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The 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Pre-Telecast Ceremony will take place at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, from 1 - 3:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live internationally at GRAMMY.com/live and CBS.com.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center is set to feature Pinkalicious, Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking, and Jim Brickman - The Love Tour February 2, 14, and 15.

The nominees for THE 45TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS were announced today during a live press conference at the TV One presentation to the Television Critics Association during its Winter 2014 Press Tour in Pasadena, CA. David Oyelowo ('Lee Daniels' 'The Butler'), Joe Morton (ABC's 'Scandal'), Keke Palmer (VH1's 'CrazySexyCool'), Bresha Webb (TV One's 'Love That Girl') and Gina Torres (USA's 'Suits') announced the categories and nominees with NAACP Image Awards Committee Chairman, Leonard James and President and CEO of TV One, Alfred Liggins.

New York Wine Festivals has announced their 5th Annual NYC Winter Wine Festival at the Best Buy Theater on Saturday, February 8, 2014. The Times Square tasting event will feature 250+ wines selected by the experts at Vintry Fine Wines, light accompaniments of pasta, artisan breads, cheeses and hors d'oeuvres, plus sampling tables from area artisan food companies. Attendees will enjoy live contemporary jazz performances during each tasting session by 2013 Smooth Jazz Keyboardist of the Year Brian Simpson and his band, and will also get to take home a luxe wine glass after the tasting.

Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch return to Bemelmans at The Carlyle Hotel this month with their evening of swinging standards. The two performers, who have performed extensively on their own, gained national exposure together as the host and musical director of the wildly popular open mic, Cast Party, which celebrates talent every Monday at Birdland in NYC, and tours nationally. During their November run at Bemelmans, the duo received critical acclaim, and made news when rock legend Bono joined them in an impromptu performance. Check out more photos from their concert below!

Jim Brickman brings the spirit of the season to life once again with The Magic of Christmas. A beloved tradition for 17 years, Brickman, along with special guest performers, delivers the perfect blend of music and entertainment, making lasting memories for the whole family. Emotion, intimacy, warmth, and humor come together for the ideal winter's night celebration, featuring holiday favorites and songs from his latest CD, The Magic of Christmas, along with the hits that made Jim the best-selling pianist of our time.

Eight-time GRAMMY nominee Dave Koz always celebrates the holidays in a big way, entertaining thousands of his closest friends in a jaunt that takes him from coast to coast. In what has become an annual holiday PlayhouseSquare visit, Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2013 performs December 6 at 7:30 pm in the Palace Theatre.

Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch return to Bemelmans at The Carlyle Hotel this month with their evening of swinging standards. The two performers, who have performed extensively on their own, gained national exposure together as the host and musical director of the wildly popular open mic, Cast Party, which celebrates talent every Monday at Birdland in NYC, and tours nationally. During their November run at Bemelmans, the duo received critical acclaim, and made news when rock legend Bono joined them in an impromptu performance. Check out photos from their concert below!

It's lights, camera, soul in the great city of Las Vegas as some of music's biggest hit makers grace the stage on this year's SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013.

It's lights, camera, soul in the great city of Las Vegas as some of music's biggest hit makers grace the stage on this year's SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013.

Jim Brickman brings the spirit of the season to life once again with The Magic of Christmas. A beloved tradition for 17 years, Brickman, along with special guest performers, delivers the perfect blend of music and entertainment, making lasting memories for the whole family. Emotion, intimacy, warmth, and humor come together for the ideal winter's night celebration, featuring holiday favorites and songs from his latest CD, The Magic of Christmas, along with the hits that made Brickman the best-selling pianist of our time.

Jim Caruso'S CAST PARTY will return to the West Coast for two nights, tonight and Saturday, November 22 and 23, 2013 at 7:30pm. The 'extreme open mic' will take place at Spaghettini (3005 Old Ranch Parkway, Seal Beach, CA).

As the holidays draw near, The Granada Theatre is gearing up for a festive season with three back-to-back performances in December, through their Granada Theatre Concert Series and Upstairs at the "G." Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Phillip Claypool, and Dave Koz & Friends.

