Bonus points for this one: – Alex Bregman. “I am the walrus.” Kaminski became organist for the Braves in 2009, landing the job thanks to a friend of a friend. He has now played in over 1,000 games, starting at Turner Field and moving with the team to Truist Park five seasons ago. Living in suburban Atlanta with his wife, ...
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Long-time pipe organist sings tunes on Halloween – Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICO – If you’re looking for a musical treat, not a trick, this Halloween look no further than the Emmons House on Autumnwood Drive. Dick Emmons, an 86-year-old retired music teacher, installed a huge church-style pipe organ in his home. Every year on Halloween, he dresses in black clothes and a cape and plays organ music from his music room, ...
Read More »From the basement to the stars
âBehind the Bylineâ introduces you to those who write stories, take photos, design pages and edit the content we deliver in our print editions and on pressdemocrat.com. We are more than journalists. As you will see, we are also your neighbors with unique backgrounds and experiences that proudly live in Sonoma County. Today we introduce you to art and entertainment ...
Read More »Hong Kong police arrest 32 people for selling their bank accounts to crooks who used them to launder $ 1.2 million
Hong Kong police arrested 32 people for selling their bank accounts to fraudsters who then used them to launder more than HK $ 9 million (US $ 1.2 million) in proceeds of crime. Twelve domestic helpers were among the five men and 27 women arrested when police staged a cyber-deception operation in the Western District from Sunday to Thursday, Chief ...
Read More »What are employers looking for?
It’s internship season. In B schools and colleges, students polish their resumes, rehearse for interviews, and dream of fancy CTCs. Companies are recovering from a few bad neighborhoods, with a renewed vigor and determination to hire great talent. But who is this great talent? What are employers looking for? How do leaders seek out future leaders? Let’s start with an ...
Read More »Oculus Extends Quest’s Mixed Reality Capabilities With Developer Tools
Oculus plans to further open up Quest’s mixed reality capabilities with new tools that will allow developers to build apps that integrate smarter into the user’s real room. In the near future, developers will also be allowed to distribute mixed reality apps to customers for the first time through the Quest store or Oculus App Lab. Oculus began unlocking Quest’s ...
Read More »13-year-old violinist performs superb Ludovico Einaudi duet with her mother
28 October 2021, 16:54 Karolina Protsenko plays Einaudi. Image: YouTube / Karolina Protsenko A family duo, a modern classic and a moment of beautiful music in a quiet shopping street. A duo to prove how musical talent can run in a family and touch a lot along the way. For three years, the young virtuoso Karolina Protsenko has been sharing ...
Read More »MUBI GO unveils New York’s first line of theatrical selections
Earlier this month, it was announced that MUBI is launching MUBI GO, a curated cinematic experience for $ 10.99 per month. A handpicked film will be shown each week and subscribers will not only receive a ticket for the selection, but also for the entire MUBI streaming platform. The launch is scheduled in New York from this Friday, October 29 ...
Read More »Fun hobbies to start at home
Publication displays: 77 For many people today, working from home is now the new “normal”. However, that doesn’t mean that you won’t get a little crazy being stuck in one place all the time. After all, when you work from home, you are stuck most of the day indoors. One of the best ways to break your routine and enjoy ...
Read More »A 25-year anniversary in preparation
On Thursday, October 14, more than 100 people gathered at the Atlantic Union Bank Center to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the JMU Lifelong Learning Institute. The program, founded in the fall of 1996 by JMU professors Dr Cecil Bradfield and R. Ann Meyers, provides a vibrant learning community for seniors. Carol Fleming, Associate Dean of the School of Professional ...
Read More »Downtown New York drummer and team Dee Pop dies at 65
Besides his brother, he is survived by his mother; one sister, Tara Papadopoulos; one daughter, Nikki Ziolkowski; one son, Charlie Papadopoulos; and a granddaughter. Two weddings, with Elizabeth Vogdes and the musician called Deerfrance, ended in divorce. In the late 90s, Mr. Pop started accommodation a weekly performance series that roamed the East Village featuring cutting-edge live music. He started ...
