A report in Monday’s (7/11) The Republic (Columbus, Indiana) states, “The passing of Alice Curry saddened those who knew her, but they fondly remembered her as a motivated person who was up to large tasks and fought for a cause up to the end of her life. Curry, 66, died Saturday night after battling lung cancer for two years. She developed the disease despite being a non-smoker. She served as executive director of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic from 1989 until her retirement last year. Curry didn’t relax, though. She fought for comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws, and she led the planning of grand opening events for the new Commons. ‘She understood the arts in Columbus makes us different and makes Columbus a great place to call home,’ [Philharmonic Board President Tom] Lego said. … Curry had great loves for people, music and turning people on to the Philharmonic, said [Music Director David] Bowden, who worked hand-in-hand with Curry in developing the orchestra. ‘She’s an extremely creative person and a highly valued professional colleague,’ he said. That creativity was seen with the Philharmonic’s involvement with SALUTE!, the annual Memorial Day weekend concert that honors veterans.” A subscription is required to view the full story.
Posted July 12, 2011
