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Nuafrikan Theatre Reemerges in Gentrified Harlem; the Award Winning Play Dream Deferred Premieres April 19, 2012 at the 133rd Street Arts Center in Harlem, NY
“I see white people. One day I counted 16 and I didn’t even have to go downtown to see ‘em!” exclaims Lovey Jones, a Harlem native in the new play Dream Deferred. Returning to the stage after three seasons of organizational restructuring, NuAFrikan Theatre celebrates its revival with the Jacob A. Weiser Playwright Award winning play Dream Deferred, written and directed by Marcus Dargan, opening on April 19, 2012 at the 133rd Street Arts Center. - March 04, 2012 - NuAFrikan Theatre
B.Rad Blues Band Playing at House of Blues Foundation Room on Sunset - March 9th
Presenting B.Rad Blues Band at House of Blues Hollywood Foundation Room on Friday March 9th at 8pm. They will debut new original material at this show. B.Rad Blues Band is a South Bay local up-n-coming group of dedicated musicians honing their craft and striving to build 10,000 hours of live... - March 03, 2012 - B.Rad Blues Band
US Artist Avery Stafford Releases New Album on April 8
US artist Avery Stafford will release a new R&B/Gospel album entitled End Of Five on April 8, 2012. - March 03, 2012 - Avery Stafford Ministries
VanMarter Project Debuts #1 Most Added Single "Guaranteed Tomorrow"
Northwest rock band VanMarter Project's single "Guaranteed Tomorrow" is the #1 Most Added Song on the FMQB chart for the week of February 27, 2012. - March 03, 2012 - Hydrus Media
You Will Never Look at Your Best Friend the Same: Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend? Stage Play National Tour
The hit stage play, Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend?, kicks off its 2012 national tour Easter weekend in Montgomery, Alabama April 6-7, 2012 at the Davis Theater for the Performing Arts, 251 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36102. Newly engaged couple, Maurice and April... - March 01, 2012 - Derrell Lawrence
South Korean Violinist, Hye-Jin Kim and the Minnesota Sinfonia
South Korean born violinist, Hye-Jin Kim, to perform Louis Spohr’s “Violin Concerto No. 8 in a minor” with the Minnesota Sinfonia in Minneapolis and St. Paul on March 30 and April 1. Also on the program, a Minnesota Sinfonia commission and world premiere, “Overture to... - March 01, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
"Miss Representation" Director Siebel Newsom Stars as "Idealized Woman" in New Film Debuting April 1
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of former San Francisco Mayor and current California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, stars in the romantic comedy feature "Till You Get To Baraboo" which debuts on DVD and video-on-demand April 1, 2012. Siebel Newsom is the director of "Miss Representation," a documentary that questions the portrayals of women in media. - February 29, 2012 - Emmett Loverde
Singer Hayley Dees Performs on Transit TV
HRX Records Artist Hayley Dees Performs Acoustically to an Audience of 1.5 Million Angelenos. - February 28, 2012 - Hrx Records
Queens Council on the Arts Promotes Free Google Seminar and Other Upcoming Events in NYC
Queens Council on the Arts, a provider of free art and food events in NYC, is offering a Google Seminar on March 7 in Astoria. - February 26, 2012 - QueensCouncilArts.org - Upcoming Events in NYC
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings an All Star Comedy Show to Coram, NY
Randazzo's Restaurant to hold its 2nd comedy show on March 10th. - February 25, 2012 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Focus Groups Gave Their Verdict and Chose Songs for Dead Smiling Pirates' New Album
The Danish rock band, Dead Smiling Pirates used focus groups to determine the quality of the tracks for their new album "Harvest On A Hype." Focus groups identified potential singles and album tracks and two tracks that were not good enough. - February 25, 2012 - Dead Smiling Pirates
Boston Band The Van Burens to Support Zach Deputy at Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge, MA, February 24, 2012
The Van Burens Band of Boston will open for Zach Deputy at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge, MA, on Friday, February 24, 2012. The Middle East is located in Central Square at 472 Mass Ave. Also appearing are NYC-based Turbine. - February 23, 2012 - The Van Burens
Belly Dance Website HipMix.net Announces Winner of "Inspire Belly Dance" Contest
Last month, well-known belly dance website HipMix.net kicked off a new contest, asking their readers from around the world to nominate belly dancers who inspire them. On February 21st the winners of that contest were announced. Santa Fe, New Mexico based belly dancer, Myra Krien, nominated by... - February 23, 2012 - HipMix.net
Boris Kodjoe to Host Eternal Couture Allstar Weekend Celebrity Bash in Orlando, FL.
