By Sebastian Spreng, Visual Artist and Classical Music Writer “I think our aim should be to have more and more access to the enjoyment of life” said John Cage (1912-1992) one of the most remarkable and controversial artists of the second half of the 20th century, who would have turned 100 last September. Tremendously influential and seldom […]
Article · February 5, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By P. Scott Cunningham, University of Wynwood Ever considered working for a fake university? How about a scientific lab? How about both? University of Wynwood and Coral Morphologic are searching for qualified candidates for a full-time Operations Manager. The new Operations Manager will be someone who has a passion for organization and demonstrable experience managing […]
Article · February 4, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
On April 12, 2012, Eric Newton, senior adviser to the president of the Knight Foundation, posted an article on the Knight Foundation website titled, “Why we need new models for arts journalism.” The article coincided with the launch of the Knight/NEA Community Arts Journalism Challenge that we’ve written about recently on this blog. In his […]
Article · February 4, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
In conversation with Adrian Danciu, videographer for the project Speaking of Home. SOH: How did you begin your career as a photographer and videographer? AD: I was always interested in photography. My dad was an amateur photographer and I was always surrounded by visuals, art books. It was just a matter of finding the right […]
Article · February 4, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Robert Graham, VocalEssence The VocalEssence Choral Pathways program is designed to enrich the lives of older adults through music education workshops, sing-along sessions and concerts. The theme for the upcoming workshops and WITNESS concert celebrates the life, legacy and music of Marian Anderson. Residents and community members from our partner sites will learn about […]
Article · January 31, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Linda Harris, Center City District City of Philadelphia Over the weekend of January 11-13, the Center City District, with a lot of support from SEPTA, completed a major step in the Dilworth Plaza project. The Market-Frankford station at City Hall was closed for 52 hours and trains were diverted so that construction crews working […]
Article · January 31, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Barbara Johnson Ross, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum Renowned throughout the State of Mississippi for his innovative, artistic photographs, photographer Paul Smith’s work is on display at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion, and in galleries throughout the South. Smith’s recent book of photography, entitled The Color of Mississippi, was recently published by […]
Article · January 31, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Justin Moss, Florida Grand Opera The incomparable Maria Callas, known to many as “La Divina,” made her mark in the opera world with her mastery of the bel canto style. In 1957, Milan’s famous Teatro alla Scala presented a production of Bellini’s La sonnambula at the Edinburgh Festival, with Callas as the star. It […]
Article · January 31, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Jenna Buehler, Knight Foundation Ranjana Warier calls herself a computer science and engineering geek with a passion for Indian dance tradition. As 2012 Knight Arts Challenge Miami winner, she is fusing her passions together to produce western fairy tales that demystify classic Indian culture. Warier, a cyber security expert by day, says her technical […]
Article · January 30, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Frank Falestra In its 10th year, the International Noise Conference returns to Churchill’s Pub, 5501 NE 2nd Ave., on February 6-9. This year, with funding from Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge, the experimental music festival will expand to four nights. It is an exceptional opportunity for South Florida musicians to perform and network with […]
Article · January 29, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad
By Andrea Askowitz, Lip Service Last Saturday Lip Service Institute, the teaching arm of Lip Service, teamed up with Dharma Yoga Studio for our first one-day yoga/writing retreat. It was awesome! Yoga has a magical affect on the mind. The body, sure, but especially the mind. The ten participants were leery at first. Well, I […]
Article · January 29, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad