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Pinnacle Production Group Presents Chinese Lantern Light Festival in Miami Experience Spectacular Evening of Massive Chinese Lanterns
A celebration of Chinese culture, the Lantern Light Festival arrives in Miami on November 30 at the Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center. The festival is a six-week production featuring massive lanterns, inspiring performances and incredible cuisine. Attendees will experience a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and themes in the run–up to the Christmas period and beyond. Learn more at http://www.lanternlightfestival.com. - September 15, 2016 - Pinnacle Productions Group
"Stitching Mona" and "Manuscript:Word Drawings" by Jessica Deane Rosner at Yellow Peril
Two distinct exhibits by Jessica Deane Rosner, featuring an “intensely personal” installation about her mother’s state of mind and 13 narrative drawings about an unexpected crisis. - September 01, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
North Sea Diver Moves from Oil to Oils
"I want to ensure the story and personalities of the characters who work offshore aren't forgotten and that their memory survives all of us." -Pete Davies, artist and ex North Sea diver. - August 31, 2016 - Pete Davies Art
Simba La La: World Music for Children CD Release
Erie Art Museum Invites the Community to a World Music CD-Release Party for Families. - August 27, 2016 - Erie Art Museum
Talented Artists Come from Near and Far to Participate in One-of-Kind SoCal Art Festival
The American Riviera will be abuzz with creativity as artists from all across the country come to the Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival to display and sell their unique, handmade, ocean-themed and genuine sea glass art. - August 12, 2016 - Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival
Summer Group Exhibition Featuring Carrie Johnson, Gordon Moore, and Kazimira Rachfal
Anita Rogers Gallery presents a group exhibition featuring works by Carrie Johnson, Gordon Moore and Kazimira Rachfal. The show will be on view from July 26 through September 6, 2016 at 77 Mercer Street, Suite 2N in New York City. - August 05, 2016 - Anita Rogers Gallery
Confluence: Twelve Collaborations at The Morgan Conservatory
Confluence: Twelve Collaborations merges the work of accomplished papermakers with select artists August 12th - September 16th - July 29, 2016 - The Morgan Conservatory
"Visible Forces" by Rodrigo Nava at Peligro Amarillo / Santurce
Nava to present small-scale studies of his expanded forms, a series of collagraph prints and frescos inspired by textures and shapes of vessels and other objects of his home and studio. - July 28, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Iowa Native Brings Financial Acumen to Go the Distance
Go the Distance Baseball, LLC -- the partners who are preserving the Field of Dreams Movie Site and keeping it financially viable through the adjacent development of All-Star Ballpark Heaven -- announced today their addition of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to their core leadership team. Cliff W. - July 13, 2016 - Go the Distance Baseball/Field of Dreams Movie Site
Playwrights Local Announces World Premiere of “Objectively/Reasonable”
Documentary play captures community response to the shooting of Tamir Rice in Cleveland in November 2014. Features contributions from six playwrights and direction by Terrence Spivey. Runs August 18 through September 4 at Waterloo Arts. - July 13, 2016 - Playwrights Local
Eastern National Joins Cape Cod National Seashore for 20th Anniversary Celebration of Highland Light Move
Government officials and community members will gather July 12 for a ceremony to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the historic move of the Highland Lighthouse in North Truro, MA. In 1996, the lighthouse was moved 450 feet back to safer ground, thanks to a six-year, grassroots effort by local volunteers to preserve the oldest lighthouse on Cape Cod. - July 10, 2016 - Eastern National
"The Intimate Collection" by Kathryn Parker Almanas at Yellow Peril
Exhibition includes sewn works and photographs that explore "the pleasures and confusion of intimacy and the body." - July 10, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
New Exhibit Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Ray Gun
