Brooklyn’s On Stage at Kingsborough is a performing arts center whose mission is to present culturally diverse, multidisciplinary performances. The website states, “We strive to create an environment where the arts are an accessible and integral part of life, and a community gathering place for inspiration, conversation, and breathtaking performances.” Concerts, plays, and dance recitals […]
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The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) had its spectacular opening celebration on October 18, 1997 that included performances by Wynton Marsalis, Chita Rivera, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Savion Glover, and the American Ballet Theater, a show that later aired on PBS’ Great Performances. NJPAC has continued its PBS association with the program American Songbook […]
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A long-time metro area favorite, guitarist/mandolinist/bassist and composer Joan Griffith brings and ensemble of friends to Jazz @ St. Barneys at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church in Plymouth, this Saturday, October 1 at 7 pm. With pianist Laura Caviani, drummer Dave Schmalenberger, and vocalist Prudence Johnson, this creative quartet will explore original compositions supporting the […]
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Looks like some fine fall weather and some very fine fall jazz coming our way, from our local stars to visiting masters and former residents. We also can enjoy one jazz season finale and another season opener. Big Gigs This Week Friday, September 30. It’s the wrap-up of the third All Originals Jazz season at Studio […]
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Grammy award-winning jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard will open the 2016-17 JazzMN Orchestra concert season on October 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ordway Concert Hall in downtown St Paul. Local favorite Connie Evingson will be the featured vocalist. A new venue for JazzMN, the Ordway Concert Hall provides an intimate setting where audiences can experience […]
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