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CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
JazzYYC gearing up for summer festival
Numerous performers are coming to Calgary for the JazzYYC Summer Festival, which runs June 23-29 at venues throughout the city. As the temperature warms up, more and more festivals are staged in Calgary, and among the first this year is the JazzYYC Summer Festival. 'We want to give a nice, wide sampling of the styles of jazz,' JazzYYC artistic director Kodi Hutchinson told CTV News. Opening the festival on June 23 at Studio Bell is Grammy-nominated Artemis, an all-female quintet. 'It's led by a Canadian – Renee Rosnes, born in Saskatchewan, raised in Vancouver – and considered one of the greatest jazz piano players on the planet,' Hutchinson said. Taking the stage at the Bella Concert Hall on June 25 is Mike Stern. 'When you talk about living greats on the jazz guitar, a lot of people will mention Pat Metheny, they'll mention John Schofield or they'll mention Mike Stern. He's one of the big three. He is amazing,' Hutchinson said. The JazzYYC Summer Festival runs from June 23 to 29.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Sports Illustrated Stadium to Host Inaugural Concert Series This October With Country Superstar Jason Aldean, Hip-Hop Icon Ludacris and More Over Two-Consecutive Nights
First-Ever 'Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series' General Public On Sale this Friday, June 6 at 10am NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2025 / Sports Illustrated Stadium, one of the New York metropolitan region's fastest-growing sports and entertainment destinations, today announced the inaugural 'Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series' to be held over two nights on October 10-11, 2025. This landmark moment launches the venue's first major music series and kicks off a growing calendar of world-class concerts and special events at the 25,000+ seat stadium through 2025 and Illustrated Stadium Concert Series logo The inaugural Sports illustrated Stadium Concert Series will take place Oct. 10-11, 2025, the venue's first major music series and headlined by country music superstar Jason Aldean and Hip-Hop icon Ludacris Star-Studded Lineup Over Two Nights The Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series spans two individually ticketed nights of top-tier, live performances across country, rap, hip-hop, and R&B, allowing fans to attend one or both events based on their musical preference. On Friday, October 10, legendary country music star Jason Aldean - three-time Academy of Country Music (ACM) Entertainer of the Year, multiple Country Music Association Award winner and ACM Artist of the Decade - will kick off the weekend, headlining a night of southern country tunes. Aldean will be joined by Warner Records' artist Warren Zeiders and rising stars Chase McDaniel, Lauren Gottshall, along with Aldean's country music pioneer and longtime touring partner, Dee Jay Silver. Saturday, October 11, will celebrate the undeniable influence and legacy of hip-hop, rap and R&B, featuring headliner, music and film icon Ludacris -- a three-time Grammy Award winner and recipient of honors including MTV Best Rap Video Award, Hollywood Film Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics' Choice Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He'll be joined by a powerhouse lineup of platinum-selling artists who helped define a generation of music, including Grammy Award, eight-time Billboard Award, American Music Award-winning singer, composer, actress and Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient, Ashanti, along with Flo Rida, Rick Ross and Fat Joe. This high-octane night promises once-in-a-lifetime moments, hosted by Grammy Award winner, INK. 'The inaugural Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series highlights our vision of making this venue a premier destination for world-class sports, concerts and cultural experiences in the New York metropolitan area,' said David Lane, CEO of Sports Illustrated Tickets and concert promotion head. 'With an iconic lineup and unmatched energy, this is just the beginning. We are confident Sports Illustrated Stadium will set a new standard for live entertainment in this region, and we look forward to creating cherished memories for fans here for years to come.' Tickets - Presale and On Sale Presales for both nights will begin June 3 at 10am, with general public tickets and a limited number of parking passes on sale starting June 6 from 10am at Tickets are also available for purchase at the Sports Illustrated Stadium Box Office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 5pm ET and on New York Red Bulls match days two hours before kickoff. Ticket prices start at $43. Sports Illustrated Stadium offers a true VIP experience through its unique hospitality tickets, including the VIP Pit with premium open bar and food at Crossbar, Audi Club access (all-inclusive food, soft drinks, and cash bar) for seats in sections 108/111 (first 8 rows) and Club SI access (buffet and open bar) for sections 