Read More »ECSU presents Douglas Jackson and Alan Woo in recital, November 4 – Elizabeth City State University
Music is alive at Elizabeth City State University. A recital given by music teachers Dr Alan Woo trained by Julliard and jazz recording artist Douglas Jackson will feature compositions by Rameau, Pepusch, Fabre, Offenbach and Mussorgsky on November 4, free and open to the public . Dr. Woo is a pianist who has been hailed by the New York Times ...
Read More »Violin recitals in the time of Covid (2021 edition)
25 October 2021, 12:04 With the return of schools across the country, the reopening of professional performance venues to the in-person audience, and the pandemic not yet over, music teachers are faced with the question: how can we facilitate experiences. meaningful, safe and inclusive performance for our students this year? I have mostly questions and a few answers from my ...
Read More »Here are some of the best SharePlay apps for iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1
Apple today released iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 with support for the new SharePlay feature that allows users to interact with content together through FaceTime. Apple offers its own apps for SharePlay like TV and Fitness, but there is a plethora of third-party apps with SharePlay support available for download right now. The latest version of the LookUp dictionary app ...
Read More »Akshay Oberoi begins to learn piano as part of preparation | Bollywood
Actor says music is a pretty big part of his life and uses it to slip under a character’s skin Actor Akshay Oberoi is currently busy taking piano lessons to slip under the skin of a pianist for his upcoming project. The actor says he’s always loved music and is “excited” to finally be able to learn an instrument. He ...
Read More »Rachel Hélène Young | Obituary
CAP GIRARDEAU, Missouri – Rachael Helen Young, 86, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, died of this life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in South East Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 3, 1934 in Garden City, Kansas, to Leslie Harold and Helen Halleck (Tubbs) Pennington. During the dust bowl days of western Kansas, his family moved to ...
Read More »Lyft report cites higher number of sexual assaults: NPR
Cars that are part of the Lyft carpooling fleet can be found a lot in Denver on April 30, 2020. The company says more than 1,800 sexual assaults were reported by bikers in 2019, and the number of incidents has sharply increased these last years. . David Zalubowski / AP hide caption toggle legend David Zalubowski / AP Cars that ...
Read More »Tori Amos on the creation of her sixteenth studio album Ocean To Ocean | Music | Entertainment
Tori Amos says performance is in her “life blood” (Image: Scott Dudelson / Getty) Tori fell in love with England’s most basic county, with its rugged landscapes and powerful myths, as a teenager, addicted to Cornish folklore, Arthurian legends and fantasy novels. Born in North Carolina, the flaming haired pop pixie moved there 22 years ago and lives outside of ...
Read More »How Trump is using a PSPC to fund a new social media business
After decades of bankruptcies, defaults, trade disputes and business failures – not to mention a polarizing presidency that ended with a violent mob storming Capitol Hill – Donald J. Trump has been shunned by much of American business. Today, thanks to one of Wall Street’s hottest fads, the former president has managed to sidestep that tarnished reputation and gain access ...
Read More »Words of (and to) the wise men
Judy Pease âTo me, I find three things to be most important in retirement: keeping my mind active through education, my body through activity and exercise, and trying to make some contribution. Prior to my retirement, I learned about LIFE (Learning Is ForEver), which is a lifelong learning program of the RCTC. I continue to take classes and am in ...
Read More »An Arctic Expedition – The New York Times
Adapting to climate change can be a difficult subject to discuss. Thinking about how society will adapt to the consequences of climate change seems like defeatism. The most pressing question, according to many scientists, is what the United States and the world will do to minimize the damage. Without aggressive action to reduce carbon emissions over the next decade, the ...
Read More »YouTuber pianist thanks French mentor for helping out Chopin competition
Hayato Sumino is popular on social media, but he has also proven himself to be one of the best pianists in the world thanks to his French mentor, who helped him qualify for the third round of the 18th Warsaw International Chopin Competition. Sumino, 26, studied under the tutelage of Jean-Marc Luisada, a former fifth Chopin Prize winner, and took ...
Read More »Paso Robles Paderewski Festival announces the winners of the 2021 Youth Piano Competition • News Atascadero
The recital will take place at Cass Winery PASO ROBLES – The 2021 Paderewski Festival returns to live concerts, open to the public at various venues in and around Paso Robles, from November 5 to 7. The Paderewski Patrons and Friends of Paderewski passes as well as general public tickets are now available on paderewskifest.com. One of the festival’s most ...
