George Mason News

The standout young Israeli pianist Roman Rabinovich will perform as soloist with the Haifa Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Principal Guest Conductor Boguslaw Dawidow in a cross-country tour of the United States from today, January 22nd to March 16th, 2014.

The Recording Academy will host a special merit awards ceremony. The annual Grammy week event honors recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, The Trustees Award, Technical GRAMMY Award, and the Inaugural Music Educator Award.

On this morning's MEET THE PRESS, New York Times' Cairo Bureau Chief David Kirkpatrick spoke with David Gregory on the publication's recent Benghazi reveal, saying 'I don't think I'm out on a limb there... There's just no chance that this was an Al Qaeda attack if, by Al Qaeda, you mean the organization founded by Osama bin Laden.' Check out his interview in full below!

Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), has written 'The Economic Viability of Micropolitan America,' (CRC Press), which examines the challenges and opportunities that communities of between 10,000 and 50,000 face in sustaining and developing their economies.

'The Story Tour' is coming to the Washington DC Metro Area this week. BroadwayWorld DC interviews lyricist and performer Nichole Nordeman about the ongoing tour, what inspires her music, and more.

The standout young Israeli pianist Roman Rabinovich will perform as soloist with the Haifa Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Principal Guest Conductor Boguslaw Dawidow in a cross-country tour of the United States from January 22nd to March 16th, 2014.

A total of 10 music teachers from ten cities across eight states have been announced as finalists for the first annual Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation. In total, more than 30,000 initial nominations were submitted from all 50 states.

Voting is now underway for Washington, DC! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

Writers in Performance is a 12-week writing and performance workshop culminating in public presentations. Throughout the course of the workshop, ten talented actors, playwrights, poets and storytellers have explored writing exercises, theater games, improvisation, movement techniques, and ensemble work in a safe, creative environment.

Voting is now underway for Washington, DC! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

Writers in Performance is a 12-week writing and performance workshop culminating in public presentations. Throughout the course of the workshop, ten talented actors, playwrights, poets and storytellers have explored writing exercises, theater games, improvisation, movement techniques, and ensemble work in a safe, creative environment.

Randy James' all male Dance Company, 10 Hairy Legs, is featured as part of The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College's Major Artist Series today, November 3, 2013 at 3:00 pm.

PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ The board of the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation, the Presidential Foundation honoring and representing the thirtieth President of the United States, announced today the finalists for the first annual Coolidge Prize for Journalism. The $20,000 prize honors short writing of all kinds in the spirit and style of President Calvin Coolidge.

The George Mason University school of theater and the Mason Players, in Fairfax, VA are presenting 'The Merchant.' Local professional actor and GMU associate professor Edward Gero both directed the production and wrote it; he adapted Titus Maccius Plautus's ancient comedy and added songs from the early 20th century. The show provided a rollicking good time for the audience.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the opening of Comfort Women Wanted, an exhibition by Korean-born, New York-based visual artist Chang-Jin Lee. The exhibition is on view at Wood Street Galleries, third floor, tonight, November 1-December 1, 2013. The opening night event, 5:30-8 p.m., features an artist talk with Chang-Jin Lee at 6:30 p.m.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the opening of Comfort Women Wanted, an exhibition by Korean-born, New York-based visual artist Chang-Jin Lee. The exhibition is on view at Wood Street Galleries, third floor, November 1–December 1, 2013. The opening night event, 5:30–8 p.m., features an artist talk with Chang-Jin Lee at 6:30 p.m.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the opening of Comfort Women Wanted, an exhibition by Korean-born, New York-based visual artist Chang-Jin Lee. The exhibition is on view at Wood Street Galleries, third floor, November 1-December 1, 2013.

Casting has been announced for The Hub Theatre's Fall production of David Yee's, carried away on the crest of a wave. The ensemble includes Nora Achrati, Ed Christian, Hedy Hosford, Andrew Ferlo, Rafael Sebastian Medina, and Ryan Sellers. All who will be called on to play multiple roles.

Benanti proves why she has one of Broadway's best voices with a benefit performance at George Mason University.