We’re getting a lot of great performances around here lately. On Thursday night, a fresh program from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra was played with passion and elegance under guest conductor Yutaka Sado. The Tchaikovsky Pathétique Symphony was gripping start to finish, and Sado and pianist Alessandro Taverna made a brilliant case for Benjamin Britten’s Piano…

The Butts County School System held a ribbon-cutting for the new $14.9 million Butts County Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. The building officially hosted its first performance presented by the Jackson High School Concert Band and Symphonic Band at 7 p.m. The center, which was funded through Education Special Purpose…

1 hour ago By WVUA 23 News Reporter JD Zasa A local school got its students out of classroom chairs and into some fun learning activities on Thursday. The Alberta School of Performing Arts hosted the Fallin’ into Math and Literacy Fall Festival, featuring carnival games focused on reading and math alongside carnival-style treats. School…

MANSFIELD, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Local law enforcement agencies in Mansfield-Richland County are once again hosting the ‘Cram the Cruiser’ event this weekend at several local stores. The event is aimed at collecting non-perishable food items to help replenish the stocks of local food banks. Residents might notice a patrol car parked outside their local grocery…

SHELBY, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Pioneer Career & Technology Center is proud to announce The Renaissance Performing Arts Theatre as the Ralph Phillips Business Partner of the Year. Inspired by Ralph Phillips and Phillips Manufacturing & Tower Company, this 17-year tradition is one of great honor. The award was created to recognize outstanding businesses that support…

One of the preeminent young vocalists in the U.S. will sing next year in Hampton Roads, courtesy of the Virginia Arts Festival. Samara Joy, who won two 2023 Grammy Awards — for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best New Artist — will bring her captivating voice and commanding stage presence to Virginia Beach in June. The festival…

The new ‘IGNITE’ Performing Arts Academy has officially been launched at Melton’s SMB College Group campus. Launch night for IGNITE Performing Arts Academy at Melton college A black tie event gave prospective students a chance to speak to lecturers and support team, network with industry professionals and some of the college’s talented alumni and also…

Cabaret & Concert News Original Cast of Peter Allen’s Legs Diamond to Reunite at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts The short-lived 1988 gangster musical Legs Diamond will live again. Peter Allen The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts has announced a special reunion of original cast members from Peter Allen’s…

Open mics are typically for comedy, but Myron’s is holding one for singing at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20. Enjoy jazz standards, show tunes, pop hits and more as Michael Orland, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Ashley Argota Torres host. The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m. Nov. 20, thesmithcenter.com Click here for your…

A new performing arts school is to be opened by a Haverhill mum – and it will be the first step towards her ultimate dream becoming a reality. Aspire Performing Arts – Haverhill, is being launched by Aylish Baxter, the holder of a diploma in musical theatre from Bodyworks, in Cambridge, where she trained in…