performing arts
noun
: types of art (such as music, dance, or drama) that are performed for an audience
a high school for the performing arts
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Mahogany Jones is the program coordinator for The Yunion's performing arts summer program, one of three camps offered by the nonprofit.
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Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Nearby, the old Beverly Hills Post Office (built in 1934 and now part of The Wallis performing arts center) contains WPA-era murals that, again, most people walk past on their way to valet parking.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
In a separate action, the union has also called on all professionals in the performing arts, media, and publishing sectors to join a protest against Bolloré in front of the legendary Olympia music hall in Paris, which is owned bby Vivendi, in which the Bolloré Group.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Before moving to the online school in eighth grade, Clark attended middle school at San Diego Creative and Performing Arts School, a public magnet school with a focus on visual and performing arts.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
His work earned widespread acclaim, including 18 Joseph Jefferson Awards and numerous other honors recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the performing arts.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
For 33 years, CBS’ flagship late-night talk show has been synonymous with the historic performing arts venue (that’s more than a decade before Google Maps first debuted on BlackBerry devices).
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 22 May 2026
Since 1996, the Wertheim family has donated tens of millions to Florida International University, supporting the performing arts center, nursing school and medical school.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The district is also considering eliminating field-trip funding tied to programs and events including Junior Achievement BizTown, Junior Achievement Finance Park, performing arts recognition events and Cabarrus Arts Council programming.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Nearby, the old Beverly Hills Post Office (built in 1934 and now part of The Wallis performing arts center) contains WPA-era murals that, again, most people walk past on their way to valet parking.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
In a separate action, the union has also called on all professionals in the performing arts, media, and publishing sectors to join a protest against Bolloré in front of the legendary Olympia music hall in Paris, which is owned bby Vivendi, in which the Bolloré Group.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Before moving to the online school in eighth grade, Clark attended middle school at San Diego Creative and Performing Arts School, a public magnet school with a focus on visual and performing arts.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
His work earned widespread acclaim, including 18 Joseph Jefferson Awards and numerous other honors recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the performing arts.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
For 33 years, CBS’ flagship late-night talk show has been synonymous with the historic performing arts venue (that’s more than a decade before Google Maps first debuted on BlackBerry devices).
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 22 May 2026
Since 1996, the Wertheim family has donated tens of millions to Florida International University, supporting the performing arts center, nursing school and medical school.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The district is also considering eliminating field-trip funding tied to programs and events including Junior Achievement BizTown, Junior Achievement Finance Park, performing arts recognition events and Cabarrus Arts Council programming.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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