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WFMT to Mark 70 Years With All-Day Musical Celebration


WFMT will celebrate its 70th anniversary on Monday, December 13 with a day of exciting performances featuring an impressive roster of special guests. This all-day celebration will air/stream live from Northeastern Illinois University's 'Jewel Box' Recital Hall on 98.7FM, the website, and the WFMT app.

LIVE FROM NICHOLS CONCERT HALL Chamber Music Concert Series Begins April 11


The Music Institute of Chicago opens its concert home to family homes worldwide through the presentation of “Live from Nichols Concert Hall,” a free chamber music series April 11–May 2 streamed live from its historic Nichols Concert Hall. This series is part of the Music Institute's 90th anniversary year, which celebrates innovation, access, and excellence in music education, service to the community, and music performance. 

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents POLAR BEARS, BLACK BOYS & PRAIRIE FRINGED ORCHIDS


Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present the play Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids by playwright Vincent Terrell Durham on Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 2 p.m.

CSO's Robert Chen Helps Launch Music Institute's 90th


Two Chicago institutions, both committed to cultivating and spotlighting talented musicians, come together to recognize milestone anniversaries for the first in a series of collaborations.

Paulo Szot to Take Part in Bernstein's MASS Live Pre-Concert Panel


A virtual panel discussion will be livestreamed on Ravinia's Facebook page just prior to the broadcast of 'Bernstein's Mass at Ravinia,' beginning at 8:15PM Central Time. Ravinia President and CEO Welz Kauffman and Chief Conductor and Curator Marin Alsop will be joined by the Tony Award-winning singer/actor Paulo Szot and more!

Cedille Records Announces Nine Semifinalists in Emerging Artist Competition for Chicago-Based Musicians


In celebration of Cedille Records' upcoming 30th Anniversary and in furtherance of Cedille's mission to elevate Chicago artists, Cedille Records announces the semifinalists in its Emerging Artist Competition for Chicago area individual performers and ensembles. The winner of the competition will record and release an album on Cedille.

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents RAGTIME


The Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division Theatre and Music Departments present the musical Ragtime at 7:30 p.m. on November 15a?"16 and November 21a?"22, with matinee performances on Sunday, November 17 and Saturday, November 23 at 2 p.m., at the Malibu campus' Smothers Theatre.

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents THE TAMING OF THE SHREW


Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present The Taming of the Shrew on Wednesday, April 3 through Friday, April 5, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Malibu campus' Smothers Theatre.

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents Lisa Kron's WELL


Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present Well today, January 22 through Friday, January 25, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Malibu campus' Lindhurst Theatre. 

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents Lisa Kron's WELL


Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present Well on Tuesday, January 22 through Friday, January 25, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Malibu campus' Lindhurst Theatre. 

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents WELL


Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present Well on Tuesday, January 22 through Friday, January 25, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Malibu campus' Lindhurst Theatre. 

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents FALLING


Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present Falling today, September 25 through Friday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, September 29 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Malibu campus' Lindhurst Theatre.

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents FALLING


Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present Falling on Tuesday, September 25 through Friday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, September 29 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Malibu campus' Lindhurst Theatre.

Pepperdine University Presents MEDEA at Smother's Theatre


Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present Medea on Wednesday April 4 through Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, April 7 at 2 p.m. at the Malibu campus' Smothers Theatre.

Photo Flash: Grammy Winner Will Calhoun Performs at Opening Reception for Solo Exhibit at Casita Maria Gallery


Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education, Dancing in the Streets and City Lore in collaboration with SceneFour and KCC Productions celebrated multi-Grammy award winning Bronx musician, composer and artist-photographer Will Calhoun during the opening reception for his solo exhibition AZA: Rhythm on Canvas at Casita Maria Gallery in New York on April 22, 2016. Scroll down for photos. 

Opera Theatre of the Rockies to Present COSI FAN TUTTE


Colorado Springs audiences are in for a delicious musical adventure on April 9 & 10 when Opera Theatre of the Rockies and the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs team up to present Mozart's delightful opera buffa Così fan tutte. Two churches will host the performances, which will be fully-staged, costumed, and true to the 18th century as originally set by Mozart. The opera will be performed in the original Italian, with supertitles. The performances will be at First Christian Church (16 E. Platte) on Saturday, April 9 at 7:00 PM, and at First United Methodist Church (420 N. Nevada) on Sunday, April 10 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $30 and $35 for adults, and $10 for students and can be obtained at Meeker Music (624 N. Tejon), by calling 719-646-3127, or online at www.operatheatreoftherockies.org.

THE FANTASTICKS and ZANNA, DON'T Coming Up at The Mezzanine


The Mezzanine closes a hit-packed 2015 and kicks off another great year with two blockbuster musicals mounted in the one-of-a-kind local space and headlined by Colorado Springs Conservatory alums, regional and national performers, as well as, in one case, members of an original cast.

Pikes Peak Opera League Presents A NIGHT OF UNEXPECTED SONG Tonight


Pikes Peak Opera League has announced 'A Night of Unexpected Song' reception and concert tonight, April 28, 2015 at Broadmoor Community Church (315 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO).

Pikes Peak Opera League to Present A NIGHT OF UNEXPECTED SONG, 4/28


Pikes Peak Opera League has announced 'A Night of Unexpected Song' reception and concert on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Broadmoor Community Church (315 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO).

Shakespeare Theatre Company's Family Week at THE TEMPEST Begins Today


From today, December 13-20 the Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) presents a special Family Week, featuring free programming for families and children of all ages that includes special events and activities at each mainstage performance of The Tempest.

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