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Metropolitan Opera star Deborah Voigt is the special guest in Bending Towards the Light ... A Jazz Nativity.  Chelsea Opera joins forces with Kindred Spirits, Inc. to present this fresh and dramatic telling of the Christmas story.  WQXR's Terrance McKnight and WBGO's Sheila Andersonco-host this 30th anniversary production of Bending Towards the Light ... A Jazz Nativity, featuring jazz greats Ingrid Jensen, Steve Wilson, Wycliffe Gordon, and 93-year-old Latin congo player, Candido.  Performances take place at Christ and St. Stephen's Church, 120 West 69th Street in NYC, on Sunday, December 20 at 5 pm and 8 pm.  Tickets range from $25 to $50, available online and at the door (cash/check only).

With the renewed interest and popularity of vinyl records and the desire to spotlight its in-store musical offerings, Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the nation's largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, announced that it will present a special "Vinyl Day" today, November 21.

With the renewed interest and popularity of vinyl records and the desire to spotlight its in-store musical offerings, Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the nation's largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced that it will present a special “Vinyl Day” on Saturday, November 21

Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (WMI) celebrates A Charlie Brown Christmas with a Family Holiday Concert this December featuring The New York Pops, marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic television special created by Charles M. Schulz. Recommended for ages 5-10, the performance will include a sing-along and other festive surprises.

Glen Street Theatre is excited to announce their 2016 season of entertainment at the beautiful Belrose venue. A diverse programme of drama, music, satire and comedy plus a series of kids shows promises something for everyone.

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts welcomes Canadian Brass and organist Jeffrey Brillhart back to the Verizon Hall stage tonight, October 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. This dynamic pair has not performed together at the Kimmel Center since 2012 and returns with an afternoon of wide-ranging repertoire from brass standards and original arrangements, to works for solo organ, as performed by Mr. Brillhart on the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is launching a star-packed 2015-2016 season next month with an exciting and eclectic array of international artists and performing superstars.

With his well-received 2013 debut 'Completely,' keyboardist/composer Michael Gallant emerged as a stylistically omnivorous musical force, 'an artist unafraid and bending the tradition,' in the words of one critic. Gallant continues to explore his disruptive musical proclivities on his sophomore release, 'Live Plus One,' due out today, October 9, from his Gallant Music label.

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts welcomes Canadian Brass and organist Jeffrey Brillhart back to the Verizon Hall stage on October 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. This dynamic pair has not performed together at the Kimmel Center since 2012 and returns with an afternoon of wide-ranging repertoire from brass standards and original arrangements, to works for solo organ, as performed by Mr. Brillhart on the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ.

Good Morning America news anchor and music fan Ron Claiborne will host a gala evening honoring vocalese original Jon Hendricks once dubbed the 'James Joyce of Jazz' by Time magazine, and producer Cobi Narita who founded and led both the Universal Jazz Coalition and New York Women's Jazz Festival for several decades.

Joh Hartog directs Krystal Brock and Clare Mansfield as Stella, a director holding auditions, and Lauren, a hopeful actress.

hose players happen to be the members of his tightly-knit working quartet, who appear on his outstanding new CD 'Focus.' Origin Records will release the disc, Wojciechowski's first for the label, today, September 18.

?The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell are delighted to announce the Pops' 2015-2016 season at Cincinnati Music Hall, the fifth under the direction of Mr. Russell. The season, presented by PNC along with the Pops Artist Series Sponsor, The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, features exciting guest artist debuts, alongside the return of the best genres and artists that have built the Pops into an American icon.

Hot House (New York's premier jazz guide since 1982) and the Metropolitan Room (voted New York's #1 Jazz Venue) are joining forces to honor producer/director Jack Kleinsinger and recognize NYC'S favorite jazz artists. Together, Hot House and the Metropolitan Room are asking jazz fans to nominate and vote for their favorite NYC's artists. The categories cover a wide array of styles: male vocalist, female vocalist, best ensemble, best new artist, and many more.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is launching a star-packed 2015-2016 season next month with an exciting and eclectic array of international artists and performing superstars.

Omaha Performing Arts announces a performance by Matt Whipkey has been added to Omaha Performing Arts' 2015/16 Season. Whipkey will perform the entire Penny Park: Omaha, NE: 1989 album on Friday, March 4, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. in the 1200 Club of the Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. Tickets are available through Ticket Omaha as an add-on to season ticket packages; the on-sale date for individual tickets will be announced at a later date. To add tickets to Whipkey to a 15/16 season ticket package, go online to TicketOmaha.com, call 402.345.0606 or go to the Ticket Omaha Office inside the Holland Center, 1200 Douglas St.

With his well-received 2013 debut 'Completely,' keyboardist/composer Michael Gallant emerged as a stylistically omnivorous musical force, 'an artist unafraid and bending the tradition,' in the words of one critic. Gallant continues to explore his disruptive musical proclivities on his sophomore release, 'Live Plus One,' due out October 9 from his Gallant Music label.

Hot House (New York's premier jazz guide since 1982) and the Metropolitan Room (voted New York's #1 Jazz Venue) are joining forces to honor producer/director Jack Kleinsinger and recognize NYC'S favorite jazz artists. Together, Hot House and the Metropolitan Room are asking jazz fans to nominate and vote for their favorite NYC's artists. The categories cover a wide array of styles: male vocalist, female vocalist, best ensemble, best new artist, and many more.

Fou Fou Ha!, San Francisco's cartoon cabaret ensemble is returning after a sold-out run with their hit show "Whoa-Man! A musical" at the Shelton Theater every Friday and Saturday in October and November 2015. 

The National Music Council will continue its 75th Anniversary Celebrations by bringing its Annual American Eagle Awards presentation to Nashville, Tennessee