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Baritone Emmett O'Hanlon and Tenor Emmet Cahill bring their individual styles of performing to the stage together this December to celebrate the Christmas season.

Award-winning singer and PBS/WNET and NY affiliates Host for Andrea Bocelli 'Live From Central Park' and 'Il Volo Takes Flight' CRISTINA FONTANELLI brings her program of Italy's best-loved songs, arias, Neapolitan and Christmas classics during her 11th-Annual 'Christmas In Italy' show at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, December 6 at 3:00.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Giada Valenti with her new show, 'From Venice with Love'. Accompanied by her own 4-piece band, Giada will take her audience on a romantic journey performing her own renditions of American and Italian pop-hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s as well as recent contemporary songs.

On April 23, 2014 Italian rocker Zucchero played to a sold out show at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden. The show also included special guests Sting, Chris Botti, Sam Moore ( of Sam and Dave) Fher (of Mana), Elisa, Jovanotti, Fiorella Mannoia, Andrea Grimmelli and Irene Fornaciari.

Award-winning singer and PBS/WNET and NY affiliates Host for Andrea Bocelli 'Live From Central Park' and 'Il Volo Takes Flight' CRISTINA FONTANELLI brings her program of Italy's best-loved songs, arias, Neapolitan and Christmas classics during her 10th-Annual 'Christmas In Italy' concert at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center today, December 7 at 3:00 PM the culmination of the Year of Italian Culture in the United States which was designated by the Italian government.

Award-winning singer and PBS/WNET and NY affiliates Host for Andrea Bocelli “Live From Central Park” and “Il Volo Takes Flight” CRISTINA FONTANELLI brings her program of Italy's best-loved songs, arias, Neapolitan and Christmas classics during her 10th-Annual “Christmas In Italy” concert at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00 PM the culmination of the Year of Italian Culture in the United States which was designated by the Italian government. This year's concert will also honor several living WWII Italian-American veterans in memory of Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941. Acclaimed actor Tony Lo Bianco will read a special memorial poem in honor of the veterans and PBS-TV's Jim Masters will emcee. Called a “vocal genius” by the New York Sun, Ms. Fontanelli's show is a love letter to her Italian heritage and a tribute to her grandparents. “I decided to begin this annual Holiday tradition to preserve Italy's great classic and popular song heritage and to teach them and the values they represent to younger generations.” says Ms. Fontanelli. The BMCC Tribeca PAC is located at 199 Chambers St. (between Greenwich and West Streets) in New York City

Following sold-out performances at Feinstein's, singer CRISTINA FONTANELLI will make her Metropolitan Room debut on Friday, September 20 at 9pm, with her highly acclaimed show With A Song in My Heart. Hosted by PBS (WNET Thirteen/WLIW 21), NJTV, CPTV, ABC WTNH-TV & 'Close-Up TV' news personality, Jim Masters, Cristina will be accompanied by Dennis Buck on piano, Ray Kilday on bass & Ray Grappone on drums.

Two Columbus jazz legends will take their place on the Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame in an induction ceremony tonight, July 28, sponsored by the State Auto Insurance Companies. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6:45pm, and the program will begin at 7pm.

Two Columbus jazz legends will take their place on the Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame in an induction ceremony on Saturday, July 28, sponsored by the State Auto Insurance Companies. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6:45pm, and the program will begin at 7pm.

The Columbus Symphony today announced the winners of the 2012 Music Educator Awards, honoring individuals who make a difference in the community through a dedication to music education, and their efforts to promote a greater understanding of and appreciation for music education.

Newington is just about 118 miles from Times Square, the heart of Broadway! So, please join us on Saturday, March 12th, for "118 Miles Off Broadway" - an evening of classic showtunes, food & wine, raffle prizes and the area's best "grown-up" talent - all to benefit the Newington Children's Theatre Company, a non-profit organization. Featuring some of CT's best-known adult performers (and a few kids, too!), this fantastic event will be hosted by TV & Radio personality Jim Masters, of CPTV and WELI. We are also proud to announce our very special guests: Carolyn Kirsch, original cast member of Broadway's "A Chorus Line," and Michael Buckley, of "What the Buck?" and "Buck Hollywood."

Newington is just about 118 miles from Times Square, the heart of Broadway! So, please join us on Saturday, March 12th, for "118 Miles Off Broadway" - an evening of classic showtunes, food & wine, raffle prizes and the area's best "grown-up" talent - all to benefit the Newington Children's Theatre Company, a non-profit organization. Featuring some of CT's best-known adult performers (and a few kids, too!), this fantastic event will be hosted by TV & Radio personality Jim Masters, of CPTV and WELI. We are also proud to announce our very special guests: Carolyn Kirsch, original cast member of Broadway's "A Chorus Line," and Michael Buckley, of "What the Buck?" and "Buck Hollywood."