Wesleyan University's Center for the Arts
Lionel Loueke Trio - Saturday, February 25 at Image of Lionel Loueke:
Type: Music
Title of Event: Lionel Loueke Trio
Location: Crowell Concert Hall, 50 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, Connecticut
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 8pm
Fee: $23 general public; $19 senior citizens, Wesleyan faculty/staff, non-Wesleyan students; $6 Wesleyan students
Phone: 860-685-3355
Website:
www.wesleyan.edu/cfa
Description: Benin-born jazz guitarist and vocalist Lionel Loueke combines harmonic sophistication, soaring melodies and grounding in West African music to create a warm, intimate sound with his trio, which features Swedish-born bassist Massimo Biolcati and Hungarian drummer Ferenc Nemeth. Praised by mentor Herbie Hancock as "a musical painter," Loueke was featured on Hancock's album River: The Joni Letters (2007), which won Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Jazz Grammy Awards. A Crowell Concert Series event presented by the Music Department and the Center for the Arts. Co-sponsored by the Center for African American Studies and the Office of Diversity and Institutional Partnerships.
There will be a lecture/demonstration by Mr. Loueke at 2pm in the Daltry Room (Music Rehearsal Hall 003).
There will be a pre-concert talk by Sarah Politz at 7:15pm.
MUSIC AT EMMANUEL CHURCH
February 2012
EMMANUEL MUSIC 2011-2012 SEASON LISTING
Emmanuel Music’s 2012 season features works of Bach, Stravinsky, and Mozart; continues a multi-year survey of the chamber and vocal music of Beethoven; features two special performances by world renowned piano virtuoso Russell Sherman and acclaimed tenor Frank Kelly and includes a performance at Rockport Music’s Shalin Liu Performance Center.
The Evening Concerts- Connections ~ Bach, Mozart, Stravinsky
Connected by Bach Bach, Mozart
February 11, 2012 at 8PM
Emmanuel Church
Corigliano & Stravinsky
La Clemenza di Tito Mozart
April 14, 2012 at 8PM
Emmanuel Church
Beethoven Chamber Series: Year Two
Sundays, November 6, 2011;
January 8 & 22, 2012
4PM, Parish Hall at Emmanuel Church
Schubert and Schumann Song Cycles featuring Russell Sherman & Frank Kelly
Sundays, February 5 & 19, 2012
4PM, Parish Hall
Emmanuel Church
Renowned piano virtuoso Russell Sherman returns to Emmanuel Music for two performances with acclaimed tenor Frank Kelly.
Emmanuel Music at Rockport Music – The Splendour of the Baroque
Sunday, March 18, 2012
3PM, Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport MA
Bach Cantata Series at Emmanuel Church
Sundays, now through May 13, 2012 10AM
Emmanuel Church
Free Thursday Noon Lindsey Chapel Series
Thursdays, February 23-March 29, 2012
12 Noon, Leslie Lindsey Chapel-Emmanuel Church
Special Concert and Dinner Package
On every concert date, the neighboring 4-star TAJ BOSTON will be serving a three-course dinner for $35 per person for Emmanuel concert ticket holders only.
For tickets and information check out
www.emmanuelmusic.org
Boston’s Discovery Ensemble 2012 Season Concerts
February 2012
Conductor Courtney Lewis will participate on these dates: (March 12 - 18, 2012; and May 7 - 27, 2012) and on March 16, 2012, at 8:00 P.M., he will conduct the LA Phil Neighborhood Concert; the location wil be announced at a later date.
