With influences ranging from Shostakovich and Bach to Nas and Jay-Z, stereotype-smashing Black Violin breaks the rules, blending classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass to create a sound they call “classical boom.” Black Violin is an American hip hop duo from Fort Lauderdale, composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wil B. and Kev Marcus […]

he Chain of Parks Art Festival unveiled the 2021 Festival Cover Artist during its annual soiree on Jan. 21, 2021, hosted by LeMoyne Arts. The event was a time to thank donors and loyal Festival supporters in preparation for the newly expanded weeks-long celebration planned for April. Festival organizers introduced cover art by Nashville artist […]

Marvin Goldstein presents holiday music for Opening Nights Tallahassee pianist Marvin Goldstein will be performing a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at The Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette St., as the first live, in-person event of the season for Opening Nights at Florida State University. The beautiful White House Piano and The Peace […]

Blessed is music, for it is a peacemaker. For 61 years — he started at age 9 as an accordionist — Marvin Goldstein has been performing music for audiences. He has witnessed on several continents the capacity of music to bring disparate people together. He recalls with fondness a concert he orchestrated in Jerusalem attended […]

Music, where did it all begin? Going back to the 14th century B.C., most historians point to Hurrian Hymn No. 6 as the oldest song. It was about the Goddess Nikkal and the lyrics were found on clay tablets in Northern Syria. Since those early jams, we have seen it all in music: Elvis, the […]

Opening Nights at Florida State University (Online) begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. This free virtual concert is an exclusive video celebration of timeless Gilbert and Sullivan favorites. Filmed this summer from locations throughout the United States, delight in the fun and variety of the performances, and the opportunity to see and hear everything up […]

The COVID-19 Era has presented all of us with countless challenges, and the world of the performing arts is no different. The safety of artists and audiences, as well as the logistical obstacles brought on by the need for social distancing have made producing a season and managing travel and crews difficult. Nonetheless, Opening Nights […]

Opening Nights at Florida State University’s release of its new season feels a little like a “Save the Date” card. Well, not exactly. Because there aren’t any dates. The performing arts presenter — which brings top musicians, comedians, dance and theater companies, writers and other artists to Tallahassee — announced its 2020-2021 slate of performers […]

When feeling somber or when confronted by events that may be hard to process or interpret, Michael Blachly reverts to what he calls his comfort music: songs that were meaningful to him when he was evolving into the person he would become. On Memorial Day, Blachly was grilling and exchanged messages with a best friend […]

Opening Nights at Florida State University has selected Christopher Small, principal at Augusta Raa Middle School, as its 2020 Arts Advocate Award recipient.