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‘The Nutcracker’ to be performed at Wallace State Nov. 17-19
Dancers perform during the 2022 production of “The Nutcracker” at Wallace State Community College. This year’s showings will be on Nov. 17-18 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre of the Garlan E. Gudger Student Center. (WSCC) HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre…
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Youth to perform ‘Nutcracker’ reimagined
When Bridget Townsend took her 5-year-old daughter to see “The Nutcracker Suite” for the first time, the child was not impressed. “She’s watching the ballet and she’s going, ‘Is anybody going to say something?’” She says it just like that,” Towsend said, laughing at the memory. “She said, ’Is anybody going to talk?’ And then…
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The Ailey/Fordham Dance BFA Turns 25
The story took flight with a chance encounter at the 60th Street post office in Manhattan. It was the mid-’90s and Denise Jefferson, then head of The Ailey School, and Edward Bristow, then dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center, would often bump into each other in the neighborhood. At that point, both schools were…
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Review: Dallas Symphony supplies brilliant Strauss, challenging new Ukrainian works
One could hardly overlook the tragic political undertow of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Saturday night program. Led by a Ukrainian guest conductor, Kirill Karabits, it included new war-born works by two Ukrainian composers, and, in Inbal Segev, an Israeli-born cellist. Two Richard Strauss showpieces — Don Juan and a Rosenkavalier Suite — were rather awkward…
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Letters: Longmont Museum; arts center
Support the Longmont Museum As many know, the Longmont Museum is in the midst of an $8.1 million expansion project. The capital campaign to support the expansion is privately funded and will not raise taxes in our community. The museum expansion is an excellent opportunity for the people of Longmont, and surrounding areas, to focus…
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Inetnon Gef På’go among 11 finalists for $500K arts award
Vince Reyes, master of CHamoru dance and director of Inetnon Gef På’go, said he’s “tremendously grateful” after the Guam performing arts program was announced as one of 11 nationwide finalists for the Lewis Prize for Music’s fifth annual Accelerator Awards. The philanthropic music arts organization each year recognizes a number of outstanding creative youth development…
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Texins Jazz Band featuring Christian Tamburr Nov. 12 at McKinney Performing Arts Center
Christian Tamburr is a multi-instrumentalist, accomplished on the piano and trapset as well as world and orchestral percussion. However, his true talent is exhibited on his instrument of choice, the vibraphone, where Downbeat Magazine awarded him “Outstanding Solo Jazz Performer.” Having performed with many jazz legends including Kenny Barron, Billy Drummond, Clark Terry, James Moody,…
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Juniata Gap’s Day of Arts event remains a hit 25 years later
Mirror photo by Matt Churella Fifth grade student Samir Robles carves out a snowmam from a bar of soap during Juniata Gap Elementary School’s 25th annual Day of Arts celebration Thursday morning. Students at Juniata Gap Elementary spent a good portion of the day Thursday taking part in creative activities during the 25th annual Day…
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HOTT Productions, NFP – Helping Others Through Theatre Performing Arts presents
Get ready to be enchanted by the magic of the holiday season! HOTT Productions, NFP-Helping Others Through Theatre is thrilled to invite you to a spectacular performance of “The Nutcracker” on Nov. 16 and 17, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Performing Arts in Schaumburg. Immerse yourself in a world of whimsy, dazzling…
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Maui Preparatory Academy presents: Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’
November 12, 2023, 6:51 AM HST * Updated November 12, 6:52 AM The 60-minute performance, starring Kelsey Reul as Belle and Sawyer Dunning-Zeches as the Beast, features the beloved songs from the film. (PC: Maui Preparatory Academy) Maui Preparatory Academy presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at the Bozich Center for Athletics and Performing Arts for…
