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Guest conductor James Gaffigan is much-traveled, much in demand Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:06PMGuest conductor James Gaffigan takes the podium, conducting pianist Ingrid Fliter and the Seattle Symphony Orchestra on March 11 and 13.
Franklin school board considers sweeping cuts to make up for expected state-aid shortfall Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:03PMFRANKLIN — Ericka Truesdale is worried that her children may not be able to participate in extracurricular activities if before- and after-school busing is cut from Franklin Township's proposed 2010-2011 school budget.
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Filo Machado Joins Deanna Witkowski in Concert from 3/19-23 in VT, MA, NYC Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:45PMSao Paulo-based guitarist/vocalist Filo Machado joins New York pianist/vocalist Deanna Witkowski in East Coast performances on 3/19, 3/20, and 3/23 Witkowski's playing is consistently thrilling, and her musical imagination seems boundless. --All Music Guide Deanna plays as if she were writing a letter to someone who does not exist. Her piano announces all the autumns yet to come. -Guinga, Rio ...
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Regina Carter Reverse Thread Tour Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:31PMWorld renowned Jazz violinist Regina Carter is gearing up to release her newest album, Reverse Thread, with a tour throughout the United States. For Reverse Thread, Regina collected African folk music from a variety of sources and infused it with her own contemporary twist while remaining true to the musics' origins...
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Picking Up Where Dizzy Left Off Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:16PMIn the final five years of his career, trumpeter/bandleader Dizzy Gillespie celebrated and blended the pan-global influences that found a way into his music - and curiosity - throughout his career. He did so principally with his United Nation Orchestra.Pianist Danilo Perez (pictured), who joined Gil...
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records to Release Anima, the Debut Recording from Trombonist/Composer ... Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:00PMBROOKLYN JAZZ UNDERGROUND RECORDS To Release ANIMA, The Debut Recording From Trombonist/Composer MIKE FAHIE Featuring Bill McHenry, Ben Monder, Ben Street and Billy Hart! Available March 30 on BJURecords.com On March 30, 2010 Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records proudly releases the debut recording, Anima, from Ottawa-born, Brooklyn-based trombonist/composer Mike Fahie (pronounced "fay"), featuring ...
Crowded Haiti benefit show expected Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:48PMIts easy to give once, then forget. Haitis recovery from the recent devastating earthquake will take years, and the Clay Centers benefit concert at 4 p.m. Sunday is another way to help. Tickets for the event, co-sponsored by the Salvation Army, are $15 for...
CONTEST/GIVEAWAY: International Composing Competition "Scrivere in Jazz" Now Open for Submissions Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:46PMInternational Jazz Composing Competition "Scrivere in Jazz" now open for submissions A new performing section will award best emerging jazz singer The International Composing Competition "Scrivere in Jazz" is now open for submissions. This biennial event intends awarding the best big band compositions written by musicians of all nationalities. Besides, as it did in its last edition, "Scrivere in ...
The Giving Tree not just literature Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:40PMTracey Peters Those who first hear about The Giving Tree project might think of children’s author Shel Silverstein’s timeless story of a tree that generously gives to a young boy. After learning about the project, the book could be considered a close comparison.
Orchestras join national food drive Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:12PMFor the second year in a row, both orchestras in Southwest Florida will join the League of American Orchestras “Orchestras Feeding America” national food drive:* On Friday and Saturday, March 12-13, 2010, the Southwest Florida Symphony will collect food at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Patrons and community members are invited to drop off non-perishable food on at the ...
Conference presenters discuss attracting youth Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:31PMYoung adults have been leaving Iron County, Wis., for nine decades, never to return as permanent residents. Youth from Bardstown, Ky., leave home for college and fall in love with big-city life.
Edifier HCS5640: Hitting the right notes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:25PMIF you want to wake up the neighbours, the Edifier HCS5640 5.1-channel speaker system is just what you need.
History-making win pushes the envelope Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:18PMA female director has final broken through at the Oscars, writes Garry Maddox.
Moline school board makes tough cuts Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:12PMThe Moline School Board met Monday night to make some tough budget decisions to secure their future. Prior to making any cuts they heard from the public. Over 100 people showed up to give the board their two cents and to hear what decisions would be made. But there was one hot topic that was mentioned over and over again.
Parents find solace Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:58PMTony and Vicki Duris arrived at rehearsal to the most tragic sound.
