ALIAS Awarded for Business “Excellence”
ALIAS was awarded with the Center for Nonprofit Management’s “Business Acumen In The Arts” award Sept. 20, 2011 at the annual CNM “Salute to Excellence” dinner. The award is supported by SunTrust Bank and is created in partnership with the Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville; it included a $4,000 grant. “The award focuses heavily on how an (arts) organization has practiced sound business principles in the creation of an initiative or program…while better serving the community,” said ALIAS Executive Director Jim Robert. ALIAS was recognized for The GLF...
Read MoreALIAS Turns 10
An important message from Zeneba Bowers, ALIAS founder and Artistic Director
Read MoreALIAS, Nashville Ballet Announce Collaboration, “Emergence”
ALIAS Chamber Ensemble will join forces with the Nashville Ballet and Watkins College of Art, Design & Film on May 17-19, 2012 to present “Emergence,” the Ballet’s annual showcase of new and emerging talent from across artistic genres. The collaboration will include a composition by ALIAS Executive Director and musician, Matt Walker. To be held in the intimate studios of The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, Emergence will include original dances set to music, film and other interactive elements. “ALIAS has been wanting to collaborate with the Nashville Ballet for...
Read MoreArtist Spotlight: Alison Gooding, violin
Q: How long have you been a member of ALIAS? A: I am a founding member of ALIAS and so proud to still be working on great music with our talented and creative musicians. It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this for 10 years. Q: What do you like most about being a part of the organization? A: ALIAS enriches my life in so many ways. I really enjoy being able to choose the pieces on which I work, and I love having creative input on the musical interpretation. It’s also very cool to be able to collaborate with composers. I really appreciate being able to talk to someone and...
Read MoreArts & Flowers food vendors provide “perfect pairing”
Beyond beautiful artwork and fabulous flowers, ALIAS Chamber Ensemble’s second annual Arts & Flowers also offers plenty of tasty treats! Miss Daisy King, the queen of Southern cuisine, will be on hand in person to present her latest modern twist on classic country cookery. Enchanted Events has crafted a custom signature non-alcoholic cocktail just for us — the Simply Symphony. If you want something stronger, sip on a beer from Bluegrass Brewing Co. or wines selected for Arts & Flowers by West Meade Wine & Liquor Mart. “We are thrilled to welcome our new...
Read MoreFLORAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Perri Crutcher for OSHi
2011 marks Perri Crutcher’s second year participating in Arts & Flowers, and ALIAS Chamber Ensemble is spotlighting this talented florist whose OSHi gallery in Nashville is widely known for its breathtaking beauty. Perri will be pairing with an artist during this year’s Arts & Flowers, and we can’t wait to find out who it is. Q: Your floral artistry is known world-wide – from London and Paris to Tokyo and, now, Nashville. Will you share with us a few of your career highlights? A: Having the honor to design floral décor for so many amazing people, like Princess...
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