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During a hearing for Nevada's proposed AB 584 Educational Accountability Act last month, Juliette Leong of Reno told the Assembly Ways and Means Committee that she performs high school math, won six national math competitions, performed music at Carnegie Hall, and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars from the sales of her paintings to charities.
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San Francisco Chronicle
14-08-2025
- San Francisco Chronicle
Jazz star turns tarmac delay into viral in-flight concert ahead of Napa show
A flight delay turned into an impromptu concert this week when jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and his band, stranded aboard a plane, treated fellow passengers to a surprise performance. Koz, a Grammy-nominated artist set to perform in Napa as part of the Blue Note Summer Sessions at the Meritage Resort on Friday, August 15, was en route from St. Louis to Seattle with his Summer Horns 2025 tour when their flight was diverted to Boise, Idaho, due to mechanical issues. As they waited for repairs on the Boise tarmac, Koz and his bandmates Marcus Anderson, Jeff Bradshaw, Leo P, Evan Taylor and Marcel Anderson broke out their horns and launched into a spirited rendition of Stevie Wonder's 'Haven't Done Nothing.' The performance, captured on video by Anderson, quickly went viral. 'Delay after delay after delay… frustrations turned into fun,' Anderson wrote in the caption. 'We pulled out our horns and brought smiles bright as the sun! Summer Horns turned a flight into a front row concert — because when you feel it, you play it.' Within 24 hours, the clip had garnered over 2.5 million views across Instagram and Facebook. 'This is your captain speaking. This flight has been rerouted to Funkytown. The seatbelt sign is off and you are hereby required to get out your seat and dance!' one person wrote in the comments. Another noted, 'Love this!! And everyone is actually enjoying themselves. That's the power of music!' Koz's career spans more than three decades with regular stints at venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and the Hollywood Bowl.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Yahoo
Grand Ole Opry Announces Historic Concert
Grand Ole Opry Announces Historic Concert originally appeared on Parade. For just the fourth time in its history, the Grand Ole Opry is coming to Carnegie Hall. The two venues made a joint announcement on Thursday, July 24, that Carnegie Hall Presents an Evening With the Grand Ole Opry is coming to the legendary New York City venue on March 20, 2026. The special show will "celebrate 250 years of the United States of America and 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry." "The evening is part of Carnegie Hall's United in Sound: America at 250 festival reflecting on the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence," according to the press release. It continues, "In more than 35 concerts as part of the United in Sound festival at Carnegie Hall, audiences will experience Broadway, jazz, film music, rock 'n' roll, hip-hop, bluegrass, classical, country, and so much more, showcasing the very best of the American spirit through music."The Grand Ole Opry show on March 20, 2026, will mark just the fourth time in Opry history that it has headlined a show at Carnegie Hall. The previous three visits were in 1947, 1961 and 2005. Tickets can be added to current and new Carnegie Hall subscription packages for the 2025-2026 season and purchased as part of a Create Your Own subscription series. Single tickets go on sale to the general public on August 11. That sale will be a limited release for fans, with additional tickets going on sale when the artist line-up is confirmed. Ongoing Opry 100 celebrations include: 'Opry 100 Honors Porter Wagoner' (August 12), 'Opry 100 Honors Bill Monroe' (September 16), 'Opry 100 Honors Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff' (October 18), and more to be announced for 2026. Opry's first-ever live international broadcast from London's iconic Royal Albert Hall on September 26 featuring Opry members Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Darius Rucker and Marty Stuart. During the month of October, the Opry will celebrate its 'Rhinestone Milestone' birthday all month with birthday shows, plaza parties, special fan activations, surprises, and more. On November 28, the Opry will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its November 28, 1925, inaugural broadcast with an all-star Opry member show. More details to come. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Grand Ole Opry Announces Historic Concert first appeared on Parade on Jul 24, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword

Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Yahoo
5-Year-Old Piano Prodigy Makes His Debut at Carnegie Hall: 'Such an Amazing Time'
A 5-year-old piano prodigy just made his debut at Carnegie Hall. Alec Van Khajadourian of Los Angeles made his debut during the NY Classical Debut Awards Gala Concert on Sunday, July 20, according to ABC affiliate WABC-TV and NBC affiliate KNBC. He was the youngest person to ever perform at the event, described by Carnegie Hall as "an international competition open to musicians of all ages" in which performers are chosen by a competition jury. Khajadourian is also the youngest person to ever perform at the prestigious New York City concert venue, Pietro Molteni, founder and artistic director for the Gala Concert, told the New York Post. 'I can't wait to get on stage at Carnegie Hall and play for everyone,' Khajadourian told the Post prior to his performance. 'I'm so excited!' Joe Khajadourian and Diana Sanders, Alec's parents, discovered their son's talent when the boy was a toddler, according to KNBC. In about a year, Alec began learning complicated classical music without reading sheet music. Alec has perfect pitch, which only occurs in about 1 of every 100,000 people, according to WABC-TV. "He immediately showed some real promise,' Joe told the outlet, 'and now it's developed real fast." Now 5 years old, Alec has already won first prize in three international musical competitions, according to KNBC. Shortly before his performance at Carnegie Hall, Alec made his debut at L.A.'s Disney Concert Hall, where he met Gustavo Dudamel, director of the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra. 'I'm so excited and proud of Alec for all his hard work,' Joe told the Post. 'It's such an amazing time for him.' Molteni, the Gala Concert founder, told the Post that the team at Carnegie Hall 'immediately understood the uniqueness of the situation and accommodated it with great professionalism.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Taking the stage at such a prestigious venue allows these young musicians to see themselves as capable of achieving the highest levels of their craft,' Molteni said. He added, 'It's an extraordinary motivational boost for a young artist, who devotes countless hours to studying music in their room and pursuing one of the most demanding careers in the world.' Read the original article on People