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Piano School of NYC Hosts Spring Fundraiser
The Piano School of NYC’s founder/director Vera Anselmo, Board of Directors, Advisors and Honorary Board of Directors are pleased to announce the Spring Fundraiser for the Piano School of NYC at Opera America (330 7th Ave, 7th floor, New York, NY) on Tuesday, April 10th at 6:30 PM. The... - April 04, 2018 - The Piano School of NYC
The ArtsCenter Welcomes the 2018 Sacred Arts Tour to Carrboro
Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery Construct Sand Mandala. - March 31, 2018 - The ArtsCenter
Shorecrest Hosts 13th Annual Relay For Life Event
Shorecrest Preparatory School will host its 13th Annual Relay For Life event on Friday, April 6, 2018. Relay For Life brings communities together to remember loved ones lost, honors survivors of all cancers, and raises money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer. - March 30, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Plymouth State University Choirs Present "Dido and Aeneas" in Concert
PSU Chamber Singers present Henry Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" in concert on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 7pm in the Smith Recital Hall, Silver Center for the Arts. Based on the love story from Virgil's "Aeneid," this English Baroque masterpiece features magnificent music, potent drama, and remarkable intensity. The performance of the opera will include harpsichord and strings in a gender-bending interpretation with sexual desire at its core. - March 21, 2018 - Plymouth State University Choirs
Local Production of School of Rock Seeks Young Rock Musicians
They say music education provides benefits to learning and brain growth. Here’s another fun benefit to all those music lessons: a chance to show off those skills to a live audience. A local production of School of Rock the Musical is looking for five young musicians to round out their... - March 08, 2018 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Revised - ECF Earns $100,000 Grant from S. Mark Taper Foundation
The S. Mark Taper Foundation, founded in 1989, is a private family foundation dedicated to enhancing the quality of people's lives by supporting nonprofit organizations and their work in our communities. They awarded ECF their 2017 foundation grant for the Early Start Program. - March 08, 2018 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
5 Shorecrest Seniors Advance to National Merit Finalists
Shorecrest seniors Charity Chen, Mitchell Greene, Hunter Holland, Kyle Mullins and Sylvia Smith have been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All five students were named National Merit Semifinalists and have advanced to the next round of... - February 22, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts (SCSOPA) & Michael Josten Aim to Lead the Entertainment Industry with a Stellar Reputation Training Models, Actors & Performers
Number one for the production of top actors, actresses, singers and models in the country, SCSOPA is one of the top rated performing arts schools in the country. The Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts can open doors for its students; giving them the tools to have a competitive edge in this ever-competitive industry. - February 16, 2018 - Santa Clarita School Of Performing Arts
Duo of Shorecrest Seniors Earn U.S. Presidential Scholar Nomination
Greene, Holland Recognized for Exceptional Performance on ACT/SAT - February 02, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Leander High School Presents The Addams Family Musical Comedy
The Addams Family Musical Comedy presented by Leander High School Theatre, Jan 18-21. Senior and student discounts included. - January 14, 2018 - Leander High School Theatre
My President Says. The Illustrated Tweets of Donald J. Trump. Free and Open to the Public Exhibition at EMKO Palm Beach.
