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Historic Fredericksburg Foundation to Celebrate Historic Preservation Month Throughout Community
The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI) will be celebrating Historic Preservation month this May with lectures, tours, and informative articles to remind the community of the city’s preservation successes and future preservation opportunities. By reaching out to all historic building-lovers who appreciate these valued resources, HFFI is excited to provide the educational opportunities their organization is dedicated to provide. - April 16, 2016 - Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.
Playwrights Local 4181 Announces World Premiere of "To The Orchard" by Les Hunter
Contemporary drama runs May 27 - June 5 at Waterloo Arts and June 10-12 at Dobama Theatre. - April 16, 2016 - Playwrights Local
Illustrious Aardvark Jazz Orchestra to Release New CD, Passages - Show to Feature Music by Music Director Mark Harvey
Called “stunningly beautiful and adventurous” (New York City Jazz Record), the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra continues its 43rd season with the release of the band’s 14th CD, Passages, featuring works by founder and music director Mark Harvey. “Aardvark Jazz Orchestra proves once more its reputation as one of the best jazz ensembles in the world.” (Jazz Podium, Germany). - April 11, 2016 - Americas Musicworks
The RISD Museum Acquires "The Flower Eaters" by Andrew Paul Woolbright
"The Flowers Eaters" is the first painting of Andrew Paul Woolbright's current, ongoing body of work "The ShrineBeast Romance." - March 24, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Talcott Mountain Academy Students Receive Awards at 2016 CT Science & Engineering Fair
Middle school students win special awards in mathematics, science and biotechnology. - March 23, 2016 - Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy
Play Lab Weekend of New Works & Writing Classes
Playwrights Local 4181 Announces 2016 Play Lab and Spring Workshops New plays and free workshops presented April 15-17, 2016, at Waterloo Arts Playwrights Local 4181 announces its 2016 Play Lab and Spring Workshops, a series of new plays and writing classes from April 15-17 at Waterloo Arts. This... - March 16, 2016 - Playwrights Local
New Site-Specific Judy Pfaff Installation, "Somewhere After"
New work from pioneering installation artist on view now; Pfaff to give public lecture March 15. - March 12, 2016 - Williams Center for the Arts
See the Music - Art of Blues & Jazz Exhibit to Benefit Local Music Societies
View the vibrant blues & jazz music scene in Kansas City through art. This special exhibition will benefit the KC Blues Society and KC Jazz ALIVE organizations. First Friday, March 4, 2016 VIP Ticket-only Reception 5-6pm. Public Reception will be from 6 to 9 pm. Live music, food trucks, an opportunity to purchase art and support two great musical organizations. - February 26, 2016 - Buttonwood Art Space
"Ceci n'est Pas Une Image!" by Philippe Lejeune at Yellow Peril
Exhibition by by Pawtucket-based multimedia French artist features a range of symbolon spanning a 50-year period that challenges the identity of images and symbols. - February 25, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Simply 2016 Photography Exhibition with Juror David J. Carol at The Center for Fine Art Photography
Simply 2016 is an exhibition highlighting artists’ ability to capture the everyday in an extraordinary way. Artists from around the world are being showcased in this exhibition, juried by David J. Carol. This photography exhibition offers the chance to slow down and appreciate the beauty in simplicity. - February 25, 2016 - The Center for Fine Art Photography
Arts on the Green Presents Acclaimed Duo 2 (Peter H. Bloom, Multiple Flutes; Mary Jane Rupert, Harp), Chamber Music Concert March 19, Shrewsbury, MA
Arts on the Green presents the esteemed Duo 2 (Peter H. Bloom, flute, alto flute, bass flute and piccolo; Mary Jane Rupert, harp) in European and American Masters, Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm, First Congregational Church, 19 Church Rd, Shrewsbury, MA. Free to all, but donations welcome. Information: 508-845-7286. Gems by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Saint-Saens, and two stellar works written for 2: Butterfly Effects (2008) by Elizabeth Vercoe and Play of Light (2011) by Richard Nelson. - February 23, 2016 - Americas Musicworks
Gathering Ground Announces Free Trials for Nature Classes in Prospect Park
8-Week Spring Season Kicks Off with Free Trial Classes - February 18, 2016 - Gathering Ground
Yellow Peril Gallery Presents Raquel Paiewonsky at VOLTA NY 2016 During Armory Arts Week
