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On an eerily heartwarming morning in early March, composer Heather Christian visited the Ars Nova space in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, for the first time in two years. The bright sun, radiating the warmth of a spring day, was enough to make her momentarily forget that she was frozen. Once inside, …

Jamie Call Blankinship, an alumnus and longtime faculty member of UNCSA, has been named the recipient of the 2022 University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. Blankinship is Director of the Stage Management Program at UNCSA’s School of Design and Production (D&P). She is …

Most Americans may never have heard of bhangra, the energetic and expressive form of Indian folk dance and music. But the creators of a new bhangra-centric musical at La Jolla Playhouse hope that will change. Sam Willmott, the composer of “Bhangin’ It: A Bangin’ New Musical,” believes the show has …

He started playing the trumpet in college, as part of a summer music program, and dedicated himself to the instrument as a student at East High School. Mr. Miles played in the jazz band alongside future actor Don Cheadle, who played saxophone, and soon began an apprenticeship with respected Denver …

November 9, 1944 — March 7, 2022 Longtime Davis resident Mary Frances Haugse Hornbeek died at home on March 7, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Her beloved husband of 54 years, Larry, was by her side in the final moments. Despite the difficult challenges of Parkinson’s disease, …

The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), Louisiana’s arts conservatory for high school students, proudly announces an incredible opportunity for students across the state. A one-of-a-kind virtual summer program where students can take classes remotely with NOCCA teacher-artists. NOCCA invites students from all corners of the state to be …

Jazz teacher, artist and musician Ed Larkosh passed away peacefully at his home in East Providence, RI on March 14, 2021, with his son Dan Larkosh and grandson Oliver Larkosh by his side. Ed was born March 2, 1936 in Pawtucket, RI He liked to joke that he was born …

By Michele Drayton Barry Harris was taken aback when he found out he was one of three jazz pianists up for the GRAMMY organization’s President’s Merit Award. “What is it? I don’t know what it is,” Harris recalled during an interview on Florida’s WMNF-FM radio in 2005. “But when I …

Salem Democratic Caucus March 5 On Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m., Salem Democrats from Wards 1-7 will meet via Zoom to elect 32 delegates and 28 alternates to represent Salem at the 2022 Democratic State Convention. Registered and pre-registered Democrats ages 16 years old on February 4 can vote …

The legacy of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority spans from founder Ethel Hedgemon Lyle, whose grandparents were slaves, to Vice President Kamala Harris. Its reach spans college campuses nationwide, including the University at Albany. “Before becoming a member, I wanted to be like the women in this organization and I want …

At the start of last week, Hope Station executive director Safronia Perry was “tired”, but “excited”. At the end of that weekend, she was “happy”. Hope Station held three events last week to celebrate Black History Month: an OB-GYN collage workshop on Tuesday night, a Black Girl Chronicles learning series …

Next month, American Idol season two winner Ruben Studdard will give a masterclass for performing arts majors at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). The course, which will take place March 7 and 28, will include first-hand experience from Studdard on how to prepare for the music industry while …

Spencer Schillerstrom began his musical journey learning to play many instruments, including the piano, cello and flute, before falling in love with the tenor saxophone at the age of 12. With the support of family, friends, and early childhood educators Johnathan Ball and Brayer Teague, Spencer’s love and dedication to …

For immediate release MEDWAY – Principal John Murray and Choir Director Ashley Nelson-Oneschuk are pleased to announce the selection of two Medway High School Choir students to the All-State Music Festival. The festival is organized by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA), an association of the National Association for Music …

As this section is free, community events are likely to be held depending on available space. Articles on religion are posted on the Saturday church page. Email events to [email protected] TODAY, FEB. 9 WEDNESDAY CLUB TO MEET: South Pole Adventure: Shelly Calabrisi, former Supervisor of Science and Engineering Project Services …

Lior Poly’s single “69 Letters”, released in August 2021, hit the Billboard charts and topped the iTunes charts. The music industry has become a bustling place for young talent in the age of social media and digitalization. Fortunately, passionate people don’t have to wait at the mercy of popular artists …

Looking for something to do? The Stay Local Events Calendar posts a list of nonprofit and community events on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please check with your club or organization to be certain of meetings, outings and classes as they may be canceled due to bad weather or COVID-19. If a …

