist Monica Lopez de Victoria of the TM Sisters, thirteen local high school students have conceived and executed an ambitious installation. The students, currently attending […]
Article · July 7, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Rick Shiomi, Mu Performing Arts The Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) held its third national conference and festival (ConFest) from June 17th to 27th in Los Angeles. Over 160 theater artists and organizations got together to share ideas and experiences as well as performances. As one of the founding members of this […]
Article · July 7, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
O, Miami went clandestine earlier this year as artist Agustina Woodgate secretly sewed poetry tags into clothes at local thrift shops as part of Miami’s first monthlong poetry festival. Miami New Times videographer Jacob Katel caught some of the action on camera – enjoy the experience!
Article · July 6, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By LeToya Stairs, Rhythm of Africa Music Program & 2010 Knight Arts Challenge Winner “Caribbean Americans have prospered in every sector of our society and enhanced our national character while maintaining the multiethnic and multicultural traditions of their homelands. They are doctors and lawyers, public servants and scientists, and athletes and service members. Their successes inspire […]
Article · July 6, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Margot Helm, Opera San Jose It’s finally feeling like summer in California, and Opera San José hopes to encourage everyone in the Bay Area to get outside and enjoy the lovely days even more by offering two free outdoor concerts! At each event, the company’s Resident Artists will perform a selection of arias, duets […]
Article · July 6, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad