For Immediate Release San Francisco Opera Guild Announces Details of 91st Season Opening Night Gala, September 6, 2013 Opera Ball 2013: The Garden of Good & Evil Opera Ball 2013 Marks Bay Area Debut of Celebrity Event Planner Colin Cowie San Francisco Opera's 2013-14 Season Opens with Arrigo Boito's Mephistopheles SAN FRANCISCO (May 17, 2013)––San Francisco Opera celebrates the opening of its 91st season on September 6, 2013 with a gala opening night like none other. San Francisco Opera Guild’s 2013 Opera Ball: The Garden of Good and Evil will be created by celebrity event designer Colin Cowie to reflect the celestial and devilish themes...

Tuesday, May 14, 2013   SEATTLE SYMPHONY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MUSICIANS APPROVE NEW CONTRACT   Balanced Budget for 2011–2012 Financial Year, Including Record Fundraising Results   Seattle, WA – The Seattle Symphony announced today that its Board of Directors and its Musicians have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement through August 31, 2015. The agreement, reached after 15 months of negotiations, will enable the organization to continue its journey of artistic growth under Music Director Ludovic Morlot, expand its engagement with young people and communities, increase the size of its digital footprint, and set a path for long-term financial stability. ...

For Immediate Release SAN FRANCISCO OPERA PRESENTS OFFENBACH’S LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN STARRING MATTHEW POLENZANI AND NATALIE DESSAY IN NEW CO-PRODUCTION CREATED BY LAURENT PELLY AND CHANTAL THOMAS JUNE 5–JULY 6, WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE Angela Brower to Replace Alice Coote as Nicklausse Also Starring Christian Van Horn, Hye Jung Lee, Irene Roberts and Jacqueline Piccolino; Conducted by Patrick Fournillier SAN FRANCISCO (May 13, 2013))—San Francisco Opera presents Jacques Offenbach’s dramatic masterpiece Les Contes d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann) at the War Memorial Opera House, opening on June 5 with eight subsequent performances through July 6. American tenor Matthew Polenzani sings the title role...

For Immediate Release JAMES CONLON OPENS THE 2013 FESTIVAL DE SAINT-DENIS CONDUCTING TWO CONCERTS OF BERLIOZ’S L’ENFANCE DU CHRIST IN HONOR OF SIR COLIN DAVIS WHO WAS SCHEDULED TO CONDUCT THE WORK May 14, 2013 (New York, NY) – Conductor James Conlon and the Festival de Saint-Denis will honor Sir Colin Davis in the opening two concerts of the 2013 festival. Mr. Conlon will step in to conduct the Orchestre National de France and the Choeurs de Radio France in two performances of L’enfance du Christ by Hector Berlioz on Wednesday, May 29 and Friday, May 31 at 8:30 p.m....

DCINY Expands Partnership with TURKSOY with First Concert Tour of Turkey   Concerts in Eskişehir (June 3), Ankara(June 4) and Istanbul (June 7)   The Jonathan Griffith Singers Perform “Yunus Emre Oratorio” and a World Premiere by Christopher Tin     For Immediate Release, May 13, 2013, New York, NY— Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) is thrilled to embark upon its first concert tour of Turkey at the invitation of TURKSOY, the International Organization of Turkic Culture. Featuring the expanded forces of The Jonathan Griffith Singers, 85 voices strong, with orchestra and conducted by Jonathan Griffith, the concerts will include...

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Elizabeth Neukirch / Eric Eatherly The Silverman Group, Inc. 312.932.9950 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                  International Beethoven Project announces over 100 events spanning music, art, fashion, literature and education for   Beethoven Festival: LOVE 2013 Sept. 7-15, 2013   The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation announces $100,000 challenge grant in support of ambitious Chicago festival   Festival programming includes: ·       Return of conductor-composer Matthias Pintscher ·       New music curated by Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche ·       Acclaimed International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) ·       Site-specific performances by Israeli artist Rachel Monosov ·       Student work from first Beethoven-themed summer camp   CHICAGO (May 7, 2013)—The International Beethoven Project,...

MidAmerica Productions, 132 W. 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 May 10, 2013 Contacts: Dale Zeidman, 212-239-0205 x204, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   James Hall, 212-239-0205 x240, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Well-known Midwest flutist Margaret Cornils Luke returns to Weill Recital Hall for fifth year in a row with varied program for flutes, piano, and voice, on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 8PM   Flutist Margaret Cornils Luke brings a wide-ranging program of classic to contemporary music to  Weill Recital Hall on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 8 PM. Joining Ms. Cornils Luke on the stage will be Sharon Jensen, piano; Genevieve Gourley, soprano; and Hannah Schatz, flute....

For Immediate Release MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS AND THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF STRAVINKSY’S RITE OF SPRING WITH PERFORMANCES JUNE 19-22 AT DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL Programs featuring Dmitri Pokrovsky Ensemble and violinist Gil Shaham explore the folkloric roots and lasting influence of Stravinsky’s masterpiece SFSMedia releases Rite of Spring Keeping Score episode and concert on Blu-ray disc SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2013 – Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) leads the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) in two concert programs dedicated to one of the most influential musical works of the 20th century, Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, celebrating the...

For Immediate Release MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA OFFERS MUSICIANS DATES FOR NEGOTIATION MEETINGS Classical subscription concerts are cancelled; Additional Summer 2014 classical concerts announced May 8, 2013 (Minneapolis, MN) - The Minnesota Orchestra Board Negotiating Committee has offered three proposed dates to the Musicians’ Union for negotiating sessions at the end of this month.  The Orchestra also announced the cancellation of two final weeks in its classical subscription season through June 2, as well as the addition of three weeks of classical concerts in July at Ted Mann Concert Hall.  (See below for further concert details.) “Although the musicians have repeated their...

MidAmerica Productions 31st Anniversary Season 132 W. 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 www.midamerica-music.com May 7, 2013 Contact: Dale Zeidman, 212-239-0205 x 204; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. James Hall, 212-239-0205 x 240; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Observe Memorial Day Weekend and Outstanding Music in NYC: Come to 3 Concerts in Carnegie Hall, May 25, 26, 27 Conductors, soloists, choruses, and instrumentalists come together to make great music in Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium during Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 25, at 8PM; Sunday, May 26, at 8:30PM, and Monday, May 27, at 8PM. Saturday May 25: From Mozart to Sweet Adelines On Saturday, May 25, at 8PM,...

