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There's no reason the fireworks have to end on July Fourth, not with the "Fifty Shades of Men" all-male revue hitting the Boom Boom Room the day after. Perfect for a girls' night out or bachelorette p... [more+]

There's no reason the fireworks have to end on July Fourth, not with the "Fifty Shades of Men" all-male revue hitting the Boom Boom Room the day after. Perfect for a girls' night out or bachelorette party, you'll spend the evening being tempted by gorgeous hunks, when this fun and flirty night of entertainment comes to St. Louis. 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-]

Is there a musical with more wall-to-wall showstoppers than "Les Misérables"? From "I Dreamed a Dream" and "On My Own" to "One Day More" and that cheeky, crowd-pleasing fave "Master of the House," th... [more+]

Is there a musical with more wall-to-wall showstoppers than "Les Misérables"? From "I Dreamed a Dream" and "On My Own" to "One Day More" and that cheeky, crowd-pleasing fave "Master of the House," the songs from the legendary Broadway musical tell an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion and the resilience of the human spirit. Now this "magnificent" ("Music Scene") concert event brings the show's most memorable tunes to life on the Clermont Performing Arts Center stage, featuring 10 world-class musicians and top singers including Terry Barber, Shelley Keelor and Jonathan Cummings. [less-]

Have you ever been told you have a great voice? Whether you're looking for a new career or just interested in making some extra money on the side, this workshop gives you a fun, realistic behind-the-s... [more+]

Have you ever been told you have a great voice? Whether you're looking for a new career or just interested in making some extra money on the side, this workshop gives you a fun, realistic behind-the-scenes look at the voiceover industry. From audiobooks to training material, 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. 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, 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-]

Few names loom as large in music as Beethoven's, and few of his pieces tower so high as his Third Symphony, which was named the greatest symphony of all time by "BBC Music Magazine". Originally titled... [more+]

Few names loom as large in music as Beethoven's, and few of his pieces tower so high as his Third Symphony, which was named the greatest symphony of all time by "BBC Music Magazine". Originally titled "Buonaparte", Symphony No. 3 was given a name change after Napoleon declared himself Emperor of the French a few months after the composition was finished. Beethoven was so disgusted by the ambitious tyranny of the leader he once admired that he tore off the symphony's first page in a fit of rage and gave the piece a new title: "Sinfonia Eroica", or the Heroic Symphony. The music remained the same, and it's still as heroic as ever. In this "All-Beethoven" program at the Hollywood Bowl, conductor Bramwell Tovey will also lead the LA Philharmonic and acclaimed French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard in Piano Concerto No. 1. [less-]

A true classical music superstar, Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell first gained fame for his incredible virtuosity and beautiful tone at the tender age of 17. Since then, he's released more than 4... [more+]

A true classical music superstar, Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell first gained fame for his incredible virtuosity and beautiful tone at the tender age of 17. Since then, he's released more than 40 recordings, many of which hit No. 1 on the "Billboard" classical charts, and was the solo performer on John Corigliano's Oscar-winning soundtrack to "The Red Violin". Hailed as "imaginative, technically gifted and altogether extraordinary" ("The Washington Post"), Bell joins the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the gorgeous Hollywood Bowl to perform Lalo's romantic masterpiece "Symphonie espagnole", a technical feat of rhapsodic complexity -- and an incredibly fun crowd-pleaser. Also on the program are "Fireworks" and "Petrushka" by Stravinsky. [less-]

Dvorak's "New World Symphony", also known as his Ninth Symphony, was one of the first major works to incorporate American folk-music influences. It's been wildly popular ever since its premiere in 189... [more+]

Dvorak's "New World Symphony", also known as his Ninth Symphony, was one of the first major works to incorporate American folk-music influences. It's been wildly popular ever since its premiere in 1893 -- in fact, Neil Armstrong famously took a recording of it with him to the moon. Subtitled "From the New World", this masterpiece of the classical canon fuses folk tunes, eastern Europe rhythms and sounds from Dvorák's native Bohemia. Hear it played by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by conductor Ken-David Masur, at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl. This program will also feature acclaimed pianist Inon Barnatan, called "one of the most admired pianists of his generation" by "The New York Times", playing an LA Phil commission, Alan Fletcher's Piano Concerto. [less-]

