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Beat Bugs JV Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the musical adventure Beat Bugs JV as its next student production. Beat Bugs JV, a new musical adaptation based on the NETFLIX animated series, inspired by music made famous by The Beatles, centers around five pals who explore the world and learn life... - February 28, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Firefall Performs in Dearborn March 14
Firefall, Orleans and The Babys will perform at the Michael A. Guido Theater in Dearborn, Michigan on March 14. - February 28, 2020 - City of Dearborn Recreation & Parks Department
Richard Lederer's Presidents Tonight! at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Who was our youngest American president? Who was our oldest? Who were our tallest, shortest, and fattest? Union-Tribune language columnist Richard Lederer will uncover a treasury of fascinating facts about our American presidents. Richard Lederer is the author of more than 50 books about language,... - February 16, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Foothills Community Foundation Announces March Events at the Holland Center
Area residents are invited to take advantage of the many classes and programs offered by Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) and the Holland Center during March. The following programs will be held in the Holland Center, Black Mountain Campus, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B, Scottsdale. Many... - February 16, 2020 - Desert Foothills Theater
Playwrights Local Announces World Premiere of “Hey Siri”
New drama by Mary E. Weems, Ph.D. explores the impact of technology on three urban lives. Directed by Michael Oatman, the production runs March 20 through 29 at Waterloo Arts in Cleveland. - February 15, 2020 - Playwrights Local
Scottsdale Philharmonic Announces Programs for Two, Free, Spring Concerts
The Scottsdale Philharmonic has announced the programs for its upcoming spring concerts to be held on Sundays, March 22 and May 17, 4 to 6 p.m., at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. On March 22, the concert will feature music from composers Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt... - February 14, 2020 - Scottsdale Philharmonic
Rising Hip Hop Artist Cudlino Announces Debut Album W.I.T.S.
Independent hip hop artist Cudlino announced that his full length album "W.I.T.S. (Written In The Stars)" will be released on 2/14/2020. - February 14, 2020 - Cudlino
String Along Music Studio Launches Crowd-Sourcing Initiative for Violinists
Violin players worldwide can now share their expertise online and get paid for it. - February 14, 2020 - String Along Music Studio
Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater Furthers Bell Works’ Vision for Cultural Innovation
Bell Works NJ continues to complement its "innovation-forward" identity by opening its doors to Monmouth County’s first professional ballet company, the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater. - February 12, 2020 - AXCBT
Guy Snowdon & The Citizens Announce Headline Gig at Music Box Supper Club, March 19, 2020
On March 19, at Music Box Supper Club, Guy Snowdon & The Citizens will be headlining an hour and half concert that will feature original material as well as some deep cut covers from John Lennon, The Beatles and Cream. - February 06, 2020 - Snowdon Music
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles Presents a Free Lecture - Open to the Public on Fear of "The Other": Nativism in American History and Its Resurgence Today
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles is excited to announce its October 2019 Colloquium: Fear of "The Other": Nativism in American History and Its Resurgence Today, Presented by Prof. David H. Bennet. February 20, 2020; Skirball Cultural Center; Address: 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 12:45 Coffee and Cookies, 1:30-3:00 Program. - February 02, 2020 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles
Houston's World-Renowned Gospel Choir Hosts Star-Studded 50th Anniversary Celebration
International Legendary Artists, Houston's Southeast Inspirational Choir (SEIC), to Celebrate 50 Years Of Music and Ministry Along with a Host of Gospel Music’s Biggest Stars - January 27, 2020 - Southeast Inspirational Choir
Parker Symphony Celebrates Women Composers
Parker Arts and the Parker Symphony Orchestra will honor women composers with a concert of their symphonic works. “Works by Women Composers” features music written by women as early as the middle ages all the way to the twentieth century. - January 25, 2020 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
