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The Utah Symphony announced a special performance of a?oeAmerica's Wonders in 3D,a?? showcasing 28 national parks and nearly a dozen dynamic cities paired with live symphonic music a?' and 3D glasses a?' on November 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM in Abravanel Hall.

Shadow Lawn Stage, the professional theater of Monmouth University proudly presents a swinging tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes, My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, running from July 18 through July 28 at Lauren K. Woods Theatre. Sheri Anderson is the Producer/Artistic Director of Shadow Lawn Stage, located minutes from the New Jersey shore in West Long Branch on the historic campus the university.

The New York Landmarks Conservancy held its 31st Annual Chairman's Award Luncheon at The Metropolitan Club in Manhattan on June 5, 2019. 

North/South Consonance, Inc. concludes its 39th season on Tuesday evening June 18 when the North/South Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Max Lifchitz performs music by composers hailing from Argentina, Canada, Italy, the US and Venezuela.

The Midwest Premiere of Williston by Adam Seidel will be Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:30 pm at the Detroit Repertory Theatre. Opening Nights at the Rep are always full of camaraderie and celebration. This one will be no different. Guests are invited to join in a Champagne toast in the elegant lobby gallery of the Theatre after the show with the cast and crew. Tickets are still the lowest prices for professional theatre in the region at $17 advance or $20 day of performance, and may be purchased online at detroitreptheatre.com or by calling (313) 868-1347. Williston will run Thursdays through Sundays until June 30, 2019. More information may be found at detroitreptheatre.com. 

Nickelodeon's new hit series, The Substitute, returns with guest star and multi-talented comedian Lilly Singh on Saturday, May 18, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). From the producers of Undercover Boss, The Substitute is a hidden-camera, prank show featuring celebrities who are transformed by a team of special effects artists to go undercover as substitute teachers, surprising classes of unsuspecting students.

The innovative educational program that debuted at HAMILTON on Broadway continues in Dallas on Thursday, May 2 when over 3,200 students and teachers from 56 high schools attend matinee performance of the musical at the Music Hall in Fair Park.

Multiple Grammy and Oscar winning artist, musician and producer T Bone Burnett gave a thought provoking keynote speech at SXSW today, warning of the current dangers of the dominance of digital monopolies like Google and Facebook, while championing the value of the independence of artists. See below for the full text of the speech.

The Detroit Repertory Theatre announces the world premiere production of Aubrey by Joe Musso, opening Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 8:30 pm. Opening Nights at the Detroit Repertory Theatre are always Champagne Celebrations. Patrons are invited to stay after the performance and enjoy a champagne afterglow with the cast and crew.

Magicians, past and present, marvel at the death-defying performances of the legendary Harry Houdini. His breathtaking escapes and astonishing illusions have never been equaled, or fully understood. With the help of skilled engineers, accomplished illusionists, and a member of his own bloodline, a new Science Channel series looks to uncover the methods to Houdini's magic and madness. HOUDINI'S LAST SECRETS, a four-part series, premieres Sunday, January 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Detroit Repertory Theatre - a progressive, one-of-a-kind institution - is preparing for its first new director in its 61 years with a $500,000 fundraising campaign to support the transition and the theater's ongoing operations.

The Detroit Repertory Theatre enthusiastically announces the opening of Season #62 today, November 1, 2018 with the Midwest Premiere of Evidence of Things Unseen by Katie Forgette. Curtain opens at 8:30 pm and guests are invited to stay after the performance and enjoy a free champagne afterglow with the cast and crew. Tickets for opening night, and all performances, are still the lowest for professional theatre in the region, $17 - $20, and can be purchased by calling the Theatre box office at (313) 868-1347 or online at detroitreptheatre.com. Evidence of Things Unseen will run Todays through Sundays, November 1 to December 23, 2018.

The Hub City Jazz Festival, a multi-day and multi-venue gathering of jazz enthusiasts from the tri-state area, will take place in downtown New Brunswick October 25-28. The Festival will feature national and international jazz musicians as well as renowned local talent. Since its inception in 2004 the Festival has included some of the top names in jazz including Boney James, Jonathan Butler, Incognito, and Maysa.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents Jewish Heritage, Israel and the Middle East which are four unique programs on Jewish culture, politics, and history. Admission is FREE.

The Detroit Repertory Theatre enthusiastically announces the opening of Season #62 on Thursday, November 1, 2018 with the Midwest Premiere of Evidence of Things Unseen by Katie Forgette. Curtain opens at 8:30 pm and guests are invited to stay after the performance and enjoy a free champagne afterglow with the cast and crew. Tickets for opening night, and all performances, are still the lowest for professional theatre in the region, $17 - $20, and can be purchased by calling the Theatre box office at (313) 868-1347 or online at detroitreptheatre.com. Evidence of Things Unseen will run Thursdays through Sundays, November 1 to December 23, 2018.

The Hub City Jazz Festival, a multi-day and multi-venue gathering of jazz enthusiasts from the tri-state area, will take place in downtown New Brunswick October 25-28. The Festival will feature national and international jazz musicians as well as renowned local talent. Since its inception in 2004 the Festival has included some of the top names in jazz including Boney James, Jonathan Butler, Incognito, and Maysa.

Jack White's new concert film, JACK WHITE: KNEELING AT THE ANTHEM D.C., is out today worldwide exclusively via Amazon Prime Video, and can be viewed HERE. Directed by Emmett Malloy and filmed at White's second sold out night at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., the film is accompanied by a six-song Amazon Original live EP with highlights from the evening, which is also available today only on Amazon Music. Watch a clip from the film featuring White and his band performing 'Connected By Love' HERE.

Jack White has announced the premiere of a new concert film, JACK WHITE: KNEELING AT THE ANTHEM D.C.. The Prime Original production directed by Emmett Malloy and filmed at White's second sold out night at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., will be available Friday, September 21st exclusively via Amazon Prime Video globally. In addition, a six-song Amazon Original live EP with highlights from the evening will also be released on September 21st, only on Amazon Music.

Arena Stage will continue to host Arena Civil Dialogues to engage the D.C.-area community