Laura Rose
Artistic and Education Director of Holy City Shakespeare
Laura Rose is an experienced stage and film actor, director, and educator. She earned an MA from the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon (1993), where her studies included not only criticism and performance history but also acting workshops with the acclaimed coaches at theRoyal Shakespeare Company (RSC). Professor Stanley Wells, Co-Editor of the Oxford Complete Works of Shakespeare (1986) and later Director of the Institute, advised her thesis, Teaching Shakespeare: Addressing Stereotypes and Prejudice in Othello and Taming of the Shrew. She is currently pursuing her PhD as a split location researcher, living part of each year in Stratford-upon-Avon. Her dissertation, supervised by Institute Director Professor Michael Dobson, examines the rhetoric of performance and productions of Richard III.
In addition to her scholarly activities Ms. Rose has performed Shakespeare and Jacobean roles at Holy City Shakespeare, The Shakespeare Institute, the Folger Shakespeare Theatre (Washington, DC), the College of Charleston (Summer Shakespeare Project), Theatre/VERV, and St. Andrews College (NC). Locally, she has acted in productions for PURE Theatre, Footlight Players, and South of Broadway Theatre. She has starred or appeared in several films (including one screened at the Cannes Film Festival, 2004), guest starred in a History Channel television documentary, and played the lead in a television series pilot considered by the SyFy network. She has taught Theatre at Trident Technical College, the College of Charleston, and St. Andrews College, where she also directed.
Get exclusive access to one of Spain’s greatest treasures in this revealing look at Francisco Goya from the Nation Gallery in London, England. Fathom Events, SpectiCast, and Seventh Art Productions are elated to bring the Exhibition on Screen title Goya – Visions of Flesh and Blood to select cinemas nationwide for an extraordinary one-night event on Thursday, February 11. Goya is an artist whose powerful vision and technical prowess makes him one of the most admired icons of the artistic world. Not only a brilliant observer of everyday life and Spain’s troubled past, he was a gifted portrait painter and social commentator par excellence. Francisco Goya’s work takes the genre of portraiture to new heights and his genius is reappraised in a landmark exhibition at The National Gallery in London. Through a great collection of unique works and Goya’s letters, reflect upon the man himself and the world he painted.
GOSPEL AND GULLAH IN GEORGETOWN
Legendary Artists headline Georgetown cultural festival
GEORGETOWN, S.C. March 2, 2016 – A lineup of celebrated talent joins Gospel and Gullah in Georgetown’s 2016 festival (GGG). The festival’s finale concert will be headlined by seven-time Grammy-nominee John P. Kee. The legendary gospel music singer will be joined by New Life Choir on March 12 at Pawleys Island Community Church in a concert benefiting The Mitney Project.
Kee, also known as the “Prince of Gospel” is the one of several featured artists in the GGG festival which shines the spotlight on high-caliber national and international praise music talent and area Gullah artisans. “We are honored Pastor Kee is willing to share his musical gifts to support Mitney’s work,” says Mitney’s executive director, Leslie Di Mitri. “His own work with inner city youths is a testament to his commitment to uplifting underprivileged communities. His mission, reputation and message make him the ideal artist for GGG’s biggest show. This Georgetown visit is historic. Don’t miss it.”
Art Gilliard is another distinguished talent to be featured at GGG 2016. Gilliard, Founding Artistic Director of Charleston’s storied Art Forms & Theater Concepts company, will direct the Obie-winning play, Crowns by Regina Taylor at Winyah Auditorium on March 11 at 8pm. The Crowns cast includes some of Georgetown’s best new and established stage performers, such as Princess Shropshire, a graduate of the Governor’s School, now a Drama major at Coastal University.
Internationally renowned Gullah storyteller Carolyn “Jabulile” White will offer a night of humorous stories and anecdotes told in the Gullah language in a supper club setting at Mitney Center on March 11 at 6pm. Supper attendees will enjoy Ms. White’s stories, a traditional clean-comedy routine by noted local comedienne, Glenda Cox and a home-cooked Gullah meal.
