Nelson Mandela News

TEDxAsburyPark Hits The Stage On Saturday

by A.A. Cristi — May 15, 2018

TEDxAsburyPark "Passion," one of the largest and highest-rated TEDx conferences on the east coast, is set to take the stage at the legendary Paramount Theatre on Saturday, May 19th.

Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center For The Performing Arts Announces 2018/19 Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 1, 2018

Continuing the momentum created with the current season launch of its Music Knows No Borders series, Executive Director Thor Steingraber unveils the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts' 2018-19 Season, which features four world premieres, two American premieres, several of the

Ladysmith Black Mambazo To Tour Australia In July 2018

by Stephi Wild — April 29, 2018

South Africa's world famous singing group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, return to Australia this July! Fresh off winning their fifth Grammy Award (most by any World Music group in Grammy Award history) and representing their country at the April 21st Commonwealth Celebration for Queen Elizabeth's 92nd

JCCC Carlsen Center Presents Series Announces 2018-19 Season

by A.A. Cristi — April 26, 2018

Emily Behrmann, General Manager for the Carlsen Center Presents Series, today announced the 2018-2019 season which features iconic women artists including Emmylou Harris, Chita Rivera, Aida Cuevas, Lisa Loeb and Marilyn Maye, scheduled to appear throughout the season.

Genocide Survivor Will Share Story of Forgiveness at Women's Leadership Conference in Las Vegas

by Robert Diamond — April 26, 2018

New York Times To Host Event At Cincinnati Shakespeare

by Stephi Wild — April 25, 2018

In January, Cincinnati was selected by the New York Times for its prestigious 52 Places To Go annual feature, a list of must-see locations around the world that inspire its readers' wanderlust.

THE BOOK OF MORMON To Anchor Anchorage Concert Association 2018/2019 Season

by A.A. Cristi — April 24, 2018

The Anchorage Concert Association, the state's largest arts and entertainment presenter, is bringing family favorites, Broadway musicals, innovative rockers, and folk heroes to Alaska for its 2018/2019 season.

Idris Elba Set to Star in Upcoming Netflix Series TURN UP CHARLIE

by Macon Prickett — April 18, 2018

Netflix has announced that Idris Elba will star in an upcoming original Netflix series Turn Up Charlie.

FSLC and African Film Fest, Inc. Announce the Complete Lineup for the New York African Film Festival, May 16-22

by Macon Prickett — April 16, 2018

The Film Society of Lincoln Center (FSLC) and African Film Festival, Inc.

Nashville Film Festival Announces The 2018 Competition Features In Narrative, Documentary, And Graveyard Shift

by Macon Prickett — March 27, 2018

Following the announcement of kicking off Opening Night with the world premiere of Steven Tyler's documentary OUT ON A LIMB, the Nashville Film Festival continues its lineup for the ten-day festival (May 10-19, 2018) with the announcement of 48 additional feature films in Narrative, Documentary, N

Legendary Soprano Kathleen Battle To Sing Spirituals With Local Choirs

by A.A. Cristi — March 26, 2018

American soprano Kathleen Battle's luminous voice has been called '…without qualification, one of the very few most beautiful in the world' (The Washington Post ).

We Are Family Foundation To Honor Roger Daltrey CBE And LL COOL J At 2018 Celebration Gala

by Macon Prickett — March 19, 2018

We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) will honor The Who's Roger Daltrey CBE and entertainment icon LL COOL J at its2018 Celebration Gala on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Smithsonian Channel Launches New Spinoff of Landmark Series AERIAL AMERICA with AERIAL CITIES

by Tori Hartshorn — March 13, 2018

The most expansive and ambitious aerial series in U.

Ripple Effect Artists Presents GUARDING THE BRIDGE In Limited Run At Triad Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — March 13, 2018

In conjunction with six designated days honoring equality, Ripple Effect Artists (REA) will present 'Guarding the Bridge' the 1995 award-winning play about racism by Chuck Gorden.

Smithsonian Channel Launches New Spinoff of the Landmark Series AERIAL AMERICA With AERIAL CITIES

by Macon Prickett — March 13, 2018

The most expansive and ambitious aerial series in U.

Grammy Award Winners, Former Dancing with the Stars Performers Highlight Dollywood's Festival of Nations

by Macon Prickett — March 13, 2018

With Dollywood's emphasis on show-stopping entertainment in 2018, the park's annual Festival of Nations kicks off the new season with a multi-cultural event featuring world-renowned talent.

Iara Lee's Documentary 'Burkinabe Rising: The Art of Resistance In Burkina Faso: Honored at Winter Film Awards International Film Festival

by Stephi Wild — March 11, 2018

Iara Lee's feature-length documentary film Burkinabè Rising: The Art of Resistance In Burkina Faso was honored at New York City's 7th annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival, taking home the award for Best Documentary Film and nominations for Best Original Score and Outstanding Woman

Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Spring 2018 Repertory and Festival Lineup

by Macon Prickett — March 8, 2018

The Film Society of Lincoln Center is devoted to supporting the art and elevating the craft of cinema.

EMPIRE's Jussie Smollett Releases Debut Solo Album SUM OF MY MUSIC

by Macon Prickett — March 6, 2018

Singer/songwriter/actor/director/producer/activist Jussie Smollett announces the release of his debut full-length studio album, Sum Of My Music.

Minnesota Orchestra Announces Plans For Sommerfest 2018

by Stephi Wild — March 2, 2018

The Minnesota Orchestra announced plans today for Sommerfest 2018, unveiling a series of “Music for Mandela” concerts and events, in connection with a worldwide celebration of the late Nobel Peace Prize-winning South African leader and human rights advocate Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his