Read More »Advertising Week Daily: Peloton compares to Netflix, Outback teams up with college athletes
Renaissance of the context The context is making a comeback, or perhaps it never left? In a Wednesday Advertising Week panel titled âContent, Context and Cookies,â David Cohen, CEO of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, spoke to Pamela Drucker Mann of Condé Nast and Marc Toulemonde of L’Oréal USA to explain why, as Cohen puts it, âthe context is experiencing a ...
Read More »Marian Brisbee obituary (1940 – 2021) – Allegany, NY
ALLEGANY, NY – Marian L. Brisbee, 80, of Allegany, passed away with her loving family by her side Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Olean General Hospital, Olean.Born November 21, 1940 in Burtville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Warren E. and Doris Burt Tripp. Doris was a direct descendant of the first white male child born in Potter County; his ...
Read More »‘Lift Every Voice’ concert to celebrate various composers | MSU Today
MSU College of Music artists of all genres celebrate the influence of lesser-known black, Asian and female composers in “Lift up every voice” The Joanne and Bill Church West Circle Season 12 Kick-Off Event at 7:30 p.m. on October 25 at the Fairchild Theater. The second annual âLift Every Voiceâ concert takes its name from the century-old anthem that has ...
Read More »“They are students in crisis”: educators grapple with bad student behavior
By Peter D’Auria / VTDigger Since starting school about six weeks ago, students at Bristol Primary School have smashed the school piano, smashed computers and dented cars in the parking lot. In the Missisquoi Valley school district, more staff could be added to handle a slight increase in hazing, harassment and bullying investigations. And at a recent Addison Central School ...
Read More »British songwriting genius Leslie Bricusse behind Willy Wonka and Goldfinger dies aged 90
Leslie Bricusse’s only connection to the show business was that her grandmother had cleaned the steps of the Apollo Theater, opposite Victoria Station. Incredibly, at the time of his death yesterday at the age of 90, Bricusse was the composer and lyricist of over 40 successful musicals on stage and on screen. He was nominated for ten Oscars, winning two. ...
Read More »Find 8 great restaurants right near the College of Charleston
Charleston is well known as a culinary paradise, with award-winning restaurants around every corner and celebrity chefs miles away – but sometimes when you’re staaaaaaaarving it’s hard to make a decision. Here, The College today breaks down what’s available around the College of Charleston campus for a quick bite between classes or places to bring your family or friends when ...
Read More »Closing arguments end for Bloomington piano teacher accused of sexually assaulting students
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) – Aaron Parlier knew his victim was under 13 when he filmed and engaged in sex acts with her because he started giving her piano lessons when he was six , prosecutors said in oral argument on Tuesday. Bloomington piano teacher Parlier, 40, is on trial for one of six victims he has been accused of assaulting. ...
Read More »Learn Piano The Right Way With These Helpful Tips
Learning an instrument can be one of the hardest things you can do. When you have the interest, however, it does make the process a little easier. If you are looking to learn the piano, you must have the right ideas for how to go about it – the right manners. You might need a few tips that will point ...
Read More »The finalists of the Sorel Competition are ready to perform; Selected scholarship recipients
Thirteen finalists – chosen from a talented pool of 72 applicants from across the United States and six other countries – have been named finalists for the live finals of the 2021 Claudette Sorel Piano Competition to be held on Sunday, November 7 at SUNY Fredonia. . The finalists, all aged 15 to 17, are: Ian Cannon of Texas; Céline ...
Read More »College of Arts and Sciences inducts 4 into Hall of Fame
LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 18, 2021) – Three alumni and a faculty member were inducted into the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at a ceremony on campus last Friday. Now in its 22nd year, the Hall of Fame recognizes alumni and faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences who have made significant contributions to ...
Read More »Lawsuit pending for Bloomington piano teacher accused of assaulting students
DISCLAIMER: Reader’s discretion is advised due to the graphic nature of the story. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) – A Bloomington piano teacher accused of producing child pornography and engaging in sex with minors began the first of six trials on Monday. Aaron Parlier, 40, is on trial for one of six victims he has been accused of assaulting. The victim’s mother ...
