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Once upon a time, holograms were either some sci-fi fantasy ("Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope") or some sort of futuristic technology you'd never hope to see in your lifetime. But when a h... [more+]

Once upon a time, holograms were either some sci-fi fantasy ("Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope") or some sort of futuristic technology you'd never hope to see in your lifetime. But when a holographic Tupac Shakur materialized at the 2012 Coachella alongside Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog, minds were forever blown. Now, you can experience the phenomenon yourself in this cutting-edge concert presented by Hologram USA, featuring the best of jazz icon Billie Holiday. Through the use of innovative motion capture, high-tech projections and sound editing, legendary stars like Holiday are digitally resurrected on the stage -- and not only can these life-like re-creations perform all of your favorite tunes, they can also interact with the audience. Step inside L.A.'s Hologram USA Theater and see the future as it's unfolding while marveling at a musical genius of the past. [less-]

Have you ever been told you have a great voice? Whether you're looking for a new career or are just interested in making some extra money on the side, this workshop gives you a fun, realistic behind-t... [more+]

Have you ever been told you have a great voice? Whether you're looking for a new career or are just interested in making some extra money on the side, this workshop gives you a fun, realistic behind-the-scenes look at the voice-over industry. From audiobooks to training materials, cartoons, documentaries, commercials and more, you'll learn the ins and outs of this growing field and how to avoid the common mistakes made by newcomers. Hear what a professional voice demo sounds like, discover which vocal types are most in-demand and record a short script under the direction of your instructor. Taking place at the Voice Coaches Studios near Albany, this class is a great first step for anyone interested in voice acting. [less-]

Stories of the world come alive at the Newseum, where you can go behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made. See some of the final photographs of the only journalist who died covering th... [more+]

Stories of the world come alive at the Newseum, where you can go behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made. See some of the final photographs of the only journalist who died covering the 9/11 attacks, witness the epic struggle of the civil rights movement in the '60s, marvel at a comprehensive collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs and hear never-before-told stories from the journalists and photographers who stood on the front lines of history. This high-tech museum features seven levels of galleries and exhibits, including the Berlin Wall Gallery, which features eight 12-foot-high sections of the actual wall and a three-story East German guard tower. There are also theaters, retail spaces and visitor services where you can explore electronic news, unique artifacts, photojournalism, news history and world news. And, since there's so much to see, your ticket is good for two consecutive days. Take your time and see half the first day, then return the next day to catch what you missed. [less-]

Rev up your girls' night out, give your BFF a bachelorette party or birthday she'll never forget or simply indulge your secret fantasies at "Fifty Shades Ladies Night Male Revue Roof Top Show", a male... [more+]

Rev up your girls' night out, give your BFF a bachelorette party or birthday she'll never forget or simply indulge your secret fantasies at "Fifty Shades Ladies Night Male Revue Roof Top Show", a male revue created exclusively for women. The fun and flirty "Magic Mike"-style extravaganza mixes music, sexy dance moves and seductive theatrics in a high-energy performance you and your girls will talk -- and dream -- about for weeks. Whatever your type, you'll most likely find him and his six-pack ready, willing and able to entertain you at the Velvet Dog in Cleveland. [less-]

Rev up your girls' night out, give your BFF a bachelorette party or birthday she'll never forget or simply indulge your secret fantasies at "Fifty Shades of Men", a male revue created exclusively for ... [more+]

Rev up your girls' night out, give your BFF a bachelorette party or birthday she'll never forget or simply indulge your secret fantasies at "Fifty Shades of Men", a male revue created exclusively for women. The fun and flirty "Magic Mike"-style extravaganza mixes music, sexy dance moves and seductive theatrics in a high-energy performance you'll talk -- and dream -- about for weeks. Whatever your type, you'll most likely find him and his six-pack ready, willing and able to entertain you at the Regency in Springfield. [less-]

"Fifty Shades of Men" all-male revue hits the Boom Boom Room in St. Louis. Perfect for a girls' night out or bachelorette party, you'll spend the evening being tempted by gorgeous hunks with this fun ... [more+]

"Fifty Shades of Men" all-male revue hits the Boom Boom Room in St. Louis. Perfect for a girls' night out or bachelorette party, you'll spend the evening being tempted by gorgeous hunks with this fun and flirty night of entertainment. Created exclusively for women, this "Magic Mike"-style show combines rocking music, sexy dance moves and seductive theatrics into a hot, high-energy performance you and your friends will talk about -- and likely dream about -- for weeks. [less-]

It's not every piece of music that brings people "to the point of ecstasy," but the word on the street in 1813 Vienna was Beethoven's Seventh Symphony did just that. And it's continued to ever since. ... [more+]