The brilliance of Mozart is on full display as the LA Phil celebrates the renowned composer at the Hollywood Bowl. Led by the ever-enchanting Nicholas McGegan, the concert features a robust all-Mozart... [more+]

The brilliance of Mozart is on full display as the LA Phil celebrates the renowned composer at the Hollywood Bowl. Led by the ever-enchanting Nicholas McGegan, the concert features a robust all-Mozart program, covering a wide range of the virtuoso's career-defining works. The evening begins with the overture of "Idomeneo", Mozart's dramatic opera of love and jealousy. Kristóf Baráti showcases his talent on the violin with a stunning performance of Violin Concerto No. 5. Symphony No. 41 "Jupiter," Mozart's last, largest, and most complex symphony, ends the classical season with a huge bang. [less-]

Let Gustav Holst's popular orchestral suite take you on a musical journey across the solar system when Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, where you'll hear Ho... [more+]

Let Gustav Holst's popular orchestral suite take you on a musical journey across the solar system when Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, where you'll hear Holst's take on the astrological symbolism behind each of our neighboring planets. A longtime favorite of prog rock bands and movie directors, "The Planets" has been heard in many video games, television shows and movies. Opening the concert, rising violin star Pekka Kuusisto soars during the world premiere of acclaimed Icelandic composer Daniel Bjarnason's violin concerto. [less-]

One of the greatest composers of all time is anonymously commissioned to write a requiem commemorating the death of a patron's wife -- only he passes away before he can complete it. Once finished, tho... [more+]

One of the greatest composers of all time is anonymously commissioned to write a requiem commemorating the death of a patron's wife -- only he passes away before he can complete it. Once finished, though, it's recognized as a masterpiece that perfectly and dramatically captures his life and work. The man is Mozart and the piece is his much-mythologized "Requiem". In this concert at the Hollywood Bowl, music and artistic director Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Los Angeles Master Chorale in this haunting masterwork, along with John Adams' settings of poets John Donne and Emily Dickinson, "Harmonium". [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 The Live Show Ladies Night Male Revue", 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 The Live Show Ladies Night Male Revue", 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 Daisy Duke's Nightclub & Venue in Findlay. [less-]

A hit across the country, Alpha Male Promotions extends an invitation to "Touch", their latest all-male burlesque spectacular, now arriving at Maverick's at The Landing in Jacksonville. Perfect for a ... [more+]

A hit across the country, Alpha Male Promotions extends an invitation to "Touch", their latest all-male burlesque spectacular, now arriving at Maverick's at The Landing in Jacksonville. Perfect for a bachelorette party or a ladies' night out on the town, this "Magic Mike"-style show was created exclusively for women, and combines rocking music, sexy dance moves and seductive theatrics into a hot, high-energy performance you and your friends will talk -- and likely dream about -- for weeks. [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 The Live Show Ladies Night Male Revue", 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 The Live Show Ladies Night Male Revue", 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 Regency in Springfield. [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 or make your best friend's bachelorette party a night to remember with "Fifty Shades of Men", a male revue catered exclusively for women. You'll spend the evening being te... [more+]

Rev up your girls' night out or make your best friend's bachelorette party a night to remember with "Fifty Shades of Men", a male revue catered exclusively for women. You'll spend the evening being tempted by gorgeous hunks when this fun and flirty night of entertainment from Alpha Male Promotions comes to The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre. The show combines a perfect blend of music, sexy dance moves and seductive theatrics in a hot, high-energy performance you and your girls will talk -- and dream -- about for weeks. [less-]

The hit CBS TV show "CSI" got its start in Vegas before becoming the exciting worldwide phenomenon it is today. And this hands-on interactive experience puts you right in the middle of the action, as ... [more+]

The hit CBS TV show "CSI" got its start in Vegas before becoming the exciting worldwide phenomenon it is today. And this hands-on interactive experience puts you right in the middle of the action, as you step into the shoes of a real crime scene investigator to try and solve one of three different murders. You'll be helped along by videos featuring your favorite characters from the show and real-life forensic experts, as you match DNA, compare tire tracks and examine bullet casings and blood spatter. Then head to the state-of-the-art crime lab to see if you've ID'd the murderer and receive an official CSI diploma. With a multitude of suspects and lab stations to explore, "CSI: The Experience" can be a different adventure each time you visit. [less-]

Now happening at parks and stadiums across the U.S., "The Great Inflatable Race" offers a ton of air-filled family fun, as you make your way through a course packed with 8-10 giant blow-up obstacles t... [more+]

Now happening at parks and stadiums across the U.S., "The Great Inflatable Race" offers a ton of air-filled family fun, as you make your way through a course packed with 8-10 giant blow-up obstacles that you've got to go over, under or straight through. Whatever your age, you'll have a blast jumping, sliding and bouncing on and around these custom-designed inflatables. Everyone who signs up for the event at Utah State University gets a t-shirt, and part of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity. [less-]

Now happening at parks and stadiums across the U.S., "The Great Inflatable Race" offers a ton of air-filled family fun, as you make your way through a course packed with 8-10 giant blow-up obstacles t... [more+]

Now happening at parks and stadiums across the U.S., "The Great Inflatable Race" offers a ton of air-filled family fun, as you make your way through a course packed with 8-10 giant blow-up obstacles that you've got to go over, under or straight through. Whatever your age, you'll have a blast jumping, sliding and bouncing on and around these custom-designed inflatables. Everyone who signs up for the event at Davenport's Credit Island Park gets a t-shirt, and part of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity. [less-]

Travel back to the golden age of rock when legendary hitmakers Foreigner, Cheap Trick and Jason Bohnham's Led Zeppelin Experience bring down the house at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View as par... [more+]

Travel back to the golden age of rock when legendary hitmakers Foreigner, Cheap Trick and Jason Bohnham's Led Zeppelin Experience bring down the house at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View as part of Bone Bash XVII. Thanks to Foreigner, the world was introduced to the sweeping power ballad "I Want to Know What Love Is" -- a song so epic you can't help but belt it out at the top of your lungs. They're also behind monster smashes like "Feels Like the First Time," "Cold as Ice," "Juke Box Hero," "Urgent," "Head Games," "Say You Will" and more. Over the course of their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career, Cheap Trick produced everything from '70s power pop to '80s hair metal to "The Colbert Report" theme. The group is sure to pump up the volume on immortal classics like "I Want You to Want Me," "Surrender," "Dream Police," "The Flame" and many more. And the legend of thunderous rock 'n' roll drummer John Bonham lives on in his son, Jason Bonham, a world-class drummer in his own right, whose Led Zeppelin Experience pays tribute to his late father's band. Their epic concerts cover everything from Zeppelin's biggest singles like "Stairway to Heaven" and "Whole Lotta Love" to obscure B-sides, thrilling both Zeppelin fanatics and rock newbies alike. [less-]

From the iconic puddle-jumping scene to the crisp rendition of "Good Morning" and the tender moments of "You Were Meant for Me," Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds sang and danced their w... [more+]

From the iconic puddle-jumping scene to the crisp rendition of "Good Morning" and the tender moments of "You Were Meant for Me," Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds sang and danced their way right into our hearts with "Singin' in the Rain" -- not to mention the top of the American Film Institute's list of greatest movie musicals of all time. Now, you can relive all of your favorite moments with the powerful live accompaniment of the Los Angeles Philharmonic during this screening at the legendary Hollywood Bowl. "Singin' in the Rain" follows a lighthearted story set in Hollywood during the transition from silent film to "talkies." Kelly plays a popular silent film star shackled by his studio in a loveless romance to his leading lady (Jean Hagen). On the run from his fans, the star jumps into a passing car where he meets a chorus girl (played by Reynolds), setting the stage for hilarious hijinks, romance and music. [less-]