Posted on February 3, 2022 at 7:01 p.m. by West Side Rag By Dena Twain District 3 parents are unhappy with the choices available to them as they face the March 1 deadline for New York City Department of Education (DOE) high school applications . The Zone 3 School District …

Group to mix singing, dancing in a class, performance format which will require acceptance through an audition process A typical show choir is a mix of dancing, singing, bold costumes and music to soothe the ears. For the 2022-2023 school year, Lafayette will reintroduce a show choir to its offer …

This may be one of the few times you’ll see Vern Johnson, left, and Lauren Bleess, right, seated. Blue Earth Area seniors are active in different ways. In addition to their time spent in athletics, the arts, and academics, Johnson and Bleess use their time and talents to make a …

Nate McPeak recently discovered the hobby of unicycling. (Photo provided) PARKERSBURG — Nate McPeak, 15, wants to get a degree in environmental science. “I hope one day to work in conservation and do research in the field”, McPeak said. “I want to keep the world I love beautiful.” McPeak said …

Nothing beats the satisfying feeling of unwrapping the perfect Christmas present or opening a long-awaited school acceptance letter. Azusa Pacific University alumnus Erick Quintanilla ’11, MM ’13, had the same magical feeling the first time he opened a saxophone case in his 7th grade band class. From the moment Quintanilla …

AVON, Ohio — Three Avon High School musicians are very excited about their next chance in the spotlight. In fact, you could say they’re jazzed up. Senior Zack Britting, who plays baritone saxophone; junior Anthony Kwasny on trombone; and second Eli Leder, on bass, are among 17 Ohio students selected …

WHEELING – The Viennese Winter Ball, a major fundraiser as well as one of the most elegant social events of the season, is due to take place on February 5 at the Glessner Auditorium at Wilson Lodge, Oglebay. Organized by a 17-member committee, the ball generates funds for the Wheeling …

Charissa Barton is an incredibly talented choreographer who has worked for The Grammys, America’s Got Talent, Dragone Productions Le Reve & House of Dancing Water, “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” on Broadway, Lucasfilm Animation, American Ballet Theatre, Dance Camera West, BC Beat, The Juilliard School, co-owns Axis Connect, and has …

Hi, Westhampton and Hampton Bays! There are times when, as a journalist in the communities you cover, you have to write about the unthinkable. When Westhampton Beach High School graduate Cory Hubbard died while in college in 2014, hearts were broken. Having known Cory since childhood, mine was too. Today …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has announced that flautist Abi Middaugh and violinist Lily Sullivan are the winners of its 2021 Young Artist Competition. Initially, twelve finalists competed on December 11, 2021 at Eastern Michigan University, with the winners having the chance to perform at one …

WSAV recently announced the fourth annual Border Bowl Blitz to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire. The Border Bowl Blitz is a high school football game that pits the best seniors in the South Carolina Lowcountry against the best seniors in the Georgia Coastal Empire. The Border …

Jan 5 – Feb 27 This winter, discover new ways of seeing form, light and shadow with the immersive art experience: Light mosaic by the artist collective HYBYCOZO in Discovery Green. The installation will be visible every day during the park’s opening hours from November 12, 2021 to February 27, …

Carolyn EH Johnson Carolyn “Connie” John-son passed away on December 27, 2021 at the Rouse Home in Youngsville, Pennsylvania. She was born on March 28, 1936 in Warren, Pennsylvania, the second daughter of Everett H. and Helen M. Eddy. Connie graduated from Warren High School in 1953. In 1957, she …

RED WING – You may have noticed it if you’ve ever been one of the 20,000 people who travel daily on US Highway 61 on the edge of Red Wing, just a few miles from the Mississippi River. The iconic 115-foot water tower at the Anderson Center is architecturally beautiful. …

RPCHESTER, NY – Students at Franklin High School were greeted with smooth jazz at the school on Thursday. Grammy-nominated musician Jimmie Highsmith Jr. performed in the hallways as the students walked towards the classroom. The greeting was delivered by Fathers Initiating Restorative Engagement or FIRE. The organization is a group …

Shawn Colvin, Darryl Jones, Jason Ringenberg – three examples of music notables who started their careers at Carbondale. This month, River to River Community Records draws your attention to a rising musical star who, unlike these top three artists, is a born and raised Carbondale native, clearly on his way …

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Jacksonville Episcopal School administrators receive backlash from a group of college students and alumni after a planned dance performance, featuring a same-sex couple, was pulled from a next recital. The dance number was a song from the musical / movie “The Prom,” in which a lesbian couple …

