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Thankfully for those of us who couldn’t stay up late for those West Coast premieres, Music on the Strait 2022 is still streaming. This week's list includes some highlights from the festival, plus some outstanding local events that you can [...]

This week's focus - free and online. Crank up the AC and enjoy theatre, jazz, and an exceptional selection of classical music. Great Performances presents Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya On-demand through August 31 Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life [...]

This week you can enjoy a plethora of free performances and live streams, and support the all-Purchase Pete Malinverni Trio as they perform live in Mount Kisco. ALL ARTS presents Dance Heginbotham’s 24 Caprices On-demand Inspired by Niccolò Paganini’s piece [...]

Whatever the weather, there’s music in the air this week—enjoy! NPR Music Presents Regina Spektor: Tiny Desk Concert On-demand Singer-songwriter (and Purchase College alum) Regina Spektor sat in her hotel room waiting as we tuned the piano behind my desk. [...]

August is always a bit strange. In a way, it feels as though the summer is almost over already. But hasn't it really just gotten started? How does that happen?!  At any rate, there is still time to get out [...]

I’ve started watching the Newport Folk Festival and plan to savor more of it. I highly recommend checking it out. And after that? Venture out, or stay in - there are arts experiences of all kinds to enjoy this week. [...]

It’s too darned hot! I'm sticking to the great indoors this week and feeling incredibly grateful for my air-conditioning. Aspen Music Festival presents Aspen Festival Orchestra with Diana Adamyan, violin Livestream on Sunday, July 24, 6pm KHACHATURIAN Violin Concerto RAVEL Alborada [...]

One of my favorite things about summer is the variety of ways you can experience the arts outdoors, often for free. But if the weather doesn't cooperate, you can always crank up the AC and check out some of this [...]

I hope everyone enjoyed a safe July 4th holiday. Summer is now in full swing, and this week we've got short films, dance on film, music meets art, and plenty of opportunities to get outside and experience live music under [...]