Kimmel Center Appoints Four New Members To Board Of Directors, With New Chairman Of The Board Michael D. Zisman
The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus a?" a non-profit, Board-led, preeminent institution whose mission is to engage the region's diverse communities with art through performance and education a?" announces four new members to its Board of Directors. The elected members are all esteemed regional leaders, selected to serve alongside an already impressive list of the Philadelphia community's civic and business influencers to guide the Kimmel Center into a successful future. Assuming the role of Chairman of the Board on July 1, 2019, Michael D. Zisman has served on the Kimmel Center's Board of Directors for 8 years over multiple terms.
Kimmel Center Appoints Seven New Board Members And Chair-Elect To Board Of Directors
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, a non-profit, Board-led institution, announces seven new members and one new chair-elect to its Board of Directors. The elected members are all regional business and civic leaders, chosen to work alongside an already impressive list of Philadelphia community influencers to guide the Kimmel Center forward towards continued success.
Mercury to Perform Concert of Romantic Greats, 11/21
Artistic Director Antoine Plante leads Mercury in works of Romantic greats, Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Sibelius on November 21 at 8 PM at the Wortham Center's Cullen Theatre. Performed by full string orchestra, lose yourself in the intoxicating, lush and energetic melodies of Brahms' Hungarian Dances, Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence and Sibelius' Valse Triste, one of the most popular works by this Finnish composer. This concert is sponsored in part by Duane Morris LLP in celebration of Mercury's 15th Anniversary Season. To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.mercuryhouston.org or call 713.533.0080.
CONFUSION FOR THREE Set for Arts House
Confusion for Three is a new work by Melbourne choreographer Jo Lloyd (Future Perfect, 2013), where hypnotic tension is generated by three dancers as they negotiate a progressively unravelling system of choreography.
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong and MasterArt Society Announce an Exclusive Event for Members of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Program
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong has long been associated with fine art, and is home to an extensive collection of art pieces. The Kowloon hotel's lavishly designed space, decorated with impressive contemporary artworks and statement furniture from internationally renowned and emerging artists, provides the best interpretation of the term "ultra-luxury." To celebrate art appreciation, in conjunction with the Fine Art Asia Fair opening on October 4, the luxury hotel is partnering with MasterArt Society to present an enchanting evening on October 2, featuring a private art exhibition and a lecture of interest, followed by an elegant dinner prepared by Michelin-starred chef, Pino Lavarra.
Bernadette Peters, Cheyenne Jackson and More to Take Part in GLAAD Spirit Day
Viacom brands MTV, VH1, CMT, BET, Logo, TV Land, TeenNick and Paramount Pictures will join the hosts of Good Morning America, the cast of Days of Our Lives, Dianna Agron, Chaz Bono, Pauly D, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Jenni "JWoww" Farley, Fran Drescher, Paris Hilton, Jimmy Kimmel, Joel McHale, Reba McEntire, Sir Ian McKellen, Maria Menounos, the New York Stock Exchange, hosts of CNBC, Facebook and millions of Americans in 'going purple' for Spirit Day on October 19 in a stand against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, GLAAD announced today. The National Basketball Association (NBA), NASCAR Diversity, Major League Baseball (MLB), Major League Soccer and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) will also participate through social media.
'Human Error' Deemed Responsible for 2008 LITTLE MERMAID/Adrian Bailey Accident
Back in May 2008, THE LITTLE MERMAID actor Adrian Bailey, a member of the cast's ensemble, fell over 20 feet through an open trap door during a matinee performance. Bailey subsequently broke both wrists for which he received surgery, and reportedly shattered his pelvis among suffering other injuries. At the time, it had been one of the most serious accidents to occur onstage during a performance that Broadway had witnessed. Subsequent law suits ensued, including a products liability case against the Canadian automation company, Niscon, who provided the automation software that allowed the trap-doors on set to be remotely operated.