What are you doing for National Arts & Humanities Month?
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Post #1
National Arts and Humanities Month wroteon August 14, 2008 at 2:57pm
Doing something special for NAHM or planning a cool event? Share it here.
Need ideas? Post a question. See what happens.
Need ideas? Post a question. See what happens.
Post #2
Jessyca wroteon September 12, 2008 at 1:28pm
Free Night of Theater is in October! You can check out what is happening in Atlanta at http:www.GoArtsMonth.org. We also have a special Facebook page just for Free Night events in Atlanta & Georgia: Free Night of Theater - ATL/GA
Post #3
Allison wroteon September 26, 2008 at 12:20pm
I teach at a Math and Science residential magnet HS. Along with a small committee of students, I am trying to plan various (and inexpensive) events that celebrate the arts and humanities. There is very little arts opportunities around us.
Activities we have planned so far are Open Mic nights, a singer/songwriter guest speaker, a medieval feast, a communal canvas, starting a literary magazine, supporting the local culture by sponsoring a trip to an elaborate corn maze, having a performing arts assembly that will feature our student pianists, bag pipe players, cello players, singers, dancers and so on, celebrating the culinary arts through an "Iron Stomach" competition in which students will compete in teams for an Iron Chef like challenge (faculty judges and the secret ingredient will be potatoes since it is a local product), and finally a fall festival and art exhibit.
If anyone has any other ideas for ways we can encourage the arts and humanities at a small isolated math and science school, I'd love to hear them!
Activities we have planned so far are Open Mic nights, a singer/songwriter guest speaker, a medieval feast, a communal canvas, starting a literary magazine, supporting the local culture by sponsoring a trip to an elaborate corn maze, having a performing arts assembly that will feature our student pianists, bag pipe players, cello players, singers, dancers and so on, celebrating the culinary arts through an "Iron Stomach" competition in which students will compete in teams for an Iron Chef like challenge (faculty judges and the secret ingredient will be potatoes since it is a local product), and finally a fall festival and art exhibit.
If anyone has any other ideas for ways we can encourage the arts and humanities at a small isolated math and science school, I'd love to hear them!
Post #4
Deborah wroteon October 2, 2008 at 1:58pm
I AM CURRENTLY RUNNING AN EXCLUSIVE ONLINE AUCTION FUNDRAISER AT WWW.ARTSYFARTSYCOUTURE.COM
Post #5
Jade wroteon September 17, 2009 at 8:28am
Celebrate the Arts and Humanities with the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative October 19th!
Join us Monday, October 19th for an ART BUZZ Remix at DC's hottest restaurant and lounge, Co. Co. Sala.
The sixth ART BUZZ Remix will raise much needed funds for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's Arts for Every Student Program and will include a video art installation care of DC's most talented digital gurus, a music soundscape and FREE giveaways for lucky guests from Co. Co. Sala, DURKL, Policy Brand Clothing Co., Posh Princess Palace, VASTU, artist Chris Bishop, Marielle Mariano and photogs Katharine Hauschka, Liliane Blom and Cherie Lester with more to be announced.
Happy hour drink specials include select $4 beers, $6 wines and $8 sangria and Co. Co. Sala has an amazing menu for you to partake that night (prices vary).
ART BUZZ has grown to become our signature fundraising event for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative. The Collaborative ensures that underserved DC public school students benefit from the region’s rich array of arts amenities.
They provide free transportation and free tickets to storytelling presentations, music, dance, and theater experiences; plus trips to The Kennedy Center and museums.
In addition the Collaborative provides teachers with professional development sessions and study materials, adding further incentive to integrate the arts into their daily lessons. In the 2009 school year, more than 32,000 students and teachers will visit cultural institutions through our program.
A $15 donation is requested at the door and all attendees are entered for a chance to win one of many FREE giveaways that night.
Monday, October 19th
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Co. Co. Sala
929 F. Street, NW
Washington, DC
(Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro)
Join us Monday, October 19th for an ART BUZZ Remix at DC's hottest restaurant and lounge, Co. Co. Sala.
The sixth ART BUZZ Remix will raise much needed funds for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's Arts for Every Student Program and will include a video art installation care of DC's most talented digital gurus, a music soundscape and FREE giveaways for lucky guests from Co. Co. Sala, DURKL, Policy Brand Clothing Co., Posh Princess Palace, VASTU, artist Chris Bishop, Marielle Mariano and photogs Katharine Hauschka, Liliane Blom and Cherie Lester with more to be announced.
