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SYKY welcomes Nicola Formichetti as Artistic Director, Signaling a New Era for Digital & Physical Fashion

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luxury fashion platform SYKY is proud to announce the appointment of Nicola Formichetti as its first Artistic Director. In this new role, Formichetti will bring his creative leadership to the growing digital fashion landscape. He will support SYKY’s creative endeavors as SYKY continues to define the future of fashion, identifying and nurturing new synergies between established luxury brands and the next generation of digital and physical designers.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luxury fashion platform SYKY is proud to announce the appointment of Nicola Formichetti as its first Artistic Director.
  • In this new role, Formichetti will bring his creative leadership to the growing digital fashion landscape.
  • Alice Delahunt, CEO of SYKY, shared her enthusiasm about Formichetti's appointment:
    “At SYKY we’re building for a future that is physical and digital.
  • Nicola Formichetti shared his perspective on this new venture: "I am thrilled to be joining SYKY and to be a part of shaping the future of fashion, which I believe embraces both physical and digital.

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S CHORUS RECEIVES $1 MILLION DONATION FROM THE TYLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORTING VOCAL MUSIC EDUCATION

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The fund honors the memory of Galina Tylis, mother of Al Tylis, co-founder of the Tylis Family Foundation.

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  • The fund honors the memory of Galina Tylis, mother of Al Tylis, co-founder of the Tylis Family Foundation.
  • Mrs. Tylis was a beloved music enthusiast and piano teacher who emigrated to the U.S. from Ukraine in 1977.
  • The NCC has previously received an anonymous gift of $1 million in 2016, and $2 million in 2020.
  • It will offer countless school students the life-changing music education available through our programs,” said NCC’s Artistic Director, President, and CEO Luke McEndarfer.

CARNEGIE HALL+ LAUNCHES ON PRIME VIDEO CHANNELS

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Hall is thrilled to announce that Carnegie Hall+, its state-of-the-art performing arts streaming service, is now available on Prime Video Channels in the U.S. 

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    NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Hall is thrilled to announce that Carnegie Hall+, its state-of-the-art performing arts streaming service, is now available on Prime Video Channels in the U.S.
    Carnegie Hall+, Carnegie Hall's performing arts streaming service, is now available on Prime Video Channels in the US.
  • With this launch, the reach of Carnegie Hall+ is greatly expanded as Prime Video Channels joins the Apple TV app, Spectrum, Verizon Fios, DISH, Sling TV, and Astound in bringing these extraordinary performances by celebrated artists directly into homes in the U.S.
    "We are very excited to be amplifying the reach of Carnegie Hall+ and making the channel's remarkable programming available to more and more people across the country," said Clive Gillinson, Carnegie Hall's Executive and Artistic Director.
  • Eligible customers in the United States who are new to Carnegie Hall+ can sign up for a seven-day free trial and subscribe directly to Carnegie Hall+ on Prime Video Channels.
  • Launched in December 2021, Carnegie Hall+ was created through a partnership between Carnegie Hall and Unitel, the world's leading classical music audiovisual producer and distributor.

Busan Biennale Organizing Committee: Under the theme 'Flickering Shores, Sea Imaginaries', Sea Art Festival in Busan runs until November 19

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Busan Biennale Organizing Committee: Under the theme 'Flickering Shores, Sea Imaginaries', Sea Art Festival in Busan runs until November 19

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  • BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 20 October 2023 – Organized by the Busan Biennale Organizing Committee, Sea Art Festival is one of the most seminal and accessible outdoor art exhibitions in South Korea.
  • The festival celebrates Busan's coastline as a source of inspiration, and is held at Ilgwang Beach and nearby indoor venues between October 14 and November 19, 2023.
  • The Sea Art Festival Lab is a space for research and creative work on explorations of the sea, art, and science, and linking art and cultural institutions with the marine ecosystem.

The Washington Ballet Appoints Edwaard Liang as its New Artistic Director

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Washington Ballet (TWB) today announced that American arts leader Edwaard Liang has been appointed its new Artistic Director. The internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and administrator becomes only the fourth artistic director in the company's history and the first person of color to head the organization.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Washington Ballet (TWB) today announced that American arts leader Edwaard Liang has been appointed its new Artistic Director.
  • "Edwaard Liang is a proven, visionary leader and deeply gifted artist who is uniquely prepared to nurture all aspects of The Washington Ballet — our world-class artists, our school and training programs, and the communities we serve," stated Jean-Marie Fernandez, chair of the Board of The Washington Ballet.
  • — Board Chair Jean-Marie Fernandez
    Edwaard Liang stated: "The Washington Ballet is a remarkable organization that I've felt drawn to since I first worked with the company in 2008.
  • In the past 20 years, his works have been performed by dance companies worldwide, including New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Shanghai Ballet, among others.

