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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™
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
80's Musical FOOTLOOSE to Hit the Stage at Pewaukee High School, Presented by Sudbrink Performance Academy
Everybody Cut Loose! Life in small-town Bomont is peaceful until City boy, Ren, arrives. Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy. Based on the hit 80s movie, FOOTLOOSE has become a stage musical phenomenon, and with a Tony-nominated... - May 31, 2019 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Seattle Twerkshop Celebrates New Orleans Bounce Day with Twerk Workshops & Performances
Washington state honors New Orleans Bounce and twerking with a proclamation led by the Seattle Twerkshop. Governor Jay Inslee signed New Orleans Bounce Day proclamation for New Orleans Bounce on June 1, 2019. To commemorate, Seattle Twerkshop will be holding events throughout Washington. - May 26, 2019 - Seattle Twerkshop
#1 Charting Indie Artist Menice Sells Out Back to Life Tour / Summer Drip Concert Series
Presented by Acshozz, the Back to Life Tour kicks off in Atlantic City, NJ on June 8th as part of the Summer Drip Concert Series, continuing throughout the summer across the states of Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, Nevada and California. Atlantic City is already at capacity with over 6000 tickets... - May 24, 2019 - Menice Music
Scottsdale Philharmonic Invites Young Musicians to Audition, Join New Youth Orchestra
Do you know talented young musicians, grades 7-12? Be sure to let them know about the new Youth Orchestra sponsored by the Scottsdale Philharmonic. “Our mission is to bring classical music free of charge to people of all ages,” says Joy Partridge, President and Co-founder of the... - May 22, 2019 - Scottsdale Philharmonic
Grammy Award® Winner is “Moving On” to His Fourth Jazz Album in Collaboration with 6X Grammy Nominee Guitarist and World Renown Percussionist
Recording jazz artist, composer, arranger, pianist, and producer, Lannie Battistini is back in the spot light with the release of his latest album “Moving On,” released May 17, 2019. This album consists of original compositions with the collaboration of 11 musicians and 4 vocalists; including 6X Grammy Nominee Guitarist, Mark Vincent and world renown Percussionist Gumbi Ortiz, Al Di Meola’s Percussionist. - May 21, 2019 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
Momma Lynn LLC to Merge Music-Related Businesses with Film and Television Interests
Momma Lynn LLC announces it will merge existing music-related businesses with film, streaming television, and unique internet content creation to form Momma Lynn Entertainment (MLE). - May 21, 2019 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
No Choice at North Coast Repertory Theatre
No Choice by Judge Lee Sarokin is a play about a young couple who fight the government over legislation that prohibits an abortion based upon certain information obtained through early testing of the fetus. The play is based upon an actual law enacted in Indiana and raises an issue likely to end up... - May 21, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Wiesenthal at North Coast Repertory Theatre
From Off-Broadway, North Coast Rep presents Wiesenthal, a play by Tom Dugan directed by Jenny Sullivan. Simon Wiesenthal was a Jewish Austrian Holocaust survivor who became a Nazi hunter after the war. He spent his life tracking down and gathering information on fugitive Nazi war criminals so they... - May 19, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Desert Foothills Theater Announces June 23 Jazz Vocalist Performance, Sign-Up for July Summer Camps
The Desert Foothills Theater invites music lovers to spend an evening with Jazz Vocalist Shannon Wallace on Sunday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. A resident of Cave Creek, Wallace's professional career spans 25 years and has taken her from small trios to fronting 20-piece big band orchestras, performing... - May 18, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
Lauded Motown Songwriter Paul Lubanski Pens Powerful Pro-Life Ballad
"Dear Mom," Michigan native Paul Lubanski’s 21st song release is spiraling around-the-world with the help of the Christian pro-life community. Its message is profoundly presented both lyrically and performance-wise. It features a mellifluous anonymous female voice speaking to her... - May 17, 2019 - Paul Lubanski
Colorvine Returns with New Melodic Rock Album "Wake Up"
Colorvine (formerly Tower City) is out to prove they can still excite listeners with their own brand of energetic melodic rock that mixes past and present. Brothers Larry Saltis and Heath Saltis are back - hungry, energized and brilliantly focused as songwriters. - May 17, 2019 - CV Media Group
Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame Juneteenth Ceremony Celebrate African American Freedom Day June 19
Celebrate African American Freedom Day, at the Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame Juneteenth Ceremony on June 19, 6pm, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, 1368 Fulton Street, in Brooklyn. The affair posthumously inducts pianist Randy Weston on a day of liberation and during a month-long celebration... - May 17, 2019 - Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium
Highway Sisters to Join Craig Campbell in Concert Last Minute
The supporting act is being added less than a week before concert at Topgolf in The Colony, Texas. - May 17, 2019 - Highway Sisters
MyMy Music Partnership with The LABZ Enables Artist Collaboration While Protecting Content Rights and Revenues
MyMy Music, the first ever fan-curated music streaming platform, is integrating creator collaboration, together with asset protection and documentation, through an official partnership with The LABZ. The agreement will provide a social community for creator-to-creator communication and protect... - May 14, 2019 - MyMy Music
