Vassilios J. Chrissochos is seeking a position in real estate, marketing, public relations or advertising. He has 20 years of experience in banking, including as an Assistant Branch Manager. He has also worked as an educator and produced several independent films and music videos. Additionally, Chrissochos is an artist, musician, promoter and founder of several organizations related to history, art and music. He has a Bachelor's degree in History and Political Science and is fluent in Greek.
Resume for Bill Doggett:African American History& Recorded Sound ArchivistBill Doggett
Bill Doggett is an award winning social and cultural media historian and archivist honored by The Library of Congress Sound Division. He is the Diversity Committee Chair for The Association for Recorded Sound Collections. Doggett's multi faceted background is richly hewn bringing much to the table for Archives, Libraries, Performing Arts and Academic institutions.
The Valentine Museum has transformed its gallery spaces thanks to civic support. The new exhibition "This is Richmond, Virginia" tells the stories of prominent and everyday Richmond citizens through artifacts, and features a GWAR costume and a NASCAR race car fragment. The exhibition was curated by David Voelkel and Meg Hughes and designed to allow rotation of artifacts over time. It opens to the public on October 25.
This document summarizes a conference presentation about a museum exhibition on Tibetan art in Zurich, Switzerland. It discusses the challenges of cultural transmission for Tibetan communities in exile and how they negotiated their cultural identity at the exhibition. Visitor studies identified different itineraries, including intellectual, emotionally connected, Buddhist, and Tibetan. While proud to see their art displayed, Tibetan visitors felt outsiders knew more and were reluctant to criticize. The presentation concludes that museums are key sites for diaspora communities to negotiate conflicts and construct identity.
I asked artists to send images of their studios in hoes of organizing a virtual studio tour through Facebook. This is some of what I got. I would like to expand this project, and will send out a new call for photos.
Humberto Terrones is an experienced radio producer, host, and cultural liaison based in Los Angeles, CA. He has over 15 years of experience producing weekly internet radio shows and booking musical artists. He is also skilled in public relations, customer service, and providing information to visitors through various roles including tour guide positions at the Getty Museum and Music Center. Terrones is bilingual in Spanish and English and has a track record of organizing cultural events that promote local artists.
Writing sample - Press Releases and DonationsKathy Pham
This document contains writing samples from press releases, film proposals, and other promotional materials for films and events. It includes:
1. A press release announcing the LA premiere of the documentary "Mele Murals" about Hawaiian street art and culture, to be screened at the Aratani Theatre on August 5th.
2. A press release promoting the 10th installment of Visual Communications' Summer Intern Screening titled "Uprooted from the Scenes", featuring 10 short films to be screened on July 28th at the Japanese American National Museum.
3. Synopses, director statements, production credits and still images from several of the short films to be featured, including "Cook It Yourself",
Kelly Kitchens has nearly 20 years of experience as an independent arts and entertainment publicist in Dallas, having previously worked as an arts and entertainment journalist. Her areas of expertise include media relations, publicity for film festivals and live performances, and coordinating publicity for celebrities. She has provided publicity services for numerous Dallas arts organizations, festivals, and individual artists.
The Museum of Performance and Design (MP+D) in San Francisco aims to increase attendance through new events targeting millennials and those aged 40-70. New events would include themed costume parties corresponding to artists/decades, interactive performances combining art forms, and singles/couples events with food and drinks. Package deals offering shows, meals, and hotel stays would attract out-of-town visitors. Enhanced services like free parking, public transportation partnerships, and online reservations/tours would improve accessibility. The goal is to sustain the museum through engaged customers who provide feedback and support through memberships, donations and event attendance.
Resume for Bill Doggett:African American History& Recorded Sound ArchivistBill Doggett
Bill Doggett is an award winning social and cultural media historian and archivist honored by The Library of Congress Sound Division. He is the Diversity Committee Chair for The Association for Recorded Sound Collections. Doggett's multi faceted background is richly hewn bringing much to the table for Archives, Libraries, Performing Arts and Academic institutions.
The Valentine Museum has transformed its gallery spaces thanks to civic support. The new exhibition "This is Richmond, Virginia" tells the stories of prominent and everyday Richmond citizens through artifacts, and features a GWAR costume and a NASCAR race car fragment. The exhibition was curated by David Voelkel and Meg Hughes and designed to allow rotation of artifacts over time. It opens to the public on October 25.
This document summarizes a conference presentation about a museum exhibition on Tibetan art in Zurich, Switzerland. It discusses the challenges of cultural transmission for Tibetan communities in exile and how they negotiated their cultural identity at the exhibition. Visitor studies identified different itineraries, including intellectual, emotionally connected, Buddhist, and Tibetan. While proud to see their art displayed, Tibetan visitors felt outsiders knew more and were reluctant to criticize. The presentation concludes that museums are key sites for diaspora communities to negotiate conflicts and construct identity.
I asked artists to send images of their studios in hoes of organizing a virtual studio tour through Facebook. This is some of what I got. I would like to expand this project, and will send out a new call for photos.
