Rita's Italian Ice, the nation's largest Italian Ice concept with over 600 outlets in 21 states, announced the debut of its newest Cream Ice flavor, Dulce de Leche, which is now available for a limited time at all open Rita's outlets. Rita's new Dulce de Leche is named after the popular South American dessert prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk to create a product that derives its taste from the caramelization of the product, changing flavor and color. Literally translated, it means "candy of milk" and has a rich, decadent, delicious flavor, now available as a Rita's fall favorite Cream Ice flavor through October 22 nd. Complementing Dulce de Leche Cream Ice is another caramel delight, the Caramel Milkshake, which is Rita's new Milkshake of the Month for October.
ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play the Academy of Music for a limited engagement from Tuesday, October 29- Sunday, November 10. The press opening is Tuesday, October 29 at 8 p.m.
Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship set to debut in January, will feature several restaurants and bars that evoke the tropical feel of Miami and South Florida. The Tropicana Room, Flamingo Bar & Grill, Sunset Bar and Sugarcane Bar will be new and unique additions to the largest ship to homeport in Miami year-round.
Today, Krusteaz, maker of premium baking and pancake mixes, announces national availability for its NEW Molten Deep Dish Cookies, a first-of-its-kind mix that combines the best of chewy cookie texture and a creamy center in one indulgent cookie. Like nothing else out there, this ultimate cookie experience will have family and friends raving! Consumers will also be excited to try other new Krusteaz products appearing on their grocers' baking shelves, including Blueberry Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix and Chocolate Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix, a Natural Southern Cornbread & Muffin Mix and an Artisan Beer Bread Mix.
'Fighting the Good Fight: An MCS Benefit Performance for Freedom to Marry' is set for Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, KimMel Center, NYU, 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 tonight, September 29, 7:30pm-9:30pm.
Fred Hammond has assembled the biggest names in their musical genres with The United Tenors for the Everybody Get Up Tour in support of the recent release of soulful 70's inspired album, United Tenors: Hammond, Hollister, Roberson, Wilson. The United Tenors join forces with special guest Pastor Alyn E. Waller of ENON Tabernacle Baptist Church for one exclusive Philadelphia performance blending R&B and Gospel sounds in the KimMel Center's Verizon Hall tonight, September 29 at 7:30 p.m.
On Saturday, October 12th, noted arranger and producer, Fred Barton, whose work is heard regularly in concert halls around the country, is celebrating composer Richard Rodgers on the Schimmel stage. Fred Barton, his 12-piece orchestra and star-studded cast of performers are back to celebrate the legendary Richard Rodgers! The extraordinary icon's career spanned six decades, during which he composed 40 Broadway musicals. Fred's tribute to the versatility of Richard Rodgers will prove a revelation to those familiar with his biggest hits: Oklahoma!, South Pacific, Carousel, and The Sound of Music. You'll hear Richard Rodgers from his razz-ma-tazz roots to his later masterworks, created with a number of star lyricists. Join us as we journey from Broadway to Hollywood and back, celebrating the incredible music and tales of Richard Rodgers!
Jeffrey Siegel's celebrated KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS have become a popular destination for concert goers on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. Subscriptions are on sale now to Siegel's 2013-2014 Keyboard Conversations season presented by 'Friends of Keyboard Conversations' in the intimate Perelman Theater in The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
Direct from Buenos Aires, Tango Fire returns to Philadelphia to perform a newly choreographed program,Flames of Desire, on Sunday October 20 at 4 p.m. in the Merriam Theater. The genesis of young choreographer German Cornejo, Flames of Desire incorporates new acrobatic and ballet elements into traditional tango, and weaves audiences through the history of tango from the barrios of Buenos Aires into cabaret through decades to its rising popularity as the contemporary dance form.
'Fighting the Good Fight: An MCS Benefit Performance for Freedom to Marry' is set for Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, Kimmel Center, NYU, 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 on Sunday, September 29, 7:30pm-9:30pm.
The 2013 Marian Anderson Award has announced the guest artists for the 15th anniversary award gala, honoring iconic star-maker and founder of Motown, Berry Gordy, at the Kimmel Center Nov. 19.
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts campus is waking to the sweet sounds of a robust Fall harvest of programming with a dynamic line-up of arts offering something for everyone.
Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and President and CEO Allison Vulgamore today announce the 2013-14 season of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Critics and peers agree: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Regan fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations, and now adds a Philadelphia stop to his stand-up comedic tour. Brian Regan makes his debut at the Merriam Theater on Saturday, January 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, September 27 at 10 a.m.
Classical singer Russell Watson's latest album, 'Only One Man,' is set to debut on Nov. 11 - made possible by LES MISERABLES' Claude-Michel Schoenberg & Alain Boublil, who have composed songs and produced the compilation. The duo have also given Watson access to their entire portfolio of songs, from MISS SAIGON to LES MIZ.
Acoustic Underground is PACE Presents' platform for the hottest, most talented new singer/songwriters in the New York area. The premiere Acoustic Underground showcase will feature Andrew Rose Gregory, Melanie Penn and Phoebe Lyng.
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts campus is waking to the sweet sounds of a robust Fall harvest of programming with a dynamic line-up of arts offering something for everyone.
Attention brides-to-be : looking for the perfect place to tie the knot? Join us for the Fall 2013 Bridal Open House at the Dorrance H. Hamilton Rooftop Garden today, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the state-of-the-art Hamilton Rooftop Garden or the majestic Academy of Music Ballroom, speak to knowledgeable KimMel Center representatives about YOUR special day, and enjoy a culinary treat and beverage while discussing culinary options with Garces Catering -- the KimMel Center's exclusive culinary partner.
Tonight, September 21 2013, Pace Presents welcomes Sonorama: The Lost Space Age Pop Music of Esquivel, featuring MR. HO'S ORCHESTROTICA, curated by Livesounds.org at The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts. Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7:30pm. Tickets - $35 (on sale now).
During her 2013-14 season, rising-star soprano Ailyn Perez - winner of the 2012 Richard Tucker Award and the 15th annual Placido Domingo Award - embodies Verdi's iconic Violetta on both sides of the Atlantic. The Chicago-born singer portrays the composer's tragic heroine in Verdi bicentennial stagings of La traviata at Hamburg State Opera (tonight, Sep 20-27) and Ópera de Oviedo in Spain (Oct 13-19), with 2014 productions at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich (Dec 31-Jan 6), London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (May 6-20) and San Francisco Opera (July 5-13). Reviewing her 2012 triumph in La traviata at Covent Garden, The Observer of the UK called Perez 'an ideal Violetta... The bewitching young American soprano puts her heart into every twist of the drama. Her performance was glorious, the quiet passages magical.' But it's not only Violetta this season for the soprano, as she returns to New York for the Richard Tucker Music Foundation Gala at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall (Nov 17) and joins tenor Stephen Costello - her husband - for a duo recital at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia (Dec 17).
