Houston International Festival 2011
The Silk Road trade route.
The popular Houston International Festival is back for 2011 and as always the entertainment lineup is spectacular. The theme of this year’s iFest is “The Silk Road: Journey Across Asia”. iFest is a festival that celebrates diversity, fosters learning about different cultures and creating global citizens through education. The festival is a 510(c3) nonprofit; funds not used to cover the cost of the festival itself are used to fund arts and education for...
February 17th, 2011 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: culture, festival, music
Celebrate Jewish Culture at the Chutzpah! Festival
The Chutzpah! Festival of dance, theatre and music celebrates contemporary Jewish culture with shows and performers in venues around Vancouver until Sunday, February 27.
The main venue is the Norman Rothstein Theatre, but there are also performances at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Presentation House Theatre Venue nightclub, and the Commodore Ballroom This years festival includes an artist residency program that brings together dancers and choreographers from Israel and Canada.
Kibbutz
A newcomer...
February 15th, 2011 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dance, Jewish culture, music, theater
Music and Memorabalia at the Prophouse Cafe
... Cafehas been around for the last two years and is probably one of the East End’s best kept secrets. I only recently discovered it after a musician friend told me how she’d gone in for a coffee out of curiosity, saw the 1957 Heinzman piano, a showpiece in the cafe, and sat down to play it. The cafe is full of curious, interesting objects out of the past, from the array of colourful retro lamps that hang from the ceiling, the glass cases of ceramic cats including the ubiquitous black...
February 5th, 2011 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cafe, music, Restaurant. bar
A Chocolate Lovers Delight in Glendale
... compositions are done in the ‘open air;’ and second, the First Saturdays event will debut, with more than 20 artists taking part as well as live music performances, all taking place along the newly revamped pedestrian alleyway just off of 58th Avenue.
Cooking Demonstrations on Saturday will be held inside the Fountain Terrace of the Glendale Civic Center (map) next to the author’s workshop and cake show. Tempting appetizers, Crepes and Romantic Chicken Mole will be the highlights of...
January 29th, 2011 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Art, chocolate, cooking, festival, music
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Visits DC
... this concert is a rare opportunity to see this 3-time Grammy award-winning singing group who’s roots go back to South Africa miners traditional music called isicathamiya, which is a characterized as a loudly and powerful harmonic blend of voices.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo were featured on Paul Simon’s 1986 Graceland CD, which help them gain worldwide recognition.
First formed in South Africa in 1964, the group of nine male singers was so good that they were often excluded from competing in...
January 17th, 2011 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: entertainment, music
Christchurch Highlights
... also has a raging social scene – well, again, raging compared to elsewhere on the island. One of the main things are the live music venues – pubs with free music and a stocked bar. I found this a great way to meet locals, other travelers, and just enjoy a nice evening. The tough thing will be choosing where to go – as you can see on this handy venue map, there are around 30 venues just in a few square blocks of downtown! Local rock singers, smooth jazz musicians, and other...
January 14th, 2011 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, city tour, food, music, top-feature
Hawaiian Moments in Seattle
Yes, it’s rainy and gray outside, but Sunday evening you can warm up with some fabulous Hawaiian music and entertainment in the first of three shows in the Perfect Moments in the Island of Hawai’i concert series. The series kicks off with a Sunday performance by Makana, with special guest, Taimane Gardner.
Makana is a slack key guitar master and is considered one of the top three guitarists in the U.S. Esquire Magazine had this to say: “Slack key guitar music, indigenous to Hawaii,...
January 8th, 2011 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: music
The Calabash Bistro: Caribbean Food, Art and Music
... from the dining area upstairs that offers an exotic Caribbean menu to the gallery space in the downstairs lounge where you can enjoy art, music, food and drink.
My friend and I stopped in for a quick meal before taking in a movie around the corner at Tinseltown (map). The bistro has only been open since last summer but judging from the busy kitchen and crowded tables, it has already become a popular downtown venue. We were warmly greeted by Sam, one of the owners, who took me on a mini tour...
December 6th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Art, bar, music, restaurant
A Doo-Wop New Year’s Eve at DC’s Carlyle Club
... Great Pretender”) at the enjoyable retro-jazz club, The Carlyle Club in Alexandria, Virginia.
This New Year’s Eve party come complete with live music, dancing, party favors, and the classic midnight champagne toast and optional dinner.
DC area native Joe Coleman joined the classic doo-wop group in 1992, to fill a spot in one of the group’s several incarnations. The Platters were first formed in 1953, and of the original line up of 5 singers, only one is still alive. Since the early...
November 21st, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dancing, jazz, music, New Year's Eve
Holiday Gospel Music in Black Nativity
Put a little soul into your holidays with a performance of Black Nativity, a re-telling of the Christmas story through the words of the great American poet, Langston Hughes. Traditional carols are sung gospel style by the entirely black cast, and the stage is turned into a joyous “nondenominational church” that unites artists and audiences of different faiths, ages, backgrounds and beliefs through the heart-stirring power of song, story and dance.
The production begins in the dark, as singers...
November 20th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: christmas, holidays, music, theater
The Elegance of Opera in New York City
... This symbol of high culture in Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan still exudes that atmosphere of class where opera aficionados, music fans, and those who simply love a good spectacle pile into the magnificent opera house for a night of entertainment. Put your best high heels on and prepare to be amazed.
