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STORM Brings Dancing to the Beach
STORM presents "Dancing Under the Stars" on August7, 2010 at Sunset Bay, Irving NY in support of the Kiss 98.5 Radiothon 2010 to benefit the Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. - May 29, 2010 - STORM
MyTheaterPlace.com Launches Beta
Website creates a centralized knowledge hub for all theater information, including auditions, theaters and show information within a rich social community framework. - May 28, 2010 - MyTheaterPlace
Douglas Newton Combines Painting Exhibition with CD Release Concert at Blue Moon Gallery
Local songwriter Douglas Newton will release his long awaited CD, “Don’t Look Down” on June 26th at the Blue Moon Gallery in Sacramento. The music belongs to the art-song tradition of musicians such as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. The CD has been 5 years in the... - May 28, 2010 - Douglas E Newton
The Arts Edge Summer, a New Performing Arts Program in NYC, Combines Musical Theater with College Prep for High School Students
The Arts Edge Summer Program is a New Performing Arts Program in New York City that combines musical theater with college prep for high school students. Students can put a little glee in their summer with a unique program that offers expert guidance from faculty members of leading performing arts institutions. The Arts Edge Summer Program is designed for high school students seriously considering a college major in musical theater. - May 27, 2010 - The Arts Edge
‘American Idol’ Comic Talent Norman Gentle ‘Slaps’ Debut Single Toward Critical Mass: "Bitch Slap" Released by Young Pals Records International
Music Video Released to Multiple Outlets, Media Mayhem, Radio Airplay Launches - May 25, 2010 - Young Pals Music
Starbeats, Inc.: Future Youth Entrepreneurs
In the Birmingham community, a group of teenagers are creating a summer fundraiser to assist Montage Music Groups, a group that promotes music for youth. StarBeats, Inc. offers to create custom music for a good cause. - May 23, 2010 - StarBeats, Inc.
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Joins Dukes of Hazzard Stars, Ben “Cooter” Jones & Rick Hurst, “Deputy Cletus Hogg” at the Cooter’s Place for Portrait Unveiling
Artist to The Stars, Corey Frizzell will be on hand this Saturday at 3PM at the new Cooter’s Place, Sun Records Museum to autograph his first edition, Elvis Presley Print, which will be unveiled and presented to Dukes of Hazzard fame, Ben "Cooter" Jones by leading country gospel... - May 20, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Las Vegas’ Launches New Comedy Singing Impressionist Show at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
Larry G Jones’ fast-paced show features an all-star of over 75 singers, celebrities, and presidents. Raphael Erardy who worked with the late Danny Gans for over 20 years as drummer and collaborator now produces this multi-award winning show. - May 19, 2010 - Las Vegas Comedy Show
Southern California Bands Lost Cabras and Jellmunekita Take on Panama in June
Punk rock duo Lost Cabras, out of Los Angeles/Long Beach, venture on tour to the beautiful country of Panama starting Friday, June 4, with friends Jellmunekita. The 10-day tour is called “Los Diablos Rojos,” which is named after the vibrant colored public transportation buses of Panama City. - May 16, 2010 - Lost Cabras
Summer "Train With A Pro" Acting Workshops to be Offered by Performing Arts San Antonio
Performing Arts San Antonio announces their 2010 Summer “Train With A Pro” Acting Workshops. Under the direction of Paul Tinder and Vaughn Taylor, students will be able to learn the skills and techniques they would learn in a professional workshop in New York or Hollywood. Paul Tinder... - May 15, 2010 - Performing Arts San Antonio
Independent Film Produced by Performing Arts San Antonio to be Featured at the Alamo Drafthouse
There will be a special screening of “The Long Ride Home” at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at 410 and Blanco Rd. on Thursday, June 3rd 2010 at 7:30pm. The film, distributed by Lions Gate Films, stars Randy Travis, Eric Roberts, Academy Award Winner Ernest Borgnine and Garry... - May 15, 2010 - Performing Arts San Antonio