Hello everyone! I took a day off yesterday because I had something mean. Be careful there! I’m back today with your weekend edition of the Healdsburg Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what’s going on in the city. Here we are… First, your weather forecast for the …

Welcome to the Sacramento Daily Patch newsletter! This is where you’ll find all the best news and events happening in Sacramento for Friday December 10! First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Quite sunny. High: 50 Low: 35. Here are the best stories today in Sacramento: A crash …

Sam Guyton paid his school fees with money from a music business he started in high school. Today, he is the 23-year-old owner of Vali Entertainment, a corporate entertainment company. He explained how he started a thriving high school and new business during the pandemic. Sam guyton has music and …

As a state with a large number of men and women over 65, financial website Wallet Hub says Montana comes second in the country when it comes to protecting our senior population. against abuse. KGVO spoke with analyst Jill Gonzalez on the issue of protecting people over 65. “Elder abuse …

GREENVILLE, Ill. (KFVS) – Music lessons can sometimes seem boring to students who don’t tune in to older songs. In Illinois, the music director of Greenville High School designed a course called Modern Band to keep kids interested in the topic. “I love how we can come here all the …

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (AP) – Reginald Corbitt has a big head. Literally. A size eight skull. If we are talking about small-medium-large increments, this is an extra-large double. Growing up in Huntsville, Corbitt struggled to find many hats in his size. Even so, the hats became a signature for him. As …

FRISCO, Texas – The producer leaned forward in the chair, aware of Dak Prescott’s busy schedule and the 90 minutes he had allotted to the project. “What are you doing hard?” ” she asked. “I know we have a time limit. “When we’re done,” said the Dallas Cowboys quarterback calmly. …

Larry Gordon in an undated photograph. Gordon, who was known for creating community choirs in Vermont and reviving the form note singing style around the world, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Photo via Village Harmony archives Larry Gordon, the Marshfield resident known for creating community choirs in Vermont and …

Maximiliano Alvarado, 20, of Houston, visits a makeshift memorial for onlookers who died in a stampede at the 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, United States on November 7, 2021. REUTERS / Nathan Frandino / File Photo November 8 (Reuters) – A wave of fans heading to the stage as …

The Ponca City Federated Music Club will present a Piano / Organ program in the First United Methodist Church Shrine, 6th and Central on Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend this free program. This program is a continuation of the celebration of the …

Bloomingdale School of Music students Nia Hill and Maya Hill feature in Lani Luv and BoujeeBaby’s music video for the recently released single “How We Do It”, which features children expressing themselves artistically in their towns across music, dance, art, fashion and even sports. Two sisters sharing a common passion …

A mid-sized school can pack a punch – just ask one of the 535 students living, learning and laughing in harmony at St. Paul’s School (SPS). Representing 13 countries and 36 US states, each here has a unique story to share. One thing they all have in common? Everyone has …

MONUMENT • The District 38 Education Council spent an hour of its last meeting paying homage where it was due. On October 18, the Lewis-Palmer School District School Board saluted a special achievement from one of its high school students and recognized a handful of community partners for their work …

MONROE, Louisiana (KTVE / KARD) – A homecoming dance for a Louisiana high school ends in chaos after a reported threat of gun violence. A chaos that could have been avoided during an end-of-year party. The owner of the hub’s music hall said it was part of a big misunderstanding …

Hi everyone! Simone here with your weekend edition of the Healdsburg Daily. Apologies for the lack of consistency in the newsletter over the past week – I took a much needed time off. And today’s newsletter is abbreviated, with weather and local events only (there are plenty!). I’ll catch up …

Kate Baker was born and raised in Noblesville. She calls the community of Noblesville her rock. So it seems fitting that the 41-year-old resident is the new general manager of Noblesville Main Street. According to its website, Noblesville Main Street is a nonprofit working to enrich the culture and community …

Happy Saturday, people of Philadelphia! Here’s everything you need to know today. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Showers and more violent thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 52. Here are the best stories in Philadelphia today: A Philadelphia cream private school teacher is subject to a FBI investigation …

Le Bonheur – Rock. Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. Moose Lounge, 401 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-7901. In pursuit of Eos – Rock. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Curley’s Hauser Junction, 26443 W. Highway 53, Hauser. (208) 773-5816. Bridges Home – Americana / Celtic / folk. Friday, 5-8 …

