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It's Criminal! The Comedy (Getting People Off and Other Legal Fantasies)
Criminal Defense Attorney Murray Meyer’s idiosyncratic travelogue through the criminal justice system. - December 21, 2009 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
SoBe Institute of the Arts Celebrates New Beginnings with a Multimedia Grand Opening Cabaret at the Renovated Little Stage Theater
Under the direction of Executive Artistic Director Carson Kievman, SoBe Institute of the Arts will welcome the new year January 1st with a fresh and compelling multimedia arts cabaret to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the Little Stage Theater @ SoBe Arts. The Grand Opening Cabaret will... - December 20, 2009 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
The 4 Horsemen Production Present The SST/PURE Cirkus Roadshow
SST/PURE CIRKUS ROADSHOW, an explosive theatrical experience, is a fusion of traveling freak show, burlesque, pyrotechnic theatre, and combative cabaret. This controversial, hysterical, and extraordinary production features the best Seattle has to offer in underground theater. - December 18, 2009 - The 4 Horsemen
Angelika & Demons Released a New Gothic Metal Album Easy Death
Angelika & Demons, female gothic metal project, Evanescence's follower, released a new album Easy Death which is available now on Itunes, Amazon and Rhapsody. - December 17, 2009 - Angelika & Demons
Infinite Connections in Association with The 4 Horsemen Productions Present Kinetic 4
An All Night Festival at the Pacific Science Center “Some things cry out to be reborn…” Festival Presenters: Uniting Souls, IOSIS Art Party, Chillosophy, and the Space virgins. - December 17, 2009 - The 4 Horsemen
STORM Brings 1,000 Dancers Together to Benefit the Variety Club
Buffalo, NY choreographer, Tommy Radon, announces STORM’s first 2010 fundraiser. “Dancing for a Dream” will be held on January 16, 2010 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, Buffalo, NY. The goal is to raise $40,000 with all proceeds benefiting the Variety Club of Buffalo. - December 16, 2009 - STORM
Dancesportduo.com Announces That Oregon’s Number One Youth Ballroom and Latin Couple Will be Representing the Northwest Region at the USA National Dancesport Championship
Portland’s own William Mao and Heather Mattole are the city’s resident youth “Dancing with the Stars” equivalents and will be heading to the National Championships next year - December 16, 2009 - Dancesportduo.com
After Escaping Death, Russian Superstar Avraam Russo Returns to World Music Stage with New Spiritual Single, Music Video
After a four-year hiatus prompted by an assassination attempt, Russian pop superstar Avraam Russo — who delivered record-breaking #1 hits like Amor and Love Is Not Here Anymore — is set to release Peace, the first single from his new spiritual album, Resurrection. The single will be... - December 16, 2009 - Avraam Russo
BeatingDrums.com Announces Charity Campaign !N2DG - Drumming to Beat Alzheimer's
Drum enthusiast, Johnny Vargas is on a journey across the southwest United States to help "Beat Alzheimer's" through a series of drum circle events, demonstrating support for Alzheimer's research. - December 15, 2009 - BeatingDrums.com
Global Ride Becomes Largest Provider of Virtual Cycling DVDs
On December 18th, Global Ride will release its 6th Virtual Cycling DVD. This DVD producer founded Cycling Fusion to bridge the worlds of Indoor and Outdoor Cycling. The DVDs themselves provide the visual experience that bridges these two worlds together. Virtual cycling DVDs are becoming a staple for Indoor Cycling & Spinning® classes, and Global Ride is leading the peloton. - December 15, 2009 - Cycling Fusion
Jireh Records and HipHop Artist K.L.A.S.S. Releases New Single "Back to the Streets"
Breakthrough Christian Rap and HipHop Artist K.L.A.S.S. releases New Single "Back to the Streets" off the upcoming Mix tape Back to the Streets Vol. #1. - December 14, 2009 - Jireh Records
Sydney Showboats Signs Up Adam Williams
Adam Williams, the choreographer and performer well known in the entertainment industry, both home and abroad, signs up with the famous Sydney Showboats. According to Olivia Ostaszewskyj, Entertainment and Marketing Manager of Sydney Showboats, Adam Williams has signed a contract with the company... - December 13, 2009 - Sydney Showboats
Joe Blessett MP3 Music Downloads Available Now
New Acid Jazz Music Artist Joe Blessett Now on iTunes. The debut Release of U Can Trust Me by Composer and Producer Joe Blessett. - December 10, 2009 - Joe Blessett Music
