D. Davis News

Award-winning Artist/Poet Annie Ruth and the Cincinnati Arts Association are proud to present Dada Rafiki: A Celebration of Sisterhood, an empowering, inspirational cultural gathering celebrating remarkable women in the community by honoring their spirit and the legacy of their service and accomplishments.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces a change in the casting of the LookOut Series Concert Reading of Standup Shakespeare. This event, which is a benefit concert reading for the theatre, will still feature the extraordinary talent of Steppenwolf co-founder Jeff Perry and Broadway legend Alice Ripley. Joining them will be Grammy and Clio Award-winning Opera singer Thomas Young, who was in the original Off-Broadway production directed by Mike Nichols and is featured on the Standup Shakespeare cabaret review album recorded in 1995.

'Smoke from campfires, incense, tobacco and fried foods, along with farm-filtered air set us up for a series of performers that brought voices, songs and what someone once referred to as 'high profile' musicianship.'

NEW YORK, April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ Skyhorse Publishing is proud to announce a new partnership with North American Mensa and Mensa Canada. Skyhorse, one of the world's fastest growing book publishers, will be the official puzzle and game book publisher for American Mensa for the next four years. Twelve new game and puzzle books will be announced for 2017 and 2018.

Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra is delighted to team up with the University of Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra in this special presentation of Gustav Mahler's magnificent Symphony No. 1 in D major.

Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra is delighted to team up with the University of Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra in this special presentation of Gustav Mahler's magnificent Symphony No. 1 in D major.

Audiences of all ages will love Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of GARFIELD: The Musical With Cattitude.

Kean University is celebrating Black History Month and the tremendous contributions people of African descent have made to this nation and the world.

Audiences of all ages will love Walnut Street Theatre for Kids' production of GARFIELD: The Musical With Cattitude.

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ In case you've missed it

Although the Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre has performed in NYC before, the company's appearance from August 4th to 6th 2016 as the second half of the American Dance Festival's first season in the Big Apple included the New York debut of Herrera's Carne Viva. The work was commissioned by ADF.

Jazz greats will be honoring jazz legends during Segerstrom Center's Jazz Weekend taking place October 7 - 9, 2016.

American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announce the submission period for the 2017 National Blue Ink Playwriting Award. Playwrights are invited to submit one (1) manuscript for consideration. The winner will have the opportunity to further develop their script with American Blues Theatre. The submission period runs July 1 - August 31, 2016. Submissions are accepted via email at BlueInk@AmericanBluesTheater.com.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming nightly performances from November 25-December 6, 2015. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended. General Order No. 3 stated, "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Finalists have been announced for 'Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2014,' an exhibition showcasing the talent, creativity and diversity of Pennsylvania's established and emerging artists.

According to Variety, Kristin Davis has just signed on to star in the upcoming stage adaptation of FATAL ATTRACTION, opposite the previously announced Natascha McElhone. FATAL ATTRACTION begins previews on 8 March with press night on 25 March and is booking for a fifteen week limited run to 21 June 2014. Trevor Nunn directs. Fatal Attraction is produced by Theatre Royal Haymarket Productions, Robert Fox and Patrick Ryecart.

Big Noise Theatre Company, celebrating its 14th season of top-notch, live entertainment at the Prairie Lakes Theatre, is thrilled to announce the full line up of productions for 2013-14. Additionally, Big Noise welcomes back Stacey Flaster to direct the musical RAGTIME, which will be the company's final offering in the Spring.

ShowBiz411.com reports that Lee Daniels (The Butler) is being considered to direct an upcoming Sammy Davis Jr. film for HBO. Tommy Davidson (In Living Color) was also recently rumored to be circling the role of Davis, although nothing has been confirmed.

ForeWord Reviews Book of Year Awards recognizes the biography of famous first cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley.