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A.I.M By Kyle Abraham Comes to the Carpenter Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025

​​​​​​​The Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the campus of California State University, Long Beach welcomes contemporary dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham back to the stage for their fifth appearance at the Center.

Review: Kyle Abraham's 20 Years of Urgency at Lincoln Center Rose Theatre
by Lora Strum - Sep 28, 2025

Art has long been a way to wrestle with the contradictions of human existence. The ugly — injustice, violence, discrimination — and the tender — love, strife, loneliness — often surface most potently on stage.

Sandbox Percussion Unveils 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

The GRAMMY-nominated group Sandbox Percussion, the first percussion ensemble to receive an Avery Fisher Career Grant, has revealed its 15th season, highlighting the group's collaborations with some of today's most important composers and artists.

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present Ayodele Casel: FREEDOM IN PROGRESS (V.2)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2025

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present an upcoming performance of Ayodele Casel in Freedom in Progress (V.2). Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Ayodele Casel to Perform at Works & Process in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

Works & Process will present Ayodele Casel in partnership with Kaatsbaan Cultural Park at Guggenheim New York. Learn more about the performance and see how to attend.

Black Public Media Launches $9 Million Fund Drive to Protect Black Stories
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025

Black Public Media has launched the Black Stories Production Fund to raise $9 million over two years following a $1.8 million federal budget cut. The Harlem nonprofit supports award-winning films, series, and emerging media projects that tell the global Black experience. Donations start at $5.

SFJAZZ Unveils Lineup of Musicians Joining Cindy Blackman Santana
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

SFJAZZ has revealed the all-star roster of musicians set to join Cindy Blackman Santana on stage for her upcoming engagement. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 25/26 season of programming, running September 2025 through May 2026. See full programming here!

Tickets Now on Sale for Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's 2025 Annual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present the 2025 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY. The festival will feature offerings and original performances by artists innovating in dance, music, film, archiving, storytelling, and more.Learn more about the festival!

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS is Coming to The Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with Jazz Houston will present Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

Jim Saltzman Appointed Dean Of Jazz Arts At Manhattan School Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.

SFJAZZ Unveils Public Access to Historical Archive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

SFJAZZ has revealed public access to the SFJAZZ Historical Archive, an expansive collection of more than 2,000 recordings. Learn more and see how to access here !

Penn Live Arts Announces Music, Dance, and Theatre Lineups for 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2025

Penn Live Arts, known for its presentation of thought-provoking and transformational performances across multiple genres, announces its 2025-26 season, curated by Executive and Artistic Director Christopher A. Gruits.

Mexican Renowned Guitarist Gil Gutierrez Trio Returns To Birdland Jazz Club May 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025

The Gil Gutiérrez Trio is set to perform at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City on Friday, May 16, Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, with doors opening half an hour before each show.

Isaac Mizrahi, Sona Jobarteh, And More Come To SFJAZZ In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

SFJAZZ has announced the lineup of upcoming arts for April 2025. Performances will be held at SFJAZZ, either in the Joe Henderson Lab or Miner Auditorium.