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The League of American Orchestras has Awarded the Grand Rapids Symphony a $19,000 Catalyst Fund Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 04, 2020 The League of American Orchestras has awarded a grant of $18,760 to the Grand Rapids Symphony to strengthen its understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to help transform organizational culture....
18 Orchestras Receive Futures Fund Grants From League
by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2020 Eighteen orchestras and youth orchestras have received grants of $30,000 each to spark a culture of innovation and learning in U.S. orchestras....
The League of Professional Theatre Women to Present Oral History Project with Micki Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2020 The League of Professional Theatre Women will present an Oral History Project event with the award-winning composer, lyricist, playwright, and actress Micki Grant on Monday, November 16 at 6pm on Zoom. Admission to the event is FREE. The interview with Ms. Grant has been prerecorded, and will be fol...
Princeton Symphony Orchestra Receives Grant to Advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 04, 2020 The League of American Orchestras has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) to strengthen their understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and to help transform organizational culture....
BWW Review: Political Machinations from Theatre9/12's THE LEAGUE OF YOUTH
by Jay Irwin - July 14, 2018 A young idealist comes to town with an aim to take down the rich fat cats who have rigged the government to only work in their favor only to be swayed by the trappings of their wealth and power. Sounds like something from our government today but no, I'm referring to Henrik Ibsen's play, as adapted...
2 Chainz Announces New Album A&R'd by LeBron James
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 25, 2019 Billboard reports that 2 Chainz has recognized LeBron's ear for great rap music and has chosen him to A&R his highly anticipated Rap or Go to the League album, which comes out March 1st....
Boston Landmarks Orchestra Receives Grant For SUBPAC Devices To Support Deaf/Hearing Impaired Community
by A.A. Cristi - August 17, 2020 Boston Landmarks Orchestra is just one of eighteen orchestras and youth orchestras to receive grants of $30,000 each to spark a culture of innovation and learning in U.S. orchestras. Created by the League of American Orchestras to support a variety of forward-thinking and experimental projects, the ...
League Appoints Marlah Bonner-McDuffie As Vice President, Development
by Stephi Wild - September 15, 2020 The League of American Orchestras has appointed Marlah Bonner-McDuffie to the position of Vice President, Development, League President and CEO Simon Woods announced today. The executive-level position provides overall leadership to all League development initiatives. ...
League Of Independent Theater Launches #cancelrent Social Media Takeover
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 27, 2020 The League of Independent Theater is calling for theatres, small businesses, and not-for-profits across NYC to join LIT on September 1st to flood social media with personal stories and images of the theatres that make up the great city of New York....
New World Symphony's JT Kane Selected For The League Of American Orchestra's Program
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2019 JT Kane is one of only twelve orchestra professionals participating in the League of American Orchestras' Emerging Leaders Program, the field's prime source for identifying and cultivating the leadership potential of talented orchestra professionals....
New Powering The Arts Program Awards Grants To 17 Organizations
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2018 To increase access to the arts and strengthen local communities, ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres today announced grants to 17 non-profit arts organizations throughout northern Illinois. The grantees, which range from local theaters to art galleries, will receive up to $10,000 each for proje...
League of Chicago Theatres Announces Reimagined Chicago Theatre Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 10, 2021 Like so many events recently, Chicago Theatre Week 2021 will look different than it has for the past eight years. This year, audiences will be encouraged to take time to discover a new theatre company, experience virtual shows from home, and help to strengthen theatres by donating the money that wou...
The League Of Chicago Theatres Announces The Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - July 15, 2020 The League of Chicago Theatres announced The Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship, a grant to fund a residency for early to mid-career Black theatre artists based in Chicago for a one-year partnership with a Chicago area theatre. This fellowship is funded by the McMullen & Kime Charitable Trus...
Photo Flash: Inside LPTW Oral History Project With Publicist Irene Gandy
by A.A. Cristi - February 11, 2020 On Monday, February 10th The League of Professional Theatre Women (Shellen Lubin and Catherine Porter, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for over three decades, hosted an Oral History Project event with renowned Broadway publicist Irene Gand...
Julia Miles, Founder of Women's Project Theater, Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 23, 2020 The League of Professional Theatre Women (Shellen Lubin and Catherine Porter, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for more than three decades, has announced that one of their co-founders, Julia Miles, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, ...
LPTW To Honor Lois Smith With Oral History Project 10/22
by A.A. Cristi - October 02, 2018 The League of Professional Theatre Women (Kelli Lynn Harrison & Catherine Porter, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been leading the gender parity conversation and championing women in the professional theatre for over 35 years, will present its first Oral History Project of the 2018-19 seas...
League Of Professional Theatre Women Announces 2020-21 Season
by Stephi Wild - September 18, 2020 The League of Professional Theatre Women, an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for over three decades, announces their 38th season of programming, events, and advocacy along with new officers and board members. All events this season will be presented online v...
Simon Woods Appointed President and CEO of the League of American Orchestras
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2020 The League of American Orchestras announced today that Simon Woods, a highly experienced and forward-looking leader in the orchestral field, has been named President and CEO of the League, effective September 1, 2020....
ComEd, League of Chicago Theatres Partner to Shine Spotlight on 17 Arts Organizations in Northern Illinois
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2018 To increase access to the arts and strengthen local communities, ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres today announced grants to 17 non-profit arts organizations throughout northern Illinois. The grantees, which range from local theaters to art galleries, will receive up to $10,000 each for proje...
League of American Orchestras Awards the Grand Rapids Symphony $25,000 Grant
by Sarah Hookey - May 23, 2019 The League of American Orchestras has awarded the Grand Rapids Symphony a $25,000 grant to enhance initiatives in diversity, equity and inclusion to engage a broader audience and share live orchestral music with its entire community....
Associate Principal Viola Rebecca Young Receives Ford Musician Award for Excellence in Community Service
by Sarah Hookey - May 09, 2019 Associate Principal Viola Rebecca Young will receive a Ford Musician Award for Excellence in Community Service from the League of American Orchestras. The Award will be for her work as host of the New York Philharmonic's Very Young People's Concerts....
League Announces Latest Cohort In Its Emerging Leaders Program
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2018 Twelve orchestra professionals will participate in the League of American Orchestras' Emerging Leaders Program, the field's prime source for identifying and cultivating the leadership potential of talented orchestra professionals....
League of American Orchestras Announces Gold Baton Recipients
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2020 The American Composers Forum (ACF) and New Music USA will jointly receive the League of American Orchestras' highest honor, the Gold Baton, the League announced today....
League of American Orchestras Announces Online National Conference
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2020 The League of American Orchestras National Conference, Global Stages, Local Stories, has been transformed into an extended online event, the League announced today. Taking place from May 5-June 12, the Conference will be free of charge for all League members....
Sacred Fools Presents LEAGUE OF FOOLS Beginning Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2018 Sacred Fools Theater Company is adding another ongoing show to its jam-packed calendar with The League of Fools, kicking off this Thursday, October 11 at 9:00pm in the Broadwater Black Box Theater. Leave your sensibilities at the door, detach your sense of irony before entering, because it is the sa... |