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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
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
"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
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
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
Alt/Prog/Rock Band Lucid Fly's "Hope In Day" Spring Tour 2013
In March 2013, Lucid Fly will be heading to Austin, TX touring in support of their EP, The Escape Stage, as well as showcasing at the Red Gorilla Music Fest and the Heart of Texas Rockfest during music week at SXSW. - January 23, 2013 - Lucid Fly
the COMPANY MEN To Play (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. - January 23, 2013 - the COMPANY MEN
Slow Burn Theatre to Mount the Broadway Cult Classic Side Show in West Boca
After the success of their opener, Avenue Q, the award-winning Slow Burn Theatre Company continues its fourth season with the Tony award nominated and cult classic Side Show. Based on the true story of Siamese twins Violet and Daisy Hilton who became stars during the Depression, Side Show is a... - January 20, 2013 - Slow Burn Theatre
NOLAJazzToronto and Grossman's Tavern Present: Jazz Legend to be Celebrated the "Kid Bastien Forever Weekend" at Grossman’s
NOLAJazzToronto, Grossman's Tavern and Toronto musicians pay tribute to one of the legends of New Orleans Jazz, Cliff “Kid” Bastien, at famed live music venue Grossman’s Tavern on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Of his friend and bandmate, Chuck Clarke has said, "Over... - January 19, 2013 - NOLAJazz Toronto
Cabaret Duo Mary Carrick & Todd Brooks to Bring Sounds of Love to Valentine
Professional vocalist and cabaret singer Mary Carrick will perform with pianist and vocalist Todd Brooks on Sunday, January 27, 2013 in Valentine, NE with their cabaret show, "Love Notes”. The duo will perform at 7 p.m. at Valentine High School. The program features music from the Great American Songbook, lesser known gems, and their trademark touch of whimsy and humor. - January 18, 2013 - Mary Carrick Sings
Retro Rap King Mega Ran Headlines “NES in the West Tour”
Retro rap king Mega Ran is headlining the “NES in the West Tour.” The NES tour is Ran's 1st major US tour of the New Year. Starting in Dallas, Mega Ran and his super friends will head through Texas, Arizona, California, Washington, Utah, and Nevada. The fan support has been phenomenal, and thanks to their donations through Kickstarter, Ran always wants to show his appreciation for the love and support. Language Arts Vol. 3, is available now. - January 18, 2013 - Random Beats
British Prog Rockers Flicker Set to Release Debut Album January 28th
“How Much Are You Willing to Forget” is the forthcoming debut from UK rockers Flicker. Promotional CDs & interviews are available in anticipation of its release at the end of January. - January 18, 2013 - Flicker
Russian Cellist, Dmitri Kouzov, to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
International Beethoven Competition winner, Dmitry Kouzov to be the featured soloist with the Minnesota Sinfonia this coming February. Mr. Kouzov to perform Tchaikovsky's “Variations on a Rococo Theme, opus 33”, a work dedicated to a colleague of Tchaikovsky's from the Moscow... - January 17, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Carolina Ballet to Sponsor Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon Jan. 17
Local Arts Organization Supports Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Networking Event. - January 17, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
"Have I Got a Girl for You" Set to Kick Off Rainbow Dinner Theatre's 2013 Season on January 25
Rainbow Dinner Theatre, the only all-comedy dinner theatre in the United States, is set to kick off their 29th year of making showgoers laugh on Friday, January 25, with the production "Have I Got a Girl for You." Written by Jon Lonoff, this modern comedy about romance tells the story of a blind date gone horribly wrong, leading to love gone terribly right, for two of the least likely people. - January 16, 2013 - Rainbow Dinner Theatre
New Face on Drums for Corey Brooks Band
Corey Brooks Band announces new drummer along with other big plans for 2013. - January 13, 2013 - Corey Brooks Band
Chris Hendricks to Perform at Cat’s Cradle Jan. 19 with Carbon Leaf
Raleigh-Based Musician to Perform at Iconic Triangle Venue with Renowned Rock Band - January 13, 2013 - Chris Hendricks Band