Southwest Florida Entertainment Company Launch Announcement
Wild Ace Entertainment & Productions, LLC, a new event entertainment and productions company, has launched this month. Wild Ace provides unique, engaging, and interactive variety entertainment for special events such as weddings, community and corporate functions. Wild Ace's primary focus is to... - May 11, 2019 - Wild Ace Entertainment & Productions, LLC
Impro Theatre's The Twilight Zone Unscripted at North Coast Rep
From the darkest corners of reality, to the land of the unexplained – Impro Theatre’s Twilight Zone Unscripted pays homage to Rod Serling’s breakthrough Sci-Fi series “The Twilight Zone.” Enter the wondrous dimension of imagination, as completely improvised episodes... - May 10, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club Joins Big Blast Records and Releases New Single and New LP
Big Blast Records, Chicago’s power pop record label, is pleased to announce the release of The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club’s rocking new album titled “End Over End.” - May 09, 2019 - The Bishop's Daredevil Stunt Club
Love Lyzardz Enter Rock the Fest 2019 Music Contest
Browse all of the contestants and vote for your favorite musical act. The top 10 acts with the most votes will advance to the final stage of the contest where a panel of music industry professionals will pick the final 3 to join the 2019 lineup. Arise plants one tree for every ticket sold. - May 08, 2019 - Love Lyzardz Music
Rapper Lou Anthony Has Message in Debut Single "Rather"
Rapper and entrepreneur Lou Anthony describes his musical purpose and the meaning behind his new single "Rather." - May 07, 2019 - The Ludlow Authorships
Global Rhythms is Presenting Their First Annual Dance Showcase on June 8th, 2019
Three of Nelson’s finest dance instructors, Sarah MacGregor, Corrine Bundschuh and Marilyn Hatfield have joined forces to craft Nelson’s first Global Rhythms Dance Showcase on Saturday, June 8, 7:30pm at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. "There are so many excellent dance studios in... - May 06, 2019 - Kesavah BellyDance
A Walk in the Woods at North Coast Repertory Theatre
What really goes on behind the scenes of tense arms negotiations between powerful nations? Set in the midst of the Cold War, Lee Blessing’s gripping play, A Walk in the Woods is especially relevant today. With talks seemingly at an impasse, the American and Soviet negotiators agree to meet... - May 04, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Scottsdale Philharmonic to Present Free Concert on May 19
The Scottsdale Philharmonic has announced the program for its next free classical music concert on Sunday, May 19. The concert runs from 4-6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. The May 19th concert presents the music of Gershwin and Strauss. The Scottsdale... - May 02, 2019 - Scottsdale Philharmonic
Wisconsin Cover Band The Playlist Celebrates 15th Anniversary & Announces Summer Line Up
The Playlist is an award-winning six-member Wisconsin cover band, who recently celebrated 15 years of music making with a special performance in Brookfield, have several dates set for the summer months, including repeat venues due to their authentically live music (without sequencing or pre-recorded vocals). - April 30, 2019 - The Playlist
MyMy Music Partners with Atlanta-based DJ Sense as Talent Scout for Growing Artist Pool
MyMy Music, the first ever fan-curated music streaming platform, has partnered with DJ Sense, a.k.a. Trendsetter Sense, to promote a selection of MyMy Hip Hop artists through Sense’s radio shows and to curate featured playlists on the MyMy app that profile his favorite tracks. A Philadelphia... - April 29, 2019 - MyMy Music
Kansas City, Kansas' Own Beyond The Grey Signs Worldwide Deal with Pure Steel Publishing; Forthcoming Release to be Titled "Unthinkable Tragedy"
Beyond The Grey has joined Pure Steel Publishing's roster; the band will be releasing a new digital album for sale worldwide. FVR Management stated, "The release is titled Unthinkable Tragedy and is dedicated to all those that have suffered or been taken from us unjustly. The cover art features the location and dates of some, of the locations that human beings have committed atrocious acts upon one another. God bless the victims and all the families and friends afflicted by Unthinkable Tragedy!" - April 29, 2019 - Fever International Music Group
Homelessness in Los Angeles: Free Lecture. Open to the Public. Free Parking. The PLATO Society of Los Angeles.
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles is excited to announce its May 2019 Colloquium: Can We End Mass Homelessness in LA? Presented by Prof. Gary Blasi. May 16, 2019; Skirball Cultural Center; Address: 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 12:45 Coffee and Cookies, 1:30-3:00 Program. - April 29, 2019 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles
Virtuoso Pianist ShiZ'ka Steps Onto the Recording Stage with Her Debut Album Scarlatti Sonatas; Upcoming Performance May 22, NYC
Young Japanese classical pianist ShiZ'ka releases what International Piano calls: "A refreshing brace of Scarlatti Sonatas. The order of the sonatas works beautifully; the playing is elevating." - April 25, 2019 - KeyMedia Public Relations
"Dream Shit" - Debut Single from Rapper Brandon Strife Talks of Overcoming Real-Life Challenges
Rapper Brandon Strife releases new single about overcoming real-life challenges. - April 23, 2019 - Brandon Strife
Composer Nathan Felix Present 6-Pianos "In Surround Sound"
The 6-Piano Project will be a collaboration between Nathan Felix and Sawyer Yards. For this event Felix will collect and restore pianos via Craigslist. Then on May 4th 2019, the Houston community will be invited to enjoy an evening of music performed on these restored pianos, concluding with Felix’s compositions specifically written for six pianos in which the audience will sit in the middle of the performance space. - April 23, 2019 - Nathan Felix