Jimi Hendrix News

The morning after the premiere of Mark Dendy's Whistleblower at Dixon Place comes disturbing news that the military is forcing transwoman and former intelligence office Chelsea Manning to follow male grooming standards while imprisoned. Dendy's timing is lucky. His piece explores Manning's mind as she faces charges for leaking almost one million documents containing evidence of war crimes committed by the United States in Iraq and Afghanistan. Though Manning's case already feels like history in some ways, Dendy reminds us that its personal and political meanings are still urgent.

Entertain. Illuminate. Educate. As Park City Performing Arts Foundation has transitioned into Park City Institute, its mission has broadened. This season at The Eccles Center illustrates PCI's efforts to not just entertain, but also to educate and to illuminate. PCI sets the tone for a 'thinky' Eccles Center season with Edward Snowden opening the line-up on December 5 (via closed video feed). As always, the season includes an eclectic mix of live dance, music, authors, speakers, family shows, spectacles, up-and-comers and well-established legends.

Connect to a wonderland of sparkling lights, spirited entertainment and child-sized diversions at Seattle Center Winterfest, Nov. 27 – Dec. 31, inside Seattle Center Armory and Fisher Pavilion and throughout the grounds at Seattle Center. The five-week festival offers free and affordable, fun-filled activities, live performances, and perennial favorites.

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.

World Music Institute opens its spectacular 30th Anniversary Season with a four-night cross-cultural Lusophone Festival, featuring music from the Portuguese-speaking world with artists from Brazil, Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola, and Mozambique. From today, September 15, through September 18, back-to-back concerts take place at venues around town including Le Poisson Rouge, Drom NYC, and The Town Hall.

One of the hottest young blues guitarists to emerge from the UK, Tom Killner, will be releasing his debut album “Hard Road” on September 4, 2015 on Cleopatra Blues in the US. Born in Rotherham UK, Killner was deemed a child prodigy of six-string blues by age 9, formed his first band a year later, and now at 19 his debut release contains a smoking hot collection of covers and originals!

Don't miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness two legendary jazz giants onstage in the intimate Pasant Theatre during this concert event.

Rock legend Jimi Hendrix captivated the world with his unique, highly stylized, jaw-dropping approach to blues guitar.

The all-male company MADBOOTS DANCE closes Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2015 with two powerful and poignant world premieres in the Doris Duke Theatre, August 26-30.

Legendary drummer Carmine Appice and New York 60's hitmaker, vocalist Dean Parrish have reunited after 50 years to record a new 7 song EP of 60's soul music, commonly known as Northern Soul music.

Beethoven's late string quartets are the mighty pillar on which the ACO's 2016 season is built. These remarkably complex quartets are the undisputed pinnacle of chamber music-making, like a musical Everest. Even though they were composed in the depths of deafness, Beethoven was at the height of his creative power.

“Raiding the Rock Vault” will welcome to the stage former Dio guitarist Rowan Robertson. Robertson will perform alongside lead guitarist Howard Leese in the acclaimed rock and roll production at The New Tropicana Las Vegas beginning Wednesday, August 19. Tickets are now on sale.

Jake Shimabukuro will play The Paramount in Seattle on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 8:00PM.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming nightly performances, running August 19-30. Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows or scroll down for details!

Highly expressive paintings and sculptures by New York-based artist Shinique Smith will be on view in the Frist Center's exhibition Wonder and Rainbows from October 9, 2015, through January 10, 2016.

 Highly expressive paintings and sculptures by New York-based artist Shinique Smith will be on view in the Frist Center's exhibition Wonder and Rainbows from October 9, 2015, through January 10, 2016. Ms. Smith, who was featured in the Frist Center's 2013 presentation of 30 Americans, is celebrated for bringing dynamic energy to her work and employing common found objects within bold compositions.

Legendary artist Roger Dean is the latest celebrity to be added to the line-up for Rick Wakeman's WAKEmanFEST in October 2015 in Lincolnshire.

SHOWTIME is laying out an ambitious new documentary slate for late 2015. Scheduled for this fall are uncensored looks at such fascinating figures as Marlon Brando, Jimi Hendrix, Suge Knight, Barney Frank and Warren Jeffs

World Music Institute opens its spectacular 30th Anniversary Season with a four-night cross-cultural Lusophone Festival, featuring music from the Portuguese-speaking world with artists from Brazil, Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola, and Mozambique. FromSeptember 15-18, back-to-back concerts take place at venues around town including Le Poisson Rouge, Drom NYC, and The Town Hall.