Humberto Terrones is an experienced radio producer, host, and cultural liaison based in Los Angeles, CA. He has over 15 years of experience producing weekly internet radio shows and booking musical artists. He is also skilled in public relations, customer service, and providing information to visitors through various roles including tour guide positions at the Getty Museum and Music Center. Terrones is bilingual in Spanish and English and has a track record of organizing cultural events that promote local artists.
Writing sample - Press Releases and DonationsKathy Pham
This document contains writing samples from press releases, film proposals, and other promotional materials for films and events. It includes:
1. A press release announcing the LA premiere of the documentary "Mele Murals" about Hawaiian street art and culture, to be screened at the Aratani Theatre on August 5th.
2. A press release promoting the 10th installment of Visual Communications' Summer Intern Screening titled "Uprooted from the Scenes", featuring 10 short films to be screened on July 28th at the Japanese American National Museum.
3. Synopses, director statements, production credits and still images from several of the short films to be featured, including "Cook It Yourself",
Kelly Kitchens has nearly 20 years of experience as an independent arts and entertainment publicist in Dallas, having previously worked as an arts and entertainment journalist. Her areas of expertise include media relations, publicity for film festivals and live performances, and coordinating publicity for celebrities. She has provided publicity services for numerous Dallas arts organizations, festivals, and individual artists.
The Museum of Performance and Design (MP+D) in San Francisco aims to increase attendance through new events targeting millennials and those aged 40-70. New events would include themed costume parties corresponding to artists/decades, interactive performances combining art forms, and singles/couples events with food and drinks. Package deals offering shows, meals, and hotel stays would attract out-of-town visitors. Enhanced services like free parking, public transportation partnerships, and online reservations/tours would improve accessibility. The goal is to sustain the museum through engaged customers who provide feedback and support through memberships, donations and event attendance.
The document discusses the various arts that were introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th century, including painting, dancing, weaving, sculpting, and pottery. It provides details on different types of Filipino paintings like watercolor, portraits, and landscapes. It also describes various regional dances like dances from the Cordillera region and tribal dances. The document outlines traditional Filipino art forms like textiles, woodcarving, and pottery as well as prominent Filipino artists. It concludes by listing several art museums located around Manila that showcase Philippine arts and culture.
The Capitol building is made of white and gray colors. Construction began in 1793 in Philadelphia and was moved to Washington D.C. in 1800. The rotundas have special artwork decorating the walls.
A Scavenger Hunt for a Healthy Arts Community.
By
CHARLES CHIP MC NEAL
chip106@aol.com
October 2011
Lesley University
Creative Arts in Learning
EARTS 6101 Art and Culture in Community
This document provides information about Chinatown in Chicago, including its location, demographics, attractions, and history. Chinatown is located on the near South Side of Chicago, centered at Cermak and Wentworth avenues. It has a population of 48,447 people with a median income of $43,721. Notable landmarks include the Dragon Column Monuments, Chinese Veterans Memorial, and the historic Pui Tak Center. Chinatown was officially established in 1912 and continues to serve as an important cultural hub for Chicago's Chinese community.
This document outlines a plan of action for creating a documentary about musician Ryan Inglis and the Charlie Derrick Bursary charity. Research sources include Inglis' blog, local news articles, the charity's website, and the website that helped fund Inglis' album. Interviews are planned with Inglis, the charity founder Julie Derrick, Inglis' friend and producer Tony Hobden, and past bursary recipients. Understanding the target audience is important, and research methods like questionnaires, test screenings, and analyzing other documentaries are proposed to help tailor the film appropriately for musicians and music students.
The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council (ACAC) is a division of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce that promotes arts and culture in Abilene, Texas. The ACAC partners with over 30 local arts organizations and puts on several major events throughout the year. These include the Young Audiences of Abilene program, Children's Performing Arts Series, Broadway in Abilene, an Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, and the Children's Art & Literacy Festival. The ACAC utilizes various marketing strategies like social media, websites, newsletters, and collaborations with other local organizations to promote arts events and raise awareness of Abilene's cultural offerings.
Rose M. Spahan has over 30 years of experience working in arts administration, project management, and cultural advising. She holds a BFA from the University of Victoria and has held numerous roles coordinating events, curating exhibitions, advising on cultural protocols, and instructing art. Her experience includes working with organizations like the Vancouver Opera, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, and En'owkin Centre.
Music and Culture combine to create the Soul Rebellion, the concert series with a cause.
Contributing to schools in need of some kind of infrastructural improvement, and presenting visitors with the various aspects of Jamaica\'s rich cultural legacy through food, dance, spoken word performances, and interactions with local school children and cultural ambassadors such as Miss Sonia, Maroons, and Rastafarian groups.
At night the event shifts into concert mode, presenting some of Jamaica\'s hottest reggae and dancehall acts.
The Utah Arts and Crafts Society celebrates the Arts and Crafts Movement through lectures, workshops, and field trips focused on topics like furniture making, textiles, ceramics, and more. The group meets monthly from September through May, and partners with other organizations on activities like home tours, demonstrations at the Marriott Library rare books collection, and workshops on crafts like cross-stitching.
