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March 11, 2016
#RACEish Travels to Buenos Aires
U.S. Embassy Selects Spectrum Dance Theater as Cultural Ambassadors
Seattle, WA (March 11, 2016) – In the wake of Spectrum Dance Theater's critically acclaimed dance festival, MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE, Artistic Director Donald Byrd and Company will be traveling to Buenos Aires, Argentina as part of a cultural exchange through the U.S. Embassy. This marks Spectrum's 4th year serving as cultural ambassadors abroad using dance as a vehicle for social change. "Partnering with the U.S. Embassy, Argentina to perform works from Spectrum's #RACEish season in an election year is simply more proof that art has a significant role in social and civic dialogue," states Russel Stromberg, President of the Board.
This collaboration comes largely in response to the United Nations declaring 2015-2024 International Decade for People of African Descent in an effort to bring an increased awareness of the often invisible marginalization of this population. Studies by national and international bodies still find that people of African descent throughout the Americas have limited access to basic human rights such as healthcare, education and socio economic growth. "Their situation remains largely invisible, and insufficient recognition and respect has been given to the efforts of people of African descent to seek redress for their present condition," as stated by the United Nations.
From March 14-19th, Spectrum Dance Theater Company, along with 12 Argentinian dancers, will work under the direction of Donald Byrd. In collaboration, they will create and present a new work at La Usina del Arte that seeks to bring the under recognized artistic contributions of African Americans into the the light, a theme prevalent in the 2016 #RACEish season. Additionally, the program will include excerpts from Spectrum Dance Theater's repertoire, including selections from RAMBUNCTIOUS 2.0 and DANCE, DANCE, DANCE.
This collaboration will celebrate the relationship between the United States and Argentina, and is part of the U.S Embassy, Argentina's programming designed to promote the performing arts and increase artistic exchanges between the United States and Argentina. The U.S. Embassy and Spectrum Dance Theater will also implement workshops with diverse dance groups in Buenos Aires, including lectures led by Donald Byrd.
Workshops will take place from March 14th-18th. The performance will take place at La Usina del Arte on Saturday March 19th at 8:00PM. This presentation will be open to the public and free of charge.
September 17, 2015
2015/16 Season Announcement
#RACEish: An Exploration of America's 240 Years of (failed)
Race Relations
The current state of affairs related to race relations in America are decidedly fragile and in light of the growing necessity to encourage civic dialogue, Spectrum Dance Theater will focus its 2015/2016 season on programs and productions that instigate debate, conversation, and examination of RACE and EQUITY in America. As well, to encourage broad involvement in this dialogue, an aggressive social media campaign is very much a part of this season's efforts, encouraging the use of #RACEish to stimulate commentary and response.
#RACEish: America, 240 Years, will include:
The return of Donald Byrd's provocative and critically acclaimed THE MINSTREL SHOW REVISITED, a critique of the 19th Century black-faced entertainment genre whose legacy is still felt today and continues to play a significant role in black stereotyping;
The premiere of A RAP ON RACE, in collaboration with acclaimed actress and playwright Anna Deveare Smith, inspired by a 1970's conversation between white American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead and iconic black novelist James Baldwin;
RAMBUNCTIOUS 2.0: A Festival of Music and Dance…Continued includes five world premiere dances focusing on Black American composers, including esteemed composer T.J. Anderson and the gifted and versatile internationally acclaimed musician, composer and bandleader Wynton Marsalis;
DANCE, DANCE, DANCE A trio of dance works by artistic director Donald Byrd that underscores the Africanist Aesthetic in his pure dance works. Many (if not all) types of dance created in the United States are influenced by African dance, even ones that are not considered African-American. African dance influences a distinct American style characterized by angularity, speed, and intensity. While, the African origin is often overlooked because of ignorance that exists due to institutionalized Racism.
"Through the presentation of these works, and in light of all that America faces as she deals with the continuous reminders of this country's legacy of black oppression, Spectrum is putting its mission of producing and presenting challenging contemporary dance that engages with social and civic issues, front and center. How could we be a contemporary company and not deal with contemporary issues," explains Russel Stromberg, President of the Board.
Describing art's role in the community, Stromberg continued, "Each of these presentations has the ability to make us uncomfortable, make us think, educate us, and hopefully move us toward change. We are not just looking at how to present the best contemporary dance, but also at how we acknowledge the state of affairs, and feed our community with artistic expression."
Under the visionary and artistic leadership of internationally renowned choreographer Donald Byrd since 2002, Spectrum Dance Theater continues to produce some of the most ambitious works in contemporary dance. Considered to be one of the most important choreographers in modern dance, Byrd has created nearly 100 modern dance works for a broad spectrum of companies. Among his many awards is included a Tony nomination and one of the first group of Fellows to the American Academy in Jerusalem.
"Over my career I've used my art to address social issues and illuminate the underpinnings of social challenges. Today, the issues of race and equity are more critical than perhaps at any other modern time, and I find it impossible to continue work as usual without giving these issues due exploration through my craft," stated Byrd.
Byrd's considerable work with Anna Deveare Smith has resulted in the new A RAP ON RACE, bringing together two of the most prolific Black American arts provocateurs, Byrd and Smith, to revisit a real life conversation between James Baldwin and Margaret Mead. Byrd actually received a James Baldwin Fellowship from United States Artists, and Smith broke new theatrical ground with her one-woman plays, "Fires in the Mirror" and "Twilight", based on actual interviews that dealt with the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
So why RACEish in 2015? Byrd explains that the season is intended to provoke dialogue and spur further consideration of the issues we are experiencing today. On why the "ish", Byrd refers to it as, "a very popular term within Black American culture. It can be a substitute for something distasteful rather than a swear word, or it can also indicate that something is not altogether one thing, rather it is a bit of something. You would prefer to be race-ish over being racist, and while the subject matter might not suit everyone, this hopefully offers a safe place for people to enter the conversation," explains Byrd.