I.N.C. Bleeds Heavy Aggression, Adrenalin Into Today's Metal Scene
In a stroke of genius, thrasher band reemerges to regale fans with songs styled around German Cannibal Armin Meiwes sound bites in Bleed the Line. I.N.C., a thrasher band of mythical proportions, emerged as a heavy metal front runner. They covered Cars tunes, were there when Pantera got signed,... - May 14, 2010 - Indestructible Noise Command
Santa Cruz CA Cyclists to Hold Costumed "Tweed Ride" May 30
Tweed Rides are all the rage right now amongst young and old alike, generally including those who are bicycle advocates and environmentally sensitive. Riders dress in 1800's American costume and ride through areas that are often of historic interest. - May 14, 2010 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
Fearless Album Sneak Peak - Listening Party, by Opulent PR
An invitation to join Urban Soul recording artist Naira, as she presents a sneak peak to her upcoming 3rd project: Fearless - May 14, 2010 - Naira
Dowling Music Strikes a Chord in Manhattan
One year ago, New Yorkers were told to look for music elsewhere as Patelson Music bid its farewell. This week, Steinway Hall trumpets the sounds of Dowling Music, its first and only tenant and the most comprehensive sheet music store in Manhattan. - May 12, 2010 - Dowling Music
An Evening of Magic and Wonder
Applebee's and Magus Enterprises team up to make world class magic available to all. - May 12, 2010 - Magus Enterprises, Inc.
Tom Hess Music Corporation Helps Guitar Players Save Time, Money and Frustration by Learning How to Avoid Mediocre Guitar Teachers
Summary: Guitarists all over the world can now get guidance on how to find the right guitar teacher for them. - May 12, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
Seattle Dance Company Engages Audiences Young and Old with Contemporary Dance
This June, Katy Hagelin Dance Project presents fromPhantastes, an evening-length, contemporary ballet inspired by George MacDonald’s novel Phantastes: a Faerie Romance. The magical story combined with the universal language of dance make this performance accessible to for all ages and audiences. Connecting to the artistic community, fromPhantastes includes nearly 20 dancers of various ages and skill levels from professional to student. - May 12, 2010 - Katy Hagelin dance project
The Original Mayor of Whoville Joins the Cast of “They Changed Broadway”
Stuart Zagnit, who created such memorable characters on stage such as The Mayor of Whoville in “Seussical” and Goldberg in “The Wild Party” joins the cast of “They Changed Broadway: From Berlin to Bernstein and Beyond,” a one-night only revue at The Forum Theater... - May 12, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
Mellow Down Easy to Perform Benefit Concert for Nashville Flood Victims; Part Ways with Drummer
Nashville rockers part ways with Drummer, step up to help their City. - May 12, 2010 - Mellow Down Easy
PRS Guitars, Youth Arts Forum, & Shuffleboard Records Present Youth Rock Live! a Simon Malls Performance Featuring Six Volt with Special Guest Whitney Kelly
Youth Rock Live charity concert series featuring Six Volt from Red Bank, NJ to raise money for Homeless Kids across America playing at 22 Simon Malls June - September. Sponsored by PRS Guitars, Shuffleboard Records and Youth Arts Forum. - May 11, 2010 - Six Volt
“They Changed Broadway” Audience Gets More Exciting News
“They Changed Broadway” Actor Equity performers Jonathan C. Kaplan and Neva Small agree to recreate show-stopping performances. During the one-night only June 13 benefit performance, Jonathan C. Kaplan is singing "Everyone Hates His Parents" and "The Miracle of... - May 11, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre Presents “Urban Legends” Five Musical Vignettes, May 21st & 22nd
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre will be performing Urban Legends, five musical vignettes, on Friday, May 21st and May 22nd at St. Savior’s Church in Brooklyn. Proceeds will go to benefit the BCT Scholarship Fund. - May 10, 2010 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
South Bay Ballet Announces Formation of Guild
