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On i??Friday, March 6, 2020, Maine-based guitarist Tim Pence will give a lecture recital titled, a?oeWhat's So Classical About Classical Guitar.a?? His lecture will examine the history of a?oeclassicala?? guitar music through the lenses of three composers: Mauro Giuliani, Dionisio Aguado and Fernando Sor.

It's fun at times and messy, but the mega-talented Ms. Kanyinda takes it to completely higher level.

The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with super sponsor, Dr. Thomas Ratliff will welcome an all-time favorite back to the Mid-South for school matinees and limited public performances.

The name Roger Duvoisin is familiar to Zimmerli audiences: the museum's gallery dedicated to its collection of original children's book illustrations is named in his honor, more than half of that collection consists of Duvoisin's artwork, and numerous exhibitions have celebrated this beloved author and illustrator. Now, Mood Books: The Children's Stories of Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin delves into one of the most important aspects of his career, a partnership with author Alvin Tresselt that spanned three decades and resulted in 18 books. The exhibition, opening March 14 at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers, features more than 30 original watercolor and gouache illustrations from four of their collaborations: White Snow, Bright Snow, Hide and Seek Fog, It's Time Now!, and What Did You Leave Behind?, all published by Lothrop, Lee & Shepard in New York. The images capture an array of feelings evoked by common experiences that tend to stick with us throughout life in very uncommon ways.

NY Classical Theatre in association with Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group and David Heron's Sure Thing Productions will present a staged reading production of Carlyle Brown's acclaimed play The African Company Presents Richard III on two nights in March.

Trisha Brown Dance Company will celebrate its 50th anniversary at The Joyce Theater (April 21-26) with an historical season commemorating Brown's extraordinary partnership with visual artist Robert Rauschenberg. Over the course of five decades, Brown and Rauschenberg maintained a remarkable creative dialogue, drawing inspiration from each other while investigating the visual and the kinetic. The Joyce program features two pivotal works: Foray Forêt, with original costumes by Rauschenberg, and Astral Converted, featuring Rauschenberg's costumes and mobile set of lighting towers. 

The Lotos Foundation, with a philanthropic mission of encouraging and supporting the creative arts and sciences, will bestow eight grants to in-school and after-school programs across New York City, as well as award six monetary prizes to creative artists at the outset of their careers across a broad spectrum of the arts. This year's awards include a new prize, The Lotos Foundation James McCracken and Sandra Warfield Opera Prize, honoring the late internationally-acclaimed American tenor and mezzo-soprano.

From the Top, the nationally-distributed NPR program and podcast that celebrates the voices and talents of America's brightest young classical musicians, will bring its next live recording event to the Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 29 at 8 p.m. Guest hosts Greg Anderson (a From the Top alum himself) and Elizabeth Joy Roe of the acclaimed piano duo Anderson & Roe will interview and perform with each of the exceptional young artists, ages 12 - 18, showcasing not just their inspiring talent, but also giving insight into the lives of these young, aspirational artists. 

The Louisville's Memorial Auditorium has announced an outstanding concert in celebration of St. Patrick's Day and Irish heritage with THE IRISH TENORS on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The famed Irish trio will be accompanied by Global Creative Orchestra [KY] with guest conductor, Dr. Everett McCorvey, and singers from the University of Kentucky Opera Theater.

The Palace Theater is offering its monthly behind the scenes tour of the historic venue on Friday February 7, from 11:00 am a?" 12:30pm with a twist.  Anyone who attends this tour has the chance to win a pair of tickets to Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show on March 6.

OPERA America is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards. Now in their 13th year, these awards honor outstanding trustees of U.S. opera companies for their exemplary leadership and generosity on behalf of their respective organizations. OPERA America's Professional Company Members are invited each year to nominate one of their trustees for this award. 

Don't miss an unforgettable night of comedy as Louie Anderson and Rita Rudner return to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 8 p.m. The pair of comedy legends is currently on the road with their He Said, She Said Tour.

The Palace Theater is offering a behind the scenes tour of the historic venue on Saturday January 11 from 11:00 am a?" 12:30pm. The ninety-minute tour includes exploring areas of the venue not seen by the public and detailed information about the history and architecture provided by well versed tour guides. Admission to the tour is $5.00 per person and can be purchased online at www.palacetheaterct.org, by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main Street, Waterbury. Attendees with mobility challenges are asked to mention that when purchasing their tickets in advance, so that the tour guides can make accommodations before tour patrons arrive, to insure a pleasurable experience for everyone. Groups of ten or more are also asked to contact the Box Office in advance to register their group.

'If you ask me if a traditional Swan Lake at the Mariinsky can have a black girl in the corps de ballet, I can tell you honestly that I don't have the answer. But I feel like telling you no.' JC Maillot

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces a new partnership with Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation to provide key support for FST to expand its Children's Scholarship Program, providing financial assistance to differently abled youth and those in need, as well as pilot a new program dedicated to elementary students on the Autism Spectrum.

Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, will offer Improv Classes for adults and teens at the Beginner and Intermediate levels this winter. Dreamcatcher revised our class levels recently to reflect the growth and diversity of our students. Those who want to continue their improv education have the opportunity to study further in the program by returning to the correct level. This way students can more deeply explore skills and gain experience in techniques that are only introduced in one session.

The Palace Theater is offering a behind the scenes tour of the historic venue on Wednesday, December 11 from 11:00 am a?" 12:30pm. 

On 14th November, stars of stage and screen will be joining young performers to celebrate 20 years of Shakespeare Schools Festival at a special 2019 Gala Dinner and Auction. The Shakespeare Schools Festival is the flagship project of the charity Shakespeare Schools Foundation (SSF).

China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd. (CAEG) presents the US premiere of an opera and dance musical production Lady Zhaojun starring Chinese multi-award singer Li Yugang. The performances will take place on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. and Monday, December 2, 2019 at 7:30 pm at the San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.

The Palace Theater is offering a behind the scenes tour of the historic venue on Saturday November 9 from 11:00 am a?" 12:30pm. The ninety-minute tour includes exploring areas of the venue not seen by the public and detailed information about the history and architecture provided by well versed tour guides.

The musical shows the competitiveness and intensity of high school cheerleading but never strays away from the themes of friendship, forgiveness, and sportsmanship.

St. Mary Academy - Bay View, a leader in all-girls education and experiential learning, announces its fall theatrical production, 'Radium Girls,' running November 1 and 2, in the Mercy Hall Auditorium on Bay View's campus in Riverside, Rhode Island.

Broadway veteran and regional theater actress Farah Alvin returns to her roots with her first solo nightclub act in many years, as The Green Room 42 invites her to their stages to do some of her favorite 70s tunes.

Broadway luminaries and local talent will join forces for a Gala concert production of the quintessential American musical, RAGTIME, a sweeping musical portrait of early-twentieth-century America that tells the story of three families in pursuit of the American Dream.