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Lyric announces new season
... Shelley Koppel Staff writer/Your Voice News MARTIN COUNTY — The Lyric Theatre’s 2015-2016 season has been announced and there is a mix of the new, the nostalgic, returning favorites and some surprises. The season kicks off Nov. 7 with flutist Gary Arbuthnot, a student of James Galway, who will present favorites from popular and classical music. Award-winning country star Lee Greenwood takes the stage Nov. 8 and “The Jew, The Old Jew and the Guy from Jersey: An evening of Clean Stand-Up C ...
/news/1543-lyric-announces-new-seasonArt Cinema returns to Lyric
... Koppel Staff writer/Your Voice News MARTIN COUNTY — Art Cinema has returned to the Lyric Theatre. The film series, which was discontinued last summer while the theater was undergoing renovations, is now in full swing. For the next several weeks, the focus is on the history of rock, with three rock documentaries. “The Wrecking Crew” will air June 18 at 5 and 8 p.m. The 95-minute film tells the story of The Wrecking Crew, a group of studio musicians in the 1960s and 1970s, who provided the ...
/news/1546-art-cinema-returns-to-lyricPop star headlines festival
... 8-14-15 Shelley KoppelYOUR VOICE NEWS /STAFF WRITERSTUART — Singer Taylor Dayne grew up in the Long Island suburbs, studying music in the local schools. After college, she released several dance singles and then caught the eye and ear of executives at Arista records. Legendary record producer Clive Davis signed her to a contract. Her song, “Tell it to My Heart,” charted and her career was on its way. “It was pretty amazing,” the singer said. “It took off and it all began a mad rush. ...
/news/1573-pop-star-headlines-festivalMemories make movie night special
... Shelley Koppel Your Voice News & Views/Staff writer STUART — I recently saw an old friend and she looked great. The Lyric Theatre had a special showing of Frank Loesser’s “Guys and Dolls,” a wonderful show and movie, and one that I had never seen on the big screen. What a difference it made! From the opening “Fugue for Tinhorns” to the closing double wedding, the screen was alive with color, the Michael Kidd choreography and that music. I had always wondered about the casting of ...
/news/1576-memories-make-movie-night-specialNew executive director plans to attract younger audiences to The Lyric Theatre
... ld she played a major role, as logistics coordinator, in planning the Fort Pierce Centennial celebration, which turned out to be one of the largest events in the city’s history. “Anything that had to do with the arts and entertainment, I was drawn to it,” said Fontaine. “I volunteered, joined and participated in everything I could, never knowing this would come of it.” Ambitious and pragmatic, Fontaine switched her college major from music to business administration and marketing, ea ...
/news/1579-new-executive-director-plans-to-attract-younger-audiences-to-the-lyric-theatreLyric season heats up, tickets for a full season on sale Sept. 8
... s during the season that the stars come down to Florida. The Lyric Theatre, where tickets go on sale Sept. 8, has a busy season planned. Walter Parks, former lead guitarist for Richie Havens, opens the season Oct. 3. He brings his one-man show inspired by the historic sounds of the Okefenokee Swamp. Also in October, the popular Michael Amante returns for two shows on the 17th. “The Good the Bad and the Tenor” stars Amante and several of his musical friends. Flutist Gary Arbuthnot, a studen ...
/news/1582-lyric-season-heats-up-tickets-for-a-full-season-on-sale-sept-8Jazz and blues musician inspired by roots
... September 11, 2015 Shelley Koppel Staff writer/Your Voice News & Views www.YourVoiceWeekly.com MARTIN COUNTY — Walter Parks is an American original. The singer/songwriter, a Jacksonville native, gives life to the music of the north Florida and Georgia swamps, but his voice is tinged with the operatic training he received. He moved to New York City to find his voice, and in a stay at a French monastery, he discovered he’d already found it in the music of his roots. He was the lead guitar pla ...
/news/1585-jazz-and-blues-musician-inspired-by-rootsCelebrate National Arts & Education Week with The Lyric!
... Using their own words, children share their passion for learning through multiple art disciplines. From photography to dance, music to painting, and beyond, this short PSA-style video shows what “the arts” are and how they impact young people’s quality of life. You can use this video to start a conversation about access to arts in your area. The courage, elegance, and ingenuity these young artists share is captured in this compelling and touching spot. ...
/news/1588-celebrate-national-arts-education-week-with-the-lyricEncourage Creativity: Teach the Arts (documentary)
... Using their own words, three ordinary children with an extraordinary commitment demonstrate the power of art in their everyday lives. Ian (10 yrs old) suffers attention and learning challenges so he uses art to quell anxiety before gymnastics competitions and focus before big tests. Jordyn (8 yrs old) used dance and music to put an end to being bullied at school, make new friends, and deal with the feelings that come with growing up. Andrew (14 yrs old) is home-schooled, a Tae Kwon Do black belt ...
/news/1597-encourage-creativity-teach-the-arts-documentaryEncourage Creativity: Teach the Arts (extended)
... A colorful, rich, beautiful depiction of children describing their experience with the arts. From photography to dance, music to painting, and beyond, this short video shows what “the arts” are and how they impact young people’s quality of life, in the classroom, community, and home. Elegantly capturing the imagination and passion of young learners with an emotional and impactful message straight from young people’s mouths. Both moving and inspirational. ...
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