It's not every piece of music that brings people "to the point of ecstasy," but the word on the street in 1813 Vienna was Beethoven's Seventh Symphony did just that. And it's continued to ever since. In fact, its second movement is one of his greatest hits, still cropping up in countless film scores. It's no wonder the Seventh was Beethoven's own favorite. You can hear for yourself why that was during this concert under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl. Acclaimed conductor Thomas Adès will also lead the orchestra and "Iceland's Glenn Gould," Víkingur Ólafsson, in another Beethoven masterpiece, Piano Concerto No. 2. And Adès will kick off this special night of music by conducting his own one-movement symphony. [less-]

Music icon Plácido Domingo commands the joy and spirit of Spain in a star-studded evening at the Hollywood Bowl. The all-Spanish program features works by some of Spain's greatest musicians. Since it... [more+]

Music icon Plácido Domingo commands the joy and spirit of Spain in a star-studded evening at the Hollywood Bowl. The all-Spanish program features works by some of Spain's greatest musicians. Since its opening in 1922, in the heart of L.A., the Hollywood Bowl has hosted everyone from Billie Holiday to The Beatles to Yo-Yo Ma under the iconic silhouette of its concentric-arched band shell. Hear Domingo perform the passion of Spanish virtuoso pianist, composer, and conductor Isaac Albéniz, violinist and composer of the Romantic period Pablo de Sarasate and many more, bringing the classical summer season to an uplifting close. [less-]

How does a master composer pay the ultimate tribute to those closest to him? Compose them a masterpiece, of course. And Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations" is that: a complex, mysterious work that has ... [more+]

How does a master composer pay the ultimate tribute to those closest to him? Compose them a masterpiece, of course. And Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations" is that: a complex, mysterious work that has fascinated listeners since its premiere in 1899. Elgar composed each of the variations to represent the personality of one of his friends, his wife, and even himself. But the key to the work is a tune that is never heard in the piece. Elgar hinted that it's a very famous melody to which his own theme is a counterpoint. Many have speculated, but it's a riddle that has never been solved. Now, Matthias Pintscher will lead the orchestra in this cinematic work under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl. Close your eyes and picture Elgar's friends coming alive while you try to solve the "Enigma". [less-]

The inimitable Bramwell Tovey matches the musical wit and seemingly boundless imagination of Haydn -- with charismatic virtuoso Johannes Moser playing the composer's First Cello Concerto -- to the end... [more+]

The inimitable Bramwell Tovey matches the musical wit and seemingly boundless imagination of Haydn -- with charismatic virtuoso Johannes Moser playing the composer's First Cello Concerto -- to the endless lyricism and dash of Schubert's most Mozartean symphony. Tovey leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic during this evening at the Hollywood Bowl that also includes Schubert's Rosamunde Overture & Ballet Music. [less-]

Spend a warm summer night with the LA Philharmonic at this Hollywood Bowl concert featuring the works of Tchaikovsky and Tchaikovsky's favorite composer -- Mozart. Italian conductor Speranza Scappucci... [more+]

Spend a warm summer night with the LA Philharmonic at this Hollywood Bowl concert featuring the works of Tchaikovsky and Tchaikovsky's favorite composer -- Mozart. Italian conductor Speranza Scappucci, a rising star in the world of classical music, makes her Philharmonic debut conducting Mozart's "Haffner" and "Overture to the Marriage of Figaro". These classic hits from the '80s -- 1780s, that is -- were written at the height of Mozart's popularity and give a glimpse into the composer's output when he was a true rockstar of the Viennese concert scene. Then, the ensemble tackles Tchaikovsky's "Serenade for Strings", written in 1880 as a tribute to Mozart's singular style. Finally, dazzling solo violinist Ray Chen performs Tchaikovsky's "Violin Concerto". [less-]

Experience a night of powerful classical music as the Los Angeles Philharmonic showcases their talent and skill with "Dynamic Dvorak". With conductor Paolo Bortolameolli at the helm, this LA Phil conc... [more+]

Experience a night of powerful classical music as the Los Angeles Philharmonic showcases their talent and skill with "Dynamic Dvorak". With conductor Paolo Bortolameolli at the helm, this LA Phil concert at the Hollywood Bowl delivers everything you want out of a Romantic violin concerto: virtuosity, intense passion and stirring melodies. The program will feature Dvorak's "Vanda Overture" and Saint Saens' Violin Concerto No. 1, a brilliant technical masterpiece brought vividly to life by violinist Martin Chalifour. The program will also include Saint Saens' "Havanaise" and Dvorak's Symphony No. 7. [less-]

Poet W.H. Auden wrote of humanity's search for meaning in the modern world in his Pulitzer-winning magnum opus "The Age of Anxiety", a work that it's safe to say has only gotten more relevant. So take... [more+]

Poet W.H. Auden wrote of humanity's search for meaning in the modern world in his Pulitzer-winning magnum opus "The Age of Anxiety", a work that it's safe to say has only gotten more relevant. So take a break from Twitter, and give your nerves a much-needed balm as Leonard Bernstein's symphonic treatment of "The Age of Anxiety" fills the night sky at the Hollywood Bowl. Bringing the piece to life is acclaimed French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, who "The New York Sun" called "one of the best pianists in the world," and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Rounding out this concert are a piece by Julia Perry and Brahms' Symphony No. 2. [less-]

The Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Hollywood Bowl. Stars overhead and the soaring music of the all-time great composer, Mozart. With ingredients like these, the experience can be nothing less than extr... [more+]

The Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Hollywood Bowl. Stars overhead and the soaring music of the all-time great composer, Mozart. With ingredients like these, the experience can be nothing less than extraordinary. Two symphonies and a glorious violin concerto make for a wondrous and soul-satisfying night of romance and magic. Since its opening in 1922, in the heart of L.A., the Hollywood Bowl has hosted everyone from Billie Holiday to The Beatles to Yo-Yo Ma under its iconic concentric-arched band shell. Now the LA Philharmonic honors Mozart during a powerful night of music that transcends all languages and boundaries. [less-]

Even if you don't know the name Edvard Grieg, you certainly know his music -- the Norwegian composer and pianist penned a few melodies so catchy that they've persisted across popular culture long afte... [more+]

Even if you don't know the name Edvard Grieg, you certainly know his music -- the Norwegian composer and pianist penned a few melodies so catchy that they've persisted across popular culture long after his death. The LA Philharmonic will showcase several of these pieces in this performance at the Hollywood Bowl, where they'll perform selections from Grieg's "Peer Gynt", which includes instantly recognizable passages like "Morning Mood", made famous in several Bugs Bunny cartoons, and the always-recognizable "In the Hall of the Mountain King." In addition, pianist George Li joins the Phil to perform another of Grieg's most beloved works, his Piano Concerto in A minor. [less-]

Long before Jerry Lee Lewis was shaking nerves and rattling brains on the piano, Frédéric Chopin was rocking the ivories. And while he probably never played with his elbows, Chopin wasn't above show... [more+]

Long before Jerry Lee Lewis was shaking nerves and rattling brains on the piano, Frédéric Chopin was rocking the ivories. And while he probably never played with his elbows, Chopin wasn't above showing off his virtuosic talents. Which is why he composed his first Piano Concerto. Now, Sergio Tiempo will take the stage at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to wow the audience with his take on Chopin's sparkling cascade of notes. Then, conductor Ludovic Morlot will bring his energetic style to the symphony that landed Prokofiev on the cover of "Time" magazine. Composed at the tail end of WWII, the Fifth Symphony celebrates the human spirit, even as its climactic "wrong notes" ironically pay tribute to our foibles. Don't miss this enchanting night of music under the stars. [less-]

Ultra-dynamic French conductor Stephane Denève and the extremely gifted Augustin Hadelich join the Los Angeles Philharmonic for Sibelius' towering Violin Concerto. This gorgeous evening concert under... [more+]

Ultra-dynamic French conductor Stephane Denève and the extremely gifted Augustin Hadelich join the Los Angeles Philharmonic for Sibelius' towering Violin Concerto. This gorgeous evening concert under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl begins with Sibelius' "Valse Triste" and will be capped off by Ravel favorites "Valses nobles et sentimentales", "La valse" and "Bolero". Bring a picnic and make a night of it. [less-]

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a festive outdoor performance of hero-themed favorites perfect for summer! Led by conductor Edwin Outwater at Mountain View's Shoreline Amphitheatre, the SF Symphony ... [more+]

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a festive outdoor performance of hero-themed favorites perfect for summer! Led by conductor Edwin Outwater at Mountain View's Shoreline Amphitheatre, the SF Symphony fills the night air with the exhilarating music of "Star Wars", chart-topping pop performed by renowned Broadway vocalist Capathia Jenkins, hit songs from Pixar, a salute to our Armed Forces, and more, culminating in a grand finale of amazing fireworks. [less-]

Every Thursday in Wrigleyville is "Guys' Night" for a crew of longtime pals who gather to vent about middle-aged maladies ... and there's a "No Ladies" policy strictly enforced. "Support Group for Men... [more+]

Every Thursday in Wrigleyville is "Guys' Night" for a crew of longtime pals who gather to vent about middle-aged maladies ... and there's a "No Ladies" policy strictly enforced. "Support Group for Men" shows what happens one night when an unexpected visitor crashes the party. The gang's notions of what it means to be a man in today's America are suddenly upended and their status quo will never be the same. Don't miss this of-the-moment comedy by Ellen Fairey -- whose work the "Chicago Tribune" has hailed as "a must-see for anyone who follows important new plays" -- when it comes to Goodman Theatre at The Albert in Chicago. [less-]

This July, throw on your cowboy hat and mosey over to The Country Crossing Music Festival in Central Point, Oregon, for four whole days of rip-roaring live country music! Mega Country Star's Cole Swin... [more+]

This July, throw on your cowboy hat and mosey over to The Country Crossing Music Festival in Central Point, Oregon, for four whole days of rip-roaring live country music! Mega Country Star's Cole Swindell, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, and Eric Church are joined by over 25 of country's hottest opening acts! Check out the event description below for the rest of the star-studded lineup. [less-]