The inspiring true story of folk artist Elijah Pierce, an Ohio legend, performed by acclaimed Equity actor Alan Bomar Jones. Nominated for the 2010 GCAC Artistic Excellence Award.
Mahana Productions is a Polynesian dance group founded in 2015. The goal of the group is to perpetuate the Polynesian culture through the songs and dances of the South Pacific. Mahana brings the Aloha spirit and provides educational opportunities for their community. Mahana Productions currently practices and performs dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and Aotearoa (New Zealand).
The Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington was born out of the inspiration and dedication of visionaries who recognized the opportunity for an innovative, creative space in the heart of Worthington.
15 years after opening its doors, the MAC serves as a nexus of creativity, culture, and community. It is recognized in Worthington and beyond for being dedicated to Building Pathways to Experience the Joy and Wonder of the Arts!
Join us on November 9th, 2024 from 2 - 5 pm for an Open House, where our talented artist educators will fill the classrooms with art demonstrations and music! Help us celebrate 15 years of the MAC!
While focusing primarily on West African dance styles, this dynamic group weaves together the rich diversity of Balla & Ndeyekhady’s far-ranging experiences. GOREE Drum and Dance is committed to honoring the traditions of their teachers, culture and history of traditional West African Dance while bringing their own personal flairs that are truly invigorating and unique!
A successful realtor and soccer mom, Tanya Gersh’s life is turned upside down when neo-Nazis unleash a troll storm against her and her family. Set in the heart of Whitefish, Montana, a seemingly idyllic ski town, anti-semitic attacks against Tanya start soon after Trump wins the presidential election. The community is forced to confront the alarming local rise of far-right extremism. Courageously, Tanya takes a stand against the hate, feat, and prejudice by filing a lawsuit against her perpetrators.
Heir to Velázquez, a hero to Picasso. Discover Spain’s celebrated artist with this cinematic tour de force based on the National Gallery’s must-see exhibition Goya: The Portraits.
Francisco Goya is Spain’s most celebrated artist and considered the father of modern art. Not only a brilliant observer of everyday life and Spain’s troubled past, he is a gifted portrait painter and social commentator par excellence.
Goya takes the genre of portraiture to new heights and his genius is reappraised in a much-anticipated landmark exhibition at The National Gallery, London.
The name of the tour: One Hundred Strings: The Saraswathi veena has 7 strings and the special Santoor that will be played in this tour has 93 strings. Hence the name (93 plus 7).
About the Saraswathi veena:
The Saraswathi veena is considered one of the most ancient instruments from Asia. Some historians date it back to 5000 years; Others say 2000 + years which is the age of the musical genre Carnatic Music - the classical music of South India. It is revered as the National Instrument of India and is so named as the Goddess of Arts, Culture and Wisdom, Saraswathi, holds this instrument in her hand symbolizing all that She Stands For.
About the Santoor:
Santoor is a string instrument that belongs to the Hindustani, North Indian Classical music of India. The original name of this instrument was Shata-tantri Veena which in Sanskrit language means another kind of Veena many times with100 Strings-for this tour the santoor being used is a custom instrument with 93 strings. The name of the instrument has its origins in the Persian language that came to India through the arrival of that culture in India.
The artists:
Nirmala Rajasekar - Saraswathi Veena
Sandip Chatterjee - Santoor
Thanjavur K. Murugaboopathi - Mridangam drum
Ramdas Palsule - Tabla drums
