George Strait Releases New Song 'MIA Down In MIA' from Highly Anticipated Upcoming Album
On the heels of sharing the news of his 31st studio album with fans during a sold-out show at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium earlier this month, Country Music Hall of Fame member George Strait debuts the first release from Cowboys And Dreamers with “MIA Down in MIA.” Written by Adam Craig and Dean Dillion, and produced by Strait with Chuck Ainlay, “MIA Down in MIA” features the Texas native’s Ace in the Hole Band, including longtime fiddle player Gene Elder. Listen to the song here!
2nd Annual Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival Set For This Month
The Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival will take place in downtown Gatlinburg and the surrounding area from August 18th-21st. Nestled in the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains, the highly-anticipated and prestigious three-day conference and live music event will feature nightly shows, showcasing an array of musical talent spanning multiple genres with more than 25 #1 hit songwriters and 60 selected songwriters.
Photos: Behind the Scenes of the Artios Awards with Danielle Pinnock
Danielle Pinnock, breakout star of CBS's hit comedy 'Ghosts', hosted the 37th Annual Artios Awards this week, honoring excellence in casting for film, TV and theater, presented by the Casting Society. Danielle Pinnock stars as a series regular on CBS's new comedy series, Ghosts. Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the awards now!
Franklin Performing Arts Company Presents Christopher Rice's THE TAPPY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: LIVE!
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), Franklin TV, and The Woonsocket Museum of Broadcast Technology will team up this week to bring a special holiday show to THE BLACK BOX. Together, they will present the world premiere of Christopher Rice's The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE! based on Rice's viral #TAPPY video series which has been seen by more than 10 million people worldwide.
Chicago Has Become A Vegan Hub
In more ways than just food, Chicago has a thriving and growing vegan community. Plant-based Expert and Awesome Vegans Podcast host, Elysabeth Alfano (pictures below) highlights the various areas in which Chicago is leading the way in plant-based living.
Sundance Institute Names Four New Members of Board of Trustees
Sundance Institute announced today that Jason Blum, Ebs Burnough, Lynette Wallworth and Lisa-Michele Church will join the Institute's Board of Trustees. The new Trustees bring deep experience and broad expertise spanning communications, emerging media, and film production to the Institute's governance, and will work closely with President & Founder Robert Redford, Board Chair Pat Mitchell and Executive Director Keri Putnam.
OCT's Young Professionals Company presents EURYDICE
An untimely death on her wedding day sends young Eurydice plummeting to the underworld. With no memory of her past, she reunites with her father to try to help her remember her lost love, Orpheus. Every twist and turn will keep you guessing in award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl's contemporary take on Orpheus.
Corrib Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of LIFEBOAT
With a bracing true story of determination and hope, Corrib Theatre and Northwest Children's Theater present Nicola McCartney's Lifeboat. Directed by Avital Shira and starring Kayla Lian and Britt Harris, this riveting play by an award-winning Irish playwright runs for four weeks, January 12 through February 4, at Northwest Children's Theater.