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Carmen Vreeman: Michael took 2 turns OUT of a number! What is the world coming to?! Thanks for the extra oxygen!

From Christmas Survival Guide cast-member Carmen Vreeman: I grew up in the Chicago area and am the youngest of six kids. Christmas was always a very special time for my […]

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Sharon Kay White: It’s Very Strange Wearing A Tank Top, Singing Christmas Songs!

From Christmas Survival Guide cast-member Sharon Kay White: Ahhh, Christmas. Who doesn’t love Christmas? I have to say, as an actor, it’s very strange to be wearing a tank top, […]

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NY Times: Arts education, graduation rates

According to a report released Oct. 18, 2009 the nonprofit Center for Arts Education found that New York City high schools with the highest graduation rates also offered students the […]

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Chalk art comes to life in the FAC courtyard

Check out this video by artist Douglas Rouse, one of the amazing entertainers at our Venetian Carnivale Gala on Sept. 26.

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Voting ends today for Indy’s Best of issue

Today is the day to vote for the FAC in the Independent’s 2009 Best of edition. Categories to look for … Café 36 could work for Overall Restaurant, Innovative Menu, […]

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Denver Post: Mexican ceramics fire up fun

The Denver Post’s Kyle MacMillan reviewed the permanent collection exhibition Color, Whimsy and Humor: Mexican Popular Ceramics on view Aug. 1, 2009–April 30, 2011, calling it “entertaining and down-to-earth” and […]

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Botero exhibition getting some ink

The Fine Arts Center’s exhibition, The Baroque World of Fernando Botero (May 30–Aug. 16, 2009), is causing a stir, featured on the cover of The Independent, the cover of the […]

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Interview with artist Sushe Felix

Last week, popular Colorado artist (and former Bemis School of Art student) Sushe Felix chatted with FOX 21’s Meaghan Collier beside one of her pieces on display in the FAC […]

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Whimsical wedding at the FAC

Ever wonder what a wedding would look like at the Fine Arts Center? Well, a great wedding took place at the FAC in 2009 and we’ve got the photos to […]

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FAC hauls in 13 Gazette ‘best of’ awards

The Fine Arts Center took home 13 ‘Best of’ awards from the Gazette. Congratulations to all! Best Art Museum Fine Arts Center (Readers’ Choice) When it comes to the Fine […]

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