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Dance Concert Takes the Stage May 11
Mercersburg Academy will present the Spring Dance Concert Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Burgin Center for the Arts’ Simon Theatre. This event is free and open to the public. The production runs about an hour and a half and is composed of 26 dances, covering all...
New Recreational Park to Enhance Opequon Creek Access Approved by Berkeley County Commission
The Berkeley County Commission has approved a new recreational project at the Stone Bridge site along Opequon Creek, east of Martinsburg, West Virginia. This decision allows for the creation of a park covering over six acres south of the Van Metre Ford Bridge at the intersection of Golf Course and Blairton roads. The lease agreement with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) aims to enhance the area with recreational facilities.
Why did Fulton Theatre’s IDEA committee dissolve?
The Fulton Theatre’s decision to dissolve its IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) committee has sparked discontent among some of its members. Kareena Rios, a former committee member, shared her insights on the matter during an interview on The Spark. Rios expressed disappointment, suggesting that the committee, tasked with addressing diversity and equity within the theater, was doomed from the start. The dissolution of the committee raises questions about the theater’s commitment to inclusivity and representation within its operations. Rios’s commentary sheds light on potential shortcomings in the theater’s approach to diversity initiatives. The decision to disband the committee comes amid broader conversations about equity and inclusion in the arts and entertainment industry. It underscores the complexities and challenges inherent in implementing meaningful change within institutions. The theater’s move has not only disappointed its former committee members but also prompted reflections on the efficacy of diversity initiatives in the entertainment sector. As stakeholders and observers continue to grapple with these issues, the incident at the Fulton Theatre serves as a reminder of the ongoing work needed to foster genuine inclusivity and equity within cultural institutions, and Lancaster City.
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