As well, to encourage broad involvement in this dialogue, an aggressive social media campaign is very much a part of this season's efforts, encouraging the use of #RACEish to stimulate commentary and response.
Spectrum Dance Theater is perhaps the only dance theater company in the nation to dedicate an entire season to race relations and equity, a topic that can no longer be ignored. This season will bridge cultural divides and create space for constructive conversations in ways only art can.
The 2015/2016 Season Schedule:
RAMBUNCTIOUS 2.0 – A Festival of Music and Dance… Continued
18-21 February 2016 – Cornish Playhouse
25-28 February 2016 – The Moore Theatre
5-8, 12-15, 19-22 May 2016 – Leo K Theater, Seattle Repertory Theatre
16-19 June 2016 – Cornish Playhouse
2015/16 US Touring Season Schedule:
Skirball Center for the Performing Arts – NYU // New York, NY
October 29-31, 2015
Texas Performing Arts – University of Texas // Austin, TX
November 4, 2015
Works and Process at The Guggenheim
November 2, 2015
The Guggenheim Museum // NYC, NY
American Dance Platform
January 14 & 16, 2016
The Joyce Theater // NYC, NY
RAMBUNCTIOUS: A Festival of American Music and Dance
January 30, 2016
Washington Performing Arts // Washington DC
January 8, 2015
Spectrum Dance Theater Announces Adam Miller
School andOutreach Program Director
SEATTLE, WA. – After a conducting a national search, Adam Miller has been chosen to lead the School of Spectrum Dance Theater. Established in 1982, the school reaches over 500 students annually and offers over 60 weekly classes to the community. "Adam's impressive professional dance background and deep connection to Spectrum's mission made him the ideal candidate," says Managing Director, Jill Leininger. "We look forward to seeing what his energy and vision will bring to our students."
Adam trained at North Carolina School of the Arts and the School of American Ballet. He was a Principal Dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet from 1980 to 1986, as well as with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and Hartford Ballet. He has been a highly sought after guest artist in the United States as well as in Europe, Asia and South America. He has performed major roles in nearly all the great classic ballets, as well as works by many of the great choreographers.
He founded and directed his own professional dance company, The Adam Miller Dance Project and is the founder and Artistic Director of the Provincetown Dance Festival. From 2008 to 2012, Adam was the Artistic Director of the Cirque Du Soleil shows, Kooza and Saltimbanco. He has worked as an agent/ manager at IMG Artists, and is a two-time recipient of the Artist Fellowship for Artistic Excellence from the Connecticut Commission on the Arts.
Adam is a familiar face at Spectrum, where over the past two years he has taught various classes to much popular demand. Other teaching credits include the North Carolina School of the Arts, The Hartt School of the Performing Arts and Vassar College. He continues to be frequent guest teacher in North America and abroad.
Adam succeeds Shawn Roberts, Spectrum's Founding School and Educational Outreach Director. Roberts, who has worked with the school for 18 years and continues to serve in an advisory capacity, says: "[Adam's] extensive background will allow the School of Spectrum Dance Theater to grow at a trajectory that is right in line with a vision we have had for many years now."
For more information, please contact Meghan Villanueva, Marketing Manager, at firstname.lastname@example.com or at (206) 325-4161.
October 16, 2014
Ongoing Internship Opportunities
Gain the competitive edge for the arts career you seek by gaining invaluable experience at Spectrum Dance Theater. Our administrative team is currently accepting resumes and cover letters for the following internship opportunities:
- Public Relations
- Board Relations
- Production Management
- Technical
The internships are unpaid. 8-10 hours per week with flexible hours are available. Interns have access to discounted classes, tickets, and rehearsal space at Spectrum.
The right candidate will be an excellent communicator and comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative working environment. Dance or theater knowledge is a plus.
E-mail your resume and cover letter to email@example.com with the subject: "Internship Title" Internship Application, First and Last Name.
Spectrum Dance Theater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, or disability.
August 22, 2014
CONTACT – Jill Leininger, Managing Director, firstname.lastname@example.com
(206) 325-4161
Virtue and Virtuosity: Spectrum Dance Theater's 2014-2015 Season
SEATTLE –Spectrum Dance Theater's 2014-2015 season will include live musical performance at every turn, opening in September with cellist Wendy Sutter playing Benjamin Britten's Cello Suites and closing with more than 10 local musicians joining Spectrum's stage for Carl Orff's Carmina Burana.
Artistic Director Donald Byrd has created a 14/15 season that is as diverse as its performance venues. From airport hangar to intimate studio performances, each piece considers human architecture—of the body and of the audience in relationship—with careful attention.
The works range from the highly lyrical to show-stopping musical theater to classical scenic cantata. And, though formally very different, Byrd says that the thematic thread is about acceptance and forgiveness within complex, and even broken, relationships.
"There is hidden virtue in all of us," Byrd says. "Each piece here—even Schoenberg's highly romantic music, which is inspired by the poem 'Verklärte Nacht' —centers one way or another on love and redemption."
On the heels of a successful tour to New York City this August, the Company will also travel to the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, Texas and inaugurate a new Armory performance space for Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in Tacoma, WA.
Spectrum is grateful to the Raisbeck Fund for Live Music and to a pledge from Board Chair Emerita Tricia Stromberg and her husband Russ for their generous support. Additional thanks to King-FM for media support of this season, which is rich with classical inspiration.
Season ticket packages for the performances below* can be purchased at spectrumdance.org:
Date(s): September 19-20, 2014
Venue: Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 7400 Sand Point Way NE
Choreography: Donald Byrd
Music: "Suite for Cello" "Second Suite for Cello" and "Third Suite for Cello"
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Musician: Wendy Sutter, cello
Date(s): November 9, 2014
Venue: Benaroya Hall, 200 University St.