Read More »Adele releases touching comeback single ‘Easy On Me’ E! News UK
British soul diva Adele released comeback single “Easy On Me” on Friday, in which she shares with the world the details of the traumatic six years she has endured since the last release of a record. During that time, the 33-year-old megastar said she experienced a “year of anxiety” in which her marriage fell apart. While her voice hasn’t lost ...
Read More »Sex offender hiding in Hudson Valley found with 2 children, police
A Hudson Valley sex offender who allegedly did not register as a sex offender was arrested by police along with minors. For all the news that the Hudson Valley shares, be sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, download the Hudson Valley Post mobile app, and sign up for the Hudson Valley Post newsletter. Members of the Ulster County ...
Read More »Harrisville native comfortable leading the pack | Local News
When the starting pistol shot fired at the Clarence DeMar Marathon in Gilsum at 7 a.m. sharp on Sunday, September 26, Conor Sleith sprinted past the peloton. Wearing bright orange socks and painted athletic nails the same color under his running gloves – a lucky habit he acquired for running – the Harrisville native, 35, dominated the entire course of ...
Read More »Letters, October 16 – Winnipeg Free Press
Harassment on buses Re: City seeks to help homeless people who need a bus pass (October 13) As a student at the University of Winnipeg who often uses the bus, I was alarmed that the article in question described Winnipeg’s transit system as something accessible and welcoming. for people without stable housing. This is grossly misleading. I have witnessed many ...
Read More »Two Pittsfield seniors honored with Superintendent’s Award / iBerkshires.com
William Garrity of Taconic High School, left, and Elodie Thériault of Pittsfield High School were introduced by Superintendent Joseph Curtis at Wednesday’s school committee meeting. The students are the best in their classes and have received the annual Superintendent’s Award. PITTSFIELD, Mass .– Two seniors, one from each of the city’s high schools, were honored for their top academics and ...
Read More »Two Upstate High School Pianists To Perform On NPR’s “From the Top”
Northern State Piano Duo, Zhanshuo Zhang (16) from Greer and Jennifer centa (18) from Simpsonville, appeared in a new episode of NPR “From the Top” Podcast aired October 18. Zhang is a senior at Riverside High School and recipient of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award for the podcast that will help Zhang afford private lessons and recording equipment ...
Read More »‘These are students in crisis’: Vermont educators grapple with increase in student bad behavior
For many Vermont students, the start of the fall semester six weeks ago marked the first time in about a year and a half that they had taken face-to-face classes. Educators are now reporting that they are grappling with an increase in bad behavior, which they say is an indicator of a mental and behavioral health crisis in many students. ...
Read More »Adele releases new single Easy On Me: Why do we love sad music so much?
With a rising voice and moving piano accompaniment, Adele is back with the new single Easy On Me. This is the first taste of the upcoming 33-year-old album, 30, after a six-year hiatus with the new music. Easy On Me is Adele doing what Adele does best: heart-wrenching songs, the kind you’ll probably want to cry over if you feel ...
Read More »When will your October payment appear? – CBS Denver
(CBS Detroit) – The fourth payment of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) child tax credit comes out tomorrow. But many parents want to know when exactly the money will be deposited. Last month’s checks began arriving on the morning of September 15 for those who received direct deposit, or soon after for those who received it in the mail. This ...
Read More »Becker rocks for “Roadkill” while sharing his passion for music – MSU Reporter
Few can say that they wrote memoirs on touring with their own rock band. But at Minnesota State University, Mankato’s English professor Robin Becker can. Having taught creative writing since 2014, Becker takes a sabbatical to write his memoir, “Road Kill,” based on his post-high school experience playing guitar for cash along the West Coast and South. -west with her ...
Read More »When does your October payment arrive? – CBS Chicago
(CBS Detroit) – The fourth payment of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) child tax credit comes out later this week. But parents want to know when exactly the money will be deposited. Last month’s check arrived on September 15 for those who made a direct deposit, or shortly after for those who received it in the mail. This month’s payment ...