For Immediate Release SAN FRANCISCO OPERA TO PARTNER WITH EUROARTS MUSIC INTERNATIONAL FOR TELEVISION AND HOME VIDEO DISTRIBUTION OF HIGH-DEFINITION SAN FRANCISCO OPERA PRODUCTIONS SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 7, 2013) – San Francisco Opera today confirmed plans to forge a business partnership with EuroArts Music International, one of the world’s leading and most prestigious distributors of classical programming, for international television and home video distribution of high-definition San Francisco Opera productions. Initial plans include the release of six San Francisco Opera productions—recorded live in high definition at the War Memorial Opera House—over two years on DVD and Blu-ray and international television...

LAUREN HESS, Marketing & Communications Mgr. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 TEL 513.744.3250 FAX 513.744.3535 www.mayfestival.com The 2013 May Festival Season is almost here. Let May Festival inspire you! MAY FESTIVAL 2013 OPENS THIS WEEKEND CINCINNATI - The May Festival is the oldest continuous choral festival in the Western Hemisphere; it is the pride of Cincinnati, one of a very few cities in the world today with an ongoing commitment to choral music. For two weekends each May the music world turns to Cincinnati for an unsurpassed experience in choral music performance. Maestro Conlon, has provided the artistic leadership...

Dates: Sunday, June 23rd-Saturday, June 29 Please click here for itinerary and more information. Please contact us with any inquiries at 212-826-3074 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     Visit us on Facebook You are Invited to The Hermitage Museum Foundation's Exclusive White Nights Tour to St. Petersburg The City of St. Petersburg, home of the State Hermitage Museum, is at its most beautiful and poetic during the “White Nights” that follow the summer solstice. Join us for an exclusive aesthetic experience as we guide you to the city’s famous sites and hidden gems. Our White Nights 2013 tour is your chance to discover...

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                          SAVE $40% WHEN YOU BOOK BY MAY 1It's not too late to book a performance for your school. Michigan Opera Theatre’s Touring Company, a state-wide educational and arts outreach of the award-winning Department of Community Programs, performs a variety of special programs including one-act operas and musicals. The operas and musicals pertain to curriculum benchmarks and embrace learning. Each performance is followed by a question-and-answer session with our artists.       Performance fee:     $600.00         - 40%:     $240.00  ...

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PROLIFIC MULTI FACETED MUSICIAN, SOUL SINGER AND SONGWRITER, CALEB HAWLEY     HAWLEY TO RELEASE FOURTH ALBUM, SELF-TITLED “CALEB HAWLEY” AND EMBARK ON US TOUR (New York, NY – April 29, 2013) 28 year-old Caleb Hawley is an American soul singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and multi instrumentalist.  Having solely written and fully produced 3 prior albums, his fourth self-titled album, “Caleb Hawley,” is set to bring a huge swell of acclamation. With this album, Caleb single-handedly grabs the music industry by the horns and steers listeners back to his sweet spot - soul music. Hawley proclaims, “In all the different musical phases of my life, it's always been soul music...

Press Contact:  Eric Eatherly / Beth Silverman                         The Silverman Group, Inc.                         312-932-9965                         This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   The “Sound” of a City… Chicago Sinfonietta concludes 25th Season with Urban Themed Concert featuring a World Premiere inspired by Four Pieces of Chicago Architecture in City-Scapes   Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville, June 8 Symphony Center, Chicago, June 9   CHICAGO (May 1, 2013) – The Chicago Sinfonietta, led by Music Director Mei-Ann Chen, partners with the Chicago Architecture Foundation for City-Scapes, the final concert of the 25th Anniversary Season, celebrating the character of American cities through music.  The centerpiece of the City-Scapes program...

April 30, 2013   Contact: Michelle Tabnick, (646) 765-4773, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   GOTHAM CHAMBER OPERA Announces 2013-2014 Season Gotham Chamber Opera announces the 2013-2014 season, featuring four new productions, including a world premiere and a U.S. premiere. The season begins with Baden-Baden 1927: a staged evening of four one-act operas that appeared together at the Baden-Baden Festival in 1927, from October 23 - November 1, 2013 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater, followed by a co-production with Trinity Church, Marc-Antoine Charpentier's La descente d'Orphée aux enfers from January 1-5, 2014. The season continues in February with a double bill co-produced with and staged...

Press Contact: Elizabeth Neukirch/Eric Eatherly                         The Silverman Group, Inc. 312.932.9950                         This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                                                                                                                The International Beethoven Project presents renowned pianist   Christopher O’Riley Monday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m.   Popular performer of Radiohead, rock transcriptions returns to Chicago with virtuosic Liszt repertoire   TICKETS ON SALE NOW   CHICAGO (April 30, 2013)—The International Beethoven Project presents renowned pianist Christopher O’Riley in Chicago one night only on Monday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Merit School of Music’s Joy Faith Knapp Music Center, 38 S. Peoria St. in the West Loop. Popularly known for his groundbreaking transcriptions of Radiohead,...

JAMES CONLON RENEWS CONTRACT WITH THE CINCINNATI MAY FESTIVAL WILL CELEBRATE 35 YEARS AS MUSIC DIRECTOR IN 2014 Extension solidifies Mr. Conlon’s place among the longest tenured music directors of a major U.S. classical music institution CINCINNATI – The Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Musical Festival Association announced today that Maestro James Conlon has renewed his contract as Music Director of the Cincinnati May Festival for three more years (through 2016), solidifying his place as the longest tenured music director in the Festival’s 140 year history, having already exceeded the 31-year tenure of the Festival’s founder, Theodore Thomas. Mr....