Choreography: Donald Byrd
Music: "Verklärte Nacht"
Composer: Arnold Schoenberg
Presented by Music of Remembrance, with live music.
* "STUDIO SERIES (including TRANSFIGURED NIGHT)"
Date(s): November 14-15, 2014
Venue: Spectrum Dance Theater – 800 Lake Washington Blvd
Choreography: Donald Byrd
Music: "Verklärte Nacht"
Composer: Arnold Schoenberg
Performed with audio playback.
Date(s): February 5-March 1, 2015
Venue: 5th Avenue Theater, 1308 5th Ave
Choreography: Donald Byrd
Music: "Carousel"
Composers: Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
A co-production with 5th Avenue Theater.
Date(s): April 23-26, 2015
Venue: The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Avenue
Choreography: Donald Byrd
Music: "Carmina Burana"
Composer: Carl Orff
Arrangement: Wilhelm Killmayer
Musical Direction: Dean Williamson.
A co-production with Seattle Theater Group.
June 18, 2014
Spectrum Employment Opportunity:
School and Outreach Program Director
The School and Outreach Program Director at Spectrum, in collaboration with Artistic Director Donald Byrd, provides short and long-range educational and artistic leadership for the School of Spectrum Dance Theater, a 32-year old dance school that provides instruction in diverse dance forms to students of all ages, abilities and body types. The School and Outreach Program Director directs the work of more than 20 contract faculty and takes a leadership role in establishing institutional policies, practices, and direction for the School.
Development of Educational Programs and Faculty
• Hire and manage the school's faculty and accompanists for all education programs, classes and workshops in studio and off-site, including:
o 5 School Sessions per year
o Master Classes
o Summer Intensives and Camps
o Pre-professional Academy & Apprenticeship Program
• In consultation with Artistic Director, set and implement school curriculum;
• Supervise the School's part-time Academy Coordinator and Ballet Head;
• Work closely with Artistic Director to develop educational outreach projects for youth and adults in Seattle, including lecture demonstrations with the professional company, workshops and residencies;
• Maintain positive relationships with Seattle's K-12 public and private schools, area colleges and universities, and other community partners, including Pacific Northwest Ballet;
• Observe classes, providing feedback to teachers;
• Identify and positively address any classroom issues or complaints, providing exceptional customer service to all members of the Spectrum community;
• Teach at least 2 dance classes a week;
• Represent the School and Spectrum at community events and meetings, acting as an advocate and spokesperson for the organizational mission and educational approach;
• Work with faculty to prepare students for Holiday and Academy Performances, Student Choreography Showcase, and All School Demonstration, overseeing both the program and production staff.
Financial and Administrative Oversight
• In consultation with Managing Director, develop detailed budget proposals for all school programs and productions, and monitor budget performance throughout the year;
• Oversee the implementation of school procedures and policies and manage the class registration process with Studio Manager and front desk staff;
• Track class, workshop, intensive and camp registrations, providing Managing Director with regular enrollment reports;
• Ensure all School instructors' contracts are in compliance with the State of Washington Employment laws and uphold Spectrum's employment policies;
• Manage studio rental requests; inventory of all school related assets; and maintenance of the classrooms and equipment with Studio Manager;
• Attend monthly Board meetings, providing a report of upcoming performances, projects, income and expenditures.
Marketing and Development Support
• Contribute ideas to the annual marketing plan for the School of Spectrum Dance Theater to reach new youth and adult dance students;
• Coordinate all School of Spectrum Dance Theater marketing materials with Marketing Manager, including content ideas for the School website and e-newsletters;
• Attend development events and engage with donors about the vision of the school when appropriate;
• Assist Development Manager with donor stewardship and grant proposals as needed;
• Write class description copy for catalogues and other marketing materials.
Excellent leadership, supervisory, planning and organizational skills, with four years professional experience in educational program development preferred. Ability to communicate well with people of all ages, backgrounds, and learning styles. A broad knowledge of dance forms, a solid background in dance education, and a belief that the power of dance can be accessible to all. Flexibility and sense of humor a plus!
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional dance experience is required; advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience with budget and data management. Salary commensurate with experience.
For priority consideration, please send cover letter, resume, and a list of three references (including at least one teaching reference) by Monday, July 14th to email@example.com or:
School Director Search
Spectrum Dance Theater
800 Lake Washington Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98122
Download Spectrum School Director Job Description PDF
Spectrum Dance Theater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, or disability.
June 11, 2014
Marketing and Communications,
Summer Internship at Spectrum
Description: Spectrum seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist our marketing and communications efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing while working for an internationally recognized dance non-profit.
• Update and maintain SDT's social media presence, including scheduling Facebook updates
• Assist in planning, writing and managing monthly eNewsletter
• Draft and distribute news releases, media alerts and other stories
• Design flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for events
• Update the SDT website when needed
• Attend occasional staff meetings
• Reach out to the community organizations, general public and donors
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications
• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
• Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, Design, or Public Relations)
• Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop highly desired. Knowledge of HTML and graphic design a plus
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Enthusiasm for the arts, preferably with some experience in dance
Start Date: Summer internship, open until filled.
Hours: 10-15 hours/week, at least two days a week in the office.
Compensation: Stipend of $125 per week of work.
To Apply: Please a send cover letter and resume to email@example.com with subject line LAST NAME, FIRST NAME: Marketing&Comm Internship App.
Spectrum Dance Theater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, or disability.
May 2, 2014
GiveBIG on Tuesday, May 6 and SpectrumDancesBIG!
SEATTLE – On May 6, The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG shines a spotlight on the dynamic nonprofits that make this city such a great place to live.
Beginning at midnight and running through the day, make a donation to Spectrum through the Foundation's website and a portion will be matched by their sponsors. This is a great opportunity to make a difference to our work!