Vibrant series inspired by Paiewonsky's residency at Künstlerhause Bethanien in Berlin, supported by The Davidoff Art Initiative. - February 10, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
#ARTONSHANIA Announces 2016 Plans for Provincetown
Shane Adams, aka Shania LeClaire Riviere announces #ARTONSHANIA 2016 as well as visual art plans with 8@8 and Frederick Gallery Provincetown. - February 10, 2016 - ARTONSHANIA
Eastern National Releases New Passport to Your National Parks® Collector’s Edition
Eastern National has released a Passport To Your National Parks® Collector’s Edition to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service this year. The deluxe, expanded version of the Passport To Your National Parks® book has space to collect park cancellations and commemorative Passport stamps for every national park site in the National Park System—to date more than 400. Proceeds from the sale of Passport books and stamp sets are donated to the National Park Service. - February 07, 2016 - Eastern National
Adirondack White Out Weekend Schedule Announced
A two-day winter festival held on President's weekend in the western Adirondack community of Clifton-Fine has released it’s full schedule. Main events will be underway Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th with a small, evening kickoff in Wanakena, NY on Friday, February... - January 23, 2016 - Adirondack White Out Weekend
"Beast Boutique" by Jennifer Avery at Yellow Peril
Exhibition born out of Jennifer Avery's Artist Residency with the Hermès Foundation, featuring 300 performative objects from opulent gold, silk, cotton and fleece fabrics printed with her drawings, photocopies, and repurposed trash from Hermès - December 24, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Bethany Arts Community Announces Launch
Mission to create a space and environment where the many forms of art can be learned, produced, and flourish. - December 23, 2015 - Bethany Arts Community
Eastern National Announces Leadership Transition Plan
Eastern National announces leadership changes. Dr. G. Jay Gogue, Board Chair, has stepped down as Board Chair and will remain a board member. George Minnucci, who served as CEO since 2008, has been named Board Chair. John F. Ryan, Chief Administration Officer, has been appointed Secretary-Treasurer of the Association. He will continue to serve in his current role as Chief Administration Officer. Kevin C. Kissling has assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. - November 15, 2015 - Eastern National
"Parachute Games: The Art of Holiday Survival" at Yellow Peril
Playful exhibition about surviving the art world and the holiday season, curated by Brooke Erin Goldstein with special programming presented by Kiosk PVD. - November 12, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Yellow Peril Gallery Presents Beast Boutique by Jennifer Avery at SATELLITE During Art Basel Miami Beach 2015
Providence-based contemporary art gallery to present an installation of Beast Boutique, born out of Jennifer Avery’s Artist Residency with the Hermès Foundation - October 29, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Noted Flutist Peter H. Bloom to Perform Premieres by Mark Harvey, Karl Henning and David Leone in Boston, Masterworks by Debussy and Ravel in Des Moines and Lisle, IL
Flutist Peter H. Bloom, known for his virtuosity and versatility, will perform premieres by Karl Henning and David Leone in Boston’s King’s Chapel (Oct 27); music by Debussy and Ravel with Ensemble Aubade (Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL Nov 1 and Grand View University Des Moines, Nov 2); music by Mark Harvey with the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Nov 14 at MIT Cambridge. Bloom will join legendary saxophonist Charles Neville Nov 29 in Ashfield, MA in a benefit concert for Nepal earthquake relief. - October 26, 2015 - Americas Musicworks
South Coast Botanic Garden to Host November 17 Media Event to Preview New Interactive Art Installation
In anticipation of Nature Connects’ only Southern California stop in a national tour, the South Coast Botanic Garden will host an exclusive preview event for media and special guests. - October 25, 2015 - South Coast Botanic Garden
Boston’s Ensemble Aubade (Peter H. Bloom-Flute; Francis Grimes-Viola; Mary Jane Rupert-Harp) to Perform in Illinois and Iowa: Chamber Music by Debussy, Ravel and Others
