Most summer, Duke Performances presents a concert series, Music in the Gardens, held outdoors at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, on Duke's campus. This summer, they've shifted to an online concert series. Music In Your Gardens features specially recorded performances by artists from Durham and surrounding area. They'll take place each Wednesday, through August 19th, 2020, at 7 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Music In Your Gardens — Virtual concerts from Duke Performances
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The Bean-String Ballad-Sing
Celebrate traditional foodways and unaccompanied ballad singing with celebrated singers and tradition-keepers Bobby McMillon, Susan Pepper, and host William Ritter, at The Bean-String Ballad-Sing. The Bean-String Ballad-Sing hearkens back to music shared in the intimacy of front porches, kitchens, and living rooms. It will provide an opportunity for attendees to spend time in community, listen … [Read more...] about The Bean-String Ballad-Sing
North Carolina artists join together to create an album to benefit Cat’s Cradle
Music venues are experiencing some dire times right now. Shows aren't happening, but they still have the expenses of rent and other overhead costs. Even after they're able to start presenting shows again, they will be facing reduced revenue. Some of the most notable artists in North Carolina, across multiple genres, have joined together to help Cat's Cradle, the iconic music venue in Carrboro … [Read more...] about North Carolina artists join together to create an album to benefit Cat’s Cradle
Stream Hamilton movie, with original Broadway cast, starting July 3
For Hamilton fans, the long awaited day has come. Disney Plus subscribers can watch the Hamilton movie starting July 3rd, 2020, at 3 a.m. Broadway shows have been canceled for the rest of 2020, sports are on hold, live music is almost non-existent, and new movie releases, in any setting, are hard to come by. So the release of the Hamilton movie is a bright light in an otherwise dim season for … [Read more...] about Stream Hamilton movie, with original Broadway cast, starting July 3
Virtual concerts with Chatham County Council on Aging
Chatham County Council on Aging is presenting Listen & Learn-a-Thon, an online variety show, on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature local artists, performers, speakers, writers, personalities and more. Some of the performers and participants include: Chatham Rabbits Chatham County Line Krall Daddy & Olde Uncle Edd Dr. Lulu Boykin Mustard … [Read more...] about Virtual concerts with Chatham County Council on Aging
Every Broadway Star You Can Name Performs For Stephen Sondheim On His 90th Birthday
Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim is celebrating his 90th birthday, and we are all invited to the party! Take Me To the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration will be free to watch. The legend himself will be toasted with an all-star birthday concert, streaming live on Sunday, April 26th, 2020, at 8 p.m. Hosted by Raúl Esparza, Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration … [Read more...] about Every Broadway Star You Can Name Performs For Stephen Sondheim On His 90th Birthday
MerleFest to stream the 2012 festival for free
MerleFest is not taking place this year. This festival, which celebrates "traditional plus" music, has been taking place on Wilkes Community College since 1988, as a fundraiser for the college, and in memory of Eddy Merle Watson. MerleFest has announced that on the dates that the festival would have taken place they will "live" stream the 2012 performances that took place on the Watson and … [Read more...] about MerleFest to stream the 2012 festival for free
Live with Carnegie Hall: new, original live streamed programming, including violinist Joshua Bell
Carnegie Hall is presenting a free series, Live with Carnegie Hall. This series will feature some of the world’s finest artists as they share behind-the-scenes stories, excerpts from past performances, and live musical moments. The episodes can be streamed for free on: Carnegie Hall's Facebook page Live with Carnegie Hall website Carnegie Hall's Instagram page Carnegie Hall … [Read more...] about Live with Carnegie Hall: new, original live streamed programming, including violinist Joshua Bell
Shut In & Sing Music Festival (pay what you can)
Shut In & Sing is a virtual music festival. A group of songwriters are joining together over several days to stay connected and to bring great music to the world. These shows are "Pay What You Can." Remember that we might be deprived of live music during this time, but musicians are losing their livelihood. So help if you can. You do have to buy a ticket to watch a show. There are some … [Read more...] about Shut In & Sing Music Festival (pay what you can)
Watch For Free: ‘Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney On Broadway’ Concert
The November 2019 Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway concert will be streamed for FREE on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. ET. You can watch it on Playbill and BroadwayCares.org. The evening raises money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. Ryan McCartan will still host the event from his family’s basement, conducting interviews with Disney on … [Read more...] about Watch For Free: ‘Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney On Broadway’ Concert