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Plymouth businessman saw a need downtown. How the Spire Center was born
Jay N. Miller When it seemed obvious to musician, songwriter, actor, and local businessman Bob Hollis that Plymouth needed a venue for music and art projects, he jumped into action. That’s basically what he does, and if he can be admittedly obsessive about things, he makes sure stuff gets done. Hollis is currently the president…
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‘Mermaid’ making a splash at Circle Moon Theater
Mountain Harmony Show Choir proudly presents “The Little Mermaid Jr.” which features all songs from Disney’s classic Academy Award-winning animated feature film, as well as new songs from the Broadway show. “Mermaid” takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to…
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Springfield symphony, Dayton dance group combine for unique concert
The program will feature “American Mo’,” with music by Duke Ellington; “And Each Day You Mean One More” by Kevin Ward and music by Derrick Skye; “Symphony No. 3″/”Sunday Symphony” by William Grant Still; and movements from “Montgomery Variations” by Margaret Bonds. This will be DCDC’s second performance in Springfield in the past several months.…
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Ambitious ‘Taurus’ Production Has Been Years in the Making
Even with opening night less than a week away, Joanie Papillon ’24 (SFA) remembers during the first full run of her original play “Taurus” to use pleasantries and offer compliments when talking to the cast and crew. “Thank you,” she adds after asking the actors to back up three lines and begin again. “Please,” she…
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Chandler teens star in 2 new Limelight Arts productions
Anxious. Optimistic. Uncertain. Hopeful. Anyone who has attended middle school has lived through this roller coaster of emotions. Now, Limelight Performing Arts is bringing the excitement and agony of middle school to the stage with two productions that dive deep into the heart of adolescence. The Gilbert-based youth theater company is the first in Arizona…
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Asia’s first international Shakespeare festival comes to Hong Kong
Few artists have the enduring appeal of British playwright William Shakespeare. His vast body of work may have been written 400 years ago but it continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. And that includes Hong Kong. To celebrate The Bard, the city is hosting the first Hong Kong International Shakespeare Festival (HKISF) where classics such…
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Volusia County school board faces public outcry over potential cuts to arts programs
Tuesday night, the Volusia County School Board got an earful from the public about changes they don’t want to happen.It all stems from federal COVID-19 dollars, which will end next year and could affect the district’s schools.Things got emotional for Addison Elmore, a Deltona High School student and choir member.”I’m currently a senior at Deltona…
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Opera House series to feature Midway State Park
The history of Midway State Park will be presented at the Fredonia Opera House at 7 p.m. Thursday. <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center continues the spring installment of its Chautauqua County History Lecture Series on Thursday at 7 p.m., with exploration of the history of Midway State Park.…
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Mass Cultural Council awards grants to Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Theatre Group
Worcester — On Monday, April 8 at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Mass Cultural Council hosted an event with local and state officials and cultural partners to announce and celebrate $3.6 million awarded to 58 performing arts centers across the state through the fiscal 2024 Gaming Mitigation Fund grant program. This program…
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Airdrie Rotary Festival of Performing Arts ready for April 15 start
The Airdrie Rotary Festival of the Performing Arts is returning to the Polaris Theatre in Balzac once again. Set for April 15 to 25, the Airdrie Rotary Festival, presented and organized by the Airdrie Performing Arts Society, will welcome school age students from all across Airdrie and the surrounding to perform in disciples like musical…
