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Exciting lineup of shows coming in the early months of 2013
The holidays are behind us, and it's time to turn our attention to what's shaping up as an exciting first quarter in the Hampton Roads arts arena. Several premieres are coming our way, and some major talent is dropping by. Here's a look at some upcoming...
Tags: Fine Artists, A Streetcar Named Desire (movie), Festive Events, Entertainment Events, Xanadu (musical)
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Jazz resolutions for a New Year
A new year brings new hopes for music in Chicago. Here are key resolutions for 2013: Create a concise Cultural Plan. After months of town hall meetings, the city's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events last fall came up with a 48-page wish...
Tags: Festive Events, New Music Mondays Millenium Park, Entertainment Events, Culture, Entertainment
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Remembering Trinity's Chet McPhee
The Hartford CourantChet McPhee was a freshman football coach at Trinity. He was the college's swim coach for 15 years, coaching both the men's and the women's teams. He started the men's lacrosse program. He coached soccer. "I think he did track for a while, too," said...Tags: Radio Industry, University of Hartford, Radio, Entertainment, Hartford Hospital
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New year ringing in Bay View
Bay View may seem rather quiet during winter months, but make no mistake, the neighborhood's winter residents know how to celebrate. "We are excited. We will be having the biggest dinner we have had in a long time," said Terrace Inn co-owner Mo Rave....
Tags: Music, Blues (genre), Entertainment, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, New Year's Day
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Singer Frank D'Rone hits a high note late in his career
As his old friend Frank Sinatra might have put it, it was a very good year for Chicago singer Frank D'Rone. In April, D'Rone turned 80, and in June he overcame a series of health challenges to play a triumphant comeback engagement at the Jazz Showcase....
Tags: Music, Green Mill (club), Entertainment Events, Entertainment, Chicago Jazz Fest
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Christopher McBride and Isaiah Spencer light up Andy's
First the disappointing news: Jimmy Ellis, the veteran alto saxophonist who had been listed as guest soloist with drummer Isaiah Spencer's band at Andy's Jazz Club, wasn't there on Friday night. Though Spencer and Andy's management offered different...
Tags: Music, Blues (genre), Music Industry, Entertainment, Sonny Rollins
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Jackie Scott, a standout local blues singer, to kick off new live series at Hampton History Museum
Mike McGrann, formerly marketing chief at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, has changed jobs and is now working for the Hampton History Museum. Looks like he's brought his love of live music to his new post. Next month, the Hampton History Museum will...
Tags: Pulitzer Prize Awards, Richard Jordan, Casablanca (movie), History (tv network), Entertainment Events
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Roncalli students to present Christmas concerts
Roncalli primary and elementary students will perform a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. tonight. The concert is in the Aberdeen Roncalli High School gym. Each class and the fifth- and sixth-grade bands will be performing. Several instruments will be...
Tags: Schools, Entertainment Events, Holidays, Religious Festivals, High Schools
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Community notes Friday, Dec. 14, 2012
Meetings Sunday, Dec. 16 Petoskey Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays at 2144 Cemetery Road, Petoskey. All players welcome. Visit www.petoskeybridgeclub.com or call (231) 881-0829 for information. Monday, Dec. 17 Boyne City Rotary Club...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Dentistry and Dental Health, Sex Crimes, Human Interest, Salads
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Datebook
Sunday, Dec. 16 'Amazing Nativity' This gospel musical, based on Langston Hughes' "Black Nativity," takes place at 7 p.m. at Celebration Church, 6080 Foreland Garth in Columbia. The musical is the retelling of the birth of Jesus Christ, featuring...Tags: Vantage Point (movie), Entertainment, Anglicanism, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Ellicott City
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Celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah, through jazz
For those who prefer holiday music that's performed at a high artistic level, this will be a noteworthy weekend – as well as an historic one. Specifically, a Christmas-music tradition in Chicago is coming to an end, while a Hanukkah musical...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Concerts, Holidays, Culture, Chicago Loop
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Students' winter concerts start Monday
Laguna Beach students will celebrate the seasons with an instrumental and vocal show for the community. Laguna Beach High School and Thurston Middle School will present a Winter Instrumental Concert with performances at 6 and 8 p.m. on Monday as well...Tags: Music, Schools, Teaching and Learning, Entertainment, Students
Jan 6, 2013
|Column| Hampton Roads Daily Press
Jan 2, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Dec 29, 2012
|Column| Hartford Courant
Dec 28, 2012
|Story| Petoskey News
Dec 27, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Dec 22, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Dec 17, 2012
|Story| Daily Press
Dec 16, 2012
|Story| Aberdeen News
Dec 14, 2012
|Story| Petoskey News
Dec 14, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Dec 13, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Dec 12, 2012
|Story| Coastline Pilot
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