Telluride Festival of the Arts Announces 2009 Juried Artists

Mountain Village, CO (PRWEB) May 14, 2009

Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA), sponsors and organizers of the Telluride Festival of the Arts (TFA), announced today the official slate of 50 juried artists that will be featured in this year's art show. TFA also released the event's official 2009 festival poster, a collectible print commissioned by TFA each year and made available to the public for purchase. This year's poster is a painted piece entitled "The Essence of Pleasures" by award-winning artist Michael Gadlin, known for his surrealistic impressionist body of work spanning over 15 years.

An independent jury, coordinated by the award-winning Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) on behalf of TMVOA, selected the roster of artists, including both nationally and regionally recognized professionals, based solely on the artistic excellence of their original, handcrafted works. The art show, August 14-16, 2009, is open to the public and will feature artists in 13 different media categories including: ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, graphics and printmaking, jewelry, metal-works, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and wood. CCAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to educating and exposing Coloradans to the arts. CCAF produces its signature festival during July 4th weekend, which is attended by more than 350,000 visitors annually.

"Festival patrons can look forward to experiencing a spectacular outdoor gallery of fine art which will inspire collectors and first-time art buyers alike," said Terry Adams, CCAF executive director. "Thanks to our 2009 panel of jurors who have brought the Telluride Festival of the Arts to a higher level of excellence by selecting such a diverse group of exceptional artists."

TFA brings together noted culinary experts, including New York Top Chef Winner Hosea Rosenberg, as well as both renowned and emerging visual artists from across the United States for a weekend-long festival that is attended by more than 8,000 local and regional visitors, as well as guests from as far away as New York, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco. In addition to the annual art show, the 2009 culinary program will include celebrity chef demonstrations, celebrity chef dinner, wine & spirit seminars, and a festival favorite the grand tasting.

2009 Telluride Festival of the Arts

When: Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 - Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009

Where: Town of Mountain Village, CO

Tickets: Pricing to-be-announced.

Info:For more information visit http://www.telluridefest.com.

The names, mediums and images of all 2009 Exhibiting Artists are available at http://www.telluridefest.com.

Interviews available upon request.

About Telluride Festival of the Arts:

The Telluride Festival of the Arts (TFA) is annual weekend-long, culinary and visual arts event held in Mountain Village, Colo. TFA hosts nationally and regionally recognized chefs and artists from across the United States in a one-of-a-kind outdoor exhibition nestled in a box canyon surrounded by the majestic 13,000ft peaks of San Juan Mountains. For more information, visit http://www.telluridefest.com

About Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association:

Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association ("TMVOA") is a membership organization serving property owners in Mountain Village, CO, with an ultimate goal of ensuring that Telluride Mountain Village is a highly sustainable and vital resort community. The funds collected by TMVOA from Real Estate Transfer Assessments and monthly member dues provide for and support affordable housing, assist with the creation of a stable work force, support regional transportation and create strategies to increase tourism. TMVOA also sponsors and presents numerous events in Mountain Village including Mountain Village winter activities, Telluride Gay Ski Week, Sunset Concert Series, Telluride Festival of the Arts and many more. For more information, please call (970) 369-7623 or visit http://www.tmvoa.org.

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Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts 2009-2010 Performance Calendar

Brooklyn, New York (PRWEB) May 15, 2009

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College announces its 55th season of music, dance, theater, and family programming reflecting the multicultural diversity of Brooklyn. The outstanding line-up features performances from Jamaica, Cuba, Israel, and Ukraine as well as the United States, and includes both Brooklyn premieres and returning favorites.

"Like all Brooklyn Center seasons, 2009-2010 offers something for everyone," says Brooklyn Center Managing Director Frank Sonntag. "There are fantastic jazz artists on the season, and plenty for Brooklyn's Jewish, Ukrainian, Caribbean, and African-American communities. We are bringing back a major international orchestra for the first time in many years, and our family programs are always popular. We strive to bring an astounding variety of stellar artists that reflect the tremendous diversity of our Borough at prices that are within reach for most families. This year, in particular, I believe we have succeeded spectacularly."

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' 2009-2010 season includes:

I Love a Piano
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Luna Negra Dance Theater with the Turtle Island Quartet and Paquito D'Rivera
Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company
Of Mice and Men
The Colonial Nutcracker
The Clark Sisters
Hairspray
The Israel Ballet - Don Quixote
National Dance Theater Company of Jamaica
Odessa Philharmonic
Sleeping Beauty
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
David Broza in concert
In the Mood
Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
Dirty Sock Funtime Band
Chinese Acrobats of Hebei
Tap Kids
United States Air Force Band of Liberty

I Love a Piano - September 13, 2009 at 3pm

Showcasing the music of legendary songwriter Irving Berlin, this musical captures the spirit of America from the Ragtime rhythms of the early 20th century through the innocent optimism of the 1950s. Including timeless classics such as "White Christmas," "God Bless America," "Puttin' On the Ritz," and "There's No Business Like Show Business," I Love a Piano does more than define the music of a generation - it defines the music of our country.

