Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter will make her New York Philharmonic debut in Mary Chapin Carpenter with the New York Philharmonic and Special Guests, a retrospective program featuring songs from throughout her career, some newly arranged for orchestra.
Music Institute of Chicago, City of Evanston, Evanston Community Foundation, Second Baptist Church of Evanston and Northwestern University present 'Evanston Celebrates Nelson Mandela' on Tuesday, December 17 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall. Free. The event will feature singing, music, prayer and reflection on the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela.
In honor of the life and achievements of visionary leader Nelson Mandela, STARZ and ENCORE will present a simulcast across the flagship stations this Saturday, December 14th starting at 12:00pm ET/PT, of three films depicting his life, including Mandela (documentary,1996), Mandela and De Klerk (feature, 1997), and Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony (music documentary, 2002). STARZ IN BLACK will also air Mandela on Sunday, December 15th, at 9:00am and 2:45pm ET/PT and Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony at 1:00pm ET/PT. ENCORE BLACK will air Mandela and De Klerk on Sunday, December 15th at 11:00am and 4:45pm ET/PT.
Victor Mooney, Executive Director and Founder of New York based South African Arts International (SAAI) has announced that “the Spirit of Malabo”, a twenty-four foot custom rowboat built in Brazil will be dedicated to the late Nelson Mandela during a five-thousand mile transatlantic row.
Glover has been a personal idol of mine as a tap dancer since I was a young girl and fast picking up the art. This, however, was my first opportunity to see him live, and he did not disappoint. Glover tapped along to the band, his feet became a musical instrument of their own- the best musical instrument in the band, in my opinion. His feet created music with a perfectly timed flap, stomp, toe dig, or cramp roll. His infamous speed held true and created a fun, high-energy performance that took the show to the next level.
As memorial events honoring Nelson Mandela take place across South Africa this week, NBC News will continue to provide special coverage of the life and legacy of the man who has been called a towering figure in world history.
Discovery Channel will premiere THE MAKING OF MANDELA, an all-new documentary celebrating the remarkable life of the legendary South African leader Nelson Mandela, a symbol of hope and peace not only to his own country but to the world, today Dec. 8 at 12PM ET/PT.
By the early 1990s, New York's THIRTEEN, the PBS flagship station, was producing and filling public television screens across the country with award-winning programming such as Charlie Rose, Nature, American Masters, and Great Performances. As the cable and satellite revolution gave way to the digital and internet revolution, THIRTEEN embraced 21st century technology and continued to innovate, proving that public television has ever more value in today's changing media landscape.
Scott Pelley, anchor and managing editor of the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH SCOTT PELLEY, will anchor 'Nelson Mandela: Father of a Nation,' a one-hour 48 Hours PRESENTS special featuring original reporting from CBS News journalists who have covered Mandela's life firsthand and using a quarter-century of rich CBS News footage of his fight for freedom and the human toll it took on a nation. The special will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 7, 2013 (9:00 PM, ET/8:00 PM, CT) on the CBS Television Network.
As Americans reflect on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, ABC News will have extensive coverage across all broadcasts and platforms. The former South African President passed away at the age of 95.
HISTORY® will encore MIRACLE RISING: SOUTH AFRICA in memory of Nelson Mandela on Friday, December 6, at 5PM ET/PT and on Sunday, December 8 at 5PM ET on H2. The special is also streaming on HISTORY.com/Mandela.
Discovery Channel will premiere THE MAKING OF MANDELA, an all-new documentary celebrating the remarkable life of the legendary South African leader Nelson Mandela, a symbol of hope and peace not only to his own country but to the world, on Sunday Dec. 8 at 12PM ET/PT.
With the sad news of Nelson Mandela's death, the Washington Global Health Alliance and Seattle Center are partnering for a public memorial to honor his life.
As the world continues to mourn the loss of Nelson Mandela, the cast of Broadway's THE LION KING performed a special tribute to the legend on today's 'Good Morning America.' Watch the full performance below.
On the eve of Nelson Mandela's passing, The Arsenio Hall Show welcomed R&B singer R. Kelly who performed a musical tribute to the departed civil rights icon. Kelly performed “Soldier's Heart,” a song he wrote in tribute to Mandela.
On the eve of Nelson Mandela's passing, The Arsenio Hall Show welcomed R&B singer R. Kelly who performed a musical tribute to the departed civil rights icon. Kelly performed “Soldier's Heart,” a song he wrote in tribute to Mandela.
The Black Institute (TBI) and Bertha Lewis mourn the passing of Nelson Mandela at the age of 95.
Two sets of twins, Lauren and Lara du Plessis (11) and Joshua and Liam Delport (15) are among the 23 children that will be dancing in Cape Town City Ballet's upcoming Christmas production The Tin Soldier at Artscape Opera House from 11 - 24 December.
One Village Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment brand, announces the DVD and Blu-ray release of WINNIE MANDELA on December 3, 2013. Starring Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson (Best Supporting Actress, Dreamgirls, 2006) and Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard (Best Actor, Hustle & Flow, 2005), WINNIE MANDELA is an epic story of love, Sacrifice and courage. The film will be available on DVD for a SRP of $27.97 and on Blu-ray for a SRP of $29.97.
The ever-popular celebrated Dutch superstar Herman van Veen returns to South Africa in January 2014 for four concerts. This is van Veen's 4th visit to South Africa and once again he will mesmerize audiences with songs, sketches, mime and just being "vintage Van Veen", accompanied by Edith Leerkes, Dave Wismeijer and Willem Wits on multiple instruments. Not only is Van Veen a multi-talented performer, singer, musician, and composer he is also a painter and committed activist for the Rights of the Child.
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