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Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents Spring Show 2017
Connecticut Concert Ballet is proud to present its 2017 Spring Show in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Choreographers are Artistic Directors Wendy Fish-Lawrence and David Lawrence along with Lorelei Chang and Christina Shortt. Two performances will be held at the state of the art Bailey Auditorium at Manchester High School, 134 Middle Turnpike East, on Saturday, May 20 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. - May 10, 2017 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Richie Sambora Takes One-of-a-Kind Guitar Auction at Barnstable to Whole New Level
Sambora changing up some tradition for a more worthy cause: Fighting Diabetes. - May 05, 2017 - Richie Sambora
North Coast Repertory Theatre Honors 25 Years of Scenic Design and Presents Second Annual San Diego’s Champion for the Arts™ Award
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to honor two individuals who have made an enormous difference in the Arts: Marty Burnett and Leonard Hirsch. This year marks the 25th year of extraordinary set design and technical direction for North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Resident Scenic Designer,... - May 04, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
New Book Published by Evermore Press Reveals How Worlds Are Invented in Game of Thrones and Other Series
Evermore Press has published Creating Life, the first volume in The Art of World Building series, by Randy Ellefson. It teaches authors and gamers how to build better worlds faster for fantasy and science fiction works. Fans can learn the secrets of the trade, too. - May 02, 2017 - Randy Ellefson
Upstart Impulse Repertory Company is "Speaking Truth to Power"
Two timeless classics set in the ancient world challenge the rightness of those who lead and explore the morality within the human heart. Antigone by Sophocles, translated by Owen McCafferty & Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. - April 30, 2017 - Impulse Repertory Company
Cerebellion: Release Official Video for "Cold"
The video opens with a room engulfed in fire, which quickly cuts to a young man sitting in an empty room watching TV. The music begins with a tight guitar groove followed by a subtle vocal melody. After a brief moment of calm, “Cold” abruptly transitions into a blistering explosion of sound, coincided by images of the young man fixating on what he sees on the screen, which appears to change him in some way. - April 30, 2017 - Cerebellion
CAC Studios and Clifton’s Republic Partner Up for It’s Second Year to Offer a Glimpse Into 1940’s Hollywood
The award winning company CAC Studios who brought you Thenardiers Inn, ChicabaRENT and Night at the Sands and the historic Clifton’s Republic recreates a Hollywood Canteen Style USO Tribute immersive musical experience. - April 30, 2017 - Creating Arts Studios
The Visual and Performing Arts Come Together in This Denver Area Spring Concert
Parker Arts presents a nature-inspired event that combines the visual and performing arts. Parker Symphony Orchestra and Plein Air Painters of America will perform great works of music alongside breathtaking paintings in this classical music concert and art show May 5 at the PACE Center in Parker, CO. - April 29, 2017 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
The Theatre School at North Coast Rep Presents Peter and the Starcatcher - an All-Ensemble Cast
The Tony-Award-winning show, Peter and the Starcatcher, comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre for an imaginative, Theatre School performance this May. Directed by Steve Smith, Peter and the Starcatcher tells the story of how one, small, orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Extraordinary... - April 29, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Broadway's Laurence Luckinbill Stars as Lyndon Johnson in LYNDON! at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Broadway actor, Laurence Luckinbill, brings the story of Lyndon Johnson to the North Coast Rep Stage with LYNDON!, one night only, May 8, 2017 at 7:30pm. Lyndon Johnson, the greatest master of Congress in our history, came to the presidency after the assassination of John K. Kennedy. He was a... - April 27, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Rep Serves Up Tasty Musical Feast with "The Spitfire Grill, a Musical"
North Coast Repertory Theatre opens its doors to The Spitfire Grill, A Musical, an honest, emotional musical about a young woman with an uncertain past. Filled with inspirational melodies and an engaging score, this heartwarming tale of fortitude and redemption offers an abundance of joy and... - April 27, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
O-Town is Back and Better Than Ever; New Single, "Empty Space" Out Now
Musical group, O-Town, released their first single, "Empty Space," off of their forthcoming EP. - April 26, 2017 - O-Town
Flute and Vocal Maven Ragan Whiteside Announces New CD, "Treblemaker"
Ragan Whiteside, the flautist-singer who catches the ear like few in the world of contemporary jazz can, is getting ready to make waves this May 12th with the release of her fourth studio album, Treblemaker. - April 25, 2017 - Randis Music
The Zoo Theatre Co. Presents "We The People - a Musical Revolution"
We The People is a modern underground musical movement following a melting pot of young Americans struggling to make sense of the ever-evolving socio-political climate. - April 24, 2017 - The Zoo Theatre Co.
