The Year of Tony Bennett would like to wish Susan Benedetto a very happy and joyous birthday.
Arts Education Op Ed
Susan & I have an OpEd in @NYDailyNews about our work with @ETA_ArtsEd & new funding for the arts in @NYCSchools: http://t.co/j5FJwNENG3
— Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett) June 27, 2014
Tony and Susan on Arts Education and Optimism
Tony Bennett and Susan Benedetto did an interview on CNN about the students at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts and the relationship with The Gap this Christmas.
As someone who studied drama and music in high school, I cannot agree more about the value of arts education to encourage success in students. I learned so many of the lessons I needed to succeed in life in my high school arts education: how to create as part of a team as well as on my own; how you have to practice and then practice some more because nothing comes that easily; how you are just one part of the group and it’s up to everyone in the group to help everyone succeed; and how be responsible and do what you say you’re going to do — be on time, be prepared with your own stuff, and to be ready to help others succeed. Even though I now work in the business world, I follow these guidelines every day in my work relationships and am much better person because of my early arts education.
Exploring the Arts Gala 2012
Tonight is the annual gala for ETA. Looks like a great event for an even greater cause.
Excellent wrap-up article about the gala, which raised $1.2 million!
Exploring the Arts on Twitter: "@itstonybennett closing the night with another incredible performance! #ETAGala12 was a HUGE success. Thanks for following. Goodnight! / Twitter"
@itstonybennett closing the night with another incredible performance! #ETAGala12 was a HUGE success. Thanks for following. Goodnight!
Exploring the Arts on Twitter: "The one and only @barbarajwalters now presenting award to tonight's honorees Deborah & Allen Grubman. #ETAGala12 / Twitter"
The one and only @barbarajwalters now presenting award to tonight's honorees Deborah & Allen Grubman. #ETAGala12
Tony Bennett on Twitter: "My son and manager Danny takes the stage to introduce Barbara Walters. @ETA_NYC #etagala12 pic.twitter.com/TlAwaeWw / Twitter"
My son and manager Danny takes the stage to introduce Barbara Walters. @ETA_NYC #etagala12 pic.twitter.com/TlAwaeWw
Katie Couric on Twitter: "Wonderful night for a wonderful cause! All dolled up to support @itstonybennett, Susan & Exploring the Arts! #ETAGala12 http://t.co/L1oe7qZm / Twitter"
Wonderful night for a wonderful cause! All dolled up to support @itstonybennett, Susan & Exploring the Arts! #ETAGala12 http://t.co/L1oe7qZm
Tony Bennett on Twitter: "There are some very special people in this photo- @katiecouric, Regis Philbin and Nancy Pelosi. @ETA_NYC #ETAGala12 pic.twitter.com/CbWnq5CB / Twitter"
There are some very special people in this photo- @katiecouric, Regis Philbin and Nancy Pelosi. @ETA_NYC #ETAGala12 pic.twitter.com/CbWnq5CB
Exploring the Arts on Twitter: "And now for our host: @katiecouric / Twitter"
And now for our host: @katiecouric
Tony Bennett on Twitter: "The surprise guest tonight is Sting! So honored that he is sharing his talent with us. @ETA_NYC #ETAGala12 pic.twitter.com/23DdUctY / Twitter"
The surprise guest tonight is Sting! So honored that he is sharing his talent with us. @ETA_NYC #ETAGala12 pic.twitter.com/23DdUctY
Tony Bennett on Twitter: "Tonight will be a great evening to support arts education in public schools. I'll send updates and pictures. @ETA_NYC #ETAGala12 / Twitter"
Tonight will be a great evening to support arts education in public schools. I'll send updates and pictures. @ETA_NYC #ETAGala12
The Value of Arts Education
Tony Bennett on Twitter: "Here's a letter Susan and I wrote to the NYT on the role of arts education in building character. http://t.co/FF2xY9IZ / Twitter"
Here's a letter Susan and I wrote to the NYT on the role of arts education in building character. http://t.co/FF2xY9IZ
Please read this letter from Mr. Bennett and Susan Benedetto in today’s New York Times about the value of an arts education in building character in school children. Just click the link in Mr. Bennett’s tweet to read.
The work that Exploring The Arts does has enormous value for children.
Please join the Year of Tony Bennett in supporting Exploring The Arts.