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The Western Wind vocal sextet will present Women of Notes - Women's Music, Women's Words on Saturday, March 25 at 8:00 PM in Church of St Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson Street in Manhattan.

Nominations were announced today for the 52ND ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®, honoring country music's superstars and hottest emerging talent. Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will return to host for the second consecutive year.

In a review for Circle of Time, the newest release by Debra Shiveley Welch, an award winning author, Readers' Favorite reviewer Lex Allen states, 'Five stars are not enough for Debra Shiveley Welch's Circle of Time. An accident in the Bermuda Triangle throws Bridget (Bridge) Littleton through time. She awakens in the home of the Lyttleton family, her own ancestors, in the year 1532 near Bristol, England. Thus begins a fascinating alternative history story of love, mystery, intrigue, life and death in the court of King Henry VIII. Ms. Shiveley Welch deftly interweaves a handful of themes, from the 'butterfly paradox effect' of time travel to the life and loves of Henry, Anne Boleyn and Bridge to present an addictive read of epic proportions. Not since Outlander by Diana Gabaldon have I read such an intoxicating story that grabbed me from page one and kept me reading almost without a break.

Trinity Church Wall Street's annual series of concerts in January has long been a highlight of the musical season. Entitled 'Time's Arrow' to allude to Trinity's signature juxtaposition of early and modern music, the 2017 festival (Jan 1-12) celebrates the 250th anniversary of the opening of St. Paul's Chapel, the oldest church building in Manhattan.

The Western Wind vocal sextet will present Holiday Light - Joyous Music for Chanukkah and Christmas today, December 17 at 8:00 PM in Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium, 417 East 61st Street in Manhattan.

The Western Wind vocal sextet will present Holiday Light - Joyous Music for Chanukkah and Christmas on Saturday, December 17 at 8:00 PM in Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium, 417 East 61st Street in Manhattan.

'Spirit Woman' by Debra Shiveley Welch chosen as Medalist Winner in the Relationships category of the 2015 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Book Synopsis 'Spirit Woman' builds off of the author's past and includes the true stories of three other women who suffered from domestic abuse. Wrapped into one, heart-rending story, 'Spirit Woman' tells the tale of Nickie Bahiti (buy-a-tie - ghost or spirit) Greene. Desperate for love, she grabs it when she can and finds herself in a living hell. As the story unfolds, we are witness to Nickie's bravery and the loyalty and courage of her friend Beau. Does she escape and does Beau manage to save her, or will she ride the wing of Wakinyan Zitka (Wah-keen-yahn-zheet-kah - The Thunderbird) to the edge of the universe where she would walk the five steps to the Spirit Path and into the Spirit World? About The Author Award winning author Debra Shiveley Welch was born in Columbus, Ohio and has lived in the Greater Columbus area all of her life. She now resides in Central Ohio with her husband Mark and son Christopher, also a published author. Debra is a multi-award winning author of eight books. 'Spirit Woman', 'Cedar Woman', 'Christopher Meets Buddy', 'A Very Special Child', 'Christopher Bullfrog Catcher', written by her son at eleven years of age, and scribed by Debra, who also wrote its introduction, 'Son of My Soul - The Adoption of Christopher', 'Jesus Gandhi Oma Mae Adams,' Debra's first novel, co-authored with Linda Lee Greene, 'Swinging Bridge', and 'Circle of Time'. All are available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. About The New Apple Book Awards The Annual New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing was established to honor the creative achievements of the unsung books fighting for their place within the digital publishing world. Any English language book published within the last three years, currently available for sale by an independent author or small press that met the Awards' guidelines was eligible for entry. One book was chosen in each category as the Medalist Winner receiving the highest honors. In addition, the judges were permitted to choose up to three Official Selections for category distinction. Contact Information 'Spirit Woman' is available in Paperback and eBook on Amazon. To find out more about the New Apple Book Awards, visit http://NewAppleBookAwards.com Spirit Woman Author: Debra Shiveley Welch Publishing House: Red Road Books (eBook) / Saga Books (Paperback) ISBN: 978-1-897512-76-0 Amazon: http://getBook.at/sWoman Author website: http://DebraSheveleyWelch.com Twitter: @DebraSWelch Debra S Welch is available for public appearances, signings, interviews and blog tours. Contact the author at DebraSWelch@aol.com New Apple Contact Information New Apple Literary Services newapple@newappleliterary.com http://www.newappleliterary.com

The Western Wind vocal sextet will present Flowing Light - New American Music for Voices on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 PM in Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium, 417 East 61st Street in Manhattan.