'Fiddler on the Roof' at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts is fantastic Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:56PM“Ya Ha Deedle Deedle, Bubba Bubba Deedle Deedle Dum… .” (“If I were a Rich Man”)...
BVSD parents, teachers oppose proposal to change fifth-grade music Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:36PMThe Boulder Valley School District is looking to change or drop portions of its fifth-grade music program to free up teaching time for other subjects, address scheduling conflicts and cut the budget, but opponents of the proposed changes are fighting to keep the program intact.
Letters to the Editor: March 9, 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:36PMLetter of the Day: Work done, work to doEditor, Daily News:Last week Northern Trust Bank held its 12th-annual appreciation reception for the volunteers of Collier Harvest, with 90 volunteers in attendance.As Northern Trust President John Fumagalli commented, “We, as well as the hungry they feed in our neighborhoods, appreciate what these volunteers do for the needy.”Collier Harvest is an all ...
A-listers, Olympians mingle at Oscar after-parties Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:55AMLOS ANGELES — With his shaggy red hair, black leather jacket and skintight American flag-printed jeans, Olympic gold medalist Shaun White upstaged even glam Oscar winner Sandra Bullock at a pack of parties around town following the Academy Awards.
Arcade Fire Announce First Show in Two Years Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:50AMMontreal's dramatic indie rock orchestra, the Arcade Fire, is confirmed to perform at Ireland's Oxegen Festival, July 8-11 -- their first show in two years. The band last performed at Barack Obama's inauguration in January '09 -- watch video here -- and hasn't played proper tour dates since early 2008, when they did select shows in Japan and two gigs supporting Obama on the campaign trail in ...
The Gardens of Japan: earthly paradise Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49AMJapan's social history can be traced through Kyoto's gardens, finds Helena Attlee.
A-listers, Olympians mingle at Oscar after-parties Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49AMLOS ANGELES — With his shaggy red hair, black leather jacket and skintight American flag-printed jeans, Olympic gold medalist Shaun White upstaged even glam Oscar winner Sandra Bullock at a pack of parties around town following the Academy Awards. The snowboarder was one of a group of Olympic athletes who mingled...
Fela! Company Records Cast Album March 8; CD Due in June Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:47AMProducers Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Stephen and Ruth Hendel, and Roy Gabay have announced that the cast and band of the acclaimed new Broadway musical Fela!
Monday, March 8, 2010 | Overcast, 41 °F Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:43AMPhoto by Rachel Solomon. The Ballard High School orchestra rehearses during class. They are preparing for a trip to New York City to compete with other ensembles at the Riverside Church. CLICK FOR MORE PHOTOS.
Oscar casts glow on after-parties Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:42AMSunday night's Oscar celebration continued into the early-morning hours in Hollywood and USA TODAY reporters were on the scene at various parties.
Lucie Arnaz Has Full Plate With New CD, Ballroom Reading and CD Signing Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:32AMSinging actress Lucie Arnaz, who was recently joined by Raúl Esparza, Valarie Pettiford and Desi Arnaz, Jr. for Babalu: The American Songbook Goes Latin at the 92nd Street Y, has released a new solo recording.
3/8: Basketball, Bubbles and Jazz Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:31AMYour choices tonight: basketball (Go UCONN!), bubbly and jazz -- Take your pick or take in all 3!
Asheville Music School expands westward Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:45PMThe new location is in Patton Plaza, just west of the intersection of Haywood Street and Patton Avenue.
Oscar after-party a treat Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:44PMHOLLYWOOD We're just hours away from the big Oscar-cast, with many questions yet to be answered.
PNC Broadway Across America series lines up revivals, 2 new musicals Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:32PMA season without the Rockettes needs a touch of magic.
Here's the story ... of a lot of movies Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:30PMThe conductor of the Academy Awards orchestra has been given his instructions: As soon as you hear the words "I'd like to thank the Academy," cue the exit music.Perhaps his directive isn't quite that severe, but with the expanded best-picture field this year — it has doubled from five ...
Curtain will rise on classic 'Bohème' Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:16PMYoung, passionate love defeated by poverty and a fatal illness: The story is as old as the human race, yet it never loses its emotional wallop.Since its debut in Italy in 1896, Giacomo Puccini's "La Bohème," with its exquisite melodies and heartrending drama, has been on the Top 10 list of opera...
