Animals have stirred and fueled the human imagination since we began making art over forty thousand years ago. Perhaps it is our reliance on them for our survival, or perhaps it is our deep reverence of their strength and beauty, or perhaps it is the knowledge that our ecological habits have caused species to go …

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Based off of the 1992 Academy Award-winning film, and the 2014 hit Broadway show, Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks …

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Experience an evening of Frederic Chopin, the poetic musical genius of the romantic era and exquisite ballet by the professional company under the direction and choreography of Ballet Master, Lona Gomez.  Table seating, champagne, light hors d'oeuvres, and candlelight illuminate the evening.  Embrace the evening with Chopin's brilliant scores performed by master pianists Mildred Roche …

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"The Other Boys of Summer" is a documentary about racism, segregation, and civil rights in America, told through the lives of the Negro League baseball players, and narrated by Cicely Tyson. The film shines the spotlight on a generation of unsung heroes and provides an opportunity to bring people together, engage in open dialog, and …

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CMS has commissioned over 160 works from an impressive array of composers including George Crumb, Leonard Bernstein, William Bolcom, Darius Milhaud, and many more. The group offers an extraordinary number of opportunities in educational outreach annually, and its frequent appearances on PBS’ “Live from Lincoln Center” and NPR’s “Performance Today” have been experienced by millions …

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