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Join 'Contemporary Conversations' in a powerful partnership between the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum and 'A Hero of a Thousand Faces' collaborating to bring invited guests to speak about their experiences, trials and triumphs.

Join 'Contemporary Conversations' in a powerful partnership between the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum and 'A Hero of a Thousand Faces' collaborating to bring invited guests to speak during the month of February about their experiences, trials and triumphs as we celebrate Black History Month.

Parallel creative paths and a singular chance meeting of Tammy Rogers and Thomm Jutz are the origins of the duo’s forthcoming album, Surely Will Be Singing. Today, bluegrass and Americana fans are treated to the album’s final single, “Long Gone”. Listen to the new single now! Plus, pre-order and pre-save the new album.

Blisteringly poetic: Inspired by the Greek myth about a young woman offered as a human sacrifice, Gary Owen's IPHIGENIA IN SPLOTT is a fireball of a monologue with lines that can be wickedly funny even as they drive home the high price people pay for society's shortcomings.

Authored by five writers of diverse voices, styles and skillsets, tying the eclectic tales together is a uniform fascination with the meaning of existence, notably the randomness and revelations inherent in human interaction.

December 10-18, Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP) presents The Promise of Light, a light-hearted meditation that draws from the vast wealth of music and poetry about winter, the solstice, the holidays, and most importantly, why we celebrate at the darkest time of the year. 

The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh has announced its 2021–'22 season. At 114 years in operation, MCP is the city's most celebrated chorus. Composed of approximately 120 singers, it is led by Robert Page Music Director Matthew Mehaffey.

The Valley Relics Museum of Van Nuys, California, has acquired a collection of 3,000 advertising characters once housed in the galleries of the Museum of Modern Mythology in San Francisco, founder Tommy Gelinas announced today.

The 10-track album pulls inspiration from Joseph Campbell’s, “The Hero with a Thousand Faces,” using that seminal study of the archetypal hero as a lens for exploring the human condition in chaotic times.

Norman Rockwell Museum has announced a new summer exhibition, Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration. This special exhibition includes more than 100 works of original art created by more than 50 artists whose work spans over five centuries and have never before been exhibited together.

Filmed at the iconic New York City venue, The Bitter End, and directed by filmmaker Louise Lau of Offstage Tunes.

Reaching into its archival treasure trove of rarely seen recordings of past events, The American Dance Guild continues their virtual offering 10 Years Over 10 Weeks, a rich collection of video performances of honorees and guest artists over the last ten years of ADG Performance Festivals.

Contestant Haile Ferrier shares more about her charity, a fond memory of her last show before quarantine, and how moving it was to see The Lion King on Broadway!

Teatro Paraguas will host a poetry reading with noted Santa Fe poets Jane Lipman and Jeff Hood on Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 p.m.  The reading will be live on ZOOM, and the link may be found on the Teatro Paraguas website, teatroparaguas.org

When the world went into quarantine, the Museum of Pop Culture went virtual with movie watchalongs, book clubs, and more. This month, virtual programming continues as staff prepare for reopening in Washington state's phase 3.

There are enough fresh touches in this staging of an iconic musical to keep you from getting bored, but enough familiarity to keep you forever on the verge of singing along.

Told through live music and upbeat rhythms, a?oeCuentos: Tales from the Latino World with David Gonzaleza?? offers genuine entertainment and an educational introduction to the marvelous literature, folklore and rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. This family theater performance a?" best suited for ages 6 and older a?" is the work of David Gonzalez, a critically acclaimed master storyteller, musician and poet. The show at the Lakewood Cultural Center on Feb. 22 features memorable characters, fantastic plots and positive messages for the whole family. Tickets start at $7 and are available at 303-987-7845, Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and West Alameda Avenue).

Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) reveals the first exhibition of its kind, Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration. The show includes 100+ works of art created by more than 50 artists whose work spans over five centuries, and have never before been exhibited together.

Long Beach Opera presents a new production of Purcell's King Arthur --- a collaboration with Chicano provocateurs CULTURE CLASH and the authentic sounds of LA 's premiere Baroque orchestra MUSICA ANGELICA -- in January 2020 for only three performances at Long Beach's Beverly O'Neill Theatre.  Performances are Sunday January 12, Saturday January 18 and Sunday, January 19.   

Long Beach Opera presents a new production of Purcell's King Arthur --- a collaboration with Chicano provocateurs CULTURE CLASH and the authentic sounds of LA 's premiere Baroque orchestra MUSICA ANGELICA -- in January 2020 for only three performances at Long Beach's Beverly O'Neill Theatre. Performances are Sunday January 12, Saturday January 18 and Sunday, January 19.