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Emmy Award-Winning Actress & NY Times Bestselling Author, Kristen Johnston Supports Mooresville, NC Fundraising Event
Emmy Award-Winning Actress and NY Times Bestselling Author of "GUTS" Kristen Johnston "Impressed and Blown Away" by Local Music Foundation; Supports Fundraising Event; "Staggered by the passion and dedication of those involved with Judy Hughes Music Foundation." There will be a fundraising concert, followed by a student recital hosted by Judy Hughes Music Foundation this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Southside Baptist Church; 525 South Broad Street, Mooresville NC 28115. - September 09, 2016 - Judy Hughes Music Foundation, Inc.
New Catholic University Aims to Renew Culture of Beauty
Pontifex University opens inaugural enrollment for its affordable and innovative Masters of Sacred Arts degree. - September 08, 2016 - Pontifex University
Shorecrest Launches Center for Medical Sciences Offers High School Students In-Depth, Hands-on Medical Science Experience
Shorecrest Preparatory School announces the creation of The Center for Medical Sciences at Shorecrest, an in-depth applied sciences academic track for high school students. Through extensive coursework, laboratories with specialized equipment, guest experts, field experiences, and student-directed... - August 24, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Songs of Freedom - Concert & Recital
Judy Hughes Music Foundation, Inc. hosts a fundraising concert featuring Rebecca Cook-Carter, Erik D'Esterre, Linda Gebelein, Kathryn Reed, Jennifer Phelps and Mikie Huffman, called "Songs of Freedom." Immediately following the concert, music scholars from studios throughout the Lake Norman area will perform a recital. Judy Hughes Music Foundation, Inc. Is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible. jhmfinc.com email: staff@jhmfinc.com - August 22, 2016 - Judy Hughes Music Foundation, Inc.
ECF Board of Directors Secures Three-Year Contract Extension for Scott Bowling as President and CEO
The Board of the Exceptional Children's Foundation, a nonprofit serving children and adults with special needs in the greater Los Angeles area, has secured a three-year contract extension for President and CEO Scott Bowling, who will oversee the opening of a new site in Inglewood to serve adults with developmental disabilities and guide staff on the design and launch of new and expanded programs offering direct pathways to employment for adult participants. - August 20, 2016 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Coast Music Debuts New Logo, Website and Focus on Rock and Popular Music Styles
Coast Music Rocks! That's the new message this prominent music school wants their community, students and teachers know - and to emphasize the new focus on teaching real world rock and other popular music styles. The new logo and website represents Coast Music and their faculty of working, professional musicians, all with a passion for teaching music. - August 16, 2016 - Coast Music
So You Think You Can Dance™ Winner Coming to Crystal Lake, IL
Dancepiration Dance Studio, the premiere dance facility in Crystal Lake, IL is teaming up with Liberate Artists LLC for a day of dance to remember. - July 29, 2016 - Liberate Artists
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
Heartbeat Music and Performing Arts Academy Speaks on Youth Issues and Saves the Arts
Tyra K. Hawthorne is proud to present, “This is How We B.E.A.T. (Break Every Adverse Thought)” youth musical and concert production. Please join the youth of San Diego in the marvelous production. Who: The Heartbeat Music and Performing Arts Academy What: Educational and inspirational... - June 25, 2016 - Heartbeat Music and Performing Arts Academy
ECF Thanks Over 70 Business Partners That Include Developmentally Disabled in Their Bottom Line
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. - June 25, 2016 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Sip, Paint, and Samba Fundraiser
Samba Colorado, Colorado's premier Brazillian Dance Company, presents the Sip, Paint, and Samba Fundraiser. - June 22, 2016 - Samba Colorado
School of Rock Gives Back Tour Featuring Idol Finalist, Dalton Rapattoni, Coming to Fort Lauderdale
School of Rock Coral Springs and School of Rock West Broward are proud to host the School of Rock Gives Back Tour Featuring Dalton Rapattoni, Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Blue Martini in Fort Lauderdale. - June 17, 2016 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
EI Professional Makeup School Relocates to New Facility in Hollywood; How It Will Affect Movies in the Future
In an effort to ensure that there are enough skilled professional makeup artists to go around, EI has relocated and revamped their school accordingly. The new facility boasts approximately 20,000 square feet of space that includes larger work areas, additional restrooms, student lounge and a cafe. - June 13, 2016 - EI, School of Professional Makeup
Shorecrest Class of 2016 Celebrates College Placement Success
Sunday, May 16, 2016 Shorecrest Preparatory School held its Commencement Ceremony for the 84-member Class of 2016. The students will matriculate to 51 colleges & universities in 18 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. 100% of Shorecrest seniors were accepted to college. - May 29, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Staten Island Dance School Russian Mazaik to Donate Proceeds to Animal Shelter
