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Arts organization decries anti-art education bill pending in state legislature
Thirty Years Ago This Week: “We must act now to pre-empt!” Gully Sanford, outgoing chairman of the Colorado Alliance for Arts Education, warned at CAAE’s annual meeting at the Denver Civic Theatre. Sanford was speaking to the threat of coming state legislation that would be unfavorable to the arts. State Sen. Al Meikeljohn, R-Arvada, chairman…
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Here are 6 ways to explore the Kansas City region north of the Missouri River
This story was first published in KCUR’s Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday. Kansas City’s Northland is a vast and growing region — exploding in population over the last decade and a half, and becoming more of a cultural and political powerhouse. What exactly counts…
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Impact plays keep the gas on in cautious times
It’s no secret that the performing arts have been on the rocks trying to bounce back from the pandemic shutdown. The year 2024 saw at least five Colorado theater companies go dead or dormant, and it ends with several more on the ropes. (On the bright side, nine foolish (I mean fearless) small startup groups…
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Cabot Village 12th Night Celebration: ‘a festival by and for the community’
Wassailing, a Mummers’ play, Morris and sword dancing, a “crankie” show, lots of music, a parade and even hands-on “ugly stick” crafting — Cabot Village is celebrating and inviting everyone to join them. Next weekend — starting Friday evening, Jan. 3, and continuing all day Saturday, Jan. 4 — Cabot Arts presents its fifth annual…
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Obituaries in Poughkeepsie, NY
David Jon Greenwood passed away December 23, 2024 at home in Millbrook NY. He was born July 9, 1944 in Putnam County, NY, and grew up in Carmel, the youngest of three boys. On his father’s side, he was a descendent of Thomas Greenwood, who emigrated from England in 1665. He and his fiancée Nan…
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Park City Performing Arts heats up a ‘Frozen’ sing-along
Park City Performing Arts invites families to “Let It Go” at the “Frozen” Sing-Along on Monday. The event, which includes a screening of the film, costume contest and goody bag, will start at 6 p.m. at the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, said Executive Director Ember Conley. “We are starting the evening early because…
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Mysterious alumnus donor gifts $9.44M to Orange Coast College arts programs
Orange Coast College’s visual and performing arts program will soon get a transformative boost, after officials announced the recent gift of $9.44 million — the largest donation ever received in the community college’s 77-year history. Made by a philanthropist described only as an alumnus of the Costa Mesa campus, the contribution allows for the creation…
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Big shows set to take the stage in 2025
LONG TALL TEXAN— Country star Lyle Lovett is among the stars inked to perform in Thousand Oaks in the coming year. Check out the Bank of America Performing Arts Center’s website for a full list of upcoming performances and productions. The new year brings with it a full lineup at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts…
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Mission Opera wins The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024
Mission Opera, Joshua R. Wentz, artistic director, is the winner of The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024 in the professional division for its production of “Susannah.” The ensemble was selected from applications reviewed from throughout the United States. The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts is the nation’s most comprehensive series…
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Take Your Feet on Down to ‘42nd Street’
Davis Musical Theatre Company is excited to present everyone’s favorite Broadway musical about, Broadway, 42nd Street! Following a special event performance and dinner on New Year’s Eve at DMTC (tickets are still available at dmtc.org), “42nd Street” (underwritten by Michael and Alice Smith), opens Friday, Jan. 3, and plays through Sunday, Jan. 26, at the…
