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Little Feat and Bonnie Raitt Team for 'Long Distance Call,' New Album Out Friday

Little Feat joins forces with Bonnie Raitt for a cover of Long Distance Call from Sam's Place, their first new studio album in 12 years. The album is out Friday, May 17. With her warm and deeply soulful vocals, Raitt duets with the band’s Sam Clayton on a cover of Muddy Waters’ song. Listen to the single now!

Richard Tucker Music Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winner And Grant Recipients

Discover the 2024 award winner and grant recipients announced by the Richard Tucker Music Foundation.

Chicago Sinfonietta Board Names Two Lifetime Trustees and New Member

 As its 36th anniversary season draws to a close, Chicago Sinfonietta has shared new developments in its Board of Directors.

BroadStage's Blackbox Series to Present Queen Esther With Jeff McLaughlin On Guitar

Experience the next performance in BroadStage's 2023/2024 blackbox series featuring Queen Esther with Jeff McLaughlin on guitar. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Third Coast Percussion Reveals 20th Anniversary Season

Celebrate the 20th anniversary season of Third Coast Percussion featuring collaborations with Grammy winner Jessie Montgomery, Zakir Hussain, and Twyla Tharp Dance.

Christopher Sieber, Kennedy Kanagawa, and More Join the Cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Muny

The cast has been announced for the Muny production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which runs July 8-16 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.

Ballet Hispánico's Quinceañera Gala Raised More Than $1.3 Million

Ballet Hispánico's Quinceañera Gala raises over $1.3 million for artistic, educational, and community outreach programs.

New Laurie Berkner Single For Kids 'Let's Make A Shape' Available Now

Laurie Berkner's catchy new single, 'Let's Make A Shape,' is all about the building blocks of geometry. Circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles each have their moments to shine, as kids learn to find, draw, and even create their own unique shapes. Listen to the song here!

Pianist Inna Faliks Will Perform World Premiere at BroadStage in May

Renowned pianist Inna Faliks is set to perform a special matinee concert at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Don't miss the world premiere.

Camerata Pacifica Closes Season With Clarice Assad World Premiere For Accordion In May

Join Camerata Pacifica as they end their season with a world premiere by Clarice Assad for Accordion. The performances will take place from May 17-23 across LA, San Marino, Thousand Oaks, and Santa Barbara.

Henry Mancini Family Celebrates Late Composer's 100th Birthday with Tribute Album

The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the announcement of The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company. The album is the latest installment in what will be a year-long endeavor honoring the 20-time GRAMMY® and 4-time Academy Award winner whose centennial is being celebrated on April 16th. The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company will be available June 21st via Primary Wave, and the first single, “Peter Gunn,” featuring Quincy Jones, John Williams, Herbie Hancock, and Arturo Sandoval, is out now. Listen to the song here!

Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Parsons Dance & More Set for Auditorium Theatre 24-25 Season

Auditorium Theatre has unveiled its 24-25 season. Learn about the productions and see how to purchase tickets.

Benefit Show with International Talent Will Spotlight Mental Health Awareness Month & Older Americans Month

Step Forward Entertainment is putting the spotlight on mental health (especially increasing rates of depression among seniors) through music, dance, theater, writing and other creative works of art.

Music Institute of Chicago Hosts Annual Gala Benefit Next Month

Celebrating its decades of dedication to music education and performance, the Music Institute of Chicago will host its Annual Gala Benefit on Monday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Ravinia Festival Will Host the World Premiere of THE VOICE OF WHITNEY

On August 30, 2024, Ravinia FestivalⓇ will host the world premiere of The Voice Of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration, an original tribute concert celebrating the “most awarded female artist of all time” (Guinness World Records), Whitney Houston.

Philharmonic Society Presents VOICE & THE VIOLIN With Joshua Bell & Larisa Martínez

Experience the enchanting blend of voice and violin with the world-renowned duo Larisa Martínez and Joshua Bell at the Philharmonic Society of Orange County.

James Conlon To Be Honored at the Colburn School Gala

Conductor James Conlon will be honored at the Colburn School’s annual gala, Celebrate Colburn, on April 7, 2024. Conlon will receive the Richard D. Colburn Award for his exemplary contributions to the world of classical music and the arts, including his work as Artistic Director of the Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices at Colburn.

92NY to Present COTTON: Denyce Graves, Mezzo-Soprano And Justin Austin, Baritone

Join the 92nd Street Y for COTTON: Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano and Justin Austin, baritone. See when you can catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.

Laurie Berkner Releases New Music Video For Kids 'Onyx The Octopus'

A new Laurie Berkner music video for kids, 'Onyx the Octopus,' is out now!

Ballet Hispánico Announces THE QUINCEAÑERA GALA

Ballet Hispánico has announced THE QUINCEAÑERA GALA, honoring former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz and celebrating Eduardo Vilaro's 15th season as Artistic Director.