Read More »Piano Academy by Yokee Music by Yokee Music
The fastest, most fun way to learn to play the piano! Piano Academy is for anyone looking to learn piano from scratch or those with prior knowledge who want to continue learning by practicing playing along with their favorite songs. Piano Academy offers an on-screen touchscreen keyboard so you can start playing straight away. The app also supports MIDI connection ...
Read More »University of Mobile: Kadisha Onalbayeva, professor of music at the University of Mobile, inducted into the Steinway & Sons Faculty Hall of Fame
MOBILE, Alabama – The director of piano studies and music teacher at the university Alabama School of the Arts was nominated by the Steinway Piano Gallery in Spanish Fort, Alabama. âYour passionate commitment to teaching and inspiring young people in their study of piano music is commendable and rare,â said Gavin English, president of Steinway & Sons Americas. The induction ...
Read More »What ACC basketball players did in COVID quarantines :: WRALSportsFan.com
By Lauren Brownlow, WRALSportsFan Columnist / Journalist When the pandemic started and it was clear that the nation – the world, really – would need to lock down, many of us probably figured we would make the most of being stuck in. the House. In the end, most of us were just relieved that we had succeeded. Some of us ...
Read More »Questlove’s Passion – The New York Times
Questlove in 1975 at a salon in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.Credit…Courtesy of Questlove By the time he started elementary school, Thompson had spent more time on the road with adults than in Philadelphia with children his age. When his freshman class had to bring music to school, he chose âWhy Fools Fall In Love,â by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, not ...
Read More »EPCC computer professor honored during Hispanic Heritage Month
Dr. Christian Servin, Associate Professor of Computer Science at El Paso Community College (EPCC), received a 2021 National Achievement Awards Corporation (HENAAC) Hispanic Engineering Award at the Great Minds in STEM Annual Virtual Conference (GMiS). This award in the category of the most promising engineering degree is awarded for distinction in education. He recognizes Servin as a role model for ...
Read More »Man Returns Wallet in Barnegat, NJ Acme
These days, it seems people are only using social media to argue. So it was incredibly refreshing to find this heartwarming story in a local Facebook group. Listen to Diana Tyler’s Nights on 92.7 WOBM and download our free 92.7 WOBM app. We need more people like this in Ocean County. A user in the Canton of Barnegat Facebook Chatter ...
Read More »Inverurie Music announces a new concert season
Meera Maharaj performs as part of the Maharaj Degavino Duo in Inverurie. Following the popular and successful outdoor concert at Castle Fraser in July, Inverurie Music is delighted to announce the launch of its 2021-22 concert season with a recital by the flute / piano ensemble Maharaj Degavino Duo in church St Andrew, Inverurie on Saturday October. 23. Doors open ...
Read More »Maria Callas statue revealed in Athens
The bronze statue of legendary opera singer Maria Callas was discovered on Friday evening in Roberto Galli Park in central Athens. The statue was unveiled by the mayor of Athens, Kostas Bakoyannis, in the presence of the Maria Callas Greek Society, which commissioned the work of art from sculptor Aphrodite Liti. Aphrodite said: “It includes many references to the life ...
Read More »Honest Abe Lincoln and Grandma Nin visit Brighton in latest ‘The Ghost and Molly McGee’
The 16th President of the United States is helping Molly McGee with a school project, but he’s not the only visitor the family sees, as Grandma Nin stops by in the final episode of The Ghost and Molly McGee. Abe not so honest Scratch is once again outside the Haughty Haunts nightclub not allowed inside because he is no one. ...
Read More »Dallas Chamber Symphony returns to concert venue for 2021-2022 season – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
It’s music for the ears: The Dallas Chamber Symphony kicks off its ninth season, starting with a concert at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District on October 19. This is the first concert that the orchestra has given in front of an audience in a concert hall since February 2020. âThe audience adds so much to any performance. ...
Read More »Best Metaverse Actions To Buy Now
Before we dive into the best Metaverse stocks to buy, let’s take a look at the industry as a whole. And it turns out that there is no agreed official definition. In general, the metaverse is a future version of the Internet that is currently under development. It will likely be the combination of the internet, virtual reality, augmented reality, ...