All donations received will play a vital part in helping us continue engaging Seattle audiences in innovative dance education projects and global caliber productions.
Join the buzz on Twitter using #GiveBIG and #SpectrumDancesBIG!
Inquiries: For further information, please contact Hayley Shannon, Development Coordinator, via email@example.com or (206) 325-4161.
April 14, 2014
Seven dance premieres coming up in exciting festival collaboration, May 15-24th
SEATTLE – We're delighted to present Rambunctious: A Festival of American Composers and Dance, May 15-17th at Fremont Abbey Arts Center and May 22-24th at Washington Hall.
The festival will contain a total of seven new works by choreographer Donald Byrd, each set to a string quartet of an American composer and performed live by Seattle chamber music organization Simple Measures.
The first weekend features compositions from the early 20th century—including George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and Vincent Persichetti– and the second weekend includes contemporary works from Charles Wuorinen, John Zorn, and a world premiere by Don Krishnaswami. Ives' Scherzo will be featured as the festival overture at each performance.
Times & ticket prices: all performances are at 8:00pm, with the exception of a 1:00pm matinee on May 17. Tickets are $25, with discounts available for students and seniors.
We're grateful to the Paul G. Allen Foundation, The Evelyn Sharp Foundation, and The Raisbeck Fund for Live Music for their support of this production.
Press/Media Inquiries: click here to read the full festival press release. For further information, images, interview requests and press tickets, please contact Katherine Flynn, Interim Marketing Manager, via firstname.lastname@example.com or (206) 325-4161.
April 11, 2014
Weekly classes with Visiting Teacher in Residence Jimu Makurumbandi start April 14!
SEATTLE – We're excited to announce weekly classes in Zimbabwean dance starting Monday April 14, led by our Visiting Teacher in Residence Jimu Makurumbandi of Zimbabwe.
Suitable for people aged 12 years and upwards, no experience is necessary to take part, and participants will learn the finest in Zimbabwean dance from a performer and educator that has toured extensively across Europe.
Further information/Cost: Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothes they can move in. There is a $16 drop in fee, and 10% discount for multiple classes. The first class on April 14 is $8.
About Jimu: A Marimba player and Shona traditional dancer, Makurumbandi's professional career started with a grassroots theatre company called Savanna Arts in Mbare. At 19, Makurumbandi joined Dance Foundation Course, a project created by National Ballet of Zimbabwe. During a one-year apprenticeship with Tumbuka Dance Company, Makurumbandi's dance training continued under Soukaina Edom Mafundikwa, Julie Knotenbelt and Neville Campbell. Makurumbandi has toured extensively in France and has been performing and holding workshops on Zimbabwean traditional dance and music across Europe.
In addition to master classes and intensives this summer, Makurumbandi will be teaching a weekly Zimbabwean dance class in our studios on Sundays from 12-1:30pm.
For more information, view the promotional flyer here or contact our Studio on (206) 325-4161.
March 18, 2014
Spectrum Dance Theater welcomes Zimbabwean artist Jimu Makurumbandi
SEATTLE – Spectrum Dance Theater welcomes Jimu Makurumbandi of Zimbabwe, who will be a visiting teacher in residence for one year starting April 6, 2014.
A Marimba player and a Shona traditional dancer, Makurumbandi's professional career started with a grassroots theatre company called Savanna Arts in Mbare. At 19, Makurumbandi joined Dance Foundation Course, a project created by National Ballet of Zimbabwe. During a one-year apprenticeship with Tumbuka Dance Company, Markurumbandi's dance training continued under Soukaina Edom Mafundikwa, Julie Knotenbelt and Neville Campbell. Makurumbandi has toured extensively in France and has been performing and holding workshops on Zimbabwean traditional dance and music across Europe.
In addition to master classes and intensives this summer, Makurumbandi will be teaching a weekly Zimbabwean dance class Sundays from 12-1:30pm at Spectrum Dance Theater's studio, beginning in April.
For more information please contact Katherine Spink, Interim Marketing Manager, via email at email@example.com or by calling the Studio on (206) 325-4161. Additional information, including videos, images and updates, can be found at www.spectrumdance.org or at Facebook.com/SpectrumDance.
February 6, 2014
Why Minstrelsy in 2014?
A letter from Artistic Director Donald Byrd
Dear friends,
I wanted to send a note in response to some of the curiosity, excitement and anger that
The Minstrel Show Revisited's marketing materials have stirred up over these past two weeks.
Some have asked: Is the use of this imagery still relevant? Why am I still making use of it, and how does it "read" differently now? Well, if you followed the Miley Cyrus coverage (outrage) around her performance at the MTV Music Video Awards, you'll see a) how the legacy of minstrelsy is still very much in play today and b) how easily polarized we become around issues of race, representation, and appropriation.
The residual impact of minstrel shows on 21st Century America is profound–not only as part of our theatrical history and traditions but also our society in general.
Race in America is complex and thorny, and any conversation about it requires equally complex responses. The Minstrel Show Revisited asks the viewer to consider race in a more nuanced way, as opposed to simply naming something "racist." For example, we can marvel at the skill of the performer but be horrified at the image. Should we applaud or boo? A complicated and contradictory response is an appropriate one.
But, making that point is not why I wanted to 'revisit' the piece. During the George Zimmerman trial, I was deeply affected by how reactionary the dialogue about race had become. I saw how the emotions on both sides often cut off any meaningful dialogue. I began to wonder: what would Seattle do with the opportunity to face those deep emotions head on?
I'm looking forward to some spirited talkbacks after the performances. In the meantime, an online conversation has started at #minstrelrevisited, and I hope you'll share your thoughts.
