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The COVID-19 Era has presented all of us with countless challenges, and the world of the performing arts is no different. The safety of artists and audiences, as well as the logistical obstacles brought on by the need for social distancing have made producing a season and managing travel and crews difficult. Nonetheless, Opening Nights […]
Opening Nights at Florida State University’s release of its new season feels a little like a “Save the Date” card. Well, not exactly. Because there aren’t any dates. The performing arts presenter — which brings top musicians, comedians, dance and theater companies, writers and other artists to Tallahassee — announced its 2020-2021 slate of performers […]
When feeling somber or when confronted by events that may be hard to process or interpret, Michael Blachly reverts to what he calls his comfort music: songs that were meaningful to him when he was evolving into the person he would become. On Memorial Day, Blachly was grilling and exchanged messages with a best friend […]
Opening Nights at Florida State University has selected Christopher Small, principal at Augusta Raa Middle School, as its 2020 Arts Advocate Award recipient.
Good Afternoon, Due to concerns with the coronavirus, on March 11, 2020, Florida State University communicated new guidelines for university operations, including postponing or canceling external speakers and groups scheduled to perform on campus. The university’s highest priority is the health and safety of students, staff and patrons. Working closely with university leadership to enact […]
Sir James Galway hosted a master class for the College of Music’s Wind Seminar students as part of the Louis Ireland Humphrey Excellence Fund. Sir Galway was bold and direct in his feedback while keeping the lesson both light-hearted and fun. He was blown away by the talent that the students possessed, commenting that it […]
George Hinchliffe’s father, a self-employed trucker who owned his own rig, was owed money by a customer whose business was struggling. The customer, as a way of trying to settle up, “suggested that my dad visit his warehouse and load his truck with anything of value he might find there,” Hinchliffe said. “He did and […]
Director’s Column ON Director Michael Blachly I would like to address an occurrence that is affecting theatres throughout the country. At sold-out shows, patrons have been presenting either fraudulent or duplicated tickets which have prevented them from gaining admission into the show for which they believed to have valid tickets. If you purchase tickets from […]
Students from Florida State University Schools joined Black Violin during their soundcheck where the famous Florida duo talked to students about the importance of thinking outside the box and breaking stereotypes. Later that evening, the students joined Black Violin on stage and performed with them during the encore. Black Violin and FSUS students on stage […]
Florida State University Opera students participated in an audition-style master class focused on singing technique with Executive Director of the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, David Wannen, and Claire Leyden, who plays Mabel in the players’ production of The Pirates of Penzance. FSU Opera Students pose with Davis and Claire
