Houston Grand Opera Receives $1 Million Endowment Gift
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 29, 2013
Houston Grand Opera announced a gift in the amount of $1 million from Dr. Ernest C. and Sarah Butler of Austin, Texas. The gift will endow The Sarah and Ernest Butler Concertmaster Chair of the HGO Orchestra. Longtime season subscribers to HGO, the Butlers have been extremely generous patrons of the arts and education, primarily in their hometown of Austin. "Sarah and I have seen outstanding opera in Houston for almost thirty years and are very happy to contribute to the musical excellence of Houston Grand Opera. The company has garnered international acclaim for its artistic product and we are proud that our gift will help ensure that the quality of HGO's work will continue," said Dr. Butler.
Cornish College of the Arts Announces 2012 BFA Dance Concerts, 2/16-25
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 15, 2012
Cornish College of the Arts presents the 2012 BFA Dance Concerts February 16-25, showcasing the choreography and performance work of Cornish Dance Department's class of 2012. An eclectic array of dance styles and viewpoints will be represented, ranging from modern dance to contemporary ballet, jazz and performance art, with some dances performed to live music. The concert series will also include performances of works commissioned from professional guest choreographers.
Cornish College of the Arts Announces 2012 BFA Dance Concerts, 2/16-25
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 12, 2012
Cornish College of the Arts presents the 2012 BFA Dance Concerts February 16-25, showcasing the choreography and performance work of Cornish Dance Department's class of 2012. An eclectic array of dance styles and viewpoints will be represented, ranging from modern dance to contemporary ballet, jazz and performance art, with some dances performed to live music. The concert series will also include performances of works commissioned from professional guest choreographers.
