Now in its 100th Season, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] extends its reach to the next generation of culture mavens with Hava Tequila Nights, the new late-night cabaret series that showcases an eclectic variety of contemporary Jewish Entertainers, debuting Wednesday, October 22, 9PM, at The Triad Theater/Stage72.
Internationally-recognized spoken word artist Mayda del Valle headlines the first event in Mesa Arts Center's Spoken World series, a fusion of dynamic spoken word artists with mixed media and live instrumentation. Joining del Valle on Oct. 17 at 7:30 pm.
Mary Lambert, the featured vocalist and songwriter on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' award-winning song 'Same Love', makes her only southern California appearance at the Scherr Forum tonight, September 26, 2014 at 8:30 pm.
Mary Lambert, the featured vocalist and songwriter on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' award-winning song "Same Love", makes her only southern California appearance at the Scherr Forum on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 8:30 pm.
Taped at Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, Cal. on May 17 during his nationwide, "Growth Spurt" Tour, the new special features Williams' fearless take on a number of topics, including: the allure of California weed dispensaries...and more.
Poetic Theater Productions (Jeremy Karafin and Alex Mallory, Co-Artistic Directors) kicks off its 5th season August 18-20 at Wild Project with Conscious Language: conversation and performance on the power of the spoken word curated by emcee/playwright muMs (HBO's 'Oz', upcoming "A Sucker Emcee" at LAByrinth Theater Company) and featuring poet/musician Saul Williams (Broadway's Holler If Ya Hear Me, "Slam"), playwrights Jose Rivera (Marisol, "The Motorcycle Diaries") and Dominique Morisseau (Detroit 67, Sunset Baby), poet/recording artist Ursula Rucker (She Said, Ruckus Soundsysdom, 3 albums with The Roots), director/producer Kamilah Forbes (Sunset Baby, 'Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry', Hip Hop Theatre Festival) and more. Speaking about his impulse to create Conscious Language, muMs says 'My hope is that this festival will be the beginning of an important discussion about the responsibility we have as artists to our community'. In theme with Conscious Language, the Wild Project lobby will host an exhibition of work by influential graffiti artist BOM5.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: The Public Theater hosts its ONE THRILLING COMBINATION gala honoring Marvin Hamlisch, the 2014 Broadway Beacon Awards are tonight, DONOGOO opens off-Broadway, celebs celebrate Pride Week at 54 Below, and much more!
According to Billboard, Russell Simmons says he wants to bring his own brand of Hip-Hop to Broadway and beyond.
Back and on top of the world, Escobar is hand delivering his powerful new record and trailblazing a new appreciation for everything that is DameEsco.
Award-winning comic, actor, writer and producer, Lavell Crawford will perform at the Suncoast Showroom June 14 and 15. Crawford's career took off after his national exposure on NBC's hit reality series 'Last Comic Standing," and he has been quickly climbing the comedic ranks ever since. The rising comedy star has repeatedly guest-hosted the "Steve Harvey Radio Show" and has regular appearances on "Chelsea Lately," "Tosh.0" and "Workaholics."
Hosted by Sherri Sheppard, the event featured a special performance by six-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood.
Music Theatre International (MTI) and iTheatrics recently joined First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House to support The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities' (PCAH) successful Turnaround Arts initiative, a program designed to help turn around low-performing schools, narrow the achievement gap, and increase student engagement through the arts. The program was celebrated at the White House with a special showcase of various schools from around the country who have benefitted from the initiative.
Def Jam co-founder, Russell Simmons, was sighted attending Rock of Ages Friday evening, May 30 at The Venetian Las Vegas. Following the performance, Simmons joined the cast backstage for a photo and to share his enthusiasm for the show. Scroll down for an image!
Mesa Arts Center today announced its 2014-2015 Performing Live Season, which begins with Lyle Lovett & His Large Band on July 24, and includes performances with Tony Bennett, MythBusters, Bill Cosby, Joshua Bell, Evil Dead the Musical, Molly Ringwald, and many more. The shows unveiled today are in addition to the six series packages announced on May 1, including Broadway on Center, Classical, Dance, Jazz, National Geographic Live, and Spoken World.
OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK announces JUNE 2014 programming highlights
BET Networks launches "THE MESSAGE," a provocative documentary showcasing the influence of Hip Hop and how its sheer power has changed the sociopolitical landscape of America as well as the world.
Award-winning comic, actor, writer and producer, Lavell Crawford will perform at the Suncoast Showroom June 14 and 15. Crawford's career took off after his national exposure on NBC's hit reality series 'Last Comic Standing," and he has been quickly climbing the comedic ranks ever since. The rising comedy star has repeatedly guest-hosted the "Steve Harvey Radio Show" and has regular appearances on "Chelsea Lately," "Tosh.0" and "Workaholics."
Tonight, April 24, 2014, ArtsConnection will celebrate its 35th anniversary at a fundraising gala honoring Time Warner Inc. and internationally-renowned visual artist Vik Muniz. Lisa Garcia Quiroz, Time Warner's Senior VP of Corporate Responsibility and Chief Diversity Officer, will accept the award on behalf of the company.
VH1 has been bringing the heat all year with ratings up +33% in the adult 18-49 demo year-to-date. The network looks to keep the momentum going with an equally hot summer line-up.
On Thursday, April 24, 2014, ArtsConnection will celebrate its 35th anniversary at a fundraising gala honoring Time Warner Inc. and internationally-renowned visual artist Vik Muniz. Lisa Garcia Quiroz, Time Warner's Senior VP of Corporate Responsibility and Chief Diversity Officer, will accept the award on behalf of the company. The event, which will be attended by leaders from the arts, business, media, and philanthropy worlds, as well as draw celebrities from both NYC and Hollywood, will raise support for ArtsConnection's arts education initiatives for New York City public school students. Emily and Harold Ford, Jr., Linda & Mort Janklow, Lisa and Richard Plepler, Tracey & Robert Pruzan, and Paula and Fareed Zakaria will serve as event co-chairs. Award-winning CNN anchor Don Lemon will host the evening at 583 Park Avenue. He will be joined by Sarah Jessica Parker and Jeffrey Wright who will make a special presentations. The event will be styled by acclaimed designer and ArtsConnection Board Member David Monn.
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