St. Armands Art Festival returns with two full days of art, live music, and a free giveaway in honor of its 25th anniversary. This signature, nationally ranked juried outdoor art affair is scheduled for November 9 - 10, 2013. Festival promoter Howard Alan Events has produced this popular show for the past 25 years drawing the finest talent in the country and attracting locals and tourists alike who look forward to the vast array of original artwork on display and for sale. A portion of the proceeds benefits the St. Armands Circle Association. Admission is free and open to the public. 'We are thrilled to reach this milestone,' says festival promoter Howard Alan. 'We have been bringing the best and brightest artists to St. Armands for the past 25 years, making sure the show offers a wide range of unique handmade artwork; I believe that is the key to our success and the show's longevity.' An Art Giveaway will give festival patrons an opportunity to win original artwork by participating artist Murf. The prize, a 32' x 36' framed, hand embellished Giclée of 'When the Moon Was High,' valued at $900, will be on display at his booth throughout the weekend where registration will also take place. Murf's multi-dimensional mixed media pieces are popular in the U.S. and abroad. His designs have been added to the collections of famous jazz musicians and other public figures, including David Sanborn, Richard Elliot, Kenny Rankin, Dave Koz and President Clinton. Murf's work can also be seen in prominent galleries and exhibitions across the country. Additional information and images of his work can be found on his website, www.artofmurf.com. The winning ticket will be drawn at 4:00 pm on Sunday. No purchase is necessary to participate in this giveaway. CircuSoul Yoga Studio will be on site, located at the center of the park, presenting the art of yoga. They will be doing demonstrations on their aerial yoga rig, as well as hosting yoga and meditation sessions throughout the day. Information about the Yoga Studio can be found on their website, www.circusoul.com. The festival features more than 200 of the nation's leading artists as well as top local and regional talent with their finest work. The artistic media represented include paintings, life size sculpture, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage, mixed media and ceramics with prices ranging from $25 hand-designed earrings to $30,000 metal sculptures. The artists will line St. Armands Circle as well as South Boulevard of the Presidents with their professional display booths, transforming this popular shopping and dining destination into a first-class outdoor art gallery. The artists, juried by an independent panel of expert judges and hand-selected from hundreds of applicants based on quality and diversity, will be present for the duration of the festival, available to discuss their art and inspiration. The event appeals to families, art enthusiasts and buyers looking to add to their collections. Howard Alan Events produces two highly popular first-rate art festivals at St. Armands Circle each year in November and January. These shows are consistently ranked among the top 100 fine art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist, the nation's leading publication for art and craft shows. Festival At - A - Glance: · Juried outdoor art showcase · Ranked among top 100 fine art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine · Original Art - Handmade in America · 200 artists from 30 different states · Prices set to suit all budgets - ranging from as little as $25 to $30,000 · Artists hand-selected by independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants · All artists on site for duration of festival · Vast array of artistic media including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, handmade jewelry, collage, mixed media · Live Music · Free Art Giveaway

It's holiday time at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts and the roster of entertainment options is as culturally diverse and varied as the people the Center serves. As an integral part of Sonoma County's community and a premiere performing arts venue in the Bay Area, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts (50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa) features a wide range of holiday choices for everyone. At holiday time, tradition is frequently the theme. This year the Center presents seasonal favorites as well as introducing several new holiday events. Tickets and information for all Center shows are available through Wells Fargo Center for the Arts online at wellsfargocenterarts.org, by calling 707-546-3600, or in person at the ticket office at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa (open daily, noon to 6pm).

Now celebrating its 16th anniversary, this year's Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour will feature renowned singer Oleta Adams, who first came to prominence when Tears for Fears asked her to appear on their The Seeds of Love album and who has released eight acclaimed CDs of her own; Jonathan Butler, who was the first black artist played on white stations in his native South Africa and has since earned accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz, and gospel fields; and Japanese-born pianist/composer/producer Keiko Matsui, who has shared the stage with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Miles Davis.

The Daniel Pearl Foundation (www.danielpearl.org) today announced that the 12th Annual World Music Days was celebrated at 867 events in 29 countries.

Eight-time GRAMMY nominee Dave Koz is now back in the States, where he's sitting in with the band on 'The Arsenio Hall Show' tonight, October 15.

Eight-time GRAMMY nominee Dave Koz always celebrates the holidays in a big way, entertaining thousands of his closest friends in a jaunt that takes him from coast to coast. In what has become an annual holiday PlayhouseSquare visit, Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2013 performs December 6 at 7:30 pm in the Palace Theatre.

Billboard.com reports that Jennifer Hudson, Tamar Braxton and Smokey Robinson will be among the performers of the 2013 Soul Train Awards.