The 4 Horsemen Presents: Le Cabaret Noir's "Sin on Heels"
The Provocative and sensual side of the 4 horsemen to tour the west coast, March 2010. - December 10, 2009 - The 4 Horsemen
Octave Match Records Taps Restaurant for Featured Artist CD Signings
Octave Match Records has created a buzz with its unconventional place for CD signings, a Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar in the Tampa Bay area. - December 07, 2009 - HT Media LLC
South Street Players to Hold Auditions for "Harvey"
The South Street Players, Freehold New Jersey's oldest theater company will hold auditions for its upcoming presentation of "Harvey" by Mary Chase. The auditions will be held Sunday December 13th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in Spring Lake, NJ. - December 03, 2009 - South Street Players
Ayelet Bukai - Israeli Dance Instructor
Ayelet teaches Israeli Folk dance, come learn the basics and all the new dances and moves. Every Wednesday in Or Akiva. www.harkada.com On Wednesday, December 16th the class will be in a different location where they will celebrate a special Hannukah party. Details to follow on the... - December 03, 2009 - Ayelet Dance
Hellfire Variety Show: a Cabaret Descent Into the Underworld
Part circus, part burlesque, part variety show, Hellfire takes a devilishly playful approach by exploring the full range of human morality. The show brings to life playful humor, startling beauty, and physical prowess. - December 02, 2009 - The 4 Horsemen
Mission City Opera Premieres Michael Taylor's New Opera "Truce of Carols"
On Dec. 5-6, 2009, Santa Clara's Mission City Opera performs the company's first new opera premiere: "Truce of Carols," a one-act opera in English and German, with libretto and music by the company's Associate Conductor Michael Taylor. Based in part on Stanley Weintraub's 2001 book, "Silent Night – the Story of the Christmas Truce," "Truce of Carols" tells the story of the spontaneous 1914 WWI Christmas ceasefire. - December 01, 2009 - Mission City Opera
New Online Service Allows Unsigned Artists to Sell Music Online for Free
A new service launched this month allows unsigned and independent music artists to sell music online for free. - December 01, 2009 - Songstall - Sell your music online
John Strasberg Lectures on Training Actors and the Creative Process
As part of Accidental Repertory Theater's "Living Room Series," Artistic Director John Strasberg offers two lectures on acting and the creative process, December 3 and 10, 8pm, at John Strasberg Studios, 555 Eighth Avenue, Suite 403, New York City. - November 28, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Kesavah BellyDance in Prince George BC Launches a New Blog entitled “Yalla Nir’os Ya Banat”
Kesavah BellyDance in Prince George BC has launched a new blog titled "Yalla Nir’os Ya Banat" where dancers can find helpful belly dancing tips, belly dance events, as well as to keep up to date with belly dance classes, notices, and updates. - November 28, 2009 - Kesavah BellyDance
Kesavah BellyDance in Prince George BC Starts New Classes for All Belly Dance Levels
Kesavah BellyDance in Prince George BC is starting new classes for all Belly Dance levels in January 2010. - November 26, 2009 - Kesavah BellyDance
Pianist & Composer Martin Mayer Partners with Canadian Cancer Society in Memory of Czech Superstar Karel Černoch
On the heels of a successful concert tour in Asia this fall, Canada’s Martin Mayer is on to his next project without a stop. The Vancouver-based pianist and composer is partnering with the Canadian Cancer Society for a yearlong fundraising campaign, in memory of his close friend and mentor,... - November 26, 2009 - Canadian Pianist & Composer Martin Mayer
Spin Move Records to Release Exclusive Amy Kuney Holiday Bundle
Spin Move Records will offer a limited-time, exclusive holiday bundle for its artist Amy Kuney from now until Christmas. - November 25, 2009 - Spin Move Records
SloFunkPump Releases "Santa Please '09," Dedicated to U.S. Troops
Indie-funk musician SloFunkPump announced the release of "Santa Please '09" today, a holiday song dedicated to American troops. - November 21, 2009 - SloFunkPump
Myspace Record’s Hip Hop Rising Artist Bossman Premieres Webisode Series No Struggle, No Success
Rising Hip Hop Artist and Myspace Records Release Webisode, and Premiere EP - November 20, 2009 - Travis Bossman Holifield
Mickey Thomas of Starship Announces Benefit for Animals Displaced by Disasters...
