Mixing the majesty of classic Beethoven and Ravel with the emotion of contemporary sentimental favorites, Washington D.C.’s National Symphony Orchestra wrapped up its 2011 American Residency tour of…
sdodsonFebruary 25, 2011
Forward in the Fifth, in partnership with The Center for Rural Development, is accepting grant applications for projects to advance educational attainment in communities in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. During…
sdodsonFebruary 17, 2011
Online technology will allow students who cannot attend the National Symphony Orchestra’s full performance on Feb. 24 at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset to still experience a portion…
sdodsonFebruary 16, 2011
Located in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty just off the New Jersey coast, Ellis Island was the gateway for more than 12 million immigrants seeking a new life…
sdodsonFebruary 15, 2011
Eleven years ago in the small town of Littleton, Colo., high school seniors Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris carried out one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history. Armed…
sdodsonFebruary 9, 2011
Eighth-grade students looking to develop skills in leadership, science, math, and community service can build all of those skills and more—all in a college environment—in The Center for Rural…
sdodsonFebruary 8, 2011
Lonnie Lawson, President and CEO of The Center for Rural Development, announced Emily Phillips of Monticello has been named Community Liaison and Sales Associate for the organization. As part of…
sdodsonFebruary 8, 2011
World-acclaimed conductor Hugh Wolff has appeared with nearly all of the major U.S. orchestras from New York to Los Angeles, and is in high demand on the international stage. Throughout…
sdodsonFebruary 7, 2011
Self-taught artist James Hood of McCreary County demonstrated the wet-on-wet oil painting technique made popular by legendary art instructor Bob Ross at a “Meet-the-Artist” reception on Feb. 3 to…
sdodsonFebruary 4, 2011
