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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Groove to R&B hits with the Binghamton Philharmonic
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Put on your best dancing shoes and get ready to feed the soul with some of the greatest Motown and R&B hits. The Binghamton Philharmonic is closing out the Visions Pops Series tomorrow at 7:30, featuring Capathia Jenkins in She's Got Soul. Jenkins started her career on Broadway, featured in musicals such as Newsies and Caroline, before traveling the world, singing her favorite music. She'll be accompanied by the 3 backup singers and the entire philharmonic orchestra. 'When I think about Gladys Knight, she's my favorite singer of all time. And just the fact that she sings with so much authentic soul. There's something about soul music that can move an entire auditorium, and you don't even know why. And I say this to the audience, if you here your jam, get on up,' Jenkins said. The concert will take place tomorrow evening at 7:30 at the Broome County Forum Theatre. Tickets are on sale now for $28. You can purchase your tickets online and find the program for the performance at SUNY Broome simulates disaster scenarios with local EMS Binghamton students celebrate Israeli Independence Day American Civic Association's annual All Nation's Parade and Festival Windsor students learn different jobs in medical field Brookside students get their hands dirty in the garden with CCE Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
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BCAC raises over $300k for local arts organizations
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – There was good news for local arts organizations on Tuesday as a fund created to support them raised more money this year. The Broome County Arts Council announced the recipients of its 2025 United Cultural Fund. This year, the Arts Council raised $307,000, a 12% increase over last year. $242,000 was divided up between seven major organizations to assist them with their operating costs. They are the Binghamton Philharmonic, Roberson, Tri-Cities Opera, Good will Theatre, Discovery Center, EPAC and LUMA. 'These funds will directly support local artists and organizations ensuring that our vibrant arts scene continues to inspire, enrich and honor Broome County,' said Chang. A dozen other non-profits and individual artists received $1,000 grants to support community projects. They include Music in the Glen, the Binghamton Downtown Singers and the Phelps Mansion Museum. Remarkable Women in our community: Victoria Kelly JUST demands enforcement of HALT Law during Tuesday rally BCAC raises over $300k for local arts organizations UE families react to administrator's controversial Instagram post Garage Taco Bar under new ownership Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
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Dallas composer visits with Binghamton Philharmonic
BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – A young, classical music composer from Dallas is in town to watch the Binghamton Philharmonic perform his work live. Composer Quinn Mason is from Dallas and is spending a week in residency with the Binghamton Philharmonic. As part of his residency, Mason has been touring the community, and speaking with different groups, such as giving a seminar about composition to music majors at Binghamton University. Mason says Binghamton has been performing his pieces for two years now, and the Philharmonic's director, Daniel Hege, is in constant communication with Mason, to make sure he's doing the music justice. 'If the conductor has any questions, if any of the musicians have any questions, the composer is there. You usually can't do that because most composers are dead. But, when you have a living composer, why not ask them all of the questions. I'll basically just be here for any questions that need answering, and support they may need, and I'm just listening,' Mason said. He will be attending the Philharmonic's matinee tomorrow at the Broome County Forum Theatre starting at 3:30, to hear his own piece titled 'Petite Symphonie.' After the concert, you'll get the opportunity to speak with Mason, and grab a signature. Tickets are on sale, and can be purchased at the Forum box office or online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
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Free tuition a possibility for adult learners at SUNY community colleges
(WIVT/WBGH) – SUNY Community colleges are gearing up for a new era of learning after Governor Hochul's recent proposal, offering free tuition to adults looking to continue their education. Hochul's historic proposal would make SUNY community colleges free for adult learners, ages 25 to 55, who are seeking a degree in high-demand industries such as nursing, education, engineering, advanced manufacturing and others. The chancellor of SUNY, John King, says the state would completely cover the costs of tuition, books, supplies, and other fees. King says to make it official, it has to make it into the governor's budget, which is expected to pass by April 1. 'We have four million New Yorkers who are working age and don't have a college degree. So, that's the population where we're looking to serve here. And we have a tradition of serving adult learners at SUNY. About 28% of our students are over age 25,' said King. King says SUNY can be flexible by offering weekend classes, night classes, online work, and even childcare on some community college campuses. SUNY Broome's president Tony Hawkins says the school will offer programs and events specifically for the adult learner demographic. 'Their connections as parents, their connections as people who have been already in the industry, provide a very different approach for us to engage them and make them feel a part of our community. So, these funds not only will help support the programs themselves but also ways that we can support adult learners,' said Hawkins. The chancellor says adult learners will still be offered additional financial aid through state or federal funds. If passed in the budget, King says the free tuition program could start as early as the next fall semester. You can read more about it at Free tuition a possibility for adult learners at SUNY community colleges Dallas composer visits with Binghamton Philharmonic Ross Park Zoo kicks off 150th Anniversary celebration Create custom cards for local seniors with Webb's Valentine's Day initiative Endicott man facing felony charges after drug and weapons bust Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