109/110 - all with limited availability. For fans looking for an elevated concert experience, a limited number of premium suites are available for purchase. For suite sales, please contact: [email protected] or call (973) 776 - 8479. Personalized Fan Experience In addition to the extraordinary musical lineup, attendees will be able to enjoy other activations at the stadium, including creating their own personalized Sports Illustrated Fan Cover to commemorate the night. Fans will also have the opportunity to engage in Sports Illustrated 'Faces in the Crowd,' a live photo capture experience that transforms real-time fan reactions into personalized SI Fan Covers and commemorative Concert Series tickets. During show breaks, SI Fandom will feature interactive jumbotron light shows, trivia, augmented reality, and more for the ultimate fan experience. Getting to Sports Illustrated Stadium Sports Illustrated Stadium is located at 600 Cape May St. in Harrison, N.J. Conveniently situated just across the Passaic River from Newark Penn Station and approximately seven miles west of Lower Manhattan, the stadium is easily accessible via public transportation, with the PATH train to Harrison Station offering a short walk to the venue, making it an ideal location for sports fans and music lovers traveling from any part of the New York metropolitan area. ### ABOUT THE SPORTS ILLUSTRATED STADIUM CONCERT SERIES The Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series is a new landmark live music experience held at Sports Illustrated Stadium - one of the New York metropolitan area's premier destinations for concerts and cultural events. This marks the venue's first major music series and kicks off a growing calendar of world-class concerts and special events at the 25,000+ seat stadium through 2025 and beyond. Backed by the legacy of Sports Illustrated, the series brings together global artists in a uniquely immersive venue built for fan-first energy, exceptional acoustics, and timeless memories. ABOUT SPORTS ILLUSTRATED STADIUM Sports Illustrated Stadium, one of the New York metropolitan region's fastest-growing sports and entertainment destinations, is the home of the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer and Gotham FC of National Women's Soccer League. Renowned for its distinctive architecture and exceptional acoustics, the stadium itself features a dynamic, curving roof that envelops the entire seating area in an elegant metal shell, creating a powerful architectural statement while enhancing the sight and listening experience for guests. This design not only provides protection from the elements but also amplifies stage and crowd noise, contributing to an electrifying atmosphere during any event. ABOUT SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TICKETS Sports Illustrated Tickets is a fan-first primary and secondary ticketing marketplace, offering access to more than $2.5 billion in inventory and over 50 million tickets to sports, concerts, and theater events worldwide. A proud member of the NFL Ticket Network, Sports Illustrated Tickets is your trusted source for unforgettable live experiences - featuring the same seats, better prices, and a 100% refund guarantee if an event is canceled for any reason. Its primary ticketing platform, Box Office, is an innovative event management and blockchain-based solution that supports both free and paid events of any size. Box Office delivers NFT ticketing alongside traditional tickets, giving event organizers powerful tools and fans a seamless, secure entry experience at the biggest events around the globe. For more information, visit ABOUT NVRDUL EVENTS & TRISTAR PRODUCTION GROUP As the exclusive booking services provider for Sports Illustrated Tickets and production services provider for the Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series, NVRDUL Events and its production partner, Tristar Production Group, comprise a full-service event and production company with a solid commitment to creating the very best fan experiences for sports, music and other live events worldwide. ### Press Contacts: Laura Kepus Berk Communications for Sports Illustrated Tickets [email protected] (804) 310-4995 Matt Ciesluk Sports Illustrated Tickets [email protected] (704) 258-3896 Carri Hyde NVRDUL [email protected] (817) 504-5987 SOURCE: Sports Illustrated Tickets press release
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Musicians draw crowds on front porches in Chicago's Lakeview community
Local musicians turned front porches on Chicago's North Side into stages on Sunday afternoon. With a ticket for the neighborhood music festival Porchfest, attendees got a map of the neighborhood houses where musicians were performing through the day and evening. Visitors then walked around and checked out the shows at their leisure. An assortment of Chicago musicians performed at sites around West Lakeview — from the front porches of workers' cottages on residential blocks to the concrete space in front of the Athenaeum Center for Thought * Culture. The ticket to the event also gave people discounts at local businesses. The money raised supports the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce. As the grownups performed, some enthusiastic youngsters on Wolfram Street also set up a lemonade stand. CBS Another Porchfest is set for Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., a short distance to the west in the Roscoe Village neighborhood.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free family-friendly concert series returns to Richland for the summer
