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World Premiere of "The Colony" Weaves Together Animation, Theater, Music, and Science
Animator, composer, and performer Anna Lindemann premieres her newest work, "The Colony," an art-science performance about sisterhood and the evolution of communication in two of the most social creatures on earth: humans and ants. Three performances on September 6 - 8 take place at the Studio Theatre, located on the University of Connecticut Storrs campus. Tickets are free, with reservations highly recommended, by visiting www.thecolony.show. - August 27, 2019 - The Colony Show
Salto SF Showcases Circus Arts Performers at the Midway
Bringing together dancers, acrobats, aerialists, and DJs for a fundraiser for the arts. - August 27, 2019 - Salto SF
San Diego Early Music Society 2019-2020 International Concert Series
Now in its 38th season, the San Diego Early Music Society has presented some of the biggest names in early music and historically informed performance in the world today. This season, the Society will feature some returning artists as well as three long-anticipated San Diego debuts. In addition, the Society is pleased to bring one of its concerts to a new location - the PHAME! Center at Patrick Henry High School. - August 23, 2019 - San Diego Early Music Society
Storytelling Arts of Indiana Presents "Ghost Stories at Crown Hill Cemetery"
What has become a cherished, annual tradition and one of the most iconic events of the fall in Indianapolis is back again. “Ghost Stories at Crown Hill Cemetery” on Saturday, October 12 is an event the whole family can experience in a sobering, yet stunning, setting. Seven Hoosier storytellers will spin spine-tingling tales under a tent, turning up the fright factor as the night goes on. Costumes are encouraged. - August 20, 2019 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
Tony Kastle - Back from the Future
New Music Release - The first singles from the upcoming EP The Tony Kastle Experience. - August 18, 2019 - KMG
Impro Theatre's Shakespeare UnScripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Paying homage to the genius of William Shakespeare, Impro Theatre’s company spontaneously creates a brand new play in The Bard’s unmistakable style. "Shakespeare UnScripted" starts with audience suggestions and brings to life the monarchs, spirits, lovers and fools that make... - August 17, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
New Single by Alex Zelenka Featuring Sappha
The single was released by the record label, Invisibles online August 13, 2019 on Spotify. - August 13, 2019 - Invisibles
Growing Up Black and White in America; Two Acclaimed Storytellers Explain the Stark Differences in Their Childhoods
Storytelling Arts of Indiana proudly joins the national conversation about racial disparity with its presentation of “Growing Up Black and White in America” told by Charlotte Blake Alston and Bill Mettler. Set largely against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War and the militancy of the 1960s, Blake Alston and Mettler, black and white storytellers respectively, have created an exploration of their respective journeys in America. - August 13, 2019 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
New Storytelling Season Brings Ireland to Indy Join Storytelling Arts of Indiana on a Pilgrimage to Yeats County
Storytelling Arts of Indiana kicks off its 32nd season as the premier organization in the state that promotes and protects the art of oral storytelling. Storytelling Arts brings some of the most sought-after performers in the nation to entertain Hoosier audiences with a diverse lineup of stories. They’re hosting “Come Dance with Me in Ireland: A Pilgrimage to Yeats County” told by Patrick Ball on Saturday, September 21. - August 13, 2019 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
Spend a Sunday with Great Aunt Juddie and Storytelling Arts of Indiana; Emerging Indy Storyteller to Delight Audiences with Colorful Characters
Arts patrons Frank and Katrina Basile financially sponsor Indiana storytellers to develop their voices with the Frank Basile Emerging Stories Series for Storytelling Arts of Indiana's 32nd season. This year, a Conner Prairie interpreter and IndyFringe Festival favorite, Kim McCann, was chosen to premiere her original story “Gin Girl” on Sunday, November 3rd. - August 13, 2019 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
The Symphonic Underground, Florida’s Nerd Orchestra Premieres
