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Calling All Bands and Artists: MUBUTV Wants Your Videos
MUBUTV™ wants to break the next big bands and artists globally. - March 02, 2013 - MUBUTV
Nationally Known Playwright Lends Advice to Peers in the "Tyler Perry" Era of Theater
New book release "Beyond the Chitlin' Circuit, The Ultimate Urban Playwrights Guide" is a hands on resource by Vanessa Lynn, published playwright and Executive Director and Founder of Urban Playwrights United. Since the popularity of the Tyler Perry style of plays known as urban theater or "chitlin' circuit", many writers are producing this style of theater with no training or direction. This resource helps to shape this little known but growing genre. - March 02, 2013 - Parables Entertainment LLC
AMA Dance & Music School Launches a New Performance Company: The AMA Dance Force
A new dance company plans to take the Des Plaines community by storm. - March 02, 2013 - AMA Dance & Music School
Cheer Channel Announces Release of Series Trailer for Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One
Cheer Channel Inc. released the official series trailer for the original web-series Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One on February 25, 2013. The trailer has over 10,000 views in less than 48 hours on the Secret Diary Show YouTube Channel. - March 01, 2013 - Story Merchant
Contemporary Pianist Donovan Johnson to Tour Washington and Oregon
Soul stirring original piano music in store for the west coast. - March 01, 2013 - Enlightened Piano Radio
Her Majesty’s Theatre Staging Phantom of the Opera
Harold Prince directorial, the Phantom of the Opera continues its record breaking run at Her Majesty’s Theatre London. Based on Gaston Lourex’s gothic novel, the show features music by legendry composer Andrew Lloyd Weber. Celebrating 25 years of grand success at the theatre’s box... - March 01, 2013 - Her Majesty's Theatre
Miami International Piano Festival’s March Master Series Takes a Fresh Look at the Classics in a Tribute to the Genius of the French Impressionists
In a bold programming move, the Piano Festival presents three consecutive days in homage to the music of Claude Debussy - celebrating of the 150th anniversary - and the composers who are frequently associated with the French Impressionist movement – Ravel, Faure and Messaien. From Sunday through Tuesday, March 3 – 5, four unique programs will be presented at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale by some of the world’s most impressive masters. - February 28, 2013 - Miami International Piano Festival
Only the Politics Are Naked When Democracy Burlesque Opens Their 2013 Season of Shows with World of Class Warfare!
Chicago's Only Political Sketch Comedy Company kicks off its 8th season with a show about the conflicts of income inequality with quality comedy. It's World of Class Warfare!: Sketch Comedy for Every Tax Bracket - February 27, 2013 - Democracy Burlesque (Only the Politics are Naked)
Gittler Instruments Releases Official Gittler Guitar to the Public for First Time in 30 Years
Gittler Instruments, LLC has released the newly improved Gittler Guitar to the public at NAMM 2013, the largest musical instrument trade show in the world. - February 24, 2013 - Gittler Instruments, LLC
Audio Chemists Institute & Paris Street Gallery Launch
Audio Chemists, LLC and Paris Street Gallery will be hosting an official launch event to celebrate the opening of an arts and culture center. Event will highlight the launch of the Audio Chemists Institute, a DJ and electronic music production instructional program. The Institute will be run by the Audio Chemists, a young, diverse team of DJs and audio producers whose mission is to bring joy and inspiration to music enthusiasts and to those who seek to optimize their creativity through music. - February 23, 2013 - Audio Chemists LLC
World Premiere: Musical Trailer for "Falling in Love (with You)" Sets Sail to the Masses
Patchwork Bessie releases visual trailer of their first single from upcoming EP. - February 23, 2013 - Patchwork Bessie
She's Cute, She's Sweet, She's Definitely Sassy and She's Climbing the Charts
After 6 weeks on the charts Alexa's debut single "Cause We Feel Like It" is climbing the Independent Charts to #1. - February 23, 2013 - Alexa
Digital Press Agency to Host St. Pete Youth Social Media Workshop #StPeteYSMW
