http://www.trbimg.com/img-51a7cbda/turbine/os-barry-l-miller-foundation-20130530/187/16×9 The Orlando Fringe Festival is a big beneficiary of the new Barry L. Miller Foundation for Arts and Education — to the tune of $ 10,000. Orlando Arts Blog … Continue reading
“A new study from Northwestern University in Evanston says lifelong playing of musical instruments has a positive impact on the brain. ‘Our neural timing slows as we age; we knew that,’ said Nina Kraus, a neuroscientist at Northwestern and principal … Continue reading
http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-12/67065459-30112147.jpg When the traditional glittery ball over One Times Square in New York starts descending Saturday night, Orlando’s Chris Brown will be counting down to 2012 with the rest of the world. Orlando Arts Blog … Continue reading
http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-12/67065459-30112147.jpg When the traditional glittery ball over One Times Square in New York starts descending Saturday night, Orlando’s Chris Brown will be counting down to 2012 with the rest of the world. Orlando Theater Blog … Continue reading
Matthew J. Palm We all talk about corporate support of the arts, but here are two great concrete examples of one way the Walt Disney Co. support our local cultural organizations. Did you know the Walt Disney Co. donates funds … Continue reading
“As schools are forced to slash their arts and music programs, Arizona Opera’s new education programs are reaching out to students from the Phoenix area and beyond. The nonprofit organization began an afterschool program last month and will launch a … Continue reading
Matthew J. Palm Wondering why Orlando Shakespeare Theater only has one Shakespeare work on the schedule this season? As with so many other things, the slumping economy is to blame. Here’s a story I wrote for the Orlando Sentinel today … Continue reading