LEE WALTER ASSOCIATES954-491-1890LWConcerts@aol.comApril 26, 2013The Abby Whiteside Foundation presentsREIKO UCHIDA, PianoJENNIFER GILBERT, ViolinERIC KIM, CelloA concert of chamber music byHindemith, Strauss, Schubert, BrahmsWEDNESEDAY, MAY 29, 2013 at 8 PMWeill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall The Abby Whiteside Foundation presents pianist Reiko Uchida with violinist Jennifer Gilbert and cellist Eric Kim in a concert of chamber music by Paul Hindemith, Richard Strauss, Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 8 PM at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.  The complete program is:             Paul Hindemith Sonata in E Major for violin and piano, Op. 18 (1935)            Richard Strauss            Sonata in...

Share This:      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2013   COUNTRY NOW FIRST ORIGINAL COUNTRY MUSIC YOUTUBE CHANNEL, COUNTRY NOW, DEBUTS NEW SERIES WITH COUNTRY SUPERSTAR BRAD PAISLEY   PAISLEY: ON THE RECORD TO PREMIERE TODAY AT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8ItOueuQ_A   AT 12:00PMEST/9:00AMPST Country Now, the first original country music and lifestyle-dedicated YouTube channel, today announced the debut of its newest original program, On The Record.  Superstar Brad Paisley will inaugurate the series with the six-week run of Paisley: On The Record, premiering today at 12:00 PM EST/9:00 AM PST, online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8ItOueuQ_A. Each 3-5 minute episode offers an inside look at the making of Paisley’s new album, Wheelhouse,...

  _____________________________________________ OONY TRIUMPHS WITH I LOMBARDI We'd like to share two important reviews of our recent production of I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata at Avery Fisher Hall. With special thanks to our audience, patrons and donors, whose loyalty and generosity helped make this performance possible.     Early Verdi, and Sparks are Already Flying - New York Times Ruby Washington/The New York TimesI Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata The singers Michael Fabiano and Angela Meade and the violinist Erica Kiesewetter performing this Verdi opera, with the Opera Orchestra of New York, at Avery Fisher Hall on Monday. ________________________________________________________________________________ Opera Orchestra of New York at...

 South County Jazz Club   Weekly Gigs Listing       04/22 - 04/28/13 Weekly Gigs- Listing      Monday, 04/22, 5:30 to 8:30 pm: Dual Sax Ron and the Hornets at Allegro Bistro, 1740 E. Venice Avenue, Venice. Ron Drischel on saxes, Mary Mancini vocals, Ed Dubrowsky on keyboard, and Tony Bruno on drums. No cover charge, but there is a $10 minimum per person. Reservations 941-484-1889.   Monday, 04/22, 6:30 to 9:30 pm: Al Hixon's Jazz Jam at 15 South Restaurant, 15 Blvd. of the Presidents in Sarasota, with Billy Marcus and Mark Neuenschwander. Usually a sell-out, so call Nick or...

  Contact: Harmony Wheeler, Marketing Director                        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                                                                               April 23, 2013 Phone: (209) 532-0502 Ext 114   Sierra Rep Celebrates Church Basement Ladies of the Mother Lode   Inspired by its latest musical comedy, Sierra Repertory Theatre honored the women of the Mother Lode with free tickets to opening night of Church Basement Ladies. Each participating church nominated one woman to receive two free tickets to the show, which plays at the Fallon House Theatre in Columbia through May 19. “I thoroughly enjoyed the play,” Calvary Chapel Sonora nominee Debbie White said. “It brought back many funny memories. Thank you so much...

      Contact:: Jill Overacker  Public Relations & Marketing Associate   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 248.559.2095  MEDIA ADVISORY Jazz pianist Luis Resto and Cellist Debra Fayroian collaborate in DCWS' Structurally Sound concert at Red Bull House of Art     SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (April 23, 2013) - The Red Bull House of Art, located in Detroit's Eastern Market, will serve as the venue for Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings' (DCWS) third Structurally Sound performance. Titled To Market, To Market, the performance will feature DCWS cellist Debra Fayroian and Detroit jazz pianist Luis Resto. DCWS' newest chamber music series, Structurally Sound presents chamber music in architecturally significant or...

April 22, 2013     MEDIA CONTACT   Su Byron § This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. § 941-922-7274    Sarasota Concert Association Announces   Appointment of New Board Chair   Outgoing board president, John Goodman, handed over the gavel to the incoming board chair, Joy McIntyre on April 18.       (Sarasota, FL) Joy McIntyre was named president of the Sarasota Concert Association at a recent board of director's meeting. At the same meeting, Gant McCloud, an attorney with Kirk Pinkerton, and David Cerone, a prominent violinist and former president of the Cleveland Institute of Music, were welcomed to the board as new members. The newly...

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is once again participating in the 36-Hour Giving Challenge beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, and ending at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. Through this challenge, donations to participating nonprofit organizations in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties are eligible for matching funds and other special incentive grants. And this year, two anonymous Mote donors have also come forward to match all donations of up to $1,000 in a direct, 1:1 match up to a total of $50,000. Here's how the Giving Challenge works: Donations must be made online between 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 5,...

   South County Jazz Club Venice Weekly Gigs Listing NOTICE TO SOUTH COUNTY JAZZ CLUB MEMBERS:   You can order your tickets for the Dan Miller / Lew Del Gatto Quintet November 6 concert at Glenridge by going on line to www.gpactix.com, or by calling 552-5325. Tell them you are members of the South County Jazz Club for a $5 discoount. Don't delay! This concert will probably sell out.   Monday 10/29, 5:30 to 8:30: Dual-Sax Ron and the Hornets at Allegro Bistro, 1740 E Venice Ave, Venice. Ron Drischel on saxes; Mary Mancini vocals; Ed Dubrowsky on keyboad and Bob Ryan...

Fran Goldman, Executive Director    (239) 418-0996 •  www.swflso.org Direct Inquiries to Carol Robinson, Chairman (239) 223-2830     The Southwest Florida Symphony Hosts ‘Alice in Wonderland’ A Mystery event at the Museum of History   SW Florida Symphony – Five clues, five suspects and a tumble down the rabbit hole in one of Southwest Florida’s treasures add up to one night of mystery, mayhem and fun!   Join the Southwest Florida Symphony Board of Directors for its annual signature fundraiser happening Saturday, October 20th from 6-9pm at the Museum of History. This year’s theme, ‘Alice in Wonderland, A Mystery’...

