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FR3SH Dance Company Presents "The Main Event," A Hip-Hop Showcase Featuring Over 20 Teams and Alumni from MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew
Hip-Hop Dance Competition to Unite Over 100+ Sponsors/Advertisers, 500+ Performers, 1000+ Attendees and MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Alumni - February 26, 2009 - FR3SH Dance Troupe, LLC
New Comedy Club in Dublin, CA to Feature Rising Stars
Laugh-A-Lot Productions, one of the Bay Area’s premier comedy production companies, announced today the opening of Bunjo’s Comedy Club in Dublin, CA. Bunjo’s will focus on booking top notch comedians, many whom have appeared on Jay Leno, David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, Comedy... - February 26, 2009 - Bunjo's Comedy Club
Christian Music Pioneers New Hope and Renaissance Schedule 40 Year Reunion
A community of New Hope and Renaissance band-mates, their families, friends, and fans reuniting July 30 - August 2, 2009. - February 25, 2009 - New Hope-Renaissance Reunion 2009
Richard Collins, a Country Blues Guitarist from New Orleans' Folk Era of the 1960s, Has a New Charity CD Available March 1, 2009
Richard Collins, a country blues guitarist from New Orleans' folk era of the1960s, has a New Charity CD Available March 1, 2009. Proceeds to New Musicians Relief Fund. - February 24, 2009 - Richard Collins
Homeschoolers Have Official Song/Anthem Featuring Youth Choir and Master Ree
Homeschoolers have made history with the release of the first-ever homeschoolers song/anthem. The danceable song, called "The Homeschoolers Jam" was recently mixed in New York but was recorded at recording studios in California, Atlanta, and New York. - February 22, 2009 - master ree music
Boston Area's MetroWest Opera to Perform Ravel's Sensational "L'enfant et les sortilèges” in French and Mozart's Comic "The Impresario" in English March 21-29 in Weston
The Boston Area's MetroWest Opera said today that it will perform Maurice Ravel's "L'enfant et les sortilèges” (The Child and the Spells) in French and Wolfgang Mozart's "The Impresario” in English March 21-29 on the stage at Weston's First Parish Church. The church is located at 349 Boston Post Road. See www.metrowestopera.org - February 21, 2009 - MetroWest Opera
Master Jazz Pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen Releases 88 Fingers, His 10th Solo CD
Eyran Records announces the release of pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen’s highly anticipated new solo album, 88 Fingers. - February 19, 2009 - Eyran Records
Karine Hannah Collaborates with Songwriter/Producer Ayhan Sahin on New Release "Karine" - Release Streets Globally Jan. 27 on Young Pals Music
In all, "Karine" hearkens a bygone era where an album was designed to serve up the full spectrum of an artist's ability—instead of so many gimmick-driven, pinhole-targeted acts that drive today's marketplace. Hannah's versatility is her trump, imbued with innate celestial talent and consummate emotive fervor. Aligned with these dozen-plus sing-along treasures, here is a project whose stamp is utterly timeless. - February 17, 2009 - Young Pals Music
Curtis Peoples Returns to the Touring Circuit This Spring
Peoples gears up for nationwide tour with Josh Hoge, Ernie Halter, and Tony Lucca - February 17, 2009 - Curtis Peoples
The Apogee Foundation is Selected as the Top Non-Profit in the First Annual Fast Pitch Business Awards
The Apogee Foundation has been named the year's “Top Non-Profit” in the inaugural Fast Pitch! Business Awards - Kenneth Schneider. - February 16, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
New Single by Pessimist in Training - "Dominoes"
American-Israeli rockers, Pessimist in Training, have released a new single: "Dominoes." - February 15, 2009 - Pessimist in Training
Rock Band Simples Mortales Navigates the Internet/Spanish Rock
At www.simplesmortales.com, fans of ‘rock en español’ (Spanish rock) can enjoy the music of Puerto Rican band Simples Mortales. Five professional men created this band, after deciding to renew their youth dreams and become rockers. “We are breaking the mold; freeing our... - February 13, 2009 - simples mortales
South Bay Ballet Presents: Bravo! the Classical & Contemporary Ballet Experience