Clarinetist Julian Bliss will headlining when ABC Group performs next summer in Ashland, after a two-year pandemic detour. ABC photo Irish fiddler and Riverdance star Haley Richardson will be a special guest artist in a return engagement with ABC in 2023. She was 13 when she first performed here in …

This reunion season 2021, Luther College continues the tradition of presenting the Weston Noble, Dr. Carlo A. Sperati, Presser Scholar and Hemp Prize. The winners of the student and alumni awards are recognized each year during the annual Retrouvailles concert. Weston Noble Award 2021 Timothy Peter ’86 is the recipient …

Light-based works of art are still a major draw for Canal Convergence | Water + Art + Light, but the annual 10-day event also includes a wide variety of creative workshops, thrilling performances, introspective artist talks, captivating augmented reality experiences, educational tours, and food and drink. tasty. “I can’t wait …

Entertainment options in Arkansas this weekend: AMUSING “Jurassic Quest” More than 100 “photorealistic” dinosaurs consist of “Jurassic Quest”, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Statehouse Convention Center on Markham Street and Main Street in Little Rock. The show includes dinosaur-themed …

Tourism in Carbondale Carbondale residents are invited to participate in a survey created to better understand the impacts of tourism on the community. At the same time, the Chamber of Commerce is questioning companies on the same subject. These surveys are part of several tools provided by the Colorado Tourism …

Need something to do on Wednesday evening? Not just this Wednesday night, but the next one. And after that. Here’s a great option: A new local jazz band plays a weekly residency at The Gold Room every Wednesday through November 24. The idea arose after Matt Campbell played a concert …

Get up, Duluth! Let’s start this Saturday with everything you need to know in town today. First, the weather forecast for the day: Sun and humidity. High: 81 Low: 65. Here are the best stories today in Duluth: Clean and handsome gwinnett announced his news Green Youth Advisory Council Class …

POLACCA, Arizona – The Hopi High music program is making a comeback now that students have returned to in-person learning. The program has been suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hopi High music teacher Tom Irwin said they were trying to restart the program because many of its top students were …

The pandemic has placed restrictions on live performances, including high school marching bands, but for the first time since 2019, bands from across Acadiana can perform at this year’s 19th annual Bandboree Festival. During the pandemic, Acadiana high school bands were under restrictions that prohibited them from performing and even …

(New stories)By Mark ZaborneyBlade staff writer Harry J. “Bud” Kerwin, Jr., a dance teacher and choreographer once widely known on the local performing arts scene, whose influence spanned from his high school in North Toledo to the university where he studied. made a career to the New York scene and …

Riverhead’s Gabriel Arruda got his hands on the ball but couldn’t hold back the pass while Central Islip’s Kevin Mills defended. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk) The sound is like music to the ears of a Riverhead High School football player. After each victory for Riverhead, the Blue Waves ring the victory …

Kemer dam and hydroelectric power station commissioned September 25 is the 268th (269th in leap years) day of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. The number of days remaining until the end of the year is 97. Railways September 25, 1919 The Karasu bridge near Vezirhan is destroyed by …

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School’s Fall 2021 registration period is underway for lessons, courses, and ensembles open to students of all ages and skill levels. “Students at the School of Music thrive on our lessons, classes and ensembles, now available in person again,” said Senior Director of Education Annette …

Natural History Museum dinosaur exhibit / Photo by: Christina Champlin As Los Angeles finds a way out of the pandemic and restrictions gradually ease, we continue our bi-weekly roundups of fun tasks, mixing the occasional online / virtual event with an ever-increasing in-person listening. culinary experiences and ideas. This weekend, …

Nick Lee is a 24 year old jazz musician and producer who recently worked with Lil Nas X. He told Insider about his contributions to “Industry Baby” and “Dolla Sign Slime”. Lee created the trombone loops used in the songs, which were partially inspired by “Shrek 2”. Loading Something is …

Hip-hop collective 99 Neighbors do almost everything together. The seven members began in 2018, creating a music workshop in the Burlington apartment of two of the group’s co-founders. While writing songs for their first major album, which was released on September 24 on a division of Warner Records, the members …

When you’re doing a musical for a movie, you’re probably going to be looking for actors who can, you know, to sing. It is a truism that seems to apply to “Dear Evan Hansen,” an adaptation of this Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, with a score by Benj Pasek and Justin …

