by Michele on March 10, 2010
The launch of the opera Angel of the Amazon was a big success! I was delighted to meet Evan Mack and hear his beautiful music. Peter Stein and I arrived at the apartment of art dealer Janos Aranyi, the location for this performance. Click on the photos to see them in full-size.
Here I am with soprano Erin Greene, who sang the Sister Dorothy arias, Evan Mack the composer, and Mara Waldman.
Nancy Rhodes is the artistic director of Encompass New Opera Theatre and Mara is the music director. Mara accompanied another soloist, David Salsbery Fry, who also sang ... (read more)
by Michele on February 25, 2010
There is a great mention of A Journey of Courage by Barbara Stang Richardson in this Dayton Daily News article. Click here to read it.
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This site shows photos of the sisters and the communities in Anapu where Sister Dorothy lived and worked. Click on both photo links–it is great to see her legacy living on in Brazil. Click here to see this website.
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Watch for more news about the new trial of the rancher Bida. This article (click here) outlines the issues of the trial, which will be held on March 31.
by Michele on February 25, 2010
On February 13 at Trinity University in Washington, my alma mater, there was a celebration of the fifth anniversary of Sister Dorothy’s death. Click here to read President Pat McGuire’s blog about the symposium and see pictures of the Stang family who were present. My son Michael attended to sell A Journey of Courage to attendees.
This weekend, February 28, I will be attending and speaking at the launch in New York City of Angel of the Amazon, the opera based on Sister Dorothy’s life.
Next week on March 4, I will be giving a reading at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, NC. ... (read more)
by Michele on January 29, 2010
As we approach the 5th anniversary of Dorothy’s death on February 12th, there are a number of events coming up in her memory.
Friday, February 12 – Hear David Stang talk about Sister Dorothy and Brazil at Holy Trinity Church, Phoenix, AZ.
Saturday, February 13 – Trinity University, Washington, D.C. – 1 p.m. – Main Building, O’Connor Auditorium
Look for more details here and on Facebook!
You will find me in New York City on February 28 for an evening featuring performances of arias from Angel of the Amazon, the opera composed by Evan Mack based on the life of Sister ... (read more)
