Lisa Bielawa to be Inaugural Composer-in-Residence of The Philip Glass Institute at The New SchoolDecember 5, 2018The New School's College of Performing Arts (CoPA) today announced a landmark partnership with the Philip Glass Ensemble (PGE) and long-time PGE member, Lisa Bielawa, around the work of Philip Glass, one of the world's preeminent composers, musicians, and authors, to form a new learning and creative center. Building on Glass's enduring contributions to modern culture, the Philip Glass Institute (PGI) will offer students, faculty, and the public the opportunity to immerse themselves in the work of Philip Glass, other important artists within his circle, and the work of the iconic Philip Glass Ensemble. Renowned composer and long-time vocalist for the PGE Lisa Bielawa will become the inaugural Composer-in-Residence and Chief Curator of the Philip Glass Institute.
elrow Announces Art Basel Lineup at Story NightclubDecember 5, 2018elrow announces DJs Nic Fanciulli, Acid Mondays, Tini Gessler, Bastian Bux, and special guests for its debut Art Basel installment in Miami on December 6th at Story Nightclub. 'The Rowmuda Triangle,' a nautically themed extravaganza, follows three wildly successful, sold-out gatherings at New York's Avant Gardner and open-air venue Brooklyn Mirage, in addition to its Las Vegas debut at The Wynn during their Art of The Wild October weekend takeover. “After an incredible show in New York City featuring Rowmuda Triangle, we are excited to bring this party to our Miami fans for elrow's first Art Basel edition.” says elrow Special Advisor Michael Julian.
BBC America Expands Record-Breaking Professional Darts CoverageDecember 5, 2018BBC AMERICA today announced the expansion of its highly successful broadcast and streaming of Professional Darts, adding the 2018/2019 World Darts Championship from London's sold-out Alexandra Palace from December 13 to January 1. The best matches of the week will air Sunday mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm ET. BBCA will stream a record 111 hours live on BBC America.com. The Final will air in primetime on BBC AMERICA on Tuesday, January 1 at 9:30pm ET following the Doctor Who New Year's Day special.
Netflix Enters Into a Multi-Year First Look Deal with Chris ColumbusDecember 5, 2018 Netflix has entered into a multi-year first look deal with Academy Award nominated writer, producer, director Chris Columbus and his 1492 Pictures partners, Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe. Under the deal, Netflix gets a first look at any feature film that Columbus and his partners want to produce.
Sony Hall Announces Phish NYC Late Night with Nels Cline, Billy Martin, Skerik, MonoNeonDecember 5, 2018Saxophonics pioneer Skerik is teaming up with genre-defying guitarist and longtime Wilco member Nels Cline, prolific Medeski Martin & Wood drummer Billy Martin, and enigmatic bassist and former member of Prince's band, MonoNeon, for a very special post-Phish late-night show in New York City. The show will take place at the relatively new Times Square venue, Sony Hall, immediately following Phish's performance at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, December 29th.
The Art of Elysium Announces Michael Muller as the 2019 VisionaryDecember 5, 2018The Art of Elysium has announced the 2019 VISIONARY and SPIRIT OF ELYSIUM recipients for the charity's 12th annual “HEAVEN.” Michael Muller will build out his vision of “HEAVEN,” which will be unveiled on January 5, 2019. The same night, Beau Dunn will be honored with the 2019 SPIRIT OF ELYSIUM award for her generous support over the years. The charity is thrilled to have Peter Dundas for DUNDAS grace the runway with the unveiling of his latest collection.
NBC Holds Onto Demo Crown on Tuesday with THE VOICEDecember 5, 2018NBC (5.681 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) held off the demo competition on Tuesday thanks to a new 'The Voice' (8.840 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) and 'A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special' (4.101 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T4).
Amazon and Comcast Announce Prime Video App on X1December 5, 2018Comcast and Amazon today announced the Prime Video service will launch over the next week on Comcast's Xfinity X1, giving millions of people access to a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that now features seamless access to award-winning Prime Video originals, thousands of premium shows, movies, and live events right alongside all of the live, on demand and web programming included with an Xfinity TV subscription.
Luke Sital-Singh Releases 'Love Is Hard Enough Without The Winter'December 5, 2018 'Love Is Hard Enough Without The Winter' is the stunning new single from acclaimed singer-songwriter Luke Sital-Singh, which premiered today at Glide. A bleakly beautiful antidote to the usual saccharine seasonal songs, 'Love Is Hard Enough Without The Winter' follows recent single 'The Last Day', in which Luke crafts hope and light out of the embracing of mortality, described by CLASH magazine as “…a softly enticing effort with a rich, beautifully etched sense of poignancy”. Listen to 'Love Is Hard Enough Without The Winter and share HERE.
The Marshall Tucker Band Announces 'Through Hell & High Water... And Back Tour 2019'December 5, 2018Legendary southern rock group The Marshall Tucker Band has revealed the first leg of live concert dates for its newly announced Through Hell & High Water… And Back Tour 2019. The first round of dates includes stops in Las Vegas, NV, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Verona, NY, Scottsdale, AZ, Glenside, PA, Mobile, AL, Charleston, SC, and the 2019 Southern Rock Cruise.
WINNER CAKE ALL, GIADA ENTERTAINS, and More Come to Food Network in JanuaryDecember 5, 2018Food Network gets the new year started right with new series, new seasons and new episodes of fan-favorite shows in January. First, Guy Fieri welcomes Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives families to Flavortown for the tournament premiere of Guy's Grocery Games: DDD Family Tournament on Wednesday, January 2nd at 9pm. Next, Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence welcome a new batch of hapless recruits to whip into shape on the season premiere of Worst Cooks in America on Sunday, January 6th at 9pm. Next, 12 talented young bakers enter the kitchen with the hopes of impressing Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman on a new season of Kids Baking Championship premiering Monday, January 7th at 9pm. Then, at 10pm, Giada De Laurentiis hosts brand-new competition series, Winner Cake All, with four of the best cake-baking teams in the country facing off each episode to create epic cakes for clients such as TLC's The Busbys, Rashad Jennings, Apolo Ohno and more. Also, catch primetime premieres of Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games and Triple D Nation. In daytime, Giada De Laurentiis is sharing her hosting tips and tricks on a new season of Giada Entertains premiering Sunday, January 20th at 11:30am. Also, in daytime, don't miss premieres of Girl Meets Farm, Guy's Ranch Kitchen, The Kitchen, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha's Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com is serving up healthy options for the new year and seasonal recipes perfect for the cold weather. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.
Guitar Legend Scott Henderson Offers 10-Week Guitar CourseDecember 5, 2018Legendary guitarist Scott Henderson will take you through the basic steps to improvisation and general organization on the guitar. Over 10 weeks, you'll learn to use scales and their modes, chord tones, rhythmic ideas, motifs, and chord voicings, all with the focus on musicianship and artistry.
ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace to be Featured on PENTATONIX: A NOT SO SILENT NIGHT Holiday SpecialDecember 5, 2018On Monday, Dec. 10, the cast of Las Vegas' most talked about show, ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace, will join a cappella supergroup Pentatonix for a jaw-dropping performance onPENTATONIX: A Not So Silent Night. The Grammy-winning vocal group's third holiday special, featuring sexy and awe-inspiring feats of strength and athleticism by The Gazillionaire's rowdy bunch of performers, will air on NBC at 10 p.m. PST. Check local listings for broadcast times in your area.
Caroline Jones to Join Kenny Chesney's 'Songs for the Saints 2019 Tour'December 5, 2018For Kenny Chesney, the Songs for the Saints 2019 Tour is about going to the people, leaning in and creating music in a more intimate realm than his massive 1.3 million, 19-stadium summer tours contain. With a focus on arenas half the size he normally plays, it offers the songwriter from East Tennessee the opportunity to introduce an emerging country artist whose done it outside the lines to No Shoes Nation.