Press Release   April 17, 2012 For Immediate Release   For more information, contact: Mary Larkin Southwest Florida Symphony 12651 McGregor Blvd. Bld. 4-403 Fort Myers, FL 33919 (239)-418-0996 (239)-418-0725 fax www.swflso.org   May Calendar of Events Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Featuring the Cupcake Concerts and Youth Orchestra   Southwest Florida Symphony’s Presents the Final Cupcake Concerts of the Family Concert Series   The Southwest Florida Symphony has presented free performances of the Cupcake Concerts Family Series at the Cape Coral Library and the Alliance for the Arts this spring and the final concerts in our new family ensemble series will...

  Ice Theatre of New York Dare to be Debonair Gala   October 22, 2012 at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers   Ice Theatre of New York held its annual Benefit Gala and Performance last night to  honor Richard "Mr. Debonair" Dwyer at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers.  Ice Theatre of New York performed selected pieces from its repertory, including the world premiere of a piece inspired by the music from the Oscar-winning movie "The Artist", choreographed by Ice Theatre's Artistic Director Douglas Webster.  The  “Dare to  be Debonair” performance featured Richard Dwyer and his Celebrity Dwyer Girls: Tai Babilonia, Dorothy...

                                        Cancer Research Technology   Education Our Planet   Health & Medicine The Physical World          ADVANCING  RESEARCH  ON  CANCER  PROGRESSION       What happens when a healthy cell becomes a cancer cell? Answering this question is key to preventing, treating, and eventually curing cancer. To proliferate and metastasize, a newly born tumor must overcome many obstacles, and can follow many pathways to get there. By investigating the complex process of progression and the critical steps leading to the spread of cancer, Weizmann Institute scientists hope...

              Dear Weizmann Institute Friend, The recent changes to tax laws may have you wondering: what is the best gift for me, right now? Fortunately, there are still many easy ways to make a philanthropic impact – and provide valuable tax benefits to you and your loved ones. Weizmann's Center for Personalized Philanthropy has enabled countless individuals and families to have a more immediate impact and far greater personal satisfaction than they would have ever thought possible. We would be happy to speak with you personally to explore how you can plan your charitable giving with us. Pleaseemail Steven Meyers,...

                                    Cancer Research Technology   Education Our Planet   Health & Medicine The Physical World          HIGHEST PRIZE IN COMPUTING           Weizmann Institute Prof. Shafi Goldwasser has received the Turing Award, the Nobel Prize of the computing world. The third Weizmann scientist and third woman to win the prestigious award, she also holds a post at MIT, where she collaborates with co-recipient Prof. Silvio Micali. Their transformative work is the "gold standard" for enabling online security. Alfred Spector, Vice President of Research and Special...

TURING AWARD TO THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE’S SHAFI GOLDWASSER FOR ADVANCES THAT REVOLUTIONIZED THE SCIENCE OF CRYPTOGRAPHY   The Award was given for innovations that became the gold standard for enabling secure Internet transactions   Goldwasser is the third member of the Weizmann Institute of Science faculty to receive the Turing Award. The others are Profs. Amir Pnueli (1996) and Adi Shamir (2002)   REHOVOT, ISRAEL—March 13, 2013—The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) today announced that Prof. Shafrira (Shafi) Goldwasser of the Weizmann Institute’s Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Computer Science and Artificial...

weizmann institute Women in science program wins award in barcelona     REHOVOT, ISRAEL—March 3, 2013—In honor of International Women’s Day, the city of Barcelona will present the 27th Maria Aurèlia Capmany award on March 4 to the Weizmann Institute of Science for its commitment to advancing young women in science. A representative of the Institute will accept the prize at the Barcelona city hall from members of the city council section for Women and Civil Rights. The Weizmann Institute was chosen for its national program for advancing women in science, founded at the Institute in 2007 to address the need...

Dear Weizmann Institute Friend, Combine some of the most brilliant minds in science with the mission to benefit humanity and think of the potential to improve our lives. This is the ongoing work of the Weizmann Institute – and the profound legacy of your support. But without reliable resources, the next breakthrough in medicine, clean energy, or technology could go undiscovered. Please make a monthly gift today and ensure that Weizmann scientists can continue conducting research that saves lives. Your ongoing generosity will impact our world for generations to come. Thank you, Lawrence S. BlumbergChairman                    ...

                  Give life to momentous discoveries         Dear Weizmann Institute Friend, Scientific research can take years to develop into new medicines, technologies, or even cures for the world's deadliest diseases. But you can help lay the groundwork for revolutionary discoveries right now. Become a monthly donor and help the Weizmann Institute advance science that will improve the lives of generations to come. Your monthly support helps ensure that the Institute's vital work can be brought to the world:          • It provides a stable source of funding for long-term research projects.   ...

                                  Cancer Research Technology   Education Our Planet   Health & Medicine The Physical World          LEADING  THE  WAY  IN  ALTERNATIVE  ENERGY  RESEARCH       Weizmann scientists are responding to one of the world's greatest challenges: the need to create clean, affordable, sustainable energy that will enable food production, provide clean water and air, foster economic growth, and address global climate change. Given the worldwide dependence on oil and gas, the need for new energy sources is increasingly dire. In order to develop fuel alternatives, the Institute is conducting research in...

Observed: The Outburst Before the Blast       Before they go all-out supernova, certain large stars undergo a sort of “mini-explosion,” throwing a good-sized chunk of their material off into space. Though several models predict this behavior and evidence from supernovae points in this direction, actual observations of such pre-explosion outbursts have been rare. In new research led by Dr. Eran Ofek of the Weizmann Institute of Science, scientists found such an outburst taking place a short time – just one month – before a massive star underwent a supernova explosion.   The findings, which recently appeared in Nature, help...

            Cancer Research Technology   Education Our Planet   Health & Medicine The Physical World       Time-Sensitive Opportunities to Make a Charitable Gift from Your IRAFor Donors Age 70½ and Above The “Fiscal Cliff” legislation extends the popular Charitable Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Rollover through December 31, 2013. This provision allows donors age 70½ and above to transfer funds from their IRA to a qualified charity without having to count that transfer as taxable income. Opportunities Now: If done properly, you can make a gift from your IRA now through January 31, 2013 and have it considered a...