Read More »Jane Macdougall: The Bookless Club discusses life and death, and CDs
Breadcrumb Links Opinion Op-Ed Books Jane Macdougall and the Bookless Club reflect on life-changing decisions Author of the article: Jane macdougall Release date : 08 Oct 2021 ⢠24 minutes ago ⢠6 minutes to read ⢠Join the conversation Jane Macdougall and the Bookless Club reflect on life-changing decisions. For the 1009 col macdougall. [PNG Merlin Archive] Photo by ...
Read More »Michigan students accuse famous music teacher of racism for screening Othello – Reason.com
Bright Sheng is professor of composition at the University of Michigan. He was born in China in 1955; when he was a child, the Red Guards took away his family piano. Nonetheless, he grew up to be a very famous musician: He received a MacArthur âGeniusâ Fellowship in 2001, and was a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Music. ...
Read More »Brother’s obituary for his sister has become an internet sensation
Summarizing your feelings for a loved one in an 189-word obituary is no easy task. LA Times writer Daniel Miller was so moved upon reading the memory of his sister’s brother that he retweeted the obituary and found the answers poignant and never-ending. In an interview for LA Times Today, Daniel joined host Lisa McRee with More. What would you ...
Read More »‘She Inspired Us All’: CWU Music Lecturer Dies After COVID-19 Battle | New
ELLENSBURG, Washington – The Central Washington University (CWU) community mourns the loss of one of their own. Longtime academic and music teacher Maria Roditeleva-Wibe, 58, died after fight COVID-19 October 2. Roditeleva-Wibe worked at the university for over 20 years, having an eternal impact on thousands of students. âShe was very passionate about pushing her students to really learn and ...
Read More »‘Greater New York’, a spectacle of the moment, inhabits the radical past
Three things stand out from the current edition of “Greater New York,” a MoMA PS1 survey of artists living and working in New York City, which takes place every five years: perfect politics, intense nostalgia, and disappointing exposure of new art. Organized by a team of curators led by Ruba Katrib, âGreater New Yorkâ – which opened on Thursday – ...
Read More »NY Charter School prepares students for basketball careers
For now, it’s housed in what was once a Catholic school, and on a recent afternoon last month, students were preparing for the Regents exams. In a math class, a teacher used Stephen Curry’s 3-point pointer bow to explain a parable. In another class, students interviewed each other for an audiovisual journalism project, focusing on basketball. The idea is to ...
Read More »Joy Crookes’ introspective soul digs deep under her “skin”
LONDON – Joy Crookes knew she was making a statement by naming her debut album ‘Skin’. “It’s one of the strongest parts of our body,” said the 22-year-old singer-songwriter. But “in every other way, socially and externally, it’s used against us,” she added in a recent interview in her London apartment, tucked away on the couch with the Kama Sutra ...
Read More »Ruth Yates obituary (1937 – 2021) – Casey, IL
Ruth Emaline Carroll Yates August 6, 1937 – October 3, 2021 CASEY – Ruth Emaline Carroll Yates, 84, of Casey, IL died at home on Sunday October 3, 2021 at 3:15 am She was born August 6, 1937 to Loto Hazel Whittinghill and Herman Sylvester Carroll in Grandview, IL and the ‘spent the first few years growing up in various ...
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UTD returns in person | October 4, 2021 After six weeks of de-densified teaching, the UTD administration decided to bring the campus back to full density. Classes will return full-time in person starting October 4, and faculty have had the option to discontinue use of most e-learning components, including online lectures and recordings. live. The… UTD Names First Hispanic AD ...
Read More »Meet NYU Stern’s MBA Class in 2023
âIt’s a finance school. It is not difficult to translate: niche and limited. This means that you are great at one area, but your graduates can only do one thing. And that’s a label on every urban MBA program on the East Coast, including New York University’s Stern School of Business.. And Stern will take the label, even if finance ...
Read More »New Chamber Ballet dancer and founder Lois Ellyn dies
Lois Ellyn, ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher and founder and artistic director of the New Chamber Ballet in Fullerton, Calif., Died on Saturday, August 28, 2021, just weeks after directing the production of the ballet. A little night dance, at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton. Ellyn was born Lois Margaret Ellen Smith on June 19, 1924, to Edith Baldwin Smith ...
