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Last night's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's ODETTA premiere performance was star studded with guests including Harry Belafonte, Laverne Cox, Jessye Norman, Carmen de Lavallade,Bevy Smith, Suzanne Vega, Ruben Santiago Hudson, Michela Angela Davis, Khalil Kain, Rochelle Aytes, Pastors Michael A Walrond Jr., and Reverend LaKeesha Waldrond attending the world premiere of Matthew Rushing's. Fittingly, ODETTA, which celebrates the legendary singer known as the "voice of the Civil Rights Movement." premiered on National Human Rights Day. Fans can catch ODETTA seven more times this season: Dec 13 Mat, 14 eve, 18 eve, 20 eve, 26, 28 eve, 31 mat.

Last night's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's ODETTA premiere performance was star studded with guests including Harry Belafonte, Laverne Cox, Jessye Norman, Carmen de Lavallade, Bevy Smith, Suzanne Vega, Ruben Santiago Hudson, Michela Angela Davis, Khalil Kain, Rochelle Aytes, Pastors Michael A Walrond Jr., and Reverend LaKeesha Waldrond attending Matthew Rushing's world premiere. Fittingly, ODETTA, which celebrates the legendary singer known as the "voice of the Civil Rights Movement," premiered on National Human Rights Day. BroadwayWorld has photos from the premiere below!

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a month-long celebration in January honoring civil rights legends who paved the way as we approach the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that changed the trajectory of America forever.

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Looking ahead at Joe's Pub at The Public, performances running today, March 18, through March 30 include: A WINGED VICTORY FOR THE SULLEN - JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL & HOLLY HUNTER - PAUL LOREN - FIRST ANNUAL FEMINIST BALL - FLAMENCO FESTIVAL 2014: SONIA OLLA's TIEMPO AL AIRE - MOBY DICK, PART III: THE BALLAD OF PIP - ARBOREA W/ CASSANDRA JENKINS - THE HOT SARDINES - BENJI HUGHES - FLAMENCO FESTIVAL 2014: SILVIA PEREZ CRUZ & RAUL FERNANDEZ REFREE's CRUZ MIRO - FUEL FANDANGO - OUR LADY J - VINCENT D'ONOFRIO & DANA LYN - TRANS FORMATIVE: AN EVENING OF SONGS THAT PROPEL US - PT WALKLEY - UBU SINGS UBU - CHARLES YANG - COMPANY FREAK - JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND - BRIDGET EVERETT - NEVER SLEEP ALONE - MATES OF STATE - JESUS ON THE MAINLINE / NATALIE CRESSMAN - CARMEN SOUZA. Details below!

Last evening, Isabel and Ruben Toledo hosted a group of friends for cocktails at their Atelier before taking them to the theater in a caravan of cars to see the show and Isabel's costumes on stage. Guests included Debi Mazar, Valerie Steele, Michaela angela Davis, Tommy Tune, Candy Spelling, Joey Arias, William Ivey Long, Joel Grey, Paige Powell, Albe Clemente, Chiara Clemente and more. Check out photos from the special event below!

Serving as the closing weekend for the 7-month citywide retrospective, Blink Your Eyes: Sekou Sundiata Revisited concludes with Days of Art and Ideas and WeDaPeoples Cabaret at Harlem Stage on Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th.

The Riverside Theatre will host the 3rd annual Women's History Month celebration coined, "An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts," on Monday, March 26th at 6pm. Five women will share an intimate discussion about their personal journeys in the industry. The esteemed panel will be moderated by Image Activist and Writer Michaela Angela Davis and will include, Lillias White, Melba Moore, Beverly Bond, Malikha Mallette, and Winsome Sinclair. The theatre is located in the historic Riverside Church at 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights. The event will be followed by a V.I.P reception sponsored by Given Liqueur. Sponsors include City College, Ashley Battle of the WNBA, Carol's Daughter, Iman Cosmetics , Hue-Man Bookstore and Completely Bare.

In celebration of Women's History Month, The Riverside Theatre - in partnership with City University of New York (CUNY) - will host its Third Annual Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts event, acknowledging the profound contribution that women have made in entertainment and their anticipation of greater empowerment, involvement, and impact on the nation.

The Riverside Theatre will host the 3rd annual Women's History Month celebration coined, "An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts," on Monday, March 26th at 6pm. Five women will share an intimate discussion about their personal journeys in the industry. The esteemed panel will be moderated by Image Activist and Writer Michaela Angela Davis and will include, Lillias White, Melba Moore, Beverly Bond, Malikha Mallette, and Winsome Sinclair. The theatre is located in the historic Riverside Church at 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights. The event will be followed by a V.I.P reception sponsored by Given Liqueur. Sponsors include City College, Ashley Battle of the WNBA, Carol's Daughter, Iman Cosmetics , Hue-Man Bookstore and Completely Bare.

During February the Brooklyn Museum will present a variety of public programs for adults, including a panel discussion about the special exhibition Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains, a performance by the Orchestra of St. Luke's, and a new series of engaging adult programs every Thursday at 7 p.m. featuring a conversation with acclaimed poet Ntozake Shange and critic and writer Michaela angela Davis.

During February the Brooklyn Museum will present a variety of public programs for adults, including a panel discussion about the special exhibition Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains, a performance by the Orchestra of St. Luke's, and a new series of engaging adult programs every Thursday at 7 p.m. featuring a conversation with acclaimed poet Ntozake Shange and critic and writer Michaela angela Davis.

As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration and in conjunction with Women's History Month, The Riverside Theatre is hosting four exceptional women-Sonia Sanchez, Carmen deLavallade, Hope Boykin, Eisa Davis-for an intimate discussion event, 'An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts,' on Monday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Theatre, located in the historic Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.

As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration and in conjunction with Women's History Month, The Riverside Theatre is hosting four exceptional women-Sonia Sanchez, Carmen deLavallade, Hope Boykin, Eisa Davis-for an intimate discussion event, 'An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts,' on Monday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Theatre, located in the historic Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.

As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration and in conjunction with Women's History Month, The Riverside Theatre is hosting four exceptional women-Sonia Sanchez, Carmen deLavallade, Hope Boykin, Eisa Davis-for an intimate discussion event, 'An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts,' on Monday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Theatre, located in the historic Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.

As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration and in conjunction with Women's History Month, The Riverside Theatre is hosting four exceptional women-Sonia Sanchez, Carmen deLavallade, Hope Boykin, Eisa Davis-for an intimate discussion event, 'An Evening with Women of Excellence in the Arts,' on Monday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Theatre, located in the historic Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.