Ensemble Aubade (Peter H. Bloom, flute; Francis Grimes, viola; and Mary Jane Rupert, harp) will perform at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle IL on November 1, and at Grand View University in Des Moines on November 2. The esteemed trio will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Claude Debussy’s Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, one of the masterpieces of the 20th century. Also on the program: the lush and thrilling Sonatine en Trio by Maurice Ravel and the evocative Sunrise (2009) by Thea Musgrave. - October 22, 2015 - Americas Musicworks
New Bilingual Book, "Get to Know Your Parks/Conozca sus Parques," Encourages Kids to Visit National Parks
Eastern National is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, "Get to Know Your Parks/ Conozca sus Parques." Written in English and Spanish, the book encourages young people to visit and learn about America’s national parks. Beautifully illustrated with images from a... - September 27, 2015 - Eastern National
"Soundings" by Brian Dowling at Yellow Peril
Brian Dowling's first solo exhibition, "Soundings," features marble sculptures and two-dimensional works measuring the depth between perception and reality. - September 23, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Wadsworth Mansion Haunted Halloween Bash
Wadsworth Mansion Haunted Halloween Bash Beckons All Ghosts and Ghouls. The Wadsworth Mansion Haunted Halloween Bash will be held on Friday, October 30, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. - September 20, 2015 - Wadsworth Mansion
Mexico’s War on Drugs Exposed Through Art
Renowned Mexican artist Luz María Sánchez opens "detritus" in Houston, Texas examining Mexico's War on Drugs today at She Works Gallery. Sanchez is making an impact on Texas, recently being named the "Climate Change Art Commission" from Land Heritage Institue and a the exhibition of her epic piece on immigration entitled "diaspora" in San Antonio. - September 19, 2015 - AtravesARTE
Pen and Brush Unveils First Exhibit and Publications Since Re-Launch, as New Headquarters Opens in New York City’s Flatiron District This October
121-year old Arts Organization Showcases Exceptional Work by Female Artists and Writers in New State-of-the-Art Facility. - September 12, 2015 - Pen and Brush
Choral Debut of Toronto Valour Ensemble Released
Produced by Civilized Productions, this debut choral album from a hand-picked ensemble takes the listener through the range of emotions felt by soldiers (and their families and friends) during the era of The Great War fought a century ago, featuring both popular and original compositions. - September 10, 2015 - Civilized Productions
"The Forlorn Incantations" by Johnny Adimando at Yellow Peril
"The Forlorn Incantations" continues to underscore major themes present in Adimando’s overall body of work (collection, escapism, protection, surveillance), but the exhibition will focus more specifically on a concept that addresses the blurred line between protection and imprisonment by way of obsessive order and feigned attempts at "perfection." - August 20, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Eastern National Announces the 2016 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2016 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2016 Passport To Your National Parks®... - August 12, 2015 - Eastern National
Yellow Peril Gallery Presents "32 Ghosts" by Toby Barnes at The Drawing Room, in Conjunction with LANA’s Sixth Annual Conference in Providence
Mixed media exhibition exploring ritual practices, individuals, and the nonhuman world in everyday life by Toby Barnes at The Drawing Room. - August 06, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Eastern National Releases "Guidebook to American Values and Our National Parks"
Eastern National is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, "Guidebook to American Values and Our National Parks." The book is the first to detail how national parks are expressions of America’s values. As it prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2016, the National... - June 24, 2015 - Eastern National
"Still" by Snow Yunxue Fu at Yellow Peril Gallery
Exhibition features an indoor architectural video projection installation, video monitor installations, framed inkjet 2D prints, video mapping installation and 3D printed sculptures. - June 21, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Yellow Peril Gallery Presents "Burning Down The House" at Jamestown Arts Center
Group exhibition curated by Robert P. Stack features international artists exploring issues of house and home in their work - June 14, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Eastern National Releases Exclusive Product Line Commemorating the National Park Service Centennial in 2016
