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Kings of Leon to perform at MTV Awards
The MTV Australia Awards are going international this year, with a performance by chart toppers Kings of Leon to be beamed in from New Zealand. The US group, nominated for best video and best rock vi
The West Australian |
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Musical will benefit Olympia education foundation
Musical will benefit Olympia education foundation
The Olympian |
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PROGRESS: Area performing arts groups
The following are synopses of area performing arts groups and what styles of plays each stage hosts:
The News-Herald |
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Camerata director aims for relevancy with jolt of excitement
Nestled among the works by Renaissance composers, Brahms and some accomplished living composers in the Pittsburgh Camerata's latest program is one unfamiliar name: Jon Foreman. ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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PG ShowPlane: Broadway on sale
For its 89th ShowPlane, heading to Broadway May 6-10, the Post-Gazette offers an all-musical, all-Big Apple menu with a twist of limey, at the lowest price in five years. ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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An "Angry Young Man" performs to Twyla Tharp's Tony-winning choreography
An "Angry Young Man" performs to Twyla Tharp's Tony-winning choreography matched with Billy Joel's music in the dance extravaganza "Movin' Out" at the Benedum Center Friday through next Sunday (412-456-6666).
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Mass. high school music director dies on trip
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The music director at a Northborough high school has died while on a trip to Greece with the school's jazz band. ...
The Nashua Telegraph |
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Pro violinist boosts high school orchestra's sound
Lauren Kozuchowsky is learning advanced violin techniques from a master at McDowell High School.
Centre Daily Times |
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Music scene shifts to different parts of city
Live music in Pittsburgh is alive and well, it's just moved to new locations.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Literary calendar
RARE BIRDS OF JAZZ: Local authors Nan Watkins and Thomas Rain Crowe present their book, “Rare Birds: Conversations with Legends of Jazz and Classical Music,” at Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., Asheville, 3 p.m. Call 254-6734.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Beloved Algonquin Regional teacher is remembered
Dennis Wrenn, a veteran educator who taught those around him about the joys of music and traveling the world, was remembered for his dedication yesterday at Algonquin Regional High School.
The MetroWest Daily News |
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Meal, music to aid Not Bread Alone
AMHERST - With more hungry people seeking hot meals and dwindling funding to prepare them, those who provide meals three days a week are hoping many in the community will turn out to eat soup and listen to music.
The Republican |
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Signature's Hit Helen Hayes-Nominated Les Miz Ends Feb. 22
Signature Theatre's innovative new resident production of the international hit musical, Les Misérables, flush with 13 Washington, DC-area Helen Hayes Award nominations, ends its extended run Feb. 22 in Arlington, VA. The weekend shows are sold out, a spokesperson said.
Playbill |
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Orchestra to present classical masterworks
The Danville Symphony Orchestra is warming up for an evening filled with joyful classical masterworks.
The Danville Commercial-News |
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Civilians Musical This Beautiful City Opens Off-Broadway Feb. 22
The Civilians' new musical, This Beautiful City, officially opens Off-Broadway Feb. 22 at The Vineyard Theatre following previews that began Feb. 3. Performances continue through March 15.
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Critics’ picks: This week’s best bets
George Duke and Rachelle Ferrell will headline Friday’s “Legends Of” concert, the annual fundraiser for the Auntie Karen Foundation, an organization that seeks to enlighten students through arts education. The music starts at 8 p.m. at the Koger Center. Duke, an experimental jazz keyboardist, can also play smooth jazz. As a former member of Frank Zappa’s band, Duke was a pioneer player of ...
The State |
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Entertainment Calendar
SUNDAY LAKELAND CONCERT BAND Lakeland WHEN: Pre-concert entertainment at 1:45 p.m., concert at 2:30 p.m. TICKETS: Free. LOCATION: Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHANCEL CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA Lakeland
The Lakeland Ledger |
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Brass Band Festival gears up for 20th year
The 2009 Great American Brass Band Festival will have a variety of events and aspects that reflect its 20th anniversary.
The Danville Advocate-Messenger |
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New Hampshire's 'free' libraries are community gems
Among the delights of small New England towns are their libraries. Perhaps more than in any other part of the country, nearly every hamlet its own library - often the fanciest building in town, probably dating to around the turn of the last century and sometimes sporting the name of its local benefactor.
Concord Monitor |
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Arts essential to a solid education
Upon hearing that the music and art programs in Albemarle County are being threatened by double-block scheduling, I was appalled.
The Daily Progress |
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Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Allegro" finally revealed
Courtesy of Sony ClassicsThe first complete recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1947 musical, "Allegro," has a cast including Audra McDonald, Nathan Gunn, Marni Nixon and Stephen Sondheim. REVIEW Allegro (Masterworks Broadway) For 62 years, most lovers of musical theater have...
The Cleveland Plain Dealer |
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Trade-in drive helps symphony
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra has announced an innovative fundraising partnership with AbundaTrade.com. Patrons can help support the orchestra by trading in their old CDs, DVDs and books to AbundaTrade.com at performances during this concert season or at the company's Mount Pleasant warehouse at 498 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 100.
The Post and Courier |
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The Singers Companye
Performance of music of Native America. Feb. 22, 3 p.m.; $10, $8, $5, free for UA students Guzzetta Recital Hall (330) 972-8301
West Side Leader & South Side News Leader |
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N.Y. jazzman teaches James River High band
New York jazz trumpeter and composer Steven Bernstein is in town to play some gigs and record with the local band Fight the Big Bull. Bryan Hooten, a member of the band, invited Bernstein to teach a workshop for the James River High School jazz band, under his direction, in Chesterfield County. Bernstein, also a bandleader and arranger, is also teaching workshops at Virginia Commonwealth ...
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
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Things to Do Today: Feb. 22, 2009
Music DISNEY ON ICE: 1 p.m. Tickets $14-$37. "Mickey & Minnies Magical Journey" is the theme of this years show. Charleston Civic Center. Call 304-342-5757, visit
The Charleston Gazette |
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