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Former Student's Band Receives Grammy Nomination
Former Bill Wright Guitar Studio Student's band M83 has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album for their album entitled Hurry-up, We're Dreaming. 20 year old multi-instrumentalist Jordan Lawlor from Sparta, NJ, a former student of Bill Wright’s Guitar Studio, has just... - December 08, 2012 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2012 Nutcracker Season Performances
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 38-year tradition with its announcement of full-length Nutcracker performances in the Hartford, CT area. - December 05, 2012 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
“Nordurljosin”: Idyllwild Arts Winter Fashion Show
The Inter Arts Department of Idyllwild Arts Academy is pleased to announce that Friday, November 30th marks the date for the ever-popular Fall Fashion Show. Inspired by the Winter Wonderland theme that is often standard for holiday season shows, Fashion Design major and show director Inga Gilbert... - November 29, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Academy: Innovations in Teaching Math and the Arts from a Collaborative Approach
Idyllwild Arts Academy, a pre-professional, college-preparatory boarding school in the San Jacinto Mountains uses an innovative approach to teaching math to art students. - November 28, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
15th Anniversary of California Contemporary Ballet's "The Snow Queen" Seasonal Extravaganza
Local Ballet Company Presents Performance in Glendale, Featuring Local Professional and Amateur Talent in a Festive Display of Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Aerial Arts, and Gymnastics. - November 27, 2012 - California DanceArts
Kent Wieshaus, LCSW Joins Idyllwild Arts Academy Staff
Former Television producer and director Kent Weishaus, LCSW has joined the staff of Idyllwild Arts Academy as staff counselor. - November 27, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Announces Expansion of Youth Fashion Design Program with Gerard Dislaire
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program announced today the addition of a second fashion design course to include both beginning and advanced fashion design to its summer course offering for its Youth Arts Center program. For teens who are interested in learning the basics of fashion design, the... - November 26, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Announces Theme for 2013 Native Arts Festival
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program announced today the theme for this year’s Native Arts Festival which is set to be held from June 30 through July 6th 2013 on the campus of Idyllwild Arts Academy in Idyllwild, CA. Held annually, the Native Arts Festival is a collaboration in Native American... - November 26, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Announces Schedule Changes, New Classes for Youths 5-18
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program announced today several changes to this year’s upcoming schedule that will allow school age children ages 5-18 and their families more flexibility in planning their summer vacations. - November 26, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
More Than Half of All American Adults Regret Not Learning an Instrument
PLAY Method is a new and unique concept that turns traditional piano teaching on its head. - November 20, 2012 - PLAY Method LLC
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program: a Continuum of Excellence
It started with a simple vision: “Create a remote place where people of all backgrounds could come together to experience the arts.” That vision spurred the creation of the Idyllwild Summer Arts Program that in its 63rd year creates a setting for artists of all ages to experience what... - November 16, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Nicko McBrain, Drummer from the Band Iron Maiden, to Visit Music Students at School of Rock Coral Springs
Nicko McBrain, drummer from the band Iron Maiden, is scheduled for a meet & greet at the School of Rock Coral Springs, Thursday, November 8th at 7:45pm. - November 05, 2012 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Opening of Michelle Danner Los Angeles Acting School and New York Acting School
The Michelle Danner Acting School in Los Angeles is expanding into New York with the opening of a new conservatory, which will offer a six and twelve-month Well Rounded Actor’s Training Intensive. The program at the Michelle Danner Acting School includes The Golden Box for actors. This... - October 27, 2012 - Michelle Danner Acting Studio
Middletown Arts Center Preps for NJ's Largest Representational Art Show & Sale
