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Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!

Carmel Jazz Fest Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024

Carmel Jazz Fest will return August 9 and 10 with top international, regional and local acts in Jazz, Blues and R&B. 

Carmel Jazz Fest Returns For Second Year
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

Mark your calendars for the Second Annual Carmel Jazz Fest returning this August.  Carmel Jazz Festival is a two-day festival featuring international, national and regional Jazz, R&B, and Blues acts across five stages. The festival includes beer, wine and food vendors. 

33rd Annual Suncoast Jazz Festival on Clearwater's Sand Key Returns in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

The 33rd Annual Suncoast Jazz Festival will return to Clearwater's Sand Key November 17-19, 2023. Jazz fans will once again gather on Florida's West Coast the weekend before Thanksgiving and enjoy live performances from over 80 musicians. Learn more about the festival and how to attend here!

Inaugural Carmel Jazz Festival Opens Today
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2023

A two-day weekend of high energy jazz throughout the City of Carmel will come with a side of delicious food and drink, along with a just-announced Carmel Jazz Fest Art Fair. The inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest weekend kicks off Friday evening at 5 p.m. and the music won't stop until late Saturday night.

Carmel Jazz Fest To Feature Kids Zone With Mr. Daniel, 4 University Jazz Bands And The Great Dave Bennett
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2023

Kids can experience the joy of music with the newest addition to Carmel Jazz Fest: A Kids Zone at Carter Green for kids 12 and under (who are admitted for free) with the popular kids entertainer, Mr. Daniel. The Kids Zone will take place both days of the festival, August 11-12.

Two More Jazz, R&B, and Blues Performers Scheduled To Hit Carmel's World-Class Venues For Inaugural Jazz Fest
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023

Carmel Jazz Fest organizers continue to add big names and fresh sounds to the already explosive lineup of music for the inaugural event August 11-12. The festival will feature more than 30 electrifying national and international acts, including Spyro Gyra (festival headliner), Evelyn “Champagne” King, Dave Bennett Quartet, Freddie Fox and Tim Cunningham.

2023 Inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest Set For August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023

The Festival will feature more than 30 acts – including some of the best bands in the business, headlined by Spyro Gyra and featuring nationally celebrated talents such as Evelyn Champagne King, Dave Bennett Quartet, Freddie Fox and Tim Cunningham.

Interview: 'All the Characters Go Through So Much Growth': Mark Curry, Sophie-Louise Dann and Ryan Reid of WICKED Talk About the Magic of the Show
by Abbie Grundy - May 3, 2023

Wicked the Musical is currently in its 17th year in the West End, and the show has now been seen by more than 11 million people in London alone. To celebrate the latest cast changes, we met up with the cast at the star-studded after-party!

Inaugural Carmel Jazz Festival Set For This August
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2023

The inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest is scheduled for August 11 and 12, 2023, in Carmel, IN. The two-day festival will feature 30+ international, national and regional jazz, R&B and blues acts across eight stages throughout Carmel, including The Palladium, The Tarkington, Carmel Gazebo, Carter Green, The Studio Theatre, Midtown Plaza, Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael, Jazz on the Monon and pop-up performances.  The event includes an upscale art market, beer, wine and food vendors.

BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through April 10th
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 26, 2022

The Birdland Jazz Club and Theater has released their programming from March 28th through April 10th. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Emmet’s Place: Emmet Cohen Trio Featuring Special Guests, Ed Neumeister’s Assembláge Jazz Orchestra, Ravi Coltrane Quartet, and John Minnock with Dave Liebman. 

What's Coming Up At Birdland Jazz, March 22 - April 3
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2022

Get full details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running March 22 - April 3.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Announce March 2022 Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2022

At Birdland Jazz Club, catch The Cookers, Celebrating the Slide Hampton Octet, Maria Schneider Orchestra, Grace Fox Big Band, Maqueque, Sean Harkness Quartet, Monty Alexander, and Emmet’s Place Live.

Steven Reineke Welcomes Back Dynamic Multi-Instrumentalist Dave Bennett
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2021

Led by Reineke, the electrifying program showcases Bennett in a journey through the decades of iconic hits from the Swing Era to classics by Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Glenn Miller, and more backed by the full complement of the Houston Symphony Big Band.

Houston Symphony Announces 2021�"22 Season Program Details For Andrés Orozco-Estrada's Final Concerts as Music Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2021

The Houston Symphony is announcing program details for Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s final season as music director, including the five 2021–22 concert weeks he will conduct, and the full Bank of American POPS Series lineup under the direction of Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke.

Artist-Designed Recycle Bins Installed At Scottsdale Waterfront
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2020

The south bank of the Arizona Canal through Old Town Scottsdale is now more colorful and more environmentally friendly thanks to a new artwork series called a?oeTraceries.a??

Houston Symphony Extends Cancelations
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2020

In response to recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations, the Houston Symphony announced that it is extending its concert cancelations, canceling all remaining concerts and community activities through May 10, 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, orchestra and chorus members, and staff.

Houston Symphony Cancels Performances For The Month Of March 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2020

The Houston Symphony announced that it is cancelling all remaining concerts in the month of March 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, musicians, and staff.

Pittsburgh Symphony Announces 2017-18 Classics and Pops Series - Lang Lang, Yo-Yo Ma, European Tour and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 16, 2017

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announces the 2017-2018 season programming for its BNY Mellon Grand Classics and PNC Pops series. The upcoming season of the BNY Mellon Grand Classics marks its 10th season under the musical leadership of Music Director Manfred Honeck and the orchestra's 122nd year since its founding.

Pittsburgh Symphony Announces Classical Pops Programming For 2017-2018
by Molly Tracy - Mar 15, 2017

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announces the 2017-2018 season programming for its BNY Mellon Grand Classics and PNC Pops series. The upcoming season of the BNY Mellon Grand Classics marks its 10th season under the musical leadership of Music Director Manfred Honeck and the orchestra's 122nd year since its founding.