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Pensacola, FL Music Teacher, Joshua Kaye, is Confirmed as a GRAMMY Music Educator Award Quarterfinalist for 2019
Pensacola's own, Joshua Kaye, was nominated for the GRAMMY Music Educator Award 2019 by the PTA at Hellen Caro Elementary School and has been certified as a Quarterfinalist. - June 11, 2018 - Ron Kaye's Music Instruction
Watchmen Arts Appoints New Assistant Director
The board of Watchmen Arts Association has appointed a new Assistant Director - Brian Vicente. - May 28, 2018 - Watchmen Arts
70+ Local Businesses Recognized for Investing in Individuals with Special Needs
The Exceptional Children's Foundation recognized over 70 businesses who partner with the entrepreneurial non-profit to create a lifespan of opportunities for children, students and adults with developmental disabilities, including educational and job placement programs. - May 27, 2018 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Essex Paint and Sip Opens Wine and Beer Paint Bar in Essex Village, CT
Essex Paint and Sip opens Wine and Beer Paint Bar nestled in Essex Village, CT. Listed in 100 Best Small Towns in America, Essex is a ship building legacy and home of the famous Griswold Inn, Black Seal, and Essex Steam Train. Artisans, boutiques, marinas, and kayak launches adorn the well... - May 19, 2018 - Essex Paint and Sip
Announcing the Launch of Fountain City Performing Arts
With much excitement, they are announcing the launch of Fountain City Performing Arts, an educational outreach program for LGBTQ teens and allies. FCPA will sponsor both a youth chorus and youth instrumental ensemble with a focus on social justice programming and performance. The official launch... - May 19, 2018 - Fountain City Performing Arts
Shorecrest Junior Selected as St. Petersburg Goodwill Ambassador to Takamatsu, Japan
Shorecrest junior Olivia Olson is one of three St. Petersburg area students selected to be a Goodwill Ambassador to Takamatsu, Japan on behalf of the City of St. Pete. - May 05, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Third Street Music School to Honor Grammy, Tony, & Oscar Award-Winners Rosanne Cash & Joel Grey, & Architect Byron Bell at Anniversary Benefit
Feature Performance by Cast of Broadway Musical, SpongeBob SquarePants - May 01, 2018 - Third Street Music School
Lee Strobel Speaks at Plumstead Christian School’s Eighth Annual Founders Forum & at Plumstead Christian School's First-Ever Multi-School Assembly
Each year Plumstead Christian School invites a nationally known Christian whose faith informs the way he or she lives. The 2018 Founders Forum keynote speaker is a New York Times bestselling author, teaching pastor, college professor, and former award-winning editor of the Chicago Tribune. Plumstead Christian School (PCS) also hosted a multi-school assembly with nine other school groups from the region joining the PCS students for worship and to hear from Lee Strobel. - April 25, 2018 - Plumstead Christian School
Shorecrest Closes Arts Week with "A Chorus Line"
PK-12 School Tradition Dedicates an Entire Week to Art Education. - April 20, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts Hires New Artistic Director, Robyn Henderson Keller, to Launch Pre-Professional Ballet Program
Dallas Academy of Music and Performing Arts (DAMPA) Conservatory and Academics Program welcomes Robyn Henderson Keller as new artistic director. Keller, a Dallas native and former professional ballet dancer, will lead the new Pre-Professional Ballet Program, designed for ballet students who are... - April 13, 2018 - Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts
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
Anthony McCall Named Athletic Director at Shorecrest
After an extensive national search, Anthony E. McCall, Sr. has been selected as Shorecrest's next Athletic Director. McCall, who currently serves as Athletic Director at Montgomery Academy (Montgomery, AL), will begin his duties on July 1, 2018. According to Shorecrest Headmaster Mike Murphy,... - April 04, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
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
Mayor Gerald Williams, White Castle, Has a Passion for Creating Opportunity, Music and Entertainment to Raise Awareness
One mayor has a passion for creating opportunity, music and entertainment to raise awareness for causes like Sickle Cell Anemia, Breast Cancer Awareness and even creating safe Halloween experiences for kids. “BOO ON BOWIE was an Awesome! Success!,” the Mayor said. “No kids on the... - November 08, 2017 - Town of White Castle
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
Government Finance Officers Association Awards Mayor Gerald Williams and The Town of White Castle Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Mayor Gerald Williams and the Town of White Castle by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) - October 18, 2017 - Town of White Castle
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 Mayor Seeks New Businesses to Take Part in Economic Development Process
Mayor Williams of White Castle, La wants to work with businesses to secure funding for the purchase of existing empty buildings and offer incentives to bring in doughnut shops, bakeries, coffee shops, upscale lofts, apartments, retail centers, shopping malls, and most importantly mentoring programs for the youth. - July 22, 2017 - Town of White Castle
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