Sweet play has ‘soapy’ reminders
(PNAN-NY) – A witty, smart and often moving tale of the ties that bind and the ties that can so quickly unravel before our eyes, which will on Friday,…
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Film grants honors trio ‘green spirit’
(PNAN-CALIF) – “This is the 18th year we have given out these grant awards, and they have now helped 47 emerging artists share their work with a larger audience,…
‘Hills’ to come alive with sounds of Africa
(AAPNW-TN) – With a so-far four decade history and noted for melding South African harmonies and rhythms with the sound and soul of gospel music, the Ladysmith Black Mambazo…
Goers will want ‘overtimes’
(NWPR-IN) – Since 2007, Winnipeg/Montreal-based vocal quintet, Chic Gamine has been entertaining its audiences with their voices as instruments, effortlessly launching into intricate string arrangements, bass-heavy rhythm sections and…
Faculty works to go on view
(NWPR-IN) – At Huntington University, the Visual Arts Faculty Art Show opens Monday, January 31 in the Wilson Gallery and will remain on view February 22. The gallery is…
NEA dollars keep the legends living
(PNAN-DC) – “Live interactions between musicians and audiences are essential to jazz,” said NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman. “These NEA Jazz Masters Live grants will provide audiences across the country…
Best to give music recital
(NWPR-IN) – On Wednesday, January 26 at 7:30 pm, Arts Place will hold a MusicWorks Honors Recital in Hall-Moser Theatre at the Portland Center, Indiana center, located at 131 East…
Show of cultural grandeur set for Nashville
(AAPNW-TN) – “We are honored to organize and present Vishnu: Hinduism’s Blue-Skinned Savior, the first major exhibition to explore the Vaishnava tradition in art,” said Frist Center Executive Director Susan…
Fine ‘wine art’ traces roots
    (AAPNW-NY) - How fitting are words by Edward Fitzgerald, an English poet (1809-1883): “A book of verses underneath the bough, a jug of wine, a loaf of bread-and thou, 
Actors sought for Kesselring play
(AAPNW-WV) – Auditions for “Arsenic and Old Lace” by American playwright Joseph Kesselring (1902-1967) are scheduled at the Alban Arts and Conference Center in St. Albans on Saturday, January…
Artworks will serve as reminder
(AAPNW-IN) – Fifty or sixty years or even a century from Monday, February 21, recipients could or their generations to follow will also have a visual reminder that marked…
Maine’s terrain is show’s focal point
(PNAN-ME) – There is a Proverb, “From small beginnings come great things,” and in 1983, when the Friends of the Collection group made itself known, the Portland Museum of…
A voice for humanity to ‘rise’ again
(PNAN-CANADA) – Filmmakers, Toronto Pictures “wants the rights of women and children respected,” as summed up by Bruno Pischiutta, and he remains on that path because they “want to win…
The Chosen: Glass artist Ben
(AAPNW-IN) – Selected from a field of seven glass artists from around the state, the Indiana Arts Commission has inked Ben Johnson of Cicero. “As the creator of the…
Bessire is thrilled with pride
(PNAN-ME) – These statements which can be attributed to Frank Tyger, who was a political cartoonist with the Trenton (NJ) Times, sums up Professionalism: “Progress results from persistence with…
Performing ‘jewels’ on marquee
NWPR-OH – He has been performing since the early 1970s and during the 1980s, was on the concert circuit of folk and dulcimer festivals. Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer Maker and…
Give children an ‘art center’ at home
Children are our most precious resource. They will develop into the people who will shape the future. But did you know that by the time most American kids reach…
A symphony is a ‘light’ in His houses
(NWPR-OH) – Underwritten by AR-HALE Family Foundation, CorpComm Group, Perry Corporation, Century Link, First Federal Bank, Union Bank of Delphos, Everyday Technologies and Sidney Christian Academy, “Mozart by Candlelight”…
Sapone: ‘wonderful opportunity’
(PNAN-MT) – “This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet some incredible artists from Montana and the surrounding region and converse with them about their work,” says Development Director…
There will be a ‘Doctor’ in the house
(NWPR-OH) – It was in 1972, when Dr. Ralph Stuckman discovered after taking a pottery class it expanded not only his appreciation for the arts, but also gave him…
Bucks in the air if you meet the test
(AAPNW-IN) – Organizations are encouraged to file application for the Statewide Arts Service Organization (SWASO) grant program because funding will be available to strengthen the capacity of arts organizations…
And the winners are . . .
(NWPR-OH) – The “Black & White & Shades of Gray Show” which opens Friday, January 14 at the Findlay Art League, at 7:30 pm the following will be presented…
A tri-state charmer stands boldly
(NWPR- IN) – For those in the region, winter is the perfect time to plan a get-a-way in northeast Indiana without venturing too far from home. The historic Kimmell…
Artist’s works ‘flying’ in state’s ‘palaces’
(PNAN-ND) – Art, agriculture and aeronautics, including wife Maggie and ‘meow son’ Charlie make their presence daily in Robert Bykonen’s life in Grand Forks. But more people have Bob…
Genres to blend ‘forward’
(PNAN-VA) – The Noland Foundation and SunTrust are two such concerns that know what paying forward does for the community, such as in the arts and educational arenas, especially…
Art of Fiber show next view
(NWPR-OH) – The Wassenberg Art Center in Van Wert will present “The Art of Fiber” to open on Sunday, January 16 and remaining on view through February 25. Executive Director…
‘Little jewels’ to shed memories
(PNAN-NM) – Set to open Sunday, January 30 at the New Mexico History Museum and the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, “A Passionate Light: Polaroids by H. Joe…
‘Pin Lady’ talks about collection
“Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection” on view through January 30, 2011 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art highlights over 200 pins from the unique collection of the former Secretary…
Center’s family to show new works
(PNAN-VA) – Opening on Wednesday, January 12, at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, the “3rd Annual New Works: Faculty, Students and Staff” exhibition goes on view. Featuring not…
Prehistoric giants are killer visuals
(AAPNW-MI) – On view through May 15 is the international exhibition of “Bigger Than T. Rex: Giant Killer Dinosaurs of Argentina” at the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art…
Ishii films to debut in Bay Area
(PNAN-CA) – Coming to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, recent films by Yuya Ishii, one of Japan’s upcoming filmmakers, includes the US premiere of…
‘Sound makers’ put on notice
(PNAN-CA) – In 1994, LarkGallery Online (LGO) established its platform to serve the talents of both emerging and established artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. They have not steered from…
Poet to share his love
(PNAN-ME) – The New York Times Book Review said about U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky recent volume of poetry: “Pinsky is our finest living specimen of this sadly rare…
Photo show on ArtSpace calendar
(NWPR-OH) – Opening to the public on Friday, January 7 with a reception from 6:30-8:30 pm for 42 photographers in the Ellen Nelson Gallery at ArtSpace/Lima, the Photography Club…
Dual show has ‘bonding’ visuals
(PNAN-NY) – When we think of mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and the greats and grands formed from these unions, the word family describes…
Magnolia arts leader ‘sings’ a salute
Mississippi’s artistic heritage has grown strong and vibrant from the culturally rich soil of our great state. The music genres of the blues, bluegrass, gospel, country and rock and…
‘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…
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…
‘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…