Donald Byrd
Artistic Director
January 14, 2014
Spectrum Dance Theater presents The Minstrel Show Revisited, February 20-22, 2014
SEATTLE – Spectrum Dance Theater (SDT) presents The Minstrel Show Revisited, a return to Choreographer and Artistic Director Donald Byrd's 1991 Bessie Award-winning work, February 20-22, 2014 at The Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center. This production is part of SDT's 2013-2014 season entitled "America: Sex, Race, and Religion" in which Byrd responds to these three quintessential preoccupations of the American psyche.
The Minstrel Show, originally performed in 1991, is Donald Byrd's satirical look at the often-derogatory song-and-dance tradition of minstrelsy. Byrd, in a January 1992 Los Angeles Times interview, said that his "motivation is not to authentically or historically recreate minstrel shows, but to make something that has a feeling of minstrel shows and is structured somewhat like them with more contemporary sensibility."
The Minstrel Show Revisited is not a strict revival of 1991's show, but rather a re-contextualizing of it. By culling elements from the original production combined with structural details from authentic 19th Century minstrel shows and weaving them together with contemporary references, including the Trayvon Martin slaying and the George Zimmerman acquittal, it creates a modern tapestry that underscores the lingering scars of racial, religious, and sexual bigotry in America. With traditional and popular music from the period by Scott Joplin and Stephen Foster, The Minstrel Show Revisited will also include original music by Mio Morales.
Performances will take place at The Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center on February 20-22 at 8:00 P.M. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for students and seniors, and can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com. Discounted group tickets are also available during the month of January.
Spectrum is grateful for corporate sponsorship from The Boeing Company and media sponsorship from KUOW. Additional photos are available upon request.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Pirwitz, Marketing and Communications Manager, at email@example.com or at (206) 325-4161. Additional information, including videos, images, and updates, can be found at www.spectrumdance.org or at Facebook.com/SpectrumDance.


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Protein 11 g22%
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Calcium 2.7% Iron 29.6%
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Washington Z. SyCip, PLH BOLk RNO1kl (born June 30, 1921) is a Filipino accountant. He is the founder of the Asian Institute of Management and the accounting firm SGV & Company.
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- BDO Unibank, Inc, (PSE: BDO), Adviser to the Board[1]
- Belle Corporation (PSE: BEL), Independent Director[2]
- Cityland Development Corporation (PSE: CDC), Chairman of Board, Independent Director[3]
- First Philippine Holdings Corporation (PSE: FPH), Independent Director[4]
- Highlands Prime, Inc., Independent Director[5]
- Lopez Holdings Corporation (PSE: LPZ), Independent Director[6]
- MacroAsia Corporation (PSE: MAC), Chairman
- Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (PSE: MPI), Independent Director[7]
- Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (PSE: MBT), Adviser to the Board[8]
- Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PSE: TEL), Adviser to the Board[9]
- Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB), Director[10]
- Philequity Management, Inc. , Director
- Officer First Class of the Order of the Polar Star (1987)
- Philippine Legion of Honor, Degree of Commander (1991)
- Order of Lakandula, Rank of Grand Cross (Bayani) (2011)[11]
- Ramon V. del Rosario Award for Nation Building (2012)[12]
- Washington Sycip Park in Makati, Metro Manila, was named in his honour on his 85th birthday.[13]
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Further reading[edit]
- Dalisay, Jose Y. (2009). Wash, only a bookkeeper : a biography of Washington Z. SyCip. Makati City: SGV Foundation and the AIM Scientific Research Foundation. ISBN 9789719194835.
- ^ BDO Unibank, Inc. - Annual Shareholder Meeting, 19 April 2013
- ^ Belle Corporation - Annual Shareholder Meeting, 22 April 2013
- ^ Cityland Development Corporation - Annual Shareholder Meeting, 4 June 2013
- ^ First Philippine Holdings Corporation - Annual Shareholder Meeting, 27 Mai 2013
- ^ Highlands Prime, Inc. - Annual Shareholder Meeting, 23 April 2013
- ^ Lopez Holdings Corporation - Annual Shareholder Meeting, 30 May 2013
- ^ Metro Pacific Investments Corporation -Annual Shareholder Meeting, 24 May 2013
- ^ Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company - Annual Shareholder Meeting, 15 April 2013
- ^ Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company - Annual Shareholder Meeting, 14 June 2013
- ^ Philippine National Bank - Annual Shareholder Meeting, 28 May 2013
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20140703163339/http://www.pcoo.gov.ph/photoarchives2011/photos-jul01.htm
- ^ http://www.aim.edu/blog/2012/07/chairman-emeritus-sycip-is-2012-winner-of-ramon-v-del-rosario-award-for-nation-building
- ^ Tribiana, Chit, A walk in Washington Sycip park (2012)


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Aims Transient elastography (TE) is a non-invasive sensitive tool for diagnosing cirrhosis in hospital-based cohorts. This study aimed to evaluate TE as a screening tool for cirrhosis among drug users.
Design Cross-sectional study.
Setting All treatment centres in the county of Funen, Denmark.
Participants Drug users attending treatment centres during the presence of the study team.
Measurements Liver stiffness measurements (LSM) by transient elastography using the Fibroscan device; blood tests for viral hepatitis, HIV infection and hyaluronic acid (HA) levels; and routine liver tests. Individuals with LSM ≥ 8 kPa were referred to the hospital for treatment evaluation. Individuals with LSM ≥ 12 kPa were recommended a liver biopsy.
Findings Among 175 drug users negative for hepatitis C, 13% had LSM = 8–11.9 kPa and 4% had LSM ≥ 12 kPa; elevated LSM was associated with a body mass index (BMI) > 30. Among 128 drug users with chronic hepatitis C, 19.5% had LSM = 8–11.9 kPa and 21.1% had LSM ≥ 12 kPa (P < 0.001). Repeat LSM at liver biopsy performed a median 3 months after screening showed a significant decrease (<12 kPa) among 30% (six of 20), and this was independent of alcohol consumption, BMI, age and gender. In 29 patients where liver biopsy was performed a LSM ≥ 16 kPa predicted cirrhosis with 88.9% sensitivity and 90% specificity.
