Mon 10 Apr 2006
Our own Timothy Judd has an article up on Polyphonic.org. He talks about “moving beyond the music.”
The polyphonic.org site looks like a great source for orchestral musicians.
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Thu 30 Mar 2006
Wilder Committee on the Performing Arts Draft Recommendations
Posted by Scott Cochran under Orchestra , VAPAF , Venues1 Comment
The Wilder Committee on the Performing Arts is having a public meeting Wednesday, April 5th, at 3.30 pm (venue TBA) . They will be releasing draft recommendations for the VAPAC, etc…
Mon 27 Mar 2006
It looks like our friends at OPUS have reorganized. They’re a group for “under 40″ Richmond arts supporters.
They have a social event scheduled for Wednesday, April 5th, 6:30pm – 9:30pm at Cabo’s Bistro.
Tue 24 Jan 2006
Richmond.com is running a feature story on Sarah Hatsuko Hicks. Lot’s of fluffy trivia; but good exposure that the RSO really needs right now.
Fri 20 Jan 2006
After months of picketing, subscriber complaints and a change in PBT leadership, the Pittsburgh Ballet will resume using live music Febuary 9th. This development comes just days before the two sides were scheduled to meet with the National Labor Relations Board. Notably, the musicians are donating their services for the Feb. performance.
PittsburghLIVE.com has an article.
Wed 11 Jan 2006
Mayor Wilder has put forward a $250M, five year plan for the city of Richmond which includes a renovated Carpenter Center. Here’s a TD article.
Wed 11 Jan 2006
National to be 1500 Seat Concert Hall
Posted by Scott Cochran under Orchestra , VAPAF , VenuesNo Comments
RIC Capital Ventures, the group which manages Innsbruck after hours, has an agreement to buy the National Theater on Broad Street for $1.6M.
Their plan is to make it a 1500 “seat” Concert Hall similar to the NorVA in Norfolk. It could open as early as 2007.
Here’s a TD article and a Richmond.com article.
Thu 22 Dec 2005
The Richmond Symphony has announced the receipt of it’s largest single donation to it’s Annual Fund. The $250,000 donation challenges the RSO to raise an additional matching $250K. Read on for the full press release.
Thu 15 Dec 2005
New Executive Director and Treasurer for VAPAF
Posted by Scott Cochran under Orchestra , VAPAFNo Comments
Last night Bob Mooney was elected Executive Director and James B. Hartough was elected Treasurer of the VAPAF. Mooney is volunteering his services and has indicated he is only filling the position temporarily until a permanent director can be found. Judy Ford’s position as fundraiser for the VAPAF remains unfilled.
The Times-Dispatch has this story.
Mon 12 Dec 2005
From the ROPA mailing list:
The Toledo Blade is running this story about orchestras in small cities. The article quotes Cathy Maciariello from the Mellon Foundation and discusses the Toledo Symphony and several other small orchestras.