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New York, New Works Festival is on, beginning October 3rd in new York

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OUR VISION https://www.nynwtheatrefestival.com/ We wanted to make a difference. Our intent was to create a legitimate theatre festival that incorporated the Broadway community into an environment that truly supported talented writers at little cost for the participants. Essentially, this is the first festival of its kind and we’re thrilled to be helping make the dreams of Broadway and T.V.’s next generation of writers become realities. This is your shot. Let’s put out a product that will create your mark and introduce you to the writing community while at the same time creating a terrific evening of theatre. Gene Fisch, Jr. - Festival Director - 30 - 40 shows are selected from hundreds. · The NYNW panel of Broadway producers, Emmy & Tony award … [Continue reading...]

Bahaghari: Broadway Star Lea Salonga Promotes the Philippines’ Rainbow of Languages with an Album of Traditional Songs

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Singer and Broadway sensation Lea Salonga walked into a studio in Manila with a list of songs. They represented the Philippines’ three cultural regions and many languages, selected from a lifetime’s worth of research by preeminent musician, scholar, and producer Ryan Cayabyab. Salonga picked songs that appealed to her, both artistically and personally. Her mother had sung her the delicate “Ili Ili” and several others when she was a child, and came to visit during a session. The Tony Award-winning actress and vocalist, used to selling out prestigious venues worldwide, harnessed this connection and dived into the repertoire with heart and grace. Her powerful emotional ties and artful interpretation shine on Bahaghari (“Rainbow”; release: November 3, 2017, via Naxos Distribution), GLP … [Continue reading...]

International Peace Day 2017

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FOWPAL delivers the message of LOVE and peace with dances and cultural performances at Good News Corporations Peace Day Party in Times Square. The annual September 21 event celebrates people living peacefully and strengthens the unanimous message of the Untied Nations for September 21st to be the International Day of Peace. www.PeaceDayParty.org … [Continue reading...]

Bob Mackie, Costume Designer…

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Carol Burnett, Cher, When Pigs Can Fly The Musical Robert Gordon Mackie shares What Peace Means to Him. (born March 24, 1940) is an American fashion designer and costumer, best known for his dressing of entertainment icons such as Joan Rivers, Cher, RuPaul, Barbara Eden, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Tina Turner, Carol Burnett and Mitzi Gaynor. He was the costume designer for Carol Burnett on The Carol Burnett Show during its entire 11-year run and designed the costumes for its spinoff, Mama's Family, and for the 1993 television adaptation of Gypsy. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a1/Curtain_Dress.JPG/220px-Curtain_Dress.JPG The Curtain Dress, worn by Carol Burnett on The Carol Burnett Showparody of Gone With The Wind. Mackie … [Continue reading...]

International Day of Peace 9/17, 9/21, Click Here for Video & Podcast

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Immediate Press Release. Contact: Paul Sladkus, cell. 917-687-1790 paul.sladkus@goodnewsbroadcast.com The Event: International Day of Peace, Peace Day Party www.peacedayparty.org Where: Times Square, Duffy Park/In front of TKTS Bleachers. When: Thursday, September 21, 2017 (Central Park/Band Shell at 11am 9/17) Time: 11am to 12:30pm Why: All the 193 countries of the UN unanimously agreed to a Day of Peace. McKinsey & Co. state that there are 1.6 Billion people aware. What: Good News Corporation, a non-profit, est. 2002, CREATES THE LARGEST HUMAN PEACE SIGN in Times Square. Participants sing/dance/Hugg-A-Planets and at 12 noon conduct a MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR PEACE and then watch a PEACE CELEBRITY … [Continue reading...]

On this LABOR DAY weekend let’s remember

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that even with all our problems it's still nice to live in the GOOD OL' U.S.A. Here's a video to help jog your memory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GKsQvVFNLs Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby You Never Had It So Good ************************************************ At almost 13 years and over 1,200 performances, Steven Maglio's Saturday evening Sinatra tribute show, with an 11 piece orchestra at The Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th Street, is currently "The Longest Running Nightclub Show in New York City." http://www.hospitalityholdings.com www.stevenmaglio.com STEVEN MAGLIO FAN PAGE on Facebook @stevenmaglio on Twitter ************************************************ Steven Maglio's CDs iTunes / Amazon / CD Baby Listen Free … [Continue reading...]

Grammy Lifetime Award Winner George Wein Presented A Newport Jazz Festival Extra “A Bridge Together,” Connecting Jazz, African Beats and Indian Carnatic music

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Featuring Millennial Twins Riya and Sara Kapoor With Music and Orchestra Arrangement By Conductor and Choreographer Guru Swati Bhise Bridgefest 2017, now in its second year under the auspices of Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. presented A Bridge Together, a special concert and Newport Jazz Festival® “extra” that connected Jazz, African Beats and Indian Carnatic music, on Thursday, August 3, at 6:30 pm on the Quad Stage at Fort Adams State Park. Admission was free. This pre-Newport Jazz Festival event showcased the multicultural connections between music and movement. The two-part concert featured dance segments by 17-year old twins, Riya and Sara Kapoor, accompanied by a Carnatic music orchestra featuring musicians from India. Guru Swati Bhise was the Conductor and … [Continue reading...]

Fellow artists and friends react to the passing of Glen Campbell

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"Well Glen Campbell was special because he was so gifted. Glen is one of the greatest voices that ever was in the business, and he was one of the greatest musicians. He was a wonderful session musician as well. A lot of people don’t realize that, but he could play anything. And he could play it really well. So he was just extremely talented. I will always love you, Glen!" – Dolly Parton Video Here: dropbox.com/s/m8h3zox1j7kotr5/GlenCampbell01_V01R01.mp4?dl=0 “Glen Campbell is such an incredible talent. Glen Campbell filled a niche in American music that very few people have ever reached. He was considered both pop and country, and not just one record or one little phase in his career, but years and years and years of his career. He represented the best of the pop and the best of … [Continue reading...]

Do you want peace between all peoples? Do you believe that “love conquers all”? Then you must see an amazing new play with selected performances off-Broadway in New York City . July 19-23, Video and Podcast are Here…

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This must-see musical “Temple of the Souls” is set at the time when the Spanish conquered the native Taínos of Puerto Rico in the 1500s, as the backdrop of a star-crossed love story reminiscent of "Romeo and Juliet" and "West Side Story." The play will move you to your soul! Limited performances are in the New York Musical Festival, July 19-23. See: www.nymf.org/festival/2017-events/temple-souls/ or call (212) 352-3101. In the play, the lovers, Guario, a young Taíno runaway, and Amada, the daughter of a Spanish Conquistador, meet by chance during a raucous Fiesta, but their union is thwarted by the intolerant world around them. The star-crossed lovers escape to the Temple of the Souls, to blend their two worlds with their forbidden love stronger than death. The play is timely, … [Continue reading...]

34TH ANNUAL AMERICAN EAGLE AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE SUMMER NAMM SHOW IN NASHVILLE

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Crystal Gayle, Harry Shearer, and Patti Smith honored with American Eagle Awards NASHVILLE, Tenn.– The National Music Council presented its prestigious American Eagle Award to industry icons Crystal Gayle, Harry Shearer, and Patti Smith on July 13 at The Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, TN. National Music Council Director, David Sanders, hosted the awards ceremony along with presenters Paul Shaffer, Richard Leigh and John Ingrassia. The honorees and presenters collaborated for an unforgettable finale performance of the song “People Have The Power,” written by Patti Smith and her late husband Fred “Sonic” Smith. The awards are presented with support from The NAMM Foundation, a non-profit which works to advance active participation in music making across the lifespan through scientific … [Continue reading...]

SAMUEL WAXMAN CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ELIN & MICHAEL NIERENBERG

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Videos & Podcasts - SAMUEL WAXMAN CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ELIN & MICHAEL NIERENBERG COLLABORATING FOR A CURE 19TH ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER & AUCTION CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAMUEL WAXMAN CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCING: THE SWCRF VINCE CAMUTO MEMORIAL CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM HONORING IN MEMORIAM: VINCE CAMUTO FOUNDER CAMUTO GROUP SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST: ROGER DALTREY OF THE WHO MASTER OF CERMONIES: CHRIS WRAGGE CO-ANCHOR OF CBS 2 NEWS THIS MORNING The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation will host its 19th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction, honoring footwear industry icon Vince Camuto and featuring a musical performance by the legendary Roger Daltrey of The Who on Thursday, November 10th, 2016, at … [Continue reading...]

Italy Republic Day

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This show is in English and Italian. Special Host Eleonora Pieroni - Italian Model #italianmodel. The Consul General of Italy Francesco Genuardi requests the pleasure of your company to celebrate La Festa della Repubblica 2017 with the participation of the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, H.E. Armando Varricchio Friday, June 2nd , 2017 - 6:00 pm Consulate General of Italy 690 Park Avenue New York, N.Y.10065 Please click here to RSVP Tel. 212 – 439 8605 Celebrating “Italy in New York” with exhibits by: Institute for Digital Archeology, Lamborghini, Beatrice Pediconi, Giorgia Lupi, Luca Pignatelli, Paolo Troilo and art pieces recovered by the Carabinieri and local authorities Program of activities 11:00 am – 5:00 pm - Italian Trade Agency New York (33 East 67th … [Continue reading...]

APOLLO THEATER ANNOUNCES 2017 SPRING GALA

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Cedric The Entertainer to Host 12th Annual Benefit Event Will Feature Musical Performances By CeeLo Green, Sheila E., Charlie Wilson, and Wé McDonald of NBC’s The Voice Verizon to Receive Corporate Award For Leadership in Diversity, Community, and Innovation Peabody Award Winning Director and Producer Stan Lathan To Receive the Trailblazer Award Monday, JUNE 12th AT 7PM HARLEM, NY – May 10, 2017 – The Apollo Theater today announced details for its largest fundraising event – the 2017 Apollo Spring Gala, which will take place at the theater on Monday, June 12 at 7pm. The star-studded benefit concert will be hosted by award-winning actor and comedian Cedric The Entertainer and will feature performances by renowned artists, … [Continue reading...]

Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and Martin Shafiroff Hosted the Kick Off Party for the 21st Annual Hamptons Heart Ball 2017

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Philanthropist, author, former honoree, and co-chair of the upcoming gala Jean Shafiroff, along with her husband Martin Shafiroff hosted a cocktail party in support of the American Heart Association’s 21st Annual Hamptons Heart Ball. The kickoff event was held at the Shafiroff’s stylish New York City residence where more than 100 guests and well-wishers gathered for cocktails, showing their commitment to heart health and the work of the Association. The upcoming gala will take place on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Southampton Arts Center in Southampton, NY. Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff, Geoffrey Bradfield, Barbara Poliwoda, Drs. Ralph and Lori Mosca, Sharon Bush, Ava Roosevelt, Matt Rich, Margo Langenberg, Tas and Amir Dossal, Randi Schatz, Maggie … [Continue reading...]

Music Changes the World

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http://www.foundationforsmallvoices.org/ smallvoices@gmail.com My name is Jim Papoulis, and I have spent the last 15 years of my life’s work writing choral music exploring the issues facing the thoughts and lives for millions of children around the world. Through my work, I have seen the very real impact that music can have on lives every day. I am writing to invite you and your choir to join Music Changes the World, a new initiative of the Foundation for Small Voices (FSV), and become involved in the power of many voices joining together to make a difference. FSV is a not-for-profit organization committed to the idea that music can empower, change, and influence lives, especially for young people. For over 15 years, we have been responding to the call from voices all over the … [Continue reading...]

