Sting News

Internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble and 'rock stars' of Renaissance vocal music, The Tallis Scholars will return to Queensland Performing Art Centre's (QPAC's) Concert Hall, for a one night only performance Sunday 30 October 2016.

?Get ready to laugh as the MillBrook Playhouse presents Unnecessary Farce opening July 1 through July 16, 2016. Written by Paul Slade Smith, this hysterical comedy will have audiences laughing from start to finish!

Internationally-renowned Swiss cellist and film composer Martin Tillman (Batman trilogy, Black Hawk Down, The Ring)breaks into electronic dance music territory on his latest solo album Superhuman.

Coming up at The Iridium are: NYC's all-women blues band JANE LEE HOOKER on July 23; ELLEN KAYE with UK guitarist PAUL ROSE and Ethan Fein and the LiveIt!LIVE Band on July 26; VERNON REID POWER TRIO on July 29; and soul singer/songwriter/guitarist RAUL MIDON on September 24 & 25. Scroll down for details!

Encore! Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti returns to the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights line up on Thursday, July 21. Rock star violinist Lucia Micarelli (also an encore performer) joins Botti at Deer Valley Resort's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Concert starts at 7 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m. For tickets and information: 435-655-3114 or www.BigStarsBrightNightsConcerts.org

Nearly 200 entertainment artists and executives support the call to restrict gun purchases.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for July 4-10 featuring Stacey Kent, Tony Yazbeck, Birdland Big Band, and more!

With reviewers unanimously agreeing that multitalented entertainer BOBBY RYDELL has told one hell of a story in his compelling new autobiography, TEEN IDOL ON THE ROCKS, the Justin Bieber of the 'Camelot' era will be bringing his brutally candid and compelling 'Tale of Second Chances' directly to his fans with an extensive nationwide Special Events & Book Tour.

Rich with words and ideas, the festival invites participants to join together in examining the depth and breadth of the human experience through the reflections and imaginations of more than 80 distinguished contemporary authors and speakers from around the world. In these critical times, the penetrating, intercultural dialogue exchanged at this festival of ideas speaks deeply to individuals and gives rise to the joy of community.

This is a craft of coexistent community and individuality, which conglomerates all previously-existent tints, genres, and attitudes into a tellable community of players. At any moment--subject to shifts and additions to the catalogue. These expansions may prove to be time-eaters or talent-greeters; projects can unveil one's purpose or frighten them into submission and subsequent retreating from the arts.

Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide Cabaret Festival is excited to announce that Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton will be performing three shows in the Dunstan Playhouse across 18 and 19 June.

The Board of ArtsRock has announced that Elliott Forrest, Artistic Director of the organization from its inception in 2008 will become the non-profit's first Executive Director starting July 1, 2016. Forrest will remain as Artistic Director in addition to his new role for ArtsRock who served over 2,000 audience members during their 2015-2016 Winter/Spring Season. Offering residents in and around Rockland County access to professional arts and multi-cultural programs all at reasonable ticket prices.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its July 2016 schedule, featuring Stacey Kent, The Birdland Big Band 10-Year Celebration, The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Nicholas Payton Quintet, Arturo O'Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Tony Yazbeck, Lesli Margherita, Ravi Coltrane, Laila Biali, Barbara Carroll, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

What does a 'producer' actually do? How does one travel from that great idea for a show to a smash hit opening night on Broadway? John Breglio cannot guarantee you a hit, but he does take the reader on a fascinating journey behind-the-scenes to where he himself once stood as a child, dreaming about the theatre. 

By popular demand, award-winning family musician and YouTube favorite, Eric Herman returns to the Seattle area with two free rock 'n' roll shows for families in July.

Gregg Kofi-Brown is best known for his work with seminal African funk rock pioneers Osibisa. who were one of the first, if not THE first African band to achieve popular success in the West.

This summer there will be more reasons than ever to take a trip to Coney Island thanks to a new collaboration between Thor Equities & Greenwood Park: Greenwood Beach at The Coney Art Walls located at 3050 Stillwell Ave, Brooklyn, NY.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an afternoon with The Tenors. The Canadian quartet beloved by public television viewers performs seasonal favorites and hits from their latest album. Sunday, December 11, 2016 3:00 PM at Prudential Hall. Be sure to reserve your tickets! Tickets On Sale Friday, June10, 2016 at 10AM at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

In memory of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special re-airing of the boxer's rare television interview from “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 2001 to air this today, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.