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Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts welcomes Marvin Hamlisch as Distinguished Master Artist in Residence in the fall of 2011. Hamlisch will give three workshops for Point Park students at the University on October 17, December 13 and January 27. The workshops are not open to the public.

Usually wild, unbridled and cutting edge, as with last year's Avalon outing L'Amour, GMCLA pulled back somewhat this year in TOTALLY...our 80s Show with more subdued, straightforward staging. Always vocally superior, the chorus sounded its usual best essaying the unforgettable hits of the 80s and showing the pop icons and news events of that time period on three screens throughout. Under the new executive direction of Thom Lynch and with guest conductor Andres Cladera, the 200 plus chorus were dress gaily in a mix of cowboy, indian, leather with appropriate headgear, including brightly colored wigs, that distinguished the late seventies and eighties. Vocal selections included those of Sting, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Paul Jabara, the Pointer Sisters, the Weather Girls, Annie Lenox, Cyndi Lauper, and Michael and Leslie Gore, among others.

American jazz trumpeter Chris Botti joins the Columbus Symphony and conductor Albert-George Schram in an unforgettable concert experience that bridges the gap between jazz and classical music.

The Recording Academy® (www.grammy.com) recently held its spring Board of Trustees meeting in Los Angeles, and elections for National Officers yielded the following: award-winning music video director/producer George J. Flanigen from Nashville was re-elected to a second term as Chair; recording artist Christine Albert from Texas was elected Vice Chair; engineer/producer Glenn Lorbecki from the Pacific Northwest continues for a second term as Secretary/Treasurer; and five-time GRAMMY® winner Jimmy Jam from Los Angeles was re-elected for a second term as Chair Emeritus.

Cape May Stage, South Jersey's premier professional Equity theatre, is delighted to welcome another stellar Broadway performer into their ranks. On Monday, July 25th, Maureen McGovern lends her considerable talents to the Otto and Phoebe Haas Stage. Often called 'The Stradivarius Voice', McGovern has been thrilling audiences in a career that's spanned over 40 years. Join her as part of Cape May Stage's Second Stage ‘Women of Broadway' Series as she enchants audiences at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse in an exclusive concert performance of her new show dangling conversations.

In what was described as an opportunity "too big to miss," Matthew Morrison announced today that he will join the summer's hottest tour as a special guest.

Benise's The Spanish Guitar has been hailed as 'The Latin Riverdance!' A former street musician now a celebrated International guitarist, Benise (Buh-ness-say) and his Emmy award-winning Nights of Fire cast, perform The World Music & Dance Spectacular The Spanish Guitar at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall.

Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub announce their upcoming July events.

Culture Project's Women Center Stage will present the New York premiere of MoLoRa, the stunning Farber Foundry production based on the ancient Oresteia Trilogy, adapted and directed by Yael Farber.

As announced tonight on the top-rated new television show, 'The Voice,' the final eight contestants from the smash hit program will hit the road for Sprint presents 'The Voice' Live On Tour. The Live Nation-promoted tour has confirmed six shows beginning July 27th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, with stops in Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, Boston and Wallingford. Tickets for Sprint presents 'The Voice' Live On Tour are on sale now at LiveNation.com.

As announced tonight on the top-rated new television show, 'The Voice,' the final eight contestants from the smash hit program will hit the road for Sprint presents 'The Voice' Live On Tour. The Live Nation-promoted tour has confirmed six shows beginning July 27th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, with stops in Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, Boston and Wallingford. Tickets for Sprint presents 'The Voice' Live On Tour are on sale now at LiveNation.com.

July will sizzle and the David Rubenstein Atrium chills out with a celebration of American music ranging from Broadway and pop, to jazz and soul, and some cheers for the red, white and blue with top military brass-the 40-member strong 42nd Infantry Division Band.

MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE announces their EXHIBITION AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW for JULY-SEPTEMBER 2011

Benise's The Spanish Guitar has been hailed as 'The Latin Riverdance!' A former street musician now a celebrated International guitarist, Benise (Buh-ness-say) and his Emmy award-winning Nights of Fire cast, perform The World Music & Dance Spectacular The Spanish Guitar at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall.

Culture Project's Women Center Stage will present the New York premiere of MoLoRa, the stunning Farber Foundry production based on the ancient Oresteia Trilogy, adapted and directed by Yael Farber.

Production has begun in London on LIFE'S TOO SHORT, the new comedy series from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant (creators of the Golden Globe-winning BBC comedy series 'The Office' and the HBO series 'Extras' and 'The Ricky Gervais Show').

Hailed as an 'alto sax virtuoso' and 'master musician' by Downbeat Magazine, Jim Snidero has been a highly-respected bandleader and recording artist for over a quarter century.

Journey to India with A.R. Rahman and the Los Angeles Philharmonic welcomes back to the Hollywood Bowl India's most prolific and successful movie composer (five-time Oscar nominee including 127 Hours, and two Oscar wins for Slumdog Millionaire), A.R. Rahman, in his debut appearance with the LA Phil.

American jazz trumpeter Chris Botti joins the Columbus Symphony and conductor Albert-George Schram in an unforgettable concert experience that bridges the gap between jazz and classical music.

Marking its 32nd season at Caramoor International Music Festival, Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) returns to its birthplace and summer residence to perform works spanning from Bruch and Beethoven to bel canto.