Russian Mazaik founder, Elena Bolotina has partnered with Angels On Earth Rescue to donate all proceeds from her school's dance showcase to help innocent animals get a second chance at finding a loving home. - May 25, 2016 - Russian Mazaik
4-Time National a Cappella Champions Release Album at Yoshi’s
Vocal Rush Releases 5th Album Titled “11” at Yoshi’s in Oakland on June 6, 2016. - May 13, 2016 - Oakland School for the Arts
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents Spring Performance
From Fairytale characters to examining Life Forces around us, Connecticut Concert Ballet’s spring showcase really moves. - May 11, 2016 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Leader of Shorecrest Basketball "Metamorphosis" Head Coach Daryl Blume Retires
Coach Blume Departs Shorecrest Basketball with 5 Graduating Senior Starters. - May 01, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Specialized Arts and Amateur Athletic Union Basketball School Opens in Nassau County, New York
iCovenant Congregation Prep, New York’s First and Only Specialized Scriptural-integrated Academic, Arts, and AAU Basketball “Third Place Ekklesia” AKA Place of Academia and Discipleship Training Finds Its Permanent Home in Oceanside, New York–Opening Its Doors September 2016. - April 29, 2016 - iCovenant Congregation Prep
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
Introducing "The Giving Sock": the Look Good, Feel Good Sock Company
Awesome socks designed by grade schoolers. Every sock purchased gives art supplies to schools in need. - April 21, 2016 - The Giving Sock
Bethlehem House Gallery Announces Spring Show 2016 Dates and New Artists
The Spring Show will feature new work from artists Marlow Rodale, Gini Illick, Thomas Kelly, Jennifer Schilling, Domenick Naccarato, Ellie Albrecht. - April 21, 2016 - Bethlehem House Gallery
Third Street Music School Settlement Awards the New York Community Trust Harris Scholarship
Three $25,000 scholarships awarded to college-bound students graduating from NYC public high schools. - April 20, 2016 - Third Street Music School
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
Shorecrest Awarded New Active Learning Classroom by Steelcase Education
Shorecrest Preparatory School has been selected to receive the installation of an active learning classroom through the Active Learning Center (ALC) program, a grant initiative in its second year founded by Steelcase Education. This program empowers educators to implement active learning strategies... - April 02, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Shorecrest Theatre Presents "Phantom of the Opera" Theatrical Production the Highlight of School’s "Celebrate the Arts" Week
Known for producing theatre, movie and television stars, Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg will showcase its newest cast of Broadway hopefuls in a mesmerizing production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera.” Shows on April 14, 15, and 16 at 7pm at the school’s Janet Root Theatre. - March 30, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Third Street Music School Settlement’s Annual Spring Gala to Honor: Sting and Brenda Harris at 121st Anniversary Benefit, May 16th
Featuring Special Performance by Third Street Music School Settlement - March 29, 2016 - Third Street Music School
ARTIST Music Academy Student from Perry Hall Wins Top Prize at Prestigious Guitar Competition
Thomas Potts, Student of Dr. Jeremy Lyons at ARTIST Music Academy in Nottingham, Awarded Third Prize at Beatty Classical Guitar Competition - March 23, 2016 - ARTIST Music Center
Shorecrest Adds an “A” to STEM with “Celebrate the Arts”
Weeklong Celebration of Art April 11-16 Features Teach-in with Local Artists, Student Performances, Salvador Dali Exhibit and More - March 18, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
5,000 Hours of Service in Four Days - Shorecrest Prep High School Students Spend Entire Week in Service
For the seventh consecutive year, Shorecrest Preparatory School in Saint Petersburg, Florida, will send more than 300 high school students and 40 faculty members across Tampa Bay, the country and the world to perform Service Learning projects as a part of the school’s annual Service Week. - March 16, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
DancEnlight Presents "Empty Space"
DancEnlight, a professional not for profit modern dance company, is proud to present the 2016 world premiere of "Empty Space" in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Artistic Director Lorelei Chang and her dancers explore the potential of emptiness. Two performances will be held at the University of Saint Joseph's Hoffman Auditorium in the Bruyette Athenaeum, 1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at 2:00 p.m. - March 09, 2016 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Shorecrest Prep Gets Nod from Relay For Life
The Top 10 Relay School Gearing Up for 2016 Relay - March 04, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Kesavah BellyDance in Nelson, BC Adds More Classes for All Levels
Kesavah BellyDance in Nelson, BC is adding two new Belly Dancing classes starting on April 5th, 2016. - February 29, 2016 - Kesavah BellyDance
Four Shorecrest Seniors Named National Merit Finalists
Shorecrest seniors Jared Hirschfield, Josh Katz, Luke Peterson, and Henry Walsh have been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All four students were named National Merit Semifinalists and have advanced to the next round of competition. About 1.5 million... - February 26, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
