What started as an idea to uplift female artists became a powerful movement. Musician Jess Novak is the force behind F.I.R.E festival – short for Females, Inspire, Rock, Empower – an event dedicated to highlighting female creators and transforming the space with music, art, and imaginations created by women, and reimagining what artistic spaces can […]
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On Monday, February 9 at Jazz at Lincoln Center, an All-Star concert will be held in honor of Michael Brecker, a 15x Grammy winner. Concert proceeds will support cancer research at Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC). The concert is hosted by Susie Essman and will feature famous musicians such as James Taylor, […]
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As Hudson Valley gears up for the upcoming months, The Local sets the tone for the season by delivering diverse music performances to the region. Defined by it’s intentional focus on globally influenced music, The Local anchored itself in programming that not only celebrates cross-cultural collaboration but secured captivating, critically acclaimed artists for its Saugerties […]
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The Saratoga Film Showcase will host a lineup of independent short films. Signaling growth as an annual event in Saratoga Springs, the weekend-long showcase takes place January 23 25. The event serves the region by creating a unique space for artists and audiences to connect through creative work. Following its successful debut, the event has notably […]
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The news landed like a dropped needle late Saturday night: Bob Weir, born Robert Hall Weir on October 16, 1947, founding member, rhythmic compass, and enduring soul of the Grateful Dead had died on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78. Announced quietly via social media by members of the Weir family, the revelation […]
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The premier tech platform for entertainment discovery, Fever, has announced Candlelight concerts to be performed in New York City and Albany throughout the spring. Fever is known for encouraging their users to enjoy unique experiences, aiming for these concerts to make live classical music accessible and engaging for a wider audience, reaching a broader audience […]
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For one night in Times Square, the 80s were back in full force. Totally Tubular Fest at Manhattan's Paladium was filled with spiked leather jackets, color-blocked shirts, and too-tight pleather pants. Like the 80s, it had some high highs and also some low lows.
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New York based rapper Slick Rick performed at Brooklyn Bowl on Friday, January 9th to celebrate his annual birthday bash. Ricky Walters is a Grammy nominated, British-American rapper known as one of the most successful in music history as Hip-Hop’s greatest storyteller. Opening the night of rhythm, royalty and victory were Neil Jackson and DJ […]
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Beau Fleuve Music & Arts returns to the Buffalo AKG on Friday, Feb. 6 for M&T First Fridays with “LOVE WITHIN,” a free event featuring live music performances, spoken word poetry, film screenings and interactive art experiences. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the museum located at 1285 Elmwood Avenue in […]
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Ballet Hisp nico New York steps into its 2026 Spring Tour across the United States as one of the essential storytellers of American Dance. Throughout the spring, Ballet Hisp nico s dancers will travel to stages across the United States to share the vitality and artistry that define the company s work, with three NY performances in New York […]
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