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All roads lead to the Ashkenaz Festival, following the twists and turns of a boldly adaptive, constantly evolving culture. They are highways running from Klezmer hotspots like New York, Berkeley, and Berlin . They are medieval trade routes spanning from the Sephardic heartlands of Spain and Morocco to dusty desert trails of the Middle East. Some are faint, forgotten paths from unsung outposts like Florence, Sarajevo, Kishinev and Rio de Janeiro. Others run from imagined clubs where klezmorim jam with salseros, cantors croon with Afrobeat brass bands, and 80's 'hair' bands belt out Yiddish ditties accompanied by screeching guitars and synthesizers.

Albert Schultz, General Director of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, today announced the line-up of the Global Cabaret Festival 2010 presented by Global Toronto, formerly known as the Canwest Cabaret Festival, Canada's most dynamic, weekend-long celebration of songs and stories in one of Toronto's most beautiful and versatile venues - the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the Distillery Historical District.

Highline Ballroom is located at 431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketweb, online at ticketweb.com or at the Highline Box Office from noon until doors close at 866-468-7619. We are a full-scale restaurant. Our menu is American Continental with a Southern flair. We also have a full bar with all premier liquors and domestic and international cold beer, and we serve a full menu at all of our concerts. A $10 food and/or beverage minimum is standard for table seating during shows.

All roads lead to the Ashkenaz Festival, following the twists and turns of a boldly adaptive, constantly evolving culture. They are highways running from Klezmer hotspots like New York, Berkeley, and Berlin . They are medieval trade routes spanning from the Sephardic heartlands of Spain and Morocco to dusty desert trails of the Middle East. Some are faint, forgotten paths from unsung outposts like Florence, Sarajevo, Kishinev and Rio de Janeiro. Others run from imagined clubs where klezmorim jam with salseros, cantors croon with Afrobeat brass bands, and 80's 'hair' bands belt out Yiddish ditties accompanied by screeching guitars and synthesizers.

The Carolina Chocolate Drops began as three kids sharing their love of music in weekly musical jam sessions, traveling to North Carolina to play with old-time fiddler Joe Thompson. After forming a traditional string band in tribute to Joe, they began playing at town squares and farmer's markets to perfect their sound, drawing in fans with their unique combination of traditional string band music and modern sensibilities. In 2008, they became the first black string band to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

The Hollywood Bowl will come alive with the spirit of New Orleans on Wednesday, August 18, at 8 p.m. as The Neville Brothers, Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Trey McIntyre Dance Project, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band take the stage to continue the 2010 Jazz series.

HORSE TRADE THEATER GROUP is a self-sustaining theater development group; with a focus on new work, it has produced a massive quantity of stimulating downtown theater. Horse Trade's Resident Artist Program offers a home to a select group of Independent Theater artists, pooling together a great deal of talent and energy.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

The Hollywood Bowl will come alive with the spirit of New Orleans on Wednesday, August 18, at 8 p.m. as The Neville Brothers, Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Trey McIntyre Dance Project, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band take the stage to continue the 2010 Jazz series.

Many times over the past 20 years these two gifted NW musicians have crossed paths and shared their passion for guitars on stage. Now, for the first time, Andre Feriante, and Michael Powers will connect on stage and bond over a new 'unlikely love' -the ukulele.

Singer/songwriter and accordionist Rana Santacruz and his band will bring his modern Mexican folk music to The Jewish Museum on Thursday evening, July 22. This concert is part of the popular SummerNights series, presenting live world music. Appearing with Santacruz will be violinist Kari Behtke, saxophonist Alejandro Berti, banjo player Hilary Hawke, guitarist Rene Hubard, trumpeter Andrew Oom, bassist John Sutton and percussionist Anthony Vanacore. The performance begins at 7:30 pm. The Jewish Museum is located at Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street, Manhattan.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

HORSE TRADE THEATER GROUP is a self-sustaining theater development group; with a focus on new work, it has produced a massive quantity of stimulating downtown theater. Horse Trade's Resident Artist Program offers a home to a select group of Independent Theater artists, pooling together a great deal of talent and energy.

Singer/songwriter and accordionist Rana Santacruz and his band will bring his modern Mexican folk music to The Jewish Museum on Thursday evening, July 22. This concert is part of the popular SummerNights series, presenting live world music. Appearing with Santacruz will be violinist Kari Behtke, saxophonist Alejandro Berti, banjo player Hilary Hawke, guitarist Rene Hubard, trumpeter Andrew Oom, bassist John Sutton and percussionist Anthony Vanacore. The performance begins at 7:30 pm. The Jewish Museum is located at Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street, Manhattan.

All roads lead to the Ashkenaz Festival, following the twists and turns of a boldly adaptive, constantly evolving culture. They are highways running from Klezmer hotspots like New York, Berkeley, and Berlin . They are medieval trade routes spanning from the Sephardic heartlands of Spain and Morocco to dusty desert trails of the Middle East. Some are faint, forgotten paths from unsung outposts like Florence, Sarajevo, Kishinev and Rio de Janeiro. Others run from imagined clubs where klezmorim jam with salseros, cantors croon with Afrobeat brass bands, and 80's 'hair' bands belt out Yiddish ditties accompanied by screeching guitars and synthesizers.

Two shows, FENCES and EVERYDAY RAPTURE will play their final performances on Broadway on Sunday, July 11 - both closing at the end of planned limited runs.

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Everyday Rapture, starring Sherie Rene Scott will end its limited engagement on Sunday, July 11th at 2:00PM.

Johnny Hoy and The Bluefish, the Martha's Vineyard rockin' blues band brings its unique brand of bluesy dance music back to CCftA on July 9 for what promises to be another sell-out. Put on your dancing shoes and join in the fun.

Horse Trade Theater Group is a self-sustaining theater development group; with a focus on new work, it has produced a massive quantity of stimulating downtown theater. Horse Trade's Resident Artist Program offers a home to a select group of Independent Theater artists, pooling together a great deal of talent and energy.

The Abbey Pub has announced its music schedule for the upcoming months. Purchase advance tickets on line at www.abbeypub.com or at Abbey's Box Office, 3420 W. Grace St. at Elston, 773-478-4408. Phone Orders: 866-777-8932.