Students performed mariachi music for the Midland community following several days of workshop
MIDLAND, Texas — After several days of learning from experienced mariachi musicians, students performed a genre of Mexican music in front of the Midland community on Friday night. The Hispanic Cultural Center of Midland held its 17th Annual Mariachi Workshop this week, all culminating in the Noche de Mariachi Concert. Students of all ages took […]
Here’s what to know about the 2023 Caribbean Food and Music Festival
All roads lead to Bessemer at the 2023 Caribbean Food and Music Festival.The Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization’s annual celebration of Caribbean culture kicked off this morning with a parade from the Bessemer Historical Hall of Fame to Devaldereben Park. The food, music and revelry continues until 9pm. Backed by a $5,300 grant from the […]
Woofstock brings food, friends, music — oh, and dogs
Brianna Hagopian, 15, left, and Morgan Mason, 14, give pets to Maxwell, 8, a pitbull terrier-bulldog-beagle mix, on Saturday. Hagopian and Maxwell won her third place in her 5K Woof Run at the Waterville Humane Society’s Woofstock Festival. Mason also entered the race. Amy Calder/Morning Sentinel Waterville — Cody Bayou crossed the 5km finish line […]
Blasting Vulgar, Offensive Music at Work May Be Harassment: Judge
An appeals court has ruled that workplace music by the likes of Eminem and Lil Wayne can be offensive and is legally considered workplace harassment and grounds for sex discrimination lawsuits. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images A US appeals court has ruled that loud, obnoxious music played in the workplace may violate sex discrimination laws. A […]
Music, artisans and more coming to Fairmont market
Main Street Fairmont (WBOY image) FAIRMONT, West Virginia (WBOY) — Fairmont’s Hometown Spirit event celebrates its 50th anniversary with music and more on June 17th. According to Main Street, the market will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monroe Street in downtown Fairmont. Released by Fairmont. Rain or shine, the event features […]
GutterJam hosts eclectic music festival highlighting local musicians and visual performers
Gutter Goblin invites people to support local musicians at various music festivals, “Gutterjam” (Photo: Cade Carroll) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — GutterBliss returns for the third event in a year on Saturday. This time he will perform with GutterJam, an eclectic music festival focused on local music. GutterJam invites you to unleash your inner goblin and […]
39th OKM Music Festival commences
Tulsa, Oklahoma. (KTUL) — The 39th OKM Music Festival kicked off on June 8th with five days of music for the whole family. The main stage opened at 4:30pm on June 8, featuring family-friendly activities and food trucks. Other activities that night included performances by Jim Green the Magician, Mats Torling and the Mad Men, […]
2023 Music in Dimmick Park Summer Concert Series resumes this weekend
HELLERTOWN, Pennsylvania — Dimmick Park comes alive with music on Sunday nights. The 2023 Music in Dimmick Park Summer Concert Series continues this weekend, sponsored by the Hellertown Lower Soukon Chamber of Commerce and organized in partnership with The Steel Club. Hellertown Lower Saukon Chamber of Commerce and Steel Club to Host 2023 Music in […]
Bronx series highlights Congolese influences in Caribbean music and dance – Bronx Times
of The Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC) will host a series of musical performances, film screenings, and moderated conversations this summer that explore the many Congolese influences in Caribbean music and dance. The program will be showcased across three events in BMHC’s signature Bronx Rising. A series that brings to life the rich culture of […]
Intergenerational music-making: ‘We gain strength from the people we get to be with’
I’m running out of time. After six months of preparation in a cavernous hall near Six and Rampart, the big concert is less than a week away. Monday will be the final rehearsal for an orchestra unlike any other in California. A 76-year-old clarinetist drove up from Camarillo. A 14-year-old violinist living near LAX was […]