Making the right choices: Dare to uncage John Cage and Caged you’ll be

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Making the right choices: Dare to uncage John Cage and Caged you’ll be

Published February 5, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad

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...

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Work with University of Wynwood and Coral Morphologic

Published February 4, 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...

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The Human Need to Know and To Tell

Published 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...

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In conversation with Adrian Danciu, videographer for the project Speaking of Home

Published 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...

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VocalEssence brings the music of Marian Anderson to local seniors

Published January 31, 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...

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Milestone reached in Dilworth Plaza transformation

Published 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...

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A Photo Walk with artist Paul Smith at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art

Published 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...

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Renata Scotto’s dream for La sonnambula

Published 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...

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A not-so-traditional fairy tale: Sleeping Beauty meets Indian dance

Published January 30, 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...

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International Noise Conference presents experimental music event for South Florida musicians

Published January 29, 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...

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Inside Lip Service Institute & Dharma Yoga Studio’s yoga/writing retreat

Published 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...