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Katori Hall's THE MOUNTAINTOP Begins At New Village Arts In May Photo
Katori Hall's THE MOUNTAINTOP Begins At New Village Arts In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2025

New Village Arts will present THE MOUNTAINTOP, the acclaimed drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall. Directed by Durwood Murray and starring DeAndre Simmons and Taylor Renee Henderson.
THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Overture Center 2025-26 Season Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Overture Center 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Overture Center has revealed its 2025/26 season, featuring Broadway shows, dance performances and much more! The season lineup includes The Great Gatsby, Water for Elephants, and more. See the full season here! 
Wine Down Wednesdays Summer Patio Series Returns To Lincoln Theatre Photo
Wine Down Wednesdays Summer Patio Series Returns To Lincoln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

The Lincoln Theatre hosts its fourth summer season of Wine Down Wednesdays, featuring hot jazz and cool cocktails on the Lincoln's Michael B. Coleman rooftop patio, starting May 21.
I CAN COOK, TOO! Comes to New Village Arts Photo
I CAN COOK, TOO! Comes to New Village Arts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

New Village Arts has announced  the limited engagement of I CAN COOK, TOO!, a cabaret-style celebration of song, stories, and sumptuous cooking tips, written by and starring local favorite Erica Marie Weisz.
Dave Koz Returns To The Smith Center Photo
Dave Koz Returns To The Smith Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Nine-time Grammy Award nominee and beloved saxophonist Dave Koz will return to The Smith Center in August for Summer Horns 2025: The Ultimate Summer Party.
Jon Batiste to Receive 'Architect Of Sound' Award From GRAMMY Museum Photo
Jon Batiste to Receive 'Architect Of Sound' Award From GRAMMY Museum
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025

Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning artist Jon Batiste will receive the Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award at the 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala on May 16, 2025, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season Photo
Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

 Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.
Guitarist Greg Porée Returns To Sierra Madre Playhouse In April Photo
Guitarist Greg Porée Returns To Sierra Madre Playhouse In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

Guitarist Greg Porée, who launched his career as the musical director for Sonny & Cher, returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse to deliver an eclectic blend of jazz, funk and soul in an enchanting exploration of sound, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, 7:30 pm.
Alexandra Keddie's I SEE ME & MERYL STREEP Will Make London Premiere at The Other Pal Photo
Alexandra Keddie's I SEE ME & MERYL STREEP Will Make London Premiere at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

: After sell-out seasons across Australia, I See Me & Meryl Streep is making its London debut in a special 10th anniversary production at The Other Palace in April.
Gateways Festival Orchestra Returns To Carnegie Hall In April Photo
Gateways Festival Orchestra Returns To Carnegie Hall In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

Gateways Music Festival in association with Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester celebrates the transformative power of Black classical artistry with Spring Festival 2025 in Rochester, NY (April 21–24) and New York City (April 24–27).
Steve Earle, Chrisette Michele, Les Sampou, And The Fat City Band Announced At The Sp Photo
Steve Earle, Chrisette Michele, Les Sampou, And The Fat City Band Announced At The Spire Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

The Spire Center for Performing Arts has announced four new shows. Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Steve Earle will perform on June 12, Grammy award-winner Chrisette Michele will take the stage on June 14, award-winning Boston musician Les Sampou will perform on June 26, and New England Museum Music Hall of Fame inductees The Fat City Band will play on June 28.
Reimagined MOVIN' OUT To Open Asolo Repertory Theatre 2025 �" 2026 Season Photo
Reimagined MOVIN' OUT To Open Asolo Repertory Theatre 2025 �" 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its new, expanded 2025-2026 season.
AJ CROCE Comes to the Pantages in October Photo
AJ CROCE Comes to the Pantages in October
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Hennepin Arts has announced that BMG recording artist/singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce announces his new forthcoming album, “Heart of the Eternal,” to be released on March 7.
ACCORDING TO RAY to Open Season at MUSE/IQUE Photo
ACCORDING TO RAY to Open Season at MUSE/IQUE
by Emmy Rice - Mar 1, 2025

The production features Brandon Victor Dixon and the DC6 Singers Collective. Performances run from March 21 through March 23. Click here to get all the details.
Andromeda Turre To Perform At Montclair Art Museum With An All-Star Band Photo
Andromeda Turre To Perform At Montclair Art Museum With An All-Star Band
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer, and advocate Andromeda Turre will return to her hometown for a special performance at the Montclair Art Museum. Learn more and see how to attend the performance.
New Village Arts Announces The San Diego Premiere Of Sandra Delgado's LA HAVANA MADRI Photo
New Village Arts Announces The San Diego Premiere Of Sandra Delgado's LA HAVANA MADRID
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

New Village Arts will present the San Diego premiere of Sandra Delgado's LA HAVANA MADRID to be performed on the Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre.
Interview: Rising Star Vocalist Ella Mae Dixon on Her 54 Below Debut Show Photo
Interview: Rising Star Vocalist Ella Mae Dixon on Her 54 Below Debut Show
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 21, 2025

On Friday 3/7, join Ella Mae Dixon, one of NYC's most captivating rising star vocalists, for an evening of timeless music. Backed by a lineup of veteran musicians, Ella Mae’s 54 Below debut promises to surprise, delight, and captivate.
Andromeda Turre To Return To Grace Farms With Environmental Jazz Suite Photo
Andromeda Turre To Return To Grace Farms With Environmental Jazz Suite
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Grace Farms will welcome back acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer, and advocate Andromeda Turre for an exclusive concert. Learn more and see how to attend.
MUSE/IQUE Announces 2025 Season Of Concerts Photo
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 Photo
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.
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