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BedPost Confessions: The Popular Storytelling Show is Moving to Ironwood Hall

The producers of BedPost Confessions: Smart, Sexy Stories are moving their production to the newly renovated Ironwood Hall, beginning May 15th, 2014. - May 06, 2014 - BedPost Confessions

Thre3 Cards Announced as One of the Grand Prize Winners

Rising Stars Concert and Festival Announces Winners. - May 03, 2014 - Thr3Card

Artists on the Rise: PerTarsha

Birmingham, AL based RnB singer/songwriter, PerTarsha, releases her late night radio RNB influenced song, "More Than Your Woman" May 31, 2014. In 06/2014, she plans to release the 9 track album, "Mixed Emotions: An Unsigned Version." This 9 track album will take its listeners on an enjoyable journey to introduce them to the eclectic styles of PerTarsha. - May 01, 2014 - PerTarsha

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Announces the Artists for Their Short Play Festival "This Round’s on Us" on May 10 and 11, Featuring Labrynth's Craig Sirmumsila Grant

Take a break from the humdrum with NyLon Fusion's latest This Round's on Us short-play festival. This time around, the company pays homage to that most speech-slurred and teetering of traditions, spring break, with ten-minute tales of breaking free, breaking rules, and breaking hearts. - April 30, 2014 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company

SoBe Arts Presents "Fairy Tales, Songs of the Dandelion Woman"

From May 8 through May 18, the Little Stage Theater at SoBe Institute of the Arts becomes the portal to "Fairy Tales, Songs of the Dandelion Woman," a 70-minute trip “down the rabbit hole.” With a score and libretto created by Carson Kievman, this contemporary music-theater... - April 28, 2014 - SoBe Institute of the Arts

One Fine Day - a 50s/60s Musical Tribute

"One Fine Day - A 50's/60's MusicalTribute" covers legendary female singers and girl groups with glamour, style, tight harmonies, & rich vocals. - April 27, 2014 - Jonnie Fox Rocks!

Operatic Soprano Rochelle Small Clifford and Imani Winds Founder Valerie Coleman Pair to Compose Classical Songs for Their Freedmen Ancestors of the 5 Civilized Tribes

Two New York based classical musicians, Rochelle Small Clifford and Valerie Coleman, have collaborated to compose a groundbreaking new song cycle, From Tears to Triumph (Life Beyond the Dawes Rolls) which pays homage to the Freedman of the Five Civilized Tribes, and their larger-than-life heroic ancestors who survived the Trail of Tears to settle Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. Rochelle will be debuting these songs in Wichita, KS on May 4th. - April 27, 2014 - Rochelle Small Clifford

Ready, Set, Pray! Florida’s Monica D. Hardwick to Release "Prayer" Play on National Day of Prayer

St. Petersburg, Florida entertainment entrepreneur Monica D. Hardwick will release her children’s play; A Garden of Prayer on National Day of Prayer May 1st 2014. - April 25, 2014 - Bay Area Studios Foundation

"From Italy to Baroque Park" New Book by Songwriter John Giovanni Padovano

Padovano tells the story of the origins of his music. - April 24, 2014 - John Giovanni Padovano

Show Piano - A New Kind of Competition, Web TV Show & Performing Arts Fusion

Reaching out to young multi-talented performers, Show Piano is ready to makeover the performing arts world with its new style and a series of competitions and TV webisodes. - April 24, 2014 - Show Piano

New Festival by 6e Concerts Includes New Music in New Venues

A personal long term project turns into a regional event and utilizes spaces not normally associated with classical music. When Stephen P Brown began his quest to compose 150 pieces of new music by his 50th birthday, he was not prepared for a regional performing and visual arts festival to be born and present his compositions in the most unusual of spaces – a car dealership. Sunday, May 25th, 3pm Ferman BMW, 31480 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 - April 23, 2014 - 6e Concerts

Eye Kandy Cosmetics Named Official Makeup Sponsor of "Secret Diary Three: First Crush"

The Eye Kandy brand will expand to retail as well as the spirit industry through CCI's original hit webseries. - April 21, 2014 - Story Merchant

"Secret Diary Three" Casting Sessions Have Record Turnout

Cheerleaders and actors come from across the United States to audition for roles in the hit webseries. - April 21, 2014 - Story Merchant

Cheer Channel Announces Chassé as Presenting Sponsor of "First Crush"

Chassé expands is long-running partnership with Cheer Channel to the third consecutive season with the Secret Diary franchise. - April 20, 2014 - Story Merchant

Cheerleading Dance Music to Provide Soundtrack for "First Crush"

"First Crush" cheer and dance mixes will be available for purchase and download thanks you Legitmix technology. - April 20, 2014 - Story Merchant

Longchamps Designs Added to Sponsor Lineup for Cheer Channel's "First Crush"

Activewear scenes will showcase the lifestyle brand worn by cast and guest cast members. - April 19, 2014 - Story Merchant

POWERBows to Sponsor Third Consecutive Season of Secret Diary

POWERBows hair bows to be worn by cast and guest cast members in hit web-series. - April 19, 2014 - Story Merchant

Storm Maverick is Back with New Music

Storm Maverick's self titled album. Storm Maverick's album, out May 28th, was said to be his "favorite album yet." Storm Maverick decided to have a different approach to his album. His new album is more aggressive then his last two albums. Storm Maverick is an edm artist hailing from... - April 19, 2014 - Storm Maverick Productions

JP Dance Group Premieres Its New York City Spring Performance Season

JP Dance Group presents two nights of cutting-edge contemporary dance drama at the Riverside Theatre. Featuring the world premiere of 99, a four-part work by Julie Petrusak, and special guest performances by Germaul Barnes/Viewsic Expressions Dance and ACB Dance Company. May 9th and May 10th, 2014. - April 17, 2014 - JP Dance Group

The Sunrise Music Video for "We Have Not Heard" to Air on UPTV's National Program, "Up in the Morning"

The music video for "We Have Not Heard" will air on UPTV on Monday, 4/21/14 between 8:00AM and 9:00AM. - April 17, 2014 - The Sunrise

Punk Rocker Turned Symphonist Pitches Online to Raise Funds Independently

Nathan Felix, former punk rocker and now self-taught symphonist, turns to alternative funding sources for his latest grandiose recording, Neon Heaven, a choral symphony sung in Medieval Latin. With just 3 weeks to fund, the process is testing both the online fundraising model and the composer’s nerves. - April 17, 2014 - Nathan Felix

Christian Hard Rock Band "20 Shades" Fires Back at Critics, Leading Fight Against Bullying

Christian Hard Rock Band 20 Shades is partnering with Christian groups and schools in the US and abroad to be leaders in the fight against "bullying" - looking to lead and combat what they see to be a growing problem for pre-teens/teens. - April 15, 2014 - 20 Shades

America's Golden Age of Entertainment Comes to Talk Radio, Brought to You by Evans and Rogers Entertainment

New talk show with live entertainment and interviews with celebrities and historians to focus on 20th Century American music and entertainment history. - April 14, 2014 - Evans and Rogers Entertainment

Metropolitan Wind Symphony to Perform Band Concert: Dances

The Metropolitan Wind Symphony celebrates dance with the music in this concert. Dance has played an important, even central, role through music history. Much of their standard repertoire was either written to be danced to (ballet, theater pieces, etc.) or was composed with imaginary dancers in mind. Nearly every piece on this program falls into that category, resulting in a concert that will be full of life and motion. They will also welcome talented student musicians to join them on the stage. - April 13, 2014 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony

Texas Tech Graduate Brass Quintet Recital

Graduate Brass Quintet Recital on April 16th at 8:00 P.M. - April 10, 2014 - Graduate Brass Quintet

California Contemporary Ballet Hosts Event for Thumbelina Ballet

Ballet Company Prepares for Summer Dance Production and Celebrates Local Artists. - April 09, 2014 - California DanceArts

Donnie C, Rising Inspirational & Gospel Recording Artist, Puts His Unique, Soulful Spin on His Latest Single, "I Won’t Complain"

“I Won’t Complain”, the Gospel standard, is the first single from Donnie C’s upcoming, as-yet-untitled album. It is Donnie C’s new take on an old Gospel classic but it still retains the same message of hope and faith during one’s trials and the blessings waiting... - April 07, 2014 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac

Tribute Album to the Melodies of Charles Ecker Released in Los Angeles to Memorialize Ten of His Top Songs

With the exception of Dido, it is rare for someone's music to capture enough attention to have a tribute cover album done in rapid time, but such is the case for Charles Ecker and music he has written since 2011 for The C.R. Ecker Band of Los Angeles, a country music group. Through the efforts of musicians Michael Stanton, Stacy Hogan and William Sherry, a ten song L.P., "Charles Ecker: Speechless" has been released with songs that have fast become popular in both the U.S. and Europe. - April 07, 2014 - Charles R. Ecker

GariMP3.com Launches to Serve Garifuna Music Download

Finding good music by Garifuna Artists has been a challenge... Until now, that is. GariMP3.com exists for the main purpose of helping the audience find, sample and download music. - April 04, 2014 - Garinet Media Network

Pursuing Their Dreams Despite the Storm - PRA Kids Refuse Not to Perform

State and local budget cuts, hyper-focus on testing and resistance by local schools to spend precious resources on programs relating to the arts has created a perfect storm… a storm keeping literally thousands of kids from experiencing the benefits of arts education... a storm that a group of kids in one Charter school in Broomfield, Colorado have chosen to face head on. - April 04, 2014 - Prospect Ridge Academy

NYC Professional Wedding, Engagement & Portrait Photographer Jennifer Michelle is Booking in the New York City Tri-State Area Now

Professional Photographer Jennifer Michelle is known for her warm spirit and creative eye for memories of all those she shoots, and now she's back in New York City & New Jersey to shoot your special event or portrait. - March 29, 2014 - Jennifer Michelle

Brennan Rock & Roll Academy Celebrates One Year of Achievement

Special Live Performances by Academy Students - March 29, 2014 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy

Cabaret Singer and Vocalist Mary Carrick Announces Release Date of Debut Album "Let’s Fly"

Rising cabaret singer Mary Carrick will release her debut album "Let's Fly" on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Her first release, produced by J. Gawf, combines the American songbook with jazz, musical theater, cabaret, folk, and more. - March 29, 2014 - Mary Carrick Sings

City Players Presents Godspell

City Players, Inc., a 501(c)(3) theatre company based in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida is producing "Godspell!" during Easter Weekend of 2014. - March 28, 2014 - City Players, Inc.

A Night at 54Below with the Rock Band Sky-Pony and the Cast of Broadway's "Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"

On May 10 at NYC club 54Below, join soprano Lauren Worsham -- Phoebe from Broadway's critically-acclaimed "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"-- as she introduces her Edwardian castmates to her rock band Sky-Pony. It's Broadway meets indie-rock in a supper club setting. More info at http://www.sky-pony.com. - March 28, 2014 - Sky-Pony

The Jazz Film That May Never be Seen

"They Died Before 40" is about eight jazz musicians who died before the age of 40. It portrays their important contributions to the music and how they lived and died. - March 28, 2014 - Howard Fischer

Kid Rock’s Backup Vocalist Jessie Wagner to Take Center Stage with Envy at the Mercury Lounge in New York City

The Pop-Rock N’ Soul Band Celebrates the Debut of their New Album “Army of the Underdog” - March 27, 2014 - Envy

New Music from Cee Knowledge (Doodlebug of Digable Planets) & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra

The new single "Bandits" from Cee Knowledge & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra is now streaming on Bandcamp and available on iTunes. - March 26, 2014 - Cee Knowledge & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra

Emeka Releases Debut Music Video, "Destination Anywhere"

"Destination Anywhere" is the new music video from "Training Camp," Emeka's debut EP. The video reveals a boxer's struggle with addiction and his fight to overcome it. Emeka is an Omaha Hip Awards "Best New Artist" nominee. - March 26, 2014 - Emeka Music

Brooklyn Born Pop & R&B Singer-Songwriter Jennifer Michelle Releases New Music Back at Her Hometown in NYC

After recording her debut EP "Woman" due to release Summer 2014 in Atlanta, Ga., Jennifer Michelle travels back home to New York City to record and release her new music for her fans. - March 26, 2014 - Jennifer Michelle

Inconceivable: RVA Burlesque Pays Tribute to The Princess Bride

"The Princess Bride: a burlesque tribute of unusual size" pays tribute taZ his modern film classic with a unique show, the first of its kind in Richmond and only the second such show in the country. In addition to ecdysial burlesque acts, the audience will be treated to comedy, juggling, dramatic and drag acts. - March 26, 2014 - TFW Burlesque

Ted Neeley Set to Deliver a New Release Titled "Rock Opera" on New Imprint Tedhead Records

iTunes release on April 1 and Physical Release April 22, 2014. - March 24, 2014 - Ted Neeley

NYJA is Offering Vocal Jazz Workshops Now

New York Jazz Academy (NYJA) is providing workshops for aspiring vocalists of all skill levels and ages. Workshops are designed to help students learn stage presence, song interpretation, lyric memorization, musicianship skills, improvisation and the other important elements of jazz. Class sizes... - March 23, 2014 - New York Jazz Academy

Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC Presents “The Poet’s Song”

Celebrating Shakespeare 450 and great poetry set to great music and the World Premiere of “Full Fathom Five” composed by Errollyn Wallen. - March 22, 2014 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC

Mama Foundation for the Arts Presents ALIVE! A Musical Celebration of a Generation

The new musical ALIVE! features a company of performers age 55 and over, with a unique blend of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop music. ALIVE! runs March 8, 2014 through June 14, 2014 at the Dempsey Theater, located at 127 W 127th Street in Harlem, NYC. - March 20, 2014 - Mama Foundation for the Arts

Slow Burn Theatre’s Production of “Chess” Musical Debuts While Political Unrest in Crimea Continues

As political tensions between the United States and Russia continue to strain amidst the turmoil in Crimea, Slow Burn Theatre’s presentation of the musical “Chess” seems more relevant than ever. Chess is a musical with lyrics by Tim Rice (Evita, Aladdin, The Lion King) and music... - March 19, 2014 - Slow Burn Theatre

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