performing arts
noun
: types of art (such as music, dance, or drama) that are performed for an audience
a high school for the performing arts
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The French government has officially recognized 198 métiers d’art and 83 specialties across sectors including luxury and fashion, architecture and interior design, performing arts and heritage restoration, among others.
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Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Recipients have each had an impact on the rich tapestry of American life and culture through the performing arts, including music, dance, theater, opera, motion pictures or television.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
That project will also break ground this week at 1800 W. University Ave.
University officials expect the performing arts center to bring 35,000 visitors to the area through a 450-seat mainstage theater, a black box studio and state-of-the-art production facilities.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
What’s Denver’s best public art, performing arts, and neighborhoods?
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Milwaukee's performing arts groups and presenters are putting gifts on stage for you throughout the coming holiday season, starting before Thanksgiving.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
In March 2023, Enrico Lopez-Yañez was named principal pops conductor for the Pacific Symphony, and in October of this year Limor Tomer was tapped to be the new vice president to head performing arts programs at Segerstrom Center.
—Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris holds a moderated conversation with Former US Rep. Liz Cheney, Republican of Wyoming, at People’s Light performing arts theater Malvern, Pennsylvania, on October 21, 2024.
—Ece Yildirim, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
Proponents of the measure, which include the state superintendent, California Federation of Teachers and the Los Angeles Times, say the money is necessary to improve classroom safety and create modern education facilities, like science labs and performing arts theaters.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Recipients have each had an impact on the rich tapestry of American life and culture through the performing arts, including music, dance, theater, opera, motion pictures or television.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
That project will also break ground this week at 1800 W. University Ave.
University officials expect the performing arts center to bring 35,000 visitors to the area through a 450-seat mainstage theater, a black box studio and state-of-the-art production facilities.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
What’s Denver’s best public art, performing arts, and neighborhoods?
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Milwaukee's performing arts groups and presenters are putting gifts on stage for you throughout the coming holiday season, starting before Thanksgiving.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
In March 2023, Enrico Lopez-Yañez was named principal pops conductor for the Pacific Symphony, and in October of this year Limor Tomer was tapped to be the new vice president to head performing arts programs at Segerstrom Center.
—Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris holds a moderated conversation with Former US Rep. Liz Cheney, Republican of Wyoming, at People’s Light performing arts theater Malvern, Pennsylvania, on October 21, 2024.
—Ece Yildirim, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
Proponents of the measure, which include the state superintendent, California Federation of Teachers and the Los Angeles Times, say the money is necessary to improve classroom safety and create modern education facilities, like science labs and performing arts theaters.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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