The Valentine has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond stories for over a century. Located in the heart of historic downtown, the Valentine is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the broader history of this important region.
A comprehensive program of exhibitions, tours, special events, research opportunities, school programs and other public programs engage the broadest audience in an ongoing dialogue about the significance and relevance of the city's history.
This document provides a history and strategic plan for the Orlando Museum of Art as it looks forward to its 100th anniversary in 2024. It discusses the museum's origins in 1924 as the Orlando Art Association, its evolution over the decades, and its current state. The strategic plan was developed through community input and identifies goals to help the museum thrive as a 21st century cultural institution, including embracing new audiences, marketing its collections better, and reimagining its role and facilities.
Barrett Wissman: San Francisco Chronicle. The prodigy behind Napa’s Festival ...Nina Kotova
Barrett Wissman is the co-founder of Napa's Festival del Sole, which brings world-class music, dance, and performances to various locations in Napa Valley for 10 days each summer. Wissman wanted to start the festival in Napa to allow people to immerse themselves in nature, food, wine, and music. He engages new audiences by offering free and discounted concerts to expose people to new genres. Performers enjoy participating in the festival because they can interact with audiences and each other in the beautiful setting of Napa Valley.
The document discusses various aspects of Caribbean culture, including definitions of culture, festivals, and music. It provides details on:
- Carnival celebrations in Trinidad and how they have evolved over time, incorporating both African and European influences.
- The Hosay festival in parts of the Caribbean, which originated from the Moharram festival in India but became creolized through the participation of various ethnic groups.
- Jonkonnu celebrations among enslaved peoples that featured African drumming and dance mixed with European traditions like masquerading.
- How Caribbean music has roots in indigenous, African, European and some Asian influences, and often represents a fusion of different cultural elements with an African base.
This document provides a marketing plan for a Christmas musical event in Vilnius, Lithuania presented by the International Youth Foundation. The plan includes a situation analysis, objectives, target audience analysis, communication strategy, messaging and creative ideas, action plan, budget, and approach for evaluating results. The event is a Christmas musical starring Korean students from Finland that will take place on December 2nd at the Didzioji Aula venue near the Geology faculty. The key objectives are to build awareness of the foundation, foster appreciation for international art, and increase attendance at future events. The primary target audience is Lithuanian families with children aged 30-50.
Downtown Kenosha is a thriving city center that honors traditions and fosters economic growth. It is home to historic buildings like the Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library, the Orpheum Theater, and the Rhode Center for the Arts. Downtown Kenosha, Inc is a non-profit organization that works to revitalize the downtown area through partnerships with local businesses and government.
This document summarizes the 2016 Art.Downtown event that took place on April 9th in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Over 450 artists participated in 64 exhibitions across 41 venues. The event expanded from previous years with the addition of new venues. Surveys found that over 90% of attendees and participants enjoyed the event and would participate again. The event aimed to engage both artists and the community through showcasing art in various locations around downtown Grand Rapids.
This document analyzes the brand logo of Avicii, a Swedish DJ and producer. It notes that the black colored font represents power and luxury, while the angulated space age font is unique. The target audience is described as young people and students, specifically more men than women, as Avicii produces dance and pop music that has become mainstream.
The document discusses contemporary Vodun arts in Ouidah, Benin that were commissioned for the 1992 Ouidah 92 festival. It focuses on the works of several Beninese artists, including Cyprien Tokoudagba, the Dakpogan brothers (Theodore and Calixte Dakpogan), Simonet Biokou, Dominique Kouas, and Yves Apollinaire Pede, whose large metal sculptures and installations depicting Vodun themes and history are on permanent display in sites around Ouidah. The art was intended to both celebrate Vodun and promote tourism as part of the Ouidah 92 festival marking religious freedom and cultural pride in Benin.
Bill Doggett,African American Media,Culutre Historian and Sound ArchivistBill Doggett
Bill Doggett is an award winning social and cultural media historian and sound archivist honored by The Library of Congress Sound Division. Doggett's multi faceted background is ideal for Archives,Libraries and Performing Arts organizations.
Peter B. Woods has over 15 years of experience in event coordination and programming for art galleries, bookstores, and music festivals in Los Angeles. He is currently the Assistant Director at Avenue 50 Studio where he manages social media, curates exhibitions, coordinates programs, and oversees interns. Previously, he worked as Marketing/Partner for Writ Large Press and Event Coordinator at The Last Bookstore, where he produced over 90 events annually celebrating literature, music, and art.
Erica Ruben was the Executive Producer of Central Park SummerStage in New York City for ten years, presenting performing arts to over 10 million people annually. She introduced many major artists to North America through her award-winning programming. Ruben went on to produce numerous other cultural events in New York City and corporate events for international clients. Later, she founded her own event consulting company and has produced the weekly dance music party Deep Space since 2003, which has been ranked among the best clubs in New York.
