By Bernie Petit Communications Manager Parents, teachers and students can see up close many of the cultural experiences available to local classrooms at the Arts & Science Council (ASC) Cultural Education Expo this weekend. The free event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Knight Theater at Levine Center for …
By Bernie Petit Communications Manager Business leaders don’t care what a kid’s GPA is when she or he enters the workforce. They don’t care about SAT scores or other standardized tests. They want creative problem solvers and critical thinkers – the kind of traits students develop when the core curriculum in schools are supported by …
By Bernie Petit Communications Manager September has long been considered the unofficial start of the cultural season. What better way to kick off the season than cultural festivals that engage the community in the arts? The Arts & Science Council (ASC) will invest $42,500 in festival sponsorships in 2014-15 to help increase access and strengthen …
By Bernie Petit Communications Manager Just what is “Imagine 2025: Share the Vision,” the forward-thinking event taking place Sept. 23 at Booth Playhouse? It’s a creative and interactive conference to inspire members of the cultural sector. It’s a day of artistic performances to energize the community. It’s a forum for prominent national and local speakers …
By Scott Walker Cunningham Davidson College Education Scholar When I came to Davidson College, I arrived as a wrestler. I spent my high school days between three varsity sports, and while I always held creative interests, I never invested much in them. But by the end of my first semester wrestling was no longer an …