American Cartoonist, Shannon Wheeler, launches My President Says exhibition at EMKO, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The display will open up in January 10, 2018 on the third floor of the art gallery, located at 2119 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. The exhibit presents Shannon’s illustrations... - December 29, 2017 - EMKO Palm Beach
2018 Plays by Young Writers Festival
Plays by Young Writers, a festival of winning scripts from the 33rd annual California Young Playwrights Contest. - December 26, 2017 - Playwrights Project
Shorecrest Teacher Renews National Board Certification
Sandra Janack, a fifth grade Social Studies teacher and Grade Level Dean at Shorecrest Preparatory School, is one of nearly 4,000 teachers across the United States to renew their certificate as a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT). National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain... - December 20, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
St. Anne's Belfield School to Host 2018 Junior Theater Celebration with Virginia Theatre Association
VTA announced the date for the Junior Theater Celebration to be held Saturday March 24, 2018. - December 09, 2017 - Virginia Theatre Association
EI, School of Professional Make-Up Open House Event Promises Inspiration to Future Makeup Artists
Elegance International (EI) will be holding their popular Open House Event on December 9, 2017 and promises to inspire many makeup artist hopefuls. El is in the heart of Los Angeles, where many have come to fulfill their makeup dreams in the world of entertainment, film, fashion, and theater, and... - December 05, 2017 - EI, School of Professional Makeup
2017 National Art and Humanities Youth Program Awards Announced
At a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. this November, the nation's federal cultural agencies honored twelve Creative Youth Development programs from across the country for their work in providing excellent arts and humanities learning opportunities to young people. - November 23, 2017 - Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Kesavah BellyDance in Nelson, BC Now Offers Gift Certificates for Dance Classes
Kesavah BellyDance is now offering gift certificates for Belly Dance Classes in Nelson, BC. - November 18, 2017 - Kesavah BellyDance
Shorecrest Junior Walker Willis Earns National Scouting Conservation Award
Shorecrest junior Walker Willis has earned the prestigious Boy Scouts of America William T. Hornaday Silver Medal for his restoration and conservation project "The Native Classroom." The national award, known within Scouting as "an Olympic Medal Bestowed by the Earth," is a... - November 16, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Hawker Pacific Aerospace Recognized for Partnering with ECF to Employ Adults with Developmental Disabilities
In honor of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), the California Disability Services Association recognized Hawker Pacific Aerospace for partnering with Exceptional Employment Solutions for hiring 12 adults with special needs, trained and supported by the Exceptional Children's Foundation. - October 29, 2017 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Culver City Recognizes Dr. Scott Bowling for His Exceptional Leadership
October is Disability Awareness Month in the City of Culver City. As part of the local celebration, Dr. Scott Bowling, President and CEO of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF), was recognized for his leadership in creating an inclusive community for individuals of all abilities. - October 29, 2017 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Indira Lakshmanan Kicks Off Willis Leadership Lecture
Indira Lakshmanan, Washington columnist for The Boston Globe and the Poynter Institute's Newmark Chair for Journalism Ethics, kicks off the 2017-18 Willis Leadership Lecture at Shorecrest Preparatory School. She addresses the 9th-12th grade Shorecrest Upper School Monday, October 23 in her talk,... - October 20, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Youth Leadership Pinellas Selects Shorecrest Junior Will Newton
Shorecrest junior Will Newton has been selected for the Youth Leadership Pinellas (YLP) Program for the 2017-18 school year. Founded in 1998, Youth Leadership Pinellas is a series of interactive days designed to educate high school teens on community resources and issues, develop an excellence in... - October 05, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
10 Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Shorecrest seniors Charity Chen, Mitchell Greene, Hunter Holland, Kyle Mullins and Sylvia Smith have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. In addition, five seniors were named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program, scoring in the top 3% of approximately 1.6 million juniors: Samuel Benjamin, Adrianna Linn, Will Martin, Shannon O'Shea and Casey Reich. - September 28, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Big Dreams for Bergen County Dancers
Local Bergen County dancers from Nunnbetter Dance Theatre accepted to prestigious ballet intensives around the country. - September 22, 2017 - Nunnbetter Dance Theatre
Businessman, Author, and Advocate for the Disabled Joseph “JB” Bensmihen to Speak at Shorecrest October 10
