Curtis is the story of an 11-year-old African-American boy, a comic tale of sibling rivalry and family ties, of joys and turbulence, of school and church and people in the neighborhood.

Curtis is a nationally syndicated comic strip written and illustrated by Ray Billingsley, with a predominantly African American cast. The comic strip started up on October 3, 1988, and is …

The Curtis Institute of Music educates exceptional young musicians to engage a global community through the highest level of artistry.

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Read the Curtis comic strip from December 23, 2025, and check out other Curtis comics by Ray Billingsley.

A daily comic strip by Ray Billingsley, Curtis has appeared in newspapers since 1988. It centers on an urban black family, most notably the title character, 11-year-old Curtis Wilkins. Also in the cast are …

Curtis or Curtiss is a common English given name and surname of Anglo-Norman origin, deriving from the Old French curteis (Modern French courtois) which was in turn derived from Latin cohors.

Curtis Institute of Music highly values a diverse international student body. Since its founding in 1924, Curtis has welcomed all applicants regardless of race, geographic origin, religious background, socio …

Curtis students hone their craft through more than 200 orchestra, opera, and solo and chamber music offerings and programs.

Curtis student proctors will be running most of the logistics, under the supervision of the admissions team. Students are happy to answer any questions you may have about Curtis while you wait. …

Dec 28, 2025 · Gary Graffman (Piano ’46), former faculty and president of Curtis dies at age 97. Gary Graffman (Piano ’46) passed away on Saturday, December 27, at his New York City home. He was …

May 19, 2022 · A calendar listing of current and upcoming performances and events at Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.