Nate Smith News

Ravinia Festival Announces Full Lineup For 2021

by Stephi Wild — May 6, 2021

The Ravinia Festival plans to reopen in July for the 2021 summer season.

BRIC Jazzfest Announces Artist Lineup for 2021 Three-Night Virtual Event

by Sarah Jae Leiber — March 3, 2021

The JazzFest lineup will showcase artists ranging from global legends, to Brooklyn-bred bands and exciting newcomers to jazz, including festival headliners multi-Grammy and Emmy award-winning artist Robert Glasper.

HBO's BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME Debuts November 21

by A.A. Cristi — November 6, 2020

HBO's BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME, a gripping adaption of the New York Times #1 bestselling book by Ta-Nehisi Coates and the Apollo stage performance of the same name, debuts SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 at 8:00 p.

BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME Debuts Nov. 21 on HBO

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 30, 2020

HBO's BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME will debut SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 at 8:00 p.

Photo Flash: Vision Productions' Midwest Premiere of THE ART OF SISTERS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 4, 2020

Vision Productions will present the limited engagement of the Midwest premiere of The Art of Sisters, adapted and directed by Vision Productions Artistic Director Miriam Canfield, March 4 – 7 in the library at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 31st St.

Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis, Diana Krall and More to PlayNewport Jazz Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 11, 2020

Incredible ensembles, global superstars, legendary instrumentalists and genre-bending up-and-comers make up the first wave of artists announced today for the 66th edition of Newport Jazz.

Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis and More Announced for 66th Edition of Newport Jazz Festival

by Abigail Charpentier — February 11, 2020

Incredible ensembles, global superstars, legendary instrumentalists and genre-bending up-and-comers make up the first wave of artists announced today for the 66th edition of Newport Jazz.

Vision Productions Will Present the Midwest Premiere of THE ART OF SISTERS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 7, 2020

Vision Productions has announced the limited engagement of the Midwest premiere of The Art of Sisters, adapted and directed by Vision Productions Artistic Director Miriam Canfield, March 4 - 7 in the library at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 31st St.

The Skivvies and More Are Heading to Joe's Pub in February

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 29, 2020

February is coming in HOT at Joe's Pub!

Toshi Regon, Catherine Cohen, The Skivvies and More This Week at Joe's Pub

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 22, 2020

As January winds to an end, the party still rages on at Joe's Pub!

Activists Alicia Garza, David Banner And More Join BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME At The Apollo

by A.A. Cristi — October 21, 2019

Additional actors, activists and artists are signing on to the Apollo Theater's production of Between the World and Me running Friday, Oct.

ASCAP Foundation Award Recipient Ben Morris to Perform at Newport Jazz Festival

by Tori Hartshorn — July 30, 2019

The ASCAP Foundation, led by President Paul Williams, and Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.

The ASCAP Foundation and Newport Festivals Foundation Present Ben Morris On The Jazz Festival Stage

by Stephi Wild — July 30, 2019

The ASCAP Foundation, led by President Paul Williams, and Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.

ROOM 104 Returns to HBO on September 13

by Kaitlin Milligan — July 25, 2019

ROOM 104 returns for its third season FRIDAY, SEPT.

A Stunner Of A Summer Announced For Montreal Jazz Fest 40th Birthday!

by A.A. Cristi — April 24, 2019

As the 40th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal approaches, the city gets ready to celebrate! It marks the return of music to the streets, massive festive gatherings and fun in the downtown core, magical musical discoveries and events you simply can't miss! In other words -