Carmela Ramirez is an influential producer and performing artist in Phoenix, Arizona who has used arts, culture, and community engagement to build connections. She has over 28 years experience producing events for the City of Phoenix, growing the Phoenix Center for the Arts into a major arts center. Ramirez is now retired from the city but continues producing through her own company and advocating for her community through various nonprofit involvement and consultation. She has received several awards recognizing her contributions to the arts and communities in Phoenix.
The document discusses the various arts that were introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th century, including painting, dancing, weaving, sculpting, and pottery. It provides details on different types of Filipino paintings like watercolor, portraits, and landscapes. It also describes various regional dances like dances from the Cordillera region and tribal dances. The document outlines traditional Filipino art forms like textiles, woodcarving, and pottery as well as prominent Filipino artists. It concludes by listing several art museums located around Manila that showcase Philippine arts and culture.
The Capitol building is made of white and gray colors. Construction began in 1793 in Philadelphia and was moved to Washington D.C. in 1800. The rotundas have special artwork decorating the walls.
A Scavenger Hunt for a Healthy Arts Community.
By
CHARLES CHIP MC NEAL
chip106@aol.com
October 2011
Lesley University
Creative Arts in Learning
EARTS 6101 Art and Culture in Community
This document provides information about Chinatown in Chicago, including its location, demographics, attractions, and history. Chinatown is located on the near South Side of Chicago, centered at Cermak and Wentworth avenues. It has a population of 48,447 people with a median income of $43,721. Notable landmarks include the Dragon Column Monuments, Chinese Veterans Memorial, and the historic Pui Tak Center. Chinatown was officially established in 1912 and continues to serve as an important cultural hub for Chicago's Chinese community.
This document outlines a plan of action for creating a documentary about musician Ryan Inglis and the Charlie Derrick Bursary charity. Research sources include Inglis' blog, local news articles, the charity's website, and the website that helped fund Inglis' album. Interviews are planned with Inglis, the charity founder Julie Derrick, Inglis' friend and producer Tony Hobden, and past bursary recipients. Understanding the target audience is important, and research methods like questionnaires, test screenings, and analyzing other documentaries are proposed to help tailor the film appropriately for musicians and music students.
The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council (ACAC) is a division of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce that promotes arts and culture in Abilene, Texas. The ACAC partners with over 30 local arts organizations and puts on several major events throughout the year. These include the Young Audiences of Abilene program, Children's Performing Arts Series, Broadway in Abilene, an Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, and the Children's Art & Literacy Festival. The ACAC utilizes various marketing strategies like social media, websites, newsletters, and collaborations with other local organizations to promote arts events and raise awareness of Abilene's cultural offerings.
Rose M. Spahan has over 30 years of experience working in arts administration, project management, and cultural advising. She holds a BFA from the University of Victoria and has held numerous roles coordinating events, curating exhibitions, advising on cultural protocols, and instructing art. Her experience includes working with organizations like the Vancouver Opera, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, and En'owkin Centre.
Music and Culture combine to create the Soul Rebellion, the concert series with a cause.
Contributing to schools in need of some kind of infrastructural improvement, and presenting visitors with the various aspects of Jamaica\'s rich cultural legacy through food, dance, spoken word performances, and interactions with local school children and cultural ambassadors such as Miss Sonia, Maroons, and Rastafarian groups.
At night the event shifts into concert mode, presenting some of Jamaica\'s hottest reggae and dancehall acts.
The Utah Arts and Crafts Society celebrates the Arts and Crafts Movement through lectures, workshops, and field trips focused on topics like furniture making, textiles, ceramics, and more. The group meets monthly from September through May, and partners with other organizations on activities like home tours, demonstrations at the Marriott Library rare books collection, and workshops on crafts like cross-stitching.
The Valentine has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond stories for over a century. Located in the heart of historic downtown, the Valentine is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the broader history of this important region.
A comprehensive program of exhibitions, tours, special events, research opportunities, school programs and other public programs engage the broadest audience in an ongoing dialogue about the significance and relevance of the city's history.
This document provides a history and strategic plan for the Orlando Museum of Art as it looks forward to its 100th anniversary in 2024. It discusses the museum's origins in 1924 as the Orlando Art Association, its evolution over the decades, and its current state. The strategic plan was developed through community input and identifies goals to help the museum thrive as a 21st century cultural institution, including embracing new audiences, marketing its collections better, and reimagining its role and facilities.
Barrett Wissman: San Francisco Chronicle. The prodigy behind Napa’s Festival ...Nina Kotova
Barrett Wissman is the co-founder of Napa's Festival del Sole, which brings world-class music, dance, and performances to various locations in Napa Valley for 10 days each summer. Wissman wanted to start the festival in Napa to allow people to immerse themselves in nature, food, wine, and music. He engages new audiences by offering free and discounted concerts to expose people to new genres. Performers enjoy participating in the festival because they can interact with audiences and each other in the beautiful setting of Napa Valley.
The document discusses various aspects of Caribbean culture, including definitions of culture, festivals, and music. It provides details on:
- Carnival celebrations in Trinidad and how they have evolved over time, incorporating both African and European influences.