Eastern National is proud to unveil its National Park Service Centennial Arrowhead Product Line, available for sale to National Park Service (NPS) Employees, NPS Volunteers-In-Parks, and approved partners. The new products showcase the official NPS Centennial logo, complemented by the NPS’s... - June 12, 2015 - Eastern National
Yellow Peril Gallery presents Ruth Dealy and Rodrigo Nava at ArtHamptons 2015
Debut of self-portraits and landscapes by Ruth Dealy and a large scale sculpture installation by Rodrigo Nava on the Private Estate Grounds. - June 11, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Eastern National CEO George Minnucci Honored by the National Park Service
George Minnucci, Eastern National’s Chief Executive Officer was presented with the James V. Murfin Award by the National Park Service on Tuesday. The James V. Murfin Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the partnership between the NPS and... - June 10, 2015 - Eastern National
Erie Art Museum to Participate in Blue Star Museum Program
The Erie Art Museum is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. - May 21, 2015 - Erie Art Museum
Morton Grove Historical Museum Expands Weekday Hours and Opens on Saturdays - Offers Chance for VIP Seating to Watch July 4th Fireworks
Morton Grove Historical Museum expands its weekday hours and opens on Saturdays - Offers chance for VIP seating to watch fireworks on July 4th - both to make the museum more accessible to local residents. - May 19, 2015 - Morton Grove Historical Society
Pérez Art Museum Miami Acquires Seminal Painting by Ruth Dealy
Acquisition of "Morning After" made possible by a generous gift from Dr. William and Nancy Tsiaras. - May 12, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
New Arrival: One Big Zoo Baby Born
Gulf Breeze Zoo is excited to announce a very big birth this Spring, a new baby giraffe. Gabby, a 13 year old reticulated giraffe, gave birth to the 5’ 8” male calf early in the morning on March 27th. Zookeepers had been monitoring Gabby closely for several months before she gave birth and are delighted that both mom and baby are healthy. - April 15, 2015 - Gulf Breeze Zoo
"...and other poems" by Toby Sisson at Yellow Peril
Series of mixed media paintings, drawings and prints inspired by a compilation of author and social critic James Baldwin’s lesser known verses. - April 12, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Vietnam Women’s Memorial Secures Its Legacy and Future with Eastern National
Diane Carlson Evans, Founder and President of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation (VWMF), is pleased to announce exciting advances in the management of programs related to the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. The Foundation’s directors selected Eastern National, an association... - April 02, 2015 - Eastern National
Eastern National Announces New Partnerships with Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Hampton National Historic Site
Eastern National is proud to announce the formation of new partnerships with two national park sites, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson, New Jersey, and Hampton National Historic Site in Towson, Maryland. Eastern National will operate educational museum stores at both parks,... - March 21, 2015 - Eastern National
Eastern National Announces 2014 Award Winners
Annual Awards Highlight Excellence in Performance and Partnership - March 18, 2015 - Eastern National
Consciousness, Quantum Computing and Plants Are Being Entangled Together Under the Stainless Roof of American Steel Studios by Make Light Matter and the P.e.a.c.e. Museum
Make Light Matter Inc. and The P.e.a.c.e. Museum have commingled forces in a Share Equity / IP swap and have formed a collaborative research venture adventure into the nature of reality and the subatomic Universe. Together, they have placed themselves at the forefront of consciousness research and... - March 16, 2015 - The P.e.a.c.e. Museum
A Remarkable New Stone Avenue Has Been Located at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avebury in Wiltshire
Previously, two other Stone Avenues known as the ‘West Kennet Avenue’ and the ‘Beckhampton Avenue’ are known to archaeologists as they still have some of the massive stones that line these avenues present, but this new Avenue was never thought to exist. Robert John Langdon,... - March 04, 2015 - ABC Publishing Group
Zuckerman Museum of Art by Stanley Beaman & Sears a Cultural Beacon
In just the last year, an unlikely arts scene has emerged more than twenty-file miles north-west of downtown Atlanta. On the campus of Kennesaw State University (KSU), the state's third-largest public institution of higher-education, the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (ZMA) has been the impetus... - March 03, 2015 - Stanley Beaman & Sears