The best of our city in summer is back with a vengeance as Sydney Festival returns in its 39th year. 2015 will see a spectacular program of free and ticketed events spanning contemporary and classical music, theatre, dance, visual arts, circus, cabaret and much more.
In an unforgettable music experience, Tex Perkins delves into the dark repertoire of Johnny Cash to recreate his seminal 1968 Folsom Prison shows in the haunting surrounds of Parramatta Gaol in Far From Folsom.
Set in Australia’s oldest serving prison, the recently decommissioned Parramatta Gaol reopens its doors to the public for the first time in the world premiere event. Staged in the gaol’s former exercise yard, the outdoor performance is dramatically framed by the former prison’s towering razor-wired limestone walls.
A work of significance, scope and ambition, this performance is a unique and unforgettable music experience at Sydney Festival 2015.
Procter & Gamble Company's (NYSE: PG) Bounty® brand is teaming up with husband–and–wife duo Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth, along with dozens of local Los Angeles–area volunteers from HandsOn Network and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation today to
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts will premiere Face of America: Spirit of South Florida on September 8 for one night only in its seventh installment of the world renowned series, which showcases the harmony between artistic expression and our country’s natural treasures. Face of America: Spirit of South Florida uses the performing arts to explore the unique landscapes and the diverse cultures of Biscayne National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Dry Tortugas National Park and Everglades National Park.
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Visit www.thespiritconnect.com for videos on Martial Arts philosophy and spirituality.
Information on Qi-Gong, Energy Work, Zen and Taoism. A kung-fu parody. High kicking, hard
chopping action. The evil Pleus aborts the Zhang-Yi clan in his lust for the power of the Yani.
Watch as Sayume Mirubuto brings peace to the clan once again
Visit www.thespiritconnect.com for videos on Martial Arts philosophy and spirituality. Information on Qi-Gong, Energy Work, Zen and Taoism. A kung-fu parody. High kicking, hard chopping action. The evil Pleus aborts the Zhang-Yi clan in his lust for the power of the Yani. Watch as Sayume Mirubuto brings peace to the clan once again
Essential Guide To Traditional Martial Arts https//:tinyurl.com/yd2dwnqq is the link to copy and paste into your browser's address bar to get this book. The name of the book is "Collected Writings of Old Chinese Boxing Masters", by Bradford Tyrey.. It is an essential guide to Traditional Chinese Martial Arts. It discusses T'ai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi Chuan), Baguazhang (Pa Kua), Xingyichuan, Dim Mak, and much more.
When you’re a brilliant mathematician like the Baltimore Ravens’ John Urschel, a football playbook is only so challenging. So the 6-foot-3, 305-pound offensive lineman looks for mathematics in everyday life for mental stimulation, and he’s asking you to do the same. Get in the game by snapping photos of how and where you use math at school, at home, on the practice field — anywhere and everywhere – for a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card and a video conference for your class with the professional athlete.
Kicking off August 19, in coordination with World Photo Day (#WorldPhotoDay), and running through September 17, you can show John Urschel how you use math for the win in everyday life on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtags #MathFTW and #TIContest to be entered to win. And, get creative! The gifted mathematician is seeing a lot of math these days as he pursues his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Urschel, who holds a 4.0 Grade Point Average, is all the proof students need to see they can be good at academics while pursuing other passions – from athletics to the arts.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7746253-texas-instruments-math-for-the-win-contest/
The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education, announced today that entries for the 2013 Poster Design Competition will be accepted through January 31, 2013. The Competition winners will earn tuition scholarships to study at one of the more than 50 Art Institutes schools, including a full tuition scholarship for the national first place winner in the high school senior category.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/58518-art-institutes-2013-poster-design-competition/
Seattle – The EMP Museum board of directors announced today that EMP is now the Museum of Pop Culture – MoPOP. The name MoPOP better reflects the museum’s vision for curating, exploring, and supporting creative works that shape and inspire our lives across many aspects of our culture. The museum will launch the new name on November 19, 2016 with a celebration that is free and open to the public.
“MoPOP reflects who we are today and the future of the museum,” said Patty Isacson Sabee, CEO and director of MoPOP. “Pop culture is a platform that resonates with audiences in a powerful way. And at MoPOP we provide avenues through our exhibits and programs for people to explore, learn, create, and celebrate pop culture in all of its diversity.” Founded by Paul G. Allen and opened in 2000, the non-profit museum has organized more than 57 exhibitions, 20 of which have traveled in the U.S. and internationally. The Frank O. Gehry-designed building hosts more than 100 arts and cultural events annually.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7967751-emp-museum-of-pop-culture-rebranding/
Agnes B takes over Hong Kong! It is official, Agnes B does everything! Restaurants, fashion, flowers, travel accessories, home furnishings and now an art gallery. Along with Ready Made Magazine they launched an imaginative art exhibit where you have to squeeze through a little door and then enter into a large room to give the impression of emmensity. Agnes B will rotate the installations approximately every 3 - 4 months so check back regularly.
http://www.so-u.tv/playVideo.php?contestid=&id=4229
Dutch Tai Chi master Douwe Geluk from the Netherlands was on the 1st and 2nd of december participating at at bigg martial arts tournament in the German city of Wolfsburg in Germany.
This video shows master Douwe Geluk participating with his martial arts forms
