Date: Feb 20 - Feb 22, 2026 Venue: Benedum Center BUY TICKETS Subscribe Now A Star-Spangled Salute! Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a vibrant mixed repertory program featuring four classical and contemporary works that honor the American spirit. The works include The Mighty Casey , Lisa de Ribere’s playful take on America’s favorite pastime; George Balanchine’s patriotic and jubilant Stars and Stripes Pas de deux; Company B , Paul Taylor’s bittersweet ode to America that represents the dualities of our nation’s post-Depression excitement and feelings of despair on the eve of WWll with music by The Andrews Sisters; and Ben Stevenson’s romantic Three Preludes about two dancers who fall in love, featuring Rachmaninoff’s beautiful score. The Mighty Casey – Choreography: Lisa de Ribere | Music: Michael Moricz, featuring selections from John Philip Sousa and Stephen Foster Stars & Stripes Pas de deux – ...
Most people brush their teeth at least once a day to prevent cavities and take vitamins to support specific health needs that are not met by diet alone. But, how many people focus on their heart health on a daily basis? Do you? February is American Heart Month, a national observance to raise awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association, due to increases in high blood pressure and obesity, heart disease continues to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause. Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke, claim more lives in this country than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths – the #2 and #3 causes of death – combined. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association encourage men and women to focus on cardiovascular health through lifestyle changes such as healthy eating, exercise, and stress management. “Heart health ...