The newly formed South Bay Ballet Guild, a non-profit volunteer organization, is open to all persons interested in supporting and contributing to the growth and success of South Bay Ballet. - May 07, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Kids on Broadway to Participate in Human Race
Local non-profit Kids on Broadway will be walking for dollars as they try to raise funds to replace old microphone equipment. - May 06, 2010 - Kids On Broadway
FantasyLand Theatrical Productions to Open New Pointe Performing Arts Center
FantasyLand Theatrical Productions, a 501C3 arts organization, will open in its new venue at The POINTE Performing Arts Center in Orlando Florida on July 6, 2010. - May 06, 2010 - FantasyLand Theatrical Productions
Hip Mix Launches Interactive Newsletter Targeted to the Belly Dance Community
Hip Living e-zine shares the belly dance lifestyle with musicians and dancers around the globe. - May 06, 2010 - HipMix.net
‘American Idol’ Season Eight Finalist Norman Gentle Releases First Single ‘Brit Slap,’ a Toast to Simon Cowell
The world is poised to become slap-happy with the release of Norman Gentle’s debut single Tuesday, May 4. - May 04, 2010 - Young Pals Music
EBE Ensemble Requests Submissions of New One-Act Plays for Fourth Annual Festival in New York
An award-winning New York based theater group seeks 3 to 6 new short plays to be fully produced in Spring 2011 as a part of their fourth annual festival, Elephants on Parade 2011. - May 04, 2010 - EBE Ensemble
2nd Sundays Art & Crafters Fair, Windmill Cafe, Santa Cruz, CA
2nd Sundays Art & Crafters Fair, Windmill Cafe, near Twin Lakes Beach & Eastside Farmers Mkt, Sun. May 9, Noon-5pm, Free. Slimm Buick, will be “spinning” old records (actual 45rpm vinyl) & showing his Art Bikes & watercolors. Others include Val Haley, “Jewelry... - May 03, 2010 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
1st Friday Santa Cruz (Costumed Decorated) Art Bike Cruise
Fun, free, family event. - May 02, 2010 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
UK Band the Volitains Literally Emerge from the Underground with Their Debut Release This June
Emerging from the depths of London’s ‘Underground’ (literally), alternative rock darlings The Volitains unleash their debut EP on the 28th June 2010. - May 02, 2010 - The Volitains
Brighton's Ice Black Birds Returns with Their 2nd Single and Announce More UK Festival and Live Dates
Brighton’s Ice Black Birds fire out their 2nd single entitled ‘As Birds We’d Be Fine’ on the 13th June 2010 via Laissez Faire Club Records and have confirmed The Secret Garden Party, Farm Festival and more UK live dates. - May 02, 2010 - Ice Black Birds
After an Endorsement by the Valentino Brand, UK Band Rubicks Release Their Next Single 'Giddy Up'
Cult alternative rock outfit Rubicks goes electric with their next single “Giddy Up” getting snapped up for fashion label Valentino’s next campaign - May 02, 2010 - Rubicks
Orlando-Based Dominican Singer Octavio Patxot Releases CD, Historia de Amor
Octavio Patxot - an Orlando-based Latin pop singer and composer - is proud to announce the release of his second CD, Historia de Amor. Released on the new independent Latin label, Diom Productions, the CD features 9 original compositions. Octavio’s music is a fusion of a wide range of Latin sounds and intensely personal lyrics, held together with radio-friendly commercial pop. - May 01, 2010 - Diom Productions
Tom Hess Music Corporation and Alex Staropoli Coach Unknown Bands How to Make It in the Music Industry
After already selling more than 1.2 Million records worldwide, Alex Staropoli, keyboardist, co-songwriter and co-band leader of the Italian epic metal band Rhapsody of Fire (latest release "The Frozen Tears Of Angels", April 30, 2010) launches new coaching program for unsigned rock... - May 01, 2010 - Tom Hess Music Corporation
D’Amico Dance Announces Move to New Studio Starting May 1st
D’Amico Dance today announces move to brand new King’s Dancing Centre and new classes added to the schedule beginning May 1. - May 01, 2010 - D'Amico Dance
Magus Enterprises Joins with Applebee’s Brick to Perform Magic at the Bar
Invitation to Experience World-Class Magicians Every Monday Night. - May 01, 2010 - Magus Enterprises, Inc.
