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MUSE/IQUE Announces 2025 Season Of Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

MUSE/IQUE has announced its 2025 season, Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope – Transformative American Artists and Thinkers, featuring six concerts that celebrate those who rejected norms and limitations to forge a new and better future. 
THE LEGACY OF ISTANBUL IN AMERICA Featuring Jazz Orch & Mehter Band is Coming to NEC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

The Jazz Studies department and the Intercultural Institute at NEC present a full-day event of The Legacy Of Istanbul In America featuring guest performers saxophonist Sam Newsome and drummer and faculty member Nasheet Waits.
New England Conservatory Unveils Spring Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

New England Conservatory has revealed its spring lineup, featuring the musicians in the Conservatory’s Institute for Concert Artists and Professional Programs and more. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
LA TRAVIATA, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO And More Come To Atlanta Opera for 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

The Atlanta Opera will embark on its 46th season in 2025-26. The season's six productions are themed to twilight and transformation, as exemplified by Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director.
Producer Sean Momberger Wins GRAMMY Award for Record Of The Year
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2025

Producer Sean Momberger wins Record of the Year at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards for his work on Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” which he co-produced with Mustard and Sounwave.
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
THE LEGACY OF ISTANBUL IN AMERICA Features The NEC Jazz Orchestra And A Mehter Band At Jordan Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

The Jazz Studies department and the Intercultural Institute at NEC present a full-day event on Thursday, February 27 which includes a workshop, presentations, and a panel discussion followed by a concert featuring the NEC Jazz Orchestra and a mehter band (so-called “Ottoman Janissary Band”).
LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER Comes to New Village Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

 New Village Arts has announced its upcoming limited engagement of LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER, to be performed on the Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center.
44, EL OTRO OZ & More Set for Spring 2025 CTG:FWD Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

Spring 2025 CTG:FWD programming has been revealed, featuring theatrical and musical programs. Two productions are at the Kirk Douglas Theatre: the first is the new musical comedy 44. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: Catherine Russell & Sean Mason at Dizzy's Are 'My Ideal' Kind of Pair
by Rob Lester - Jan 18, 2025

Catherine Russell & Sean Mason made joyful jazz together, digging beyond the usual suspects of the overdone. Their upbeat repertoire, energy, and chemistry together all radiated happiness, serving delight through music.
A.J. Croce to Release New Album HEART OF THE ETERNAL in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

BMG recording artist/singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce will release his new forthcoming 11-track album, 'Heart of the Eternal,' to be released on March 7. Learn more.
Bill Medley (Righteous Brothers) Releases New Single 'Cryin' Time (ft. Michael McDonald)'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 10, 2025

Legendary artist Bill Medley, best known as one-half of GRAMMY-winning duo The Righteous Brothers, released his new single “Cryin’ Time” in collaboration with iconic artist Michael McDonald of Steely Dan/ the Doobie Brothers. Listen to it here.
Columbus Jazz Orchestra Will Perform February Concert Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

The Columbus Jazz Orchestra will welcome Columbus legend and B3 organ master Bobby Floyd for their February concert series, Bobby Floyd Plays the Blues. 
Faye Carol & Her Sextet to Perform at Town Hall Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025

Town Hall Theatre is partnering with legendary vocalist Faye Carol and her six-piece band for a one-night-only performance in February. Learn how to purchase tickets.
AMERICAN PUPPET THEATER TODAY: The Photography of Richard Termine is Coming to The Ballard Institute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

The Jim Henson Foundation and the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present a new exhibition, American Puppet Theater Today: The Photography of Richard Termine. Learn how to purchase tickets.
New Village Arts Announces THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE San Diego Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

New Village Arts has announced our first production of 2025: the San Diego premiere of THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE to be performed on the Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center.
Paul Hughes Sings Songs For The Lovers This Valentine's Day At Feinstein's
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with an evening of timeless love songs as PAUL HUGHES SINGS SONGS FOR THE LOVERS at Feinstein’s. Hughes returns to Feinstein’s stage to bring together the most romantic ballads and heartwarming melodies.
Paul Hughes to Return to Feinstein's on Valentine's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

If you miss the romance, style and grace of the greats– Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole watch Paul Hughes perform at Feinstein's on Valentine's Day. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Eva Steinberg Stars In ALL BLUES At Pangea NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Eva Steinberg is returning to Pangea on Thursday, January 30 @ 7:00 pm & Sunday, February 23 @ 6:00 pm in her new show All Blues, with the Gregory Toroian Trio, directed by Sue Matsuki.
What's Coming Up At Birdland, December 30th - January 12th
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2024

Check out what's coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, December 30th - January 12th.

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