Read More »Resurfaced photos highlight a time when Walt Disney came to Kalamazoo
While Facebook tends to be the social media app I try to avoid in my spare time, today I was pleasantly surprised to see that a public figure I know very well as Floridien visited southwest Michigan. The Facebook page, Gull Lake History Page, recently shared a series of photos from when Walt Disney himself abandoned the Gilmore family’s property ...
Read More »Low Cut Connie from Philly returns to concerts at White Eagle Hall
Throughout the pandemic, Low Cut Connie of Philadelphia is reportedly performing live from her home during her online series, Touch Cookies, with a few outdoor concerts to kick off. Last week, the group just played their first indoor concert since the start of the pandemic. It was in Atlanta. This week, they will be performing at White Eagle Hall in ...
Read More »The end of a “golden age”: China brings business to a halt
Chinese tech companies are reeling from regulation. Nervous creditors are hoping for a bailout from China’s biggest developer. More and more executives are going to prison. An entire industry is shutting down. For Chinese leader Xi Jinping, this is all part of the plan. Under Xi, China is reshaping the way businesses operate and limiting the power of rulers. Long ...
Read More »Voccent CEO Victor Brunko explains how the non-ML approach reduces barriers to learning a new language
(Photo: Victor Brunko, CEO of Voccent, explains how the non-ML approach reduces barriers to learning a new language) Language is probably one of the most natural skills for human beings. Companies have spent years making their process of learning languages ââas easy and straightforward as possible for people. In recent years, innovative technologies have revolutionized many areas of our lives ...
Read More »UMFK professor’s works included in an international festival
Dr Scott Brickman Dr Brickman (Courtesy of UMFK) Dr Brickman (Courtesy of UMFK) Contributed ⢠October 5, 2021 University of Maine at Fort Kent Professor of Music and Education Dr. Scott Brickman The music was performed at an international music festival. On June 29, the Spillaert Trio (piano, violin, ‘cello) premiered Dievs by Brickman (2020) as part of the Osmose ...
Read More »The Most Famous Guitar Riffs, Solos & Intros of All Time – Film Daily
It’s probably no exaggeration to say that thousands of people have dreamed of being on stage and performing a scorching guitar solo. Or stayed at home pretending to be a guitarist. There are fun activities you can try out in your living room, and many people have played aerial guitar on their favorite guitar riff when they are alone. Filmmakers ...
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo on Growth, Britney Spears and Being Seen
What this means for the human Olivia is that she has reached a level of fame where she has become an avatar for larger conversations. She is the photo at the top of the article. But what is the defense for? “It’s tricky,” said Olivia, careful with her wording. “Writing songs about how I feel has always been easy and ...
Read More »Student vision: an emblem of progress | MSU Today
Mengyao Zhao has completed his doctorate in solo piano performance and is now working on a second doctorate in musical arts in collaborative piano in the College of Music. The following student view is repurposed content from Zhao’s remarks at the official opening of the Billman Music Pavilion. When I applied to be accepted to Michigan State, I knew the ...
Read More »Roland GO reviews: PIANO 88 | MusicRadar
THE BEST OFFERS OF THE DAY Roland GO review: PIANO 88: what is it? All beginner piano players are faced with the same dilemma: do you buy a piano right away or do you start with one of the best keyboards for beginners and progress from there? While keyboards can be an inexpensive option, the small nature of the keys, ...
Read More »Pianist and composer Jeremiah Klarman revel in Jewish and gospel music
Jeremiah Klarman is a musician musician. The 28-year-old pianist and New England Conservatory (NEC) graduate is a mainstay of Temple Emanuel’s Shabbat Alive, a Friday night service celebrating prayer with music. On a given Friday night, Klarman can be found at the keyboard in what he described as “happily praying with my fingers”. Never miss the best stories and events! ...
Read More »Trio Solace will give a benefit concert at RVCC
Raritan Valley Community College’s Department of Arts and Design will present a concert on October 17 with Trio Solace. The trio includes Jacob Savransky on piano, Edward Li on violin and Mark Serkin on cello. The event, which is open to the public, will take place at 2 p.m. at the Welpe Theater on RVCC’s Branchburg campus and will also ...
