‘Chartbusters’ to take on the Matrix
(AAPNW-MI) – For a one-night-only performance at the Matrix-Midland Center for the Arts, on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 8:00 pm, Naturally 7 “…is poised to take a cappella…
Month: December 2010
University ceramics show in ‘kiln’
(NWPR-IN) – An exhibit featuring Ball State University Ceramics Faculty, including staff and students goes on view Saturday, January 15, 2011 and from 5:00-7:00 pm, a reception will be…
Duet to bring stunning style to stage
(NWPR-IN) – Robert Hurwitt of the San Francisco Examiner said, “Scheherazade Stone is a superb musician and a stunning singer with a magnetic stage presence.” And Ron Forbes-Roberts of…
Doorways to the future open
(NWPR-OH) – Tuesday, December 21, according to the calendar, opened the winter season, but it is also when Joe Scholler unlocked the doors for the students to the new…
Center showcasing artist’s works
(NWPR-IN) – Through mid January 2011, more than 30 local and regional artists have their works on view at the Hagerstown Arts Place Center. Jewelry, pottery, drawings, paintings as…
Soloist to ‘toot’ the greats
(NWPR-OH) – Works of three very different composers, each a visionary exhibiting Romantic Era influences but refracted through their distinct personalities, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra continues with its classical…
Rare Monet on view
(AAPNW-OH) – Through February 11, 2011 at the Akron Art Museum, Claude Monet’s “Wisteria” is on view in the C. Blake McDowell, Jr. Gallery. The work, which is on…
Sailor show on Center’s 2011 ‘wall’
(NWPR-OH) – Works by watercolor artist Barbara Sailor of Jackson Center, Ohio goes on view Saturday, January 15, 2001 at Arts Place, Collective Center in St. Marys, Ohio. A…
‘Check under the bed’ show opens soon
(AAPNW-TN) – “William Eggleston: Anointing the Overlooked” is an exhibition bringing together recent works and iconic photographs by one of today’s most renowned photographers, opens at the Frist Center…
Faraci takes over during search
(PNAN-AL) – The Huntsville Museum of Art’s Deputy Director and Director of Education, Carolyn Faraci was chosen to serve as its Interim President and CEO. “We on the Board…
Masterpieces to nest in Newport News
(PNAN-VA) Opening Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News, “Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts” showcases objects as…
Gittleman offers food, drink, music
(NWPR-OH) – Maestro Neal Gittleman has chosen“Viva Italia!” as the festive Italian theme to continue the tradition on Friday, December 31 at 8:00 pm in the Schuster Center when the Dayton…
Museum gets new Chief Curator
(PNAN-MT) – Sarah L. Burt becomes the new chief curator of the C.M. Russell Museum, located in Great Falls. Prior to her appointment, Burt comes from the Joslyn Art…
MMA among one of the honorees
(PNAN-MS) – As one of five museums and five libraries, the Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) will be presented with a 2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Service…
Guitars to fill theatre’s airways
(NWPR-IN) – As part of the Art Place’s 2010-11 performance series, “Aural Alchemy,” on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 7:30 pm, they will present “International Guitar Night” (IGN) in…
Retail giant selects Mountain state
(AAPNW-WV) – “I am proud to welcome Macy’s new fulfillment center to our state,” said Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. “This is a tremendous investment in West Virginia and its…
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The ‘Eagles’ will land in Lima
(NWPR-OH) – With a completely new musical format, the Lima Symphony Orchestra joins Canada’s Jean ‘n Classics band on Friday, December 31, ringing in the 2011 with the music…
Show of art about ‘a better way’
(AAPNW-OH) – A solo exhibition, “Rory Krupp: Fluffing Reality” is a show of contemporary watercolor paintings, which goes on view in the Dublin Arts Council’s Main Gallery on…
Andrews’ works has the spotlight
(NWPR-OH) – On view at the Findlay Art League, “B/Tween Series” is an exhibit featuring oil paintings and watercolors by James A. Andrews. As a painter of landscapes, seascapes,…
Museum in the Western ‘grip’ of Buckeye
(NWPR-OH) – Everyone remembers their dream of waking up on Christmas morning, finding a shiny red bicycle, complete with a huge velvet bow, leaning against the ornament filled, brightly…
‘King Milt’ weds a Franklin county ‘Queen’
(AAPNW-OH) – “Over the past year, Milt has earned the trust of the arts and business communities while providing solid leadership as GCAC worked to respond to community needs…
Cox: ‘Mud was great!’
Glen Dale, West Virginia is situated in the very top tail of the state, along the Ohio River with Ohio and Pennsylvania bordering each side. “God’s Country” as many…
No nonsense lady goes ‘home’
(PNAN-NY) – There is an Australian Aboriginal Proverb that says, “We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to…
Town ‘painted’ by area artists
(NWPR-OH) – Artists like Chuck Marshall, Barbara Pask and Don Schuster have been out with their easels “painting the town” of Mason over the last six months, and on…
Daugherty score given life by Guerrero team
(AAPNW-TN) “I seek to express the energies, ambiguities, paradoxes and wit of American popular culture in my work,” said Michael Daugherty, “and the Nashville Symphony has done a truly…
Bank adds support for youth shows
(NWPR-IN) Pledging their support of the 2011 Regional Student Art Exhibition, which takes place annually during Youth Art Month, the show features works by students from East Central Indiana…
Chosen as one of the region’s best
(PNAN-VA) Earlier this year, the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton was designated as the 2010 Cultural Arts Organization of the Year by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. “The…
Myatt selected for media arts ‘voice’
(PNAN-DC) – “I have a working knowledge of the challenges and opportunities for artists, arts organizations and funders in this dynamic media environment,” said Alyce Myatt, the new Media…
Young’uns to perform
(NWPR-IN) – Under the ‘wand’ of Margaret Hammond, the ivories will speak on Tuesday, December 21 at 4:00 pm as Piano students present their semester-end recital at Southside Elementary…
Printmaker show is an educational feast
(PNAN-AL) – Going on view Sunday, December 19 at the Huntsville Museum of Art, “thINK” is a show that features the rich talent and individual developments that prevail throughout…
Symphony vying for ‘green refreshments’
(AAPNW-TN) – The Nashville Symphony is currently the forerunner to receive a $250,000 grant through the Pepsi Refresh Project. Finalists are selected based on voting results during December. To…
Looking at art
Our western tradition of Santa Claus originates with St. Nicholas, who is quite a different personality from the jolly old elf we know today. According to tradition, St. Nicholas…
Cotton ducks don’t quack
You probably know that many artists paint on canvas. But if you’re just getting started as a painter in oils or acrylics, just walking into the art supply store…
From floor covering to printing method
In this age of vinyl flooring, many people aren’t familiar with linoleum. However, at one time, it was the most popular floor covering available. It can still be found…