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Manchin Announces $8.9 Million from Appalachian Regional Commission for 15 West Virginia Projects
October 20, 2023 Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $8,915,200 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for 15 West Virginia projects. The funding will support a variety of community initiatives across the state, including workforce development programs, broadband expansion, upgrades to the Elk River Trail,…
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ULM VAPA’s Bratcher and Kilpatrick selected to present at state conference
facebook like button Tweet tweet button for twitter Published October 20, 2023 CAPTION: Dr. Nicholas Bratcher (left), Director of the School of Visual and Performing Arts, and Dr. Carlton Kilpatrick (right), Assistant Professor of Music have been selected to present at the Louisiana Music Educators Association Conference in Baton Rouge. MONROE, LA – Director…
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Pianist José Ramón Mendez to perform Oct. 29 for UAB Piano Series
Described as “the Spanish pianist of his generation,” Mendez will perform works by Chopin, then dedicate the second half to music by Spanish composers Soler, Granados and Albeniz. The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Piano Series will present José Ramón Mendez on Sunday, Oct. 29. Described as “an artist with a polished sound and tremendous…
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Larry Sousa is new Monan Professor in Theatre Arts at Boston College
Larry Sousa—whose extensive career as a director, choreographer, designer, educator, and performer has spanned Broadway, regional theater, television, film, and higher education for more than 30 years—has joined Boston College’s Theatre Department this academic year, as the Monan Professor in Theatre Arts. Sousa has directed and choreographed musicals on professional stages from coast to coast,…
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Largest recent hire of faculty in the arts brings 10 gifted scholars to Berkeley
The recent hire of 10 faculty members in UC Berkeley’s Division of Arts and Humanities is “the largest arts hire in recent years, and it shines a light on the important role that artists play at a public research university,” said Sara Guyer, dean of the division. These new scholars, welcomed to campus to continue…
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3 highlights from Hong Kong’s New Vision Arts Festival you won’t want to miss
The New Vision Arts Festival, organised by Hong Kong’s Leisure and Cultural Services Department, is known for its daring and challenging choice of programmes. This year’s event offers an eclectic mix of dance, multimedia and music theatre that focuses as much on original stagecraft as it does on traditional narrative. Here are three highlights that…
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Friendsgiving benefit for Mode Music and Performing Arts (2023-11-17)
When: November 17, 2023 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm 2023-11-17T17:30:00-08:00 2023-11-17T22:00:00-08:00 Where: SODO Park3200 1st Ave SSeattle Cost: $150 Join Mode Music & Performing Arts for a Friendsgiving Fundraiser with live music, gourmet bites, local libations, and a heartwarming live auction to support MMPA’s accessible arts programs! Friendsgiving will be hosted on Friday, November…
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StoneLion Puppet Theatre presents: “The Frog Prints”
Kansas City’s StoneLion Puppet Theatre presents “The Frog Prints,” a funny and poignant musical, at 6 p.m. in the Studio Theater at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. The show, which is free and open to the public, is family-friendly with a runtime of about 45 minutes. The production follows Prince Rana, who…
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A Performance Venue at Brown University Gives the Arts Top Billing
A Performance Venue at Brown University Gives the Arts Top Billing | Architectural Record
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Saint Francis Jesters get helping hand from the Second City Theatre Group
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Saint Francis Jesters is a performing arts program for people with mild to severe intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). “I’m so proud of them and in awe,” said Gloria Minnich, an improv teacher with the Jesters. “They are just incredible performers.” They meet on the third Thursday of every month, but…