Felix Mendelssohn News

In the company's only East Coast engagement in 2010, Trey McIntyre Project will perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival August 4-8.

In the company's only East Coast engagement in 2010, Trey McIntyre Project will perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival August 4-8.

La Jolla Playhouse presents its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, playing in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre through August 22, 2010 (press opening: July 27 at 7:00 pm).

La Jolla Playhouse presents its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, playing in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre through August 22, 2010 (press opening: July 27 at 7:00 pm).

La Jolla Playhouse presents its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, playing in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre July 20 - August 22, 2010 (press opening: July 27 at 7:00 pm).

La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast for its upcoming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, playing in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre July 20 - August 22, 2010 (press opening: July 27 at 7:00 pm).

A reading of the Met Theatre production of 'Richard and Felix: Twilight in Venice' will be presented one-night-only at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre, Sunday, June 13 at 7 p.m. 'Richard and Felix: Twilight in Venice,' by Cornelius Schnauber is directed by L. Flint Esquerra.

Jacob's Pillow announces its 2010 full season calendar, including more than 200 free performances, talks, photography exhibits, tours, and events. Free event highlights include the Blake's Barn exhibit Lois Greenfield: Imagined Moments, featuring Greenfield's signature dance photography, and 'Let's Dance!' a new community event on July 4 with free dance classes and workshops for teens and adults. PillowTalks, held Thursdays at 5pm and Saturdays at 4pm, include Virginia Johnson, recently named Artistic Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem (June 24), choreographer/director Bill T. Jones (July 22), and the return of Pulitzer Prize winner Jules Feiffer (July 31). Inside/Out performance highlights include the all-female hip-hop group Decadancetheatre (July 7), the dancers of The School at Jacob's Pillow's first ever Tap Program (July 10), alumnus of The School at Jacob's Pillow and Artistic Director of his own ensemble, Avi Scher (July 23), and ¡Flamenco Revolución! (August 27).

Milwaukee Children's Choir (MCC) invites the public to join us for 'Sing, Dance, Celebrate!' This season finale features contagious music that will keep you humming and tapping your toes for days to come.

Milwaukee Children's Choir (MCC) will host 'Sing, Dance, Celebrate!' This season finale features contagious music that will keep audiences humming and tapping their toes for days to come.

A reading of the Met Theatre production of 'Richard and Felix: Twilight in Venice' will be presented one-night-only at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre, Sunday, June 13 at 7 p.m. 'Richard and Felix: Twilight in Venice,' by Cornelius Schnauber is directed by L. Flint Esquerra.

Milwaukee Children's Choir (MCC) invites the public to join us for 'Sing, Dance, Celebrate!' This season finale features contagious music that will keep you humming and tapping your toes for days to come.

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Opera present a Concert Version of 'Elijah' by Felix Mendelssohn from April 30th to May 2nd. 'Elijah' by Mendelssohn is a dramatic story of the prophet Elijah as he summons the people to righteousness, performs miracles, and struggles against idol-worshipping. He confronts the wicked queen Jezebel. It ends as Elijah rises to heaven in a fiery chariot.

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Opera present a Concert Version of 'Elijah' by Felix Mendelssohn from April 30th to May 2nd. 'Elijah' by Mendelssohn is a dramatic story of the prophet Elijah as he summons the people to righteousness, performs miracles, and struggles against idol-worshipping. He confronts the wicked queen Jezebel. It ends as Elijah rises to heaven in a fiery chariot.

The resulting production that comes from Vasterling's unerringly skillful choreography and his clearly developed vision for the piece - exquisitely expressed through Baird's costume and scenic design, Scott Leathers' stunningly evocative lighting design and the beautiful music of Felix Mendelssohn performed by members of the Nashville Symphony under the baton of Nashville Ballet music director Paul Gambill - is a rousing and fitting conclusion to the company's 24th season, clearly paving the way to a stellar silver anniversary season that will open next fall with a full production of Swan Lake.

The Jewish Museum will be featuring two new exhibitions beginning in May. Sout African Photographs and South African Projections will be featured through September 19. The Jewish Museum is dedicated to the enjoyment, understanding, and preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of the Jewish people through its unparalleled collections, distinguished exhibitions, and related education programs. Using art and artifacts that embody the diversity of the Jewish experience from ancient to present times, throughout the world, the Museum strives to be a source of inspiration and shared human values for people of all religious and cultural backgrounds while serving as a special touchstone of identity for Jewish people.

McDaniel College is offering a diverse calendar of art, music and theatre events throughout April. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 410-857-2599.

Maine State Ballet will be performing A Midsummer Night's Dream, originally choreographed by George Balanchine in 1962, thru March 28. With incidental music by Felix Mendelssohn, the performance incorporates Shakespeare's classic story of fairies and magic with enchanting dancing appropriate for the whole family.

Beginning March 20th, Maine State Ballet will be performing A Midsummer Night's Dream, originally choreographed by George Balanchine in 1962. With incidental music by Felix Mendelssohn, the performance incorporates Shakespeare's classic story of fairies and magic with enchanting dancing appropriate for the whole family.

McDaniel College is offering a diverse calendar of art, music and theatre events throughout April. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 410-857-2599.