Here is some important news for all of us:

As we look at our state's budget process, wondering why no one in office
seems to understand the importance of paying for a quality education, I
hope we all will remember to put in a good word for the arts here in
Tennessee.

Let me put it simply and personally. What would my life be worth without
music, theatre, dance and visual arts?

Nothing.

Kim E. Renz

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>Subject: ArtsChatt for the week of February 25, 2002
>Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 14:55:17 -0500
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>Those of us who care about the arts in Tennessee need to make note of two
>upcoming events.  First, representatives of the Tennessee Arts Commission
>and Tennesseans for the Arts will be in Chattanooga this Thursday, February
>28, at 10:00 a.m. at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre to discuss the funding
>situation for the Commission.
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>Then, on March 19, arts supporters from all across the state will gather in
>Nashville for the annual Arts Advocacy Day, an opportunity to learn about
>issues around arts funding and to let the Legislature know what the impact
>of cuts at the Tennessee Arts Commission will be on local arts and arts in
>education programs.
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>In fact, we've already been notified that funding from the State to
>subsidize the cost of needy children attending cultural field trips has
>already been eliminated for next year, and more cuts are expected.
>Altogether, arts programs in Hamilton County could lose as much as $200,000
>from the State next year, and that's bad news.
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>If you want to learn more or add your voice to those who are concerned about
>such cuts, plan to attend either or both events.  Both are free.  You can
>get more information on our website at www.alliedartschattanooga.org.
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>There are lots of great exhibits and performances taking place this week.
>Friday is March 1, which means Friday Freebee at the Hunter-a great
>opportunity to see the moving Jacob Lawrence exhibit at no charge.
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>Theatre fans will have several treats this week.  The Chattanooga Theatre
>Centre opens its hilarious production of Neil Simon's "Rumors" this Friday.
>The Broadway smash, "Rent", will also be in town at Memorial Auditorium this
>weekend for shows on Saturday and Sunday.
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>If you have only 30 minutes at lunch on Thursday, you can take in Theatre
>Sandwiched In's production of offbeat revue sketches by English playwright
>Harold Pinter at Wiley United Methodist Church, 504 Lookout Street.  You
>can't beat the price-free!
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>There are many more arts events this week, which you can find on our website
>at www.alliedartschattanooga.org.  There you can also get information on
>times, locations, and purchasing tickets.
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Kim Edward Renz
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Fine Arts Center, Department 1351
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403
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