Bringing Ancient Kirtan Singing from Far East
Kamini Natarajan Brings Raga Infused Kirtan Music to Yogis in Los Angeles. - April 22, 2017 - Kamini Music
CracKerman Announces New Lineup
Las Vegas alternative rock band CracKerman have announced their new lineup (pictured from left to right) * Ryan Bixler (bass) * Tyler Lawson (vocals, guitar) * Jon Papineau (drums) * Kristian Roloff (guitar) The new lineup of CracKerman will make its live debut at ShepFest, set to take place on... - April 21, 2017 - Jayde Monroe Productions, LLC
Alessandro Bagagli Announces the Release of His New Album "Out in the Nowhere"
Alessandro Bagagli is happy to announce the release of the 6th new album of his discography, "Out in the Nowhere," available worldwide on June 2, 2017. First single and video, “Waitin’ 4 2nite” is out now. Album pre-order on iTunes and Amazon will start May 2, 2017 and it will entitle the customers to a free download of the first single. - April 21, 2017 - Alessandro Bagagli Music
Spinning 12 Inches of Pure Pleasure. Meet Rouchos, Toronto's Vinyl Only Techno DJ.
Andreas Marouchos (DJ Name Rouchos) is by no means a stranger to the Toronto Electronic Dance Music Scene. Having established himself as a radio, club and special events DJ, his vinyl only sets vary from groovy House to dark minimalism, but all with a heavy Techno flavour in them. In a career now spanning two decades, Rouchos’ mixing skills are second only to the occasional audaciousness of his selections. You can catch his monthly sets on CTRLROOM.ca as well as clubs and bars in the GTA. - April 20, 2017 - Andreas Marouchos
Letters To Eve – a Powerful New Musical of Untold Stories from WWII
In the world’s current political situations there are flickers of history repeating, and it is important to hear the lessons of the past to make a better future. Watch the journey of these forgotten heroes in this critically acclaimed new musical! - April 19, 2017 - The Zoo Theatre Co.
Documentary Film by Entrepreneur Turned National Recording Artist Bobby Shelton Released
Nashville, Tennessee multimedia production company Anam Multimedia has released the documentary film "Bobby Shelton - A Life on Track." The film showcases the life of highly successful entrepreneur and craftsman turned National recording artiist Bobby Shelton. Alabama born Shelton, has... - April 14, 2017 - Anam Multimedia
Timbergriffen Theater Company Announces Spring Production
Local School Community theater overcomes tragedy to put on their spring production of Guys and Dolls. - April 13, 2017 - Early College of Arvada
Gravity & Grace Dance Studio is Now Open
Gravity & Grace is a new dance studio located in North Central Phoenix. Offering quality dance education to students of all ages! New classes starting up for Teen/Adult and Preschool children. Please visit www.gravityandgracedance.com for more information. - April 12, 2017 - Gravity & Grace Dance Studio
From the Creators of 'Bayside! the Musical!' and More Comes Friends! the Musical!
The parody kings, Bob and Tobly McSmith, are at it again. Friends! The Musical! opens Fall 2017 at The Triad in NYC. The production will be produced by Lynn Shore and is set to be directed and choreographed by Paul Stancato, - April 12, 2017 - Lynn Shore Entertainment, LLC
New Release: "On the Edge: Tunes for Tonto," Last CD Album of the Late, Great Saxophonist Baron Von Remmel
Widow Beverly Wilson vowed to finish her husband’s album that he was working on for his astronaut friend Reid “Tonto” Wiseman when Baron Von Remmel passed away. - April 12, 2017 - Music Street USA
VOENA Celebrates Spring with a New Concert Season, "Voices of Now!"
Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Lincoln Theater in Yountville, CA ; Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Napa Valley Opera House in Napa, CA - April 11, 2017 - VOENA
Association of South Asian A Cappella Announces All-American Awaaz
ASA presents the first ever best-of-the-best South Asian A cappella competition of nationally ranked teams. - April 08, 2017 - Association of South-Asian A cappella
North Coast Rep Presents: Richard Lederer's Living Will: The Legacy of William Shakespeare
Richard Lederer returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre for a night of Shakespeare, with guest appearance by David Ellenstein! 2016 marked the 400th year since William Shakespeare’s death, but Union-Tribune language columnist Richard Lederer will demonstrate through excerpts from the... - April 07, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Top of the Charts: Americans Move to China and Become Local Legends by Making a Hit Music Video About "The #1 Most Livable City in China"
A group of international friends from all over world got together and made an awesome viral bilingual music video about "The Beer & Sailing Capital of China." The video showcases the city’s beautiful golden beaches, bikini clad women, world-class sailing, iconic scenery, booming economic center, delicious seafood, and world-famous Tsingtao Beer. - April 06, 2017 - Qingdao Allstars
Female Magician Making the Glass Ceiling Vanish
Carisa Hendrix is quickly becoming one of the most respected young women in magic. Hendrix is an Award Winning Entertainer featured in the “Guinness Book of World Records” (2014) and “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” (2015). She is the stage manager for the world's largest magic convention in Vegas, lectures and writes for magic magazines and is now heading half way around the world to showcase her all-girl, queer-positive theatrical magic show at the prestige Melbourne Magic Festival in Australia. - April 05, 2017 - Carisa Hendrix
North Coast Repertory Theatre Receives 2017 Best of Solana Beach Award
North Coast Repertory Theatre has been selected for the 2017 Best of Solana Beach Award. Each year, the Solana Beach Award Program identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the... - April 01, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Momma Lynn Records (MLR) Announces Singer-Songwriter, Abby London, to Begin Recording at Studio Sage in Edmonds, Washington
Momma Lynn Records (MLR) announces Seattle Singer-Songwriter, Abby London has begun recording at Studio Sage in Edmonds, Washington. Joining the Momma Lynn family of companies last Fall, London “brings unique vocal stylings to the Label,” said Momma Lynn Founder and CEO, Michael Decker. - April 01, 2017 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Top Performing Arts Academy Moves to Revitalized Main Street Location
Sudbrink Performance Academy Brings New Life to Main Street Waukesha - March 31, 2017 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Monday Night Jazz at North Coast Rep with Two-Time Grammy Nominee, Kevin Toney
Two-time Grammy Nominee, Pianist Extraordinaire, Songwriter, Composer, and Author Kevin Toney and special guest, Dominique Toney, come to North Coast Repertory Theatre, April 24, 2017 at 7:30pm. Kevin Toney is a true modern music renaissance artist and is one of the world's finest pianists and... - March 30, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Music Entrepreneur HQ Launches Music PR Services
The Music Entrepreneur HQ, a resource that helps musicians and music business entrepreneurs grow their careers, just launched a brand new music PR service for its audience. - March 29, 2017 - The Music Entrepreneur
dancEnlight Presents "Echoes Beyond the Forbidden City"
dancEnlight, a professional non-profit modern dance company, is proud to present the 2017 world premiere of Echoes Beyond the Forbidden City in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Artistic Director Lorelei Chang and her dancers explore the many untold stories that unfolded behind the Forbidden City's high walls and heavy doors. Two performances will be held at the University of Saint Joseph's Hoffman Auditorium, 1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT on Saturday, March 25 at 2; Sunday, March 26 at 7:30. - March 26, 2017 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Jesse Boleyn Announces Orcas Island Summer Concert Series for 2017
Orcas Island Performing Arts Center summer concert series presented by Jesse Boleyn. On Sat July 15th 2017 Jesse Boleyn and Nick Vigarino will perform at 7:30 pm. On Fri July 21st 2017 at 7:30 Ralf Illenberger performs and Sat Aug 26th 2017 at 7:30 Adey Bell performs. - March 25, 2017 - Jesse Boleyn
North Coast Rep's "Travels With My Aunt" Promises an Inventive, Unforgettable Adventure
North Coast Repertory Theatre continues Season 35 with "Travels With My Aunt," a 2015 New York Times Critic’s Pick that was hailed as “a triumph of theatrical style.” Giles Havergal adapted the Graham Greene novel about eccentric Aunt Augusta who swoops in and shakes up... - March 25, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Alternative Rock Band Jon Campos and the Incurables Debut Music Video on YouTube for Their Single, Tragic Tales and Lullabies
Alternative rock band Jon Campos and The Incurables, have just released an extremely polished, well done video on YouTube for the title track off their debut EP, “Tragic Tales & Lullabies.” - March 24, 2017 - Jon Campos and the Incurables
Technology Meets Tradition. Kamini Natarajan Brings Traditional Indian Music to eBook.
World musician and author Kamini Natarajan has been passionate about bringing Indian Classical Music to Kirtans – a call and response style of singing. This ebook is a milestone in Kamini’s music career as she integrates traditional Indian Classical Music with the more open Kirtan style of singing and presents this information about traditional music in form of an ebook. - March 23, 2017 - Kamini Music
The Roustabouts Theatre Company Launches First Season with World Premiere of "Margin Of Error" by Will Cooper
At The Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza in San Diego - March 23, 2017 - The Roustabouts Theatre Company
Robert Catalusci’s Groundbreaking New Play, “Humilious” Set for March 30th Premiere at The Downtown Independent Theater
The mind-bending original story of “Humilious” is designed to transport audiences into a different reality - the twilight of human destruction. The action takes places on the war torn steps of Los Angeles City Hall, as otherworldly entities begin to emerge and intervene the midst of... - March 20, 2017 - Catalusci 913
Playwrights Local Announces 2017 Play Lab & Spring Workshops
Second annual series of new plays and free workshops presented April 12 and 15 at Waterloo Arts. - March 18, 2017 - Playwrights Local
Three West Coast Premieres, One San Diego Premiere Highlight Season 36 at North Coast Rep
North Coast Repertory Theatre launches Season 36 with an intriguing array of comedy, family drama, an American classic, a Gershwin musical and a rollicking journey around the world. The lineup includes three West Coast premieres and one San Diego premiere. Artistic Director David Ellenstein... - March 16, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Tuesday Night Comics Returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre
April 18, 2017 at 7:30PM - March 16, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Sacramento Prince Tribute Concert on Death Day
Peter Keyes Sings the Music of Prince - March 12, 2017 - Peter Keyes Music
Melodia Women's Choir of NYC Presents Awakening the Spirit
2017 Spring Season, Including the U.S. Premiere of John Rutter's "Visions," featuring acclaimed Greek violinist Areta Zhulla. - March 08, 2017 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
Robert Dubac's The Book of Moron, an Off Broadway Hit, Returns to North Coast Rep
Returning to the North Coast Repertory stage on March 20th and 21st 2017 is Robert Dubac’s Off-Broadway solo hit, The Book of Moron. This comedy show has been described as one of the most “Hilarious,” “Intelligent” and “Scorching” satirical attacks on... - March 06, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
March 6th Declared National Wedding DJ Day
Award winning and well respected wedding and event company declares Monday March 6th, National Wedding DJ Day. - March 05, 2017 - Mark Cherney
Multifaceted Musician and Vocalist BeverlyB Makes Announcement: Inspirational Album “Song of YHVH” Now Available
BeverlyB has built a reputation among fans for her ability to take the diverse music she grew up around, in multi-ethnic Rotterdam, The Netherlands being raised in a Surinamese household, along with explorations in jazz and other interesting styles and deliver eye opening, inspirational songs of her own – powered both by her skills as a musician and a vocalist. Answering fan requests BeverlyB has re released her album “Song of YHVH” to high demand. - March 03, 2017 - Beverly Braumuller-Hawver
Vashti Perera Brings Harmony and Musical Nuance to Stinky Ninja
Spearheading the Stinky Ninja musical journey is Vashti Perera. - March 03, 2017 - Stinky Ninja