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Dark Lady Players Demonstrate New Shakespeare Theory

John Hudson said "My series of columns for the arts and theater magazine The Clyde Fitch Report is showing that Shakespeare’s plays contain Jewish religious allegories, and were written as anti-Christian satires by the feminist poet Amelia Bassano Lanier (1569-1645). One of the world's most experimental Shakespeare companies, The Dark Lady Players, are doing their next demonstration production of these allegories on 5 September 2009 in New York City in Greenwich Village." - July 14, 2009 - DarkLadyPlayers

2nd Annual Trey Gray Tee Off for a Cure

Local musician is drumming up awareness of neurological disease with 2nd annual golf tournament. - July 13, 2009 - Trey Gray Tee Off For A Cure

Summer Acting Program Has International Flair

John Strasberg Studios (JSS) and Accidental Repertory Theater (ART) kicked off their first summer acting program this week, presenting classes in acting technique, voice, and movement to students from around the world. “It’s something I wanted to do for myself,” said actor and... - July 12, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater

R & B Singer JaMiel Cox to Compete in the Urban Music Awards/America’s Next Urban Superstar 2009 Competition

R& B Singing Sensation Jamiel Cox Goes Urban. Up and coming R& B Singer JaMiel Cox announces he will contend in America’s Next Urban Superstar 2009 Competition. In conjunction with the Seventh Annual Urban Music Awards the competition will be held on July 17, 2009 at The Hammerstein... - July 12, 2009 - Jamiel Cox

Accidental Rep’s Anne Pasquale is Young Audiences of NY Teaching Artist of the Year

Accidental Rep Vice President and Director of Arts-in-Education was named Teaching Artist of the Year by Young Audiences of New York at their annual Partners In Excellence award ceremony, June 2009. - July 11, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater

Jim Pollock: A Phantasy Pheast Exhibit Closing Party ft. The Heavy Pets

Renowned Phish Artist Displays Collection, Exhibit Closes with Live Music. - July 10, 2009 - Brotherly Love Productions

Mosaic Harmony Enters Verizon’s 2009 How Sweet the Sound Competition

Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith, multicultural community choir based in Northern Virginia, recently entered the Verizon sponsored “How Sweet the Sound” contest this past June. The choir, who wrapped their 2008-2009 season on June 28 has never entered a contest of this type and is... - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony

Mosaic Harmony Celebrates 16th Season and Names 2009-2010 Advisory Board

The choir elected its 2009-2010 Advisory Board members this past April and outgoing Advisory Board President Roxane Hughes, who has been with the choir for 8 seasons, was thrilled to make the announcement of the incoming board members, whose terms began officially on July 1. - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony

Children Lift Their Voices at Summer Retreat

Choral Arts Link will host the MET Summer Camp for rising fourth through 12th grade singers and the Mini MET Camp for rising second and third graders, July 20-24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the W. O. Smith Community Music School, 1125 8th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203. - July 10, 2009 - Choral Arts Link, Inc

Teenage Punk Rock Prodigy "Just Kait" Selected as MTV's Discover and Download Artist

17-year-old high school senior Kaitlyn DiBenedetto – who performs under the fitting alias “Just Kait” – will beak on MTV as their featured Discover and Download artist during the week of July 20th. - July 10, 2009 - Just Kait

Jimmy John Balter Becomes Member of Nashville Music Pros

Announcement of Inclusion in Prestigious Nashville Music Group - July 08, 2009 - Balter Management Company

David Moore's Album "Heaven Bound" is Available Now

Information on David Moore's new Christian album and where fans can listen to it for free! - July 07, 2009 - David Moore

Kenneth Walker Dance Project's "Mortgaged Dreams" Features New Contemporary Works, Collaborations, and Guests Artists at CSULB's Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theatre

KWDP, a contemporary ballet company, premieres new works along with audience favorites for the fifth season in a row. "Mortgaged Dreams" will showcase "Gate" set to the avant-garde music of Italian composer, Mario Salvucci. A new work with music composed for the company by Wes Hambright, Kenneth's playful "Ease of Euphoria" and the athletic "Focus on the Middle Distance will highlight the evening. - July 06, 2009 - Kenneth Walker Dance Project

Ebonics Releases Debut EP Self-Titled ‘Distinguished’

The budding talent from Rhode Island is set to release his exciting debut “EP”, a move which will help the young artist begin making his transition to mainstream music. Shelton Long alias “Ebonics,” is preparing to release his debut EP later this summer, marking a huge... - July 05, 2009 - Ebonics

Local Musician to Perform in Washington DC

Kalamazoo area musician Don Mathews will be performing several of his tribute songs and other original music on July 17th and 19th in Washington DC as part of the ‘We the People Fest’. The event is focused on Judicial Reform primarily the importance of keeping both parents actively... - July 04, 2009 - Don Mathews Enterprise