- The Hosay festival in parts of the Caribbean, which originated from the Moharram festival in India but became creolized through the participation of various ethnic groups.
- Jonkonnu celebrations among enslaved peoples that featured African drumming and dance mixed with European traditions like masquerading.
- How Caribbean music has roots in indigenous, African, European and some Asian influences, and often represents a fusion of different cultural elements with an African base.
This document provides a marketing plan for a Christmas musical event in Vilnius, Lithuania presented by the International Youth Foundation. The plan includes a situation analysis, objectives, target audience analysis, communication strategy, messaging and creative ideas, action plan, budget, and approach for evaluating results. The event is a Christmas musical starring Korean students from Finland that will take place on December 2nd at the Didzioji Aula venue near the Geology faculty. The key objectives are to build awareness of the foundation, foster appreciation for international art, and increase attendance at future events. The primary target audience is Lithuanian families with children aged 30-50.
Downtown Kenosha is a thriving city center that honors traditions and fosters economic growth. It is home to historic buildings like the Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library, the Orpheum Theater, and the Rhode Center for the Arts. Downtown Kenosha, Inc is a non-profit organization that works to revitalize the downtown area through partnerships with local businesses and government.
This document summarizes the 2016 Art.Downtown event that took place on April 9th in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Over 450 artists participated in 64 exhibitions across 41 venues. The event expanded from previous years with the addition of new venues. Surveys found that over 90% of attendees and participants enjoyed the event and would participate again. The event aimed to engage both artists and the community through showcasing art in various locations around downtown Grand Rapids.
This document analyzes the brand logo of Avicii, a Swedish DJ and producer. It notes that the black colored font represents power and luxury, while the angulated space age font is unique. The target audience is described as young people and students, specifically more men than women, as Avicii produces dance and pop music that has become mainstream.
The document discusses contemporary Vodun arts in Ouidah, Benin that were commissioned for the 1992 Ouidah 92 festival. It focuses on the works of several Beninese artists, including Cyprien Tokoudagba, the Dakpogan brothers (Theodore and Calixte Dakpogan), Simonet Biokou, Dominique Kouas, and Yves Apollinaire Pede, whose large metal sculptures and installations depicting Vodun themes and history are on permanent display in sites around Ouidah. The art was intended to both celebrate Vodun and promote tourism as part of the Ouidah 92 festival marking religious freedom and cultural pride in Benin.
Bill Doggett,African American Media,Culutre Historian and Sound ArchivistBill Doggett
Bill Doggett is an award winning social and cultural media historian and sound archivist honored by The Library of Congress Sound Division. Doggett's multi faceted background is ideal for Archives,Libraries and Performing Arts organizations.
Peter B. Woods has over 15 years of experience in event coordination and programming for art galleries, bookstores, and music festivals in Los Angeles. He is currently the Assistant Director at Avenue 50 Studio where he manages social media, curates exhibitions, coordinates programs, and oversees interns. Previously, he worked as Marketing/Partner for Writ Large Press and Event Coordinator at The Last Bookstore, where he produced over 90 events annually celebrating literature, music, and art.
Erica Ruben was the Executive Producer of Central Park SummerStage in New York City for ten years, presenting performing arts to over 10 million people annually. She introduced many major artists to North America through her award-winning programming. Ruben went on to produce numerous other cultural events in New York City and corporate events for international clients. Later, she founded her own event consulting company and has produced the weekly dance music party Deep Space since 2003, which has been ranked among the best clubs in New York.
Carmela Ramirez is an influential producer and performing artist in Phoenix, Arizona who has used arts, culture, and community engagement to build connections. She has over 28 years experience producing events for the City of Phoenix, growing the Phoenix Center for the Arts into a major arts center. Ramirez is now retired from the city but continues producing through her own company and advocating for her community through various nonprofit involvement and consultation. She has received several awards recognizing her contributions to the arts and communities in Phoenix.
2003 NMAI Film & Video Elaine Grubbs AV CoordinatorElaine Grubbs
The 12th Native American Film and Video Festival at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian celebrates recent accomplishments in Native media with 85 films from various countries in the Americas. The festival will feature films for youth, a forum on Native television, and evening screenings. Selectors have chosen a diverse program, and additional youth media workshops are planned. All events are free and open to the public at various New York City venues from December 4-7.
The Vera Project Annual Report for 2011 summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments over the previous year. It discusses that Vera is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of repealing Seattle's Teen Dance Ordinance. In 2011, over 60,000 people participated in Vera's programming such as shows, festivals, galleries, education programs and more. Vera helped young people gain skills and experience to become leaders in Seattle's cultural sector. The report provides statistics on Vera's programming numbers and partnerships in 2011.
This newsletter from the Princeton Club of New York announces upcoming April and May events at the club, including a Passover Seder on April 3, an Easter buffet, and a Mother's Day brunch on May 10. It also advertises upcoming lectures on topics like the evolution of New York City's urban landscape, modern Jewish theology, and the history of Syria. Additionally, it provides details on the Princeton Prize in Race Relations ceremony on May 7 to honor high school students improving race relations. The newsletter is aimed at keeping Princeton alumni and members of the club informed of social and educational programs happening in the spring.
