2019 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship Program Recipients And Finalists Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2019
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) has announced the recipients and finalists of the NYSCANYFA Artist Fellowship Program, which it has administered for the past 33 years with leadership support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The organization has awarded a total of $661,000 to 98 artists (including three collaborations) whose ages range from 25-76 years throughout New York State in the following disciplines: ArchitectureEnvironmental StructuresDesign, Choreography, MusicSound, Photography, and PlaywritingScreenwriting. Fifteen finalists, who do not receive a cash award but benefit from a range of other NYFA services, were also announced. A complete list of the Fellows and Finalists follows.
87 Artists Awarded Fall-Winter MacDowell Fellowships
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 29, 2018
The MacDowell Colony has awarded fellowships to 87 artists from 19 states and six countries, from Oregon to Alabama and from Australia to Sweden. Sixty-seven are first-time Fellows. They are working in seven disciplines, and 27 percent identify as culturally diverse. The fellowships are for upcoming autumn and early winter residencies at one of the nation's leading contemporary arts organizations.
WE WILL BE EPHEMERAL and More Set for 'Staging Film' Series at The Tank
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2017
The Tank will present the second screening in their new Staging Film series on Tuesday, December 5th at 7pm at 312 West 36th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). The screening will feature the films We Will Be Ephemeral, This Thing of Ours, and 16 Words or Less, followed by a talkback with the creators of the films, including playwright Mallery Avidon, director Meghan Finn, and actor Black Eyed Susan.
Neil LaBute's OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS to Kick Off Staging Film Series at The Tank
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 12, 2017
The Tank will present the first screening in their new Staging Film series today, October 12 at 7pm at their new home at 312 West 36th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). The screening will feature the films Domesticity and Over the River and Through the Woods, followed by a talkback with the creators of the films, including playwright Neil Labute and director Leigh Silverman.
Wisconsin Public Radio Seeks Volunteers to Find Vietnam Veteran Memorial Photos
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2014
Wisconsin Public Radio and its public broadcasting partners are seeking volunteers to find photos of the 1,244 Wisconsinites whose names are listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. Nearly 1,000 photos have been found as part of the "A Face for Every Name Project," but images of service men from southeast Wisconsin who lost their lives during the Vietnam War are still needed.
Wisconsin Public Radio's Zorba Paster and Tom Clark Appear at Villa Filomena Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2013
Celebrate spring with Wisconsin Public Radio's Zorba Paster and Tom Clark at Villa Filomena today, April 11. The dinner event features Zorba Paster, host of Zorba Paster On Your Health, and Tom Clark, show sidekick. Bring your health questions and Zorba and Tom will dispense health advice with their usual enthusiasm and contagious laughter.
Wisconsin Public Radio's Zorba Paster and Tom Clark to Appear at Villa Filomena, 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2013
Celebrate spring with Wisconsin Public Radio's Zorba Paster and Tom Clark at Villa Filomena on Thursday, April 11. The dinner event features Zorba Paster, host of Zorba Paster On Your Health, and Tom Clark, show sidekick. Bring your health questions and Zorba and Tom will dispense health advice with their usual enthusiasm and contagious laughter.
WPR Releases Statement on Jim Packard's Passing
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2012
Wisconsin Public Radio is sad to announce the death of our longtime friend and colleague, Jim Packard. Jim retired from WPR in December 2010, where he served as a producer and fill-in host on The Larry Meiller Show. His warm, friendly voice was heard throughout the day on station announcements and each weekend on Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know?.