Plans to convert the former First Congregational Church in Seneca Falls into a cultural arts center and events venue recently got a nice boost. The Bonafiglia Family Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the Seneca Falls Performing Arts Center to begin the second phase of their plan. “We are so grateful and humbled by the…

Julian Ford has fond memories of his parents taking him to New York City at Christmastime. He remembers visiting Santaland at Macy’s on 34th Street and being so taken with the city’s energy that he insisted, one day, he’d live and work in New York City. Julian, now 16, is still a Lancaster County resident…

“For the Love of Art” Gala Chairs, Tom Larson and Shirl St. Germain. Submitted Photo Marco Island Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the distinguished artist/honorees for its 12th Annual Gala, “For the Love of Art,” set to take place at the Hideaway Beach Club on February 10, 2024. Gala co-chairs Shirl St.…

<!– Theater year in review: First Folio bids farewell, Lookingglass goes on hiatus, Goodman stages blockbuster –> Lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including declining audience numbers and rising costs, continued to impact Chicago-area theaters in 2023. But not all news was bad news. The League of Chicago Theatres reported ticket sales for 2023’s 11th…

The BFA in Vocal Performance: Commercial Music is designed to harness the potential of young artists, equipping them with the skills required to shine in today’s commercial music scene. Leveraging AMDA’s renowned reputation and deep roots in performing arts education, this program stands as a testament to the institution’s commitment to industry relevance and student…

With the holidays closing in, many concert venues and nightclubs are taking a breather from hosting live music music this week as people enjoy private events and time at home with family. However, there are a few shows to be seen — as well as tickets available for newly-announced events in the new year. ‘Music…

Horizon High junior Sawyer Gambrel, named the 2024 YoungArts winner, is performing in Phoenix Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” which plays through Dec. 23  at the Orpheum in downtown Phoenix. (Special to the Progress) What a week for a high-flying ballerina! Sawyer Gambrel, a junior at Horizon High School, has been named a 2024 YoungArts winner with…

Beit Mazia is one of those cultural venues that tend to offer something a little different than the run-of-the-mill entertainment fare. The Jerusalem institution has proven that time and again, and will once more roll out a slew of intriguing spectacles at the year’s Jewish Festival of Performing Arts.  The eighth edition of the annual…

Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Queensland Ballet has appointed Rockhampton-raised Leanne Benjamin as its new artistic director, replacing the retiring Li Cunxin. Benjamin AM OBE, who will return to Queensland after many years living in Britain, is vice chair of the board of Governors for the Royal Ballet Companies and was The…