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Seacoast Repertory Theatre, in conjunction with the Seacoast Music Collaborative and WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio, presents 'Roots Night at the Rep,' an extraordinary evening of rock ?n' roll, blues, folk and more on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 8pm, featuring Wooden Eye, along with special guests Dave Gerard, Dawn Boyer and Brett Hartenbach.

Judith Owen, the Welsh singer-songwriter who continues to garner praise from discerning critics, begins an exclusive, two-week engagement at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, for two weeks beginning March 25.

Judith Owen, the Welsh singer-songwriter who continues to garner praise from discerning critics, begins an exclusive, two-week engagement at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, for two weeks beginning March 25.

Credited as one of the best voices of all time to emerge from Africa, Vusi Mahlasela shares his musical artistry in the opening performance of his 2009 national tour at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, February 7 at 8 p.m. This performance is part of the planet Ordway Target World Music series. Sung in six different languages, Mahlasela's music recalls an Apartheid-scarred South Africa while rejoicing in the promise of a better future. He has expressed these sentiments of hope in his many recordings and artistic collaborations with renowned musicians Dave Matthews (who credits Mahlasela as being 'one of the most important influences in my life'), Ladysmith Black Mombazo, Xavier Rudd and Paul Simon. Mahlasela describes his artistic role as a blend of guitarist, percussionist, poet, composer, arranger, bandleader and performer. After touring intensely around the globe for years, Mahlasela still takes time away from these roles and devotes his gifts to critical social causes. Serving as an ambassador to Nelson Mandela's 46664 Foundation, Mahlasela works passionately to raise awareness of global aids and HIV.

Credited as one of the best voices of all time to emerge from Africa, Vusi Mahlasela shares his musical artistry in the opening performance of his 2009 national tour at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, February 7 at 8 p.m. This performance is part of the planet Ordway Target World Music series. Sung in six different languages, Mahlasela's music recalls an Apartheid-scarred South Africa while rejoicing in the promise of a better future. He has expressed these sentiments of hope in his many recordings and artistic collaborations with renowned musicians Dave Matthews (who credits Mahlasela as being 'one of the most important influences in my life'), Ladysmith Black Mombazo, Xavier Rudd and Paul Simon. Mahlasela describes his artistic role as a blend of guitarist, percussionist, poet, composer, arranger, bandleader and performer. After touring intensely around the globe for years, Mahlasela still takes time away from these roles and devotes his gifts to critical social causes. Serving as an ambassador to Nelson Mandela's 46664 Foundation, Mahlasela works passionately to raise awareness of global aids and HIV.

Media industry website Broadcasting & Cable.com has revealed that musician John Mayer is currently at work shooting a variety show pilot for the CBS Network. CBS Network entertainment president Nina Tassler discussed the project at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Los Angeles. Tassler expressed the potential that the pilot could end up becoming a series of specials or a full series. Mayer hosted the short lived 'John Mayer Has a TV Show' which aired for a single episode on VH1 in 2004.

In 1980, Saint Paul resident Sally Ordway Irvine challenged her community to help her create a performing arts venue in which her dream of offering 'everything from opera to the Russian circus' could be realized. She set an example by making the first donation to a fund that eventually built Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. The $46 million center opened to the public on January 1, 1985, Sally had contributed $7.5 million-and her family had matched that amount. Certainly, Sally's vision is alive today in Ordway Center's dizzying schedule of theater, dance, music, family events, and educational programs. Ordway Center is also the proud sponsor of the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists which opened its doors in September 2005. Ordway Center contains the 1,900 seat Main Hall, the intimate 306 seat McKnight Theatre; two large rehearsal halls, and magnificent lobbies on each floor, including the second floor Marzitelli Foyer, a spacious, two story lobby encircled by a glass facade.

Parsons Dance presents the World Premiere of REMEMBER ME, a collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band. Program A premieres the new evening-length work with EVOC's two lead vocalists live onstage with Parsons Dance. Program B will feature Parsons Dance favorites: the jazzy Fill the Woods with Light, Swing Shift, Ebben, My Sweet Lord, Shining Star, and the stroboscopic Caught.

PARSONS DANCE presents a World Premiere collaboration with the lead vocalists and music of the Grammy Award-nominated EAST VILLAGE OPERA COMPANY The Joyce Theater, January 6 - 18, 2009. Tuesday, January 6th at 7:30pm (Program B) Wednesday, January 7th at 7:30pm (Program B) Thursday, January 8th at 8pm (Program A) Friday, January 9th at 8pm (Program A)

Parsons Dance presents the World Premiere of an all-new, as-yet-untitled collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band. Program A premieres the new evening-length work with EVOC's two lead vocalists live onstage with Parsons Dance. Program B will feature Parsons Dance favorites, including Caught and Nascimento.

PARSONS DANCE presents a World Premiere collaboration with the lead vocalists and music of the Grammy Award-nominated EAST VILLAGE OPERA COMPANY The Joyce Theater, January 6 - 18, 2009. Tuesday, January 6th at 7:30pm (Program B) Wednesday, January 7th at 7:30pm (Program B) Thursday, January 8th at 8pm (Program A) Friday, January 9th at 8pm (Program A)

Parsons Dance presents the World Premiere of an all-new, as-yet-untitled collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band. Program A premieres the new evening-length work with EVOC's two lead vocalists live onstage with Parsons Dance. Program B will feature Parsons Dance favorites, including Caught and Nascimento.

Parsons Dance presents the World Premiere of an all-new, as-yet-untitled collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band. Program A premieres the new evening-length work with EVOC's two lead vocalists live onstage with Parsons Dance. Program B will feature Parsons Dance favorites, including Caught and Nascimento.

Parsons Dance presents the World Premiere of an all-new, as-yet-untitled collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band.

On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA will host the Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and present 31 Awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film, as well as two Princess Grace Statue Awards to artists who have previously won Awards and have shown achievement and growth in their respective fields. Every year, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) proudly awards these grants at its annual gala to support its mission of providing crucial support to emerging artists in America.

The Highline Ballroom has made the following additions and revisions to its upcoming lineup of performers.

On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA will host the Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and present 31 Awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film, as well as two Princess Grace Statue Awards to artists who have previously won Awards and have shown achievement and growth in their respective fields.

On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA will host the Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and present 31 Awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film, as well as two Princess Grace Statue Awards to artists who have previously won Awards and have shown achievement and growth in their respective fields. Every year, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) proudly awards these grants at its annual gala to support its mission of providing crucial support to emerging artists in America.

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jon Steingart and Jenny Wiener, Executive Producers) announces the sassy, uncensored comedy of RUTH AND ESTHER'S LEMONADE REVUE and cutting edge music from Theo Eastwind's full band, WINDSHAKE!

Highline Ballroom announces new shows for August.