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The McGill-Toolen Yellowjackets football team won Friday's away conference game against Davidson by a score of 29-28.
(September 21, 2012: Mobile, AL 36609) The crowd at Friday's league contest between the McGill-Toolen Yellowjackets (Mobile, AL) and the host Davidson Warriors (Mobile, AL), observed McGill-Toolen's football squad edge Davidson by a count of 29-28.
The Yellowjackets now own a 5-0 record. They play next when they travel to Daphne for a non-league contest on Friday, September 28. McGill-Toolen will play a Trojans squad coming off a 35-23 league win over Northview (Dothan, AL). The Trojans record now stands at 3-1.
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Weddings and special occasions at the Walnut Street Inn
First, we are a true B&B. Sunday through Thursday, weary road warriors find rest and rejuvenate to fight the good fight overnight. On weekends, we host couples, lovers, families, and friends. Occasionally, someone wants to get married here, or celebrate a special anniversary, and the old house seems to love it. Here are a few pictures of those special occasions. I hope you will think of us when the time comes. We will make sure your celebration will be a lot of fun, and very little work on your part!
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Pictures around the Walnut Street Inn
Folk want to know what the Walnut Street Inn looks like before they plunk down their hard earned money for a stay, so I've posted a few photos to give you the feel of the place. Please feel free visit or home page at www.walnutstreetinn.com or read our blog for further information at blog.walnutstreetinn.com
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10 Superheroes Jason Bourne Could Escape From
Film, Comic Books
I name two comic book characters. You then have to connect the two using only shared appearances in comic books (official appearances in comics only – no cameos like Terry Austin sneaking Popeye into the background of a panel and no outside comic book appearances, like cartoons and the like). You have to do so using less than six comics total. Covers and pin-ups do not count – only actual appearances in the same comic book story (so it doesn't count if they each appeared in separate stories inside the same anthology). Mythological characters and real people (by the way, unless a fake name is used for a real person, you can use the person even if they are not officially named in the comic) are unique to their own comic book appearances (so DC's Thor is different than Marvel's Thor, DC's Ronald Reagan is different from Marvel's Ronald Reagan, etc.). But a licensed character is the same in all of their various comic book companies (so the Marvel Red Sonja is the same as the Dynamite Red Sonja) and approved appearances by a real person can go across comic book companies, as well (so, for instance, you can use Marv Wolfman from his Teen Titans appearance to connect with Marv Wolfman in his Fantastic Four appearance). Approval tends to be the key (except for public figures, of course).
Every week, whoever connects the two characters in the least amount of turns gets to pick the next week's match- (in the event of a tie, the winner is chosen randomly). Last week was Prez Rickard to Barack Obama. Tuomas was one of a decent-sized group of people who got the connection done in two turns, using Pre-Crisis Supergirl and Post-Crisis Supergirl as the same character. I tend to believe that they wouldn't count as the same person, but I did not make that ruling, so I don't feel right excluding the connection. Tuomas is the one who got picked at random. Here is how Tuomas connected the two characters:
Prez Rickard met Supergirl (Kara) in Supergirl #10 (1974)
Supergirl (Kara) appeared with Barack Obama in Action Comics #901 (2011)
Tuomas' challenge is…
Judge Dredd to Marco Polo
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Whoever connects the two characters in the least amount of comics gets to pick the connection for next time around (I'll pick a random winner in the event of a tie)!
Remember, only authorized appearances in comic books count (for instance, Wolverine in Gen13 #13 and all Marvel characters in Savage Dragon/Destroyer Duck do not count)!
What's the shortest path if post-Crisis and pre-Crisis Supergirls are not the same character?
Of the current two, I have an idea who are the people connected to Dredd and Polo but am not sure if they have appeared in the same book (good possibility of that), and at least there should be a connecting character who has met both.
And usually I suck at this game.
Yay, figured this in three steps (with some google fu for books I hadn't read, but which hopefully are fine).
I could do this very easily if Doctor Who was one of the characters. The only problem is that the Doctor met Marco Polo on the actual Doctor Who television series, and not, as far as I know, in any of the comic book tie-ins published over the years.
After I suggested my solution to this, I found out there's an alternative solution where all the stories share the same writer! Extra points for anyone who comes up with that one.
Can't remember some rules, so all appearances of a Fictional character count, right?
What about Earth 2 versions of a character, how are they counted?
I can do it in just one step… if my Terra Nova fan fiction counts.
Paul L.: as far as I know an Earth 2 character is not the same as its Earth 1 counterpart. So you can't, for example, connect someone who appeared with the Golden Age Superman to someone who appeared with the Silver/Bronze Age Superman, unless you add as an extra step a story where the two Supermen met (like Crisis on Infinite Earths).
My feeling is that pre-Crisis Kara Zor-El is to post-Crisis Kara Zor-El as post-Crisis Kara Zor-El is to New 52 Kara Zor-El. Same with Wonder Woman–or, for that matter, post-Crisis Superboy and New 52 Superboy. There are substantial differences in their background and character, and all of them "started over" with the reboot, but Kara no more than Diana or Conner (is he even still called that?). The only difference I can see in her case is that she was gone longer between iterations. Heck, I can't even see saying the new Superman is the same guy we had last year if we don't do the same with Kara. (Batman and Green Lantern yes, because they kept going where they left off, but not Superman.)
Well, if you don't make the rulings, who should? The Kara killed in Crisis was never brought back later, was she? I don't see how she could count.
Becca: By that logic the pre-Crisis Wonder Woman and the post-Crisis Wonder Woman can't be considered the same character either, because she certainly also died in the Crisis and was remade from scratch.
What's the shortest path if post-Crisis and pre-Crisis Supergirls are not the same character?