Television and Movie Star Boris Kodjoe Hosts Eternal Couture, an Allstar Weekend celebrity bash with Keyshia Dior, Grammy winning producer Bryan-Michael Cox & more Thursday, February 23rd in Orlando, FL. The event is expected to draw over 1000 patrons to the beautiful Dellagio Town Center located in the luxurious Dr. Phillips/ Windermere Neighborhood in Orlando. - February 21, 2012 - Eternal Couture
Visit Sean Sack’s Music Page on Facebook and Have a Chance to Win a $50 iTunes Gift Card
Facebook fans of Sean Sack will have the chance to win a $50 iTunes gift card. - February 20, 2012 - Sean Sack Music
Conservatory Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of "Marathon 33 (M33)"
Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company presents the world premiere of "Marathon 33 (M33)" at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Feb. 24 – March 4 with a preview on Feb. 23. "Marathon 33 (M33)" is based on the play "Marathon 33" by June Havoc; original... - February 18, 2012 - Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse
Deep-Sea Diver Releases Book About His Adventures and Lessons During the Exploration of the Andrea Doria
Author, Peter M. Hunt is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Setting The Hook: A Diver's Return to the Andrea Doria. This book explores the Andrea Doria and extreme diving through an introspective odyssey of memory and history back to the dangerous underwater world of Northeast shipwrecks. - February 17, 2012 - Author, Peter Hunt
Minnesotan Pianist to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
Award winning pianist and doctoral graduate of the University of Minnesota’s Department of Music, Dr. Loren Fishman is to perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia in St. Paul and Minneapolis on March 16 and 17. This will be Dr. Fishman’s third engagement with the Minnesota Sinfonia. A... - February 16, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Berlin-Based Band "PHUONGSTILLE" Relaunches as "DOWN TO NINE," Announce Debut for 2012
Berlin. German band PHUONGSTILLE has officially announced its relaunch as DOWN TO NINE. The band, which has been playing for over three years and has built up a fan base in the Berlin area is planning to launch its debut album in the first half of 2012. "The name change was pending a long... - February 13, 2012 - DOWN TO NINE
New Single from the Danish Rock Band Dead Smiling Pirates
Dead Smiling Pirates release the new single Dandruff Killer Punch from their upcoming album Harvest On A Hype. Listen to the new single on Dead Smiling Pirates website. Lead singer Kim Burmeister said: "Dandruff Killer Punch was the song that most testers believe is a potential hit. - February 13, 2012 - Dead Smiling Pirates
Viewer to Perform Live at York RI with Special Guests Toastie Taylor and DJs from You Set The Scene
Viewer play live at the Railway Institute - York - showcasing their dancefloor filling indietronica against a backdrop of kinetic computer art. They will be joined on stage by special guest and long term affiliate Toastie Taylor. Support comes from DJs from You Set The Scene spinning the finest 7" 60s pop, soul and rare grooves. - February 11, 2012 - Viewer
Singer /Entertainer - Jerry Armstrong to Perform in Joliet, IL
Jerry Armstrong will be performing at the Hoof & Fin Roadhouse, 3501 Channahon Rd. in Joliet, IL, February 25th 9:00pm to 11:00pm. Chicago born & raised, he has been performing for over 25 years throughout the Midwest. A “Las Vegas style” entertainer, amazing audiences with his... - February 11, 2012 - Jerry Armstrong Entertainment
SoBe Arts Presents the World Premiere of Hamlet Soundtheater/Opera Music and Libretto by Carson Kievman. Based on the Play by William Shakespeare.
