Harbour for the Arts

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Today's episode is brought to you by Papa John's of DC, Maryland and Virginia! Purchase a pizza  and use the code  OPERA to purchase a pizza in DC Maryland and Virginia and Papa Johns will contribute 25% of total sales to a performing artist or organization in our area now through March 31!  Once you order a pizza, log into my website using Opera2021 enjoy your pizza and watch the interview and concert!  While you are on the website remember to check out my new Color of Opera collection which

Today's guest is Italy's critically acclaimed Soprano, Elisabeth Agnethe Anderson. Mrs. Anderson  currently lives in Italy and has sung at some of the most prestigious opera houses in the world. Today we will be talking about her career as an opera singer in  Italy, how the pandemic has affected the cultural scene in  Italy, and her family. Email me if you would like a link to the show and you do not live in the DMV area (District, Maryland, Virginia). Write OPERA in the

Thank you to our sponsor Papa Johns Pizza. We are partnering to support performing artists  in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area between January 24, 2021 and March 31, 2021!  25% of sales using the promo code OPERA will go to  support the performing arts in our area. Order a pizza between January 24 and March 31 using  the promo code OPERA.Email 728productions@gmail.com with your proof of purchase, and a link will be sent to you to view the show starting January 24.If you do not order a pizza , or

Hannah Nacheman (@maestra_hannah) is a choral conductor, vocalist, and educator based in New York City. A lifelong musician and arts advocate, Hannah has performed on many prestigious stages including Alice Tully Hall, David Geffen Hall, the David H. Koch Theater of Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and Carnegie Hall.Hannah currently serves as Conducting Fellow to The Choral Society at Grace Church in NY, and has previously served as Director of the Primo Coro ensemble of the New Jersey Youth

🌸Episode: The performing and creative arts space has been one of the hardest hit sectors According to America for the Arts Artists performing and creative artists are among the most severely affected workers by the COVID-19 crisis. 62% have become fully unemployed. Nationally, our sector is  expected  to lose $50.6 billion in income in 2020. Findings are based on 19,600 survey responses. 94% of performing and creative artists report income loss.79% experienced a decrease in creative work that

We have invited an important guest today who has been fully involved in combating street harassment since 2005. Let’s welcome Emily May, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Hollaback. Hollaback! is a photoblog and grassroots initiative to raise awareness about street harassment and workplace harassment  by posting photographs and narrative accounts of individuals' encounters. It’s an organization running by local activists in 79 cities, 26 countries, and operates in 14 languages.Guest:

Today's guest is Lameka!  the owner of  Capitol Chic Designs (formerly Pink Bow Ties) is a stationery company based in Columbia, Maryland. The company started  out making simple stamps, it wasn’t long before their line of stickers and custom dolls became their most popular and favorite product. Their product line includes dolls that represents all ethnicities and incorporates details such as hair wraps, hair styles, clothing and accessories to give them each their own unique personality. Capitol