                                Cancer Research Technology   Education Our Planet   Health & Medicine The Physical World          NEW AVENUES FOR THE DISABLED           Scientists at the Weizmann Institute are making remarkable headway in advancing cutting-edge developments. There is not yet a way to make the blind see, but what if another sense – one mastered by rats – could be a viable substitute for sight? For paraplegics, could there be a new way to control the movement of an electric wheelchair without the usage...

  2012 Tax Deadline: hours left!                       BE THE CATALYST FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROWThere are just hours left to receive a valuable tax deduction for 2012. Don't miss out! Make a gift in support of breakthrough research today. Your generosity provides Weizmann scientists with the resources to build a brighter tomorrow... pioneering advancements in technology, medicine, alternative energy and more. These are the essential building blocks of the future and you can be the driving force behind them. Make your gift now... time is running out for a 2012 tax deduction.               ...

      2012 Tax Deadline: only 2 days left!                       BE THE CATALYST FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROWThere are only two days left to receive a valuable tax deduction for 2012. Don't miss out! Make a gift in support of breakthrough research today. Your generosity provides Weizmann scientists with the resources to build a brighter tomorrow... pioneering advancements in technology, medicine, alternative energy and more. These are the essential building blocks of the future and you can be the driving force behind them. Make your gift now... time is running out for a 2012 tax deduction.     ...

    2012 Tax Deadline: only 4 days left!                       BE THE CATALYST FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROWWith so many achievements in 2012, 2013 is bound to be another year of groundbreaking research and discovery for the Weizmann Institute of Science. You can be a part of it. Support breakthrough research with a gift today. Donate now – while you are still eligible for a 2012 tax deduction! Your generosity provides Weizmann scientists with the resources to build a brighter tomorrow... pioneering advancements in technology, medicine, alternative energy and more. These are the essential...

  "Young musicians who will knock your socks off!" - NBC's Today NPR's From the Top is coming to Sarasota! Tuesday, December 11 @ 7:30 PM Sarasota Opera House Sarasota, Florida Presented by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota  Click here to purchase tickets online! Be part of the live audience for an exhilarating afternoon of incredible performances by inspiring young musicians and host Christopher O'Riley! Great for families with children age 7 and up. Featuring: 14-year-old pianist Nadia Azzi from Palm Harbor, Florida 17-year-old horn player Kaitlyn Resler from Clearwater Beach, Florida 14-year-old guitar player Jennifer Kim from Cypress, California...

 November 29, 2012 Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota to bring Popular NPR Show From the Top with host Christopher O’Riley to Sarasota Opera House December 11, 2012. From the Top, the preeminent showcase for young musicians heard weekly on Classical WSMR 89.1 FM comes to Sarasota Opera House in Sarasota, Florida to tape a radio broadcast on December 11 at 7:30 pm. The popular NPR program hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley will feature the amazing performances and captivating personal stories of extraordinary young classical musicians from across the country. This episode will be presented by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. The broadcast taping...

Artist Series Concerts founder Lee Dougherty Ross is the guest on Annette Sherman’s Community the TV show…this Sunday night, November 4th,  at 8pm: Comcast SNN6 and also SNN26. It will be shown again on Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th at 1:30 pm on WLWN 4.  Tune in!   http://artistseriesconcerts.org/   Upcoming events not to miss...   Eric Zuber, piano Start Date : November 10, 2012 End Date : November 11, 2012 Beethoven  Sonata Op. 111 Chopin  Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise, Op. 22 Rachmaninov Preludes, Op. 32 Eric Zuber has won major prizes in seven of the world's most...

    What's happening this week...                                www.artsarasota.org         Metro Connection Jazz Concert Friday October 26 5 - 7pm $10 ACS & Jazz Club members$15non-members   May be purchased in advance or at the door.Cash bar with wine Jazz Club of Sarasota and Art Center Sarasota have teamed up to present  Metro Connection. This six piece ensemble plays classic jazz standards. Members of the band are Greg Lecewicz on trombone, Matt Bokulic on piano, Kevin Celebi on trumpet, Tom Ellison on sax, Bruce Wallace on bass, and Chuck Parr on drums. The night will be full of...

941.306.1202 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.artistseriesconcerts.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Eric Zuber, Classical Pianist Presented by Artist Series Concerts November 10 & 11, 2012    [Sarasota, FL- October 31, 2012] Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents award-winning pianist Eric Zuber, at the Historic Asolo Theater, located in the Visitors Center of the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The program includes classics by Chopin, Rachmaninov, and Beethoven. One of the leading American pianists of his generation, Eric Zuber has been a finalist and major prize winner in eight of the world's most important international piano competitions. He was also awarded the Arthur...

    "Young musicians who will knock your socks off!" - NBC's Today NPR's From the Top is coming to a stage near you! Tuesday, December 11 @ 7:30 PMSarasota Opera HouseSarasota, Florida Presented by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Be part of the live audience for an exhilarating afternoon of incredible performances by inspiring young musicians and host Christopher O'Riley! Great for families with children age 7 and up.Purchase tickets online by clicking here or by calling 941.359.5700Do you know a young musician who should be on the show? Click here for audition information!Performer & repertoire information will be posted here one month before the show.From the Top...

    Media Contact: John Fischer   941.504.9945 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.ArtistSeriesConcerts.org       Vega String Quartet   Presented by Artist Series Concerts October 27 & 28, 2012        [Sarasota, FL- October 15, 2012]  Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents Vega String Quartet at the Historic Asolo Theater, located in the Visitors Center of the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.   The program includes classics by Beethoven & Mendelssohn plus a fun contemporary work of 13 short “fiddle tunes” titled “I ain’t broke, but badly bent”.   Members of Vega include: Domenic Salerni & Jessica Shuang Wu,...

welcome to the first edition of the sarasota ballet's e-newsletter!   The Company Is Back! you won't want to miss a single moment of our exciting 12/13 season! We are pleased to announce that we have welcomed 11 new men and 7 new women into the Company from all over the world including China, Israel and Japan. You will also be thrilled to hear about the following promotions within the Company; Logan Learned who was promoted mid-season to Principal, Riccardo Rhodes to Principal, Sara Sardelli to Principal, Ricki Bertoni to Soloist,Alex Harrison to Coryphee, Dagny Hanrahan to Corps de Ballet...

  Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Inc. August 2012   Contact Us Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Inc.1226 N Tamiami Tr - Ste 300Sarasota, Florida 34236941.306.1202www.artistseriesconcerts.org Mission Statement Mission Statement for Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Inc.   To present live concerts for the enjoyment and cultural enrichment of audiences in Sarasota, Florida and surrounding communities.   We achieve our mission by......   Presenting primarily classical music programming, featuring voice, piano and other instruments with an emphasis on recitals and small ensembles.   Building our audience and supporters by offering performances of the highest possible standards of quality in classical...

      Work of ArtArt Center Sarasota's Bi-Monthly Newsletter July 23, 2012   IN THIS ISSUE -Quick Links Call to Artists New Exhibitions Opening Upcoming Workshops Summer Camp Golf Tournament Sculpture Garden Car Raffle   Art Center Sarasota is proud toannounce its Membership in the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Thanks to Dotty and Dick Terry and their generosity, the Center was able to join this vital organization! Membership allows the Art Center to better network with the community and creates a greater awareness of the Center. We look forward to welcoming all Chamber Members to Art Center Sarasota....

New Workshops Fall 2012 Call Art Center Sarasota at 941-365-2032 to Register       www.artsarasota.org/workshops | For more information call or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Watercolor Painting on Watermedia Canvas Instructor: Gail White Two-Day Workshop -Thurs & Friday, November 8 - 9, 2012 9:30AM - 3:30PM Cost: $180 ACS Members/ $210 non-members Artist Demo: November 4, 2012; 2-4pm; $15 ACS Member/ $20 non-member Enjoy this unique two-day experience of painting with your watercolors on archival watercolor canvas. The canvas provides a textured surface and distinctive look. Your work will not have to be matted and framed with glass. Bring a 16...

Media contact: John Fischer 941.504.9945 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     “Celebrate Sarasota” a first-time summer festival to showcase national and local performing artists   SARASOTA, JUNE 15 – Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota has announced a series of ten perfor­mances under the banner “Celebrate Sarasota,” a summer festival of live music, dance, and theatre.   Five concerts set in five different Sarasota venues from Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1 combine the talents of Broadway Tony nominee and Emmy Award winning singer/actress Liz Callaway with those of local professional singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and ensembles. Each of the five performances is focused on...

June 7, 2012 Submitted by Donna Fisk  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Dear Friends, Celebrate Sarasota – our Summer Music Festival is fast approaching.  With 10 unique performances at 9 different venues we are in need of some logistical help, which we hope you will consider.   The needs for each show are as follows: 1.        Greeter(s) outside with signs, helping direct and answering basic questions. 2.        Greeter(s) at the door directing to “box office” or entrance. 3.        Ticket seller: giving will call tickets or selling tickets for that performance. 4.        Ushers:  taking tickets and handing out programs – general seating. 5.        Stage manager:  assisting...

Houston Ballet’s Journey With The Masters Showcases Three Of The Twentieth Century’s Greatest Choreographers May 30 – June 9, 2013 Merrill Ashley Stages Company Premiere of George Balanchine’s Ballet Imperial Company Revives Jiří Kylián’s Signature Work, Sinfonietta Jerome Robbins’s Comedic Spoof The Concert Brings Laughter to the Stage At 7:30 PM on May 30 and June 1, 7, 8, 2013 At 2:00 PM on June 2, 8, 9, 2013 Photo Credit – Ballet: The Concert Dancer(s): Amy Fote Photo: Amitava Sarkar   Contact: Sarah Lam 713-535-3226 Kimberly Cedeno 713-535-3224 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  HOUSTON BALLET’S JOURNEY WITH THE MASTERS SHOWCASES THREE OF THE TWENTIETH...

    May 5, 2013       CONTACT:  Kimberly Cedeno 713 535 3224 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Houston Ballet Gives Three Free Performances Of Madame Butterfly At Miller Outdoor Theatre May 10-12, 2013   Miller Outdoor Theatre celebrates 90th Anniversary at Performance on Sunday, May 12, 2013   HOUSTON, TEXAS – On May 10, 11, and 12, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. Houston Ballet returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park to present three FREE performances of Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch’s signature work Madame Butterfly in honor of the 90th anniversary of this beloved venue. Set to Puccini’s powerful score with lavish costumes...

          FOR RELEASE ON                                      MARCH 18, 2013         CONTACT:  KIMBERLY CEDEÑO 713 535 3224 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Houston Ballet Named Ama Houston Marketer Of The Year 2012 “Best In Category Winner” In Two Categories Awards event to be held March 18th at the Alley Theatre   HOUSTON, TX – Houston Ballet has been recognized during 2012 by the American Marketing Association’s Houston Chapter as the top Houston marketer in two categories: Arts: Performing and Services: Business to Consumer/Retail for Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker Market.  The Marketer of the Year 2012 Best of Category winners were determined by a vote of AMA Houston...

Share This:    Information for Release:   Luke Bryan Entertains Over 75,000 Fans at Houston Rodeo   Appearance Becomes Largest Crowd of Career & Second Highest in Rodeo History               Nashville – March 18, 2013 - ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee and co-host Luke Bryan headlined the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ this past Saturday night before a crowd of 75,242 fans.  This was Luke’s second performance at the Rodeo, his first as a headliner, and the largest crowd of his career.  At the close of this Saturday’s show, the rodeo also reported this was the second-largest crowd...

Contact: Sarah Lam Kimberly Cedeno 713-535-3226 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   HOUSTON BALLET CELEBRATES THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE RITE OF SPRING MARCH 7 – 17   Stanton Welch Creates a New Staging of The Rite of Spring, Featuring Designs by Indigenous Australian artist Rosella Namok   Acclaimed Choreographer Edwaard Liang Creates His First Commissioned Work for Houston Ballet to Music by Ezio Bosso   Program Also Features Houston Ballet Premiere of Mark Morris’s Pacific   Houston Ballet Holds First Dance Talk with Host Stanton Welch and Choreographer Edwaard Liang on February 26   From March 7-17, 2013, Houston Ballet will present The Rite...

