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BRIC presents Bordering the Imaginary: Art from the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Their Diasporas, an exhibition of contemporary artworks using an array of media tomine the interrelated histories of two Caribbean countries that share a single island, their tradition of cultural and social exchange, and the racism and social injustices that have long impacted the people of both nations. The exhibition, sponsored by Goya, brings together Dominican and Haitian artists based in both the island and in the U.S., creating a vivid visual narrative and opportunities for discourse that reconsider differences and commonalities between the distinct but intertwined communities of these countries. Through the exhibition, accompanying catalogue, and public programs, Bordering the Imaginary investigates definitions of nationhood as it relates to these two adjacent countries whose shared border bears a brutally racialized history, yet has also managed to persist as a space of cultural fluidity and collaboration.

54 Songs. 54 Singers. 54 Seconds Each. The team behind the upcoming 54/54/54 concert at Feinstein's/54 Below is looking for an undiscovered talent to fill one of the slots, performing alongside Tony winners, Olivier winners, TV/movie stars, and more... and it could be you! If you've always wanted to perform at Feinstein's/54 Below, this is your shot. More info about the show, happening on 5/4, can be found at 54below.com/54.

American Composers Orchestra (ACO) continues its 2017-2018 season, under the leadership of Artistic Director Derek Bermel, Music Director George Manahan, and President Edward Yim, with Dreamscapes, on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 7:30pm at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall (57th St. and 7th Ave.).

Following a breakout 2017, The Regrettes have released their highly-anticipated Attention Seeker EP today on Warner Bros. Records. The 5-track set is the band's latest release since their hugely successful debut album, Feel Your Feelings, Fool!, and includes two new original tracks, a guitar-driven cover of “A Teenager In Love,” as well as acoustic versions of “Hey Now” and “A Living Human” Girl.” The new music drops just before the band hits the road, embarking on a west coast headline run on March 16 before they make the rounds at this year's top summer festivals, including Coachella, Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Firefly Music Festival, Treefort Music Fest, and most recently announced, Reading & Leeds in the U.K. A full list of dates is below, with many more to be revealed.

Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Rachael Sage has announced the release of her forthcoming album, Myopia, out May 4 via MPress Records. In anticipation, Sage has released the first single “Olivia” today via BlackBook. Listen and share “Olivia” and pre-order the album via Pledge Music.

Check out the exciting lineup of artists coming to City Winery Chicago next month!

The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival is pleased to announce the hiring of Justin R. Hoffman as the Festival's new Production Manager.

Prog icon Steve Hackett has added 2 new dates to his October tour of Genesis Revisited, which features his band and a 41-piece orchestra as the London show at the Royal Festival Hall has already sold out! The additional shows are at The London Palladium and the Ipswich Regent. Tickets for both go on sale at 10.00 am onFriday 23rd February.

Chicago dance is in the spotlight this spring when See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization founded as Audience Architects, presents a robust Chicago Dance Month, showcasing the city's numerous, vibrant, and diverse opportunities to enjoy professional dance in Chicago.

The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival is pleased to announce the first annual Tennessee Williams Birthday Bash. The party kicks off a new spring tradition for the Festival by raising a glass to one of America's great playwrights.

Hard Rock band Year of the Locust- YOTL have released the highly anticipated video for their latest single titled “Sunrise” on http://puregrainaudio.com/. The band is currently on tour with Starset and Palisades. The tour kicked off on January 28th in Charlotte, NC at The Underground and will conclude on March 16th in Columbus, OH.

The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) is thrilled to present for the first time in more than a decade the internationally renowned Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo in the spectacular, full-evening Romeo et Juliette on Saturday, February 24 at 8 pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. Shakespeare's tale of the famous star-crossed lovers gets an exotic French twist in this 'gorgeously original' (The London Telegraph), stunningly imaginative interpretation by renowned choreographer and director Jean-Christophe Maillot.

Having already announced a headline tour of the U.S. beginning this spring, the band is also announcing additional U.S. and European dates extending into the fall. Fan presale for these newly added shows will begin on Tuesday, February 20, with the public on-sale taking place Friday, February 23. Every pair of tickets ordered for the U.S. headline tour will include a copy of Vide Noir. For more information and ticket links, visit lordhuron.com. Many dates on the spring tour have already sold out, including New York City's Beacon Theatre, Chicago's Riviera Theatre and Boston's House Of Blues.

CNBC Announces Speaker Lineup for Healthy Returns

JERSEY BOYS Director, Des McAnuff announces the talented ensemble he has cast in the keenly-anticipated season of JERSEY BOYS, opening for a strictly limited season at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney this September.

Award-winning independent singer/songwriter Cheri Magill breaks new ground with her third album, Tour Guide, whose ten songs are snapshots of motherhood that deliver sage wisdom with a saucy touch and a positive outlook.  Tour Guide is set for release on May 4, 2018, in time for Mother's Day.

In conjunction with the exhibition Radiant Energy, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will host an evening of music on Saturday, March 10 from 6-8 PM, with composers and singers Mary Bichner and Molly Zenobia. Radiant Energy focuses on visual artists whose work centers around color and color theory. Mary and Molly will perform and speak about how they use synesthesia-a neurological condition that causes them to "see" splashes of specific colors when they hear corresponding pitches sounded-to write music.

Hello Broadway World! I am so thankful to be featured as a student blogger this semester. It truly is a fantastic opportunity. Through this blog, I plan to express the realities of being a double English and Theatre Arts major at a small liberal arts college. I will share my experiences, reveal my triumphs and failures, and hopefully encourage aspiring artists to keep moving forward.

Award-winning Son of Semele Ensemble opens its 2018 season with Alexander Borinsky's Of Government. Presented as a DIY pageant illuminating the often unsung 'feminine' labor that binds our communities, this West Coast premiere runs March 10 to April 1, 2018 at the Son of Semele Theater, 3301 Beverly Boulevard.

In commemoration of the miracle of Dunkirk and the decisive victory of the Battle of Britain, Our Finest Hour will see stars of stage and screen Peter Bowles and Kevin Whately host a series of triumphant and rousing concerts across the United Kingdom.