bergenPAC to Host Hispanic Heritage Festival and Victor Manuelle, 10/11
by Tyler Peterson
- May 12, 2014
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood New Jersey for first time will present Hispanic Heritage Festival in honor of National Hispanic Month which is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States, when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group's heritage and culture.
Merle Haggard & The Strangers to Play Harris Center, 6/3-4
by Tyler Peterson
- May 1, 2014
If the question were asked, 'Who forged the genre known today as modern country music?' only a tiny group of country immortals could step forward to share the spotlight. One, out of that select handful, would be Merle Haggard. 'He is the greatest country artist of our times' (Rolling Stone). After 65 albums, over 40 Number 1 hit singles, over 50 awards from just about everybody, his status as living and ongoing legend is secure. He's back by popular demand following his sold out performances over the last two seasons at Harris Center for the Arts.
Virgin America Lands Love: Airline Brings New Business-Friendly Flights To Dallas' Love Field
by Robert Diamond
- Apr 25, 2014
Virgin America today announces it is launching sales on its new business-friendly flights from Dallas' Love Field (DAL) to New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The new flights take off in October 2014, with tickets on sale as of today at virginamerica.com and 1-877-FLY-VIRGIN.*** Virgin America will offer travelers award-winning service and nonstop, conveniently-timed flights from the airport closest to Dallas' central business district - the updated, modern Love Field. The airline will be the only carrier at DAL to offer a consistent, upscale product on every flight - with three classes of service (including a First Class cabin and a Main Cabin Select premium economy service) as well as WiFi, in-seat power outlets, confirmed seating and touch-screen seatback entertainment available for every guest. This month, Virgin America was selected by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the award of two Love Field gates being divested as part of the American Airlines/US Airways merger settlement. To announce the news today, the airline made a surprise landing with one of its custom-designed Airbus A320 aircraft at Love Field - where it is hosting an "open plane" event for media, Elevate loyalty members, partners and social media fans. For more, follow #LoveToFlyVirgin on Twitter.
A COFFIN IN EGYPT, Starring Frederica von Stade, Comes to the Wallis, Now thru 4/27
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 23, 2014
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the West Coast premiere of A Coffin in Egypt, a new chamber opera in one act, based on the play, A Coffin in Egypt by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Horton Foote, for three performances only tonight, April 23 and April 25 and 27 in the Bram Goldsmith Theater.
BD Wong to Talk THE ORPHAN OF ZHAO and More at A.C.T., 5/19
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 21, 2014
In advance of American Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) upcoming U.S. premiere of James Fenton's acclaimed adaptation of The Orphan of Zhao, a classic Chinese legend that has its roots in the fourth century BCE, A.C.T. and the Commonwealth Club of California are proud to present BD Wong and A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff in Conversation for one-night-only - Monday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary St., San Francisco).
ABT's Calvin Royal III Receives 2014 Leonore Annenberg Arts Fellowship
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 8, 2014
American Ballet Theatre corps de ballet member Calvin Royal III has been awarded a 2014 Leonore Annenberg Arts Fellowship. The Fellowship, which recognizes young artists of extraordinary talent, provides additional resources to help them realize their full potential.
TCM Greatest Classic Films Releases Four New Collections Today
by Movies News Desk
- Apr 1, 2014
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. (WBHE) and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) are adding four new collections to their TCM Greatest Classic Films line, which spotlights Hollywood's most legendary actors and actresses in classic cinema.
A COFFIN IN EGYPT, Starring Frederica von Stade, Comes to the Wallis, 4/23-27
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 20, 2014
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the West Coast premiere of A Coffin in Egypt, a new chamber opera in one act, based on the play, A Coffin in Egypt by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Horton Foote, for three performances only April 23, 25 and 27 in the Bram Goldsmith Theater. A Coffin in Egypt stars mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, one of opera's most beloved figures, whose formidable bravura has won her wide acclaim. Ricky Ian Gordon, the composer, has also composed The Grapes of Wrath, Rappahannock County, and Orpheus and Euridice. Leonard Foglia, librettist and director, directed Master Class on Broadway and Jake Heggie's Opera Last Acts.
Kathy Griffin, Libera, Rich Little & More Set for MPAC, 4/16-19
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 19, 2014
There's a wide variety of events at the Mayo Performing Arts Center April 16-19. The lineup features the British boys choir Libera (April 16); Rich Little's Jimmy Stewart and Friends (April 17), Scooby Doo Live! (April 18) and comedian Kathy Griffin (April 19). Tickets are available for all performances.
'Ronald Reagan and the Great Social Security Heist' is Released
by Christina Mancuso
- Mar 19, 2014
LAKELAND, FL - Economist and former professor Allen W. Smith recently published his newest book, 'Ronald Reagan and the Great Social Security Heist,' (www.thebiglie.net), which focuses on the missing $2.7 trillion of surplus Social Security revenue that is supposed to be in the trust fund.
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