February 7, 2013                                             Contact: Sarah Lam Kimberly Cedeno 713-535-3226 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     HOUSTON BALLET II DANCER JOEL WOELLNER WINS TWO PRIZES AT PRESTIGIOUS PRIX DE LAUSANNE BALLET COMPETITION   Eighteen Year-Old Australian Dancer Wins Contemporary Dance Prize   HOUSTON, TX – Houston Ballet II Dancer Joel Woellner was awarded two prizes at the 41st Prix de Lausanne Dance Competition, the prestigious international contest held annually in Lausanne, Switzerland between January 27 and February 2, 2013.  Mr. Woellner placed sixth overall out of 78 international contestants and won the Contemporary Dance Prize. Mr. Woellner was the only student from an...

JANUARY 30, 2013         CONTACT:  SARAH LAM KIMBERLY CEDEÑO 713 535 3226 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. HOUSTON BALLET ANNOUNCES FIRST CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER   Jean Joransen Ellis Brings 20 Years of Non-Profit Experience to Houston Ballet Houston, Texas – Houston Ballet is pleased to announce that Jean Joransen Ellis has been appointed as its first Chief Development Officer. Ms. Ellis will be responsible for developing comprehensive strategic fundraising plans and overseeing the development department at the company.   “I am extremely pleased that Jean has joined the Houston Ballet team,” said Executive Director James Nelson. “Her knowledge and depth of experience will be a...

Houston Ballet II Announces Touring To Switzerland And Toronto In Spring 2013 Important dates: February 2, 2013: Houston Ballet II at the Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne, Switzerland March 12, 2013: Houston Ballet II at Discovery Green Park in Houston, TX April 12, 2013: Houston Ballet II performs with student musicians from the University of Houston at the Moore’s Opera House April 26 - 27, 2013: Houston Ballet II will perform as part of Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy Spring Showcase in the Cullen Theater at Wortham Theater Center. April 28-May 5, 2013: Houston Ballet II will join young dancers from...

Dear friend of Houston Ballet,   Great news to announce!!   Texas Cultural Trust Honors Houston Ballet with 2013 Texas Medal of the Arts in the Field of Dance Houston Ballet joins the company of other legendary Texas artists who received medal in the past   Attached please find Houston Ballet’s Texas Medal of Arts Award 2013 Press Release. If you have a story, news announcement, or concept you are interested in writing about on the above information then we would love to work with you to develop it. Photos available upon request.   Feel free to share the wonderful news!   Kimberly Cedeño...

JANUARY 25, 2013         CONTACT:  SARAH LAM KIMBERLY CEDEÑO 713 535 3226 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.       Houston Ballet’s Education Outreach Program Wins The 2013 Tape Gold Award, Sponsored By The Texas Association Of Partners In Education   Houston, Texas -- The Texas Association of Partners in Education (TAPE) has announced that Houston Ballet’s Education Outreach Program has been chosen as a recipient of the prestigious TAPE Gold Award in the Community Partnership Art Category. This award distinguishes Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy as a leader in developing innovative educational partnerships. Houston Ballet’s Education Outreach Program is led by Academy Director Shelly Power and...

Contact: Sarah Lam 713-535-3224 Kimberly Cedeno 713-535-3291 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   HOUSTON BALLET PRESENTS STANTON WELCH’S LA BAYADÈRE (“The Temple Dancer”) FEBRUARY 21 – MARCH 3   Bollywood Meets Ballet in Story of Love, Mystery, Fate, Vengeance and Justice in India   Houston, Texas -- From February 21-March 3, 2013, Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch’s La Bayadère (“The Temple Dancer”), a historic classic stagedby Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch and set in royal India of the past. La Bayadère is a dramatic ballet of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance and justice, featuring spectacular scenery and costumes by the acclaimed English designer Peter...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact:: Jill Overacker  Public Relations & Marketing Associate   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 248.559.2095   Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings kicks off the New Year with a performance by Thomas Hooten of the L.A. Philharmonic Hooten will perform with his wife and fellow trumpet player, Jennifer Marotta     SOUTHFIELD, Mich.- (December 14, 2012) - Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings will kick off the New Year with a concert featuring the husband and wife trumpet duo of Thomas Hooten and Jen Marotta. Hooten was recently named the principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Marotta is a...

  Contact: Jill OverackerPublic Relations & Marketing AssociateDetroit Chamber Winds & This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     MEDIA ADVISORY   Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings' AnnualHoliday Brass performance to include World Premiere  DCWS joins with Stoney Creek High School Choir to present yuletide favorites for brass and choir including world premiere of "Christmas Cantata"    SOUTHFIELD, Mich.(December 4, 2012) - Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) will be joined by Stoney Creek High School Choir for its annual concert of the season, Holiday Brass on Sunday, December 9 at First Presbyterian   DCWS brass musician Church of Royal Oak at 7:30 p.m. with a repeat performance onSunday December 16 at Christ Church Grosse Pointe at 7:30 p.m. Both concert eventswill...

        Contact:: Jill Overacker  Public Relations & Marketing Associate   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 248.559.2095   Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings' Nightnotes Concert Series presents Broadway Actress and Singer Lauren Molina A graduate of Troy High School, Molina returns to her Oakland county home for this one-night-only performance     SOUTHFIELD - Mich. (November 27, 2012) - Broadway actress and singer Lauren Molina will take the stage for a one-night-only performance titled Showtime with Lauren Molina on Friday, November 30 at Hagopian World of Rugs in Birmingham.The performance begins at 8:00 p.m. and is part of Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings' Nightnotes concert series....

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact:: Jill Overacker  Public Relations & Marketing Associate   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 248.559.2095   Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings joins with area choirs for their annual concert of the season Holiday Brass     SOUTHFIELD, Mich.(November 20, 2012) - Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) will be joined by area high school choirs for their annual concert of the season, Holiday Brass on Sunday, December 9 at First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak at 7:30 p.m. with a repeat performance on Sunday December 16 at Christ Church Grosse Pointe at 7:30 p.m. Members of Rochester Community Schools' Stoney Creek High School Choir will perform at both concert events. Macomb's...