An exhibition and sale celebrating the 85th Anniversary of The duCret School of Art by Caras and Colleagues is set to become NJ's biggest art event of the year. The Opening Reception is Saturday, November 3rd, 6pm - 9pm. It will be held at the Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Road, Middletown, NJ 07748). The event is free to the public, with live music by "Off the Grid," refreshments, and a silent auction, including an engraved "Imagine Peace" iPad and Bed Peace postcard signed by Yoko Ono. - October 26, 2012 - duCret School of Art
Piano-Yoga® Retreats Return to Steinway Hall, London, on 18th November 2012
On the 18th November Piano-Yoga® - the miracle piano technique which allowed its creator, GéNIA, to come back to the podium just 10 weeks after breaking her wrist - returns to the home of piano excellence, Steinway Hall! Surrounded by some of the top instruments in the world, pianists... - October 25, 2012 - Piano-Yoga®
Photographer and Visual Artist Eve Fowler to Lecture at Idyllwild Arts Academy
As part of their continuing Visiting Artists series, the Inter Arts Department at Idyllwild Arts Academy welcomes photographer, artist, and curator Eve Fowler on Thursday, October 25th. Fowler will present a lecture on both her practice and her recent posters based on Gertrude Stein's Tender... - October 18, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Albuquerque’s Newest Dance Studio Announces Public Grand Opening Celebration on November 10th
Jinan Performing Arts Studio Looks to Make Big Splash in the Local Dance Scene with a Big Party and More Dance Choices than Any Other Studio in Albuquerque - October 17, 2012 - Jinan Performing Arts Studio
Official French Delegation to Visit Tacoma
French master artists to blow glass in Museum of Glass Hot Shop. - September 30, 2012 - Tacoma - Biot Committee
Exhibition Celebrates the Founder of the American Studio Glass Movement
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Piano-Yoga® Announces New 2012/3 Term of Holistic Piano Classes and Retreats
The Piano-Yoga® Music School announces an exciting programme of piano classes, group tuition and retreats for the next academic year. - September 21, 2012 - Piano-Yoga®
Harold L. Cohen, Printmaker, Opens Exhibit at Buffalo State
Professor Harold L. Cohen (www.haroldlcohen.com) opens a one-man show called "Our Inhumanity." (http://newsandevents.buffalostate.edu/events/exhibition-our-inhumanity-works-harold-l-cohen?date=2012-09-10) This major exhibition of 29 art prints and paintings by Harold L. Cohen, former Dean... - September 12, 2012 - haroldlcohen.com
Piano-Yoga® Retreats Return to London’s Kings Place on 23 September, 2012
On the 23rd September, the visionary Russian virtuoso pianist, GéNIA, will be sharing the cutting-edge piano method that is Piano-Yoga® in the refreshing environs of the sparkling new world-class music venue, King’s Place. Now in their third season, Piano-Yoga® retreats have... - September 11, 2012 - Piano-Yoga®
Stage Left Studio's "Frank Women" Features Character Actresses from Five States Channeling American Playwright
More than a dozen character actresses and comediennes will take on the words of American playwright Frank Blocker at Stage Left Studio, 214 W 30th Street, New York City. - August 06, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
Moscow Ballet Holds Open Auditions for Chicago Dancers on August 29th
Talented Chicago-area dancers are invited to attend an open audition to perform in the Moscow Ballet's upcomiong Chicago production of "The Great Russian Nutcracker." Auditions will be held August 29, 2012, and take place at the Southport Performing Arts Conservatory (SPACE) at 3433-37 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. - July 19, 2012 - Southport Performing Arts Conservatory
Lakeside Pottery - Award Winner Best of Stamford, Fairfield County, CT and Westchester, NY - 2012
Lakeside Pottery Ceramic School and Studio in Stamford CT named award winner in Serendipity Magazines 2012 "Best Of Everything" Collector's Edition and in Moffly Media 2012 Stamford Magazine "The Best of Stamford, Connecticut" family / art category. - July 07, 2012 - Lakeside Pottery Studio
Piano-Yoga® Now Offering Piano + Holistic Therapy Sessions
Piano-Yoga’s new ‘Piano + Holistic Therapy’ sessions are designed to aid the development of the student in a truly holistic way. - July 05, 2012 - Piano-Yoga®
Lytle's REBC Cosmetology and Beauty School Has Reported More Student Enrollments in 2012
Cosmetology and beauty schools like Lytle's have reported more students enrolling in their programs than they have ever seen in the past. - July 02, 2012 - lytlesrebc.edu
Destination: World. DanzHouse Students Selected to Attend Coveted Dance Theatre of Harlem Program.
