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Palace Theatre Begins Complete Auditorium Renovation Today
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2018


Proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 92-year-old Palace Theatre today begins a full facelift of its 2,837-seat auditorium as part of an ongoing $6.5 million renovation. Adjacent to downtown Columbus' LeVeque Tower, the six-month, main-hall makeover will include the repair of damaged plaster, new paint in a new color scheme, all-new seats on the first floor, and fully refurbished seats in the balcony. As such, the Palace is now closed to the public, and will reopen in November 2018.

Second Show Added to Dr. Phillips Center Jazz Orchestra's Vocal Jazz Summit
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017


Due to popular demand, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces an added second show of Dr. Phillips Center Jazz Orchestra's Vocal Jazz Summit.

Bobby Watson Quartet with Lewis Nash and More to Play The Nash This August
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2017


The Nash announces its calendar of shows for August including Jazz Messengers Alum, Bobby Watson, who arrives in Phoenix to perform with Lewis Nash on August 13th.

SONGBOOK SUMMIT, Featuring Tunes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and More, Comes to 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2017


59E59 Theaters welcomes 59E59 favorites Peter & Will Anderson with SONGBOOK SUMMIT, featuring the music of Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers. Produced by Reardon-Anderson Music and featuring jazz vocalist Molly Ryan, SONGBOOK SUMMIT begins performances tonight, August 2, for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 27.

Bobby Watson Quartet with Lewis Nash and More to Play The Nash This August
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017


The Nash announces its calendar of shows for August including Jazz Messengers Alum, Bobby Watson, who arrives in Phoenix to perform with Lewis Nash on August 13th.

SONGBOOK SUMMIT, Featuring Tunes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and More, Coming to 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017


59E59 Theaters will welcome 59E59 favorites Peter & Will Anderson with SONGBOOK SUMMIT, featuring the music of Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers.

Second Show Added to Dr. Phillips Center Jazz Orchestra's Vocal Jazz Summit
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2017


Due to popular demand, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces an added second show of Dr. Phillips Center Jazz Orchestra's Vocal Jazz Summit.

SIng! Sing! Sing! The McCallum Theatre Brings the Desert 'A Salute to Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall'
by David Green - Feb 20, 2017


The McCallum Theatre presents "Salute to Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall" on Monday, March 6, at 8:00pm. The performance features the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra with 18 of the country's top musicians, conducted by Terry Myers, and with Special Guest Vocalist Nancy Osborne. Relive the legendary concert that made Benny Goodman the most celebrated jazz bandleader of his day. Leading a band of musicians including Harry James, Ziggy Elman, Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton, Johnny Hodges and Count Basie, Benny Goodman played music ranging from "Honeysuckle Rose" to "Sing, Sing, Sing." We re-create that night in 1938 with today's best musicians. 

FSCJ Artist Series to Welcome The Glenn Miller Orchestra This January
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017


The Glenn Miller Orchestra plays at the FSCJ Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts on Florida State College at Jacksonville's South Campus (11901 Beach Blvd.) today, January 12 at 7:30 p.m. for one performance only.

PALM SPRINGS LEGENDS Brought Back To Life In 'Back By Popular Demand' McCallum Engagement
by David Green - Jan 9, 2017


Back by popular demand for a third season, the McCallum Theatre presents Palm Springs Legends III and the Legends Orchestra on Sunday, January 15, at 3:00pm. The top tribute artists honor the iconic stars who lived, and spent time, in the Palm Springs area - the legendary stars that made Palm Springs the place to be!

FSCJ Artist Series to Welcome The Glenn Miller Orchestra This January
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2016


The Glenn Miller Orchestra plays at the FSCJ Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts on Florida State College at Jacksonville's South Campus (11901 Beach Blvd.) on Thursday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m. for one performance only.

Jukebox Junction with The Glenn Miller Orchestra & The Diamonds Set for MPAC, 4/29
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 30, 2016


The Glenn Miller Orchestra performs your favorite big band hits, followed by your favorite doo-wop and rock and roll classics as sung by The Diamonds in Jukebox Junction at the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8 pm. Tickets are $29 - $59.

FSCJ Artist Series to Welcome The Glenn Miller Orchestra
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 18, 2015


?The Glenn Miller Orchestra plays at the Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts on Florida State College at Jacksonville's South Campus (11901 Beach Blvd.) on Tuesday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. for one performance only.

Glenn Miller Orchestra Coming to PTPA, Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to present your favorite holiday classics, big band style, with 'The Glenn Miller Orchestra: In the Holiday Mood' today, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.

Glenn Miller Orchestra Coming to PTPA, 12/11
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 16, 2015


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to present your favorite holiday classics, big band style, with 'The Glenn Miller Orchestra: In the Holiday Mood' on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.

The Palais Royale to Host New Year's Eve Dinner/Dance Party
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 10, 2015


The Palais Royale – South Bend's Premier Event Facility -- is pleased to host its annual New Year's Eve dinner/dance party on Thursday, December 31, which starts at 7:30 p.m.

The Nash Sets Jazz Offerings for July
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 30, 2015


July is a packed month at The Nash, kicking off with a 4th of July bash with the Bad Cactus Brass Band. The month also marks the beginning of the Catch A Rising Star Series, comprised of Arizona musicians ages 18 to 24, who have been specially selected by The Nash,. The Series provides a platform for these emerging artists to gain prominence in the jazz community.

Michael Feinstein's Big Band Swing Set for Los Angeles Arboretum Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2015


Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS open their one of a kind, popular outdoor summer concert series with vocalists Marilyn Maye and Michael Andrew in BIG BAND SWING tonight, June 20th in a show sure to get all ages dancing in the aisles at the Los Angeles Arboretum.

Michael Feinstein's Big Band Swing Set for Los Angeles Arboretum, 6/20
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2015


Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS open their one of a kind, popular outdoor summer concert series with vocalists Marilyn Maye and Michael Andrew in BIG BAND SWING on Saturday June 20th in a show sure to get all ages dancing in the aisles at the Los Angeles Arboretum.

Gabrielle Stravelli Performs Tonight at New Jersey's Watchung Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2015


GABRIELLE STRAVELLI - the acclaimed pop/jazz vocalist called 'ingenious' by The Wall Street Journal and known from her tours with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, appearances at the 92nd Street Y and her long-running Soho jazz brunch - will join tenor saxophonist Ed Finkel as he brings a group of well-known New York jazz artists to the Heinz W. Otto Gallery at the Watchung Arts Center in Watchung, NJ tonight, March 28 at 8 PM. A dessert reception will follow the performance.

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