Businessman, author, and advocate for the disabled Joseph “JB” Bensmihen will visit Shorecrest Preparatory School Tuesday, October 10 for a special community presentation. JB will share key takeaways from his new book “Taking Your Place at the Table.” The presentation begins at 10am in the Janet Root Theatre at Shorecrest. A book signing will immediately follow in the theatre lobby. - September 21, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Tom Dillow Named Shorecrest Assistant Headmaster
Thomas J. Dillow has been named Assistant Headmaster of Shorecrest Preparatory School. Dillow has served Shorecrest as the Head of Upper School since 2012. He will continue to lead the 9th-12th grade Upper School in addition to his new role. In the Assistant Headmaster role, Dillow will support... - September 07, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Longest Running Dance Studio in Arlington Heights, the DanceXpress Dance Studio Gets Complete Make-Over, Reinvests in Community and Hosts Grand Opening Event
Owner of the oldest dance studio in Arlington Heights purchases new location in Arlington Heights and reinvests in the community. The DanceXpress Dance Studio gets completely remodeled and redesigned, including website, print, and social media re-branding. Grand Opening event to be held this weekend. - September 06, 2017 - The DanceXpress Dance Studio
30 Artists to Participate in the 5th Annual Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour; Art Lovers from Across the State Plan for the Annual Tour
Thirty artists in studios across Fayette and Coweta counties will be showcasing their talents and techniques, answering questions and selling their art during the 5th Annual Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour (SHAST). Held the 2nd weekend in November. - September 01, 2017 - Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour
Shorecrest and Jack and Jill Inc. to Host HBCU College Fair Sunday, September 17
The Suncoast Chapter Teens of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair from 1pm-5pm on Sunday, September 17 at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg. This free community event will feature college recruiters... - August 30, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Local Floral Designer Receives Coveted Industry Designation
Lisa Belisle AIFD was inducted into the largest Floral Institute Nationally and awarded with her distinction as an American Institute of Floral Design pin. - August 25, 2017 - Flora Elements Education and Design
Shorecrest Welcomes New Talent to Leadership Team; Danyali, Gillis, Fludd Join Shorecrest Administration
After extensive national searches, Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to welcome three new leaders to the administrative team. Dr. Sherri Danyali will assume the role of Director of The Experiential School of Tampa Bay, Shorecrest’s 3, 4, and 5-year-old program. Michael Gillis joins the... - August 10, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Beauty and the Beast Enchants and Amazes
Sudbrink Performance Academy opened Beauty and the Beast Jr. at University Lake School this past weekend. While it is SPA's first production, it has done nothing short of amaze those in attendance. "The show was fantastic," said one patron, "the set, the costuming, and the talent of... - August 01, 2017 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Small Town Girl Coco Becomes an Actress in New York: Despite Obstacles She Wants to Live the American Dream - And Inspire
Coco de Bruycker has a dream: She would like to aspire as an actress, inspire and revolutionise the film industry. For diversity. - July 17, 2017 - #NYCoco A Fundraising Project
Los Angeles Acting School for Kids Adds a Young Adult Program
3-2-1 Acting Studios an on-camera school for children, teens and young adults launches a comprehensive adult program for ages 18-28. Teaching the classes is Disney actress, Cheryl Texiera who plays Katy Hart on the hit Disney TV show, "Girl Meets World." - July 08, 2017 - 3-2-1- Acting Studios
Theatre Arts Academy Presents Inaugural Production of Beauty and the Beast JR
Sudbrink Performance Academy brings new life to the "tale as old as time" - tickets on sale now at sudbrinkacademy.com - July 07, 2017 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
New E-Commerce Site Increasing Independence for Individuals with Disabilities
Is your inbox flooded with urgent requests from social service nonprofits for donations because of threats to public funding? Instead of appealing to private donors to become less reliant on legislated dollars, the Exceptional Children’s Foundation is using a different tactic: launching an e-commerce site to generate new revenues while benefiting individuals with disabilities. - July 05, 2017 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
The Crucible Trains the Next Generation of Industrial Arts Educators - Seven New Instructors Got Their Start in Donor-Funded Youth Programs
Twelve artists who began as students in The Crucible’s Youth Programs will teach in 2017 Youth Summer Camps, which kicked off this week. The majority of these new instructors were able to take classes at The Crucible, an Oakland arts education nonprofit, because of the scholarship opportunities made possible by donations. - June 26, 2017 - The Crucible
ASPIRA Inc. of Pennsylvania Launches New Cyber School Initiative