Tams-Witmark is pleased to announce an exciting new addition to their library of shows: LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER created by acclaimed vocalist/lyricist Stevie Holland with innovative musical arrangements by award-winning composer Gary William Friedman.

The Western Wind vocal sextet will present Holiday Light - Joyous Music of Chanukkah and Christmas tonight, December 19 at 8:00 PM in Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium, 417 East 61st Street in Manhattan.

The Western Wind vocal sextet will present Holiday Light - Joyous Music of Chanukkah and Christmas on Saturday, December 19 at 8:00 PM in Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium, 417 East 61st Street in Manhattan.

THE WESTERN WIND ENSEMBLE, the award-winning vocal sextet, is pleased to announce their upcoming performances of Orazio Vecchi'sL'AMFIPARNASO directed by Gama Valle. L'AMFIPARNASO will play a four performances only at The West End Theatre (263 west 86th Street New York, NY 10024). Performances are a preview tonight, May 28th at 8:00pm, Friday, May 29th at 8:00pm, Saturday, May 30th at 8:00pm and Sunday, May 31st at 8:00pm.

THE WESTERN WIND ENSEMBLE, the award-winning vocal sextet, is pleased to announce their upcoming performances of Orazio Vecchi'sL'AMFIPARNASO directed by Gama Valle. L'AMFIPARNASO will play a four performances only at The West End Theatre (263 west 86th Street New York, NY 10024). Performances are a preview on Thursday, May 28th at 8:00pm, Friday, May 29th at 8:00pm, Saturday, May 30th at 8:00pm and Sunday, May 31st at 8:00pm.

BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, begins its 4th season with Joe Landry's adaptation of the holiday classic tale It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Directed by BrightSide Theatre Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and playing November 28-December 14, 2014 at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth Avenue in Naperville. Tickets are on sale now at www.brightsidetheatre.com, or by calling 630-637-SHOW(7469). The press performance is Today, November 28 at 8pm.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Grinch' opens, Fox Valley bookends Christmas, new shows 'A Christmas Memory' and 'Christmas On The Air,' 'It's A Wonderful Life' times three, plus 'Nutcracker,' 'Nut Cracking,' 'Mary Poppins' and the latest on 'Peter Pan Live!'

BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, begins its 4th season with Joe Landry's adaptation of the holiday classic tale It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Directed by BrightSide Theatre Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and playing November 28-December 14, 2014 at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth Avenue in Naperville. Tickets are on sale now at www.brightsidetheatre.com, or by calling 630-637-SHOW(7469). The press performance is Friday, November 28 at 8pm.

The national tour of ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter's timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece, will make its Houston premiere today, October 14-19 as part of the 2014-2015 Season of Broadway at the Hobby Center.

The national tour of ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter's timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece, will make its Houston premiere October 14-19 as part of the 2014-2015 Season of Broadway at the Hobby Center. Individual tickets will be on sale beginning Sunday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m.

To celebrate its 45th Anniversary, Western Wind Ensemble (www.westernwind.org), the internationally acclaimed vocal sextet, will perform the historically important but rarely heard 'L'Amfiparnaso' by Orazio Vecchi at Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave., June 6 to 8. The piece is a madrigal comedy from 1594 that sets a commedia dell' arte scenario in the late 16th-century madrigal style. It might be the earliest musical comedy ever written. The singers, singing in Italian and various local dialects such as Venetian and Bolognese, will be joined by a master mime who will help bring the characters and action to life. The production is directed by Gama Valle.

Cole Porter is one of the 20th century's most prolific contributors to the Great American Songbook. His charming melodies and renowned wit reigned supreme on the stage and big screen in North America, the UK and Europe from the 1920s into the late 50s. The Hudson Music Club and the Hudson Village Theatre team up to pay homage to the master with their co-production of a Montreal original, Cole & Co., co-penned by Randy Davies and Marie-Claude L'Ecuyer.