By Michele Bregande, The Fabric Workshop and Museum The Fabric Workshop and Museum’s (FWM) current exhibitions, Daniel Arsham: Reach Ruin and Daniel Arsham X Jonah Bokaer: Study for Occupant (on view until March 17, 2013) was critically debated as part of The Review Panel Philadelphia, a yearly series of four panel discussions hosted by Pennsylvania Academy […]
Article · February 27, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
Although Mardi Gras is over and the last king cake has been eaten, you can still experience art, music and theatre – New Orleans style – at ARTi Gras on Saturday, March 2 from 5-10 p.m. in Downtown Akron. Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) continues its event series, Downtown Art Works, in conjunction with the free […]
Article · February 27, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Steven S. Klotz, Embrace Music Foundation When at long last the applause died down, with the audience filing out of the filled-to-capacity Adrienne Arsht Performing Center, the buzz began. “That might have been the best show I’ve ever seen in this hall,” an usher commented. “It’s hard to believe what I just saw — those […]
Article · February 27, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Stefanie Hew, Florida Grand Opera It is said that a teacher’s proudest moment is to see a student achieve. In the same way, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) takes special pride in the highly successful productions of Mozart’s The Magic Flute and Bellini’s La sonnambula, which showcased graduates of the company’s acclaimed Young Artist studio […]
Article · February 26, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Bonnie Marshall, American Composers Forum Video game scoring has grown in breadth and complexity in the last decade. Long gone are the chompy synthesizers of Pac Man. Today’s gaming music involves highly creative composers, full orchestral pieces and sophisticated compositions that interact with the player’s actions and situation. Jump Dewds! by Graveck, available on […]
Article · February 25, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Roofless Records 2013 is shaping up to be even busier than 2012. Nequam Sonitus (St. Petersburg) performs at I.N.C. 2013 in an amplified metal suit. International Noise Conference 2013 (10 Year Anniversary) We’re only just now recovering from the 4 day marathon of madness that was the 10 year anniversary of recent Knight Arts […]
Article · February 25, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Megen Balda, Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Students in the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies have unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with professional musicians, and at the upcoming Concertino and Philharmonic Community Concert, audiences will enjoy the fruits of a collaboration with Minnesota Orchestra Violinist Michael Sutton who will perform Saint Saëns’ fiery Introduction & […]
Article · February 22, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Connie Shaver, TwinCitiesJazzFestival.com The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is celebrating its 15th year and has grown to be one of the largest jazz events in the Midwest. Situated in the lush, urban green space of Mears Park in the heart of Lowertown Saint Paul, this celebration of jazz has been ranked as the “Best […]
Article · February 22, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Taylor Thomas, Community School of the Arts It isn’t easy being February. Despite the various celebrations—of love, of presidents, of our nation’s rich black history—January is simply a tough act to follow. This first month is like caffeine, loved by all for its ability to jolt us into a new year. February, on the […]
Article · February 22, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Tom Sarago, DANCECleveland Last weekend , DANCECleveland, a not-for-profit presenter of modern and contemporary dance, hosted a very special sold-out, two-day workshop dedicated to helping the Parkinson’s population. The event took place February 16-17 at Cleveland State University. The workshop, conducted by David Leventhal, manager for Dance for PD, a program of Mark Morris Dance […]
Article · February 22, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
Mythili Kumar, Abhinaya Dance Company January 2013 came and went by in a whirl. The year began with remembering my late father by whose initiative and drive alone, my career in dance took off. It was therefore appropriate for the local Indian senior center where he had been active to invite me to give a […]
Article · February 20, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad