By Mary M. Chapman, Detroit Journalist Like many other urban centers, Detroit years ago pared arts from its public school budget, reducing the exposure of students to disciplines like classical musical. But Sphinx, a Detroit-based national nonprofit, is doing its part to change that. Since 1997 the organization has been working to diminish cultural stereotypes […]
Article · September 27, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By David Guinn, Freewall Freewall kicks off the season with an opening reception for Desiree Bender’s new wheat-paste mural, The Fawn On Friday September 27th, on the west side of Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom St. Philadelphia. Enjoy a time lapse video of the mural’s installation above. The mural’s inspiration comes from Desiree’s recent adventures into […]
Article · September 24, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Bill Haugen, VocalEssence It’s that time of year again—lovers and supporters of the performing arts are buzzing about the upcoming performers at Cocktails & Cabaret, the third annual benefit event hosted by VocalEssence. The event supports the organization’s community engagement programs, ¡Cantaré! and WITNESS, which educate and enrich the lives of thousands of students […]
Article · September 24, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Pati Vargas, Viernes Culturales Join us Friday, September 27th for another Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana’s popular art, music and culture festival for everyone. Come and enjoy the music of Cuban ‘son electrico’ Picadillo, JA Trio with a touch of jazz. Little Havana comes to life the last Friday of every month, enjoy music, free […]
Article · September 24, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Ann Peltz, The Center for Emerging Visual Artists Now through the end of October, look for large-scale artwork images on bus shelters, rail platforms, and billboards across Philadelphia…and on the first and third weekends of that month, visit the studios of the artists who made them. The Center for Emerging Visual Artists and leading […]
Article · September 24, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Naomi Leach, The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Challenges to our local ecosystem have ripple effects for all of us: stormwater runoff floods our roads and depletes groundwater reservoirs; invasive plant species steal nutrients and resources critical to native wildlife, upsetting the essential balance of nature. Landlab, a collaboration between the Schuylkill Center for […]
Article · September 20, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Katherine Bergman, Zeitgeist Welcoming autumn’s arrival, contemporary music ensemble Zeitgeist will kick off its 2013-14 season with their annual New Music Harvest concert series. Pairing the best of new chamber music with some of Lowertown St. Paul’s finest cuisine, the concert features music from composers both near and far plus delectable dishes prepared by […]
Article · September 20, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Peter Leggett, Walker West Music Academy This month, Walker West Music Academy is featured as a part of Minnesota Philanthropy Partner’s Nonprofits to Know series. The video focuses on the story of Saliem Hashel, a Walker West violin student who has grown immensely from her time at the Academy. In the video, you can see […]
Article · September 19, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Sue Arrowsmith, Miami Dade College Miami Dade College’s MDC Live Arts performing series will bring together an eclectic group of Latin artists for its inaugural OLA Music Fest to celebrate the new wave of Latin music sprouting across the globe, from London to São Paulo to Miami and beyond. Combining electropico, funk, dancehall, hip-hop, […]
Article · September 18, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Lindsay Dickson, Minnesota State Fair Foundation In celebration of arts in Minnesota, State Fair guests were entertained by drumming, dance, theater and music with surprise 10-minute pop-up showcases throughout the fairgrounds. This was the inaugural year for the Arts A’Fair program at the Minnesota State Fair, with plans for more performances during the 2014 […]
Article · September 17, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Gustavo Matamoros, Artists in Residence in Everglades It is the end of my second week in residence at Everglades National Park and I have been mostly exploring. There is plenty around here for the eye during the day—as you may hint from the pictures below. But I work with sound and I’ve learned that […]
Article · September 16, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad