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PHOTOS: ASH Theatre gets in the act with “Sister Act”
ASH Theatre will present “Sister Act” Friday through Sunday at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center in downtown Alexandria. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 for students, $12 for seniors and military, and $15 general admission. Tickets can be purchased online at ashtheatre.ludus.com. Melinda Martinez/The Town Talk ASH…
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Friday evenings at Roasted Granola Cafe: go-to spot for experiencing arts of many types
Peter Lehman plays theorbo at the cafe. Susan Gilbert photo Louise Grasmere, Adrian Thomas, Tino D’Agostino, Peter Lehman of quartet C#-7b5. Susan Gilbert photo Local venue hosts a wide range of creative events each weekend “Roasted Granola Fridays” has become known for being a go-to at the end of the work week — hosting music, art…
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North Carolina theater to host final concert before closing for renovations
The Stevens Center will host its final concert Friday night before the theater closes for renovations next week.Click video player above to hear from Vice Chancellor for Economic Development and Chief of Staff Jim DeCristo.Top Stories Pilot Mountain police chief suspended, town’s police department under investigation North Carolina auditor Beth Wood to resign following new…
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Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center plans Stand Up Comedy Series
Mark Turcotte Contributed photo A Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series event is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at The Blind Pig Next Level, 11 Mechanic St. in Gardiner.Hosted by Mark Turcotte, the event will feature some of New England’s funniest comics presenting their unique brand of humor. Those who attend can hear…
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Can joy of the arts bring us together? A Boston project tests the idea.
BOSTON — On a chilly night in the Roxbury neighborhood, dozens of people — White, Black, Asian American, straight, gay, nonbinary, you name it — gathered for an invitation-only event that was equal parts about making art and making friends. Seated on the stage were Yo-Yo Ma, the celebrated cellist, and Liza Donnelly, the New…
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Clef Club receives $250,000 grant from city of Philadelphia
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts has received a $250,000 grant to aid in repairs to the building’s infrastructure. The grant for the historic jazz club will go towards its $1.2…
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‘The Nutcracker’ at The Hanover Theatre takes a magical journey of 15 years
The upcoming performances of “The Nutcracker” at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts Nov. 24 to 26 will mark 15 years that the ballet has been staged there since the renovated theater opened in 2008. “Year number 15. This should be a celebratory year,” said Jennifer Agbay, director of dance at the…
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Vilar Performing Arts Center provides an elevated theater experience in Beaver Creek
Personalized service, lower ticket prices, complimentary underground parking, and proximity to the stage make VPAC a standout among area performing arts venues.Teri Fotheringham/Courtesy photo Just steps from the ski slopes in the heart of Beaver Creek Village, the Vilar Performing Arts Center’s ideal location makes attending a show easy and stress-free from start to finish. It’s…
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CYT’s Lion King Jr. at Hononegah Performing Arts Centre
CYT Rockford is bringing a live theatrical production of The Lion King Jr. to Hononegah Performing Arts Centre Nov 16-19. Previous CYT shows, performed in Rockton’s biggest theater, have included The Wizard of Oz, Annie Jr., Madagascar Jr., The Spongebob Musical, Willy Wonka Jr., and A Christmas Carol. The musical tells the story of the epic adventures of a…
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Williamsburg performance arts venue gets big boost with tourism funding
WILLIAMSBURG — Members of the city’s performing arts community gave a round of applause earlier this week as the city took a step forward to making dreams of a performing arts venue a reality. During a meeting at the Stryker Center on Monday, Williamsburg City Council voted unanimously to approve Tourism Development Grant funding recommendations…