South Bay Ballet continues its celebrated 2008-2009 season with Bravo! The Classical & Contemporary Ballet Experience, a crowd-pleasing reprise of an eclectic repertoire from traditional classics to exciting contemporary ballets. A weekend of thrilling selections and inspired performances, the program will feature South Bay Ballet’s junior, senior and pre-professional company members. - February 08, 2009 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Singer/Songwriter/International Spokesmodel Jimmie Reign Releases Her First Official Music Video, “Different Person”
Popular American music performer Jimmie Reign has debuted the official music video for “Different Person”, the second single from her highly anticipated debut album “Pretty Girl”. Directed by Juan de la Torre of Tektonic Entertainment and produced by Mprint Music, the video... - February 08, 2009 - MPRINT MUSIC
What Cats Really Think of Humans
Cats' quote of the day: Other creatures are stupid. It's only us, cats, who can think. - February 07, 2009 - Sofia Gladys Projects
Fall in Love with the Joiners on Valentine's Day
The Joiners Valentine's Day Bash. - February 07, 2009 - The Joiners
Kids on Broadway Holds Super Bowl Pledge Drive to Fund Acting Scholarships
Help needy children from ages 7-18 in the theatre arts pay their tuition for annual musical productions. - February 06, 2009 - Kids On Broadway
Saturday Night Shakedown to Release "Better Than Hollywood" CD
"Better Than Hollywood" release date is March 2, 2009 it will release on iTunes and Amazon.com. "We are so excited to release these new songs, I know some of you have heard some of these songs at our shows but we truly think all of you will love them." said guitarist Mike... - February 05, 2009 - Saturday Night Shakedown
The Hotcakes Ink Deal with Cincinnati Reds to "Paint the Town Red"
New York City band’s original song is selected as anthem for popular Major League Baseball Team - February 04, 2009 - The Hotcakes
Soul Ride: Bullet Train Tour: East Coast
A soul band with it's own brand, kLoB takes to the road to support their self-released debut album, 'speed dial: LOVE.' - February 04, 2009 - kLoB
Jazz Elite Launches the Oxford Jazz Festival 2009
This year’s Oxford Jazz Festival was launched with a ‘pre-event’ at the North Wall Arts Centre on 23 January 2009. The Jazz Elite Series - three, once-monthly performances in the lead-up to the Oxford Jazz Festival - began with Mark Bassey, one of Britain’s finest trombonists, supported by local trio 3bpm. - February 01, 2009 - Oxford Jazz Festival
Extended Through March 2009: Made Me Nuclear, the Operetta. A Guest Production at Santa Monica Playhouse Presented by the Sarcoma Alliance.
This “feel good cancer musical” (LAT) is an “inspiring” tale that will “grab you in a bear hug right away and not let go. LA Times "Critic's Choice." “Touching…life-affirming…his songs are pitched in an intimate, jazzy, bluesy style,” - LA Weekly. - January 31, 2009 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
NJ Artists and Performers Gather for Family-Friendly Fun and Flair
An exquisite arts festival entitled ‘Bliss 9’ is bringing together local painters, photographers, sculptors, jewelry makers, dancers and musicians for an evening of family-friendly fun and flair on Friday, April 3 2009, 6pm, at the Hanover Marriott hotel in Whippany. Bliss Festivals are... - January 30, 2009 - Stone Cottage Arts Foundation
Accidental Rep and John Strasberg Studios Team Up for Summer Acting Program
John Strasberg, internationally recognized director, actor, and teacher, and artistic director of the Accidental Repertory Theater, announces a new summer acting training program July 7 - August 8, 2009 in New York City. - January 29, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Tubby the Tuba Children's Concert
The JC Concert Band is very proud to present Tubby the Tuba at it's next performance on Sunday, February 15th 2009. - January 28, 2009 - JC Concert Band
“North Sea Films” & Director Dana Altman Have Finalized Agreements to Produce “GOOD 2B ALIVE”
“North Sea Films” & director Dana Altman have finalized agreements to produce “GOOD 2B ALIVE”; a biographical documentary film on the life & music of Miljenko Matijevic “SteelHeart.” - January 27, 2009 - SteelHeart Records LLC
kLoB's 'Soul Ride: Bullet Train Tour' Makes Final Stop in Charleston, SC; February 13th at Tin Roof
Soul group, kLoB, headed by Kip Kolb, hits five tour dates along the East-coast in support of their first full length music release, 'speed dial: LOVE.' Tin Roof of West Ashely in the Charleston area will be the last date of the tour. - January 27, 2009 - kLoB
'The Hawks (of Holy Rosary)' Multi-Talented Indie Rockers "Swoop" the Local and National Stage