This newsletter from the Princeton Club of New York announces upcoming events in April and May, including lectures on modern Jewish theology, the evolution of urban landscapes in New York City, and a film series on the city of Los Angeles. It also advertises social events like the annual Mad Hatter's Ball spring party and a tour of the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Club members can choose from a variety of cultural and educational activities taking place in the coming months.
Lynn Moffat has over 30 years of experience in arts and culture strategic planning, project development, and management. She has held leadership roles at New York Theatre Workshop, Performance Space 122, and Brooklyn Academy of Music, where she helped grow budgets, programming, and community engagement. Her consulting work includes strategic planning for theaters, dance companies, and musicians. She holds graduate degrees from The New School.
American-born Greek Jason Livanis has over 15 years of experience in interior design, event production, and styling. He has three degrees from the University of Hartford's Hartt Conservatory in opera performance, arts business management, and art history. Livanis draws from his background in opera set design, a mentorship from legendary interior designer Tony Duquette, and training in Feng Shui to create stylish and balanced interior designs. His recent work includes displays for Michael Bruno's luxury antique shop in Tuxedo Park, New York.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the qualifications of Susan Joy Rippberger. She has extensive experience in higher education, including serving as a tenured professor and administrator. She holds a PhD in International & Development Education and Policy Studies as well as an MFA in New Genres. Rippberger has worked as an instructor, curator, and artist. Her areas of professional interest include diversity, community arts, performance, and using art as an educational tool.
The Museum of Performance and Design (MP+D) in San Francisco showcases theatre and other art forms. It was founded by a dancer and designer and has a collection of costumes, photos, and artifacts from performances in the Bay Area. The museum aims to create appreciation for the arts in San Francisco through performances, exhibits, and interactive attractions. The target audience includes millennials interested in the arts as well as those aged 40-70 who would connect with exhibits on theatres from earlier eras. Competition comes from other arts venues in the area but the MP+D could stand out by offering unique combination performances integrating art, dance, music, and theatre from different cultures.
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The document announces the upcoming 35th annual International Festival of Authors running from October 23 to November 2, which will focus on works exploring societal changes following World War 1. It notes that over 150 authors from various genres will participate, including several acclaimed writers. Additionally, it provides information about special events during the festival and encourages volunteers to attend an upcoming meeting on September 20 for a presentation and mandatory training for those interested in volunteering.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is requesting a $15,000 grant from the ______ Foundation for general operating support. The museum, now in its 15th year, educates visitors about rock music through exhibits, community events, and education programs that have engaged over 8 million visitors. It offers various educational outreach programs for schools, including on-site and virtual classes. The museum also houses an extensive collection of rock artifacts and puts on special exhibits. It is opening a new library and archives facility to provide further resources for scholars and students.
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an annual event held on the National Mall that showcases diverse cultural traditions from the US and around the world. It began in 1967 to promote cultural conservation and features performances, demonstrations, and exhibits over 10 days. Past programs have explored the cultures of countries like Mexico, China, and Peru as well as regional US cultures. The Festival aims to further understanding of cultural heritage and traditions. It also supports research into these practices.
Peter Büchi has over 25 years of experience managing productions, venues, and staff in theater, music, and television. His roles have included assistant house manager at 92nd Street Y overseeing 3 venues and 20-25 staff; director of artistic development for a production company coordinating all artistic aspects of productions; and coach for major opera houses providing language and acting coaching. He has also produced a musical theater piece based on Mario Lanza and has performed as an operatic singer worldwide.
The document provides an overview of cultural, artistic, and intellectual achievements in the United States from 1800 to 1877. It discusses developments in music, art, photography, architecture, and literature during this period. Key points covered include the rise of orchestral, opera, folk, and patriotic music genres. Important musical composers, artists, photographers, and architectural styles are also highlighted. The document reflects on how these cultural achievements shaped everyday American life during this transformative era.
Marvin Powell Jr. worked as a historic resources specialist at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum from 1999 to 2004. During his time there, he curated several exhibitions on topics related to Riverside's history and assisted with research for others. He also authored publications on the history of the Fox Theater and a local Olympian. Additionally, Powell advocated for historic designations and worked to make the museum's archival materials accessible to students and community groups.
The document summarizes the long history of performances and concerts at facilities in Pacific Grove, California dating back to the late 1800s. It describes how the Chautauqua movement brought many entertainers and performances to the community. In the early 1900s, a high school was built with an auditorium that hosted countless school and community events. An organization was formed in 1939 called the Monterey Peninsula Concert Association to bring performing artists from all over to the auditorium. Over the decades, it hosted famous performers like the von Trapp family, Robert McFerrin, the Vienna Boys Choir, and the Joffrey Ballet. By the 1960s, the auditorium had aged but was restored by the
Place matters catalog guide to the lower east sidebitsybitsy
This document describes a public art project called "Your Guide to the Lower East Side" that placed 28 signs around the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City. The signs featured photographs and text sharing personal stories and memories of community members in five languages. The signs celebrated the rich diversity and history of the neighborhood. They were intended to engage passersby and encourage them to learn about and appreciate the places that mattered to the local community.