YACHT ROCK Sells Out Arts Garage in Delray Beach, Florida
YACHT ROCK, a musical tribute to the greatest soft rock songs and bands of the late 70s/early 80s, sells out Arts Garage in Delray Beach, Florida. Formed in 2018 in response to the growing popularity of this now decades old music, commonly referred to as Yacht Rock, this band made its first public... - January 23, 2020 - Yacht Rock
Foothills Community Foundation Invites Area Residents to February Events at the Holland Center
Plan now to take advantage of the many classes and programs offered by Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) and the Holland Center during February. Area residents are invited to attend the following programs held in the Holland Center, Black Mountain Campus, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B,... - January 22, 2020 - Desert Foothills Theater
The International Songwriters Day Song Contest is Looking for Songs That Inspire
The International Songwriters Day Song Contest offers songwriters prizes to help jumpstart their careers. - January 21, 2020 - Themusiclibrary.org
Playwrights Local Announces 2020 Play Lab with Readings of Plays by Mara Layne and Diana Lueptow and Workshop Production of “Sanzaru” by Greg A. Smith
Annual new play incubator program culminates with two free staged readings and one workshop production from February 10 through 16 at Waterloo Arts. - January 20, 2020 - Playwrights Local
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus; Live at North Coast Rep
The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus Live, featuring Ryan Drummond, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a... - January 18, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Desert Foothills Theater Announces February Productions, Auditions
The Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) announces several productions and auditions in February. - January 17, 2020 - Desert Foothills Theater
Dance Company "LSL Dance Co" Promises Sustainability Through Creativity by Empowering Dancers to "Put Their Foot Down" on Environment Issues via Dance, Fashion & Art
The Tainted Nature movement has manifested through a 2020 Spring-Summer Dancewear collection which explores the malpractices of modern society and polluting practices that have tainted nature. This collection is also a stage of transformation for LSL as a brand as it begins its transition to more sustainable & ethical practices. - January 16, 2020 - LSL Dance Co
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles Announces a Free Public Lecture on Affirmative Action in Higher Education: Problems, Paradoxes and Some Possible Solutions
The January 2020 Colloquium will be on Affirmative Action In Higher Education: Problems, Paradoxes and Some Possible Solutions; Presented by UCLA Prof. Richard Sander at The Skirball Cultural Center; Address: 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; Jan 16, 2020 at 12:45 p.m. Coffee and Cookies, 1:30-3:00 Program. - January 11, 2020 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles
Composer Willem Martens Has Released His New Album "Astral Plane" on January 5
Willem Martens has released his new album “Astral Plane” on January 5. Astral Plane refers to the level beyond the physical, the realm of dreams, spirits, and psychic phenomena. Within the astral plane, there are believed to be numerous densities and vibrations, commonly divided into lower, middle, and higher planes, each associated with a distinctive sound and color. - January 09, 2020 - Willem Martens, Composer
Scottsdale Philharmonic Announces Dates, Program for First 2020 Concert
The Scottsdale Philharmonic has announced the start of its eighth season with a free classical music concert on Sunday, Feb. 9. “We’re excited to continue our mission of providing classical music to people of all ages in 2020,” says Joy Partridge, co-founder of the Scottsdale... - January 08, 2020 - Scottsdale Philharmonic
The Outsider at North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Outsider, by Paul Slade Smith, is a satire of modern American politics and will make its West Coast premiere at North Coast Repertory Theatre. David Ellenstein directs Louis Lotorto,* Max Macke, John Seibert,* Natalie Storrs,* Jacque Wilke,* Christopher M. Williams,* and Shana Wride* in The... - January 02, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Composer Willem Martens Will Release His New Album "Vortex" on December 30 This Year
Willem Martens will release his new album “Vortex,” which compositions are characterized by various deep and colorful layers. - December 25, 2019 - Willem Martens, Composer
Desert Foothills Theater Announces New Managing Director
