Pete Seeger News

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

San Diego REPertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announces casting of 'A Hammer, a Bell and a Song to Sing: the Music of Pete Seeger.' Three actors portray the legendary activist and songwriter in the workshop production written and directed by Todd Salovey, associate artistic director, San Diego REPertory Theatre. Previews for 'A Hammer, a Bell and a Song to Sing: the Music of Pete Seeger' begin Jan. 7, 2012. Opening night is Sat., Jan 14 and the production runs through Jan. 29, 2012 on the Lyceum Stage.

In honor of Human Rights Day on Saturday, December 10, Amnesty International will premiere Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/amnestyusa).

Renowned saxophonist, composer and bandleader Paul Winter, long known for his pioneering fusion of jazz, world music, and natural sounds of the Earth, returns to New York City in December for a truly special holiday season of performances featuring his debut at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on December 6, as well as his latest offering in the over 30-year tradition of Winter Solstice Celebrations at the Cathedral of St. John from December 15 through 17.

Grammy Award-winning Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretive folk songs and contemporary themes for half a century.

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM has announced CONCERTS for DECEMBER 2011 including Patti Smith and Friends , New York Philharmonic's CONTACT!, Homayun Sakhi, and Afghan Rubab Virtuoso. Metropolitan Museum Artists in Concert Begins Its Ninth Season. Judy Collins, Paul Winter, Anonymous 4, Vienna Boys Choir, Ebony Ecumenical Ensemble, and More Perform Christmas Concerts.

Renowned saxophonist, composer and bandleader Paul Winter, long known for his pioneering fusion of jazz, world music, and natural sounds of the Earth, returns to New York City in December for a truly special holiday season of performances featuring his debut at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on December 6, as well as his latest offering in the over 30-year tradition of Winter Solstice Celebrations at the Cathedral of St. John from December 15 through 17.

MAUREEN McGOVERN 'dangling conversations...' plays a special Performance at Birdland Celebrating the 2nd half of The Great American Songbook

MAUREEN McGOVERN 'dangling conversations...' plays a special Performance at Birdland Celebrating the 2nd half of The Great American Songbook

Grammy Award-winning Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretive folk songs and contemporary themes for half a century.

JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater, reopened October 4th, 2011 from a top to bottom renovation, debuted in October 1998 and quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists. Joe's Pub is open seven days a week, regularly hosting as many as three shows a day. Dinner and drink service is available during every performance. In addition to its reputation of presenting internationally known stars, Joe's Pub has also developed into a premier showcase stage for up-and-coming musicians and emerging artists from a variety of disciplines. www.joespub.com

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM has announced CONCERTS for DECEMBER 2011 including Patti Smith and Friends , New York Philharmonic's CONTACT!, Homayun Sakhi, and Afghan Rubab Virtuoso. Metropolitan Museum Artists in Concert Begins Its Ninth Season. Judy Collins, Paul Winter, Anonymous 4, Vienna Boys Choir, Ebony Ecumenical Ensemble, and More Perform Christmas Concerts.

Birdland (315 West 44th Street - between 8th & 9th Avenues) is pleased to welcome Grammy Award-nominated singer Maureen McGovern in an exclusive one-week engagement (November 8-12).

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents My Fair Lady, adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture.

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents My Fair Lady, a show adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture.

'Woody Guthrie Dreams' a play by Michael Patrick Flanagan Smith directed by Isabel Milenski takes place in the final moments of the iconic American folk singer's life.

Playwright Michael Patrick Flanagan Smith focuses on the last thoughts of Woody Guthrie in his new play with music, 'Woody Guthrie Dreams,' directed by Isabel Milenski, that will be presented by Theater for the New City from September 8 to October 1, 2011.