March 28, 2008
Bob Hiltermann Guest Stars on CBS Cold Case
Bob Hiltermann, friend of VSA Arts and Drummer of deaf rock band Beethoven's Nightmare, will guest star on the popular crime drama Cold Case this Sunday. Bob has a long career in acting and performing, including a recurring role as Walter Novak on All My Children.
The episode, titled "Andy in C Minor", will air at 8:00 pm, Sunday, March 30 on CBS. The episode is about an investigation into the 1996 murder of a popular deaf teen. Bob will guest star as the victim's bereaved father.
March 28, 2008
File to Receive an Economic Stimulus Payment
Social Security beneficiaries may be eligible for a cash payment of $300 to $600 if they file a tax return for 2007. Read more on the Hire Abilities Hawaii Economic Stimulus Payment page for instructions and information about where to find free tax help on each island.
February 21, 2008
Announcing the 2008 VSA arts Playwright Discovery Call for Scripts
The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Program invites middle and high students to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views through the art of play-writing. Playwrights may write from their own experience or about an experience in the life of another person or fictional character. Young playwrights with and without disabilities are encouraged to submit a script. Entries may be the work of an individual student or collaboration by a group of students.
The winning play will be professionally produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The winning playwright receives $2,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to see his/her play performed. All submissions must be postmarked by April 11, 2008 for consideration