Bay Area Pros will host social media training for Florida Bay Area teen artists and athletes at renowned Enoch Davis Center of St. Petersburg on March 9, 2013. - February 23, 2013 - Bay Area Pros
Pretty Girls Hosts Benefit Concert to Help Animals in Need
Local surf rock trio Pretty Girls have partnered with LUV-A-PET to collect items to help animals in need. - February 23, 2013 - Beymour Consulting
Eccentric Composer Produces Animated Machinima Opera via Internet
Eccentric composer Sabrina Pena Young produces cutting edge opera via the Internet. Using digital communications, Young has produced an animated sci-fi opera that involves cast members which only communicate online and a film crew that has never met in person. Libertaria: The Virtual Opera is a cutting edge machinima opera for the digital generation. - February 22, 2013 - Pena Young Publishing
Actress Natasha Dixon Performs Evolution of a Love Addict for Those in Need of a Little More Love or Love Addicts Anonymous
Hollywood actress Natasha Dixon, who’s appeared on NBC's CSI and CBS’s ER, performs her one-woman show Evolution of a Love Addict. - February 22, 2013 - Evolution of a Love Addict
Carolina Ballet Promotes Tracy Hudson to Marketing Coordinator
Professional Ballet Company Expands Marketing Department with Promotion of Assistant Box Office Manager - February 21, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Mr. Crispy to Perform at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie, TX for World Sword Swallower's Day
Sword Swallowers Association International (SSAI) President Dan Meyer announced the 6th annual World Sword Swallower's Day to raise awareness of sword swallowers worldwide. Founded by SSAI and co-sponsored by Ripley Entertainment, World Sword Swallower's Day 2013 will be observed on February 23rd, 2013 in conjunction with February as National Swallowing Disorders Month. More than 30 sword swallowers are expected to "drop swords" at Ripley's Believe it or Not! locations worldwide. - February 20, 2013 - Mr Crispy Entertainment, LLC
Jo Dee Messina Makes Music with Twitter
Embracing technology and social media, Jo Dee Messina took only days to produce a downloadable single and streaming music video in an industry that traditionally takes months to navigate from idea to distribution. She enlisted her Twitter followers, asking them to tweet pictures of themselves holding up handwritten signs to be included in the video for “Unbreakable.” After watching her account “blow up” with replies and retweets, Messina decided to enlist TuneCore to distribute online. - February 18, 2013 - Jo Dee Messina
Critics Praise Debut from British Prog Rockers Flicker
Neoteric progressive rock band Flicker are receiving critical praise after the January release of their debut album, “How Much Are You Willing to Forget.” - February 18, 2013 - Flicker
dancEnlight Presents the World Premiere of "Sacred Existence"
dancEnlight, a professional 501(c)(3) modern dance company, is proud to present the world premiere of "Sacred Existence" in the Hartford, CT area. This work is inspired by the documentary film "The Unmistaken Child" directed by Nati Baratz. - February 18, 2013 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Pinnacle Records Sets Up Studio/House - V- Nasty Mix Tape 1st Project Being Completed
Pinnacle Records, an independent record label has set up a studio/house is Las Vegas where its artist can record and stay. Several songs have been recorded during the first week of operation by Pinnacle Records rap star V-Nasty for her mix tape. V-Nasty has made available a song from her soon to be released mix tape; Pour it Up (remix) V-Nasty featuring Rihanna on audiomack for free download now. - February 17, 2013 - Pinnacle Records. Inc
South Korean Violinist, Hye-Jin Kim to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
South Korean born violinist, Hye-Jin Kim, to perform Henryk Wieniawski’s “Legende, opus 17” with the Minnesota Sinfonia in Minneapolis and St. Paul on March 15 and 16. Also featured on the program, a Minnesota Sinfonia commission and world premiere, “The Hans Christian... - February 16, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Industrial Hip Hop is Reborn in New England with the Free Release of Pg. 256's Debut Album
Pg. 256 releases Taken In The Late 30s as a free digital download on their official website (sinewaveCT.com). This album is a dark and lyrical exploration of the "self" complete with haunting choruses and detailed programming. - February 14, 2013 - Sine Wave Recording Studio
