The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have sparked global protests, elicited calls for record voter turnout in the 2020 Elections, and amplified the voices of a new generation of civil rights activists. The tenacity of the youth-driven Black Lives Matter Movement inspired award-winning playwright, actress, and vocalist Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye to commemorate … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Virtual Performance of Mzuri Aimbaye’s Play “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story” June 19, 2020
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Desolation Center Coming June 23; The Acclaimed DIY Desert Festival Documentary
With live music on lockdown for the forseeable future, this is the perfect time to catch up on some amazing, rarely seen footage of legendary outdoor shows. Desolation Center is the untold story of a series of guerrilla music and art performance happenings in the 80s which inspired the birth of contemporary festival culture including Burning Man, Lollapalooza, and … [Read more...] about Desolation Center Coming June 23; The Acclaimed DIY Desert Festival Documentary
AKB48 Team SH Hosts First Online Show Samuneiru and Ticket Sales Heating Up
On June 7, AKB48 Team SH (TSH, these idols belong to Shanghai Shangyue Culture Development Co., Ltd.), the Chinese sister group of Asian idol girl group AKB48, made its debut performance -- Samuneiru online. Since February, the travel of all the 48 groups across Asia whose main activities are theatrical performances has been suspended due to the COVID-19. The online … [Read more...] about AKB48 Team SH Hosts First Online Show Samuneiru and Ticket Sales Heating Up
Hauser Announces Special Performance “Alone, Together – From Krka Waterfalls” to Stream Worldwide on Hauser’s Official YouTube Channel June 15
HAUSER announces ALONE, TOGETHER – FROM KRKA WATERFALLS, a special performance event from Croatia’s gorgeous Krka National Park. Performing solo among the park’s world-famous waterfalls, the event will stream globally on HAUSER’s official YouTube channel this Monday, June 15 at 2PM ET / 11AM PT. The concert arrives on the heels of HAUSER’s “Alone, Together – from Arena … [Read more...] about Hauser Announces Special Performance “Alone, Together – From Krka Waterfalls” to Stream Worldwide on Hauser’s Official YouTube Channel June 15
XPRIZE Announces Winner of Global Short Story Contest to Imagine the Future of Telepresence Technologies
XPRIZE, the global leader in incentivized prize competitions, in partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-star airline, announce the winner of a global writing contest to imagine future use-cases of telepresence technology, as part of the Avatars Inc anthology. The anthology, edited by Ann VanderMeer, was first published online in March … [Read more...] about XPRIZE Announces Winner of Global Short Story Contest to Imagine the Future of Telepresence Technologies
The Actors Fund Joins Playbill VTF Live – Call For Submissions
PLAYBILL VIRTUAL THEATRE FESTIVAL will donate $1 from the sale of each SUMMER 2020 PLAYBILL VTF LIVE virtual festival ticket to THE ACTORS FUND, a renowned national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. PLAYBILL VTF … [Read more...] about The Actors Fund Joins Playbill VTF Live – Call For Submissions
Debbie Allen and Friends Join Forces to Create an International Dance-a-Thon to Support the Dance Community During COVID-19 – June 13, 2020
Debbie Allen Dance Academy, JaQuel Knight Foundation, Dance Media, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and Annenberg Foundation present Dance To The Music, a worldwide digital dance-a-thon on Saturday, June 13, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. (noon to midnight PT) on Instagram and Facebook. COVID-19 created an instant BLACKOUT for theaters, dance schools, concerts, festivals, … [Read more...] about Debbie Allen and Friends Join Forces to Create an International Dance-a-Thon to Support the Dance Community During COVID-19 – June 13, 2020
Youth With You Finale Ready to Hit Off, BLACKPINK LISA Hot in Special Collaborative Show
Youth With You just officially aired its Collaborative Performance. Leading contestants partnered up with Youth Producers' Representative KUN, the show's Mentor Squad, and winners from IDOL PRODUCER to deliver stunning new hits, capturing the fascination of audience worldwide. As the show's Dance Mentor, BLACKPINK LISA picked "I'm Not Yours" by Jolin … [Read more...] about Youth With You Finale Ready to Hit Off, BLACKPINK LISA Hot in Special Collaborative Show
THE PIANO GUYS Release New Video For Their Rendition Of “Pictures At An Exhibition” Featuring Puppeteer, Márton Harkel
With nearly 2 billion views on YouTube for their strikingly original and self-made music videos, THE PIANO GUYS today premiere a new visual for their new cello and piano arrangement of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" – watch here: Originally recording "Pictures at an Exhibition" for their 2014 album Wonders, The Piano Guys have newly recorded the … [Read more...] about THE PIANO GUYS Release New Video For Their Rendition Of “Pictures At An Exhibition” Featuring Puppeteer, Márton Harkel
James Taylor Debuts New Video for “As Easy as Rolling Off a Log”
James Taylor debuted the video for "As Easy As Rolling Off A Log," a track from his critically acclaimed new album American Standard, during the sixth annual "Red Nose Day Special," which aired last week on NBC. The two-hour primetime event -- which raised awareness and critical funds for children who are living in poverty around the world - also featured appearances by Blake … [Read more...] about James Taylor Debuts New Video for “As Easy as Rolling Off a Log”