The critically-acclaimed documentary film, Rejoice and Shout, by director Don McGlynn will be screened at the Georgetown branch of the Georgetown Public Library on March 11 at 2pm and 4pm. Tracing 200 years of the history of Gospel music, the film showcases performances by some of the biggest recording artists in history, like Mahalia Jackson, Smokey Robinson and The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Festival events take place on March 11 & 12 at various locations.Ticket prices range from free to $35 at the door. A limited number of free seats are available to active duty and veteran military personnel. Festival proceeds benefit The Mitney Project, a local community development organization serving Georgetown’s disadvantaged residents. For tickets and information, visit www.gospelgeorgetown.com or call (843) 546-7900.
GOSPEL AND GULLAH IN GEORGETOWN
Legendary Artists headline Georgetown cultural festival
GEORGETOWN, S.C. March 2, 2016 – A lineup of celebrated talent joins Gospel and Gullah in Georgetown’s 2016 festival (GGG). The festival’s finale concert will be headlined by seven-time Grammy-nominee John P. Kee. The legendary gospel music singer will be joined by New Life Choir on March 12 at Pawleys Island Community Church in a concert benefiting The Mitney Project.
Kee, also known as the “Prince of Gospel” is the one of several featured artists in the GGG festival which shines the spotlight on high-caliber national and international praise music talent and area Gullah artisans. “We are honored Pastor Kee is willing to share his musical gifts to support Mitney’s work,” says Mitney’s executive director, Leslie Di Mitri. “His own work with inner city youths is a testament to his commitment to uplifting underprivileged communities. His mission, reputation and message make him the ideal artist for GGG’s biggest show. This Georgetown visit is historic. Don’t miss it.”
Art Gilliard is another distinguished talent to be featured at GGG 2016. Gilliard, Founding Artistic Director of Charleston’s storied Art Forms & Theater Concepts company, will direct the Obie-winning play, Crowns by Regina Taylor at Winyah Auditorium on March 11 at 8pm. The Crowns cast includes some of Georgetown’s best new and established stage performers, such as Princess Shropshire, a graduate of the Governor’s School, now a Drama major at Coastal University.
Internationally renowned Gullah storyteller Carolyn “Jabulile” White will offer a night of humorous stories and anecdotes told in the Gullah language in a supper club setting at Mitney Center on March 11 at 6pm. Supper attendees will enjoy Ms. White’s stories, a traditional clean-comedy routine by noted local comedienne, Glenda Cox and a home-cooked Gullah meal.
The critically-acclaimed documentary film, Rejoice and Shout, by director Don McGlynn will be screened at the Georgetown branch of the Georgetown Public Library on March 11 at 2pm and 4pm. Tracing 200 years of the history of Gospel music, the film showcases performances by some of the biggest recording artists in history, like Mahalia Jackson, Smokey Robinson and The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Festival events take place on March 11 & 12 at various locations.Ticket prices range from free to $35 at the door. A limited number of free seats are available to active duty and veteran military personnel. Festival proceeds benefit The Mitney Project, a local community development organization serving Georgetown’s disadvantaged residents. For tickets and information, visit www.gospelgeorgetown.com or call (843) 546-7900.
SynopsisGet a unique look into Leonardo Da Vinci’s life, and experience the works and personality of one of the greatest artists who ever lived. Fathom Events, SpectiCast, and Nexo Digital are elated to bring Leonardo Da Vinci – The Ultimate Exhibition to select cinemas nationwide for an exceptional one-night event on Thursday, March 31. Get an exclusive look into the man behind the masterpieces. This exhibition event is the result of six years of work by leading Da Vinci experts, Pietro Marani and M. Teresa Fiorio, and is divided into 12 sections, the foundation of drawing, the role of nature and science, comparison between the arts, reflection on the ancients, the utopian projects, anatomy and mechanics, the unity of knowledge, images of the divine, myths over the centuries (starting with the success of the Mona Lisa) and so on. Don’t miss your chance to explore the dramatic story of the Master of the Renaissance in cinemas nation-wide.
