What are the the intersections of science & the cultural arts? In one way, science helps us understand the arts, such as this article in the New York Times:
Daniel Maurer/Associated PressNicholas J. Conard of the University of Tübingen, in Germany, showed a thin bird-bone flute carved some 35,000 years ago.
At least 35,000 years ago, in the depths of the last ice age, the sound of music filled a cave in what is now southwestern Germany, the same place and time early Homo sapiens were also carving the oldest known examples of figurative art in the world.
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The Fresno City and County Convention and Visitors Bureau named interim President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Eben to the permanent post today, concluding a five-month search process that drew more than 50 candidates from around the country.Are We Sexy? Cultural Arts & Tourism?
People go to what they think are events or locals they think are cool, different, hip - the must see, do or engage in activities and venue - what they perceive as desirable. Take three recent examples: the Fresno Grand Opera's Marcello Giordoni concert, the Fresno Philharmonic's Son of the San Joaquin outdoor pops concert at Woodward Park and Patrick Contreras's CD Release Party in the Tower. The FGO and FP events were sell outs and both each took tremendous active support from their boards and volunteers, Patrick had about 500 people packed in behind the Tower Theater.
Another impressive Fresno nonprofit acknowledged
The James Irvine Foundation announced today (6/22/09) that Luis Santana, with Reading and Beyond, is one of six nonprofit leaders to be awarded the prestigious James Irvine Leadership Award.
Santana and his team bring the power of reading, the cornerstone of the literary arts, to our valley's most challenged citizens. Reading and Beyond believes in building partnerships and collaborations and FCASH celebrates Luis, his team and the important work they do.
Announcements
July 14th FCASH General Meeting: Recharging the Vision: Meeting the Challenge of Tough Times
Presentation: Recharging the Vision: Meeting the Challenge of Tough Times - introducing Vision-based, Community-Driven Planning that works with Ann Vermel
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Time: 8 - 10 am
Location: Fresno Metropolitan Museum
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, 10/2 Third Cultural Arts Conference