Tickets $ 25

Harold and the Purple Crayon - October 11, 2009 at 2pm

Enchantment Theatre Company returns to Brooklyn Center with a new theatrical adaptation of Crockett Johnson's beloved children's classic. Using life-size puppets, masks, magic and music, this family musical tells the story of Harold, a brave and resourceful little boy who creates the world he wants to explore using only a big purple crayon and his sky's-the-limit imagination.

Tickets $ 6

Luna Negra Dance Theater with the Turtle Island Quartet and Paquito D'Rivera - October 25, 2009 at 2pm

Dedicated to the works of Latino choreographers, Luna Negra Dance Theater celebrates its 10th anniversary by teaming up with the bold Turtle Island Quartet and legendary jazz musician Paquito D'Rivera, both multiple Grammy Award winners, in a celebration of the rich music and dance traditions of Cuba with their newest work entitled Danz

The 39th Hong Kong Arts Festival 2011 - Unveils 200 Performing Arts and Theater Shows

Hong Kong (PRWEB) October 5, 2010

Today the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) announced details of the forthcoming 39th Hong Kong Arts Festival 2011, to be staged in 15 different venues over 39 days -- from 17 February through to 27 March 2011 -- with more than 200 performing arts and theater shows and related events featuring 38 ensembles or solo artists from overseas and 16 from Hong Kong.

"This is an even bigger festival than in previous years, with a significant increase in the total number of tickets available to Arts Festival audiences and the number of performances to be presented. There is also an increase in the duration of the Festival. The result is a richly packed 39 days, on occasion with as many as 18 performing arts and theater shows on the same day, bringing the vibrancy and cultural richness of life in Hong Kong to yet a higher level." (Mr Charles Lee, Chairman of HKAF)

At the media briefing today, Tisa Ho, Executive Director of Hong Kong Arts Festival, highlighted the following:

Adirondack Arts in the Park Announce Summer Event Calendar

Adirondack Region, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2011

The Adirondack Arts community announces its 2011 summer season highlights, featuring Shakespeare in the Park, Saranac Lake Village Art Walks, free concert series and a new Adirondack art festival that celebrates the artistic history and community of the Adirondacks.

This summer, sit back and enjoy, the rich cultural scene in this New York State Park. Experience the transformative power of the arts through Adirondack arts festivals, events and special performances. Check out http://www.VisitAdirondacks.com for more information.

Arts in the Park - Summer 2011 highlights:

The inaugural Adirondack Arts Heritage Festival in Saranac Lake is slated for June 26- July 4. For nine days, 35 uniquely Adirondack activities span a range of art forms, from fly fishing to historic Saranac Lake walks, to Cure Cottage lore. Join the Adirondack arts community in Saranac Lake for the first heritage celebration of the arts, culminating with a July 4th Parade of Boats on Lake Flower, concert and fireworks.

Free summer concert series kick off every summer in communities throughout the Adirondack Park. In June, Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series kicks off a summer of free musical performances in Mids Park on Main Street, Lake Placid. This free concert series runs every Tuesday through August. The Lake Placid Sinfonietta will also perform six free Wednesday night concerts in Mids Park July through August. Offering classical music fare, the Sinfonietta is the Orchestra of the Adirondacks.

Enjoy the Adirondack Lakes Summer Theatre Festival, featuring 42 performances of six productions in 18 Adirondack towns. Based in Blue Mountain Lake, the theater troupes festival line-up includes: Romeo & Juliet, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Violet, The Conference of Birds, Movie Madness Cabaret and The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live in Concert. For performance dates and locations, log onto AdirondackExperience.com for more information. At the Charles R. Wood Theater near Lake George, the Adirondack Theatre Festival will present The K of D, a ghost story and one-woman play, June 29-July 2.

Join in a tradition 40 years in the making during the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Councils Annual Arts Festival June 11-12 in Glens Falls. This two-day festival features juried arts and craft shows, family activities, food and entertainment. For a complete list of summer concert series, arts festivals, workshops and museum exhibits, log onto VisitAdirondacks.com and map your trip using our interactive trip planner.

The Adirondack Region is a six-million-acre park offering limitless recreation amid 2,000 miles of hiking trails and 3,000 lakes and ponds. Part of the largest temperate forest in the world, the Adirondack Region is also home to 100 towns and villages. The Adirondack Region is a unique park offering year-round recreation and events. Search events, attractions and Adirondack vacation packages at http://www.VisitAdirondacks.com.

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