Theater also announced productions for January and February. - December 19, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
Pacific Northwest Ballet Stage Managers Join the American Guild of Musical Artists
Last week the stage managers of Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) in Seattle, Washington voted unanimously to join the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). The election was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). AGMA already represents the dancers at PNB and the production staff... - December 19, 2019 - American Guild of Musical Artists
Foothills Community Foundation Invites Community to January Events at the Holland Center
Start the New Year right by taking advantage of the many classes and programs offered by Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) and the Holland Center during January. Area residents are invited to attend the following programs held in the Holland Center, Black Mountain Campus, 34250 N. 60th St.,... - December 18, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
Bloomsday at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre launches the new decade with Steven Dietz’s lyrical Bloomsday, a time-travel tale set amidst tourists exploring the pubs and streets of James Joyce’s “Ulysses.” This San Diego premiere follows an older couple retracing their steps to rediscover... - December 17, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
UK Producer DMIZE Releases Gritty Dubstep EP "Rotten" on AWJ Recordings
The mean streets are not safe for the faint of heart. Tortured by the erratic fantasies of a lunatic. Where sinners rule and destruction is glorified. - December 17, 2019 - AWJ Recordings
American Songstress/Pianist and Composer, Adey Bell, Announces the Release of Fourth Album, "Venus Exalted"
Casey Jeppesen, publicist for Oracle88.com, is proud to announce the release of Adey Bell’s newest album "Venus Exalted" featuring the hot new single titled, “Canyon.” - December 16, 2019 - Oracle88.com
Soul Pop Singer-Songwriter Kate Fay Releases Debut Concept EP "Duality," Vulnerably Sharing Her Process of Healing After Heartbreak
Kate Fay releases debut concept EP "Duality" combining her love for retro soul with pop, disco-funk and neo-soul, resulting in an emotional and uplifting collection of very personal experiences and learning. Her hope is that through these 6 songs, you'll move through your own reflection, healing and growth. - December 10, 2019 - Kate Fay
Nevada Ballet Theatre Artists Vote to Join American Guild of Musical Artists
Last night, the dancers of Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) voted by an overwhelming majority to form a union with the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). The secret ballot vote took place at the NBT studios and was overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). On October 28, AGMA... - December 08, 2019 - American Guild of Musical Artists
Wonderfilled Launches "GiantLands" Crowdfunding Campaign
Wonderfilled Inc.’s CEO and Founder Stephen E. Dinehart launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for his project GiantLands with James M. Ward, E. Gary Gygax Jr., Larry Elmore and more, a table-top role playing game, with live events and a goal of making a theme, or game, park here in Wisconsin. The campaign is already over 3000% funded and ends on Friday the 13th. - December 05, 2019 - Wonderfilled, Inc.
La Caja from Los Escultores del Aire
In La Caja, a whirlwind 60 minute piece, a group of doctors strive to find the cure of a mysterious ailment. Their patient, Martinez suffers from a rare psychic condition developed after a traumatic event at sea. His condition worsens as he becomes submerged in an imaginary inferno, blurring the boundaries between fact and fantasy. - December 03, 2019 - Teatro LATEA
Kate Winslet’s Golden Hat Foundation & the Forever Young Foundation to Benefit from Star-Studded Concert at Carnegie Hall on December 5, 2019
Grammy Award winner Tori Kelly, Grammy Award winner Colbie Caillat, folk-pop musical group Us The Duo, and more come together at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, December 5 to perform at Christmas with Tim Janis & Special Guests, a benefit concert for the Forever Young Foundation's music therapy... - December 02, 2019 - Tim Janis Ensemble
Morgan Continues to "Take Manhattan" as the HBCU Trained Carter Legacy Singers Opens the Holiday Show at Carnegie Hall
On the heels of a historic first for Maryland; having the Morgan State University Band, the Magnificent Marching Machine, open the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Morgan will be in the spotlight once again when The Carter Legacy Singers opens the December 5, 2019 Christmas Show at Carnegie... - December 01, 2019 - Carter Legacy Singers
