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Throughout the upcoming 2018-2019 season, the Carnegie Hall Citywide concert series will bring more than thirty free performances by top classical, jazz, world, and popular music artists to seventeen different venues across New York City. Presented in partnership with local community organizations, Carnegie Hall Citywide showcases outstanding mainstage artists and rising stars across a wide variety of genres, tapping into the pulse of the city and bringing people together to share in the joy of music. Formerly known as Carnegie Hall's Neighborhood Concerts, the newly-named series builds on Carnegie Hall's tradition of bringing free performances to New York City neighborhoods for more than forty years.

On Friday, June 29, Flushing Town Hall's Queens Jazz Orchestra returns to the stage for a special 10th anniversary show in honor of National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Dr. Jimmy Heath. Since 2008, the Queens Jazz Orchestra has performed for thousands of jazz lovers under the direction of Dr. Heath.

Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz closes its 46thseason with a tribute to lauded jazz guitarist Russell Malone. A mainstay on the Manhattan music scene since the 1980s, as well as a regular at international festivals and concert halls, Russell has attracted critical and fan recognition for his work as an accomplished leader and in-demand sideman. 

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the winners of the 45th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The gala was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Southern California.

Producer Rick Murray will present the 2018 Cabaret Series in Provincetown, MA this summer at The Crown & Anchor's Paramount Theatre, Cabaret Room, and Town Hall Auditorium.  Tickets are now on sale for the Series, in which an impressive list of award-winning stars will be performing live in full concerts.  Following up on last summer's smash hit season, the 2018 Cabaret Series will include the talents of comedian Paula Poundstone as well as Broadway stars Lucie Arnaz (They're Playing Our Song, Pippin), Telly Leung (Aladdin, Allegiance), Anthony Rapp (Rent, If/Then), Linda Eder (Jekyll and Hyde), and Emmy Award winners Leslie Jordan (Will and Grace) and Bruce Vilanch.

The Highlights In Jazz 46th Season continues Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 8 P.M., when The Millennials Meet The Masters.

On February 16, Craft Recordings will release a deluxe edition of one of the most iconic and enduring records in jazz.

Below, check out exclusive photos of the cast of CATS as they record their track, 'Joy to the World.'

Showcasing world-class jazz and classical music, IN/TERSECT is a rare opportunity to experience some of the most sophisticated music being created today. The two-day music festival is produced with Chamber Music America and curated by Patrick Zimmerli.

Stream all 13 Episodes from Season 1 of DINO DANA on Amazon Prime Video in the US and UK on May 26th! Dino Dana is a follow-up to the 2015 Emmy award-winning series Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures, Dino Dana is a preschool program that takes viewers on a whole new level of dinosaur encounters.

Stream all 13 Episodes from Season 1 of DINO DANA on Amazon Prime Video in the US and UK on May 26th! Dino Dana is a follow-up to the 2015 Emmy award-winning series Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures, Dino Dana is a preschool program that takes viewers on a whole new level of dinosaur encounters.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its lineup of nightly performances, May 10-21, 2017. Scroll down for details!

Amazon today announced its brand-new Amazon Original Kids Series, DINO DANA, is scheduled to premiere on Friday, May 26 on Prime Video in the US and UK.

Amazon has shared a list of new titles coming to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video and Amazon Channels in May.

NYC actor/producer/musician Christopher Bayon is proud to announce the world premiere of his new Off-Broadway musical, FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH. Under the musical direction of award-winning New York big band leader/composer, Seth Weaver, FWIW presents a unique portrayal of a love story told entirely through music and dance. Inspired by STOMP, the story pits jazz versus classical musicians in a musical battleground. When the jazz Trumpet player (Bayon) falls for the classical Violinist (Xiaoqing Zhang), will love be "instrumental" in bridging the two genres?

Amazon today announced that the fourth season of its Emmy-nominated, Gold Parents' Choice Award-winning original kids series, ANNEDROIDS, is scheduled to debut March 3 on Prime Video in the US and UK.

March brings four highly-anticipated Amazon Original Series and two critically-acclaimed Amazon Original Movie for Prime members to stream or download at no additional cost to their membership:

Amazon today announced that the fourth season of its Emmy-nominated, Gold Parents' Choice Award-winning original kids series, ANNEDROIDS, is scheduled to debut March 3 on Prime Video in the US and UK.

The holiday season is not complete without the perfect music to accompany it. 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure' is the latest compilation album that embodies the spirit of the season like nothing else can. A project born completely out of love, 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure' pairs the casts from famous Broadway musicals with songs that are both classic and new. The result is pure gold that will make you reach for the 'repeat' button over and over again.