Place matters catalog guide to the lower east side
Vassilios Chrissochos Resume
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in Real Estate, marketing or public relations in a
media channel, or advertising company, where I can contribute my
extensive networking experience, face new challenges and grow as a
professional.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2001 to October 2011 Marathon Bank
[ City, State ]
Assistant Branch Manager/Business Development Officer
■ Responsible for all operations at the Bayside branch, which included
teller and platform areas as well as cross-selling products and bringing
in new businesses.
■ Maintained an eighty five million dollar branch while providing
superior personal service to the branch’s multi million dollar clients.
■ Stepped up numerous times to fill in the position of manager due to
the absence of a steady one by referring loans, mortgages and
implementing better policies and procedures in order for the branch to
run operationally smoother.
■ Maintained a strong presence in the banking community as well as the
particular ethnic demographic constituency of clientele.
Fall 1995 to Summer 2000 Olympian
Bank/EAB
Teller/Head Teller/Service Specialist
■ Handled cash and check transactions; as head teller, managed the
tellers’ area which included filing CTRs and end-of-the-month reports.
■ Promoted to Service Specialist position under European American
Bank takeover, cross-selling products and helping with the conversion
process.
1994-1995, 10 months Flushing Savings
Bank
Teller
2. September 2000 to December 2001
Educator
September 2011 to May 2012
Educator
■ Educator at Long island City High School. Taught Greek language
courses and standard school curriculum.
■ Lecturer for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy
Trinity Cathedral Fellowship Greek Language Center. Co-taught “A
Portal through the Greek Ages” course. Objectives were to introduce
students to the foundations, development and evolution of Greece
through the Classical, Hellenistic and Byzantine civilizations.
■ Served as guide to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Classical Greek
and Byzantine Exhibits.
■ Hosted discussions on the themes and significance of “Homer’s Iliad”
to ancient Greece and our modern world.
■ Organized food drive for the Yorkville Common Pantry.
January 1994 to present Historical
Consultant
Historical Consultant
■ Co-founder of the Committee for Classical Studies in NYC.
■ Published articles in Greece’s War and History magazine (Polemos &
Historia), Patria magazine and Hellenic Front’s newsletter. Articles
where of historical themes and modern political situational pieces.
■ Founder of the Byzantine Regiment and the Alexander the Great
Living History Society and member of the Greek Warriors. All Living
History Re-enactment organizations.
■ Introduced the Hollywood motion picture screening of The Clash of
the Titans in NYC with the Alexander the Great Living History Society.
Promoted and introduced the Trireme Olympias Project in the Greek
Independence Parade in NYC. Marched on numerous occasions with all
three re-enactment organizations for the Greek Independence Parade in
NYC Parade for government officials and live TV broadcast.
■ Serve as historical consultant for Porphyra, a Grecian Rock Opera that
debuted at Carnegie Hall and Off Broadway at The Players Theatre.
■ Guest lecturer and presenter with Alexander the Great Living History
Society for Maspeth High School’s Classics Department.
March 2002 to present Independent Film/Music Video
Producer
Producer/actor
■ Produced and starred in the action, adventure comedy, Attila Attacks!
■ Responsibilities include fundraising, promoting, developing the
3. soundtrack, securing locations, and all legal matters.
■ Produced and wrote rock band Phoenix Reign’s album “Destination
Unknown”. Produced Phoenix Reign’s “Masquerade Angel” music
video for the soundtrack off the film Attila Attacks!
■ Produced Phoenix Reign’s epic music video/short film
“Constantinople 1453 – On The Eve Of The Fall”. Video made it to
Finalist for “Best Independent Music Video 2009”on WLNY Channel
10/55 IndiMusic’s TV show.
■ Produced and wrote rock band Porphyra’s album “Faith, Struggle,
Victory” and the music videos for title tracks: No Fear, Shine and
Porphyra. No Fear received “Official Selection” status at the
Williamsburg International Film Festival 2015.
■ Responsibilities include fundraising, promoting, securing props and
locations, and all legal matters.
Fall 2000 to Summer 2001 Cable Television
Producer
Winter 2009 to September 2010
Producer/actor
■ Produced and starred in the history, current events Queens Public
Access Television show, “The Quest for Prometheus”.
■ Produced on Queens Public Access Television “The Heavy Metal
Underground”, a music variety show that featured new independent
Hard Rock/Metal bands.
1992 to present Producer/Musician/Music
Promoter
Club/rock/classical/Greek
■ Music promoter in the nineties arranging parties, club events and
promoting artists in venues in the Queens area: Club Edelweiss, Fanari
Club , Club Z, Plato’s, Caprice amongst others.