The Symphonic Underground, Florida’s newest (and only) professional nerd orchestra, is fiercely devoted to presenting live multimedia collaborations featuring music from video games, films, and cartoons. Their first official performance will be held on Sunday, October 6th (5 PM) at The Wayne... - August 13, 2019 - Nathan Felix
Delightfully Perverse Stories Colorful Characters Will Delight Holliday Audiences in Indianapolis
Storytelling Arts of Indiana presents author, recording artist and award-winning storyteller Jennifer Munro telling “Aunt Lily: and other delightfully perverse stories” on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. - August 13, 2019 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
The FreakShow Family Show is Coming to Town - as Seen on TV - This Comedy Stunt Show Family Explodes Into the Ludlow Theatre
Who: FreakShow Deluxe & the Ludlow Theatre; What: The FreakShow Family Show; When: Saturday, August 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm; Where: The Ludlow Theatre, 322 Elm St, Ludlow, KY 41016; Why: to benefit The Robin Marks Foundation (RobinMarksFoundation.com); How: Pre-sale tickets at http://theFreakShowFamily.BrownPaperTickets.com - All Ages; Photos & press: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aNhoD3-R4e9VMZPrgGHks-mdIfGIJDQ1 - August 11, 2019 - FreakShow Deluxe LLC
Amadeus at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre launches Season 38 with Peter Shaffer's Amadeus. Richard Baird directs Tony Amendola,* Rafael Goldstein,* Kathryn Tkel,* Louis Lotorto,* Nick Kennedy, Andrew Oswald,* Andrew Barnicle,* Alice Sherman,* Christopher M. Williams,* and Leigh Ellen Akin in Amadeus. The... - August 08, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
World-Class Beatboxer, EDM Producer, and Guitarist, Johnny Buffalo, to Drop Debut EP - “Welcome To Buffalo”
Buffalo and Brooklyn NY Native Shifts Music Career to a Multi-Genre Performance Experience - August 07, 2019 - Johnny Buffalo Music
Auditions Scheduled in August for New Scottsdale Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
If you know talented young musicians, grades 7-12, be sure to let them know about the new Youth Orchestra sponsored by the Scottsdale Philharmonic. Final auditions for the orchestra will begin Aug. 6 with rehearsals starting Sept. 10. “Our mission is to bring classical music free of charge... - August 01, 2019 - Scottsdale Philharmonic
Global Ensemble Unites Instruments from Every Country Together to Promote Peace and Tolerance
The Pangean Orchestra (TPO) has taken the initiative to counter the growing racist tensions by uniting 40 pro musicians from every continent on the planet to perform one another's music in new breathtaking ways. Led by visionary World Maestro Colin O'Donohoe, TPO is raising funds for concerts in both the USA and Turkey. These 2 prominent regions will be the base where the message is sent to the world. - July 25, 2019 - The Pangean Orchestra
AGMA Organizes Westwood Presbyterian Church Music Group in Los Angeles
Professional artists performing at Music of Westwood concert events at Westwood Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles have chosen AGMA as their exclusive bargaining representative. - July 25, 2019 - American Guild of Musical Artists
Desert Foothills Theater Announces Fall Events, Early Bird Sales for Season Tickets
The Desert Foothills Theater will celebrate Pirates this fall with several special productions and events. The Theater will present the “Pirates of Penzance Jr.” Sept. 27 to Oct. 6. The production is directed by Terry Temple of Temple Music, whose daughter Emily is Choreographing. This... - July 24, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
John Krondes and Elvis Hit Team Making New Music Again
Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 ... but wondrously and without explanation, from the recording of "The End," by John Krondes and the Jordanaires, the Memphis Sound rocks on and transcends generations. - July 22, 2019 - John Krondes
Wonderfilled, Inc. Announces New Game Park for Wisconsin
Game Director, theme park designer and serial entrepreneur Stephen E. Dinehart will be kicking off his new project with game design legends James M. Ward and Kimber Eastland at Gen Con 2019, August 1st in Indianapolis. A live-action role playing game and live-action world based in an all original universe, called GiantLands™ to be released Spring of 2020. - July 18, 2019 - Wonderfilled, Inc.
