Arts America: Enjoying the Best Art Museums, Theater, Classical Music, Opera, Jazz, Dance, Film, and Summer Festivals in America
- ISBN-10
- 1935396358
- ISBN-13
- 9781935396352
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 544
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-10-06
- Publisher
- Huntington Press Inc
- Author
- Jeffrey Compton
Description
Arts America is the only book that gives you the inside arts scoop on the 20 most significant U.S. cities for the fine and performing arts, as well as major arts festivals throughout the country. Arts America provides all the important details for hundreds of arts organizations, including websites, public-transportation options, handicapped access, hours, and admission fees, along with potent strategies for saving money via free days, discounted performances, subscriptions and memberships, and myriad half-price opportunities. For many listings, the knowledgeable editors of Arts America share their informed observations and discuss important background details that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the arts.
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- 2014-03-17
- 534 pages
- Paperback
- Huntington Press Inc
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