Steve Trounday
In one week, A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Phil will be presenting The Little Mermaid at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. The Little Mermaid is the captivating Hans Christian Andersen story of the beautiful...
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Scott Faulkner
As a musician, I am ostensibly in the joy-bringing business. But sometimes the weight of the world conspires to make this aspect of my job really challenging. Despite my best efforts, I can struggle with both feeling joyful and wanting to be a conduit of joy. A favorite Mary Oliver poem called “Don’t Hesitate” is helpful for me when I need a recalibration...
Rosine Bena
On the morning of February 12, 2011, I had breakfast with the then Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre, Kevin McKenzie. We were both in Stuttgart, Germany, for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Stuttgart Ballet. Kevin and I have been friends since our childhood growing up at the Washington School of Ballet and dancing with the company. Kevin shared with me that he was feeling...
Chuck Reider
When Nina Simone passed away on April 21, 2003, her funeral service was attended by Miriam Makeba, Patti Labelle, poet Sonia Sanchez, actor Ossie Davis, and hundreds of others. Elton John sent a floral tribute with the message, “You were the greatest and I love you.” And the legacy continues...Yes, her legacy continues through the voice of Morgan James...