Belief Records UK is the Engine Behind Ali Hugo's New Album "Hope for the Meek"
“Marching Saints” was supposed to be released this Christmas Eve, however, Phoenix FM in the UK picked it up early and prompted Belief Records to make the single available for streaming on various platforms before the official release date. - November 30, 2019 - Belief Records
Stonerpop Announces Forthcoming Album, American Dreams
Stonerpop announces a new album. Their music is influenced by a range of artists, including Radiohead, Garbage, Metric, Phantogram, U.N.K.L.E., and Massive Attack. - November 28, 2019 - Stonerpop
Eddie Marco Joins the Cast of Celebrate The Moment
Exciting new talent, Eddie Marco, joins the hit off-Broadway review, Celebrate The Moment by Jill Senter Productions. - November 21, 2019 - Jill Senter
Foothills Community Foundation Announces December Events, Holiday Donation Projects at the Holland Center
Take a break from holiday preparations and enjoy programs presented by The Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) and the Holland Center during December. FCF is also partnering with the Foothills Food Bank, the Desert Foothills YMCA and Paradise Valley Community College to collect food for... - November 21, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
Nevada Ballet Theatre Artists Seek to Form Union
With an overwhelming majority of support, the dancers of Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) have signed cards to form a union and join the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). In a letter to the management of NBT, the dancers stated, “This is a decision made in the interest of longevity and... - November 21, 2019 - American Guild of Musical Artists
Desert Foothills Theater Announces Productions, Events for December, Janury
The Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) announces several productions and events for this December and January/February 2020. The “Honk! Jr.” audition workshop for ages 8 to 18 will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with auditions on Dec. 7. Based on Hans Christian... - November 16, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
As the Premiere Entertainer of the "Russell Jones" Family, Young Dirty Bastard Will Release His Debut Single, "BarSun," on His Late Father’s Birthday
Young Dirty Bastard is no new face or newbie to the music industry. BarSun Jones, a.k.a YDB (Young Dirty Bastard), will release his debut single, “BarSun,” on Nov. 15. YDB is not only the son of Old Dirty Bastard, but he’s known for his capricious character on WE TV’s GUHH... - November 14, 2019 - Multi Artistry Ent
Scottsdale Philharmonic Seeks Donations, Sponsors for 2020 Season
The nonprofit Scottsdale Philharmonic, founded in 2012, is funded primarily through donations and is seeking contributions for its 2020 Concert Season. “These donations provide the financial support we need to realize our mission and vision of performing beautiful, classical music to the... - November 14, 2019 - Scottsdale Philharmonic
"Restless" Accepted Into the Fall 2019 Big Apple Film Festival
The short film “Restless” by Ela Acur has been accepted into the Big Apple Film Festival and will be screened November 20, 2019 at 6pm as part of the Women Filmmakers series. - November 12, 2019 - Eric Leeb
Hodge Council Member ajoshd Releases New Solo, Self-Produced Single from Upcoming Album
The Hodge Council is thrilled to announce the release of “Big Risk,” the new single from Hodge Records artist ajoshd, available everywhere on November 1st, 2019. - November 12, 2019 - Hodge Records LLC
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles Announces a Free Public Lecture on How China’s Plan for the Future Will Affect You
The November Colloquium will be on How China's Plans for the Future will Impact the US, Hong Kong and the World. Presented by Cortez A. Cooper III from the RAND Corporation at The Skirball Cultural Center; Address: 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 12:45 Coffee and Cookies, 1:30-3:00 Program. - November 09, 2019 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles
Keeper of the Plains Band Releases Sultry Second Single
Country music single release on November 11. - November 08, 2019 - Keeper of the Plains
King Mellowman and Mellow Runnings Release the Smash CD "Hug Life"
King Mellowman and Mellow Runnings, B.O.S.S. Entertainment Group-Detroit, along with OringiWorldMusicGroup release the smash CD, "Hug Life." Available worldwide right now. - November 08, 2019 - BOSS Entertainment Group