Happy Birthday Diane!  JEJ Artists and “Across the Arts” partner to host Virtual 80th Birthday Celebration for Legendary Organist Diane Bish

Happy Birthday Diane! JEJ Artists and “Across the Arts” partner to host Virtual 80th Birthday Celebration for Legendary Organist Diane Bish

THE FIRST LADY OF THE ORGAN:  A virtual celebration was orchestrated to mark the 80th birthday of the world-renowned organist Diane Bish.  Special guests included Ken Medema, Paul Jacobs, Angela Brown, Michael Barone, among others. Watch the video on “Across the...
World-Renowned Composer John Rutter to appear on “Across the Arts” Friday, April 30 at 11 a.m. EDT

World-Renowned Composer John Rutter to appear on “Across the Arts” Friday, April 30 at 11 a.m. EDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  (4/28/21) The internationally acclaimed composer and conductor John Rutter joins “Across the Arts” host Patrick D. McCoy for a live virtual conversation via Facebook Live and YouTube Live. The music of John Rutter for decades has...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Award-winning singer Norm Lewis joins the Coalition for African-Americans in the Performing Arts Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Award-winning singer Norm Lewis joins the Coalition for African-Americans in the Performing Arts Board of Directors

A High Profile Presence:  The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts makes yet another remarkable addition to its Board of Directors. FROM A PRESS RELEASE: Celebrated singer and actor Norm Lewis recently was named to the board of directors of the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Well-Respected Businessman, Philanthropist and Patron of the Arts Reginald Van Lee named Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Well-Respected Businessman, Philanthropist and Patron of the Arts Reginald Van Lee named Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts

With a record of excellence and leadership within several arts organizations, Reginald Van Lee has been named the new chairman of the board.   On Monday, February 8, 2021 it was announced that the highly regarded Reginald Van Lee will become the new Chairman of...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2021:  DC Area Arts Organization Set to Launch Ambitious Calendar of Offerings Leading Into Black History Month

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2021: DC Area Arts Organization Set to Launch Ambitious Calendar of Offerings Leading Into Black History Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  The Coalition for African-Americans in the Performing Arts announces its robust calendar of virtual robust programming: from concerts, panel discussions and more, leading into Black History Month, through mid-Spring. Continuing to provide...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Greg Watkins named Artistic Director of the Newly Formed CAAPA Chorale

Howard University Alumnus and Local Performer Greg Watkins to lead new African-American Classical Music Chorale under the auspices of The Coalition for African-Americans in the Performing Arts. NOTE TO PUBLICATIONS, EDITORS AND FREELANCERS:  All editorial coverage...