The Classic Toy Museum in Burlingame, California is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the "ray gun." The toy ray gun exhibit opens officially on July 12, 2016. - July 08, 2016 - Classic Toy Museum
The Modernistics (Peter H. Bloom, Flute; Mark Leighton, Guitar; Ted Powers, Guitar, Vocals, Tap; Pamela Powers, Vocals/Tap): Up-Tempo Song and Dance, Sizzling Bebop in NH
The Modernistics are the versatile and virtuosic duo of Peter H. Bloom, flute; Mark Leighton, guitar with the acclaimed singing/tap dancing team of Ted Powers, guitar, ukulele, vocals and tap; and Pamela Powers, vocals and tap. The group will perform Great American Songbook favorites and the best of bebop in Gorham, Colebrook and Claremont NH August 4, 5 and 6. - July 06, 2016 - Americas Musicworks
Reception & Talk for Night with Juror Sean Corcoran
Night Exhibition and Events - Exhibition: June 17 – July 23, 2016 Free, Public Welcome; Artist Talks: July 1, 5:30-6:00 Free, Public Welcome; Reception: July 1, 6:00-9:00 Free, Public Welcome - June 25, 2016 - The Center for Fine Art Photography
The Erie Art Museum Presents a New Main Gallery Exhibition on July 27, 2016: "I Think I Found It Upside Down," a Solo Exhibition by Dietrich Wegner
"I Think I Found It Upside Down" Solo exhibition by Dietrich Wegner. Main Gallery. July 27 – November 20, 2016. The ephemeral beauty of a mushroom cloud is frightening; it floats, delicate and blooming, but chaotic and utterly destructive. It is this conflicted experience—a contradiction between what our eyes enjoy and what our mind knows—that Dietrich Wegner’s work evokes in the viewer. - June 18, 2016 - Erie Art Museum
"After the Shadow" by Ruth Dealy at Peligro Amarillo / Santurce
Exhibition of recent paintings exploring the feminine gaze and landscapes, presented with the participation of René Morales, Curator, Pérez Art Museum Miami. - June 05, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
The American Horticultural Society (AHS) is Pleased to Announce the Distinguished Recipients of the Society’s 2016 Great American Gardeners Awards
Among this year’s winners is John G. Fairey, Regents Professor (retired) in the Department of Architecture at Texas A&M University and founder of Peckerwood Garden in Hempstead, Texas, who is receiving the AHS’s highest honor, the Liberty Hyde Bailey Award, for his many important contributions to horticulture. Each winner has contributed significantly to fields such as plant research, garden communication, landscape design, youth gardening, floral design, and teaching. - May 26, 2016 - American Horticultural Society
"Uonderland" by Raquel Paiewonsky at Yellow Peril
Inspired by her time in Germany’s capital and cultural center, new work from Raquel Paiewonsky explores landscape, architecture and social metaphor / fantasy. - May 22, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Eliot Dudik Opens Dual Exhibitions
Photographer Eliot Dudik | Still Lives | Broken Land Exhibition: May 6 – June 25, 2016 Free, Public Welcome Artist Talk: June 3, 5:30-6:30 Free, Public Welcome Reception June 3, 6:30-9:00 Free, Public Welcome - April 28, 2016 - The Center for Fine Art Photography
Transitional Landscapes with Juror Natasha Egan Opening Day
Transitional Landscapes Exhibition and Events; Exhibition: May 6 – June 10, 2016 Free, Public Welcome Artist Talk: May 6, 5:30-6:30 Free, Public Welcome Reception May 6, 6:30-9:00 Free, Public Welcome - April 28, 2016 - The Center for Fine Art Photography
Harvard Epworth Concert Series and Americas Musicworks Present Acclaimed Ensemble Aubade (Peter H. Bloom, Francis Grimes, Mary Jane Rupert): Music of Debussy and Ravel
Ensemble Aubade, praised for “intensity, imagination, skill and finesse,” will perform May 7 at Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church in Cambridge, MA. The concert celebrates the 100th anniversary of the magnificent Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp by Claude Debussy. Also: music by Maurice Ravel, Ladislas de Rohozinski, and Arnold Bax. Aubade is managed by Americas Musicworks. - April 28, 2016 - Americas Musicworks
The Adventurer Club - No Fedora or Whip Required
The Adventurer Club is a new social media platform that inspires and encourages people to go out and live adventures rather than staying in their comfort zone. - April 17, 2016 - The Adventurer Club
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
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.
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
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