New Orleans city, cultural leaders officially open Mahalia Jackson ... - New Orleans Times-Picayune
Pub. Date - Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:39:00 GMT
Chris Granger / The Times-Picayune Crews last month put the finishing touches on the refurbished stage at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts. More than three years after Hurricane Katrina pushed it to the brink of ruin, New Orleans ...

North Carolina band makes soulful, positive music - Charleston Post & Courier
Pub. Date - Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:31:00 GMT
Laura Reed and Deep Pocket. Laura Reed and Deep Pocket are about to embark on a high profile tour. Later this year, the band is going to be a part of Green Train, a concert and train tour with musicians such as Willie Nelson, Jewel, Dave Matthews ...

Announcing the Winners: The People's Choice Awards - Eflux Media
Pub. Date - Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:38:00 GMT
"The Dark Knight" accepted every trophy it was nominated for at the 35th annual fan-favorite CBS ceremony. Among film honors, "The Dark Knight" was 2008's top film at box offices with global ticket sales of nearly $1 billion, soaring away with five ...

San Diego Songwriters Ride High on a Legacy of Java - Santa Barbara Independent
Pub. Date - Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:30:00 GMT
Every city has a celebrated venue that provides its neighbors a little musical heart and soul. Los Angeles has the Troubadour, San Francisco the Fillmore, and New York had CBGB. For San Diego, that place is a little coffee shop just east of downtown ...

Neil Diamond delivers gem of a show in Ontario - Riverside Press Enterprise
Pub. Date - Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:57:00 GMT
ONTARIO - The Neil Diamond faithful came in droves to Sunday night's show at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario. "I love him," said Gabriela Scaliese, of Montclair. She wanted to see Diamond for a long time and was happy he was coming so close ...

Dark Knight is People's Choice - News.com.au
Pub. Date - Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:07:00 GMT
THE Dark Knight has soared away with five People's Choice Awards including favorite movie and on-screen pairing for stars Christian Bale and the late Heath Ledger to kick off Hollywood's annual awards season. The People's Choice Awards, in its 35th ...

Rockets fired from Lebanon hit Israel - News.com.au
Pub. Date - Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:19:00 GMT
THREE to four rockets have hit northern Israel from Lebanon, military sources say. Five people were slightly wounded when the projectiles fell around the area of the northern town of Nahariya, Israeli media reported. Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah ...

Jazz bassist Haden returns to country roots on CD - KVAL
Pub. Date - Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:46:00 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - After a career on modern jazz's cutting edge, bassist Charlie Haden acknowledges being scared before recording his first country music album at Ricky Skaggs' Nashville, Tenn., studio. But with a little help from family and friends ...

Stars' 2009 New Year's Resolutions - US Magazine
Pub. Date - Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:53:00 GMT
"It's always the same: to work out more and eat healthier. I'm trying to go organic, eat more raw." "All my focus is on my son. Every day, being a better mom and learning with him. It's an incredible experience." "I'm looking for the right woman. I ...

Oklahoma Events, January 2 - Wichita Falls Times Record News
Pub. Date - Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:54:00 GMT
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dates subject to change without notice. Before traveling, call venues to verify events. For more information on specific events, refer to the phone numbers listed. tony bennett: Tonight, Riverwind Casino, Norman. www.rivewind.com ...