Rocco Landesman (Michael Eastman photo)

Rocco Landesman didn’t pick just any old time to include St. Louis on his Art Works tour. He’s scheduled come here the week of Nov. 23 - the week of Thanksgiving.

Landesman and his wife, Debby Busch…

Joan Lipkin (Rachel Brandt photo)

“The Date,” a play by Joan Lipkin, has been chosen for “The Best Short Plays: 2006-07,” an anthology to be published by Applause Books next year. Plays by Murray Schisgal, Neil LaBute, John Guare and Quincy Long are in…

Three years ago, singer Maude Maggart caused a sensation when she performed in the old cabaret series at Savor. Those who missed that show passed up the opportunity to catch a rising star. But now,…

If you’re even casually familiar with jazz, you’ve probably heard of Kenny G - the smooth-jazz saxophonist who’s sold millions of copies of his albums, and who once angered guitarist Pat Metheny by using electronic…

Dancers and musicians will mix it up when the MADCO dance ensemble joins forces with the UMSL Percussion Ensemble this weekend. “MADCO Presents Music and Moves” is at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Lee Theater at the Blanche M.…

If you’re into jazz, you’re in for a treat - and a free one, at that. The Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival returns to Webster Groves on Saturday. The event features two stages, with performers swinging their way through…

Jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis, who’ll perform at the Touhill in February, has shaken up the jazz community with some decidedly negative remarks about his students. Check out his views here, courtesy of composer-bandleader Darcy James Argue’s blog.

“Fame” - the tale of talented kids at a New York performing arts high school - started out as a film, became a popular 80s television series and has inspired a  big-screen remake that’s scheduled to be released Sept. 25. …

Just a reminder to those who count themselves as true jazz fans: saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who has been called the greatest living jazz artist, will perform at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on Sept. 19. It’s a Jazz…