At face value, one of Scott Sowinski’s recent career aspirations might best be described as idiosyncratic. “I want us to fail,” the 45-year-old director of Governor’s State University’s Center for Performing Arts said from a perch in the middle of the center’s 1,200 seat theater. “If we don’t fail, how do we grow? Advertisement “We…

Joseph B. Gildenhorn ’51, a lawyer, real estate developer and former U.S. ambassador to Switzerland who generously supported the performing arts at the University of Maryland and established its Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies, died on Saturday. He was 94 years old. Gildenhorn and his wife, Alma G. Gildenhorn ’53, have been…

The University of Alabama is one step closer to developing its new performing arts academic center. UA faculty, students and alumni gathered Friday to celebrate the development of the Smith Family Center for Performing Arts. More:‘A diamond in the rough’: University of Alabama has high hopes for performing arts center The Smith Family Center for Performing Arts…

Britain’s Hofesh Shechter Company returns to Hong Kong for the first time since 2014 with the much-heralded double-bill programme “Double Murder”. The programme, part of the New Vision Arts Festival, pairs two dance pieces designed to portray visions of hell and heaven, respectively. In this case, it’s the devil who has all the best tunes.…

Jon Beal/Talbot Village Trust A community theatre group that helps people in recovery from substance abuse is launching a play about county lines and knife crime. Vita Nova, based in Boscombe, Dorset, runs creative workshops to help support people with their recovery programmes. The performance, The Wasps Nest, will debut at Black Cherry Theatre on…

Barbara Reese, the co-founder of performing arts nonprofit “VOICES,” died on Sept. 17 after a battle with cancer. Her organization continues to produce theater inspired by real-life moments, encouraging actors to share personal stories on the stage. The program started with a focus on youth, and has since expanded to include people of all ages.…

Thanksgiving is one month away. The week before, you can make sure more kids have access to arts education by showing up for Friendsgiving, a party benefiting Mode Music & Performing Arts. This invitation explains what it’s all about: Join us for a Friendsgiving Fundraiser on November 17th with live music, delicious dinner, local libations,…

Miss Hanover Area contestants perform in the opening number during the 55th edition of the pageant at the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Hanover. Dan Rainville, The Evening Sun Miss Hanover Area contestants, including Spring Grove’s Lindsey Ray (center), show off their evening gowns during the 55th Miss Hanover Area…

The Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo is partnering with KultureCity to make the venue sensory-inclusive. Officials say their hope is to provide a positive art experience to everyone, regardless of age or disability. With this new partnership, the PAC now offers KultureCity Sensory Bags which include noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards,…

The Sheridan College Jaztet and Jazz Ensemble. (Courtesy photo) Sheridan College in Johnson County has announced the second annual Performing Arts Series in partnership with the Johnson County Public Library. This series will showcase members of the Sheridan College Performing Arts.  All performances will begin at 6:15 p.m. and will be located at the Johnson…