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Dance, theater photography showcased at Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library exhibit
Librarian Drew Barker wanted to know how to get people to stop before they entered the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Gallery. The answer: 53 original prints by photographer Max Waldman. Barker, a performing arts librarian at the University of Maryland, curated a visually striking gallery in The Clarice by pulling from a collection of 400…
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jacob’s pillow announces opening for landmark new dance theater by mecanoo
cutting-edge ‘doris duke theatre’ to complete july 2025 The Doris Duke Theatre, a state-of-the-art venue designed by Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo, will officially open on July 9, 2025, at Jacob’s Pillow in Massachusetts. The theater, part of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival — America’s longest-running international dance festival — will set a new benchmark as…
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It’s tradition: “The Nutcracker” and “A Christmas Carol” take center stage this holiday season
Two beloved holiday classics will grace New Hampshire performing arts stages this season. Get into the festive spirit with a production of “The Nutcracker” or “A Christmas Carol” at a Granite State venue.
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Dear Decaturish – A Druid Hills High School teacher’s thoughts about modernization
We accept letters to the editor. Letters to the editor are opinions of the authors of the letter, not Decaturish.com. Everyone has an equal opportunity to submit a letter to the editor. So if you read something here and don’t like it, don’t jump on our case. Write a letter of your own. All letters must…
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Temple University plans to build facility for performing arts and media
Temple University in Philadelphia is planning a new facility that will house the Klein College of Media and Communication and the Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts. The university says the 199,000-square-foot facility will expand and modernize teaching spaces for Klein College; the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts; and the Boyer College…
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‘A touching celebration’
Photos by Samantha Davis. The Marshall High School theatre rehearses its fall production, “A Christmas Story,” for a final time Thursday evening at the Schwans Performing Arts Center. Shows will take place Friday through Monday. <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> MARSHALL — The Marshall High School Tiger Theatre is getting in the spirit and spreading the…
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Castro-supported measure to prioritize jobs, promote performing arts
SPRINGFIELD — To uplift the vital economic contributions the arts industry provides to Illinois and the Northwest Suburbs, State Senator Cristina Castro helped lead an initiative through the Senate to support this industry and others. “Illinois’ creative and performing arts industries employ nearly 200,000 Illinoisans,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “With more flexible rules in place, well-paying…
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‘The Nutcracker’ dancers preview Christmas classic at Ventura school
Dancers of the cast of the Ventura County Ballet’s 2024 production of “The Nutcracker” performed excerpts from the iconic Christmas ballet for a crowd of Will Rogers School students in Ventura on Tuesday afternoon. The preview performance came as the company prepares for its annual production of the Tchaikovsky classic. More than 100 performers will…
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It’s ho-ho-holiday time: 50 festive seasonal shows and attractions happening in Metro Detroit
Take a break from holiday stress and scheduling and stop and smell the holly. The next several weeks will be filled with opportunities to enjoy the Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Winter Solstice season by getting out and taking in a holiday-themed show. While new productions come through town as touring shows each year, there are…
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Performing Arts presents 10th annual fundraiser
Cody Center for the Performing Arts will present “Taking Care of Christmas with the Grinch” in its 10th annual fundraiser to benefit Cody Holiday Helpers at 2 pm, Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Wynona Thompson Auditorium. This afternoon of dance, music and storytelling is a twist on the original Grinch story and includes not only…