Ravinia announces a mix of artist debuts and festival favorites. In addition to the permanent screens flanking the pavilion stage, the festival will also install a temporary large screen on the north lawn for all pavilion performances from June 25 through July 1, in addition to the first live videocast ever from inside the Martin Theatre for the June 26 performance by Zukerman ChamberPlayers.
Celebrate Brooklyn! previously announced its lineup for this year, which begins today, June 5 with a free concert by reggae icon Jimmy Cliff.
Australian jazz singer Josh Kyle releases his debut album, Possibilities, at home today, May 19, 2012 and goes on tour to promote the release, 11 May to 21 June.
Celebrate Brooklyn! today announced its lineup for this year, which begins June 5 with a free concert by reggae icon Jimmy Cliff.
Australian jazz singer Josh Kyle releases his debut album, Possibilities, at home on May 19, 2012 and goes on tour to promote the release, 11 May to 21 June.
Omaha Performing Arts recently announced its 2012/2013 Season, which includes Blockbuster Broadway hits, critically acclaimed dance companies, family-friendly entertainment, comedians and world-class musicians. With five great series - Broadway, Dance, Family, Jazz and Showcase (formerly Popular) - as well as a broad selection of Season Extras, Omaha Performing Arts offers a variety of world-renowned artists and ensembles with more than 100 performance dates.
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock will kick-off the first annual International Jazz Day with a full day of events including live performances, Master Classes, and discussions featuring Marcus Miller, Barbara Hendricks, Hugh Masekela, Dee Dee Bridgewater, plus much more. Please visit http://unesco.org for complete details.
After raising L.A.'s cultural pulse with new productions attracting critical acclaim, The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center had unveiled its vision for the future and announced its 5th Anniversary Season beginning on September 1, 2012 with the Brazilian jazz singer Luciana Souza. Highlights of the expanded season include world premieres from today's most relevant companies and artists in dance, theater, and music from around the world; artistic partnerships with London's Menier Chocolate Factory, the Los Angeles Opera, and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre; the 4th Annual Westside Jazz Experience featuring stars such as Pat Metheny, Rickie Lee Jones, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds; a return of family programs including a hit from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; and artists direct from Brazil, Cuba, Europe, and across the U.S.
Finalist nominees for the 16th annual Jazz Awards presented by the Jazz Journalists Association have been announced at www.JJAJazzAwards.org. The nominations demonstrate the rich diversity of music that may have been overlooked by mainstream media and other music industry-generated Awards programs.
The Howard Theatre, the historic arts landmark that launched the careers of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye and The Supremes, announces their grand re-opening after a $29 million renovation and a 32-year hiatus. The Howard Theatre will re-open the week of April 9 with an opening lineup that includes Wale, Wanda Sykes, The Roots, Robert Randolph, Taj Mahal, Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), Meshell Ndegeocello, Bad Brains, Chuck Brown, Chuck Berry, Esperanza Spalding and a weekly Sunday Brunch featuring the Harlem Gospel Choir. The full schedule is available at www.thehowardtheatre.com.
Today's talk shows will feature appearances from GLEE's Jane Lynch, along with her co-star Cory Monteith, Maroon 5 frontman and 'The Voice' coach Adam Levine, funnyman Ricky Gervais and more. Set your DVRs for interviews with the following guests.
NBC has announced the upcoming schedule of guests on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO for April 6 - April 13.
Tickets go on sale today for the 55th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 21-23 at the Monterey Fairgrounds. Arena Package Tickets are on sale now at montereyjazzfestival.org or by calling 888.248.6499.
The Monterey Jazz Festival, a leader in jazz education since its inception in 1958, is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Next Generation Jazz Festival, featuring the nation's most talented middle school, high school, conglomerate school, and college jazz musicians and vocalists.
Debra Messing will be among the upcoming guests on CBS's LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN. The show airs Monday - Fridays at 11:35 PM-12:37 AM on the CBS network.
First Lady Michelle Obama sat down with David Letterman during her first interview on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, last night, March 19.
First Lady Michelle Obama will make her first visit to the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Monday, March 19 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Debra Messing will be among the upcoming guests on CBS's LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN. The show airs Monday - Fridays at 11:35 PM-12:37 AM on the CBS network.
First Lady Michelle Obama will make her first visit to the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Monday, March 19 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Ravinia Festival President and CEO Welz Kauffman announced the festival's 2012 season, which offers more than 100 separate events exemplifying most musical genres, including the 77th residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The summer boasts a variety of music's legends from Philip Glass to James Taylor, along with 43 debuts, including Glee and Wicked star Idina Menzel, reggae master Jimmy Cliff, classic rocker Santana, Grammy-and-Oscar sensation Esperanza Spalding, and Musical America's "conductor of the year" Jaap van Zweden. Ravinia Music Director James Conlon celebrates the 35th anniversary of his own festival debut as his contract is extended through 2014.
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