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
Shorecrest to Host the Premiere of "The First" Documentary Film About the Life and Impact of Jackie Robinson
Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to host the premiere of “The First,” a documentary film about the life and impact of Jackie Robinson. The film is produced by Bennett Zamoff, a Shorecrest faculty member, in concert with The Jackie Robinson Project of George Washington University. - February 18, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Shorecrest Preparatory School Robotics Team Earns Bid to Compete in FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Championship
Shorecrest Preparatory School’s middle school robotics team, the InfoBots, won an Outstanding Project Award and earned a bid to the Central West Florida FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Championship. - February 10, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Shorecrest Preparatory School Gives Students a Technology Boost with First Annual St. Petersburg STEAMfest
As tech jobs become even more plentiful, Shorecrest prepares and encourages students to fill the demand in the technology sector. - January 27, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Join Mayor, Chamber CEO for “State of St. Pete” Community Leaders to Speak at Shorecrest Preparatory School
The Shorecrest Preparatory School Alumni Association will host “State of St. Pete,” a community networking event featuring remarks from Mayor of the City of St. Petersburg Rick Kriseman, St. Pete Chamber CEO Chris Steinocher, and Shorecrest Headmaster Mike Murphy. Join these and other... - January 21, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Dance Moms’(TM) Star Payton Ackerman Master Teaching at Westchester, NY Studio
Join Liberate Artists for a day of fierce dancing, friendly competition, and a whole lot of fun. Featuring Master Dancer Payton Ackerman from the hit television series Dance Moms. - January 20, 2016 - Liberate Artists
Kesavah BellyDance is Offering a Free Interactive Belly Dance Demo Class in Nelson BC
Kesavah BellyDance will be holding a free interactive Belly Dance demo class in Nelson BC on January 19th, 2016. Come spice up your life, get fit, and have fun all at the same time. - January 04, 2016 - Kesavah BellyDance
What Matters for Kids Announces the Expansion Into the Greater Casco Bay Maine Area
What Matters for Kids is proud to announce the expansion to the Greater Casco Bay Maine area in 2016. The planned expansion will bring new, science based educational opportunities to children and schools in the region, supplementing existing STEM programs. Carleen Barra and Julie Wagner founded... - December 19, 2015 - What Matters for Kids
Broadway and Radio City Dancer Comes to Brewster, NY
On January 16th, 2016, Liberate Artists and premier Brewster, NY dance studio Taps-N-Toes are bringing Broadway and Radio City Dancer Nathalie Marrable to teach workshops for dancers ages 6 and up. - December 17, 2015 - Liberate Artists
Dallas Choral Festival - First Choral Festival in Texas Since 1999, Featuring 100 Professional Singers at Meyerson Symphony Center
Tickets are on sale for the inaugural Dallas Choral Festival on January 10, 2016, bringing together 100 professional singers for a rare performance of a large scale Sacred Masterwork with a professional orchestra, highlighting Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis and conducted by artistic director Greg Hobbs. - December 11, 2015 - Dallas Choral Festival
Shorecrest Prep Students Learn to Code with Parents During Hour of Code
Shorecrest Preparatory School’s Lower School learns foundational 21st century skills alongside parents and grandparents, demonstrating commitment to cutting edge technology education. - December 11, 2015 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Gifts Galore for Guardian Ad Litem: Shorecrest Preparatory School Annual Holiday Gift Drive Benefitting Guardian Ad Litem
The Guardian ad Litem program of Pinellas and Pasco Counties will be collecting gifts donated by Shorecrest Preparatory School students and families on Friday, December 11. The entire gymnasium will be packed with hundreds of presents, including bicycles, toys, and clothing. “The holiday... - December 09, 2015 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Ashley Rhodes-Courter, Child Advocate and Author, to Speak at Shorecrest Preparatory School
Shorecrest Preparatory School’s Guardian ad Litem Service Club has invited Ashley Rhodes-Courter, child advocate and author, to speak at the Janet Root Theatre at Shorecrest Preparatory School. - November 25, 2015 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Pensacola Music Teacher Certified as an Expert Author
Ron Kaye, founder of Ron Kaye’s Music Instruction in Pensacola, FL was recently recognized as an Expert Author by EzineArticles.com in the “Arts & Entertainment - Music Instruction” niche. - November 12, 2015 - Ron Kaye's Music Instruction
Former Nelson Mandela Prison Guard Christo Brand to Speak at Shorecrest Leadership Lecture on November 17
Christo Brand, Nelson Mandela’s former prison guard and friend, will speak at the November 17th Willis Leadership Lecture at Shorecrest Preparatory School at 10:50 am. The Willis Leadership Lecture series invites four esteemed speakers annually to address the Shorecrest community. The theme... - November 12, 2015 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
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