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You may not know the 1930s icon, but you definitely have seen the effects of her life. Nearly every siren, diva, and pop tart owes a little bit of their persona to Mae West.

“Her influence is like the threads in the tapestries of many different artists today. The idea of a woman taking things into her own hands, using her voice unabashedly, and being funny and sexy at the same time really resonates with me.” --Francesca DiFrancesco

While continuing to mourn the passing of tabla master Zakir Hussain, Third Coast Percussion revealed that the collaborative tour and recording projects they had planned together will go forward as tributes to Hussain. Learn more.

The string quartet ETHEL and legendary bassist Ron Carter will join forces for an unforgettable classical-jazz mashup performance at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Acclaimed string quartet ETHEL has released their eighth album Persist, for which the group reconvened with the dynamic flutist Allison Loggins-Hull. Listen to it here.

Available Light Theatre will present LUNCH BUNCH by Adrian Einspanier. Learn how to purchase tickets.

New York City’s ETHEL has announced its upcoming Fall 2024 activities centered around the release of its forthcoming album Persist on Sono Luminus Records (TBR 11.29.24).

ETHEL String Quartet revealed its fall 2024 highlights including a New Sounds LIVE concert, a Southwest tour with Robert Mirabal, a Brooklyn Public Library performance, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cellist Karen Ouzounian will perform the West Coast premiere of Lembit Beecher’s 'Tell Me Again' at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, celebrating generational storytelling and migration stories.

Venus in Waves Productions will present Asexuality! The Solo Musical written by Rebecca McGlynn and directed by Heather Dowling.

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) announced the winners in all 13 categories of the 2024 CAPA Marquee Awards presented by American Electric Power Foundation at its annual student showcase, held June 6 at the Ohio Theatre.

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

Discover the nominees for the 2024 Marquee Awards as announced by CAPA. Stay tuned for updates on this prestigious event celebrating the best in Broadway performances.

The world premiere of Christie Perfetti Williams' new play, BETTYE AND THE JOCKETTES SPINNING RECORDS AT THE HOLIDAY INN is coming to the Gene Frankel Theatre.

GRAMMY-winning quartet Third Coast Percussion will tour their GRAMMY-nominated program, PERSPECTIVES, across California and Albany, NY in April 2024. The program celebrates the extraordinary depth and breadth of percussion music.