Happy hour drink specials include select $4 beers, $6 wines and $8 sangria and Co. Co. Sala has an amazing menu for you to partake that night (prices vary).
ART BUZZ has grown to become our signature fundraising event for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative. The Collaborative ensures that underserved DC public school students benefit from the region’s rich array of arts amenities.
They provide free transportation and free tickets to storytelling presentations, music, dance, and theater experiences; plus trips to The Kennedy Center and museums.
In addition the Collaborative provides teachers with professional development sessions and study materials, adding further incentive to integrate the arts into their daily lessons. In the 2009 school year, more than 32,000 students and teachers will visit cultural institutions through our program.
A $15 donation is requested at the door and all attendees are entered for a chance to win one of many FREE giveaways that night.
Monday, October 19th
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Co. Co. Sala
929 F. Street, NW
Washington, DC
(Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro)
Post #6
Susana wroteon September 17, 2009 at 9:01am
I'm in efforts to give incentive to the principal of La Grange Elementary School to integrate professional dance instruction in their arts curriculum. In the past I offered the La Grange Elementary School a month long residency teaching contemporary dance to more than 200 students. The students loved it. The experience ended with a beautiful performance at the Louisville Zoo for the Earth Day celebration. I offered this residency as a contribution to the school. I didn't receive any compensation. They didn't have budget for this type of activity. We need a Kentucky Arts and Humanities Education collaborative to back up artists like me.
Do you have any suggestions?
I wish you much success with your fundraising event.
Susana B. Williams
Director
Dance-Forms Productions
danceformspro@aol.com
www.danceformsproductions.
Do you have any suggestions?
I wish you much success with your fundraising event.
Susana B. Williams
Director
Dance-Forms Productions
danceformspro@aol.com
www.danceformsproductions.
Post #7
Jade wroteon September 17, 2009 at 9:21am
It's a collaborative efforts among our member organizations, artists, teachers, school administrators to make this happen. You can learn more about the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's programs in DC Public Schools at http://www.dccollaborative
In 2004, DCPS administration tasked the DC Collaborative with developing a comprehensive Arts Education Plan for the District school system. We submitted a preliminary report in January 2005 that includes a timeline and objectives. The final plan will span the Arts Education Continuum: arts experiences, arts learning, and arts integration.
You can see this full plan at http://www.dccollaborative
Perhaps this will give you more ideas on how to promote and integrate arts and the humanities into your Kentucky schools.
In 2004, DCPS administration tasked the DC Collaborative with developing a comprehensive Arts Education Plan for the District school system. We submitted a preliminary report in January 2005 that includes a timeline and objectives. The final plan will span the Arts Education Continuum: arts experiences, arts learning, and arts integration.
You can see this full plan at http://www.dccollaborative
Perhaps this will give you more ideas on how to promote and integrate arts and the humanities into your Kentucky schools.
Post #8
Susana wroteon September 17, 2009 at 10:22am
Thank you so much for this information. I plan to visit the web site to get acquainted.
In case this could be of interest, The 4th Blue Grass State International Dance Festival will take place in La Grange Community Center from November 4 through November 7, 2009. Here's all the information:
THE 4TH BLUE GRASS STATE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL
PRESENTS
"The 50th International Choreographers' Showcase"
La Grange Community Center
307 West Jefferson Street | La Grange, KY 40031
Phone: (502) 225-6474
Dear Friend,
You are cordially invited to participate in free workshops and Master Classes to be offered at the La Grange Community Center as part of THE 4TH BLUE GRASS STATE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL from November 4 through 7, 2009. Those participating in free master classes and workshops will pay $10.00 admission price for all activities of the festival. Two performances of Danceforms' "The 50th International Choreographers' Showcase" will be presented at the Community Center on November 5 and 6, 2009 from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M.
Visit us on line at www.danceformsproductions.
The program features astonishing works by outstanding choreographers: Antonio Luissi from Guatemala, Alessandra Luissi from California, Carla Menchinella from NYC, Jackie Sobel from Tennessee, Laura Vinci from Chicago, Lakshmi Sriraman from India, Susana B. Williams from Kentucky.