Vidak Radonjic and Flamenco musicians are incredible performing with outstanding dancers, breathtaking, click here for videos and podcasts…

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He's performing Monday, Mar 6, 7pm at the Cutting Room. He'll be accompanied by several beautiful modern dancers, moving in synchronicity with his throbbing guitar rhythm and his plucky complex Latin melodies. Come join us for a wonderful evening of music and networking with high level Wall Street friends. Vidak's a seasoned Wall Street Trader & family office advisor who's often featured in Bloomberg news. What's more interesting is he was a soldier in Serbia prior to getting his MBA from Columbia Univ. What I really like about him is like me he's also a highly trained martial artist who likes to spar at the gym regularly. Here's the details: Monday, March 6th 7pm-10pm The Cutting Room 44 E. 32nd St. … [Continue reading...]

Audrey Joy has her Broadway Debut at the Palm Restaurant in New York, NewYork

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When: Thursday, Amril 6th, 7 PM Where: the Palm Restaurant, 250 will. 50th St. (between Bdwy and Eighth Ave.) No tickets or minimum required. A packed house guarantees a job at the entire chain. … [Continue reading...]

Free Musical Celebration of Duke Ellington’s 118th Birthday on Saturday, April 29, 1 to 3 PM, at Duke Ellington Statue in NYC

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DUKE ELLINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS  (DECFA) TO CELEBRATE 118TH BIRTHDAY OF DUKE ELLINGTON WITH A FREE MUSICAL CELEBRATION ON APRIL 29, 2017 AT THE DUKE  ELLINGTON STATUE AT 110TH STREET AND FIFTH AVENUE FROM 1 TO 3 PM The Program, Titled  Ellington Swings in Harlem , Will Feature The Eli Yamin Orchestra , Jazz Vocalists Antoinette Montague and Marion Cowings, And Tony Waag and Members of His American Tap Dance Foundation The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts (DECFA) will celebrate the 118th birthday of Duke Ellington with a Free all-Ellington musical performance on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 1 to 3 PM which will be staged at the Duke Ellington statue that stands majestically at the corner of 110th Street and Fifth Avenue – the Gateway to Harlem, it was announced by noted … [Continue reading...]

DAVID TEMPLE CONCERT: “THE ROMANTIC SPIRIT” AT MIDTOWN ARTS VENUE. What a great classical concert, Good News loved it. Video

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Classical Guitarist David Temple Performs in Kingston Visit David's website here: http://www.davidtemple.com/ KINGSTON -- Guitarist and composer David Temple will perform at Midtown Kingston’s multi-arts venue, Cornell Street Studios, on Saturday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. This unique program entitled “The Romantic Spirit” will explore 200 years of great guitar music. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call (845) 594-4428 for advance sales, or email: info@cornellstreetstudios.com. Cornell Street Studios, 168 Cornell Street, Kingston, is located four (4) blocks north of Broadway on Cornell St., just south of Foxhall Ave. Highlighting works that connect with the listener on visceral level, “The Romantic Spirit” features the composers who, despite their immense … [Continue reading...]

The Apollo Theater Presents Southbank Centre’s Women of the World Festival

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Festival Highlights Include: A Tribute to Legendary Songstress and Activist Abbey Lincoln Starring Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, and Esperanza Spalding Under the Musical Direction of Terri Lyne Carrington WOW Teen Summit Featuring a talk by Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe – Presented in partnership with the PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature A Day of Free Panel Discussions, Interactive Workshops, and Performances Celebrating Empowerment & Activism Featuring Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas Women’s March Co-Chairs Carmen Perez & Tamika Mallory Friday May 4th – Sunday May 7th WHAT: Women of the World (WOW) Festival The Apollo Theater will gather artists, activists, … [Continue reading...]