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David Itkin

2008-02-15T14:10:22Z

Maegan:

[[Image:Itkin-2.jpg|thumb|Maestro David Itkin. Photo by Ben Dobbs.]]
'''David Itkin''' is conductor of the [[Arkansas Symphony Orchestra]]. Itkin is both a nationally and internationally known conductor. In addition to his work as the principle conductor of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 1992, and the Abilene Philharmonic, a position he acquired in 2005, he has also guest-conducted orchestra all over the world. He has conducted in forty-four states and fifteen countries. His work has taken him to San Diego, Indianapolis, Baltimore, and Reno, as well as to Winnipeg, Canada, Seoul, South Korea, and Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Before coming to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Itkin held positions with the Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra (Chicago), the Kingsport Symphony (Tennessee), the Birmingham Opera Theatre (Alabama), and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

In addition to he work as a conductor, he is also an accomplished composer. "Jonah" (2000), a tone poem for narrator and orchestra was nominated for the 2001 Pulitzer Prize. His oratorio "Exodus" premiered in April 2005, narrated by William Shatner.

==References==

==External links==
*[http://honors.uca.edu/hcol/showthread.php?t=21128 Ben Dobbs, "Maestro David Itkin: An Oral History," March 21, 2006]

==Contact info==

David Itkin

2008-02-15T14:09:57Z

Maegan:

[[Image:Itkin-2.jpg|thumb|Maestro David Itkin. Photo by Ben Dobbs.]]
'''David Itkin''' is conductor of the [[Arkansas Symphony Orchestra]]. Itkin is both a nationally and internationally known conductor. In addition to his work as the principle conductor of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 1992, and the Abilene Philharmonic, a position he acquired in 2005, he has also guest-conducted orchestra all over the world. He has conducted in forty-four states and fifteen countries. His work has taken him to San Diego, Indianapolis, Baltimore, and Reno, as well as to Winnipeg, Canada, Seoul, South Korea, and Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Before coming to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Itkin held positions with the Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra (Chicago), the Kingsport Symphony (Tennessee), the Birmingham Opera Theatre (Alabama), and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

In addition to he work as a conductor, he is also an accomplished composer. "Jonah" (2000), a tone poem for narrator and orchestra was nominated for the 2001 Pulitzer Prize. His oratorio "Exodus" was premiered in April 2005, narrated by William Shatner.

==References==

==External links==
*[http://honors.uca.edu/hcol/showthread.php?t=21128 Ben Dobbs, "Maestro David Itkin: An Oral History," March 21, 2006]

==Contact info==

Jim Dailey

2008-02-01T17:41:16Z

Maegan:

'''Jim Dailey''' (b. July 31, 1942) was became Mayor of Little Rock on January 1, 1995. As mayor, Daily pushed for the implementation of two revitalization plans to bring Little Rock into the new millennium: [[FUTURE-Little Rock]] and [[Vision Little Rock]].

Dale Chihuly

2008-02-01T17:30:43Z

Maegan:

'''Dale Chihuly''' (b. 1941) is an artist best known for his work with glassblowing. He revolutionized the studio glassblowing movement by turning from the convention of solitary studio art to collaborative art. In 2000, he designed the ''Crystal Tree of Light'' for the White House millennium celebration under [[William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton]]. The tree is now on permanent exhibit at the [[Clinton Presidential Center]]. Other works of Chihuly are on display in London, New York, and Kew.

Dale Chihuly

2008-02-01T17:30:09Z

Maegan:

'''Dale Chihuly''' (1941- )is an artist best known for his work with glassblowing. He revolutionized the studio glassblowing movement by turning from the convention of solitary studio art to collaborative art. In 2000, he designed the ''Crystal Tree of Light'' for the White House millennium celebration under [[William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton]]. The tree is now on permanent exhibit at the [[Clinton Presidential Center]]. Other works of Chihuly are on display in London, New York, and Kew.

Old State Capitol

2008-02-01T17:28:56Z

Maegan:

'''The Old State Capitol''', or Old State House, is the oldest surviving state capitol west of the Mississippi River. It became the official seat of government in 1836 when Arkansas was admitted as the 25th state, although the building was not complete. Much of the construction process was performed by slaves, such as the making of bricks. The building was completed in 1842.

The building is located approximately one mile east of the present state capitol, which became the new seat of government in 1911. The Old State House was used for a variety of purposes after the capitol was moved, such as a memorial site and a meeting place for political groups. In 1941, it became a museum by an act of legislature and remains so until this day.

The Old State House is a notable site in relation to [[William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton]] as it was the location of his 1992 and 1996 election-night celebrations.

Old State Capitol

2008-02-01T17:27:31Z

Maegan: New page: '''The Old State Capitol''', or Old State House, is the oldest surviving state capitol west of the Mississippi River. It became the official seat of government in 1836 when Arkansas was ad...

'''The Old State Capitol''', or Old State House, is the oldest surviving state capitol west of the Mississippi River. It became the official seat of government in 1836 when Arkansas was admitted as the 25th state, though he building was not complete. Much of the construction process was performed by slaves, such as the making of bricks. The building was completed in 1842.

It is located approximately one mile east of the present State Capitol building, which became the new seat of government in 1911. The Old State House was used for a variety of purposes after the capitol was moved, such as a memorial site and a meeting place for political groups. In 1941, it became a museum by an act of legislature and remains so until this day.

The Old State House is a notable site in relation to [[William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton]] as it was the location of his 1992 and 1996 election-night celebrations.

Dale Chihuly

2008-02-01T16:49:59Z

Maegan: New page: Dave Chihuly (1941- )is an artist best known for his work with glassblowing. He revolutionized the studio glassblowing movement by turning from the convention of solitary studio art to col...

Dave Chihuly (1941- )is an artist best known for his work with glassblowing. He revolutionized the studio glassblowing movement by turning from the convention of solitary studio art to collaborative art. In 2000, he designed the ''Crystal Tree of Light'' for the White House millennium celebration under [[William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton]]. The tree is now on permanent exhibit at the [[Clinton Presidential Center]]. Other works of Chihuly are on display in London, New York, and Kew.