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Home Free for the Holidays: A Night of Harmony and Celebration at the Oxford Performing Arts Center
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center is set to host a spectacular sold-out event, “Home Free for the Holidays,” featuring the sensational a cappella group Home Free on Thursday, November 30th at 7:00 pm. Home Free, known for their impeccable harmonies and captivating performances, has taken the music world by storm since their…
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Relive the magic: Celebrating nearly 60 years of “The Nutcracker” at UNCSA
Since its debut in 1966, the UNCSA production of “The Nutcracker” has been a beloved and time-honored tradition. In the almost 60 years since its first performance, the ballet has grown from being pieced together with Halloween costumes, borrowed furniture and rented sets into a state-of-the-art production in which thousands of students have danced. The…
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A Christmas Carol: The Broadway Musical (with photo gallery)
Claire Theater to present Lynden Performing Arts Guild’s show through Dec. 10 LYNDEN — I think we’ve all worked at one time or another for a Scrooge.
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Bob Dylan Lets The Revered Catalog Do The Talking At Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center (SHOW REVIEW)
The amazing acoustic confines of New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark played host to the first of two sold-out shows from the legendary Bob Dylan on Monday night November 20th. With a setlist focusing heavily on 2020’s Rough and Rowdy Ways, Dylan and his band (Bob Britt – guitar, Tony Garnier – bass, Donnie…
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UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Percussion & Wind Ensembles – University of West Florida Newsroom
The performance will feature the percussion studio and Woodwind studios along with their respective ensembles beginning with Flute Choir, performing works by J.S. Bach, Grant Horsley, and more. Next, the Saxophone Ensemble will perform “Quintette” by Jerome Savari and “Diffusion” for Saxophone Quartet by Gordon Goodwin. Finishing the program is the Percussion Ensemble performing selections by Gustav Holst, Brian Nozny and…
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Review: Dallas’ American Baroque Opera performs long forgotten John Eccles ‘Semele’
Even Handel’s operas were little known before revivals sparked by the composer’s 1985 tercentenary. Since then, enterprising opera companies have explored other operas of the baroque period. Dallas’ 6-year-old American Baroque Opera Company has delved into long-forgotten works, with increasingly accomplished performances. Even among extensively experienced operagoers, few would recognize the name John Eccles. But…
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Historic Sebastiani Theatre gets OK for expansion
The Sonoma Planning Commission last week unanimously approved a new screening room and kitchen to be added to the Sebastiani Theatre, signaling the largest physical changes in the venue’s history. Nearly 5,000 square feet will be added to the back of the theater to add flexibility to host live performances on stage, acquire a wine…
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PuSh International Performing Arts Festival unveils 2024 program, with works from as far away as China, Brazil, and Australia,
THE PUSH INTERNATIONAL Performing Arts Festival unveiled the programming for its annual event January 18 to February 4—and the multidisciplinary roster spans work from 15 countries, including Mexico, Australia, France, Haiti, and Brazil. Amid the offerings is a circus-dance hybrid set entirely amid a sculptural paper set; an installation that re-creates a Palestinian refugee camp…
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Artists, cultural organizations in Palm Beach County to receive $11m support
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is dishing out millions of dollars to the local arts and cultural sector over the next year. A $10.6 million campaign aims to fund diverse grants and fellowships for creative professionals in the Palm Beaches. It comes on the heels of the Cultural Council’s new “Whimsy & Wonder”…
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The Aetos Center is a venue for national touring acts. It’s also a high school
“Club illuminate is popping!” “I never want this night to end!” Scattered cheering breaks out. “End? What do you mean end? We haven’t even gotten to dance with these lovely people yet!” More cheering. “That’s right, we going all night! I need you out. Your. SEATS!” Airhorn sound effect. More cheering. Dance music. It’s Wednesday,…