Britten: Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
Martin: Six Monologues from “Jedermann”; featuring Christopheren Nomura, baritone
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
Haydn: Symphony No. 90
Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM; Jordan Hall, Boston
Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 2
Salonen: Mania for Cello and Chamber Orchestra featuring Kacy Clopton, cello
Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un fauneMozart: Symphony 39
BOSTON LYRIC OPERA ANNOUNCES ANOTHER SEASON OF STELLAR CASTING & STRIKING PRODUCTIONS FOR 2012
February 2012
Sarah Coburn, Carter Scott star in iconic roles Music Director David Angus conducts his first full season BLO debuts by directors Tim Albery, Doug Varone and conductor Jari Hämäläinen
Maxwell Davies: The Lighthouse (New Opera Annex Production) February 8 – 12, 2012
Rossini: The Barber of Seville March 9 – 18, 2012
Musto: The Inspector (A BLO Adaptation of the Wolf Trap World Premiere) April 20 – 29, 2012
The Company’s intriguing line-up continues in February 2012 with the return to Boston of Peter Maxwell Davies’ The Lighthouse, BLO’s Opera Annex production for the season. The work will be led by celebrated international director Tim Albery, known for his innovative, adventurous esthetic – a fitting match for a BLO Annex production, which are staged off-site in more intimate settings and offered at lower ticket prices. Introduced by General & Artistic
PERFORMANCE & TICKET INFORMATION
All performances – except for the Opera Annex production of The Inspector (location to be announced) –; will be held at the Citi Performing Arts CenterSM Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont Street, Boston, with evening performances starting at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m.
Subscriptions to BLO’s 2011-2012 Season are now on sale and begin at $99. Although the Opera Annex production is not part of the season subscription, subscribers enjoy 15% off tickets.
Additional subscription information is available or by calling BLO’s Audience Services at 617.542.6772 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Group and student subscriptions are available and can also be found online or via phone.
For additional information about BLO’s 2011-2012 Season, visit blo.org.
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Berkshire Theatre Group Presents Way Out West, a BTG Plays! Production, at the Berkshire Museum
February 2012
Berkshire Theatre Group presents Way Out West, a BTG PLAYS! production, at the Berkshire Museum, February 20-25 at 11 am each day. Gather round the campfire, buckaroos, to hear inspired tall tales, cowboy chronicles and Native American mythology, on this hilarious journey back to the wild and wacky West.
Admission for Way Out West is $15 adult, $8 child; Museum members $5 adult, $3 child; children 3 and under free. Admission includes the performance and access to all Museum exhibitions. Admission to Way Out West must be purchased at The Berkshire Museum.
As BTG PLAYS! delivers the third installment in their series about history, young audiences will discover a whole new view of the American West as they hop on the wagon train and discover the Pony Express (from the horse’s point of view), the childhood of Calamity Jane, the Gold Rush and the expedition of Lewis and Clark.
Way Out West is an original play written by E. Gray Simons III; the production is directed by Travis G. Daly. Way Out West features actors Rachael Balcanoff, Lauren Stanek and Jacob Gold, who are Berkshire Theatre Group’s Artists-in-Residence, and Cody Lee Miller; all four perform multiple roles, from humans the likes of Thomas Jefferson and Sacagawea to animals such as Owl, Bear, Rabbit and Coyote.
Berkshire Theatre Group’s year-round education program, BTG PLAYS! serves area students from kindergarten through high school by bringing live theater to children in our region. Since its inception in 1984, the program has reached more than 50,000 students in underserved rural and inner city schools throughout Berkshire Country and environs.
MRT PRESENTS - DeeConstruction
February 2012
A Staged Reading of a New Comedy with Playwright Dee Ryan
Monday, March 26 at 7pm
MRT is proud to present a staged reading of Tewksbury native Dee Ryan’s new one-woman comedy DeeConstruction on Monday, March 26 at 7pm. Dee, an overwhelmed wife, mother of two, and cat owner, is addicted to home repair. Her previous electrical re-wires, plumbing re-pipes, French door upgrades, and landscaping makeovers haven’t satisfied her insatiable cravings for change. What begins as a simple room addition and kitchen remodel becomes a complete two-story renovation. Advance tickets are available at MerrimackRep.org for $5. Pay What You Can tickets will be available at the door starting at 4:30pm on March 26.
Is Dee the Grand Lady of the House, or the Madwoman in the Attic? Comic author and performer Dee Ryan chronicles her Homeric odyssey across the turbulent waters of piratical contractors, siren architects, monster neighbors, ghostly painters, and clueless husbands. In her moments of greatest stress and delusion, fictional characters Jane Eyre, Scarlett O’Hara and Emma Bovary stop by for game night. Dee’s journey takes on personal resonance as she discovers the roots of her house obsession, the twisted strength of family, and the importance of coming home. Her addiction is cured forever… or is it?
MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATER’S 2011-2012 SEASON
The Persian Quarter by Kathleen Cahill, September 15 – October 9, 2011
This Verse Business by A.M. Dolan, October 20 – November 13, 2011
Reduced Shakespeare Company ® in The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, November 25 – December 18, 2011
The Voice of the Turtle by John Van Druten, January 5 – January 29, 2012
Daddy Long Legs - book by John Caird, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, based on the novel by Jean Webster, February 9 – March 4, 2012
Mrs. Whitney by John Kolvenbach, March 15 – April 8, 2012
Ghost-Writer by Michael Hollinger, April 19 – May 13, 2012
Daddy Long Legs Music & Lyrics by Paul Gordon; Book by John Caird; Based on the novel by Jean Webster February 9 - March 4, 2012
Mrs Whitney by John Kolvenbach, March 15 - April 8, 2012
Ghost-Writer by Michael Hollinger, April 19 - May 13, 2012
The 7th Annual "Jazz in the Gardens" Music Festival Set for March 17 & 18, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium
"Lucky 7th" year aiming to be best ever!
February 2012
The City of Miami Gardens is proud to announce that the 7th annual "Jazz in the Gardens" music festival will be held March 17 & 18, 2012, at SunLife Stadium, located at 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, in the heart of Miami Gardens.
Since its 2006 inception, "Jazz in the Gardens" has consistently delivered a dynamic mix of musical genres including Jazz, R&B, Neo-soul and World Beat sounds. Among the legendary entertainers who have performed at "Jazz in the Gardens" are Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, John Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Babyface, Kenny G., Frankie Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, Common, Erykah Badu, Anthony Hamilton and Roy Ayers.
"I am elated about the success of 'Jazz in the Gardens' and really feel like I've made an impact on the community during my time here as Mayor. I remember when no one knew anything about the event and now everyone has the desire to be involved! 'Jazz in the Gardens' has become so much more than just a music festival. It's become a reunion point for friends and family, a source of economic opportunity for small and large businesses and a vacation destination for adults seeking a break from the winter cold," said City of Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson. "This may be my last year as Mayor, but I know 'Jazz in the Gardens' will continue to grow, and I look forward to attending the festival year after glorious year."
This year the City has partnered with AEG Live to produce and showcase the 7th Annual Jazz in the Gardens as a premiere festival in the country. AEG Live, one of the world's leading concert promotion and touring companies is devoted to all aspects of live entertainment. The current and recent concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, The Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Justin Bieber to name a few. AEG Live is also the largest producer of music festivals in North America.
Mayor Gibson created "Jazz in the Gardens" seven years ago to help boost the City of Miami Garden's economic growth and since then the festival has positioned itself as one of South Florida's most highly anticipated musical events, attracting audiences from all across the nation and abroad. In March 2011, over 45,000 people attended the music festival.
The annual "Jazz in the Gardens" music festival formula for success is simple: a stellar line-up, great exotic foods, affordable ticket prices and amazing weather. The 7th annual "Jazz in the Gardens" music festival will undoubtedly live up to its reputation that has been established over the previous years as one of the premiere music festivals in the country. For the past six years, it has enjoyed unprecedented growth, constantly delivering stunning increases in attendance, enjoying a burgeoning worldwide popularity and attention for the beautiful City of Miami Gardens, with attendees from as far as Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. "Jazz in the Gardens 2012" performers will be announced soon and tickets will be on sale in December 2011 for the two-day star-studded music festival.
MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATRE 2011-2012 SEASON
TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ON SALE AUGUST 9 AT NOON
February 2012
Merrimack Repertory Theatre is excited to announce tickets to all performances in the company’s 33rd Season, “American Voices Along the America Journey” go on sale August 9th at noon. For fast and easy ticket access 24/7, visit the MRT online box office at merrimackrep.org. Tickets can also be purchased during regular box office business hours over the phone by calling 978-654-4678 or in person at the box office. While some performances and sections may be sold out on subscription, tickets are still available for most performances including both matinees and evenings. Single tickets start at just $24. Discounts are available for seniors, students, and groups of 6 or more
From the co-director of Les Miserables and the creators of Jane Eyre, the new musical Daddy Long Legs comes to MRT, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon; book by John Caird. Adapted from the Jean Webster novel, this coming-of-age story set in 1912 New England is about a young woman given the opportunity to escape the orphanage she grew up in. When an anonymous benefactor spots her potential, he agrees to pay her way to attend university, but only as long as his identity remains a secret. Daddy Long Legs runs February 9-March 4, 2012 (low-priced previews February 9-12).
Mrs. Whitney by John Kolvenbach is MRT’s sixth show of the season. A candid portrait of a 60-year old woman with an idiosyncratic sense of romance. Mrs. Whitney seeks a cure for loneliness by tracking down her ne’er-do-well ex-husband, an irresponsible mess she kicked out over 20 years ago, sending her on an odyssey of surprising and sharply-funny encounters. Mrs. Whitney runs from March-April 8, 2012 (low-priced previews March 15-18).
The final show of MRT’s 33rd season is Ghost-Writer by Michael Hollinger. When a famous novelist dies before finishing his masterwork, his devoted secretary completes the story on her own. Is she perpetrating a fraud, or does her insistent claim that she continues to receive his dictation after his passing hold some truth? Ghost-Writer is directed by Artistic Director Charles Towers and runs April 19-May 13, 2012 (low-priced previews April 19-22).
Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s Box Office is located at 50 E. Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA. Tickets may be purchased either by using MRT’s online box office at merrimackrep.org or by phoning the Box Office at 978-654-4678. Summer Box Office hours are Monday-Thursday 12 pm- 5:00 pm.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s 2011-2012 Season is sponsored by Lowell Cooperative Bank. Merrimack Repertory Theatre is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATER’S 2011-2012 SEASON
Daddy Long Legs - book by John Caird, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, based on the novel by Jean Webster, February 9 – March 4, 2012
Mrs. Whitney by John Kolvenbach, March 15 – April 8, 2012
Ghost-Writer by Michael Hollinger, April 19 – May 13, 2012
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Don’t miss a single show! Subscription packages are now on sale to Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s 2011-2012 Season. All subscriptions include exclusive subscriber-only benefits, including free parking, restaurant and theatre discounts, lost ticket insurance and free, unlimited ticket exchanges. For season or subscription information, call 978-654-4MRT (4678), or visit www.merrimackrep.org.
TICKETS: Tickets to all productions in the 2011-2012 Season go on sale on August 9 at noon. Tickets begin at $24. Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups. Tickets may be purchased online at www.merrimackrep.org or by calling the Box Office at 978-654-4MRT (4678).
For MRT show times, tickets, season information, directions, or to request a brochure, please visit www.merrimackrep.org or call the Box Office at 978-654-4MRT (4678).
Disney STEP Classic Takes Center Stage Next Spring at the Walt Disney World Resort
Annual competition returns to Orlando in February 2012 with a new division for younger participants
February 2012
Steppers, mark your calendar! The Disney STEP Classic returns to Walt Disney World Resort Feb. 18-19, 2012. Step teams from across the nation will perform in this unique, high-energy competition at Disney's Hollywood Studios and learn how to take their talents to the next level with Master STEP Workshops directed by the nation's leading step experts.
New to the 2012 event is the addition of a division for younger step participants from educational and community center groups (ages 14 and under). The event will also offer the original two division competitions, the first exclusively for community centers and middle/high school teams (participants up to age 19) and the second made up of community college groups, club teams and Greek organizations (ages 18 and up).
During competition weekend, teams have the opportunity to participate in Master STEP Workshops to improve technical proficiency and learn the fundamentals of stepping. Workshops are provided by NSSA-certified step coaches. Geared for all skill levels, these fun and informative workshops can help experienced steppers improve technical skills and help new step enthusiasts learn the fundamentals of this expressive form of dance that is rooted in the heritage of African and Caribbean cultures.
To learn more about Disney STEP Classic or to register, call (407) 566-6652 or visit www.disneystepclassic.com
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