Arts News
Arington County Renews Support for Artists, Arts Organizations
The Arlington County Board awarded nearly $250,000 to 19 arts organizations and 3 individual artists. It provided direct financial support, ranging from a high of $44,600 to Signature and Synetic Theatres to just over $1,240 for Ibis Chamber Music Society. Board Chairman Jay Fisette said, "Even in these tough economic times, the arts continue to thrive in Arlington, enriching our lives and our community. Arlington County is proud to be able to support some of the many fine arts organizations and individual artists who choose to call Arlington home. List of grants given.
Slapsticon 2010 to Unveil Lost and Formerly Unknown Chaplin Film
The annual Slapsticon film festival prides itself on recovering lost comedy treasures featuring the great clowns of early cinema. This year, motion picture historians will be updating the filmography of the Greatest Comic of All, Charlie Chaplin, as Slapsticon presents for the first time since its original release in 1914, Charlie Chaplin's 36th Keystone short subject, a heretofore unknown apearance Chaplin made at Mack Sennett's legendary Fun Factory.
Helen Hayes Awards by Arlington Groups
Signature Theatre: Holly Twyford in The Little Dog Laughed: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Resident Play
Synetic Family Theatre: The Tale of the Fisherman and the Golden Fish: Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences
Synetic Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream: Canadian Embassy Award for Outstaning Ensemble, Resident Play
Synetic Theatre is moving to Crystal City! After several years performing at the Rosslyn Spectrum in Arlington, Synetic Theatre has announced its move to Crystal City beginning September 2010 to the theatre being vacated by Arena Stage.
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Hiring for the new Cultural Center, Artisphere, is underway. Check the jobs page for details.
The Arlington Players (TAP) received 18 nominations, and Dominion Stage three in the 10th annual Washington Area Theatre Comminity Honors Awards (WATCH), presented March 14, 2010 at the Birchmere, where TAP received three awards and Dominion Stage one. The annual awards recognize artistic and technical excellence in the region's community theatre community. More information.
Arts Build Communities Awards Announced
Virginians for the Arts announced that two of this year's awards went to Arlington groups Educational Theatre Company (Honorable Mention) and Signature Theatre (Rising Star Finalist). The awards recognize arts organizations that best demonstrate the ability to "enhance the community, lift our spirits and build a better quality of life".
Signature Theatre's Artistic Director, Eric Schaeffer, nominated for a Tony for director of best musical for "Million Dollar Quartet".
Speedy Tolliver Wins Virginia Heritage Award
The Virginia Commission for the Arts announces its first Heritage Award Winners, who will be honored at the October 9th Richmond Folk Festival. Among those chosen is Arlington's master fiddler, Roy Odell "Speedy" Tolliver, whose very own fiddle contest was held in Arlington on September 20, 2009. At 91, Speedy still plays several times a week in jam sessions or as a member of various bands. He also teaches students in his home. He is also one of the featured artists on this website.
Press Clippings
A New Cultural Center for Arlington?
Washington Business Journal
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Washington Examiner
June 13, 2009
Experience Other Cultures Just Around the Corner
Washington Post Weekend
June 26, 2009