Porscha Parker Releases Debut Solo Album, “P.E.A.C.E”

Former Disney Teen Star Makes Pop Rock Album Featuring YouTube Video Hit Single, “P.E.A.C.E” - July 03, 2009 - Porscha Parker

Italy Arrives on Taliferro Music

Taliferro Music is proud to announce the release of "liquid mixes" by downtempo artist Melodie en sous-sol from Italy. - July 03, 2009 - Taliferro Music

Balter Management Company and Country Music

To announce their inclusive in the Country Music Business as Artist Managers. - July 02, 2009 - Balter Management Company

I Am Three: It’s Never Too Late (Except When It is)

“A trip into the world of I Am Three can be disorientating. Their songs, with their diverse tempo's, timbre and poetry, usually leave listeners with more questions than answers, as the music revolves around a playful mix of fiction and reality.” - Manchester Evening News - July 02, 2009 - I Am Three

Because Every Revolution Needs a Soundtrack - Strawman's Debut CD, Revelation of the Method is Set for Release World-Wide July 1st, 2009, on Why Canned Uzi? Records

Why Canned Uzi? Records announces the debut release of Toronto band Strawman - Revelation of the Method, available world-wide July 1st and now at www.strawmanmusic.com. - July 01, 2009 - STRAWMAN

"Connected" the New Brand Offered by Tailored Societies

Connected is a new innovative take on networking nights. Crafted by the good folks of Tailored Societies. - June 29, 2009 - Tailored Societies

Duke Ellington Extravaganza — Big Band and 14 Grand Pianos in Central Park, Manhattan

On Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m., The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will host a spectacular and unprecedented event in Central Park featuring their Duke Ellington Big Band and 14 grand pianos on the Great Mall. Mercedes Ellington, granddaughter of the Duke and the show’s producer, will pay personal tribute to Bobby Short, the famous pianist—who, 14 years ago on the same date, unveiled the Duke Ellington Statue. - June 27, 2009 - The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts

Tiny Record Label Releases Huge Compilation

Boston based rockers tinyHUGE have released the first volume of a planned two disc anthology. The Best Of tinyHUGE. The twenty one track album presents outstanding songs from the bands first four CDs. - June 24, 2009 - Gr8Trax Music Media

Nonprofit CINEMA Cleveland Selling Tee Shirts to Help Fund Local Film Projects

To help fund independent film projects as well as local art programs, CINEMA Cleveland is offering t-shirts on their website. - June 23, 2009 - C.I.N.E.M.A. Cleveland

New Classical Composer BW Recknagel Launches Debut Album "Nihilium"

London based, German classical composer BW Recknagel announces the launches of his Debut Album "Nihilum," a collection of mesmerizing Piano compositions, ranging from minimal to romantic. Performed by Russian Pianist Xenia Russo, it is an impressive recording and a powerful emotional musical statement. The Album is now available as download only under www.bwrecknagel.com. - June 20, 2009 - BW Recknagel

Up and Coming 13 Year Old Artist Announces Release of New Song

13 yr old artist, Meaghan Penning releases her latest single, Cold Black Heart. - June 20, 2009 - Meaghan Penning

Hip-Hop Supergroup Fly Gypsy Debuts with Summertime Single "You"

Jamaican emcee Kowboy Kom and Russian producer Alexei Jendayi launch today their much-anticipated joint project, a hip-hop group Fly Gypsy. The duo's first single "You," featuring Brazilian songstress Tattiana Aqeel-de Oliveira, will be released in July 2009. It is currently available on... - June 17, 2009 - Fly Gypsy Music

The Sixth Annual Shakespeare Santa Monica - Presenting Free Outdoor Shakespeare in a Unique Location

The Sixth Annual Shakespeare Santa Monica. Outdoor Shakespeare Fun in Santa Monica. June 20-27. Tournament Tennis Court #1 at Reed Memorial Park corner of 7th & Wilshire Blvd. Always Free - Donations Accepted. - June 14, 2009 - Shakespeare Santa Monica

Rock Icons Put Ideas to Canvas

L.A. creativity house SceneFour is heralding some of music’s most notorious figures into the world of fine art. - June 14, 2009 - SceneFour

Announcing SoBe Arts Summer Program 2009

SoBe Institute of the Arts / SoBe Music Institute announces its SoBe Arts Summer Program 2009 (arts education program and workshops) for children, teens and adults (June 15/22 - July 31). SoBe Arts is located in the historic Carl Fisher Clubhouse and Little Stage Theater Complex on Miami... - June 11, 2009 - SoBe Institute of the Arts

California DanceArts Holds Weekend Open House & Student Demonstrations

Special Open House Weekend Events to Run June 12-14 at California DanceArts Studio in La Canada. - June 10, 2009 - California DanceArts

My Private Hell Forced to Push Back Release Date for Suicide EP

Alternative metal band My Private Hell has been forced to push back the release date of their highly-anticipated EP to a later date due to the confusion over the release date with online retailers. This unexpected change will delay the release date until a new release date can be set in stone. My... - June 08, 2009 - My Private Hell LLC

The Comedy Team of Oscar and Bernie Invite You to Preview Their eBbook Free, "Sometimes...you Gotta' Kicka' Cab!" at Oscar and Bernie Dot Com

The new eBook, "Sometimes...You Gotta Kicka Cab!" is now at Oscar and Bernie's web site and at Lulu Publishing. Read an outrageous account of living in Vegas and traveling the USA from a comic's skewed viewpoint. - June 06, 2009 - Oscar and Bernie

Sebastian Sidi Live in Concert as Seen on PBS

Sebastian Sidi will be performing Live in Concert As Seen on PBS at the OC Pavilion Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 11th 8pm with special opening performance by Trev Lukather, son of Steve Lukather of TOTO. - June 05, 2009 - Sidi Music Entertainment

Banding Together, Performers Go Green

Melbourne-based modern-rock group 'Simone' will unveil their campaign to actively reduce the amount of plastics used in the recording industry. Their plan is to recycle two compact discs for each CD the band distributes. - June 04, 2009 - Simone

Creation of Outdoor Concert in NJ a Success – RevGen Ticket Discount Extended

Creation of outdoor concert in NJ such a success that online ticket discount continued through June 15 at http://www.revgen.org. - June 03, 2009 - Revelation Generation

West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents Free "Spirit of America" Concert

The West Covina Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, presents the "Spirit of America" concert on Saturday June 27, 2009 at 7 p.m. The program is presented in cooperation with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, the City of West Covina, the Covina United Methodist Church and the West Covina United Methodist Church. Music by Dvorak, Gershwin, Albert, Mann, Sousa and Smith will be performed. - June 02, 2009 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra

North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Presents The Buckinghams in Concert, June 20th, at Odell Williamson Auditorium, Bolivia, NC

The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Chamber annual fundraiser invites residents and vacationers to hear The Buckinghams, June 20th at the Odell Williamson Auditorium. Sponsorship Deadline is Friday, June 4. Limited VIP party tickets at $45 available for nonsponsors. More info from the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce online http://nbchamberofcommerce.com or call George Murray at 910-371-3833. General concert-only tickets are $25, available at http://www.bccowa.com/. - June 02, 2009 - The Buckinghams

New Theatre Company Brings Award Winning Musical, RENT to Chicago Suburbs

Introspect Theatre presents the Broadway musical RENT June 18-27, 2009 at 8 pm Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 Schick Rd. Bartlett, IL 60120 - June 01, 2009 - Introspect Theatre

Alpha 7 Ministries Goes "Beyond the Walls" with New Instrumental Gospel/Jazz CD

Alpha 7 Ministries releases "Beyond The Walls" CD. A balanced blend of instrumental music that crosses many genres (Gospel Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Inspirational, Easy Listening). It will reach beyond the walls of your heart and impact your every emotion. - May 31, 2009 - Alpha 7 Ministries

Doing It All for Love - Jeff Stone's CD Release "Only Me"

On his latest CD release Only Me, Jeff Stone does it all. - May 29, 2009 - Jeff Stone Rocks.com

Jani Lane & Janet Gardner Join 'Rock'n'Roll Rat Pack' - Celebrity Rock Group Scrap Metal Announces Special Guests for Summer Rock Event

Celebrity Rock Super Group Scrap Metal announce Jani Lane former lead singer of Warrant and Janet Gardner former lead singer of Vixen will join them as special guest stars performing at the Scrap Metal summer rock concert event at Mohegan Sun June 6, 2009. - May 26, 2009 - Scrap Metal PR

Violinist, Headlines in Qatar in Front of 60'000

Violinist, Diana Yukawa headline's show in Qatar in front of 60’000 people. - May 25, 2009 - Diana Yukawa

Shakespeare Remixed. The Bard in the Age of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

A new play at the Midtown International Theatre Festival in NYC. - May 25, 2009 - the Collective Objective

The Joe Ferraro Band’s Latest Release Now Available on iTunes

Mojave Mojo now available for download. - May 24, 2009 - The Joe Ferraro Band

South Bay Ballet Closes Season with Premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Storybook Ballet Premiere for one weekend only. Tickets now on sale. Saturday, June 6 - 2 & 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 - 3 p.m. James R. Armstrong Theatre, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. - May 24, 2009 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura

Recent Headlines Within Performing Arts Companies

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Within Performing Arts Companies