American Symphony Orchestra Presents 'Music in the Bible' at Carnegie Hall, 11/2November 2, 2010Examining the relationship between oratorios and religion in the early 19th century, the American Symphony Orchestra with Music Director and conductor Leon Botstein presents 'Music and the Bible' on Tuesday, November 2 at 8:00 P.M. at Carnegie Hall. The evening focuses on Fanny Mendelssohn and Louis Spohr, interesting and important composers who have not received their proper due. Botstein will present a Conductor's Notes lecture one hour prior to the performance, free for ticket-holders at Carnegie Hall.
Spike Hill Announces Calendar of Events Through NovemberNovember 1, 2010Since the Spring of 2007, Spike Hill has been quietly rocking Williamsburg. Located on the corner of Bedford and North 7th, Spike Hill's foundation rests on the nexus of Brooklyn's famous music scene. With its early shows advertised mostly by word-of-mouth, the 140 capacity venue has nurtured new talent from the corners of Brooklyn and beyond, becoming a welcome hotbed for New York's burgeoning concrete-country scene. With delectable pub food, gold-standard Guinness, pristine sound and two full bars, Spike Hill has flourished into a staple among the area's clubs while still maintaining its intimate atmosphere, proudly hosting Brooklyn's fastest-growing Open Mic each Wednesday night. Be a part of Williamsburg's best-kept secret!
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Hosts 15th Annual Pasta & Puccini Gala, 10/29October 29, 2010Jefferson Performing Arts Society's (JPAS) 15th Annual Pasta & Puccini Gala will be held on Friday, October 29, 2010 at InterContinental New Orleans, 444 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Doors will open at 6:30PM. Gala patrons will enjoy an evening of world class entertainment, delicious food donated by a wide array of local restaurants and caterers and exciting auctions to the music of the great Giacomo Puccini. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser will benefit the Jefferson Performing Arts Society's annual theatrical productions and arts outreach programming that annually enrich and serve over 20,000 arts patrons and reach over 10,000 youth throughout five parishes in Southern Louisiana.
Riverdale Y Hosts 'Meet the Candidates,' 10/25October 25, 2010The Riverdale YM-YWHA will host a pre-election information session with candidates for the New York State Assembly and Senate, as well as for the United States Congress, on Monday, October 25 at 1:00 pm. This will not be a moderated debate, but rather an opportunity to hear from the candidates and ask questions. The Riverdale Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue in the northwest Bronx.
Spike Hill Announces Calendar of Events Through NovemberOctober 18, 2010Since the Spring of 2007, Spike Hill has been quietly rocking Williamsburg. Located on the corner of Bedford and North 7th, Spike Hill's foundation rests on the nexus of Brooklyn's famous music scene. With its early shows advertised mostly by word-of-mouth, the 140 capacity venue has nurtured new talent from the corners of Brooklyn and beyond, becoming a welcome hotbed for New York's burgeoning concrete-country scene. With delectable pub food, gold-standard Guinness, pristine sound and two full bars, Spike Hill has flourished into a staple among the area's clubs while still maintaining its intimate atmosphere, proudly hosting Brooklyn's fastest-growing Open Mic each Wednesday night. Be a part of Williamsburg's best-kept secret!
Riverdale Y Hosts 'Meet the Candidates,' 10/25October 18, 2010The Riverdale YM-YWHA will host a pre-election information session with candidates for the New York State Assembly and Senate, as well as for the United States Congress, on Monday, October 25 at 1:00 pm. This will not be a moderated debate, but rather an opportunity to hear from the candidates and ask questions. The Riverdale Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue in the northwest Bronx.
Macha Monkey Premieres 10th Season 10/19October 18, 2010Macha Monkey is rolling out our 10th season of fearless, funny, female theatre this fall! Our 2010-2011 season of new work, which features strong female characters, will run through June 2011.
Sweet and Nasty Burlesque Returns to the Lower East Side, 11/14October 18, 2010The origins of Sweet and Nasty Burlesque are shrouded in mystery, soaked in whiskey, and protected by several binding legal injunctions. Their grand experiment in striptease culminated in a weekly burlesque cavalcade of fantastic proportions that ran Sunday nights on East 11th Street from June 2006 until that venue's sudden destruction by hipsters in August, 2008. Now on Sunday, November 14th, Nasty Canasta - 'Brooklyn's greatest burlesque star' (The Brooklyn Paper) - brings her tassel-twirling minxes back to the Lower East Side for one night only at the Bowery Poetry Club.
Geva Announces Festival of New Theatre 2010 Line-UpOctober 18, 2010Geva Theatre Center unveils its line-up for WHAT'S NEXT: Festival of New Theatre 2010 to be held in the Nextstage from November 4 - 14. FONT2010 is a vibrant and innovative mix of new works by some of the most exciting playwrights from across the country and around the corner.
Cape May Stage Honors Lynn And Ron Cohen at Applause Awards, 10/18October 18, 2010Cape May Stage, a professional South Jersey Equity theatre company, is honoring actors Lynn and Ron Cohen at the annual NJ Theatre Alliance Applause Awards this year at the Bickford Theatre in Morristown, NJ on October 18, 2010. Lynn and Ron Cohen have chosen Cape May Stage as their artistic home and have committed to sharing their work with our community bypassing far more lucrative and higher profile projects.
CHARLES RANDOLPH-WRIGHT Wins 2010 Paul Robeson Award, 10/8October 8, 2010Actors' Equity Association announced today that Charles Randolph-Wright is the recipient of the 2010 Paul Robeson Award. Created in 1974, the Award recognizes a person who best exemplifies the principles by which Mr. Robeson lived. The award will be presented to Mr. Randolph-Wright at the October 8, 2010 General Membership meeting at the Union's headquarters in New York
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