Review: SHUNNED at Palm Canyon Theatre
Upon sitting down to see Palm Canyon’s newest production, 'Shunned' written by Larry Parr, I was admittedly ignorant of what I was about to behold. 'Shunned' offers a compelling exploration of the Amish way of life, juxtaposing tradition against the inevitable pull of modernity. The nuanced performances of the cast bring depth to characters who are wrestling with the desire to honor their heritage while confronting personal dreams and societal change.
Alhambra Hosts Donation Drive For Helene Victims
On October 8, Gary Smith, General Manager of the Alhambra Theatre, will be driving a truck loaded with essential supplies from Jacksonville to North Carolina to aid communities impacted by the devastating Hurricane Helene.
The Connells Release New Live Album 'Set The Stage'
Their 1987 Mitch Easter-produced album Boylan Heights established them as college-radio favorites, and they went on to work with producers including Gary Smith (Pixies, Billy Bragg), Hugh Jones (Echo & the Bunnymen, Modern English) and Lou Giordano (Goo Goo Dolls, Bob Mould) on subsequent albums.
Raleigh-Based Alternative Band The Connells Release Acoustic EP
Today, the internationally celebrated, Raleigh-based alternative band The Connells released an acoustic EP, reinterpreting four tracks from their acclaimed album Steadman’s Wake. The album, which was released in September to wide praise, marked the end of a 20-year recording hiatus for the band. Recorded at the bands practice space by long time live engineer Tim Harper (Alejandro Escovedo, Whiskeytown, Queen Sarah Saturday), the Steadman’s Wake Acoustic EP showcases the softer sound in which guitarist and vocalist Mike Connell wrote the songs while still highlighting the immediacy of songs like 'Steadman's Wake' and 'Song For Duncan.'
Houston Chamber Choir Receives Grammy for Best Vocal Performance
Houston Chamber Choir's has won the GRAMMY® Award for “Best Choral Performance” for its Signum Records recording of “Duruflé: Complete Choral Works,” a performance of music by 20th century French composer Maurice Duruflé. Houston Chamber Choir founder and artistic director Robert Simpson conducted, with Ken Cowan on organ. Simpson accepted the award at the Jan. 26 ceremony, along with his wife, Marianna Parnas-Simpson, a Houston Chamber Choir member.
SHARE Inc. Celebrates 65 Years Of Philanthropy With Annual Boomtown Gala
This Sunday evening, May 20th, 2018, SHARE Inc. celebrated their annual 65th Annual Boomtown Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The event was headlined by The Righteous Brothers with additional performances by Martha and the Vandellas, Louis Van Amstel of "Dancing with the Stars" and the SHARE ladies. The event's MC was SHARE legacy, Natalie Lander, of ABC's The Middle.
SHARE Inc. Celebrates 65 Years Of Philanthropy With Annual Boomtown Gala
SHARE Inc. announced today that their annual Boomtown Gala will be headlined by The Righteous Brothers with additional performances by Martha and the Vandellas, Louis Van Amstel of "Dancing with the Stars" and the SHARE ladies. This year's honoree is Loreen Arbus, President of The Loreen Arbus Foundation and disability rights activist, philanthropist, producer, writer and author. The event's MC, a SHARE legacy, will be Natalie Lander (ABC's The Middle) - the daughter of famed actors David Lander and Kathy Fields and granddaughter of Hollywood agent Freddie Fields and actress Polly Bergen. The event will be held on May 20th 2018 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Middlebury Actors Workshop Stages Presents THE CHRISTIANS
Middlebury Actors Workshop kicks off its 2018 season with Lucas Hnath's, The Christians, a big-little play about faith in America - and the trouble with changing your mind. It had its New York city premiere at Playwrights Horizons in 2015 and quickly became one of the hottest tickets in town.
Photo Flash: Share Presents 64th Annual Boomtown Gala LET'S DANCE
SHARE, INC., the 64 year-old philanthropic organization dedicated to raising funds for developmentally disabled, abused and neglected children as well as medical research, hosted its annual Boomtown gala, "Let's Dance" on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills.
Share presents 64th ANNUAL BOOMTOWN 2017 GALA
SHARE, INC., the 64 year-old philanthropic organization dedicated to raising funds for developmentally disabled, abused and neglected children as well as medical research, hosted its annual Boomtown gala, "Let's Dance" tonight, Saturday, May 20, 2017 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills. The evening honored inspirational dance philanthropist Glorya Kaufman with the "Shining Spirit Award."
SHARE, INC. to Host 64th Annual Boomtown Gala, LET'S DANCE
SHARE, INC., the 64 year-old philanthropic organization dedicated to raising funds for developmentally disabled, abused and neglected children as well as medical research, hosts its annual Boomtown gala, 'Let's Dance,' Saturday, May 20, 2017 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills. The evening honors inspirational dance philanthropist and founder of the USC Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center, Glorya Kaufman.