Interview: Bryce Edwards Brings the FRIVOLITY HOUR Back to Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 15, 2024
THE BRYCE EDWARDS FRIVOLITY HOUR is back at Birdland by popular demand on Monday, September 9 at 7 pm. Leading a hot jazz band, Edwards brings his singular verve and sensibility to songs made famous by great artists such as Cliff Edwards, Ted Lewis, Jack Teagarden, Rudy Vallée, and Bing Crosby.
Plays & Players Theatre Presents FANCY ON DELANCEY: MY FAIR THEATRE
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024
Plays & Players will host its third annual gala: Fancy On Delancey, on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 6-9pm. This enchanting evening of elegance and entertainment celebrates the rich history and exciting future of Philadelphia's cultural gem, Plays & Players Theatre.
Birdland Releases Decemeber Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2019
Birdland's December 2019 schedule will feature The Joe Lovano Nonet, Stacey Kent, Monty Alexander, A Swinging Birdland Christmas, Freddy Cole Quartet, Gunhild Carling, Julius Rodriguez, Veronica Swift Holiday Show, 'Season's Swingin' Greetings!a??, Marta Sanchez Quintet, Darius de Haas, Marilyn Maye New Years Eve Extravaganza, The Lineup with Susie Mosher, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and MORE!
JAZZ IT UP PHILLY Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
by Reilly Hickey - Nov 9, 2015
When Thomas Camarda launched Jazz It Up Philly November 18, 2014, he never expected to make such an impact on Philadelphia night life. He and business partner Charlie Bartlett thought they'd have four events that year - instead they had 24, all sold-out, generating over $250,000 of newly created revenue into business and the arts in Philadelphia.
Kimmel Center Celebrates Mardi Gras with NOJO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015
The master class prepared local students from Benjamin Rush Arts Academy jazz ensemble for their debut in Verizon Hall, as the opener for the Fat Tuesday Celebration featuring the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) led by Grammy winning Music Director Irvin Mayfield tonight, Feb. 17.
Kimmel Center Preps for Mardi Gras with Master Class for Local Students Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015
In preparation for Mardi Gras festivities, Kimmel Center is hosting a master class today, February 13 with local students of Benjamin Rush Arts Academy Jazz Ensemble, led by Kimmel Center jazz expert Anthony Tidd (KC Director of Creative Music Program) at Merck Arts Education Center from 11am-Noon.
Kimmel Center Presents Fat Tuesday Celebration w. Debut of IRVIN MAYFIELD Leading The NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA, Feb. 17
by Robert Diamond - Jan 24, 2015
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts hosts Fat Tuesday Celebration with the debut of Grammy winning Artistic Director Irvin Mayfield leading the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO)on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Verizon Hall. Founded byIrvin Mayfield in 2002, NOJO's 18-piece big band ensemble creates a jazz celebration like no other in Philadelphia with swinging, brassy big band tunes, true to New Orleans' Mardi Gras festivities. NOJO captures New Orleans' cultural authenticity and origins of Jazz, bridging its legacy with a transformative future, as part of the ongoing Jazz at the Kimmel season-long focus. Pre-show and post-show parties will be held in the Plaza featuring a roving band led by pianist Drew Nugent with free beads and masks, and Garces Events special offerings (Pre-show: 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; Post-show: 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.).
Photo Flash: Jenn Colella, Christiane Noll, et al. Visit CAST PARTY!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2012
On Monday night, Jim Caruso's Cast Party was a hotbed of activity, and not just because of the summer temperature! The jam-packed house was thrilled to celebrate the cast of Closer Than Ever, the Matlby-Shire musical review starring Jenn Colella, Christiane Noll, Sal Viviano and George Dvorskey, accompanied by Andrew Gerle. A few lucky (and knowledgeable) audience members even won tickets to the show.