Duke Ellington Center’s Free Concert Encourages Music and Arts in Public Schools
Proudly wearing special Duke Ellington “Messengers of Harmony” buttons, hundreds of school children gathered around the Duke Ellington Statue this afternoon, at the northeast corner of Central Park, for a free Duke Ellington Day Concert hosted by The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts. - April 30, 2010 - The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts
ACAC Exec. Director Leigh Woods a Member of the Arkansas Talent DataBase is This Weeks Guest on Arkansas Talent Conversations
The Arkansas Community Arts Cooperative (ACAC) Executive Director Leigh Woods discusses the humble beginnings of an open source Arts Resource. Arkansas Talent Conversations is a weekly podcast that interviews Arts and Entertainment Professionals for perspectives into today’s art, film and entertainment scene. - April 30, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
Live Music Company Reaches FSB Business Award Finals
Live Music Company, NSN Productions Limited, who specialise in providing outstanding live music for corporate and private events, have reached the finals of the Hertfordshire FSB Business awards for Service Excellence and Staff Training and Development. Reaching the finals is a great boost for the... - April 30, 2010 - NSN Productions Limited
YoungArts Miami Kicks Off New Laboratory Program for High School Juniors and Seniors May 15
YoungArts Miami, which kicks off May 15, is a regional subsidiary of YoungArts and is designed to provide Miami’s diverse community of gifted high school juniors and seniors with the tools to embrace their aspirations for a meaningful career in the arts. - April 28, 2010 - YoungArts
Patriot Brass Ensemble Hosts Free Armed Forces Day Concert for Veterans
The Patriot Brass Ensemble of Ridgefield, NJ is excited to host its first Armed Forces Day Tribute Concert. The concert with feature music of all the branches of the military and patriotic favorites. - April 27, 2010 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
They Changed Broadway Writer, Michael Colby Available to Discuss the Jewish Contribution to the American Musical
In the “Fiddler on the Roof” script, Yenta is the old-world Eastern European match-maker who makes it her business to know everyone else’s business. In 2010, that might be Michael Colby’s job albeit in a less intrusive way-- at least when it comes to Jews in musical theatre. - April 26, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Rising Stars Concerts Showcase Eight of the Area’s Best Young Musicians
Concerts May 6th, 7th, and 9th – including a performance at the prestigious Ventura Music Festival – feature local composer Michael Glenn Williams and renowned conductor Richard Rintoul. - April 25, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
John Foxx + The Maths to Release Debut Single 'Destination' on the 24th May 2010 with Special Live Performance in June in London
Pioneering UK synth rock legend John Foxx (ex-frontman Ultravox) teams up with electronic music producer Benge to release their first single in May and perform a special one-off 100% live analogue performance at The Roundhouse in London in June. - April 25, 2010 - John Foxx
Artist Khalil Ismail Gives Solid Break-Up Advice in New Song and Music Video for "Sometimes"
Brown'sTone Recording Company Introduces New Song & Video by Khalil Ismail. Coming off the success of his debut LP, The Calm Before The Storm, a 21-city nationwide tour with stints in the Netherlands, and a few awards to boot, Alternative Hip Hop Soul artist Khalil Ismail delivers a video for... - April 24, 2010 - The Brown'stone Recording Company
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents - "Beethoven Extravaganza" at 4pm on Sunday April 25, 2010
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra presents a "Beethoven Extravaganza," the 3rd concert of the"Music of the Masters" Series of full orchestra concerts, Sunday April 25, 2010, 4pm in the Haugh Performing Arts Center of Citrus College in Glendora, CA. - April 23, 2010 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
Boston Band The Van Burens Play The Joint in Los Angeles April 27, 2010
The Van Burens, based in Boston, MA, continue their national tour supporting the release of their debut EP, "The Eager EP", with a show at Los Angeles club The Joint on Tuesday, April 27 at 8 pm. - April 23, 2010 - The Van Burens
Inside the Black Provides a Rare Glimpse Into the Record-Making Process
Hollywood rock band Inside the Black today announced plans to involve fans in the entire process of writing and recording their second album, beginning with a blog post of a raw demo. - April 23, 2010 - Inside The Black