Happy Sunday neighbors! Let’s start this day. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Miami today. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Miami? Our premium local sponsorships keep you on top of inboxes in town every morning. Contact us here for the truth. First …

If professional music songwriters had the equivalent of an All-Star game in baseball, it was held last night with the Nashville Hitmakers at Indian Lake High School. The evening of original hit songs, performed live with the men and women who wrote them, was a spectacular moment of fantastic music, …

Submitted Photo Pictured left are Peter Hand, Matthew Parrish, Houston Person, Kathy Lyon, Lafayette Harris, Jr. and Vince Ector. A collaboration of renowned jazz musicians worked on Lyon’s new album, “Nothin ‘But Love”. Copyright © 2021 Roswell Daily Record “Nothin ‘But Love” album shows passion for jazz Celebrity jazz singer …

Margaret Martinez did her best, but she knew she had to work her game. Her 8-year-old daughter, Mackenzie, had fallen in love with the defense of rookie Liberty Didi Richards and her hairstyle – two Afro puffs full of by train. When Martinez couldn’t fully understand Mackenzie’s puffs, she reached …

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Get ready to rock: The Tri-C High School Rock Off has opened entries for its 2022 contest, and to celebrate, some Rock Off alumni will be putting on a free show on August 11. The show will feature former Rock-Off winners, Detention, Grenon, Lil ‘G. Fresh and …

NASHVILLE – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Tennessee to challenge Tennessee law that prohibits transgender students, teachers, and staff from accessing washrooms, locker rooms, and to other sex-only facilities. compatible with their gender identity. The lawsuit …

Wade Vandervort Wyatt Coday, 15, plays drums during a Rock Academy of the Performing Arts rehearsal at Delta Academy in North Las Vegas on Thursday, July 29, 2021. By Hillary Davis (contact) Tuesday August 3, 2021 | 2 a.m Wyatt Coday enrolled in Delta Academy to become a rock star. …

One Sunday in July, just off Newkirk Plaza in Brooklyn – between the yellow facade of a laundromat and the red awning of a bodega – the sweet notes of a saxophone floated above a crowd of about 150 people. Haitian jazz guitarist Eddy Bourjolly introduced the song “Plainte Paysanne”, …

welcome to Shopping with Vogue, a series in which we sift through the favorite store of a fashion lover. For this edition we are shopping with musician and author Michelle Zauner from Japanese Breakfast to Sandy Liang. I listen to Japanese Breakfast as I ride an electric Citibike from Brooklyn …

Over a year ago, the City of Oakland, together with Oakland Unified School District and a group of nonprofit partners, launched the Oakland Undiveded Campaign with an ambitious goal: to bridge the digital divide by raising enough money to buy laptops and Internet access points for each student. in Oakland …

Music has been a part of Samm Taylor’s life for almost as long as he can remember. The 20-year-old, a 2019 graduate of Hilliard Darby High School, remembers singing on a car stereo when he was 5 years old. One of his favorites was “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega. …

As summer approaches, recent high school graduates across the country are planning the next steps in their lives. About 69 percent of these adolescents will choose the route of traditional higher education. Yet only four out of ten will graduate after four years. The truth is, the standard American education …

The “No Tears Suite” event is sponsored by Oxford American, the Little Rock, Ark.-Based Southern Literary Magazine, in conjunction with the Woody Guthrie Center and Vernon AME Church in Tulsa. Tulsa World File The “No Tears Suite”, an original composition on Little Rock Nine and the integration of Central High …

KUOW’s RadioActive Youth Media is proud to offer its 18th annual summer introductory workshop for teens. In our second fully virtual workshop, fifteen teenagers, aged 15-18, will spend four weeks learning radio journalism and audio storytelling. The young participants will do all the research, interviewing, writing, voice and editing to …

Fort Smith Public Schools have announced a series of new administrative hires for the 2021-22 school year. Tony Smith, Director of Secondary Education Tony Jones will serve as Director of Secondary Education for Fort Smith Public Schools. Jones has been Principal of the Belle Point Center since 2018. He has …

In case you missed it Police are still seeking information on the May 28 hit and run at 16th and Folsom that claimed the life of 72-year-old pedestrian Christine Reed. After a month in hospital, Reed died of her injuries on June 25. If you have any information regarding this …

FALL RIVER – Tyler Bowe won’t be acting out when he shares the stage next month with cultural center owner Marc Dennis. “He’s one of my best friends,” said Bowe, who for nearly four decades has made a living as a West Coast actor in TV shows, commercials and music …

Master woodwind musician Phil Smith has performed and recorded for over six decades. LAHAINA – Jazz Maui presents the second annual Jazz Blues and Beyond Benefit Concert, featuring distinguished jazz professionals, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, at the new Bozich Center, Graham Theater on the Maui Preparatory Academy …

ST. THOMAS – The students of My Brother’s Workshop are already creating a lot – from benches to cupcakes – and soon they will be picking up their hammers again to help build something that will impact thousands of Virgin Island youth for years to come: a campus that the …

A longtime couple both retired from the Milaca school district this year. Gwen and Martin Garber worked in Milaca for three decades. The Garbers came to Milaca because Gwen was applying for a job, although it was Martin who landed the first full-time job. He saw that there were two …

Grammy-winning singer Catherine Russell and stage and film stars Telly Leung and Solea Pfeiffer will join Michael Feinstein as professional mentors during this year’s Songbook Academy Summer Intensive, the premier music program for young people of the country focused on the timeless standards of jazz, pop, Broadway and Hollywood. . …

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY – Applications for federal college financial aid are considerably lower this year, which could mean fewer freshmen when classes begin this fall. Prospective students can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to qualify for subsidized student loans and other forms of assistance. FAFSA requests …

Sonia Patel Banker June 27, 2021 For every student, whether they attend school virtually or in person, access to an arts curriculum is imperative. It’s even more important now that the pandemic has kept students apart for so many months. The arts help us all connect and feel compassion. Lawmakers …

CODA was the first film in Sundance Film Festival history to win all of the top awards in the American Drama Competition category. Photo: Apple TV + CUPERTINO, Calif .– This year’s Sundance hit CODA was purchased by Apple Original Films for around $ 25 million in January. This made …

ROCHESTER – Spaulding High School principal Justin Roy drove a golf cart for Joanne Houston and Cheryl Richardson to Hugh Bolin Field, where people filling the stands greeted them with full-blown cheers. Houston and Richardson retired as musical directors from the school this month after 37 years for Houston in …

Fort Bragg Quilt Show The Fort Bragg Quilt Show in June 2021 will no longer be held indoors this year due to the COVID pandemic. However, the Ocean Wave Quilters will be hosting an outdoor “On the Fence” quilting exhibit on Saturday, June 26 from 10 am to 4 pm …

Benjamin DeYoung and Kailey Vernon are respectively valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2021 at Marion Junior / Senior High School. DeYoung has an overall academic average of 99.3. He is a member of the National Honor Society, a class officer and a member of the Student Council, and …

A series of free online workshops and master classes for middle and high school students and teachers will be organized by the State University of the Fredonia School of Music in late June and July. Full schedule and registration information are online at fredonia.edu/summermusic Pre-registration is required for free sessions. …

Here are the highlights of the weekend from Robin Beeck, co-owner of the Boulder International Film Festival. For trailers and a full schedule, visit biff1.org. Chautauqua Auditorium “The Loneliest Whale: In Search of 52” Friday, 10:30 a.m., US, feature documentary, 2021, 90 minutesThis film is an inspiring cinematic quest to …

By EILEEN O’GRADY In the early 1980s, Peggy Senter conducted a feasibility study for a classroom project at Radcliffe College, to see if a community music school could be successful in Little Concord, New Hampshire. A busy Boston musician at the time, Senter’s working hours were divided between independent piano …

The West Holmes Local Schools School Board bade farewell to Acting Superintendent John Thomas as he oversaw its final meeting on Monday evening. “John came to see us during a year of great turmoil and emotions as we mourn the passing of Aaron Kaufman, ”said Chairman of the Board, Andy …

When trumpeter Alonzo Demetrius arrived at Berklee College of Music in the fall of 2014, he expected his musical world to open up to new avenues. What came as a surprise was how the school also broadened its political thinking. The results of these two new revivals can be heard …

Brent Duncan / Supplied Mountainview High School’s band Bring on the Chops are planning a unique 40-hour music against famine. Back left, Isa Creba, 17, and Sarah Duncan, 16, front left, George Duncan, 17, Matthew Creba, 16, and Josh Lovely, 17. The Mountainview High School band members performed World Vision’s …

