Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Martha Graham Dance Company, the oldest dance company in the United States, is renowned for its legendary and groundbreaking style of modern dance. Described by the New York Times as “spellbinding and as prescient as ever,” the Company continues to captivate audiences with Graham's iconic works, alongside an exciting new creation made especially for the company’s centennial! The evening includes a pre-show performance by Point Park University's School of Dance students. About Martha Graham Dance Company The MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY has been a leader in the evolving artform of modern dance since its founding in 1926.It is both the oldest dance company int he United States and the oldest integrated dance company. Today, the Company is embracing a new programming vision that showcases masterpieces by Graham alongside newly commissioned works by contemporary artists. During its 90-year history, the Company has received acclaim from ...
Chatham Baroque: Christina, Sweden’s Queen of the Arts Friday, January 23 • 7:30 PM • Hicks Memorial Chapel Saturday, January 24 • 7:30 PM • Hicks Memorial Chapel Sunday, January 25 • 2:30 PM • Levy Hall, Rodef Shalom Rome’s golden age had ended well before Christina of Sweden (1626-1698) arrived in 1654 but the Eternal City still radiated opulence at every turn, and she was welcomed to Pallazo Barberini with a lavish party. She took up residence in the Palazzo Farnese, where she arrived with 225 employees and nearly as many horses. Meanwhile, her Swedish successor was embroiled in another conflict and no longer had funds to send her a sufficient pension. In 1656, Christina launched the Academy of Arcadia , a weekly gathering of poetry and music held every Wednesday for about 70 of her “most intimate friends.” The attendees discussed art and enjoyed concerts performed by her favorite musicians. This provided a ...