Eight lucky, yet very deserving DanzHouse students were selected to attend Dance Theatre of Harlem's Summer Intensives in New York and Detroit. The news comes on the heels of prestigious wins for the dance studio, as they've racked up a number of awards from Showstopper and NexStar dance competitions this year. And it's a testament to the intense training and preparation the young ladies have gone through to earn a spot in the coveted program. - July 01, 2012 - DanzHouse
New Vocal Instructor Joins Bill Wright's Guitar Studio
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Mr. Tallen Olsen to its line-up of instructors. - June 29, 2012 - Bill Wright School Of Music
MIVAL Junior Art Show
The Junior Art Show is going to be in its 38th year. This is such a longstanding family tradition on this island. Now well into its second generation of young artists. The show will be at the Wells Fargo Bank, Mercer Island Branch, 3001, 78th AVE SE, Mercer Island. Show hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on July 14th Saturday and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on July 15th Sunday. - June 22, 2012 - Mercer Island Visual Arts League
Summer Intensive Meisner Technique – Space Limited for New Registrations at Emasla
The Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio announces it final registration spaces for its Summer Intensive Meisner Technique. - June 22, 2012 - Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio
MIVAL in Mercer Island Summer Celebration
Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) will be participating in the annual Mercer Island Summer Celebration July 14 and 15. Look for a large and small tent exhibiting artwork. In addition, MIVAL Gallery, located at 2836 78th Ave. S.E., will be hosting it’s Summer Celebration artists for the... - June 21, 2012 - Mercer Island Visual Arts League
2012 Cure for Dad's Mid-Life Crisis; Rock Out on the California Rock Camp VIP Mini-Tour
Learn, Jam & Record Live with Rocking Pro Band in World-Class Studios in Los Angeles - June 12, 2012 - California Rock Camp
American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles Announces 2012 Annual Composition Competition
American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles announces the opening of its 2012 annual composition competition. Compositions should be submitted for string trio with an optional electronic component. - June 07, 2012 - American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles
Ceramic Art Summer Camp at Lakeside Pottery's Fairfield County, Stamford, CT
Lakeside Pottery's 2012 Ceramic Art Weekly Summer Day Camp programs are designed to have children and young teens experience how to work in an actual pottery studio. During each weekly camp program, the participants will: - Learn to use the pottery wheel and throw pots successfully (we... - June 05, 2012 - Lakeside Pottery Studio
Vancouver Animation School Takes Top School Honors at the Prestigious CIRA Impact Awards
Award Makes Vancouver Animation School the Top School to Attend in Canada - June 02, 2012 - Vancouver Animation School
The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (“HARA”) Presents the Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival and the 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, May 25-27, 2012
The 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival, the culminating event of Mele Mei 2012 - a month-long celebration of Hawaii's music, will take place May 25-27, at the Hawaii Convention Center, and includes unique music industry-related workshops and the prestigious 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. - May 22, 2012 - The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts
"Forbidden Kiss Live!" Celebrates Sixth Year with Crowd-Pleasing Sexy Cabaret Show at Stage Left Studio
Sexy cabaret show "Forbidden Kiss Live!" celebrates sixth year at Stage Left Studio, off-off Broadway, New York City. Theatre, cabaret and burlesque performers give audiences lots of laughs and much to talk about. - May 20, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
University of Chicago Department of Music Performs Debussy’s "Fêtes" and "La Mer" with Poulenc’s "Gloria" this Memorial Weekend
Performance features soprano Patrice Michaels and a composition by University of Chicago Professor Augusta Read Thomas. - May 19, 2012 - University of Chicago Department of Music