Three. Mostly people using Prez's Sandman appearance and then Spider-Man or Superman to get to Obama (Spidey in the famous inauguration issue and Superman in the aforementioned Action Comics #901).
The Jeph Loeb Supergirl isn't as simple as being the "post-Crisis" Supergirl, per se. Lorendiac has an article that shows just how ludicrously complex the various Supergirls are.
If anything, Loeb's is a version of the Pre-Crisis Supergirl. She's the first feature character since the Crisis who was an Argo City resident named Kara Zor-El.
You are correct, buttler; they shouldn't be considered the same character. DC certainly did not, especially when you consider some of the lengths they went to to have a Wonder Woman (but not Diana) during World War II post -Crisis, when pre-Crisis she was for all intents and purposes the same character (the old excuse was that Earth-2 was just 20, 30 years behind Earth-1 in history).
Damn, Prez Rickard appeared in places other than Prez and Sandman? I must have that issue!
How would do Prez–Sandman–Spider-man–Obama? Where did Sandman and Spider-man appear together?
How would do Prez–Sandman–Spider-man–Obama? Where did Sandman and Spider-man appear together?
A whole bunch of times, starting in the Amazing Spider-Man #4!
In all seriousness, I'd guess that would actually be Prez – Sandman – Batman – Spider-Man – Obama, or something like that. Basically an extra step to a better-known Obama appearance.
It'd probably also involve Sleepwalker, which we all know is Sandman done right. Duh.
It was one issue of Supergirl from like 1974, Travis; she was wearing hot pants, peter pan slippers and a blue blouse with the S up on her shoulder almost at the time
I do in fact have that issue of Supergirl (which I probably picked up in the quarter bin when I was a kid), and I thought it was pretty awesome .
Becca, Supergirl sure had some awful outfits, huh? But that must be some wacky comics, Prez and Supergirl.
Actually, I was hoping when I read the new Action 9 that the Superman of Earth 23 was more obviously Obama, so then I could tie Obama to Luthor there, then Luthor to Death in that Action issue, then Death to Prez in that Sandman issue.
Although it is mentioned in Action 9 that president Superman is the best since Rickard in the '70s, or something like that.
(side note to Becca, I don't know if you've been commenting here a while or if I'm just noticing your name more lately, but you am a smart commenter on stuff. Just wanted to say!)
Aw, shucks, thanks Travis — I found the CSBG blog earlier this year and like a lot of it — I mean I don't get my name mentioned in Random Thoughts yet, but I'm working on it!
I actually remember that Supergirl issue a bit — but since I don't consider that character to have survived past Crisis, I figured it was a dead end — all puns intended. Prez was pretty whitewashed — a villain was trying to kill the President, and since his book was either still running or had just been cancelled, they used him — but it was nothing like the totally insane, goofy stuff in his series.
How would do Prez–Sandman–Spider-man–Obama? Where did Sandman and Spider-man appear together?
Not Sandman the character, Sandman the comic. Death appeared in an issue with Prez and Death appeared in an issue of JLA/Avengers that also featured Spider-Man.
Becca, Chad is mean, so don't hold your breath waiting for him to use a comment (I love Chad, I do!)
Death was in JLA/Avengers? Man, I need to get that out from the liberry again. Did Neil sign off on that, or was it a squint and you miss it appearance?
If it were relevant, would the appearance by Neil Gaiman's Death in that issue of 'Hulk' count? Or is it too implicit?
That's an interesting specific case, Sean. On the face of it it doesn't seem that different from Clark and Lois in Simonson's Thor or "Buried Alien" in Quasar, which were unauthorized and wouldn't count–but Peter David actually asked Gaiman and Levitz for permission to use Death, which makes this particular case seem a lot more "authorized." (Brian wrote about that a while ago: http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2011/07/22/comic-book-legends-revealed-324/) But at the same time it wasn't really licensed use or anything–didn't show her face, couldn't show her ankh. I guess I could see that one either way, but my guess is probably not. It's Brian's call, though, of course. I'm just thinking out loud.
My guess would be that anyone you'd want to link in that Hulk issue would be link-able in some other book, like the JLA/Avengers that Death apparently is in. But since it was an "okayed" appearance, I'd say it's probably useable.
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Manually closing and disconnecting SQL Server Management Objects (SMO) objects is not required. Connections are opened and closed as required.
When the Connect method is called, the connection is not automatically released. The Disconnect method must be called explicitly to release the connection to the connection pool. Also, you can request a non-pooled connection. You do this by setting the NonPooledConnection property of the ConnectionContext property that references the ServerConnection object.
Closing server connections when you are programming with RMO works slightly different from SMO.
Because the server connection for an RMO object is maintained by the ServerConnection object, this object is also used when disconnecting from an instance of Microsoft SQL Server when you program by using RMO. To close a connection by using the ServerConnection object, call the Disconnect method of the RMO object. After the connection has been closed, RMO objects cannot be used.
To use any code example that is provided, you will have to choose the programming environment, the programming template, and the programming language in which to create your application. For more information, see "How to: Create a Visual Basic SMO Project in Visual Studio .NET" or "How to: Create a Visual C# SMO Project in Visual Studio .NET" in SQL Server Books Online.
This code example shows how to request a non-pooled connection by setting the NonPooledConnection property of the ConnectionContext object property.
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This code example shows how to request a non-pooled connection by setting the NonPooledConnection property of the ConnectionContext object property.
{ Server srv; srv = new Server(); //Disable automatic disconnection. srv.ConnectionContext.AutoDisconnectMode = AutoDisconnectMode.NoAutoDisconnect; //Connect to the local, default instance of SQL Server. srv.ConnectionContext.Connect(); //The actual connection is made when a property is retrieved. Console.WriteLine(srv.Information.Version); //Disconnect explicitly. srv.ConnectionContext.Disconnect(); }


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Holland Focused on Rangers' Playoff Push
How DeShields Compares in the West
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Elvis Andrus singled in the go-ahead run and then stole home to cap a four-run seventh inning, and Prince Fielder hit a two-run homer to lift the Texas Rangers to an 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night...