Morris Allen Son of the 215 Debuts Veterans Day to Rave Reviews
Morris Allen is ready to take his Philly swag international with the release of his latest E.P. Veteran's Day. The streets are calling him the Dave East of Philly, and Morris just wants to be known as " The Son of the 215." - July 12, 2019 - Morris Allen
Gastón Sosa Releases Futuristic Tech House Number "406" on AWJ Recordings
A deserted planet, nothing but dust and distraught. The lights ahead begin to blur. Enter another dimension. - July 11, 2019 - AWJ Recordings
The Opioid Epidemic: Performing and Recording Artist John O'Brien Releases Music Video "By The Throat" to Urge Addicts to Get Help
Written in memory of his late brother, performer and recording artist John O'Brien has written a heartfelt song answering John’s burning question "What more could I have done?" He believes it is important to do everything possible to address the addiction of a loved one or friend by getting them help. The music video for the song portrays that happening. - July 10, 2019 - John O'Brien Music
Mainstage Center for the Arts Announces the List of Upcoming Events
Summer of Dance Camps, Theater Auditions, Stage Auditions Already Underway - July 09, 2019 - Mainstage Center for the Arts
The Peter Sprague Trio at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Back by popular demand, the Peter Sprague jazz trio explores songs that resonate with the boomers. They start with The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, James Taylor, and Cream, and then for balance they play “Georgia” or add Cole Porter. The vibe is contagious and the... - July 04, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame Juneteenth Ceremony Celebrating Black Music Month
Nearly 200 guests joined the festivities recognizing African American Freedom Day, celebrating Black Music Month and the posthumous induction of National Endowment for the Arts jazz master Randy Weston into the Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame (BJHoFAME). Co-sponsored by Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium (CBJC) and RestorationART, the affair was held on the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s campus on June 19. In 2020 Max Roach’s hall of fame plaque will be unveiled. - June 29, 2019 - Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings an All-Star Comedy Show to Buona Sera Restaurant in Red Bank, NJ on Thursday July 18th
Comedy Night returns to Buona Sera Restaurant. - June 25, 2019 - Wilshire Comedy Group
South Florida Artist Skip Hartzell Creates Unique Art Inspired by Man's Best Friend
If his charcoal drawings, oil paintings and four-legged sculptures aren't enough of a hint, yes, Skip Hartzell is nuts about dogs. The canine-inspired artworks that he creates are figments of his artistic imagination and creative vision. - June 23, 2019 - Miami Art Scene™
Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida is Bringing More Professional and School Productions to All Three Counties in 2019 and 2020
“The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” is Shakespeare’s most popular play. It’s a story of star-crossed lovers from two opposing households vying for power in a town fraught with violence in its culture. The story is legendary and, for Shakespeare’s company, became an... - June 23, 2019 - Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida
Tickets on Sale July 1 for 2019-20 Desert Foothills Productions
The Desert Foothills Theater recently announced its performances for the 2019-2020 season. Productions include: - “Pirates of Penzance, Jr.,” auditions on July 27-28 with performances Sept. 27 – Oct. 6, ages 13-19; - “Annie Get Your Gun,” auditions Sept. 16-17 with... - June 21, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
Tickets on Sale for 17th Annual Independent Music Awards & Indie Konference in New York City
Events June 21st-22nd in New York City include Award Show, Showcases, Networking, Workshops and Mentoring. - June 20, 2019 - Invasion Group
Windcraft Racing and InterZone on the Water in Poole
The Windcraft racing team participated in its first race of the offshore season, entering its iconic 38-foot Cigarette Hawk, Wild Eleven, in the Offshore 1 class at Poole in Dorset on Sunday 9 June. The races that day were the first in the World Offshore Championship series organised by the UK... - June 20, 2019 - InterZone Pictures
Ideation at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Aaron Loeb brings a dark comic edge to this psychological suspense thriller, in which a group of corporate consultants work together on a mysterious and ethically ambiguous project. As the lines between right and wrong are blurred, these characters must navigate the cognitive dissonances and moral... - June 19, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Mark Christopher Lawrence taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the North Coast Rep stage with them. The show is comprised of talent from all over the country with late-night television credits as well as credits from Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, etc., Rated... - June 19, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Comedy of Errors at North Coast Rep Theatre School
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents for free at three different outdoor venues in three different cities William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus and his servant,... - June 18, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Paradise Ballroom: A Toledo Show Affair Opens for a Special June Performance at The Sayers Club, Hollywood