Acclaimed pianist, historic Bluthner piano join Apollo's Fire 'Mozart Celebration' Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMSergei Babayan this week will perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 iwith Apollo's Fire not on a modern Steinway grand, one of his preferred instruments, but on a Bluthner piano made in Leipzig, Germany, in 1877.
Upcoming arts events in northwestern Pennsylvania Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:09PMWittenberg choir to perform Saturday
Handel, Tamerlano, Royal Opera House, London Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:42AMWhether or not Placido Domingo’s presence would have lifted the dynamics of this decidedly flaccid evening one cannot say. It’s hard to imagine him amidst the dispassionate chic of Richard Hudson’s whiter than white gallery-like setting with its allusions to suns and moons and the universal orb of power.
2Day in the SCV: March 6, 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:38AMWelcome to The-Signal.com's "2day in the SCV," a compendium of today's events and a quick journey through the past, present and future.
Good Morning! Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:33AMGood morning, it’s Saturday March 6 and it’s shaping up as a warm and partly sunny day in Central Texas. It’s the 105th anniversary of the birth on a Central Texas farm of a baby boy who would grow up to be king.
Symphony Review: Performance has plenty of sax appeal Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:19AMBy SALLY VALLONGO SPECIAL TO THE BLADE The title of last night's Toledo Symphony Classics VI concert was catchy enough - Scheherazade and Sax Appeal - but it didn't do justice to the rich musical architecture of the program. And despite the small glitches - rough entrances, intonation issues, awkward endings - overall, the impact was strong, with something for nearly all musical tastes. In his ...
Director leaving at season's end Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:17AMMANSFIELD -- For seven years, the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra has followed the conducting hands of music director Robert Franz.
More than 100 to take stage in 'The Promise' Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:11AMA cast of more than 100 people will take the stage once again this year at Bethel Lutheran Church as it stages "The Promise," a musical drama portraying the life of Jesus Christ.
Arts cash plan is approved Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:11AMA SOUTH Asian dance charity struggling for money could be given a lifeline from taxpayers to help them continue working in Basingstoke.
Faith calendar Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:06AMLENTEN EVENSONG, with cathedral choir, traditionally sung to offer thanks for the past day and God's presence for the coming night, 5:30 p.m. March 7, Episcopal Cathedral of St. Andrew; 524-2822.
First Sunday Night Singing Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:02AMFirst Sunday Night Singing The Fairhaven Quartet will be featured at the First Sunday Night Singing at In Jesus Name Church, 2934 Sugarloaf Mountain Road. The service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday. Info: 685-3313.
MILFORD NOTES Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:47PMMILFORD NOTES
Letters to Datebook Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:43PMEditor - When I read the report on Internet porn addiction ("Putting lives on the line for porn," Feb. 22), I realize that the spirit of Cotton Mather is still with us. The new Puritans are the therapists, and instead of haranguing us from the pulpit, they...
NRO thanks the Summit Arts Council Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:41PMThe National Repertory Orchestra (NRO) would like to thank everyone who attended, supported and participated in the "Our World of Arts" event at the Arts Alive Gallery in Breckenridge on Feb. 20. This happening allowed attendees to mingle with Summit County Arts Council artists and learn about their art, passion, and inspiration while enjoying an extraordinary international culinary experience ...
Symphony orchestra unveils 2010-11 season Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:38PMThe West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2010-11 season.The season, which is the 10th with Grant Cooper as artistic director and conductor, focuses on six symphonic concerts with works by Rachmaninoff, Beethoven,Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, S...
Gifts, parties and celebs: L.A. readies for Oscars Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:32PMHollywood is in full-on Oscar mode.
How David Rockwell's Oscar Set Makes Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin Funnier [Exclusive] Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:24PMThe famed architect reprises his role as set designer for the Academy Awards. Yesterday, he gave us a backstage tour. At a rehearsal for the opening number of Sunday night's Oscar show at the Kodak Theatre, tiny, plain-clothed dancers pranced over glossy laser-cut laminate in a sparkly, white-on-white dream sequence of a world: "5-6-7-8." Seated in the audience, architect David Rockwell was ...
Gifts, parties and celebs: L.A. readies for Oscars Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:23PMLOS ANGELES - Hollywood is in full-on Oscar mode. The red carpet has been laid out in front of the Kodak Theatre , topped with a plastic sheet in case of rain. Traffic is snarled.