There are some telltale signs of summer in Tri-Cities, like the Columbia River filling up with boats and the mountains becoming covered with hikers. As temperatures rise, the number of local events to choose from expands significantly. In summertime, Tri-Cities becomes bustling with things to do, especially live music. There are multiple festivals planned in the coming months, as well as several concert series lasting all summer. Multiple concert series start in late May, including the longest-standing Live@5 concert series, which begins May 29. Entering its 21st year, just one year ahead of the Thunder on the Island concert series, Live@5 is a community favorite for family-friendly entertainment. It is presented by Stephens Media Group, a digital media company that runs six Tri-Cities radio stations, with Yakima Federal Savings and Loan as the primary sponsor, according to a recent news release. The Live@5 concert series provides free music at John Dam Plaza every Thursday through summer. Here's this year's lineup: May 29 - Backroads June 5 - Englewood Heights June 12 - Groove Principal June 19 - Stoney Lonesome June 26 - Badlandz July 3 - The Knockdowns July 10 - Fat Fox July 17 - Time Machine July 24 - Stompin'Ground July 31 - Queen's Gate Aug 7 - Joel Gibson Jr. Music starts at 5 p.m. and is completely free. Local businesses will have tables set up, so attendees can support various Tri-Cities vendors while enjoying the music, but no purchases are necessary. This year, the beer garden is hosted by The Emerald of Siam. With owner Dara Quinn launching Emerald Spark Events with her business partner Alicia Cullison, the popular Richland restaurant is able to take its mobile bar setup to more events than ever this year. The Emerald also provides drinks at the Thunder on the Island concert series on Clover Island, which has free concerts on Wednesdays and paid shows on Sundays. Food trucks will also be onsite, so you can head to the park straight after work for dinner, drinks and live music. If you're bringing kids, Knockerball Tri-Cities is hosting a children's Fun Zone, said the release from Yakima Federal Savings and Loan. 'Live@5 has proven to be that rare kind of event that brings together people and families from across the Tri-Cities to enjoy a night out in a beautiful park setting — with great food, drinks, local vendors, and the best music the region has to offer,' Dan Manella, the Stephens Media Group general manager, said in the release.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rochester Lilac Festival Final Weekend: Lilac Run and more!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — We're kicking off the final weekend of the Rochester Lilac Festival, and there are tons to do as this year's event comes to a close. News 8 has been covering all of the events happening across this year's Lilac Festival. For the final weekend, it's going to be busy with live music, the annual Lilac Run, and much more! Here's what you can expect this weekend: If you missed Art in the Park and Small Business Circle, it's back one last time this weekend. Guests can check out local artists or meet local business owners. Both events are located up the hill from the festival grounds. On Saturday, it will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, it will end an hour earlier. Stop by the News 8 tent this morning and say hi to Adam Chodak, Brennan Somers, and Oran Spitzer! 12 p.m. – RocStar Academy 2:30 p.m. – Maddy Walsh & The Blind Spots (Rock) 4 p.m. – Flying Object (Psychedelic rock 'n' roll) 5:30 p.m. – Public Water Supply (Alternative rock, indie Americana) 7 p.m. – The Dirty Dozen Brass Band (New Orleans jazz, bebop, funk) The 46th annual Lilac Run 5K, 10K and the new Timbits Trot will take place this morning at Highland Park. Those looking to participate in these races can choose to run or walk in person or virtually! The 5K kicks off at 8 a.m., the 10K will follow at 9:30 a.m., and the Timbits Trot will be at 11:30 a.m. Registration can be found here. Below are the following routes: 5K: 10K: Timbits Trot: Stop by the News 8 tent in the morning and say hi to Isabel Garcia, Ryan Hermenet and James Gilbert and Mikhaela Singleton. Later in the P.M., you can come by and meet Natalie Kucko and Eric Snitil! 1 p.m. – Mountain · River · Traveler ('Supercharged Chinese folk') 2:30 p.m. – Reddy Hollow (Indie rock) 4 p.m. – All Them Squares (Alternative rock) 5:30 p.m. – Coral Moons (Indie pop) 7 p.m. – Beach Weather (Pop rock, indie pop) As always, you can find more information about the Lilac Festival by checking out News 8's complete guide here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
