A. Gentle News

Alternative rock group The Early November has released their new single “The Empress”. The song – written about struggling to overcome repeated setbacks – serves as the opening track to their upcoming self-titled album, setting the tone for a record fueled by frustration. Listen to the song now!

Hovvdy have announced a US tour supporting Beabadoobee on the heels of the release of their acclaimed new double album, Hovvdy, out now. The band, who are wrapping a successful EU tour this week, will embark the month-long run in September. Highlights includes show in New York at Central Park and Los Angeles at The Greek Theater.

During the renovation of Studio and Salle M, Bozar collaborates with the temporary cultural hub Reset to present a sequence of 10 concerts of electronic music. These sensory spectacles unfold within the intimate ambiance of Reset's Auditorium, reminiscent of 70s Scandinavian style architecture. Each time, an international artist shares the bill with a local must see.

Discover the enchanting tale of THE KING AND THE OGRE by William J. Birrell, a children's book that celebrates friendship, thoughtfulness, and compassion through the bond between a noble king and a gentle-hearted ogre.

Nikki Glaser's 'Alive and Unwell Tour' adds a second show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall due to popular demand.

 As Young People’s Theatre (YPT) enters its 59th year, Canada’s largest theatre for young people will invite children of all ages to join them on the ultimate adventure. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Boothbay Summer Theater has announced its second season of offerings will include the one-woman show 'MY WITCH: The Margaret Hamilton Stories' performing June 27 through 30 at Boothbay Harbor's Carousel Music Theater during the region's Windjammer Days festival.

Alternative rock group The Early November is back with another new single; “Tired Of Lying” is out now, along with a brand new music video. “Tired Of Lying” is the third track to be released from the band’s forthcoming Self-Titled album. Shares frontman Ace Enders: “This song is about overcoming childhood trauma and demons while at the same time learning about and trying to face your new ones. The vicious cycle many of us sadly find ourselves in.” Watch the music video!

Eleanor Burgess’ brilliant, thoughtful, and often bitingly funny GALILEE, 34—currently having its impressive world premiere production at South Coast Repertory through May 12, 2024—is a humorously insightful, beautifully-performed new play that offers an unreliably revisionist examination of supposed events following Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.

TRUE WEST is the single greatest piece of live theater I have ever seen. Photo by Tim Fuller.

Extended applause followed the final number.

Texas duo Hovvdy has released their anticipated self-titled double album, Hovvdy, via Arts & Crafts. Hovvdy’s fifth album is a statement piece that finds the band at the height of their powers, broadening the scope of their songwriting and adding new wrinkles to their sound, creating something wholly unique and exhilarating, as evidenced by the album’s diverse singles. Listen to the album here!

Overall, this is a well-paced, charming show with both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments, and a whole lot of love for the Carpenters.

On June 5-6, & 8, choreographer Nichele Woods premieres The Woods Dance Project's inaugural evening production, REDUCER, presented by Repertory Dance Theatre's Link Series.

I loved this crazy roller coaster ride of storytelling delivered with a patchwork of musical genres.

Duluth Playhouse Underground will present the annual What She Said Festival in 2024, featuring six original plays written and directed by women. Due to popular demand, an extra show has been added on May 12th.

What did our critic think of COLORS BY DANIEL TEMKIN at Church Of The Intersession?

Alternative rock group The Early November has shared “The Fool”, the second single from their forthcoming Self-Titled album. In tarot, The Fool symbolizes the embrace of new beginnings and the willingness to take risks. However the band’s latest single speaks to getting so caught up in the way things are that you almost miss those moments. Listen to the song here!

The Quintin Harris Trio recently graced Birdland again. A classy set of standards was delivered. Check out our review and consider checking out their next appearance tomorrow Saturday April 13th at 5:30.

An enjoyable evening of light entertainment.