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This marks the return of The High Llamas - the longstanding musical project of acclaimed songwriter/producer/arranger Sean O'Hagan - who have announced their 11th studio album, Hey Panda, for release via Drag City. In conjunction, the group has released the title-track single, along with a video from director Simon Russell.

Leeds Playhouse is partnering with Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and RNIB on their Get Set Progress internship programme, creating new employment opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.    

Brisbane playwright, MAXINE MELLOR has won the 2023 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award for her play O'Mighty Make-Believe.  It was the unanimous choice of the Trustees after a blind reading of the 2023 entries.

ArtsUp! LA will present The Climb, the most personal story that Theatre by the Blind has shared to date. Combining original rap, poetry, spoken word, and classic songs, The Climb shares the story of two blind performers Ronnie Chism and Maliaka Mitchell, reflecting on their lives, blindness, and journey to find a greater sense of self. 

Illuminated by the wisdom of lessons learned, North Carolina based singer and songwriter Hannah Kaminer has confirmed her highly anticipated return with the release of a new full length studio album, Heavy on the Vine, due January 5.

Los Angeles premiere of 'Home is a Hotel' directed by Kevin Duncan Wong explores the impact of cramped Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units on the lives of those struggling with homelessness and housing affordability.

K-pop powerhouse ENHYPEN triumphantly return with their much-anticipated 5th Mini Album ORANGE BLOOD. Arriving roughly six months after their 4th Mini Album DARK BLOOD, this new release stands as a testament to the septet's artistic growth, unveiling a palette of sonic colors distinct from their previous discography.

Many are familiar with former NFL lineman Michael Oher’s story as told in the acclaimed book and blockbuster film The Blind Side in which the wealthy family of Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, brought Oher into their home and helped forge his path to the NFL. Now, Oher alleges that he was led to believe he was adopted.

Award-winning Pantochino Productions will present “Holiday Shenanigans,” a piano bar show starring Michael McAssey at Milford Arts Council, the MAC located at 40 Railroad Avenue in downtown Milford CT for a one night only performance on Friday, December 15th at 7:30pm.

Zach Russell reflects on simpler times in his new song 'Take Me Back To Tennessee' from his upcoming album, due out on December 1.

Experience the magic of Irving Berlin's White Christmas at the Athens Theatre in DeLand. Get ready for a heartwarming holiday show filled with enchantment, nostalgia, and cherished memories. Don't miss this captivating production from 11/25-12/17.

Sierra Madre Playhouse is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a diverse lineup of programming in Spring 2024.

The band revealed on their official social media channels an alluring album preview for ORANGE BLOOD, which highlights the tracks included in the genre-spanning album: “Mortal” (R&B/Soft Pop), lead single “Sweet Venom” (Funk/Pop), “Still Monster” (Pop Ballad), “Blind” (Alternative R&B), and “Orange Flower (You Complete Me)”(Soft Pop).

Aluna launches new record label, Noir Fever, in partnership with EMPIRE. The label celebrates Black dance music and focuses on Black women and LGBTQ+ artists. The first signing is Moonshine, a Montreal-based collective, and their debut single 'Pain & Pleasure' featuring Amaal Nuux, Vanyfox, and Aluna.

Award-winning musician, author, and disability rights advocate Lachi has secured a publishing deal with Tiny Reparations Books.

Brooklyn band Middle Part releases their new single 'Get Fixed' - check out their latest music now! A spirited and raucous anthem that could easily soundtrack a coming-of-age comedy set in the early 2000s, “Get Fixed' channels the angst of growing up while grappling with the acceptance of aging and the weight of regrets.

As part of its new Building the Box Developmental Reading Series, Out of the Box Theatrics will present readings of SQUEAKY, a poignant autobiographical comedy by Drama Desk Award winner Jeff Cohen.

HartBeat Ensemble, under the leadership of Artistic Director Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr. and Managing Director Rhoda Cerritelli, announced its selection as of one of the participants in Hartford Foundation for Public Giving's 2023 Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA).

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is thrilled to unveil Full Circle as winner of the Grand Prize in the 2023 Banff Mountain Film Competition. Full Circle is both an unblinking examination of the challenges of life after spinal cord injury and a celebration of the opportunity for growth that such a tragedy can present.

“Moments, A Muny Docuseries” is the brainchild of Colby Dezelick, The Muny’s Digital Communications Manager. He told Broadway World that this documentary series will focus on the century long history of The Muny. He shared that episode will examine specific moments in the timeline of The Muny and the blind courage it took to create an outdoor performance space that has now become a legendary theater. In fact, the first episode is titled “Blind Courage.” As part of the production process Dezelick hand selected St. Louis Actor Rich Pisarkiewicz to serve as the narrator for the series. 

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will present a superb line-up of programmes led by Music Director Jaap van Zweden and Maestro Vasily Petrenko in November and December 2023. World-class soloists Yo-Yo Ma, Nobuyuki Tsujii, Elizabeth Watts and Lang Lang will share the stage with the HK Phil.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents Islander, a new folk musical from Scotland, fresh off of a critically acclaimed off-Broadway run.

Boca Stage's production of 'Wait Until Dark' opens at the Delray Beach Playhouse on October 27. This classic thriller follows a blind woman who must outsmart her tormentors.

The Ollinger family explore ancient secrets about what lies beneath their land and embark further into the unknown when MYSTERY AT BLIND FROG RANCH returns. Stretching across 160 acres of remote and rugged terrain in Northeastern Utah, Blind Frog Ranch is shrouded in legends of ancient civilizations and mysterious phenomena.