Out of Hawk: The Hawks (of Holy Rosary) spread their parenthesized influence through music, film and cheap keyboards. - January 27, 2009 - The Hawks (Of Holy Rosary)
LA-Based Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show to Open New Location in Colorado
The Los Angeles-based Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show will hold its Colorado Grand Opening at the Millennium Harvest House Hotel in Boulder, Colorado, at 6:30 p.m. on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14th, 2009. "We're very excited to be bringing The Dinner Detective to the... - January 26, 2009 - The Dinner Detective Boulder
Valentine's Day Gift Solution
Valentine’s Day Gift Certificates from Peterborough Players; Two Tickets to the Theater = Summer Romance. - January 24, 2009 - PeterboroughPlayers
Broadway's Christa Jackson Stars in Evita, Fullerton, Ca Feb 13-March 1
A big new production of Andew Lloyd Webber's Evita Plays in Fullerton's Plummer Auditorium February 13- March 1. With Broadway star Christa Jackson as Evita and popular movie and television personality Jay Willick as Peron, it also features a 20 piece live orchestra. - January 23, 2009 - FCLO Music Theatre
Ya-Boy A.M.C is Please to Announce the Release of "iHustle 24/7"
One of the hottest underground Musicians on the Internet during 2008 has just released his breakout CD "iHustle 24/7." On March 5, 2009 Ya-Boy A.M.C. will perform songs from the CD, live from Burbank, CA in streaming HDTV PPV Concert. - January 23, 2009 - Ya-Boy A.M.C.
Setting the Jazz Standard
The city of Oxford is set to become the jazz capital of the country, as the final preparations are being made for the first ever annual Oxford Jazz Festival. A four-day jazz spectacular, which will see some of the UK’s finest musicians from the world of Jazz performing across the city. - January 23, 2009 - Oxford Jazz Festival
For John Strasberg the Theater Company is Accidental (and on Purpose)
John Strasberg -- internationally recognized director, actor, and teacher -- announces Accidental Repertory Theater company. Spring season to present contrasting productions of Ibsen's "A Doll's House." - January 20, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Enfield Native Selected to Perform in Major Competition
Andrew Stetson, who grew up in Enfield, has been selected to play in the semi-final round of the National Trumpet Competition, March 12-15, 2009 in Washington, DC. Stetson will join nearly 20 other trumpet players in the graduate division to compete for nearly $40,000 in prizes. The National... - January 20, 2009 - Andrew Stetson, Trumpet
Sparta, NJ the Biryukov Academy of Art & Music, a Private Art and Music School Offering Classes in Violin, Vocal, Piano, Guitar and Art Hires New Art Teacher
Jennifer Kucher has been hired by The Biryukov Academy of Art & Music in Sparta, NJ to teach evening art classes. Ms. Kucher has over 7 years art teaching experience. In addition to teaching Art at the Biryukov Academy, Ms Kucher also teachs Art at the local Sparta High School. Ms. Kucher... - January 18, 2009 - The Biryukov Academy of Arts & Music
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to the Detroit Opera House February 12-15, 2009 Celebrating 50 Years
Detroit Opera House - Home of Michigan Opera Theatre - David DiChiera, General Director Sweet Honey In The Rock To Appear Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 on Stage With AAADT Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Detroit Opera House stage February 12-15, 2009 in a limited five-performance... - January 16, 2009 - Michigan Opera Theatre/Detroit Opera House
Sarasota Opera Opens Its 50th Season
Sarasota Opera to open its 50th Season with Winter Opera Festival. - January 15, 2009 - Sarasota Opera
Electronic Planet Ensemble in Association with VORTEX Repertory Company Presents Spaceman:Dada:Robot
Spaceman:Dada:Robot is a multi-media event/performance created by collaborative improvisation and synergistic dada epiphanies; music, video and words. - January 10, 2009 - Electronic Planet Ensemble
Libreros Win Best of Tampa Award
Libreros School & Dance Club is selected "Best of Tampa 2008" in the Dance Instruction category by the U.S. Local Business Association. - January 10, 2009 - Librero Multimedia Productions
Hip-Hop Theater Masterpiece Sets Sights on the Nation
Theori Productions Inc. launches national tour for the hit stage play “I Still Love H.E.R. (a tribute to Hip-Hop).” - January 04, 2009 - Theori Productions Inc.