Mickey Thomas, the lead singer of Starship (famous for hits like We Built This City on Rock and Roll and Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now), released a new video for Noah’s Wish, a nonprofit organization that steps in to help animals in huge disasters like hurricane Katrina and the California firestorms. Thomas celebrates his birthday on December 3 and his 30th year in Starship. In honor of this milestone, he’s asking fans to support Noah’s Wish. View the video for more info: http://bit.ly/3HMiVh. - November 19, 2009 - Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas
Khalil Ismail Drops “Sometimes” Video
Hot New HipHop Soul Artist Releases First Music Video from His Debut Album The Calm Before the Storm - November 19, 2009 - The Brown'stone Recording Company
Gospel Music Audiences Embrace Contemporary, Inspirational Artist Emmitt Nevels, Jr. with His Debut Release, “Love You I”
Contemporary gospel artist Emmitt Nevels, Jr. is gaining national airplay with his new CD release "Love You I" which features the uptempo praise single "I Wanna Bless You." - November 19, 2009 - Nevels Sisters
Charlotte Youth Ballet
Charlotte Youth Ballet’s 2009 The Nutcracker Performance - November 19, 2009 - Charlotte Youth Ballet
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents James Ehnes and Jon Kimura Parker
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit will present violinist James Ehnes and pianist Jon Kimura Parker on Saturday, December 5 at 8 p.m. - November 19, 2009 - Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Legendary Irish Band Black 47 Celebrates “20 Years on the Road”
Black 47 Brings Back 1989 prices for Four Consecutive Saturday Shows $10 Admission: Nov. 21/28; Dec. 5/12 at 10:30pm at Connolly’s KLUB 45, 121 W 45th St., NYC - November 18, 2009 - Black 47
Vaqueros Paganos Band of the Month - September 2009
Number one on the top 20 chart for the indie bands blog, Band of the Month for September is Vaqueros Paganos from Argentina. - November 09, 2009 - Indie Bands Blog
Concert of Operatic Gems to Benefit Preemies
Sixteen exciting young performers will join forces to showcase their talent in a concert entitled “A little OPERA for little BABIES” in order to raise money for the Linden Fund, in support of Neonatal Intensive Care. “A little OPERA for little BABIES” debut concert will... - November 08, 2009 - A little OPERA for little BABIES
Classical Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Tap Dance School - Fund Raising Event - Dance for Life - Le Ballet Theatral De Montreal
The dance school Le Ballet Théâtral de Montréal, founded and directed by Monique Goyer, is please to announce that it will take part in the fund raising event “DANSEZ POUR LA VIE” (Dance for Life, www.dansezpourlavie.ca) hosted by the Quebec division of the Canadian Hemophile Society, this event will be on the 14 November, 2009. www.btmtl.com. - November 07, 2009 - Le Ballet Theatral de Montreal
Octave Match Records Announces Release of Debut CD’s
Octave Match Records will release the company’s first feature CD’s internationally November 17, 2009. - November 07, 2009 - HT Media LLC
A DIY Artist/Songwriter Zana Mesihovic's Music Featured in a Hollywood Film
Zana Mesihovic wrote a song in what seemed like a nanosecond and nailed the feeling of the new film, The Lightkeepers. The Lightkeepers is directed and written by Daniel Adams, distributed by New Films International. - November 06, 2009 - Zanamusic
South Bay Ballet's Nutcracker -- an Exemplary Holiday Production
