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Get into the holiday spirit with The Big Brooklyn Holiday Toy Drive taking place from November 14 through December 15, with a special event at Verboten on December 11.

Verboten CMJ Music Marathon has announced its 2014 lineup.

Verboten CMJ Music Marathon has announced its 2014 lineup.

Renowned for their sublime, lyrical take on dance music, DC / Berlin based duo Benoit & Sergio return to Brooklyn for a special live performance for their debut at Verboten nightclub to celebrate Independence Day today, July 4th.

July 3 Bespoke: Matthew Dekay / Bedouin / Scarlett Ettienne / John Dill Following Matthew Dekay's first official release on One Star Recordings in 2001, his tracks began receiving support from the likes of Danny Howells, Sasha and Deep Dish. He uses his training in classical music as well as his strong fixation for synthesizers to ensure his music stands out.

Renowned for their sublime, lyrical take on dance music, DC / Berlin based duo Benoit & Sergio return to Brooklyn for a special live performance for their debut at Verboten nightclub to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 4th.

Grand Performances announces its 28th annual season with a line-up full of fan favorites, new musical obsessions, and events at the gorgeous California Plaza under the spectacular Downtown Los Angeles skyline. Starting Friday, June 13, 2014 and running through Saturday, September 13, 2014, the Grand Performances 2014 Summer Concert Series brings artists and audiences together for an array of music, dance, film, and spoken word featuring performers from around the globe and the streets of Los Angeles. Every show is free; no advanced reservations are required. Grand Performances at California Plaza is located at 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213-687-2159). For a complete overview of Grand Performances' upcoming season, hailed as the "best free outdoor summer concert series" by Los Angeles Magazine, please see the schedule here http://www.grandperformances.org/calendar/2014-season-overview.

After opening to critical acclaim, Verboten continues to elevate Brooklyn's underground art and music scene with a variety of culture programming, including the launch of 'Art is Verboten' By Mike Dreeland, Wasabassco at Verboten: Danger!, Music Unites: Youth Music Education, and PopGun presents Adult. Check out some upcoming events in April and May below!

Atlantic Records has announced its signing of international pop sensation Inna. The Romanian-born superstar's electrifying label debut single, 'Cola Song,' will be available on the iTunes Store beginning Tuesday, April 15th.

Brooklyn-based nightlife entrepreneurs Verboten [German for 'forbidden'] have been shaping the NYC clubbing landscape and beyond for over 12 years and are now set to open the doors at their purpose-built venue for nightlife, music and arts in the heart of Williamsburg.

Brooklyn-based nightlife entrepreneurs Verboten [German for 'forbidden'] have been shaping the NYC clubbing landscape and beyond for over 12 years and are now set to open the doors at their purpose-built venue for nightlife, music and arts in the heart of Williamsburg.

Verboten, recognized leaders of New York's underground revival, is excited to release more details on its inaugural StageONE summer music event series and one of New York's most highly anticipated July 4 parties: Never Say Never with Sasha, Guy Gerber, Maya Jane Coles, Davide Squillace and Bill Patrick on the beautiful Williamsburg, Brooklyn waterfront. Taking place all summer long, StageONE features an outdoor stage in an unparalleled East River location with world-class DJs, cutting-edge production, artisanal food vendors, outdoor games and much more, making it the place to be for any music lover looking for the ultimate dance party -- and then some -- this Fourth of July.

Verboten, recognized leaders of New York's underground revival, has released more details on its inaugural StageONE summer music event series and one of New York's most highly anticipated July 4 parties: Never Say Never with Sasha, Guy Gerber, Maya Jane Coles, Davide Squillace and Bill Patrick on the beautiful Williamsburg, Brooklyn waterfront.

Verboten, recognized leaders of New York's underground revival, is excited to release more details on its inaugural StageONE summer music event series and one of New York's most highly anticipated July 4 parties: Never Say Never with Sasha, Guy Gerber, Maya Jane Coles, Davide Squillace and Bill Patrick on the beautiful Williamsburg, Brooklyn waterfront.

Verboten announces StageONE, a new summer music event series taking place outdoors on the Williamsburg, Brooklyn waterfront. The series will kick off its inaugural event on the July 4 holiday with Sasha's highly acclaimed Never Say Never party imported straight from Ibiza. Verboten, recognized leaders of the New York electronic underground, are bringing together all the best elements of a festival to StageONE. The outdoor stage will feature global DJ talent and cutting-edge production, along with artisanal foods, and entertainment to the shores of the East River all summer long.

The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented last night, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Check out photos from inside the ceremony below!

The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented last night, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Scroll below for photos of the arrivals, featuring hosts Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza, the honorees and more!

The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented last night, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Scroll below for photos of hosts Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza and the honorees!

The LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented on Monday, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.

Television and stage star Jane Kaczmarek and Culture Clash co-founder/actor/writer Herbert Siguenza will host the 2012 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards Ceremony tonight, November 12, at the historic Los Angeles Theatre in downtown LA. The curtain will rise at 7:30pm.