DISTRICT Arts to Host AIDS Memorial Quilt Through October

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DISTRICT Arts, a contemporary art gallery in the heart of historic downtown Frederick, MD, will host a panel of the AIDS Memorial Quilt (the Quilt) beginning this Friday, September 29th. The display of the Quilt, considered the largest community art project in the world, coincides with The Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) debut of Angels in America Part 2, Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize winning play about New Yorkers amid the AIDS crisis during the 1980s. The Quilt will be on display from September 29th - October 29th.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DISTRICT Arts, a contemporary art gallery in the heart of historic downtown Frederick, MD, will host a panel of the AIDS Memorial Quilt (the Quilt) beginning this Friday, September 29th.
  • DISTRICT Arts will host one 12' x 12' panel of the Quilt.
  • Started over 35 years ago by activist Cleve Jones, the AIDS Memorial Quilt serves to honor, remember and celebrate the stories and lives of those lost to HIV/AIDS.
  • The AIDS Memorial Quilt panel will be on display at DISTRICT Arts (15 N Market St, Frederick, MD) from September 29 - October 29, 2023.

LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA + FRIENDS AT TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SET TO LAUNCH THE 2023/24 SEASON WITH UNPRECEDENTED EVENT

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New details announced about Lin-Manuel Miranda + Friends, the first event of the 2023/24 season at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post. In a one-night-only event created exclusively for Tilles Center, Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning songwriter, actor, producer, and director Lin-Manuel Miranda will be joined by moderator Jeremy McCarter, with whom he co-authored two New York Times bestsellers. The evening will also feature musicians from the RISE Theatre Directory and Long Island's own Central Islip High School Concert Choir. A final block of tickets has also now been released for sale.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New details announced about Lin-Manuel Miranda + Friends, the first event of the 2023/24 season at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post.
  • Tilles Center is proud to partner with the Miranda Family Fund in the creation of opportunities for artists of color.
  • Students from the award-winning Central Islip High School Concert Choir will join Lin-Manuel Miranda + Friends during select closing musical numbers during the event.
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda + Friends is sponsored in part by Victoria Rodriguez Minowitz and Robert Minowitz, Diana and Randy Plotnitzky and Brenda and Jason Wilensky.

CACTUS PLANT FLEA MARKET Named Artistic Director of ComplexCon 2023

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Today, Complex has announced CACTUS PLANT FLEA MARKET as the Artistic Director of this year’s ComplexCon 2023, the expertly-curated festival of the future bringing together the world's most influential brands and artists for an immersive and unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, food, music, inspiration, and more.

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  • Today, Complex has announced CACTUS PLANT FLEA MARKET as the Artistic Director of this year’s ComplexCon 2023, the expertly-curated festival of the future bringing together the world's most influential brands and artists for an immersive and unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, food, music, inspiration, and more.
  • Additional details on ComplexCon 2023 programming, performance lineup and featured brands will be announced soon.
  • CACTUS PLANT FLEA MARKET is a brand and creative outlet founded in 2015 by the multi-disciplinary fine artist CACTUS PLANT.
  • CACTUS is the next to serve as ComplexCon’s Artistic Director, following in the lineage of her prolific predecessor, the legendary Takashi Murakami.

Virginia Opera Unveils a Spectacular 49th Season with Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick's Adaptation of Wagner's Siegfried

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va. and FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Opera proudly announces the opening of its highly anticipated 49th season with an innovative production of Wagner's Siegfried, adapted by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick. This spellbinding adaptation promises to captivate audiences with its unique approach, breathtaking performances, and world-class creative team. The production is set to grace the stage at three prominent venues across Virginia – the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax, and the Dominion Energy Center in Richmond.

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  • RICHMOND, Va. and FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Opera proudly announces the opening of its highly anticipated 49th season with an innovative production of Wagner's Siegfried, adapted by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick.
  • This spellbinding adaptation promises to captivate audiences with its unique approach, breathtaking performances, and world-class creative team.
  • This production truly embodies the spirit of Virginia Opera's commitment to artistic excellence and pushing the boundaries of traditional opera."
  • Don't miss the opportunity to witness this grand fusion of talent, innovation, and classical artistry as Virginia Opera embarks on its 49th season journey with Siegfried.

Lanvin Group Posts 6.4% Y-o-Y Revenue Growth In H1 2023

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lanvin Group (NYSE: LANV, the "Group"), a global luxury fashion group with Lanvin, Wolford, Sergio Rossi, St. John and Caruso in its portfolio of brands, today announced its results for the first half of 2023.  The Group achieved revenue of €215 million, a 6.4% increase period-over-period versus 2022; and gross profit of €125 million, representing a 58.5% gross profit margin, up from €113 million, and 55.9% gross profit margin in the first half of 2022.

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  • Lanvin: Revenue decreased from €64 million in H1 2022 to €57 million in H1 2023, mainly due to its focus on a creative transition as well as comparatively fewer key product and marketing initiatives in H1 2023 versus H1 2022.
  • Wolford: Revenue grew at 8.4% increasing from €54 million in H1 2022 to €59 million in H1 2023.
  • Sergio Rossi: Sergio Rossi revenue increased from €27 million in H1 2022 to €33 million in H1 2023, a growth of 22.4%.
  • St. John: Revenue grew from €42 million in H1 2022 to €47 million in H1 2023, a growth of 11.3%.