Seven students from the area received presidential scholarships from Monroe County Community College. They are: Brooke Benitez, Caleb Comstock, Alyssa Cousino, Evan Dyer, Brook Montri, Tori Potter and Josie Sonnenberg. Benítez de Monroe graduated in 2021 from Monroe High School. She will study nursing. Benitez was a member of the …

For Sofia Cruz, a member of the SFA choir, mariachi is something new and gives her the opportunity to learn to play an instrument, especially the traditional guitar and vihuela. She said she had always loved mariachi music and its culture, calling it a beautiful work of art that can …

When Sam Black decided he wanted to become a professional dancer, he saw no choice but to leave New Brunswick. “I knew I wanted to continue dancing, and I knew there weren’t a lot of options for school. [here],” he said. Black, originally from Fredericton, began taking dance lessons at …

Photo of Joselyn King Ohio County Board of Education chairman David Croft, left, speaks with Superintendent Kim Miller ahead of a board meeting in May. WHEELING – Ohio County Board of Education chairman David Croft believes he has a solution to ensure the school district’s continued financial support for the …

There were many firsts when Tiana Jones took the stage in the Cobar High School auditorium. It was her first time in a stage production, the first time she had sung in front of an audience, the first time her family knew she had won a lead role in her …

On World Refugee Day on June 20, which is an internationally recognized occasion to raise awareness of the plight of refugees and protect their human rights around the world, Garland resident Alison Valiente shared her story at The morning news from Dallas. Alison Valiente has come a long way from …

As summer approaches the start of summer, Rowan Community Music School (CMS) recently hosted a virtual event revealing its new season, featuring additional programming that takes the school to the next level and emphasizes growth. ensembles, musical theater offers, services for educators, and much more… for young learners and adults. …

Libby Larsen’s “The Supreme Four” will debut on June 26 as part of the Sunflower Music Festival in Topeka. The Grammy winner is a member of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. (Ann Marsden) TOPEKA – Libby Larsen remembers how she felt in 1981 when the first woman was appointed …

Dreams are generally considered to be fantasies. Often times, however, dreams can come true. For some time now, NaGuanda Miller Nobles has had a desire to help others pursue musical careers. His dream came true thanks to the training of The HighArt Foundation (HAF). The foundation will award scholarships to …

Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) runs a local bodega and dreams of returning to the Dominican Republic in In the heights. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures hide caption toggle legend Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) runs a local bodega and dreams of returning to the Dominican Republic in In …

Konza United Way Restaurant Week, all day. Pick up a passport at a participating restaurant, Konza United Way office, or the Chamber of Commerce building, then dine there or buy take-out from as many participating restaurants as possible and get the stamp to prove it. Enter for a chance to …

Contributed photo Pictured are the 2021-2022 Fairall Memorial scholarship recipients. The Marshalltown Community College Foundation and the Fairall Memorial Scholarship Committee celebrated the selection of one of MCC’s most prestigious scholarships. Because their family members have chosen to serve in the armed forces, these MCC students have been selected as …

Cedarburg’s Country in the Burg Music Festival will return August 27-28 for its first two-day event to rectify last year’s cancellation. “I know everyone is going through a difficult time during this”, organizer Alex Uhan said last year. “Just know, we’re here to catch up with you.” This will be …

FLORENCE, Wisconsin – The Florence County School District has announced its top five seniors of the 2021 class. They are: – William Liebergen is the son of Lee and Donna Liebergen of Fence, Wisconsin. He participated in football during all four years of high school and was a team captain …

For Montgomery’s Beat Champ, stringing together a beat is more than just throwing sounds together. It’s even more than putting together a puzzle. Think of him more as a gourmet chef with a musical recipe, which he likes to prepare with quality ingredients. “If you’re picking out sounds that already …

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A Coastal Bend YouTuber started his channel to highlight obscure films he admired growing up. Journalist Corderro McMurry shares the story of Beeville local Adan Gonzales and his YouTube channel called Staunch TV. “Well, when I first started it started out a little bit differently, but …

The Austintown Farmers’ Market returns this week; Lit Youngstown offers writing camps, a workshop for teens BOARDMAN – The Boardman High School Jazz Program will feature the 2k21 “School’s Out” pop / rock show tonight at Boardman Park. 2k21 is a horned rock band that performs a wide variety of …

Cade thompson * 20-year-old Christian artist Cade thompson was inspired for his new single “New Normal” by his fear when a potential active shooter was in his high school in 2018 in his senior. Without a doubt, panic shook the hearts of all the students, especially Cade, who was unable …