New Tunes, New Venue; the Brooks Young Band Rocks the Renovated Barnstead Church
Saturday January 31st from 8-10 PM the Brooks Young Band will perform at the Barnstead Church, in NH, a newly renovated music venue. Fender endorsed artist Brooks Young and his band will be one of the first to play at Barnsteadʼs new hot spot. They will be playing songs from their new CD... - January 03, 2009 - Brooks Young Band
Aurience and Apogee Expand Their Alliance to Increase Awareness of the World's Great Performance Arts Through the Power of Media and Technology
Aurience Ltd, an EU media consulting group, and the Apogee Foundation, a US philanthropic organization, will integrate media and technology enhancements throughout Apogee's global programs to discover, develop and celebrate creative excellence. - January 02, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Fourth Album from Promis, "Life is Grand!" Offers World Music Pallete with Accessible Melodies and Lyrical Themes of Love, Life and Its Lessons
Influenced by the cool breezes and warm waters of the Mediterranean, the 14 songs explore themes of life, love and lessons, with a rich tapestry of all-live instruments. Recorded by Chilean singer/songwriter Jose Promis and produced and co-written with Turkish songwriter Ayhan Sahin, the project is truly a mesh of world influences, while maintaining a decidedly pop imprint. - December 31, 2008 - Young Pals Music
Peace CD of Original Songs Released by NH Women; “Let Peace Expand” CD a Powerful Peace Offering
A peace CD of 11 original songs written by composer and pianist Lisa Gail Murray and sung by vocalist Cynthia Schroer has been released. These two New Hampshire mothers teamed up to record the inspirational songs that explore the theme of peace – in the world and within the self. “Let Peace Expand,” available through their website www.LetPeaceExpand.com and www.CDBaby.com offers lyrical songs that uplift the heart. - December 30, 2008 - Let Peace Expand
TC of 39th Ave Music Shares His Business Expertise to Assist in Restoring the Community
There are many ways for a successful individual to give back. TC of 39th Ave Music continues to find those ways, and utilizes them to make an impact in his community. Whether it's a charity Christmas party for under privilege kids, a free concert to raise money for a great cause, TC of 39th Ave Music is always willing to give back to those in need. - December 28, 2008 - 39th Ave Music LLC
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
From Viola in Music website, all about the viola. - December 23, 2008 - Viola in Music
Viola in Music Website is All About the Viola
Famous composers who played it, famous compositions, famous viola and violin player - December 20, 2008 - Viola in Music
“Brain Chemistry for Lovers” Blooms with Two Valentine Concerts
On Monday, Feb. 16, the full production of “Brain Chemistry for Lovers” will bloom with a 7 p.m. showing at the Newmark Theater in Portland, OR. Part concert, part cabaret and part science lecture, the show features Portland Chamber Orchestra, OHSU neuroscientist Larry Sherman Ph.D., pianist Darrell Grant, Nu Shooz’s Valerie Day. - December 19, 2008 - Nu Shooz Orchestra
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Hit Comedy "How We First Met" on Saturday February 14, 2009 at San Francisco's Historic Herbst Theatre
Valentine's Day hit "How We First Met" returns for a ninth year to San Francisco. Audiences are invited to celebrate love in all its hilarious glory with How We First Met. This enchanting one-of-a-kind live comedy show looks at the lighter side of finding that special someone. In How We First Met, couples are interviewed on-stage while an improv ensemble recreates pivotal story moments with improvised sketches and songs. - December 17, 2008 - HOW WE FIRST MET