By Peter Leggett, Walker West Music Academy On May 19th, Walker West Music Academy welcomed Minneapolis based jazz pianist Mary Louise Knutson. As a graduate of Lawrence University Conservatory, she has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby McFerrin, Dianne Reeves, Slide Hampton, Richie Cole, Von Freeman, and Billy Hart; and toured with Smoky Robinson, the Osmond Brothers, […]
Article · June 6, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Jo Ann Arnowitz, Jewish Museum of Florida The Cultural Passport program provides students with a vibrant insight into the immigration experience of all families in our multicultural community through their visits to the Jewish Museum of Florida. By exploring the significant contributions of the Jewish people in the state, from the first Jewish settlers in […]
Article · June 5, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Matthew Stiffler, Arab American National Museum “…but Syrian immigration is also steadily growing, and without restriction, we may expect in the next few years […] that many thousands of these human parasites will come here to reap the benefits of our civilization and increase instead of sharing our burdens.” – Dr. Allan McLaughlin, U.S. Public […]
Article · June 5, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Logan McSwain, North Carolina Dance Theatre In 2011, after a 23-year dance career, Sasha Janes became North Carolina Dance Theatre’s rehearsal director and frequent choreographer. He was recently promoted to associate artistic director. Janes was commissioned to choreograph his first ballet in 2006 and since then he has choreographed 15 ballets. Dangerous Liaisons, performed by NC […]
Article · June 5, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Aaron Fiedler, Arts & Science Council Almost two years ago, the Arts & Science Council awarded the first three Cultural Innovation Grants (CIG) to emerging organizations that showed promise programmatically and were innovating to serve Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s diverse population. From a firm foundation and with strong, passionate leadership Charlotte ARTery, Carolina Actors Studio Theatre and Charlotte […]
Article · June 2, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Nina Johnson-Milewski, Miami Rail Not long ago Phong Bui came to Miami with a friend who was exhibiting here and ended up giving the inaugural lecture at Lester’s. In his enthusiasm about the place he mentioned the notion of a “Miami Rail,” and there the idea was first planted. Was it possible though? In […]
Article · June 1, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By John Jarboe, The Bearded LadiesThe Bearded Ladies are on the move this summer. In order to reach our Knight Foundation matching goal, we launched our first Kickstarter and are staging shows all around Philadelphia with local arts organizations. This summer you can catch us at The Wilma Gala (June 8th), the Sofitel Hotel (June 21st), Philadelphia […]
Article · June 1, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Megen Balda, The Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies The Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) honored the organization’s rich history by celebrating its 40th Anniversary to a sold-out crowd at Orchestra Hall on May 6. Performances by all six orchestras were followed by a spectacular finale: over 425 current students and 60 alumni joined forces to perform […]
Article · May 31, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Yaddo staff Yaddo, the artists’ community in Saratoga Springs, New York traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina on May 22 as part of an effort to extend its reach across the country and reaffirm its commitment to serving artists working in a range of disciplines. Yaddo artist Beverly McIver and staffer Steve Dennin presented “Yaddo: The Residency […]
Article · May 31, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Barbara Johnson Ross, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art Three new exhibitions will open in June at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, Mississippi. An artists’ reception will be held free to all on Thursday, July 12 from 5:30-8pm. The reception will also celebrate the 155th birthday of George Ohr (July 12, 1857). Trailer McQuilkin: An Uncommon […]
Article · May 31, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Kirstin Wiegmann, Speaking of Home-St. Paul Speaking of Home-St. Paul, a public art project by Nancy Ann Coyne, has been in development for three years. A Speaking of Home pilot took place in 2008 in Minneapolis. Based on its success, the City of Saint Paul expressed an interest in hosting an expanded version of the […]
Article · May 31, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad