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Judson Theatre Company Presents Driving Miss Daisy March 21-24
The Waltons’ Michael Learned And Treme’s Lance E. Nichols Headline Pulitzer Prize-Winning Classic Play as Part of Palustris Festival. - February 07, 2013 - Judson Theatre Company
the COMPANY MEN, “America’s First Mashup Group,” to Perform at the Red Dress Awards and (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York
On the heels of their Red Dress Awards performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the COMPANY MEN bring their show to (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC. - February 05, 2013 - the COMPANY MEN
Jeff Lionheart Begins Work with TNT Vocalist Tony Harnell
Jeff Lionheart to Begin Work with Tony Harnell in February 2013. - February 05, 2013 - Jeff Lionheart
"Wiesenthal" One-Man Play - the Story of a Survivor Seeking Justice - March 13-17, 2013
Playwright, actor and Drama Critics Circle Award-winner Tom Dugan will present “Wiesenthal,” updated from his play “Nazi Hunter – Simon Wiesenthal,” featuring a newly premiered title and recently discovered details of Wiesenthal’s important work, at the Aventura... - February 04, 2013 - Tom Dugan Plays
Cheer Channel Sets Beth Sepko for Casting Duties for Secret Diary 2: the Fierce One
Casting for Hit Web-Series Draws Actors Nationwide - February 01, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel CEO, Cindy Villarreal Named International Liaison for 5th Element Cheer
Villarreal to Aide the Spirit Industry in Australia - February 01, 2013 - Story Merchant
Carolina Ballet Reveals Elegant New Website
New Site Features Modern Images, Expanded Navigational and Social Media Tools for Convenience of Users. - February 01, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
North Carolina Symphony Continues 80th Anniversary Season with Performances Feb. 1-2
William Henry Curry Conducts Gustav Holst’s “The Planets,” Op. 32 Program Also Features High Definition Images from NASA, Plus Works by Richard Strauss, Johann Strauss, Jr., John Williams. - January 31, 2013 - NC Symphony
The Phoenix Philosophy Drops New Sound with CD Release Party
Minneapolis rock band Phoenix Philosophy, debuts their 4th EP at Fine Line Music Café, March 9th, 2013. - January 30, 2013 - The Phoenix Philosophy
Heavy Metal Guitar Meets Orchestra
Paul Sternquist Performs Paganini's Caprice 24 with Entrzelle's David Chamberlin - January 29, 2013 - Hrx Records
A Sweet Treat For Valentine's Day with Saving Abel and Jared Blake
Saving Abel who released "Addicted" along with NBC The Voice contestant and Skiddco Music country artist, Jared Blake joining together for a Valentines Day dinner and intimate experience for lovers and singles alike. - January 26, 2013 - Jared Blake Music
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company's "This Round’s On Us" Valentine’s Festival, Featuring a Play by Longtime Member of the LABrynth Theater Company Craig SirmuMsila Grant
Nylon Fusion Collective presents “This Round’s On Us” Valentine’s, their first play festival fundraising event for 2013 in support of their 5th season which will conclude with their full-lenght production, Incendiary Agents, written by Jack Karp and directed by Peter Jensen,... - January 25, 2013 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
New Album "Good," by Ventura County Artist Dustin Case
"Dustin Case mixes humor, politics and contemporary American reaction in his flavor of hip hop on his thirteen song CD. 'People Are People' talks of Obama and public opinion. 'Intro' has some devilishly dark backing vocals to start before kicking into an Eminem style joint full of poppin' lyrics and a truly sick beat. This is the best of the bunch and exemplifies the slow, steady flavor that suits 'Dust-D' best." - A&R Select - January 24, 2013 - Dustin Case
Extreme Bling Uniforms Joins Cheer Channel as Sponsor of Cheer Mashup
Extreme Bling Uniforms will be the category sponsor for the upcoming and highly anticipated web-series, Cheer Mashup hosted by world-famous cheerlebrity, Maddie Gardner. The show will air February 2013. - January 24, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel Announces Cast for Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One
Cheer Channel Inc. announces the cast of the upcoming second season of the hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One. The cast is composed of real cheerleaders and actors with a cheer background. - January 24, 2013 - Story Merchant
Indie Art-Rock Band Sky-Pony Performs Valentine's Day Themed Concert at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory on February 9
On Saturday February 9th, indie art-rock band Sky-Pony will present "Love for Sale," a concert experience in honor of Valentine's Day, featuring songs about sex, love and everything in between. Based in Brooklyn, Sky-Pony is known for shows that blur the line between rock concert, party, and theater event. This is their latest confection. http://www.sky-pony.com - January 23, 2013 - Sky-Pony
Alt/Prog/Rock Band Lucid Fly's "Hope In Day" Spring Tour 2013
In March 2013, Lucid Fly will be heading to Austin, TX touring in support of their EP, The Escape Stage, as well as showcasing at the Red Gorilla Music Fest and the Heart of Texas Rockfest during music week at SXSW. - January 23, 2013 - Lucid Fly
the COMPANY MEN To Play (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York
On the heels of their Red Dress Awards performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the COMPANY MEN bring their show to (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC. - January 23, 2013 - the COMPANY MEN
Slow Burn Theatre to Mount the Broadway Cult Classic Side Show in West Boca
After the success of their opener, Avenue Q, the award-winning Slow Burn Theatre Company continues its fourth season with the Tony award nominated and cult classic Side Show. Based on the true story of Siamese twins Violet and Daisy Hilton who became stars during the Depression, Side Show is a... - January 20, 2013 - Slow Burn Theatre
NOLAJazzToronto and Grossman's Tavern Present: Jazz Legend to be Celebrated the "Kid Bastien Forever Weekend" at Grossman’s
NOLAJazzToronto, Grossman's Tavern and Toronto musicians pay tribute to one of the legends of New Orleans Jazz, Cliff “Kid” Bastien, at famed live music venue Grossman’s Tavern on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Of his friend and bandmate, Chuck Clarke has said, "Over... - January 19, 2013 - NOLAJazz Toronto
Cabaret Duo Mary Carrick & Todd Brooks to Bring Sounds of Love to Valentine
Professional vocalist and cabaret singer Mary Carrick will perform with pianist and vocalist Todd Brooks on Sunday, January 27, 2013 in Valentine, NE with their cabaret show, "Love Notes”. The duo will perform at 7 p.m. at Valentine High School. The program features music from the Great American Songbook, lesser known gems, and their trademark touch of whimsy and humor. - January 18, 2013 - Mary Carrick Sings
Retro Rap King Mega Ran Headlines “NES in the West Tour”
Retro rap king Mega Ran is headlining the “NES in the West Tour.” The NES tour is Ran's 1st major US tour of the New Year. Starting in Dallas, Mega Ran and his super friends will head through Texas, Arizona, California, Washington, Utah, and Nevada. The fan support has been phenomenal, and thanks to their donations through Kickstarter, Ran always wants to show his appreciation for the love and support. Language Arts Vol. 3, is available now. - January 18, 2013 - Random Beats
British Prog Rockers Flicker Set to Release Debut Album January 28th
“How Much Are You Willing to Forget” is the forthcoming debut from UK rockers Flicker. Promotional CDs & interviews are available in anticipation of its release at the end of January. - January 18, 2013 - Flicker
Russian Cellist, Dmitri Kouzov, to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
International Beethoven Competition winner, Dmitry Kouzov to be the featured soloist with the Minnesota Sinfonia this coming February. Mr. Kouzov to perform Tchaikovsky's “Variations on a Rococo Theme, opus 33”, a work dedicated to a colleague of Tchaikovsky's from the Moscow... - January 17, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Carolina Ballet to Sponsor Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon Jan. 17
Local Arts Organization Supports Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Networking Event. - January 17, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
"Have I Got a Girl for You" Set to Kick Off Rainbow Dinner Theatre's 2013 Season on January 25
Rainbow Dinner Theatre, the only all-comedy dinner theatre in the United States, is set to kick off their 29th year of making showgoers laugh on Friday, January 25, with the production "Have I Got a Girl for You." Written by Jon Lonoff, this modern comedy about romance tells the story of a blind date gone horribly wrong, leading to love gone terribly right, for two of the least likely people. - January 16, 2013 - Rainbow Dinner Theatre
New Face on Drums for Corey Brooks Band
Corey Brooks Band announces new drummer along with other big plans for 2013. - January 13, 2013 - Corey Brooks Band
Chris Hendricks to Perform at Cat’s Cradle Jan. 19 with Carbon Leaf
Raleigh-Based Musician to Perform at Iconic Triangle Venue with Renowned Rock Band - January 13, 2013 - Chris Hendricks Band
Cheer Channel Announces Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One
Cheer Channel announces the synopsis of the second season of the hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One. The second season will be filmed in Austin, Texas. Season 1, filmed in Los Angeles has over 1.5 million total views across the CCI syndicated platforms. - January 12, 2013 - Story Merchant
Ricky Nelson Remembered Among Pollstar’s Top Viewed - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson’s Concert Tour in Top 20 Most Viewed
Celebrity entertainers Matthew & Gunnar Nelson are delighted their popular Ricky Nelson Remembered Tour is among the top 20 list of most viewed concert tours on PollStar.com as they announce their 2013 tour dates. With over 43 headline concerts announced already for 2013, “Ricky Nelson... - January 11, 2013 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
SloFunkPump Releases New Record "Radio"
Hollywood, FL, musician SloFunkPump releases new record, "Radio." - January 11, 2013 - SloFunkPump
Acclaimed New Age/Instrumental Pop Composer Reveals His Heart & Soul on New CD Release
A beautiful and heartfelt soundtrack of romantic inspiration, Curtis Macdonald’s new CMMP release "When Dreams Come True" is the perfect companion for moments of relaxation and causal entertaining. Available on iTunes, Amazon.com & CD Baby. - January 10, 2013 - Curtis Macdonald
Start 2013 on the Right Note with the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra Balcony Club
Bringing back the classics with a performance on January 12th with special guest violinist Elmar Oliveira! - January 06, 2013 - Long Beach Symphony Orchestra Balcony Club
Christopher Williams, A'Ngela Winbush, Keke Wyatt and Sean Blakemore Are Asking Everyone, "Do You Trust Your Best Friend?"
The new hit stage play, "Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend?" is coming to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Concert Hall March 16, 2013! - January 04, 2013 - Derrell Lawrence
Pianist Eric Ferrand-N’Kaoua of France to Perform at Miami International Piano Festival’s Classical Sundays at Five
The second in a series of classical piano concerts presented by the Miami International Piano Festival, “Four Classical Sundays at Five” will feature Eric Ferrand-N’Kaoua of France on Sunday, January 13 at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Aventura, FL at 5 P.M. About the... - January 01, 2013 - Miami International Piano Festival
Abdias Ernesto Garcia Revisits the Album That Launched His Solo Career with Tacatantán Records
Three years after the release of Experimento de la Vida, Abdias Ernesto Garcia revisits the album that launched his solo career. The songs, now remixed and dubbed carry sounds that instantly distinguish them from early mixes. - December 30, 2012 - Tacatantan Records
StageGrade Acquired by Davenport Media Enterprises
The theater review website StageGrade emerged on the scene in 2010 to fill a glaring need: an objective report card revealing the critical consensus for every play and musical in New York City. StageGrade quickly became for the stage what Rotten Tomatoes has become for the screen, serving as a... - December 30, 2012 - StageGrade
Stringfield Releases CD
Atlanta area band Stringfield has released a self-titled debut album of 8 original songs. - December 28, 2012 - Stringfield
New Center for Family-Centric Education, Programs and Entertainment
The ClearView Cultural Center opens a 15,000 square feet facility in Mesa, Arizona, that is dedicated to providing family-friendly programs, services and entertainment. - December 28, 2012 - ClearView Cultural Center
Chris Hendricks Announces “Meant To Survive” CD Release Show Jan. 5 at Lincoln Theatre
Raleigh-Based Musician to Celebrate Release of Latest EP at Downtown Venue Along with Saints Apollo and the Kicks. - December 21, 2012 - Chris Hendricks Band
Two-Time World Champion Dance Troupe Grupo America Aims to Reclaim Top Spot in Cuban Salsa
Grupo America, a Canadian Latin dance troupe from Vancouver, BC, aims to reclaim its spot as the World Champion for cuban salsa at the World Latin Dance Cup Championships today in Miami, Florida. The team won first place for the cuban salsa category in 2007 and 2008, and is competing for the first time since then, in the cuban salsa and bachata categories. The team has qualified for the finals in both categories, and will be competing for the top spot later today. - December 17, 2012 - Grupo America
New Frontiers - Composer Ciarán Farrell and Guitarist Damien Kelly Release Their New Album
Composer Ciarán Farrell and guitar virtuoso Damien Kelly launched their new album, “New Frontiers,” on Friday 7th December at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. It follows their EP “Jolt” which reached No.1 in the Irish classical iTunes charts when it was released last... - December 16, 2012 - Ciaran Farrell
Robert Maxwell to Conduct The Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra for the 2013 Carnival Season
Robert Maxwell will follow the family tradition started in 1950 by performing Mardi Gras Music for the Carnival Season in New Orleans. - December 14, 2012 - JMO - Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra
Cheer Channel Announces Glitterbug Cosmetics as a Sponsor for New Series, Cheer Mashup
Glitterbug Cosmetics, makeup provider for Season 1 of the Cheer Channel Inc. original web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader, will partner with CCI on a new series, Cheer Mashup. - December 14, 2012 - Story Merchant
Amethyst Jeans to Partner with Cheer Channel as Major Brand Sponsor of Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader
Amethyst Jeans, major youth denim manufacturer, will partner with Cheer Channel Inc. for the second season of the CCI hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader. - December 14, 2012 - Story Merchant
2012 Best Bluegrass Band in St. Louis to Visit Cape Girardeau at Port Cape on 1/11/13
Port Cape proudly presents Elemental Shakedown, who recently was named St. Louis's Best Bluegrass band by the Riverfront Times. The doors will be open at 8:00 PM on Friday, January 11th. This is the first of 3 shows this winter. Subsequent performances are on 2/16/13 and 4/13/13. Elemental Shakedown is a dazzling 5-piece outfit utilizing traditional bluegrass instrumentation and tight harmonies to get you up and moving and wanting more. - December 12, 2012 - Elemental Shakedown
California Contemporary Ballet to Show Special Retrospective Video of 14 Years of “The Snow Queen”
In celebration of their 15 years presenting “The Snow Queen,” California Contemporary Ballet will be releasing a short video to be seen just prior to the performances of the ballet on December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. The video will document the progression of the ballet over the course of... - December 12, 2012 - California DanceArts
Carolina Ballet Announces Promotion of Nathan McGaha to General Manager
New General Manager to Assume Role Beginning Jan. 14, 2013. - December 12, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
New Book Aims to Help Actors Transform Themselves Into Their Next Great Character
Authors, Paul Marcus, Ph.D. and Gabriela Marcus are pleased to announce their book, Theater As Life: Practical Wisdom Drawn from Great Acting Teachers, Actors and Actresses. This new work explores acting technique theory and its impact on everyday living. - December 12, 2012 - Paul Marcus
Viewer to Perform Live at York, RI with Special Guests Toastie Taylor and DJs Rich Clark (Freakin) and Nigel Naylor
Viewer host a pre-christmas blow out at the Railway Institute, Queen Street, York. Featuring a live show from the duo with special guest and long term affiliate Toastie Taylor and DJ sets from Nigel Naylor and Freakin's Rich Clark. Open from 8PM - and for the princely sum of £6 Advance and £8 O.T.D -this promises to be the hi-light of the festive calendar. - December 12, 2012 - Viewer