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Artpark announces organizational & strategic business updates Organizational changes, selection of new ticketing platform & New York State Film Production Facility designation Artpark & Company revealed With 10,500 square-feet of space, organizational and strategic up- the theater stage offers signifi - dates as it works toward contin- cant space for soundstage work. ued future growth. Furthermore, Artpark’s pictur- The board of directors an- esque 150-acre park setting pro- nounced Sonia Kozlova Clark as vides additional opportunities for president of Artpark. Clark, who fi lming. has served as the organization’s Clark said, “We are pleased to executive director since 2016, will receive this special designation continue to lead Artpark. and the opportunity to participate Joanne Bauer, chairwoman of in the region’s growing fi lm indus- the board, said, “Sonia has been try. Through our ongoing master instrumental in developing a new plan process, we have identifi ed vision for Artpark and her accom- areas for new growth, especially plishments are numerous. Her in our offseason period. Film ac- appointments to various Artistic tivity can not only attract funds to committees have been well de- help support Artpark’s mission, served and exemplify her impor- but shine a national and interna- tance in the arts. Her creativity tional spotlight on us as well.” to keep Artpark relevant during Any queries regarding fi lming these unprecedented times has opportunities at Artpark can be been outstanding. She under- directed to Clark at sclark@art- stands the importance of the arts park.net. and continues to serve our West- While public events at Artpark ern New York community.” have not yet commenced for 2021, Artpark also announced Dave the community is still welcome Wedekindt, who has served as to enjoy the outdoor art instal- director of marketing and sales lations, the Percussion Garden, since 2018, was promoted to vice Native American Peace Garden, president of concerts and market- zational changes, Artpark also experience, and ticket sales will The Artpark box offi ce remains “Cover The Water” sonic tour app ing. shared strategic business updates. benefi t from the broad exposure closed for in-person sales as staff- by the Holladay Brothers, walk- “Dave has been a tremendous •Artpark has selected Tick- that Ticketmaster’s platform pro- ers continue to work remotely. ing trails, fi shing and other free asset to the Artpark team. His etmaster as its new offi cial tick- vides. Patrons will enjoy expand- Any questions regarding ticket- opportunities for recreation and contributions to our organization eting services provider. As the ed service with comparable fees ing can be directed to artpark@ relaxation open daily from dawn are many, and his market exper- organization looks ahead to both as in the past.” artpark.net or by phone at 716- until dusk. tise is unmatched,” Clark said. continuation and expansion of Tickets for upcoming events 754-4375 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Patrons are also encouraged to “Dave’s expanded responsibilities programming and strategic part- can now be purchased at www. weekdays. join “Artpark Live: A campaign for toward growing our large-scale nerships, it was determined the ticketmaster.com. Tickets pur- •Artpark’s Mainstage Theater a vibrant future.” Tax-deductible music concerts are going to be industry-leading ticket sales and chased via the former ticketing has achieved status as a Qualifi ed contributions help the nonprofi t the key to Artpark’s long term de- service company was the best fi t. provider (Tickets.com) for 2020 Film Production Facility in New Artpark & Company continue its velopment as a multifaceted arts A press release said, “Ticketmas- performances that were resched- York state under the regulations mission to create, nurture and organization.” ter is on the leading edge in tech- uled to 2021 remain valid and do governing the Empire State Film present the arts. Visit www.art- In addition to these organi- nology, capacity and consumer not need to be replaced. Production Tax Credit program. park.net for more information.
Series is an imaginative continuation of ‘The Karate Kid’ story Continued from Page 6 one, and fl eshing out those charac- that certainly know them, most spe- pleasures to work with. I think 34 years at that point, being they come from such a place of pas- ters in season two. But I think sea- cifi cally, for their roles in “The Karate It really goes to show like, man, like, “Johnny is the villain.” And just sion – and it’s infectious. It starts at son three really is like what they’ve Kid.” They know them as sort of sleazy people – I don’t want to say hated, but in 30 minutes, having them be like, the top, and they love it, and we love been wanting to do all along. I think ’80s bad guys, if you will. What can you for lack of a better word, people hat- “Actually, I really like Johnny now.” it, and Ralph and Billy are just inspir- once they’ve gained the trust of the tell us about what these men are like ed Johnny when they watch that fi rst I think it goes to show just how ing to work with. I think that it just audience and now, obviously, people in real life? movie. And they really were so angry much, not only how good of an actor shows we got heart. enjoy the show, now they can tell the •Xolo Maridueña: Oh man and believed that he was the true vil- Billy is, but how believable the uni- Q: Ralph has said in different in- stories that they really want to tell – à (laughs). OK, so I’ll start with Mar- lain. And I think it’s so cool to see verse is. terviews that your creators have really la like the Kreese backstory and stuff ty because, although he is like the that, just in the fi rst episode of “Cobra All three seasons of “Cobra Kai” treated this sort of like “Star Wars,” like that. So, you really start to see greatest guy ever, I feel like he just Kai” – in 20-something minutes (of) are now streaming on Netfl ix. respecting the mythology, the charac- that these characters aren’t just two- lives (in Kreese). Kreese is Marty 30-whatever minutes that it is – you •Read the full Q&A and see more ters, the fans. I know all of you came dimensional – like “bad guy.” Daniel – like, there is no doubt about it. I can get people who have spent 34, photos at www.wnypapers.com. into this series with different levels of is “underdog good guy.” They really don’t know if he was that way before experience with the original trilogy. have a great way of fl eshing charac- he was Kreese, but ever since I’ve You know, the fans are getting all the ters out and making you see both known him, he’s radiated this. And feels here. I’m wondering if you’ve gone sides to the same story. And I think, it’s not like – it’s intimidating without back and you’ve watched the fi lms and as long as we’re able to continue mak- meaning to be intimidating. The guy “CLASSIC COUNTRY” you sort of understand, now, why it’s so ing the show, that hopefully fans will just walks around with this face of, STREAMING LIVE AT WXRL.COM important to treat this almost-40-year- continue enjoying it. like, “I’m about to mess some stuff old story with such respect and such Q: Martin Kove and Billy Zabka, up.” On behalf of the Ramblin’ Lou Family hope that you and your special care? they’ve done a great job of being work- But Billy, on the other hand, is the Family are, safe & well. We look forward to getting back “On The Road •Vanessa Rubio: It’s such a spe- ing actors, they’ve had good careers; sweetest man ever. He really is. And Again” with you! Visit WXRL.com for tour updates cial story – and I felt it way back but there are some “Karate Kid” fans they’re honestly, they’re both such when, when I was growing up watch- 2021 RAMBLIN’ LOU TOURS ing it. You feel that stuff. 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