Genesius Theatre’s ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ will make you laugh — and think
STORY WRITTEN BY CHERYL THORNBURG cthornburg@pottsmerc.com @MercArtsCheryl on Twitter It takes a genius to put two 20th Century geniuses in a play that touches on some ground-breaking concepts and...
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Country singer, spokesman, actor Trace Adkins bringing greatest hits show to...
STORY WRITTEN BY BRIAN BINGAMAN bbingaman@thereporteronline.com @brianbingaman on Twitter Yes, Trace Adkins has new music scheduled for release in the New Year. But don’t expect to hear any of it in...
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Genesius’ ‘American Idiot’ delivers a powerful portrait of the post 9/11...
Green Day’s music reflects the ‘time of their lives’ REVIEW WRITTEN BY CHERYL THORNBURG For Digital First Media Green Day’s “American Idiot” electrified the Genesius stage Friday night before a...
View ArticleKeb’ Mo’ Berks Jazz Festival performance among event highlights
STORY WRITTEN BY BRIAN BINGAMAN bbingaman@21st-centurymedia.com @brianbingaman on Twitter Eclectic bluesman What: Keb’ Mo’ in concert with special guest Gerald Albright. When: 7 p.m. April 2. Where:...
View ArticleTaylor Dayne shows a different side of her repertoire at Berks Jazz Fest
STORY WRITTEN BY BRIANG BINGAMAN bbingaman@21st-centurymedia.com @brianbingaman on Twitter The truth can be way stranger than fiction. This year’s Berks Jazz Fest will feature the big, sassy voice...
View Article‘All-star’ Grateful Dead tribute heading for Reading
STORY BY BRIAN BINGAMAN bbingaman@21st-centurymedia.com @brianbingaman on Twitter Named after a Grateful Dead song, Dark Star Orchestra have actually performed even more live shows than the Dead...
View ArticleMetal rockers Sevendust playing Reading on Saturday
STORY BY CHRIS CAMERON For Digital First Media Metal rockers Sevendust formed in 1996 in Atlanta and have forged one of hard rock’s most diehard audiences. 2014’s acoustic offering “Time Travelers...
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YOUR TICKET +: Weekend events for everyone. Don’t miss the fun
Find an event near you on this list: WRITTEN BY BRIAN BINGAMAN bbingaman@21st-centurymedia.com @brianbingaman on Twitter Down by the water St. Michael’s Park: The Schuylkill Canal Association’s 34th...
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Genesius’ ‘Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ is a real good time
REVIEW WRITTEN BY CHERYL THORNBURG If you’re feeling a little grumpy, head over to Genesius Theatre in Reading to see “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” – it’s guaranteed to get you laughing. This...
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New jazz opera ‘Da Ponte’ is one-of-a kind
REVIEW WRITTEN BY CHERYL THORNBURG For Digital First Media Lorenzo Da Ponte is not a household name despite being the librettist for Mozart and Salieri, but a new jazz opera about him could help...
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Black Violin opening positive dialogues through chamber/hip-hop hybrid
Duo to perform at Santander Performing Arts Center STORY WRITTEN BY BRIAN BINGAMAN bbingaman@21st-centurymedia.com @brianbingaman on Twitter For Kev Marcus of the string duo Black Violin, there’s...
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