Special Fathom Features: Discover the story of one of the most fiercely debated artists and yet, one of the most influential.
Fathom Events, SpectiCast, and Seventh Art are thrilled to bring the Exhibition on Screen title Renoir: Revered and Reviled to select cinemas nationwidefor an exceptional one-night event on Thursday, April 21.
Discover the story of one of the most influential artists of all time, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, through Phil Grabsky’s Exhibition on Screen series. Picasso collected more of his works than any other artist. Matisse and Monet revered him. He was an artist that was instrumental in creating the Impressionist movement, but then rejected it and went in a completely new direction – with extraordinary results.
The Barnes Collection in Philadelphia has more Renoirs than any other gallery in the world and it’s there that the search begins to tell the remarkable story of this remarkable artist.
FuntazticArt and Arty-O! Studio! present “Un-Still Life”
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Featuring famous creepy masterpieces in a theatrical production like you’ve never seen before…
nor will you ever forget! Fri., Oct. 21 and 28 5:20 and 6:30, Sat. Oct 22 and 29 at 10:30am, 5:30 and 6:30, Thurs., Oct 27 5:30 and 6:30. Adults $8 / kids 5-12 $5
Tickets available for purchase during studio hours 4-6pm, Monday – Thursday at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 103 Possum Trot Rd., North Myrtle Beach
Proceeds to benefit Arty-O! Studio! teen/tweenz art field trip.
10:00 – 11:30 am
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Doll Workshop* led by Cozbi Cabrera
[$10/person | limited to 20 people | registration required | all ages | materials provided] |
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
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TAP (Teen Art Program) workshop led by Lonnie Holley [$15 members/$20 non-members | ages 13-18 | limited to 15 teens]
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1:00 – 2:30 pm
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Quilting Workshop* led by Cozbi Cabrera
[$10/person | limited to 20 people | registration required | all ages | materials provided]
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2:30 – 3:45 pm
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tour of Gee’s Bend | From Quilts to Prints
led by Matt Arnett with musical performance by Lonnie Holley [FREE | all ages]
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3:00 – 3:45 pm
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artist-led tour of Stitchin’ and Pullin’ | Painted Illustrations by Cozbi Cabrera exhibition [FREE | all ages]
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1:30 – 2:15 pm
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artist-led tour of Stitchin’ and Pullin’ | Painted Illustrations by Cozbi Cabrera
exhibition [FREE | all ages]
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2:45 – 3:30 pm
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artist-led tour of Stitchin’ and Pullin’ | Painted Illustrations by Cozbi Cabrera
exhibition [FREE | all ages]
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10:00 – 11:30 am
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Doll Workshop* led by Cozbi Cabrera
[$10/person | limited to 20 people | registration required | all ages | materials provided] |
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
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TAP (Teen Art Program) workshop led by Lonnie Holley [$15 members/$20 non-members | ages 13-18 | limited to 15 teens]
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1:00 – 2:30 pm
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Quilting Workshop* led by Cozbi Cabrera
[$10/person | limited to 20 people | registration required | all ages | materials provided]
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2:30 – 3:45 pm
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tour of Gee’s Bend | From Quilts to Prints
led by Matt Arnett with musical performance by Lonnie Holley [FREE | all ages]
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3:00 – 3:45 pm
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artist-led tour of Stitchin’ and Pullin’ | Painted Illustrations by Cozbi Cabrera exhibition [FREE | all ages]
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1:30 – 2:15 pm
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artist-led tour of Stitchin’ and Pullin’ | Painted Illustrations by Cozbi Cabrera
exhibition [FREE | all ages]
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2:45 – 3:30 pm
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artist-led tour of Stitchin’ and Pullin’ | Painted Illustrations by Cozbi Cabrera
exhibition [FREE | all ages]
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