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Ovation Awards $10,000 to Rochester Opera House in Rochester, NH<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Los Angeles, CA: Expanding upon its Stand for the Arts Awards<\/strong> initiative launched in 2017, Ovation TV<\/a>, America\u2019s only arts network, is partnering again with Comcast in 2020 to recognize an outstanding local arts, cultural, and educational organization. The initiative is part of the independent network\u2019s national arts advocacy platform called Stand for the Arts<\/a>, which supports arts access, advocacy and education. In recognition of its community contribution, Ovation awarded $10,000 to the Rochester Opera House in Rochester, NH. The announcement was made today by Sol Doten, Senior Vice President, Content Distribution Marketing, Ovation.<\/p>\n

Stand for the Arts Awards<\/strong> are awarded based on how well an organization empowers the community, builds strategic partnerships, drives engagement through volunteerism, and delivers creative programming.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether with Comcast, we\u2019re thrilled to provide support to organizations such as Rochester Opera House and the Rochester Performance & Arts Center, especially in times like these when art organizations need it most.\u201d said Mr. Doten. \u201cOvation encourages everyone to advocate for arts access in their community and to enjoy and support the arts in their own way throughout the pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEarlier this year, we completed our network expansion to serve the residents and businesses of Rochester,\u201d said Tim Kelly, Vice President of Government Affairs for Comcast\u2019s Greater Boston Region. \u201cThis award to the Rochester Opera House is another moment of celebration in the Lilac City. We appreciate the efforts of Ovation and its Stand for the Arts program.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Rochester Opera House has been awarded a $10,000 Stand for the Arts <\/em>grant to support their efforts. This not-for-profit organization presents an annual performance season of shows for children, teens, adults, and seniors. The organization has safely kept the Rochester Performance and Arts Center (RPAC) open during the coronavirus pandemic, fulfilling its mission to \u201ceducate, engage, empower, challenge, and inspire a community of all ages by presenting extraordinary and culturally diverse theatre, performance art, music, dance, and film on the city\u2019s foremost performing arts stage.\u201d Just around the block from the historic Rochester Opera House, RPAC is an intimate venue offering affordable entertainment, educational programming, and event spaces for private parties and community gatherings.<\/p>\n

In celebration of their award, Ovation and Comcast are partnering with Alton, NH, resident Mike \u201cDurkish Delights\u201d Durkee <\/strong>to create a #StandForTheArts piece celebrating the local arts community. Attendees of Rochester Opera House\u2019s annual event Porchfest \u201920 will be able to experience this temporary art piece on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at 32 North Main Street, Rochester, NH.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit: www.rochesteroperahouse.com\/porchfest<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information about Stand for the Arts and the Stand for the Arts Awards, visit:\u00a0 www.standforthearts.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About OVATION TV<\/u><\/strong> America\u2019s Only Arts Network<\/strong><\/p>\n

As an independent television, production, and digital media company, OVATION TV has an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture, and captivating entertainment.\u00a0 Showcasing a lineup of critically-acclaimed premium dramas, specials, documentaries, and iconic films, OVATION TV salutes innovative storytelling with popular programming that includes Murdoch Mysteries<\/em>, Riviera<\/em>, Frankie Drake Mysteries<\/em>, The Wine Show<\/em>, Miss Fisher\u2019s Murder Mysteries<\/em>, Versailles<\/em>, Grand Designs<\/em>, Amazing Hotels<\/em>, Chasing the Sun<\/em>, and Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations<\/em>.\u00a0 In 2019, Ovation became the official home for the 18-time Emmy nominated series Inside the Actors Studio<\/em>, a symbiotic partnership with The Actors Studio that explores the craft and art of acting and storytelling.\u00a0 Ovation also powers JOURNY<\/a>, the dedicated streaming service where art, culture, and travel intersect.\u00a0 The company has provided more than $15M in contributions and in-kind support to arts institutions and arts education.\u00a0 Its signature advocacy platform, STAND FOR THE ARTS<\/a>, includes a coalition of over 60 arts organizations, cultural institutions, and arts leaders throughout the country raising awareness about art\u2019s positive impact, protecting access for everyone, and encouraging action on behalf of the arts.\u00a0 OVATION TV is available on major providers via cable, satellite and telco systems including Comcast Cable\/Xfinity, DIRECTV\/AT&T U-verse, SPECTRUM, Verizon FiOS, as well as on demand.\u00a0 You can follow OVATION TV on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, OvationTV.com<\/a>, and through our App, OVATION NOW<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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