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The Barns Hosts Melissa Manchester, and the Final Metro D.C. Area Shows from Sapphire-The Uppity Blues Women: An Evening with Melissa Manchester Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 8 p.m. $35

The Barns Hosts Melissa Manchester, and the Final Metro D.C. Area Shows from Sapphire-The Uppity Blues Women: An Evening with Melissa Manchester Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 8 p.m. $35

Michael is an amazing boogie-woogie and jazz pianist and in more recent years, vocalist who's taking the concert stage by storm. After a successful appearance last year, he's back for two nights at Glenn Gould Studio on May 1 and 2 at 8 PM. Lovelight, his latest recording, documents the musician's latest incarnation in a decade-long professional career.

Beyonce and co-star Adrien Brody were among those at the New York the premiere for their new film 'Cadillac Records.'

Beyonce and co-star Adrien Brody were among those at the Los Angeles premiere for their new film 'Cadillac Records.' The film is about Leonard Chess, the legendary founder of the South Side Chicago blues label Chess Records. The period piece follows the rise and fall of Chess Records, which launched the careers of such R&B greats as Muddy Waters, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

According to BlackFilm.com: Beyonce has been cast to play famed singer Etta James on Darnell Martin's next film, Cadillac Records, along-side Cedric the Entertainer and Adrien Brody.

Variety reports that 'Hot Feet' will try out at the National Theater in Washington, D.C. from March 18-April 9, followed by previewing on Broadway April 15 for an April 30th opening.