Santa Clara Showtime Supports Senior Health Services with Plenty of Belly Laughs
A Santa Clara institution for more than 30 years to benefit senior health services, Santa Clara Showtime 2013's show "Doomstown Fractured Fairy Tales" opens March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Clara Community Recreation Center. The event has raised more than $350,000 for senior health services. - February 14, 2013 - Showtime Santa Clara
"Stab Yourself in the Heart Because Love is Bullsh*t" Playlist
Ancient History’s Donald Ducote has put together the ultimate Anti-Valentine’s Day playlist to coincide with their new album, Tracks. - February 14, 2013 - Ancient History
Michelle Shocked Launches Marilyn Monroe Sheet Music Campaign with Valentine’s Day Gift “I Will be Loved” by Shocked Inspired by Monroe Portrait Gives Fans Rare Treat
Michelle Shocked publishes “I Will be Loved” score - inspired by Marilyn Monroe portrait by David Willardson - as sheet music to give fans rare treat for romantic V-Day holiday. The Marilyn Monroe score is part of a 10-part series of as-yet-unrecorded songs (by Shocked) and portraits (by Willardson) title Indelible Women. Michelle plans to publish one new score from the series each month. The sheet music is only available via www.michelleshocked.com and only costs $5.00 each. - February 13, 2013 - Michelle Shocked
New Single "Boystown" Released About Life in LGBT Community
Singer, Songwriter, and Entertainer Mark Ortega has released an original dance pop single entitled, “Boystown,” about the LGBT community now available on Google Play, Amazon, and iTunes worldwide. - February 12, 2013 - Mark Ortega Entertainment
New York Debut of "Wiesenthal" One-Man Play at 92nd Street Y - 4/10/13 - During Holocaust National Days of Remembrance
Marking its New York premiere, playwright, actor and Drama Critics Circle Award Winner Tom Dugan will present “Wiesenthal,” a one-man play that portrays the famed concentration camp survivor Simon Wiesenthal’s life pursuit for bringing Nazi criminals to justice, at 92nd Street Y... - February 11, 2013 - Tom Dugan Plays
NuAfrikan Theatre Announces Its Spring 2013 Season with Two New Plays: The Negro Speaks by Marcus Dargan and Broken Motherhood by Miriam Tabb
The Negro Speaks, a Celebration of African American Poetry, Prose, and Music Compiled and Adapted by the Award-winning Playwright Marcus Dargan, Premiers on February 27, 2013 at BMCC. broken motherhood museum, Written and Directed by Miriam Tabb, Premiers on April 26, 2013 at the 133rd Street Arts Center. - February 11, 2013 - NuAFrikan Theatre
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre Granted 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status
Contributions donated to Brooklyn Children’s Theatre are now fully tax-deductible since they are officially a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. - February 11, 2013 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
"Tango Lovers" (Enamorados Del Tango) and Mora Godoy Return to the US at the Best Broadway Style
International dance sensation will visit New York, Palm Beach, Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles. - February 11, 2013 - Tango Lovers
Shaneil Devaser's Debut Solo EP
Shaneil Devaser's Debut Solo EP has just been released. It is now available via the official store www.shaneildevaser.com and selected outlets around Malaysia. - February 11, 2013 - Shaneil Devaser
Australia's Cheer Chick Charlie Line Set to Take U.S. by Storm at NY Toy Fair
Popular Australian children's author, Leanne Shea Langdown partnered with Cheer Channel CEO and PSME Properties to launch the Cheer Chick Charlie boxed book set (doll and book) in the US at the NY Toy Fair, February 2013. - February 09, 2013 - Story Merchant
Judson Theatre Company Presents Driving Miss Daisy March 21-24
The Waltons’ Michael Learned And Treme’s Lance E. Nichols Headline Pulitzer Prize-Winning Classic Play as Part of Palustris Festival. - February 07, 2013 - Judson Theatre Company
the COMPANY MEN, “America’s First Mashup Group,” to Perform at the Red Dress Awards and (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York
On the heels of their Red Dress Awards performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the COMPANY MEN bring their show to (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC. - February 05, 2013 - the COMPANY MEN