  Contact:: Jill Overacker  Public Relations & Marketing Associate   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 248.559.2095   Broadway Actress and Singer Lauren Molina to perform as part of Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings Nightnotes Series       SOUTHFIELD - Mich. (November 14, 2012) - Broadway actress and singer Lauren Molina will take the stage for a one-night-only performance titled "Sondheim B-Sides and Beyond" on Friday, November 30 at Hagopian World of Rugs. The performance will begin at 8:00 p.m. and is part of Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings' Nightnotes concert series. A pre-concert reception will begin at 7:30 p.m.    Molina will perform songs from...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact:: Jill Overacker  Public Relations & Marketing Associate   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 248.559.2095 November 5, 2012       Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings' newest Structurally Sound concert mixes electronic and acoustic sounds Trombonist Kenneth Thompkins and Detroit techno legend John Collins will present Bits, Bytes and 'Bones     SOUTHFIELD, Mich.- Detroit's "Qube" building will serve as the venue for Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings' (DCWS) second Structurally Sound performance. Titled Bits, Bytes and 'Bones, the concert will take place on Sunday, November 18 at 1:00 p.m. The performance will feature trombonist Kenneth Thompkins and long-time Detroit electronic artist John...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact:: Jill Overacker    Public Relations & Marketing Associate   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 248.559.2095 October 30, 2012     Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings presents On the Horizon with the world premiere of "Fanfare and Fantasie Okunesque," by composer Eric Ewazen     SOUTHFIELD, Mich.- Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings kicks off its 2012-13 subscription season with On the Horizon. The concert will include the world premiere of "Fanfare and Fantasie Okunesque," a new work by composer Eric Ewazen commissioned for DCWS in honor of Executive Director Maury Okun.       In addition, DCWS' 2012-13 young ensemble-in-residence, the Akropolis Reed Quintet, will perform...

               IN THE GALLERIES DETROIT FILM THEATRE MUSIC ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES LECTURES MEMBERSHIP DROP-IN WORKSHOPS   Imperial Tsesarevich Easter Egg, House of Fabergé, 1912, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. Bequest of Lillian Thomas Pratt(photo: Katherine Wetzel. © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts)     IN THE GALLERIES back to top    Fabergé: The Rise and Fall, The Collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsOpens Sunday, October 14 Discover the story behind the renowned House of Fabergé, the luxury brand created by preeminent artist and jeweler Karl Fabergé. The exhibition features more than 200 precious objects from the Virginia Museum...

Contact:: Jill Overacker  Public Relations & Marketing Associate   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 248.559.2095 September 21, 2012       Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings founding musicians return to kick off the 2012-13 Nightnotes concert series     SOUTHFIELD, Mich.-Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings' 2012-13 Nightnotes concert series, kicks off on Friday, October 12. In a concert titled Lost & Founders, four of DCWS' founding musicians will return for a night of music from the Baroque period. Nightnotes are intimate and casual Friday-night concerts presented at Hagopian World of Rugs. All concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. and include a pre-concert reception at 7:30 p.m....

September 18, 2012   Contact:: Jill Overacker Public Relations & Marketing Associate This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 248.559.2097     The Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival Celebrates 20 Years in 2013 20th Festival will include the return of favorite artists and ensembles, new works, and the birthday celebrations of former composers-in-residence     SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - In a milestone 20th season titled "Celebrate!," the 2013 Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival will celebrate the past 20 years and the future of chamber music in metro Detroit. In honor of 20 years, the 2013 Festival will include: the return of five Shouse Institute alumni ensembles who have...

Contact:: Jill Overacker  Public Relations & Marketing Associate   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 248.559.2095 September 6, 2012     Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings Announces 2012-13 Season In addition to the traditional subscription and Nightnotes series, DCWS adds two Structurally Sound performances to season line-up     SOUTHFIELD, Mich.- After a milestone 30th year, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings looks ahead to a packed 31st season of original concerts, special guest artists, and a world premiere performance of American composer Eric Ewazen's newest work. Ewazen was commissioned by Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings to write a new piece for DCWS Executive Director Maury Okun,...

Contact:     Pamela Marcil       313-833-7899       This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.        www.dia.org Detroit Institute of Arts? Friends of African and African American Art kicks off year-long celebration of 50th anniversary with ?The Summer of ?62?   August 30, 2012 (Detroit)?Friends of African and African American Art (FAAAA), an auxiliary group  of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), kicks off a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary with ?The Summer of ?62? on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at the DIA.   The groovy party is a tribute to the year FAAAA was established as The African Art Gallery Committee. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1962...

Contact:: Jill Overacker  Public Relations & Marketing Associate   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 248.559.2095 August 9, 2012    Detroit Children's Choir joins Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings' Arts Management Organization     SOUTHFIELD, Mich.- On August 1, 2012, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) welcomed the Detroit Children's Choir (DCC) as the newest client of their Arts Management Organization. In this new relationship, DCWS will provide professional services including strategic planning, marketing and public relations, and development services. Serving as Executive Director of DCC will be Erica Battle, Controller for Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings. DCC joins Motor City Brass Band, the Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   June 14,  2012       Detroit Symphony Orchestra makes its Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival at closing night concert     SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will make its Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival debut at the Festival's closing night concert on Saturday, June 23 at 8:00 p.m. A 7:15 p.m. prelude titled "Memories of Stravinsky: A Conversation with Musicologist Glenn Watkins" will precede the concert. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival and Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings.   Detroit Symphony Orchestra  The 2012 Great Lakes...

June 5, 2012       The 19th Annual Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival opens this Saturday with works by Russian masters      SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - This Saturday's opening night concert of the 19th Annual Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival kicks off two weeks of world-class chamber music performances in the metro Detroit area. Opening night will include a presentation of Stravinsky's "Les Noces" - one of the largest performances ever presented by the Festival. The mesmerizing and thunderous "Les Noces" is scored for four vocal soloists, four pianos, a full chorus, and eight percussionists. Singing the Fillmore  top role will...