Read More »Steinway artist from Kazakhstan to give free piano concert in Saint Ambrose
An internationally renowned pianist will give a free concert and master class Friday as part of the Casual Classics II series at St. Ambrose University. Steinway artist Kadisha Onalbaeyva will perform at 5 p.m. in the Madsen Hall, Galvin Fine Arts Center, Davenport. Its program will feature music by Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Coleman, Uzenbayeva and his own work, followed by ...
Read More »After a last minute meeting, a wake-up call
Cortney norris and Thomas Lowery weren’t supposed to go on a date. Ms. Norris, 38, a Latin teacher at Dalton School on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, had a friend scheduled to see the live recording of the Mortified Podcast in March 2018. Mr. Lowery, 35, video producer at Ted Productions, was also supposed to meet a friend that ...
Read More »New Music New Haven returns to in-person performances
After a year of prerecorded virtual concerts, New Music New Haven’s live concert on Sunday will feature work by student composers and two teaching composers. Sarah cook 12:44 am, October 04, 2021 Contributing journalist Sarah Cook, collaborating photographer After more than a year of pre-recorded virtual concerts, the New Music New Haven concert series will return live on October 7 ...
Read More »Lucille Graybill (1916 – 2021) obituary – Troutville, VA
Lucille Painter Graybill November 26, 1916 – September 30, 2021 Lucille Painter Graybill (Mrs. EA Graybill Jr.), 104, of Troutville, Va., Passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 30, 2021. Lucille, usually known as Cille, was born in Montebello, Va., The daughter of the late Bland A. and Martha Seaman Painter. Her family moved to Thaxton, Virginia, where her ...
Read More »Rubab gives classes at full speed in Hunerkada
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – October 3, 2021): A famous instrument among the Rubab ‘classes of the younger generation is in full swing at the Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Arts. The courses aim to hone the skills of young talent in playing the centuries-old stringed musical instrument. Speaking to APP, Hunerkada Director Amna Shah said, âWe ...
Read More »Google has removed 136 vulnerable apps, remove them immediately if your phone also has
These days, crime is perpetrated over the telephone. Yes, money is also stolen over the phone. Yes, in fact, we say that because now it’s up to you to stop the hackers. Zimperium security experts have developed yet another piece of malware that has stolen millions of dollars from Android smartphone users around the world. The most important and dangerous ...
Read More »Union Hotel Owner Cherishes and Carries Building Legacy Every Day | Local News
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Read More »Piano students delighted to win gold in the Royal Conservatory of Music competition
“I think they could hear my cries of joy all along the street,” Taya Koski recalls hearing the news of several gold medals. The term practice makes perfect is close enough to the truth for three local piano students. Despite the challenges presented over the past year and a half of having to take the majority of online courses, Taya ...
Read More »Opportunities to See Art Exhibits or Theater or Enjoy the Outdoors – Loveland Reporter-Herald
From art and theater exhibitions to opportunities to get out into nature, there’s a lot happening in the Loveland area next week. Loveland Art Studio Tour The annual Loveland Art Studios Tour takes place October 9-10 and October 16-17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various artist studios around Loveland. Artists from 30 locations will be represented. The visit ...
Read More »Elton John and Stevie Wonder discuss their first real duo
Wonder, 71, heard John, 74, on the latter’s groundbreaking song, “Your Song” from the 1970s. Likewise, he was instantly a fan. “When I hear [âYour Songâ] it reminded me so much of an expression of love, âsays Wonder. âI said ‘he has a beautiful voice’ and I wanted to hear more of it. I liked playing the piano, I liked ...
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Read More »EXPLANATION: From MyRED to The Crib, Terms New Huskers Should Know | Projects
Starting at a new school can be overwhelming, especially when that school is a college campus filled with tens of thousands of other students. New terms are launched continuously to explain what these terms mean. The Daily Nebraskan has therefore compiled a list of terms new students should be aware of at the start of their Husker journey. Art by ...
Read More »Pulse Music is definitely closing its doors after 25 years
September 30 â Pulse Music closed at Logansport on Thursday after 25 years. The store closure at 220 E. Market St. follows owner Randy Varrone who closed his Kokomo store about four years ago. The store specialized in what everyone needed to start their own group. Varrone and his team sold guitars, drums, bass guitars, guitar multi-effects switching systems, and ...
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