June is Repertory Month at Stage Left Studio with Critically-Acclaimed Plays and “99 Club” Discount
Five plays to perform regularly in June at Stage Left Studio, Indie theatre in midtown New York City and a premiere off-Broadway theatre with many discounts. Repertory month includes award winners, long-running shows, a variety of styles, and all critical successes. - May 18, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
duCret School of Art Students to Graduate
Eighteen student artists who have completed their 3 year Accredited Art Career Program at duCret School of Art are set to graduate this month. Commencement is Thursday, May 17, 2012. The ceremony will begin at 7:30 PM. - May 16, 2012 - duCret School of Art
McGough Haggerty Academy First Annual Fundraiser
Come join the McGough Haggerty Academy for a day of music and dancing on Sunday, June 3rd from 2 pm - 9 pm at Rory Dolan's Bar and Restaurant in Yonkers, NY. - May 14, 2012 - McGough-Haggerty Academy
Sanoon Violin Academy Moves to North Texas Area
Suzuki based music instruction now offering private lessons in the North Texas area including Frisco, Allen and Mckinney. - May 06, 2012 - Sanoon Violin Academy
University of Chicago Performs Midwest Premiere of Andrea Clearfield’s Lung-Ta, “The Windhorse,” with Music, Dance, and Art
Performance features world premieres by University of Chicago composers including University Professor Augusta Read Thomas - May 04, 2012 - University of Chicago Department of Music
ACU Makes a Statement in the Casting Workshop Arena
Actor’s Close Up, a new player in the Casting Workshop community, is offering a great special for those already signed up with any of their competition. When actors show ACU their current membership at any casting workshop in town they will get a free membership to ACU for their first year. These workshops are with the same elite casting directors but are usually $10 to $15 cheaper per session than anyone else in town. - May 03, 2012 - Actor's Close Up
Local Artist to Debut Original Songs at duCret Spring Art Show
Local artist and duCret School of Art student, Rae Cauley will feature artwork and perform her original songs at the Annual Spring Art Show & Sale on Sunday, April 29th from 2 - 4pm. - April 29, 2012 - duCret School of Art
Music Studio Now Accepting Students for Summer 2012 Rock Band Camp
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio is now accepting students for Summer Rock Band Camp. Camp starts June 25th for 7 weeks. - April 20, 2012 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Stage Left Studio’s Left Out Festival Brings Down the House with "Selected Shorts"
Off-broadway New York City theatre Stage Left Studio receives thunderous approval for collection of artists, playwrights, and performers for a variety show type matinee performance of "Selected Shorts," featuring gay and lesbian performers and the people who love to work with them. - April 18, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
Left Out Festival at Stage Left Studio NYC Offers Literary Greatest Hits and LGBT Out Performers
The Fifth Annual Left Out Festival runs April 14-19 at Stage Left Studio, 214 W 30th Street, 6th Floor, New York City. The Festival features gay and lesbian writers, performers, and artists and the straight people who like working with them. Includes some of the best of Off-Broadway NYC theater in an intimate setting of solo performers, plays, readings, and performance art. - April 14, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
Waikiki Hotels to Host Live Concerts Featuring Hawaii's Award-Winning Artists as Part of Month-Long Mele Mei 2012, April 27-May 29
The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (“HARA”) and the Hawaii Tourism Authority (“HTA”) are excited to announce a live concert series featuring Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners and nominees at premiere Waikiki hotels as part of the 2nd Annual Mele Mei, a month-long celebration of the music of Hawaii, April 27-May 29, 2012. These concerts will be held at Halekulani, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, The MODERN Honolulu, The Royal Hawaiian, and Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa. - April 13, 2012 - The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts