Ravinia Festival

Video: Edwin McCain Unmasked as 'Nessy' on THE MASKED SINGER
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2025

Singer-Songwriter Edwin McCain was ‘UNMASKED’  last night on The Masked Singer, ending his impressive run up to the Final 6 as the costumed character “Nessy.” Watch the video here!

Heart Add Additional Dates to Royal Flush Tour 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2025

HEART has announced an additional run of dates as their tour continues. This highly anticipated next leg will see the band embark on August 8 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, WA and continue through August 30 at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY.

Video: 'A Laurie Berkner Animals Special' Debuts on YouTube
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 4, 2025

Beloved kids’ musician Laurie Berkner takes children on an hour-long educational musical adventure in A Laurie Berkner Animals Special, starting Friday, April 4, on her YouTube channel. Check it out here!

The Ariel Quartet to Release Beethoven String Quartet Cycle Over Two Years
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025

The Ariel Quartet will release the complete Beethoven String Quartets over two years, culminating in 2027, the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death. Listen to the first two singles now.

Ray LaMontagne Celebrates 20th Anniversary of 'Trouble' with Remastered Vinyl and Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Ray LaMontagne will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the release of his seminal debut album, Trouble, with a special remastered vinyl edition. Additionally, LaMontagne will embark on the Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour, performing the album in its entirety for the first time since its release.

Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, & More Set for The Ravinia Festival's 2025 Summer Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

The Ravinia Festival has unveiled its 2025 summer lineup, which features more than 100 concerts and 40 artist debuts. Highlights include appearances by Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara. Check out the full lineup!

Black Oak Ensemble Joins Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

The Black Oak Ensemble performs Thursday, March 20 at 7pm on the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO)'s new chamber music series at Trinity Church. On the program are an arrangement of the aria from Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, Vittorio Monti's Csárdás, based on a Hungarian folk dance, and trios by Gideon Klein, Jean Cras, and Henri Tomasi.

Counting Crows Reveal UK, EU & North American Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2025

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rock band Counting Crows have announced The Complete Sweets! Tour in support of their forthcoming album Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! 

Ariel Quartet Embarks On Beethoven String Quartet Cycle; Three Albums Over Two Years
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2025

The Ariel Quartet will release the complete Beethoven String Quartets over two years, culminating in 2027, the 200th  anniversary of Beethoven's death. The Quartet will release the first volume of the series on April 4.

Miller Theatre Concludes 25th Anniversary Of Composer Portraits With Jessie Montgomery
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will conclude its 25th anniversary of Composer Portraits with Jessie Montgomery. Taking place Thursday, April 3, 7:30PM at Miller Theatre.

Celebrate 15th Anniversary Of Joffrey Ballet's Winning Works At The MCA in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

​The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will celebrate the 15th Anniversary of its choreographic competition, Winning Works, with five world premieres over two weekends in March. Learn more!

The Peking Acrobats Come to the Wharton Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

Witness extraordinary feats with The Peking Acrobats as they demonstrate masterful agility and grace rooted in over 2,000 years of history. The Peking Acrobats will appear at Wharton Center for one night only.

THE VOICE OF WHITNEY Opens at The Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

Fans of Whitney Houston traveled from around the country and the world to attend the New York City premiere of The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration, the highly anticipated concert event, this past weekend.

Ravinia Reveals Plans For $75 Million Campus Renovation
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Ravinia, North America's longest-running outdoor music festival has begun a sweeping, multiyear renovation of its 36-acre park and venues just north of Chicago.

The Town Hall to Present THE VOICE OF WHITNEY: A Symphonic Celebration on Valentine's Day Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The Town Hall will celebrate Houston and the premiere of The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration, conducted by internationally renowned conductor and music director Sean Mayes, featuring Pops of Color. Learn more!

Violinist Kristin Lee & Pianist Michael Stephen Brown To Perform AMERICAN SKETCHES At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

On Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7:30pm, violinist Kristin Lee will perform with pianist Michael Stephen Brown The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 2024-2025 Season at the Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio (165 W 65th St., 10th floor).

Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Edwin McCain Returns with His First Studio Album in 15 Years; First Songs Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

Edwin McCain is back with Lucky, his 11th full-length studio album and first collection of new material since 2011’s Mercy Bound. Listen to two songs from the album now!

The Allman Betts Band Celebrate 7 Years with 'Lucky Sevens Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2025

The Allman Betts Band have announced their “Lucky Sevens Tour” - celebrating seven years of The Allman Betts Band.  The tour kicks off on June 6 in Charleston, SC, and will bring the band throughout the South, Midwest, and East Coast before wrapping on June 29 in Augusta, NJ.

Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms to Embark on Co-Headlining Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2025

Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour. The 30-date tour set to kick off on Friday, July 4 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.