Now that school is back in session, Young At Art Museum offers an array of after-school and weekend Art Classes in state-of-the-art studios that tap inner creativity and expression. At a time when schools are cutting arts classes and programs, we at Young At Art firmly believe that arts education is not a luxury but […]
Article · September 8, 2010 by Valerie Nahmad
By Raffaele Cardone, general & artistic director Miami Lyric Opera The recent performances of Puccini’s La Boheme (July 15 and 17th) received very positive reviews by English and Spanish media. I have been lucky enough to receive many calls and emails with compliments and enthusiastic words of encouragement. Some commented that it was one of […]
Article · September 1, 2010 by Valerie Nahmad
After the global success of their unique take on rhythm and physical theatre, the creators of Stomp have taken their concept to a new level: where Stomp creates rhythm with everyday objects, the Lost and Found Orchestra’s Pandemonium transforms everyday objects into orchestral instruments, representing every section of a symphony orchestra, with strings, woodwind and […]
Article · September 1, 2010 by Valerie Nahmad
Excitement is brewing as the start of our 25th Anniversary Season approaches – not only because of the four Company Premieres and amazing ballets we will perform, but also because the Opus One Orchestra is returning! Maestro Gary Sheldon, new to Opus One and Miami City Ballet, has been appointed as principal conductor and will […]
Article · September 1, 2010 by Valerie Nahmad
The Upper Eastside Garden closed in Spring 2010. Its Back 9 Putt Putt Course with hazards designed by artists, Beatriz Monteavaro and Bert Rodriguez, have been donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade. Contact the Kendall Club to find out more or visit their website to make a donation. If you would like […]
Article · September 1, 2010 by Valerie Nahmad
Acclaimed veteran director Frank McClain has been hired to direct the staging for the Akron Symphony’s upcoming production of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess after recently working with Maestro Christopher Wilkins on a similar production in Orlando. Frank McClain served as the Resident Stage Director at the former Orlando Opera Company, where he directed Il Trovatore, L’elisir d’amore, Candide, and Le […]
Article · September 1, 2010 by Valerie Nahmad
By Akron Art Museum Staff The Akron Art Museum staff has begun our two year project of making our entire collection accessible online. We’ve hired Keith Freund to be our Collections Information Coordinator. Keith formerly managed our donor database as part of the museum’s development department, and has a master’s degree in library and information science […]
Article · September 1, 2010 by Valerie Nahmad
After a busy two years, we took a short program break over the summer months. But now, the Gold Coast Jazz Society is up and running again with the monthly First Friday Jazz Jams program. The Jazz Jams, our monthly jazz jam sessions for student jazz musicians, began again in August. For those who are […]
Article · August 30, 2010 by Valerie Nahmad
This summer, in partnership with mnartists.org, Springboard for the Arts launched Community Supported Art (CSA). CSA is based on the community supported agriculture model and aims to directly connect artists and art patrons. The CSA program supports artists and creates a community of engaged local arts supporters. CSA supports artists: in the creation of new […]
Article · August 30, 2010 by Valerie Nahmad
School’s back, the heat is (somewhat) waning and September is upon us – time to start thinking season. The Arsht Center is partnering with Knight Foundation, The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald to kick off the 2010-2011 arts calendar via the Fall for the Arts Festival. On Sunday, September 12 from noon to 6pm […]
Article · August 29, 2010 by Valerie Nahmad
Over the last year artist/curator Alette Simmons-Jimenez at Artformz has been working in collaboration with an artist/curator from Valencia, Spain – Cristina Ghetti. Amazingly enough, or perhaps something more common than one realizes, they met on facebook! Together they have been developing and redeveloping (as hurdles are met and obstacles overcome) an exchange exhibition between […]
Article · August 29, 2010 by Valerie Nahmad