SoBe Institute of the Arts presents the World Premiere of Carson Kievman’s Hamlet Soundtheater/Opera in the Little Stage Theater on Miami Beach. This provocative, sophisticated, and radically re-imagined musical setting of Shakespeare’s masterpiece was the final commission by legendary producer Joseph Papp for the New York Shakespeare Festival / Public Theater. Due to Papp’s tragic passing soon after the work was completed, Hamlet remained unperformed, until now. http://sobearts.org/hamlet.html - February 09, 2012 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
Music for Valentine’s Day: "My Love is Yours"
Music artist Jerri Bokeno releases new single on Young Pals Music. - February 08, 2012 - Young Pals Music
17 Year-Old Alyssa Allyson from Orange County Debuts Rapunzel
AJJ Records artist Alyssa Allyson debuts Rapunzel video. - February 08, 2012 - AJJ Records
Country Musician Charlie Allen Releases American Farmer Video
Charlie Allen, songwriter and country musician, host of "American Farmer" on Discovery Channel releases his theme song-video for the show. - February 08, 2012 - Charlie Allen
44 Plays for 44 Presidents Aiming to Break a World Record
20 productions already planned across USA, including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Austin, Boulder, Providence, Minneapolis, Madison, Little Rock, Des Moines... - February 08, 2012 - 44 Plays for 44 Presidents
The Fool Funnel Releases Debut Album
Indie Band identifies, The Cure for Cancer Revealed, in its new title tracked album. - February 08, 2012 - The Fool Funnel
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, to be on Hand for Nashville’s 2012 CRS Week for Industry Interviews Including with Germany’s Premier Journalist, Christian Lamitschka
Among this year’s CRS week interviews, Nashville's Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, will sit down with Germany's leading Country Music Journalist, Christian Lamitschka, to update the European fans on the coming year’s projects. - February 07, 2012 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
National Black Touring Circuit Presents the Black History Month Play Festival in New York City from February 3 – 26
Festival Honors African American Heroes: A. Philip Randolph, Zora Neal Hurston, Adam Clayton Powell and Con. Barbara Jordan with Presentations by Amiri Baraka, Dr. Brenda Greene and Dr. Lenora Fulani. - February 06, 2012 - National Black Touring Circuit
Jared Blake to Release His Debut Single Music Video
Taking reigns and latching on to the country and rock clash of genre’s, Jared Blake released his high-energy music video for his new track “Don’t Mind.” Motorcycle fanatics may take notice of a familiar face in the 3-minute clip. The man by the pseudonym of “Panhead... - February 05, 2012 - Jared Blake Music
Dali Van Gogh Releases Three Singles to Audiences World Wide
Dali Van Gogh releases "Not My Worst," "Weight of the World" and "Sober." - February 03, 2012 - Dali Van Gogh
Nylon Fusion Collective Presents the First Annual "This Round’s on Us" Play Festival Fundraising Event to Support Its 2012 Season, Titled Amour and More
10 playwrights take comic, whimsical, and sometimes poignant looks at the humor and heartbreak that is Valentines Day in these short, spontaneous plays. Keep your eyes and ears open as these plays can suddenly "happen" at any time amidst the merriment of Nylon Fusion Collective's winter fundraiser Amour and More. - February 02, 2012 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Easton Flutist Uses Music to Raise Money for MS
A chamber music concert will be held to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) on February 26, 2012 at 2:00. The concert will take place at Trinity Church, 234 Spring Garden Street, Easton, PA. The suggested donation is $15, and all proceeds will go to NMSS. Organizer and flutist... - February 01, 2012 - Pamela Taylor
Minnesota Sinfonia Announces Young Artist Competition
This spring, the Minnesota Sinfonia is to hold their annual competition for string musicians up to age 21. This includes violin, cello, bass and viola. The competition is divided into two categories, the Junior Division for musicians up to age 14 (born on or before 1/1/98) and the Senior Division... - February 01, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Washington, DC Area Group Famous For a Century to Release Album, Adds Frontman
Washington, DC area group Famous For A Century announces the release of their debut album and the signing of a new frontman. - January 31, 2012 - Famous For A Century
New Age and EDM Music Collide on the New Curtis Macdonald CD Release "Suburban Prairie"
