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LA Phil Appoints Esa-Pekka Salonen to New Position of Creative Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

LA Phil has announced the expansion of its artistic leadership team with the appointment of Esa-Pekka Salonen to the newly established position of the Judith & Thomas L. Beckmen Creative Director.

URINETOWN THE MUSICAL Comes to Derby Dinner Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the Broadway Musical Comedy, Urinetown The Musical, beginning this week. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Charley Pride Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award At The National Museum of African American Music
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2021

Last night at the National Museum of African American Music, Country music legend and pioneering artist, Charley Pride, was honored with the RIAA Lifetime Achievement Award. Michele Ballantyne (COO of the RIAA) was on-hand to present the honor to Charley's son, Dion Pride, and also to the National Museum of African American Music for display.  

John Conlee's New Single Adopted as Tennessee's FOP's Official Song for Law Enforcement
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015

Last week, country music icon John Conlee performed “Walkin' Behind the Star” during an emotional ceremony honoring the members of law enforcement

John Conlee to Release New Album 'Classics 2', 4/7
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 10, 2015

Fans of one of Country Music's most distinctive song stylists have new reason to exclaim with delight as veteran performer John Conlee returns to the radio with the emotional single “Walkin' Behind The Star,” released on his own RCR (Rose Colored Records) label.

Photo Coverage: HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Star Katie Ladner Joins the Fun at The Mississippi Picnic in Central Park
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 15, 2014

The 35th annual Mississippi Picnic, held yesterday in New York in Central Park, had something for everyone. Alexis Brown (Madison) is a former special assistant and events coordinator at the Mississippi Development Authority and state coordinator for the picnic since 1992 and she once again had a wonderful event planned out for New York City. Governor Phil Bryant and his wife Deborah were there to support the event.

Mark Wahlberg Helps CIBC Miracle Day Reach $4.5 Million to Support Canadian Children's Charities
by Movies News Desk - Dec 20, 2012

Mark Wahlberg, with other top entertainment and sport personalities such as Rasta Phil, helped CIBC employees and clients raise a record $4.5 million for Canadian children's charities on Miracle Day.