■ Founder and member of the Hellenic-oriented rock bands, Phoenix Reign
and Porphyra. Responsible for marketing, managing as well as writing
and playing guitar in both bands. Currently promoting the debut album of
Porphyra’s, “Faith, Struggle, Victory”.
■ Producer and writer of “Porphyra, a Grecian Rock Opera. Anna and
Vladimir the love that ROCKED the world.” Rock Opera is based on
Porphyra’s debut album and was showcased at Carnegie Hall’s prestigious
Zankel Hall on May 03, 2015. Rock Opera debuted one year later for three
days May 13-15th
Off Broadway at The Players Theatre.
Responsible for marketing, managing, fund raising, promoting, securing
4. rehearsal spaces and all legal matters as well as performing in musical.
■ Successfully helped crowd fund Porphyra’s debut album “Faith,
Struggle, Victory” as well as the new album and costs towards the Grecian
Rock Opera through Kickstarter and Crowdzu respectively.
■ Co-founder and Vice President of the Hellenic American Center of the
Arts. Coordinated with local and Greek government officials as well as the
prestigious Greek Patriarchate of Constantinople classical concerts with
local symphonies for the Hellenic Independence Parade. Currently, the
organization is touring Greece and Europe with Panayoti Karousos’
successful Opera “Prometheus Bound.” In America we are touring “The
Olympic Flame” Opera of Panagiotis Karousos which debuted at Lincoln
Center and Billy Chrissochos’ “Porphyra, a Grecian Rock Opera,” all
UNESCO awarded productions.
■ Music Composer at ASCAP – American Society of Composers, Authors
and Publishers.
■ Director of Modern Music for UNESCO Greece NY chapter.
Fall 1995 to Summer 1998 Radio
personality
September 2004 to May 2006
June 2009 to September 2010
English newscaster/producer/engineer
■ Worked on Aktina FM WNYE 91.5 FM and later for Hellas FM on my
own history, current event program “The Trail of Prometheus.”
■ Produced Nexus Productions Radio’s local AM 1620 and e-radio show
“Heavy Metal Sundays with Billy & Pete”. Program showcased cutting
edge metal, classic bands interspersed with major, music industry
interviews.
1990 to present
Artist/Illustrator/Photographer
Fantasy/History/Mythology
■ Graduated from The Art Students League of New York. Proficient
using pencils, charcoal, acrylics and Adobe Photoshop for mixed media
designs, logo design and an ardent amateur photographer.
■ Designed Queens College’s Ikaros Hellenic Orthodox Club logo.
■ Created and designed Porphyra’s epic cover for the album “Faith,
Struggle, Victory, the sleeve art and merchandising.
■ Designed all art for the production of Porphyra, a Grecian Rock Opera
at Carnegie Hall and The Players Theatre.
5. January 2011 to present Art
Promoter
Founder/ president
■ Founded the Greek Artists Guild to help promote lesser known Greek-
American and local artists in the NY Tri-State area. The mission is to
give artists venues to exhibit and sell their work.
■ Since 2011 the Guild has exhibited eight bi-annual exhibitions at the
Stathakion Cultural Center in Astoria, Queens. The Guild aspires to help
expand the art scene in Astoria and Queens and inspire a neo artistic
renaissance.
■ Responsible for marketing, managing, fund raising, promoting, and
securing all legal matters.
■ U.S Representative of International Greek artist Iannis Nikou
www.iannisnikou.gr. Works are exhibited throughout major private and
government buildings in Greece and Europe.
EDUCATION
Graduated 1998 Queens College
B.A. in History/Political Science
Minor in Education
■ Was active in campus life, and acted as vice president of Ikaros
Hellenic Orthodox Club.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE
Board member of the Aldos Regular Democratic Club, Former Executive
board member of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater NY Inc
and current member of its Culture Committee. Vice President of the
Hellenic American Center of the Arts. Also a member of the Bayside
Business Association and the Athens Square Park Committee. Volunteered
for the District Manager at Community Board 1 in Astoria. I organized the
Greek-American Poetry night in Astoria “Sing in Me, O Muse” in
conjunction with the Bowery Arts & Science, City Lore, and the Federation
of the Hellenic Societies of Greater NY. Some of my art pieces were
auctioned off to help fund Artists for Creative Theatre (ACT) at the 2015
ACT Film Festival. I was a recent Speaker at the Life after College: Artists
in Action panel hosted by New York University and for Crowd funding
Tips hosted by Crowdzu at the 5th
annual WiLLiFest (Williamsburg
International Film Festival).
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
6. With extensive experience in banking and in producing films, music and
art exhibits, I have developed the ability to work under high-stress
situations, whether it is dealing with clients in a professional manner
and motivating colleagues or dealing with temperamental artists.
Computer skills include knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power
point, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite CC 2015.
Fluent in Greek.
References furnished upon request.
7. With extensive experience in banking and in producing films, music and
art exhibits, I have developed the ability to work under high-stress
situations, whether it is dealing with clients in a professional manner
and motivating colleagues or dealing with temperamental artists.
Computer skills include knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power
point, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite CC 2015.
Fluent in Greek.
References furnished upon request.