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The Newark Black Film Festival (NBFF), the longest running festival of its kind in the United States, kicks off its 43rd season on June 28 at the Newark Museum with 13th, Ava DuVernay's exploration of the history of race, justice and mass incarceration in the U.S., focusing on the nation's prisons that are disproportionately filled with African-Americans.

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble has scheduled an additional performance of the company's currently running production, Kiss, to raise funds for refugees, immigrants and displaced American families. All proceeds from the performance on Wednesday, June 14 at 8 p.m. will go to Santa Ana-based TIYYA Foundation.

Gingold Theatrical Group (David Staller, Artistic Director), best known for its PROJECT SHAW series at Symphony Space  - now in its 12th Season, continues to develop new works with its PRESS CUTTINGS: New Work Program.

Gingold Theatrical Group, best known for its PROJECT SHAW series at Symphony Space - now in its 12th Season, continues to develop new works with its PRESS CUTTINGS: New Work Program.

On May 20, 2017, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) will present "Little Boy Lost: One Child's Story of Life Behind Bars," a collaborative work that amplifies the voices of incarcerated youth through the story of 20-year-old Miami native Damien Duncan. The performance is part of YoungArts' celebrated Outside the Box series, which engages the community with free, multidisciplinary performances that take place outside of the iconic Jewel Box on the YoungArts Plaza.

Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), which creates community through American tap and contemporary percussive arts in world-class, innovative performance, education and outreach programs, hosts its 27th Jubalee Gala.

Ethiopian-American artist Meklit has shared a new video for her single 'I Want to Sing For Them All'. The jubilant video is currently streaming on Vibe.com

BWW Feature: 'Circus 1903': Death-defying humans ... and puppet elephants!

Ethiopian-American artist Meklit will release her new album When the People Move, the Music Moves Too on June 23rd with Six Degrees Records.

After two successful years Circus Hub is bigger and better than ever before - presenting larger venues and bigger companies, this years programme is packed full of high flying, spectacular acrobatics to marvel at.  2017's programme is truly international, with companies coming from Ethiopia, Colombia, Belgium, Ireland and Australia to offer Fringe audiences the best of world circus and cabaret.

THE BEE KEEPER, a documentary short film by director Briana Gallo, will screen at the Beverly Hills International Film Festival on Thursday, April 27th at 3PM.

Chickenshed's new play, Refugee Boy opens tonight Wednesday 19 April.  Our production is based on the novel by Benjamin Zephaniah which has been specially adapted for the stage by Lemn Sissay.

U.S. immigration policy is at a crossroads. Our tradition of being a safe haven for all is pitted against our emotionally charged desire to secure our borders. How this country views outsiders in the 21st century will determine whether we help or turn away those who land on our doorstep. In his debut memoir Gratitude in Low Voices (RosettaBooks; April 18, 2017; Hardcover $24.99), Dawit Gebremichael Habte chronicles his emotional journey from war-torn Eritrea to Kenya to asylum in the U.S.

???????The Film Society of Lincoln Center and African Film Festival, Inc. have joined forces once again, to present the 24th New York African Film Festival, May 3-9.

AWARD-WINNING opera producer Ellen Kent returns to Manchester following critically acclaimed tours of Carmen, Tosca and Die Fledermaus, bringing an opera festival of three new productions, boasting magnificent new sets. Aida with the grandeur of Egypt, La Boheme, the most romantic opera of all and Nabucco – the most special and iconic opera of all. Not to be missed! 

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Idan Raichel-Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 8PM. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.

Friends and family of all ages, it's time to get charged up for big time fun and the high-flying Big Top adventure of a lifetime as UniverSoul Circus returns to the New York metropolitan area. UniverSoul Circus, America's premier family entertainment attraction, delivers a brand new exciting production for all to enjoy in 2017. 

The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month of March.

NBCSN presents live primetime coverage of the 2017 TOKYO MARATHON this Sat., Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. ET - a unique U.S. TV primetime presentation of a major marathon.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces acclaimed director Liesl Tommy, who received a Tony nomination for her direction of Eclipsed by Danai Gurira on Broadway, will direct Steppenwolf's world premiere production of Pass Over by Antoinette Nwandu. The cast features ensemble member Jon Michael Hill and Cliff Chamberlain with one remaining role to be announced.

NBCSN presents live primetime coverage of the 2017 TOKYO MARATHON this Sat., Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. ET - a unique U.S. TV primetime presentation of a major marathon.

Songs For A New World is a rare kind of show, neither a musical nor a revue, but a song cycle, exploring immigration, war, motherhood, poverty, and the singular moments that transform our lives.

The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month of March.

Dance Now continues its Dance-mopolitan Series with the premiere of Places Please!, an evening-length duet created and performed by longtime collaborators Larry Keigwin and Nicole Wolcott of KEIGWIN + COMPANY.

Singer, songwriter and producer VASSY has once again topped the Billboard Dance Club charts with her #1 hit single 'Nothing To Lose.'