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Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers.

During the first national celebration, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers who were buried there. This event was inspired by local observances of the day that had taken place in several towns throughout America in the three years since the Civil War. By the late 1800s, many more cities and communities had begun to observe Memorial Day, and after World War I, it became an occasion for honoring those who had died in all America

U.S. Army Field Band to Join The New York Pops for Veterans Day
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016

On November 11, 2016 at 8:00PM, The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, will continue its 34th season at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage with Concert for Courage, a program that will commemorate Veterans Day by honoring the brave men and women of the na...


PNC Pops to Welcome Best of Broadway for 'STANDING OVATIONS'
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017

The PNC Pops proves 'there's no business like show business' during an evening of Broadway showstoppers with 'Broadway Standing Ovations' on February 17-19 at Heinz Hall....


Bradley Whitford to Host 35th Anniversary of A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2015

This July 4 th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 239 th birthday as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes Emmy and SAG Award-winning actor Bradley Whitford as host of the 35 th edition....


PNC Pops to Welcome Best of Broadway for 'STANDING OVATIONS'
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017

The PNC Pops proves 'there's no business like show business' during an evening of Broadway showstoppers with 'Broadway Standing Ovations' on February 17-19 at Heinz Hall....


Anthony Kearns to Open National Memorial Day Parade Program
by Louisa Brady - May 29, 2016

World-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns will open the 2016 National Memorial Day Parade Program in Washington, D.C., on Monday, May 30, 2016 at 2 p.m. Eastern., it was announced....


A CAPITOL FOURTH & NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on PBS Score at New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2016

Two world-renowned television programs produced for PBS, A CAPITOL FOURTH and the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAYCONCERT won Silver and Bronze World Medals respectively at this year's New York Festivals® International TV & Film Awards. Both programs are produced by Capital Concerts with Jerry Colbert and Mich...


Kennedy Center Announces Renée Fleming's VOICES Showcase Lineup Photo Kennedy Center Announces Renée Fleming's VOICES Showcase Lineup
by Alan Henry - April 10, 2018

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Artistic Advisor at Large Renee Fleming today announce the schedule of performances for the 2018-2019 Renee Fleming VOICES series, marking its third season celebrating the power of the voice across a wide range of genres....


U.S. Army Field Band to Join The New York Pops for Veterans Day
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016

On November 11, 2016 at 8:00PM, The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, will continue its 34th season at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage with Concert for Courage, a program that will commemorate Veterans Day by honoring the brave men and women of the na...


A CAPITOL FOURTH & NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on PBS Score at New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2016

Two world-renowned television programs produced for PBS, A CAPITOL FOURTH and the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAYCONCERT won Silver and Bronze World Medals respectively at this year's New York Festivals® International TV & Film Awards. Both programs are produced by Capital Concerts with Jerry Colbert and Mich...


The Beach Boys Kick Off 2017 'Wild Honey World Tour' Across the U.S. and Europe
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2017

The Beach Boys, widely considered one of the most influential bands in rock and roll, will set out on its Wild Honey World Tour across the U.S. and Europe....


Sutton Foster, Amber Riley & ON YOUR FEET! Cast Perform Tonight on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by TV News Desk - July 04, 2016

This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 240th birthday, as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes back Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) to host the festivities....


Music Legend Barry Manilow to Perform on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH!
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2015

Back by popular demand, music legend Barry Manilow returns to A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS to celebrate 35 years as America's national Independence Day Celebration, live from the U.S. Capitol...


Baltimore Symphony Presents A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads the BSO and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society in the final SuperPops program of the season, a tribute to the work of film composer John Williams, considered one of the greatest of all time....


N.C. Symphony Performs POPS GOES VEGAS This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015

The North Carolina Symphony will pay tribute to iconic music and lavish shows in the finale of its 2014-15 Pops series, Pops Goes Vegas, tonight, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at 8 p.m. in Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh. The concert program, which features such classic numbers as 'Luck Be...


Photo Flash: Tenor Anthony Kearns Headlines Private Concert for Wells of Life Charity in California
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 08, 2015

On Friday, July 24, 2015, world-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns headlined a private performance in support of the Laguna Beach-based nonprofit organization, Wells of Life. Check out photos of the event below!...


Bradley Whitford to Host 35th Anniversary of A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2015

This July 4 th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 239 th birthday as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes Emmy and SAG Award-winning actor Bradley Whitford as host of the 35 th edition....


Sutton Foster, Amber Riley & ON YOUR FEET! Cast to Perform on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - June 09, 2016

This July 4 th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 240th birthday, as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes back Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) to host the festivities....


PBS to Air ON TWO FRONTS: LATINOS & VIETNAM, 9/22
by Caryn Robbins - June 26, 2015

ON TWO FRONTS: LATINOS & VIETNAM, premiering on PBS during Hispanic Heritage Month, captures a complex aspect of the Vietnam War: the legacy of Latino veterans and their families during the conflict....


Photo Coverage: The New York Pops Rehearses CONCERT FOR COURAGE
by Stephen Sorokoff - November 11, 2016

On November 11, 2016 at 8:00PM, The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, will continue its 34th season at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage with Concert for Courage, a program that will commemorate Veterans Day by honoring the brave men and women of the na...


Christopher Jackson, Auli'i Cravalho & More Set for PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017

Joining the all-star line-up for PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT,broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are acclaimed actor Robert Patrick (SCORPION) and Tony-nominated actress and star of TV's IN PLAIN SIGHT and THE WEST WING, Mary McCormack....


Tony Winner Laura Benanti & More Join PBS' National Memorial Day Concert Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2015

Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne, Tony Award-winning actress and singerLaura Benanti, actor/producer/director Esai Morales and actor/musician Jason Dolley have joined an all-star line-up for the multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT broadcast live f...


Laurence Fishburne Joins Joe Mantegna to Co-Host PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2017

Oscar nominee and Emmy and Tony-Award winner Laurence Fishburne (BLACK-ISH) will join Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (CRIMINAL MINDS) to host the 28th annual edition of PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT....


John Stamos to Return to A CAPITOL FOURTH As Host On PBS Photo John Stamos to Return to A CAPITOL FOURTH As Host On PBS
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018

This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 242nd birthday, as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes back Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (FULLER HOUSE, SCREAM QUEENS) to host the festivities. Broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U...


PBS Airs ON TWO FRONTS: LATINOS & VIETNAM Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 22, 2015

ON TWO FRONTS: LATINOS & VIETNAM, premiering on PBS during Hispanic Heritage Month, captures a complex aspect of the Vietnam War: the legacy of Latino veterans and their families during the conflict....


The Cast of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, Renee Fleming, & More to Perform at A CAPITOL F Photo The Cast of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, Renee Fleming, & More to Perform at A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018

This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 242nd birthday, as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes back Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (FULLER HOUSE, SCREAM QUEENS) to host the festivities.  Broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the ...






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