Opera, similar to many other forms of music, enters unchartered waters when it is performed live. The acoustics of the Metropolitan Opera House are even more impressive than the...
November 15th, 2010 | Jessica Colley | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: architecture, culture, featuredarticle, music, opera, top-feature
Old School with Rickie Lee Jones
... Lee Jones (1979) and Pirates (2001) to the stage in their entirety.
Throughout her career, she’s recorded over a dozen CDs, some with original music, other being compilations of classic covers from legendary artists such as The Beatles, Marvin Gaye, Steely Dan, and even a version of David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel.”
Her career took off in 1979 with her self-titled album Rickie Lee Jones and the bluesy acoustic guitar Top 10 hit “Chuck E.’s in Love. ” The tune helped redefine...
November 11th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arlington, jazz, music
Upcoming Concerts: Houston
... on your dancing shoes and practice your best moves! As always, there are great shows just around the corner in Houston. Here is a list of upcoming musical acts appearing around the city; click on the links to purchase tickets.
Verizon Wireless Theater
The Verizon Wireless Theater is located at 520 Texas St. (map). Parking is available in the Theater District Underground Parking Garage, $7 per car. The venue also offers valet parking for $10.
Tuesday November 2: Sarah McLachlan – Ticket prices...
October 25th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concert, Events, music
Intimate Photos of Elvis at the National Portrait Gallery
Elvis at 21, Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer is a collection of over 40 stunning and intimate black and white photographs of The King, Elvis Presley, when he was just 21 years old.
The collection of photos document the singer just as he was exploding onto the national stage. In January 1956, RCA released his first single, “Heartbreak Hotel” with the b-side tune “I Was the One”. Heartbreak Hotel catapulted to number 1 on Billboard’s Pop Singles Chart and became Elvis’s first...
October 15th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: museum, music, photography
Coastal Jazz: The Great Classical Joint Reunion
... whose painting of the Joint truly captured the spirit of the place. An enthusiastic crowd of jazz fans spent a memorable evening listening to the music of Vancouver’s jazz greats including Gavin Walker, Sal Ferreras, Michael Dunn, Jennifet Scott, Dick Smith and many others, backed by a rhythm section of Classical Joint All-stars including the great pianist Chris Sigerson, bassist Ken Lister, guitarist Michael Guild and drummer Craig Scott.
Mariken van Nimiwergen presents Andreas Nothiger...
October 9th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: jazz, music
Follow in Hendrix’s Footsteps
The current style in hotels is cool and minimalist. But if it’s psychedelia you want, the Jimi Hendrix suite at the Cumberland delivers the vibe.
The Cumberland was Hendrix’s home from home – for conducting his numerous love affairs, but also as a sanctuary from the pressures of his celebrity. Now the hotel has opened a Jimi Hendrix suite on the fifth floor, decorated in flower-power Sixties style.
Zebra skin and bright purple and yellow paint, huge murals and a massive plasma...
September 24th, 2010 | Andrea Kirkby | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: hotel, music
Hot Stuff Hits Safford
... handle the heat take a road trip to this historic Town Square to experience chihuahua races, skydivers, hot air balloons, award-winning salsa, live music and dancers. Watch 25 Chihuahuas race to the finish line to win the title of the fastest dog, judge the salsa entries in the Salsa Challenge Tent and win give aways from local Arizona attractions, including grand prize resort stays at Las Palomas beach and golf resort and Peñasco Del Sol hotel in Sandy Beach, Rocky Point, Mexico.
Friday night...
September 15th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dancing, food and beverage, Mexican food, music, salsa
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Steams into DC
... and flickering Christmas lights and enough computerized lighting gear for a rock band’s show at a major arena, all set to high energy electronic music. Well that song is “Wizards in Winter” by the band Trans Siberian Orchestra.
Tickets to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra just went on sale for their November 18th performance at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra was formed 14 years ago by just three founding members and has grown to close to 40 active musicians...
September 12th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concerts, music, Trans-Siberian Orchestra
September Outdoor Festivals in Chicago
... $10 for designated drivers) where you can sample more than 200 wines from around the world.
September 17 – 18 is the free Viva! Chicago Latin music Festival at Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph Street; map) that showcases local, national and international talent including salsa, reggaeton, mariachi, norteña and Spanish pop. Many artists are Grammy award winners and nominees.
September 24 – 26 is the Oktoberfest Chicago in the Lakeview neighborhood (3000 N. Lincoln Avenue; donation at the door) where...
August 31st, 2010 | Lisa Davis | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, food, music
Chicago Jazz Festival 2010
... jazz fests in the country due to the Jazz Institute of Chicago’s ability to book such a talented lineup of artists.
The 2010 lineup will include musicians such as Kurt Elling, Rene Marie, and Nicole Mitchell. Other acts performing are:
Former Chicagoan Henry Threadgill.
Brad Mehldau.
The Either/Orchestra.
Brian Blade.
For more acts, you can view the 32nd annual Chicago Jazz Festival schedule online.
You will notice some changes to this year’s Chicago Jazz Festival. The Grant Park portion of...
August 26th, 2010 | Lisa Davis | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, festival, music
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