One Weekend Only December 19 & 20, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College Center for the Arts 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance - November 05, 2009 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2009 Nutcracker Season Performances
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2009 Nutcracker Season Performances in the Greater Hartford, CT Area - November 04, 2009 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Tommy Pope, Jr. Has a New Website That Chronicles His Rise to Fame Working His Way Up in the Industry from Selling Merchandise to Cutting His First Mixtapes
Up and coming Atlanta rap star grew his fame on the streets that resulted in his big break with Mobstyle Entertainment Inc and his top notch website thapopemusic.com... - November 02, 2009 - Tommy Pope, Jr
British Violinist, Diana Yukawa Involved in Japans Biggest Feature Film
Feature film Shizumanu Taiyo On Release. Japans biggest budget feature film Shizumanu Taiyo which features music by Diana Yukawa goes on release. - November 02, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Haren-Penna Productions Presents: Together We Can Win - Celebrity Sports Auction
November 17, 2009 will be an evening of good food and good fun for two good causes. JLive music by Crystal and a celebrity sports auction, benefiting Build A Better Planet, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living, and A Mother’s Cry, an original play about social justice, to... - October 30, 2009 - Haren-Penna Productions, LLC
Greenway and Fairfax Collaboration Proves Successful at DTASC Festival
Greenway Arts Alliance and Fairfax High School sponsor underserved teens at DTASC Fall Festival. - October 30, 2009 - Greenway Arts Alliance
Apogee Celebrates a New Era of Success in Fostering Creative Excellence Around the World
The Apogee Foundation begins its 2009/2010 season with an unprecedented history of achievements and ambitious future plans for fostering creative excellence worldwide. Kenneth Schneider - Apogee Foundation. - October 30, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
American Puppet Company to Perform at Festival in Iran
Natural Bridges Puppet Production Company from Cleveland, Ohio is proud to announce that they have been chosen to perform their comedy show “NBTV PRESENTS” Nutty & Friends at the 11th Iran International Student Puppet Theatre Festival in Tehran, Iran from November 28 to December 05,... - October 29, 2009 - Natural Bridges Lots of Laughs Company
The Brooklyn Label Pioneers a New Breed of Hip Hop Record Label
The Brooklyn Label (www.TheBrooklynLabel.com) is pioneering a new form of independent Hip-Hop. The process of artists making music and a business with the same focus, is at the heart of this new venture. With a signature sound of rich acoustic elements and lyrical flows not chopped, assembled, or auto-tuned, The Brooklyn Label’s sound captures emotions that can only come through in a live performance. - October 28, 2009 - The Brooklyn Label
Halloween Club Event, SMACK! Fetish Party - New York
Club Rebel hosts SMACK! A zombie themed fetish event featuring special guests Christian Death, Zombie Stripper Joanna Angel of Burning Angel, Dj Myke Hideous formerly of the Misfits, Damian Plague of Das Ich, video DJs, a zombie fetish fashion show. - October 27, 2009 - Dark Asylum Music
Diana Yukawa on Waratte Iitomo
Diana Yukawa appears live as guest on Japan notorious Waratte Iitomo afternoon show hosted by Tamori (Morita Kazuyoshi). - October 24, 2009 - Diana Yukawa
Diana Yukawa Releases the Butterfly Effect
Violinist, Diana Yukawa Releases New Album “The Butterfly Effect.” - October 23, 2009 - Diana Yukawa