Queens Students Work to Raise Profile of Jazz, 6/9June 6, 2010On Wednesday, June 9th the students at the Holliswood School in Jamaica Estates, Queens will be honoring a jazz legend. Under the direction of Ms. Christine Passarella students have been learning about different genres of music, but have been most impressed with the work of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and a group was founded in his honor called the Kids for Coltrane. During Wednesday's event there will be many activities that the children are organizing to raise the profile of the legend. The public is welcome on June 9th at 6:00pm in the Holliswood School auditorium, located at 189-10 Radnor Road, Jamaica Estates, Queens.
ShenanArts Announces Auditions for HAIRPSRAY, 6/12 & 6/13June 6, 2010ShenanArts is ecstatic to announce auditions for the first production in our new performance venue! We are honored to present the Virginia-State premiere of the recent Broadway smash-hit musical, HAIRSPRAY. Directed and Designed by Colton Berry with Choreography by Lindsey Walters and Music Direction by Jane Volke, this production is sure to be a plus-sized hit.
Audition Opportunity for 'Fresh' New Theatre CompetitionJune 6, 2010We have been approached from a local (Hendra) composer-playwright seeking aspiring actors and one or two actor-singers for a new work she has entered in the 'Fresh' New Theatre Competition. In particular, she is looking for someone who sings, acts and looks passably like Edith Piaf. Anybody that can assist with sound engineers or set designers would be welcome as well.
Swatantra Theatre Presents HAMLET-IN MY SCHOOL, 6/6June 6, 2010This summer, Swatantra Theatre will be staging HAMLET - IN MY SCHOOL-an adaption by Dhanashree Heblikar and Directed by Abhijeet Choudhary. This children's play is designed especially considering some aspects of school life.
Crooner Russ Lorenson in Benefit Concert for Vallejo Symphony, 7/17June 6, 2010Red Dragonfly Productions presents Russ Lorenson In Concert-The Great American Songbook. The concert will be a benefit for the Vallejo Symphony and will take place on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 8 pm at the Community Congregational Church (1305 West 2nd Street Benicia, CA 94510).
Bill T. Jones to be Awarded at Jacob's Pillow Season Opening Gala, 6/19June 6, 2010Jacob's Pillow kicks off Festival 2010 on June 19 with the Season Opening Gala, the world-renowned dance organization's biggest annual fundraising event. Following an exclusive Gala performance in the Ted Shawn Theatre and the presentation of the prestigious Jacob's Pillow Dance Award to choreographer and director Bill T. Jones, guests are treated to dinner and dancing to live music. This evening is widely celebrated as a signature summer event in the Berkshires and attracts a multitude of dance lovers, celebrities, government dignitaries, and visitors from around the world every year.
Chrissie Gittins and Sonali Bhattaraya Set for Loose Muse, 6/9 Open Mic Spots Still FreeJune 6, 2010LOOSE MUSE - London's only regular event for women writers of all genres, will take place on Wednesday, June 9th at the Poetry Café, 22 Betterton Street, London WC2 (closest tube = Covent Garden). The event will be hosted by Sara-Mae Tuson and feature Chrissie Gittins and Sonali Bhattaraya. Come along and sign up for the Open Mic portion of the evening.