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Fred Martinez: Musician, Teacher, Conductor, Artists – We Thank You
The holidays are a time of celebration and this blog entrée is to celebrate Mr. Fred Martinez. In addition to being a pit musician at the Pikes Peak Center, he […]
Read the full article‘Looking Up’ installation by FAC Board member Mike Esch
An installation video of the site-specific piece, “Looking Up,” starring FAC Board Member Mike Esch, who built, hoisted and installed these rather large video screens all by himself.
Read the full articleThe Independent previews NASA | ART
Art of the cosmos lands at the FAC and unveils a creative look at exploration … the Colorado Springs Independent previews NASA ART by Edie Adelstein. Here’s an excerpt from […]
Read the full articleT.D. Mobley-Martinez reviews NASA | ART
NASA (Dec. 19, 2009–March 7, 2010) show is astronauts and rockets and so much more … a review of NASA ART by T.D. Mobley-Martinez of the Gazette. An excerpt: “(T)here […]
Read the full articleChristopher Weed’s giant “Red Paperclips”
Sculptor Christopher Weed will contribute his unique art to the Fine Arts Center’s spring offering, Conflict Resolution. Earlier this fall, Weed’s giant “Red Paperclips” installed downtown in front of the […]
Read the full articleIndy: Fine Arts Center puts on an irreverent holiday musical revue
The Colorado Springs Independent previewed A Christmas Survival Guide (Nov. 27–Dec. 21, 2009), with insights from director and choreographer Michael Gold. “Fast-paced and fun, according to Gold, Survival Guide features […]
Read the full articleCarmen 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 […]
Read the full articleSharon 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, […]
Read the full articleNY 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 […]
Read the full articleChalk 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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