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A look at six pivotal fights in Bernard Hopkins' career:
Pro Fight No. 24
Opponent: Roy Jones (21-0)
Date/Site: May 22, 1993; Washington, D.C.
Result: Jones by decision in 12
Why it matters: It was the first world title fight for both Roy Jones and Bernard Hopkins, for the IBF middleweight belt that James Toney had vacated in moving up to super middleweight. It was a big night: They fought on the undercard of a Riddick Bowe-Jesse Ferguson heavyweight championship. Apparently both Hopkins and Jones were overwhelmed by the occasion, despite Jones' famous bravado and Hopkins' new "Executioner" nickname. They seemed reluctant to engage and pulled back on their own punches. In Round 1, they combined to throw 61 jabs, and only two landed. Jones' left glove swayed down at thigh level as he jumped in with occasional hooks. Hopkins bull-rushed and landed a few good rights, but when the action was done, he had swung and missed 523 times. Television commentators likened the Washington, D.C., fight to watching legislators filibuster on C-SPAN.
Pro Fight No. 30
Opponent: Segundo Mercado (18-2-1)
Date/Site: April 29, 1995; Landover, Md.
Result: Hopkins by TKO in 7
Why it matters: It would be a more than a year before Hopkins would get another title shot: a road warrior 1994 bout against Segundo Mercado in Mercado's home country of Ecuador. Mercado put Hopkins on the canvas with a hard right to the chin in the Round 5, and Hopkins went down again in the seventh. But Hopkins came back to outwork Mercado, battering him with left hooks. Several times, only the ropes held up Mercado. The judges scored it a draw. Hopkins got a new chance against Mercado in the U.S. in 1995 -- and he capitalized. He swarmed and outpunched Mercado from the opening round until referee Rudy Battle stopped the fight in the seventh. He finally was a world champ. Hopkins said he'd watched tapes of Mike Tyson to rediscover his aggression. "I'm going back to what I didn't do against Roy Jones," he said, "giving no respect."
Pro Fight No. 44
Opponent: Felix Trinidad (40-0)
Date/Site: Sept. 29, 2001; New York City
Result: Hopkins by TKO in 12
Why it matters: Hopkins wasn't supposed to beat Felix Trinidad in Don King's middleweight title-unification series. But Hopkins had studied for this virtuoso performance for years. Hopkins circled, feinted, set traps and neutralized Trinidad's power. It also seemed as if Hopkins' prefight taunts had provoked Trinidad to come out too aggressively, and he walked into stiff rights. Hopkins landed more shots than Trinidad in every round. Just when it looked like Hopkins could nurse his big lead in Round 12, he threw a huge right to the jaw that floored Trinidad and ended the fight in the only stoppage of Trinidad ever. Hopkins also pioneered the practice of selling advertising on his back, receiving $100,000 to wear a temporary tattoo for an online casino.
Pro Fight No. 49
Opponent: Oscar De La Hoya (37-3)
Date/Site: Sept. 18, 2004; Las Vegas
Result: Hopkins by TKO in 9
Why it matters: Oscar De La Hoya's move up to middleweight was a golden opportunity for Hopkins, and he seized it. De La Hoya came out jabbing and dancing, scoring with left hooks low to Hopkins' body and his usual round-ending flurries. But Hopkins was hitting harder, aiming chopping rights and driving De La Hoya to the ropes. In Round 5, Hopkins landed a right that made De La Hoya stumble. Soon, De la Hoya was clinching in what Hopkins called a "death hug." In Round 8, Hopkins landed a serious right over the top, then another. De La Hoya answered with a left hook. Hopkins led on two judges' scorecards in Round 9 when he threw a left hook just under De La Hoya's rib cage -- the famous "liver shot" -- and the Golden Boy fell. De La Hoya, immobilized, couldn't get up by 10, and he pounded the canvas with his gloves in defeat.
Pro Fight No. 51
Opponent: Jermain Taylor (23-0)
Date/Site: July 16, 2005; Las Vegas
Result: Taylor by split decision in 12
Why it matters: Hopkins lost his undisputed middleweight title, and lost for the first time in 12 years. But at age 40 he nearly staged a remarkable comeback. He battered and bloodied the challenger in the last two rounds, but the rally wasn't enough. According to some observers -- and one judge -- Hopkins gave away the first six rounds, fighting cautiously as he and Taylor clinched and parried. Taylor, with his long left jab, was just a little more effective, and he made his early lead stand up. Hopkins would formally protest judge Duane Ford's scoring of Round 12 in Taylor's favor (a Hopkins round would have made it a draw), but the unified middleweight title had passed to a new generation. Hopkins got a rematch five months later, and the outcome was similar. Taylor avoided fading in late rounds and won unanimously. Hopkins' failure to rally put his future in doubt.
Opponent: Antonio Tarver (24-3)
Date/Site: June 10, 2006; Atlantic City, N.J.
Result: Hopkins by decision in 12
Why it matters: Hopkins beefed up to light heavyweight with fitness trainer Mackie Shilstone and trained against a stable of southpaws for what he called his farewell fight. Then he dominated the light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver. At the opening bell, Hopkins rushed in and grabbed Tarver as if to take measure of his strength. Then Hopkins spent the night charging in and out, landing straight rights, left hooks and flurries. An overhand right in Round 5 sent Tarver reeling, his glove touching the canvas for a knockdown. In Round 10, Tarver missed with a wide swing and fell onto the ropes as Hopkins walked away slowly, smiling. But he didn't walk away from boxing. He fought Winky Wright a year later.
Don Steinberg, a winner of the Boxing Writers Association of America's award for best column in 2005, covers boxing for The Philadelphia Inquirer.