Magic was in the air at this year’s Friends Fall Luncheon to benefit Riverside Theatre, which featured a mind-blowing show by renowned magician Michael Ammar, and outstanding performances by students starring in Riverside’s educational and outreach programs, followed by a delicious lunch at tables set up in the Orchid Lobby and Waxlax Theatre. “Today is…

The Laugh Lounge, a great time full of laughs appropriate for everyone, is set to take place Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. This event is a side-splitting evening of top-notch stand-up that is perfect for those who want a night of celebration without the late-night hassle.…

Daily Hampshire Gazette – Arts Briefs: Bach and rock in Northampton, cumbia in Amherst, and more <!– !function(n){if(!window.cnxps){window.cnxps={},window.cnxps.cmd=[];var t=n.createElement(‘iframe’);t.display=’none’,t.onload=function(){var n=t.contentWindow.document,c=n.createElement(‘script’);c.src=’//cd.connatix.com/connatix.playspace.js’,c.setAttribute(‘async’,’1′),c.setAttribute(‘type’,’text/javascript’),n.body.appendChild(c)},n.head.appendChild(t)}}(document); –> <!– –> <!– –> The volunteer theater company Valley Players will hold auditions for the play “Love Letters” by appointment only on Monday, Jan. 6, and Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m.…

Greenville’s performing arts community in 2024 saw major changes and enjoyed robust ticket sales but also mourned the loss of a prominent arts leader. Among the most significant arts events of the year was a major changing of the guard at the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Lee Mills began his tenure in September as conductor and music director of the…

Galveston early next year plans to launch a weeklong festival during the slow tourist season that will focus on a wide range of art and artists.

The Montgomery Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is having an impact on the cultural life of Alabama. “MPAC is in the center of Alabama’s state capitol.” Hosting entertainment in downtown Montgomery, MPAC is a state of the art, 1,800- seat facility for musical and dancing performances, comedians and plays. Located at 201 Tallapoosa Street in downtown…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Rodney Carrington, the celebrated comedian, actor, singer, and writer, is set to return to the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center on Friday, January 24, 2025. Known for his blend of sharp humor and musical talent, Carrington promises an evening of laughter and entertainment. As a platinum-recording artist, Carrington has released eight major-label…

RHINEBECK, N.Y. — “Shrek The Musical” is set to take the stage at the CENTER for Performing Arts starting Saturday, Jan. 4, according to an announcement.The musical, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, features music by Jeanine Tesori and a book by David Lindsay-Abaire. The musical, focusing on themes of acceptance and finding your…

Kick off the New Year with dance and be the first to see three new performances on the East End. The inaugural “Dance Out East” will be presented January 9 through 11 at The Church in Sag Harbor, Guild Hall in East Hampton and The Watermill Center. The three performances culminate weeklong creative residencies and…

On Tuesday, Dagny McKinley with Undiscovered Earth and Karl Bunker owner of Wildhorse Steamboat, LLC shared their excitement about a new collaboration that will reimagine The Wildhorse Stadium Cinemas creating a movie and performance space for the community. “We’re excited about having Undiscovered Earth and Dagny in there,” Bunker said Tuesday morning. “Just having somebody…