Articles by

Valerie Nahmad

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    NBC Nightly News profiles Detroit SOUP

    Published January 3, 2013 by

    Micro grants continue to make a big difference in communities throughout the country. In October, Knight Foundation granted Detroit SOUP $80,000 to expand to new neighborhoods & continue giving micro-grants to creative social entrepreneurs. NCB Nightly News recently showcased the work of Detroit SOUP, calling the organization a "starter course...
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    The Fabric Workshop and Museum debuts Daniel Arsham: Reach Ruin

    Published January 3, 2013 by

    By Michele Bregande, The Fabric Workshop and Museum On Friday December 14th The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) debuted Daniel Arsham: Reach Ruin, a sculptural exhibition that explores "construction of destruction”, and Daniel Arsham X Jonah Bokaer: Study for Occupant, an exhibition and special live dance performances choreographed by Arsham’s...
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    Celebrate Viernes Culturales Dec 28

    Published December 27, 2012 by

    By Pati Vargas, Viernes Culturales Join us in celebrating another Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana's popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and...
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    Reports from Borscht 8 Film Festival

    Published December 19, 2012 by

    The Borscht 8 Film Festival debuted last weekend at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Miami New Times critic Michael Musto weighed in on the festival, saying: "Miami has real soul. And lots of burgeoning art scenes, which are reflected in the personal, expressive filmmaking that Borscht serves with brio." Click here...
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    Galina Vishnevskaya, the Russian tigress

    Published December 19, 2012 by

    By Sebastian Spreng, Visual Artist and Classical Music Writer Galina Vishnevskaya was, above all, a survivor. Her life was out of an opera. Were only half of what she relates in her autobiography true, it would be enough to merit unconditional admiration. Everything was extreme in the tumultuous life of...
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    One culture’s imprint

    Published December 17, 2012 by

    By Bonita Buford, Gantt Center Mournful voices chant; chains scrape across a floor; sobs and sporadic drums form the soundtrack as visitors step into America I AM: The African American Imprint, a sweeping historical exhibition outlining pivotal moments of courage, conviction and creativity. This multimedia presentation includes rare documents, photographs...