ASPIRA Inc. of Pennsylvania to launch its cyber school initiative for the 2017-18 school year. After a year of refining ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School programs, ABCCS Principal Nancy Ruiz has produced an effective cyber school model addressing social, emotional and physical education needs. - June 23, 2017 - ASPIRA Inc of PA
Singing Soothes the Soul: Sarasota Singing Circle
The Sarasota Singing Circle is a monthly gathering for people who share the common love of singing, meeting the first Fridays of the month at Heartwood Retreat Center, in Bradenton, FL. This singing circle is geared toward fostering the creative impulse, through improvisational singing, community part singing. - May 24, 2017 - Authentic Voicework
Linda Beers Violin Studio Releases New Music Animation Video
New Music Animation Video raises awareness of animal extinction. - May 19, 2017 - Linda Beers Violin Studio
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents Spring Show 2017
Connecticut Concert Ballet is proud to present its 2017 Spring Show in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Choreographers are Artistic Directors Wendy Fish-Lawrence and David Lawrence along with Lorelei Chang and Christina Shortt. Two performances will be held at the state of the art Bailey Auditorium at Manchester High School, 134 Middle Turnpike East, on Saturday, May 20 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. - May 10, 2017 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Art Education a Necessity, Not an Extra at Shorecrest
Known as “Celebrate the Arts,” the 2017 weeklong series of events runs from April 17-22 and features a teach-in with more than two dozen local artists, music and theatre performances, student artwork displayed throughout the school and juried in Middle and Upper School, and a campus exhibition of work by internationally recognized printmaker and graphic artist Barry Goodman. The week culminates with the Shorecrest spring musical production, “Les Misérables” with performances on April 20-22. - April 19, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
NASTY WOMEN AND BAD HOMBRES - an Exhibit of Bronze and Wax Sculptures About Our Times
From May 1 to May 6, Peruvian-born New York Sculptor, Oscar Garcia, will present “NASTY WOMEN AND BAD HOMBRES,” an exhibit showcasing the Wax and Bronze work of more than 30 New-York–based sculptors, also known as “The ASL Bronze Artists.” The exhibit is dedicated to the past, present and future women and immigrants who have the courage to pursue their dreams against all odds. Opening reception is May 2, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m., at The Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, 215 W 57th St, NY NY 10019. - April 10, 2017 - ASL Bronze Artists
Top Performing Arts Academy Moves to Revitalized Main Street Location
Sudbrink Performance Academy Brings New Life to Main Street Waukesha - March 31, 2017 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Shorecrest Thespians Perform “Les Misérables,” School Edition April 20-22
Following last spring’s sold-out production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” the talented Thespians of the Shorecrest Upper School performing arts program will present the Broadway classic “Les Misérables,” April 20, 21, and 22 in the Janet Root Theatre. - March 29, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
dancEnlight Presents "Echoes Beyond the Forbidden City"
dancEnlight, a professional non-profit modern dance company, is proud to present the 2017 world premiere of Echoes Beyond the Forbidden City in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Artistic Director Lorelei Chang and her dancers explore the many untold stories that unfolded behind the Forbidden City's high walls and heavy doors. Two performances will be held at the University of Saint Joseph's Hoffman Auditorium, 1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT on Saturday, March 25 at 2; Sunday, March 26 at 7:30. - March 26, 2017 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Little Theatre Company Brings Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. to the Stage
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. Playing at Wolf Performance Hall in London (ON) on April 6th and 7th, 2017 - March 24, 2017 - Belle Pointe Dance & Movement Company
Shorecrest to Host Hybrid Learning Consortium Symposium
Shorecrest Preparatory School will host the Hybrid Learning Consortium (HLC) Symposium, April 5-7, on its campus in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Symposium is the annual conference of the HLC, a collective of nearly 30 independent schools in both the US and abroad that are dedicated to creating... - March 17, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Shorecrest Students Embark on Annual Service Week
The entire 9th - 12th grade Shorecrest Upper School student body participates in Service Week, a 4-day learning experience in which students immerse themselves in service projects with non-profits and educational institutions. Together, the students and their teachers will complete more than 5,000 hours of service over the 4-day period. - March 15, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Shorecrest Students Advance as National Merit Finalists
Shorecrest seniors Clay DiGiorgio, Max Kobernick, and Sara Springle have been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All three students were named National Merit Semifinalists and have advanced to the next round of competition. About 1.5 million juniors in... - March 12, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School