The schedule of activities will be as follows:
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Choreographers and dancers arrive in La Grange, Kentucky.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
9:30 to 11:00 A.M. - Master Class "Advanced Modern Dance" with Laura Vinci.
11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. - Master Class "New Trends of Contemporary Fusion" with Alessandra Luissi.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
9:30 to 11:00 A.M. - Master Class "Exploring Indian Dance Techniques" with
Lakshmi Sriraman.
11:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. - Technical Rehearsal for Danceforms' "The 50th International Choreographers' Showcase"
7:30 to 9: P.M. - First Performance of Danceforms' "The 50th International Choreographers' Showcase"
Friday, November 6, 2009
9:30 to 11:00 A.M. - Master Class "New Trends of Contemporary Fusion" with Alessandra Luissi.
7:30 to 9:00 P.M. - Second Performance of Danceforms' "The 50th International Choreographers' Showcase"
Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:30 to 11:00 A.M. - Master Class "Advanced Dance Composition utilizing Grotowski's Techniques" with Susana B. Williams.
11: A.M. to 12:00 P.M. - Master Class "New Trends of Contemporary Fusion" with Alessandra Luissi.
8:00 P.M. - Performance of Moving Collective at the Clifton Center in Louisville, KY.
In case this could be of interest, The 4th Blue Grass State International Dance Festival will take place in La Grange Community Center from November 4 through November 7, 2009. Here's all the information:
THE 4TH BLUE GRASS STATE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL
PRESENTS
"The 50th International Choreographers' Showcase"
La Grange Community Center
307 West Jefferson Street | La Grange, KY 40031
Phone: (502) 225-6474
Dear Friend,
You are cordially invited to participate in free workshops and Master Classes to be offered at the La Grange Community Center as part of THE 4TH BLUE GRASS STATE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL from November 4 through 7, 2009. Those participating in free master classes and workshops will pay $10.00 admission price for all activities of the festival. Two performances of Danceforms' "The 50th International Choreographers' Showcase" will be presented at the Community Center on November 5 and 6, 2009 from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M.
Visit us on line at www.danceformsproductions.
The program features astonishing works by outstanding choreographers: Antonio Luissi from Guatemala, Alessandra Luissi from California, Carla Menchinella from NYC, Jackie Sobel from Tennessee, Laura Vinci from Chicago, Lakshmi Sriraman from India, Susana B. Williams from Kentucky.
The schedule of activities will be as follows:
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Choreographers and dancers arrive in La Grange, Kentucky.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
9:30 to 11:00 A.M. - Master Class "Advanced Modern Dance" with Laura Vinci.
11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. - Master Class "New Trends of Contemporary Fusion" with Alessandra Luissi.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
9:30 to 11:00 A.M. - Master Class "Exploring Indian Dance Techniques" with
Lakshmi Sriraman.
11:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. - Technical Rehearsal for Danceforms' "The 50th International Choreographers' Showcase"
7:30 to 9: P.M. - First Performance of Danceforms' "The 50th International Choreographers' Showcase"
Friday, November 6, 2009
9:30 to 11:00 A.M. - Master Class "New Trends of Contemporary Fusion" with Alessandra Luissi.
7:30 to 9:00 P.M. - Second Performance of Danceforms' "The 50th International Choreographers' Showcase"
Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:30 to 11:00 A.M. - Master Class "Advanced Dance Composition utilizing Grotowski's Techniques" with Susana B. Williams.
11: A.M. to 12:00 P.M. - Master Class "New Trends of Contemporary Fusion" with Alessandra Luissi.
8:00 P.M. - Performance of Moving Collective at the Clifton Center in Louisville, KY.
Post #9
Lisa wroteon October 8, 2009 at 9:14pm
HEALING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC: Longwood Symphony Orchestra is an 85 piece orchestra whose musicians are also health care professionals. On October 17, 2009, 14 chamber music groups will perform for 1000 patients in 21 health care facilities across greater Boston on a single day. Our music will heal patients, caregivers and staff and the musician/healers themselves.
Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter-- to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way. --Dr. Albert Schweitzer
For more information visit www.longwoodsymphony.org
Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter-- to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way. --Dr. Albert Schweitzer
For more information visit www.longwoodsymphony.org