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“The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that may be awarded by the United States government. It is presented by the President of the United States, in the name of Congress, and is conferred only upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the [...]
The DBCHS is YOUR Humane Society The Mission of the Danville-Boyle County Humane Society (DBCHS) is to promote the humane treatment of companion animals through sheltering, adoptions, community education, and spay/neuter programs. We are a stand-alone, local non-profit entity. We do not receive funding from national animal organizations and are dependent upon individuals and businesses [...]
A note from Afa Sadykhly Dworkin, Executive and Artistic Director: This year's theme represents a figurative dialogue, showcasing a selection of great gems from two eras (baroque and contemporary), while accenting the program with works by composers of color. The architecture of the program pays homage to great 20th century composers who were either deeply interested [...]
Sphinx Virtuosi and the Catalyst Quartet at the Norton Center give depth to Latin American Studies and African and African-American minors. It is no secret how important role models are in the choices and development of children and young adults. When asked “What do you want to be when you grow up?” we look to [...]
Brazil is perhaps best known as a place of cultural fusion, and no part of the country represents that trait more fully than the northeastern state of Bahia, home of world-renowned performance troop Balé Folclorico Da Bahia. Bahia was the site of the first Portuguese settlement in Brazil in 1500, and it had been home [...]
The Norton Center not only showcases the best on-stage talent from around the globe each season, our grand foyer exhibition space houses work from incredible visual artists as well. Recently, seven new pieces by six different artists were donated to the Center and range in medium from still life to sculpture. These works were generously donated by Marilynn Karp, [...]
Ever wonder what the Norton Center and Centre College staff really think of the shows that happen on our stages? Check out our staff picks below! "While I am truly excited about all of the upcoming shows, I am especially looking forward to The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer. We have had many requests [...]
FRIENDS, Chances are most of us are not originally from the place we currently reside. Many of our ancestors, whether just one generation back or several, are from somewhere else. Within our own families and our own lives, we have moved at least once in our life. Some people have explored new destinations so often [...]
1. VERY FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT I… Often take late-night walks alone listening to music; I’m sometimes amazed that almost no one is out doing their thing except me. 2. WHEN I’M NOT ON TOUR I… love chilling at home; hanging with people or animals I like; listening to or writing music, jamming with friends; [...]
Seraphic Fire – and The Kings Singers, Chanticleer, Cantus, Stile Antico, VOCES8, The Hilliard Ensemble, The Sixteen, The Monteverdi Choir, Musica Sacra, Conspirare, The Tallis Scholars, Voices of Ascension, The Swingle Singers, Continuum, Anonymous 4, the Cambridge Singers – I’ve barely started listing small vocal ensembles and choirs which are truly excellent by any measure [...]
