Les Davis News

MotorCity Casino Hotel Presents Herbie Hancock at Sound Board, 10/10

by Kelsey Denette — April 24, 2013

MotorCity Casino Hotel has announced Herbie Hancock at Sound Board on Thursday, October 10, at 8:00pm.

NFL Network Coverage of 'Draft Week' Kicks Off Today

by Caryn Robbins — April 22, 2013

NFL Network's 'Draft Week' coverage begins Monday, April 22 at 6:00 AM ET with NFL AM.

The Frank Russell Band Pays Tribute to Miles Davis, 4/27

by Kelsey Denette — April 8, 2013

Jazz it up this April with The Frank Russell Band and special guests as they salute jazz master impresario Miles Davis in concert: A Tribute to Miles Davis: The Electric Years, on Saturday, April 27th, 8:00pm at Mayne Stage, 1328 W.

STG Announces Upcoming Events: Red Baraat and More

by Kelsey Denette — April 2, 2013

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

54 Below Launches 'WBGO Jazz Series', 4/2-5/14

by Samantha Vega — March 26, 2013

The 54 Below WBGO Jazz Series will feature weekly Tuesday evening shows by jazz artists curated by the famed veteran Jazz programmer, Todd Barkan.

The Horton Foote Legacy Project Launches Inaugural Writer's Retreat With Annie Baker and David Lindsay-Abaire

by Kelsey Denette — March 18, 2013

Formed in 2012 by Tony Award-nominated actress, Hallie Foote, and her siblings, Daisy Foote, Walter Foote, and Horton Foote, Jr.

Author Charles R. Davis Reveals THE SURPASSING RIGHTEOUSNESS

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2013

According to author Charles R.

54 Below's WBGO Jazz Series Begins 4/2

by Kelsey Denette — March 15, 2013

The 54 Below WBGO Jazz Series will feature weekly Tuesday evening shows by jazz artists.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Celebrates National Jazz Appreciation Month in April

by Kelsey Denette — March 14, 2013

In collaboration with BNY Mellon, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will commemorate National Jazz Appreciation Month with Grammy Award winners, renowned musicians and iconic jazz masters this April 2013.

Director Anton Fuqua: Film Adaptation of FOX's 24 is 'Not Happening'

by Caryn Robbins — March 13, 2013

In an interview with Indiewire, director Antoine Fuqua reveals that the highly-anticipated big screen adaptation of FOX's popular series 24 will not be made.

Photo Coverage: Emily Skinner, Christine Andreas, & More in MUSICALS OF 1961

by Stephen Sorokoff — March 12, 2013

Two-time Tony Nominee Christine Andreas, Tony Nominee Emily Skinner, Drama Desk Nominees Kerry O'Malley and Jeffry Denman, and two-time Nightlife Award Winner Scott Coulter starred in The Broadway Musicals of 1961 at Town Hall last night, March 11th.

April is Jazz Month at the Staten Island Children's Museum

by Kelsey Denette — March 8, 2013

Jazz music inspired the works of many artists; come listen to some Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis or Louis Armstrong during Up4Art weekend walk in family art workshops all month long, and see how the music inspires you!

Trumpeter Chris Botti to Perform with the Columbus Symphony, 4/12

by Kelsey Denette — March 6, 2013

Conductor Albert-George Schram and the Columbus Symphony will present trumpeter Chris Botti, touring in support of his newest release, Impressions, winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album.

BWW Reviews: Hedda Lives! And She's More Dangerous Than Ever, in National Theatre of Norway's Modern Production

by Andrew White — March 5, 2013

The National Theatre of Norway's modern, pared-down 'Hedda Gabler' recently at the Kennedy Center, as part of the Nordic Cool festival, caught some local print critics off guard.

Christine Andreas, Emily Skinner & More Set for BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1961, 3/11

by Nicole Rosky — February 26, 2013

Two-time Tony Nominee Christine Andreas, Tony Nominee Emily Skinner, Drama Desk Nominees Kerry O'Malley and Jeffry Denman, and two-time Nightlife Award Winner Scott Coulter will star in The Broadway Musicals of 1961 at Town Hall on Monday, March 11th at 8 PM.