An imaginative landscape of pulsing reflective instrumental music has arrived with Curtis Macdonald’s new CMMP CD release “Suburban Prairie” available on iTunes, Amazon.com and CD Baby beginning Tuesday, January 31, 2012. - January 31, 2012 - Curtis Macdonald
The Internet Musician Podcast Debuts with Three One-Hour Episodes
The Internet Musician Podcast (http://www.theinternetmusician.com) will officially launch on January 30, 2012 with three nearly one-hour long podcast episodes. Indie artist and podcast host, Brian Hartzog says the first few episodes are jam-packed with internet music marketing advice designed to... - January 28, 2012 - Brian Hartzog
High Sonic Records Announces Release of SNAFU Kitties Acclaimed EP Break Yo Back
High Sonic Records, LLC proudly announces the worldwide release of the SNAFU Kitties highly acclaimed EP Break Yo Back on January 24, 2012. - January 25, 2012 - High Sonic Records LLC
Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend? Stage Play - You Will Never Look at Your Best Friend the Same Again
Due to the overwhelming success of the one night only showing of Philadelphia's own Derrell Lawrence's stage play Do You Trust Your Best Friend?, an encore presentation of this award winning dramatic production featuring some of the best Philadelphia talent will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122. - January 19, 2012 - Derrell Lawrence
The Lost Studio Presents Playwright Sarah Daniels' Provocative and Controversial Play MASTERPIECES
A searing black comedy set in early 1980’s London. The Lost Studio Theatre Company presents its inaugural production, MASTERPIECES by Sarah Daniels. Directed by Cinda Jackson and opening January 26, 2012, MASTERPIECES is both raw and disturbing. It follows the disintegration of three... - January 17, 2012 - Lost Studio
Roots of the White Tree Grow Northward, Sprouting Free Sydney Gig for Event Industry Personnel
In a business landscape where purchases are increasingly dominated by the homogeneity of large corporations, there is an increasing demand for unique, personalised and edgy experiences. The White Tree events creatives team of Melbourne fill that niche in Melbourne, and demand for their services has... - January 16, 2012 - The White Tree
York Maine Musician Releases Independent Rock Album and Music Video
York native and musician Jon King recently released an independent Extended Play (EP) album and music video. The album, consisting of four original tracks written by King, was produced by Strewnshank Productions in Boston, MA. King performs lead guitar, vocals and a piano track on one of the songs. - January 13, 2012 - Emily King
Laguna Beach Live! Presents Nashville Backstage Next Week at the Forum Theatre
Who: Laguna Beach Live! a 501 (c) 3 organisation. What: Nashville Backstage concert When: January 21, 2012 8pm Where: Forum Theatre, Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tix: $20-$30/adult and $10/student 21 & under www.lagunabeachlive.org tic: 800-595-9713 Info... - January 13, 2012 - Laguna Beach Live!
Unique Violin Ensemble Present "Ave Vienna" in 2012 Opener
The Hutchins Consort Shares the Stage with Soprano Lauren Smith for Evening of Romantic Classical Music. - January 11, 2012 - The Hutchins Consort
Website Kicks Off “Inspire Belly Dance” Award
Belly dance website, HipMix.net announced today that they are launching an inspirational contest.... asking people to submit the name of a person who has inspired them in their belly dance life, along with a short description about the person. The program, called “Inspire Belly Dance... - January 11, 2012 - HipMix.net
Official Launch of Steel Entertainment & Records International Agency & Indie Record Label
Representing Celebrity Impersonators, Tribute Artists, Tribute Bands, and Original music artists, including international on Steel Records Label. - January 09, 2012 - Steel Entertainment & Records
Hydrus Media Announces 2012 School Music Fundraising Tour Sponsor Opportunities
Business sponsorships needed to support rock band tour to raise funds for schools' music and performing arts programs across the Northwestern US. - January 06, 2012 - Hydrus Media
Ohio Idol Begins June 9th
Statewide singing competition for residents of Ohio that are 12 years of age or older. - January 04, 2012 - Ohio Idol
Canadian Cellist, Soo Bae, Featured with the Minnesota Sinfonia
International award winning cellist, Soo Bae to be featured with the Minnesota Sinfonia in St. Paul and Minneapolis on February 10 and 12. This will be Ms. Bae’s second engagement with the Minnesota Sinfonia. This February, Ms. Bae will be performing “Cello Concerto No. 1” by... - January 03, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia