Ken Smith

Review: THE JIVE ACES at Birdland Are Full of Friendly Fun & Frenzy

Jumpin' Jehovah! The Jive Aces surely jump for joy and jump into their music, determined to divert you and entertain with energy to the max. Once again, Birdland booked a band devoted to reviving music from the past, with The Jive Aces decidedly honoring the styles and songs of some stars of old on their April 4th show.

MOCA Reveals 2024 MOCA FEST to Celebrate Lunar New Year

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) announced its 2024 MOCA FEST, an annual celebration of the Lunar New Year with programming for all ages. This Lunar New Year, the Year of the Wood Dragon, starts on February 10, 2024, and the museum will host activities for all ages from February 1, 2024, through February 29, 2024.

San Francisco Opera Presents Bright Sheng and David Henry Hwang's DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER, June 14�"July 3

San Francisco Opera presents Bright Sheng and David Henry Hwang's Dream of the Red Chamber from June 14–July 3 at the War Memorial Opera House.

San Francisco Opera to Present Bright Sheng and David Henry Hwang's DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER

 San Francisco Opera will present Bright Sheng and David Henry Hwang’s Dream of the Red Chamber from June 14–July 3 at the War Memorial Opera House..

BIRDLAND Announces Programming Through April 24th

Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Mingus Big Band, Jin Joo Trio, Cyrille Aimée, and Ashley Pezzotti with the Birdland Big Band! Downstairs at Birdland Theater, you'll find Steve Wilson Analog Band, Donald Vega Trio and Wycliffe Gordon and His International All-Stars.

Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Mingus Big Band & More Upcoming at Birdland

Jazz programming has been announced at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater from April 4 - April 17.

BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through April 10th

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

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

BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through March 27th

Below, you'll find details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running March 15 - March 27. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Sean Harkness Quartet, Monty Alexander, and Holly Bean Trio.

Birdland Announces Jazz Programming Lineup, March 7 - March 20

Get full details on jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running March 7- March 20.

BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through March 13th

The Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their programming from the week of February 28th - March 13th. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include The Cookers, a celebration of the Slide Hampton Octet, Maria Schneider Orchestra and Grace Fox Big Band. 

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Announce March 2022 Schedule

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.

What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming February 14 - February 27

Get full details for all the jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, February 14 - February 27. 

Birdland Announces February 2022 Schedule

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this February with a full slate of nightly performances! 

Lunar New Year Goes Virtual With Launch Of VIRTUAL MOCA FEST 2021

The Museum of Chinese in America has announced VIRTUAL MOCA FEST 2021, MOCA's month-long celebration of free Lunar New Year programming now streaming live or on-demand via digital, online and social media platforms to welcome the Year of the Gold Ox and kick off the year 4719 on the Chinese calendar!

Finalists Announced for International Opera Awards 2020

The International Opera Awards today announced the finalists for its 2020 Awards [Wednesday 5 February 2020]. The annual red-carpet event - which celebrates achievement in opera around the globe over the 2019 calendar year - recognises excellence in a wide range of categories that cover performance, design and direction as well as education and outreach.

Austin Opera Celebrates A Landmark 2018�"2019 Season As It Looks Ahead To An Exciting Future

Austin Opera continues to make great progress in its reinvention as one of the most innovative opera companies in the country. In review of its landmark 2018a?'2019 Season, it is proud to report elevated artistic excellence, exceptional ticket sales and fundraising, increased audience development, strengthened community partnerships, expanded education programming, and growth in its board of trusteesa?'all pointing to a bright future for opera in Central Texas. 

The Jive Aces Come to Spencer

The United Kingdom's No.#1 busiest swing and jive band, The Jive Aces present their rollicking "Jump, Jive & Wail" show to Spencer Theater patrons, Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

The Jive Aces JUMP, JIVE & WAIL At Spencer Theater

The United Kingdom's No.#1 busiest swing and jive band, The Jive Aces present their rollicking "Jump, Jive & Wail" show to Spencer Theater patrons, Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

Finalists Announced For International Opera Awards 2019

The International Opera Awards today announces the finalists for its 2019 Awards.