Neos Dance Theatre joins Downtown Akron Partnerships’ Art Walk.

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Neos Dance Theatre joins Downtown Akron Partnerships’ Art Walk.

Published May 15, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Bobby Wesner, Neos Dance Theatre For the first time Neos Dance Theatre participated in Downtown Akron Partnerships’ Art Walk. The night started with a murmur of activity as we checked in at the Northside location and hopped on the Trolley to our first scheduled location. The Trolley guide had...

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A reconciliatory Mahler’s Ninth ends NWS season

Published May 14, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Sebastian Spreng, Visual Artist and Classical Music Writer Once again, Mahler ‘s prophetic statement, “My time will come,” proved true. To verify, you had only to look on the full house at the Miami Beach’s New World Center and the almost 2,000 people who watched the outdoor Wallcast on...

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How the arts can build community in Macon

Published May 14, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Beverly Blake, Knight Foundation Program Director/Macon Recently at the annual meeting of the Georgia Arts Network in Macon, a Random Act of Culture™ surprised the National Endowment for the Arts' Chairman Rocco Landesman and the 200 people gathered to hear his remarks. Above, Chuck Leavell, the musical director and...

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Blue Logan visits ArtLab

Published May 14, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By ArtLab staff Saturday, April 21 proved to be an exceptional experience for all involved when Blue Logan, a fashion illustrator living in New York City, came to the ArtLab for a special one-day workshop. Teens were heard talking in excitement throughout the weeks leading up to the workshop, and...

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Random Acts of Culture™ brings Degas to life at Miami International Airport

Published May 10, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

On Friday, April 27, four ballerinas inspired by Degas surprised travelers at Miami International Airport by performing a moving painting. Enjoy the video above and read on for information about Knight Foundation's Random Acts of Culture™ program. Why Does Knight Foundation Fund Random Acts of Culture™? Knight Foundation, like its...

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Ending year 2 of Random Acts of Culture™ in Charlotte

Published May 10, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Aaron Fiedler, Arts & Science Council With a Random Act of Culture™ last Saturday at Atherton Mills Market, the place where we did our first, we completed our 62nd RAC since we started the project in August 2010. We started out the month of April with Opera Carolina at...

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A look back at the Harlem Rens: “They’re Renaissance, Too”

Published May 8, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Gregory Lucas-Myers, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History The Harlem Renaissance is well-known as a period of African-American intellectual and cultural growth, centered in its namesake Manhattan neighborhood, during the 1920’s and 30’s. During this time, writers, musicians, artists, and leaders such as Zora Neale Hurston, Palmer...

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Exploring the collaboration between SPCO & GTCYS

Published May 8, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

When The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) and Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) formed a strategic alliance last year, one of the expected benefits was greater programmatic collaboration. The partnership is not yet a year old, but many opportunities for collaboration have already been realized. For example, this season...

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Verdi with a side of Cheez Whiz: Random Acts of Culture™ at Geno’s Steaks

Published May 8, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

On Saturday, April 28, the Opera Company of Philadelphia surprised diners at Geno's Steaks with a side of Verdi as Random Acts of Culture™ arrived at a Philadelphia icon. Enjoy the video above. Why Does Knight Foundation Fund Random Acts of Culture™? Knight Foundation, like its founders Jack and Jim...

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A look inside Walker West Music Academy’s Young Artist Professional Training Program

Published May 8, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Peter Leggett, Walker West Music Academy Check out this new video clip that gives a look into the Young Artist Professional Training Program composition process. Hear from students and Felix James who describe some of the highlights program so far. These past few weeks, the group has begun recording...

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Summer of art at Miami Dade College

Published May 8, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Sue Arrowsmith, Miami Dade College This month, as many of Miami’s museums are offering 2-for-1 admission and perks with annual passes, Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Art Gallery System kicks off its summer art season. Everyone is invited to an opening reception at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, at...