Around The Arts
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Music is an important part of all aspects of life
How important is music to you? Do you play an instrument, and if so, do you think the skill you've developed can be helpful in your life, even if you haven't reached a professional level of musical performance?
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Name change just one of the ways CANO is moving forward
By Brittany Lesavoy With a new name and a budget in the black, the Community Arts Network of Oneonta, or CANO, formerly the Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts, or UCCCA, is letting everyone know the organization is rebuilding. I sat down with Raina D'Amico, president of the CANO Board, to talk about what the name change really means and what community members can expect from this rebranded organization.
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Many helping rebuild the arts community after Hurricane Irene
By June Dzialo Almost seven months ago torrential rains and winds crashed through the region, leading to massive mudslides and roaring floods, which caused destruction that is still visible today.
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There are many ways to dance your way to fitness
By Brittney Lesavoy Resolutions. Even if you weren't planning on making one, you may have felt obligated to form one after conversations at New Year's Eve gatherings.
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Support Small Business Saturday with arts organizations
By June Dzialo Filled to the brim with turkey and dressing, thousands of shoppers across the nation crowd outside the doors of big box stores to get lowest-of-the-low prices on a (very) limited number of hot holiday gifts. And, come Monday, thousands more will ignore their jobs to score even more deals online. Black Friday, and, more recently, Cyber Monday have become household names for two of the biggest shopping days of the year. But, how many of us have heard of Small Business Saturday? Get your wallet ready, it's this weekend!
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In the classroom, art is not done only for art's sake
By June Dzialo A few weeks ago, my daughter started a new chapter in her life, one that will last at least 13 years _ she began her formal education and entered kindergarten.
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The folks behind the scenes make arts productions go smoothly
By Brittany Lesavoy On opening night of "Annie Get Your Gun at The Glimmerglass Festival" people left the Alice Busch Opera Theater with toothy grins and humming "There's No Business Like Show Business."
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Learn to appreciate all the artistry involved in a wedding
By June Dzialo It's wedding season! That period between May and September that has your calendar filled with bridal showers and ceremonies.
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Around the Arts: Arts organizations thrive on community input
By Brittany Lesavoy As a native Floridian who grew up in the arts, seasons were generally marked by arts events _ the fall concert, winter show choir performances, the spring play and the summer craft festivals.
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We may not need art to survive, but we need it to be able to thrive
By June Dzialo
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Holidays bring out the inner artist in all of us
By Brittany Lesavoy I don't generally come by holiday spirit easily
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Judge opera on experiences not on uninformed perception
by June Dzialo Opera. That little five-letter word has the power to intimidate the bravest men and women. I bet I even lost readers after they read the first word of this article. But why? What about "opera" is so daunting?
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Around the Arts: Area offers many opportunities to take a hands-on approach to art
By Brittany Lesavoy Summer, which is widely recognized as the most relaxing time of year, can actually be extremely busy _ whether at work, traveling or keeping up with family. But, this fall, take the opportunity to do something for yourself. There is an abundance of hands-on learning opportunities offered by area art galleries and colleges.
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Around the Arts: Don't be intimidated by the arts " there is no right way to react
By Brittany Lesavoy The arts can be intimidating.
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Music is an important part of all aspects of life