Paradise Ballroom: A Toledo Show Affair opens for a once-a-month Fellini-style performance at The Sayers Club, Hollywood. Enter a world of speak-easy jazz, twisted bass lines and screaming horns, alongside the vocal weavings of Toledo. When asked about the upcoming performance, Toledo said,... - June 17, 2019 - Angel and the Badman
"Spectrolite Productions Presents "Fostered: A Story Ark" as Their Debut of the Stage Production
Not merely survival: July 6th, 8pm, The Hudson Theatres in Hollywood, “Fostered: A Story Ark” is about safe passage through the troubled waters of abandonment, neglect, psychological and physical abuse, disappointment, betrayal... yes, survival certainly but it’s about ultimately thriving beyond the resultant poor self esteem, co-dependence, insecurities, self-doubt, addictions, and old patterns of thinking—how to break the dominant paradigm of default reactions in order to thrive. - June 14, 2019 - Spectrolite Productions
BLUE KISS - Opening Night This Saturday (June 15) at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Theater Festival
Opening this Saturday, BLUE KISS is an intense and nerve-racking dramatic play about an SAT tutoring session that takes a shocking turn when the teacher realizes that his new student is not who she claimed to be. The veteran playwright, award-winning director, and accomplished cast are exploring themes of PTSD and gun violence, creating an emotional rollercoaster ride, and making BLUE KISS one of the most anticipated shows of this year’s Hollywood Fringe. www.bluekissplay.com - June 13, 2019 - Fable Entertainment
FEELING LUCKY - Opening Tomorrow (June 14) - a World Premiere at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Theater Festival
FEELING LUCKY is a comedy about men and women straddling the elusive line between true love and a broken heart, who discover that in the game of love what you see is not always what you get. www.feelingluckyplay.com - June 13, 2019 - Fable Entertainment
Tenderly at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Tenderly – The Rosemary Clooney Musical Based on the life of Rosemary Clooney Written by Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman Music by various artists North Coast Repertory Theatre presents: Tenderly- The Rosemary Clooney Musical. Tenderly is based on the life of Rosemary Clooney, who was... - June 13, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Another Roll of the Dice at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre is capping its highly successful Season 37 with the World Premiere of Another Roll of the Dice, a rollicking musical reuniting songwriter Frank Loesser and author Damon Runyon, creators of the legendary Guys and Dolls. In Dice, three classic Runyon stories are... - June 13, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Exit 82 Theatre Company to Host Toms River's First-Ever LGBT+ Pride Celebration
All Are Welcome to Partake in This Historic Event on Saturday, June 22 - June 12, 2019 - Exit 82 Theatre Company
Pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen Releases Highly Anticipated New Solo Album, Outstandards
Eyran Records announces the release of master jazz pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen’s highly anticipated new solo album, Outstandards. “I would like to thank the wonderful students at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School for inspiring many of the pieces on Outstandards and their arrangements.” – Eyran - June 11, 2019 - Eyran Records
Omnis Records Set to Launch Debut Event in Manchester
On the 19th of July Omnis Records will present their first event, "The New Wave." - June 11, 2019 - Omnis Records
Playwrights Local Announces Its Annual Fundraiser: "Summer Rally 2019: Telling Our Story"
Benefit for theater devoted to locally written works features storytelling, lunch, drinks, raffles, and more. Event held on Sunday, August 11 at Forest City Brewery in Cleveland. - June 05, 2019 - Playwrights Local
The World Premiere of Aleichem Sholom: The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem
Aleichem Sholom! The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem A journey through the life, loves and laughter of the world's greatest Yiddish humorist. - June 04, 2019 - Santa Monica Playhouse
Scottsdale Philharmonic Awards Scholarships to Rosie's House Students for Second Year
The four Rosie's House students will be able to attend summer camp because of the scholarships from the Scottsdale Philharmonic. - June 02, 2019 - Scottsdale Philharmonic
New Show in Myrtle Beach, SC - Dixie Family Comedy Variety Show - Redneck Style Appearing at GTS Theatre
Join the Beaufort and Daniels Family Reunion as they kick it off in high gear. This family fun interactive comedy show includes music, dance, tons of laughs and family fun, magic and even an Elvis Impersonator; we heard cousin Clevis was comin' to the reunion. Plus, it’s always been a family tradition to pay tribute to the veterans and of course the creator. So spend an evening with your family laughing and having fun. After all...when you attend our family reunion ya’ll are kin - June 01, 2019 - GTS Theatre
Motown Songwriter Follows Success of “Dear Mom” with Two Powerful Christian-Accented Love Ballad Releases: "Now I See" and "Now The Real Love Begins"
Native Michigander Paul Lubanski releases two additional songs worldwide today - “Now I See” and “When The Real Love Begins.” Both have been reviewed positively as "radio-ready" potential impact songs by record industry insiders and represent his 22nd and 23rd... - May 31, 2019 - Paul Lubanski