Jeff Lionheart Begins Work with TNT Vocalist Tony Harnell
Jeff Lionheart to Begin Work with Tony Harnell in February 2013. - February 05, 2013 - Jeff Lionheart
"Wiesenthal" One-Man Play - the Story of a Survivor Seeking Justice - March 13-17, 2013
Playwright, actor and Drama Critics Circle Award-winner Tom Dugan will present “Wiesenthal,” updated from his play “Nazi Hunter – Simon Wiesenthal,” featuring a newly premiered title and recently discovered details of Wiesenthal’s important work, at the Aventura... - February 04, 2013 - Tom Dugan Plays
Cheer Channel Sets Beth Sepko for Casting Duties for Secret Diary 2: the Fierce One
Casting for Hit Web-Series Draws Actors Nationwide - February 01, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel CEO, Cindy Villarreal Named International Liaison for 5th Element Cheer
Villarreal to Aide the Spirit Industry in Australia - February 01, 2013 - Story Merchant
Carolina Ballet Reveals Elegant New Website
New Site Features Modern Images, Expanded Navigational and Social Media Tools for Convenience of Users. - February 01, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
North Carolina Symphony Continues 80th Anniversary Season with Performances Feb. 1-2
William Henry Curry Conducts Gustav Holst’s “The Planets,” Op. 32 Program Also Features High Definition Images from NASA, Plus Works by Richard Strauss, Johann Strauss, Jr., John Williams. - January 31, 2013 - NC Symphony
The Phoenix Philosophy Drops New Sound with CD Release Party
Minneapolis rock band Phoenix Philosophy, debuts their 4th EP at Fine Line Music Café, March 9th, 2013. - January 30, 2013 - The Phoenix Philosophy
Heavy Metal Guitar Meets Orchestra
Paul Sternquist Performs Paganini's Caprice 24 with Entrzelle's David Chamberlin - January 29, 2013 - Hrx Records
A Sweet Treat For Valentine's Day with Saving Abel and Jared Blake
Saving Abel who released "Addicted" along with NBC The Voice contestant and Skiddco Music country artist, Jared Blake joining together for a Valentines Day dinner and intimate experience for lovers and singles alike. - January 26, 2013 - Jared Blake Music
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company's "This Round’s On Us" Valentine’s Festival, Featuring a Play by Longtime Member of the LABrynth Theater Company Craig SirmuMsila Grant
Nylon Fusion Collective presents “This Round’s On Us” Valentine’s, their first play festival fundraising event for 2013 in support of their 5th season which will conclude with their full-lenght production, Incendiary Agents, written by Jack Karp and directed by Peter Jensen,... - January 25, 2013 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
New Album "Good," by Ventura County Artist Dustin Case
"Dustin Case mixes humor, politics and contemporary American reaction in his flavor of hip hop on his thirteen song CD. 'People Are People' talks of Obama and public opinion. 'Intro' has some devilishly dark backing vocals to start before kicking into an Eminem style joint full of poppin' lyrics and a truly sick beat. This is the best of the bunch and exemplifies the slow, steady flavor that suits 'Dust-D' best." - A&R Select - January 24, 2013 - Dustin Case
Extreme Bling Uniforms Joins Cheer Channel as Sponsor of Cheer Mashup
Extreme Bling Uniforms will be the category sponsor for the upcoming and highly anticipated web-series, Cheer Mashup hosted by world-famous cheerlebrity, Maddie Gardner. The show will air February 2013. - January 24, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel Announces Cast for Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One
Cheer Channel Inc. announces the cast of the upcoming second season of the hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One. The cast is composed of real cheerleaders and actors with a cheer background. - January 24, 2013 - Story Merchant
Indie Art-Rock Band Sky-Pony Performs Valentine's Day Themed Concert at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory on February 9
On Saturday February 9th, indie art-rock band Sky-Pony will present "Love for Sale," a concert experience in honor of Valentine's Day, featuring songs about sex, love and everything in between. Based in Brooklyn, Sky-Pony is known for shows that blur the line between rock concert, party, and theater event. This is their latest confection. http://www.sky-pony.com - January 23, 2013 - Sky-Pony