GALACTIC with special guest Tea Leaf Green @ Terminal 5, New York: February 5, 2010

GALACTIC with special guest Tea Leaf Green @ Terminal 5, New York

Dates: February 5, 2010 at 7:00 PM

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It’s shaping up to be a stellar year for celebrated New Orleans outfit GALACTIC. On February 9th the band will release their groundbreaking new album YA-KA-MAY a visionary mix, intertwining New Orleans sounds from jazz to brass band to funk and far beyond. With this release, the five-man group comprised of drummer Stanton Moore, bassist Robert Mercurio, saxophonist/harmonica player Ben Ellman, keyboardist Richard Vogel, and guitarist Jeff Raines – reaffirms their status as the quintessential modern day New Orleans band and one of the funkiest outfits in the known universe.

Ya-Ka-May features all-new material generated by the band in collaboration with a stellar series of New Orleans guests, who range from iconic figures of the 1960s to the younger veterans to the underground. These invitees appear here outside their normal contexts and away from the sound you might typically associate with them, like putting a picture in a different frame. Guaranteed you know some of their names, but it’s unlikely that you know them all, even if you live in New Orleans. At first listen you’re bound to discover scorching talents from the worlds of music you know – jazz, brass bands, r&b, gospel, rock – and one you may not have encountered before: bounce.

Being immersed in all the various New Orleans music scenes, GALACTIC are in a unique position to bring them all together. On YA-KA-MAY (to be released Feb 9th, 2010 on Anti-) , they have powerfully connected these genres, illuminating how they are all part of one distinct musical continuum. The album features established legends such as the Rebirth Brass Band, Irma Thomas, Big Chief Bo Dollis, Allen Toussaint, Trombone Shorty and Corey Henry, John Boutté, Josh Cohen and Scully, Glen David Andrews, and Walter “Wolfman” Washington alongside groundbreaking new “Bounce” artists like Cheeky Blakk, Big Freedia, Katey Red, and Sissy Nobby,. The end result is New Orleans like it’s meant to be heard, and pure GALACTIC.

Scary Kids Scaring Kids/The Sleeping @ Gramercy Theater: February 6, 2010

Scary Kids Scaring Kids/The Sleeping @ Gramercy Theater, New York

Dates: February 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM

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Taking their name from a Cap'n Jazz song, Phoenix sextet Scary Kids Scaring Kids began spewing impassioned post-hardcore that could be both shriekingly spastic and soothingly melodic in the early 2000s. Known for a reckless, incendiary live show, the band originally comprised Tyson Stevens (vocals/bass), DJ Wilson (guitar), Peter Costa (drums), and Chad Crawford (guitar). Wilson later picked up the bass following the addition of guitarist Steve Kirby and keyboardist Pouyan Afkary to the band's ranks. While still seniors in high school, the guys recorded their debut EP, After Dark, with Bob Hoag (Recover, the Format), independently releasing it that June before putting the band on the back burner. As members locally enrolled in college for the fall of 2003 -- and Costa returned to his first dream of working to be a concert pianist -- an escalating buzz around the band really began to take off, especially after the popular website absolutepunk.net posted their EP online. Next thing bandmembers knew, Scary Kids was back as their first priority with a new deal on Immortal Records. The label reissued After Dark in 2004. Recorded in five weeks under the production skills of Brian McTernan (Snapcase, Thrice), The City Sleeps in Flames appeared in June 2005. In spring 2006, Justin Salter officially took over drumming duties, replacing Costa in the band. Summer was spent on both the Warped Tour and separate dates with Haste the Day. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide

Concierto Del Amor @ Radio City Music Hall: February 13, 2010

Concierto Del Amor @ Radio City Music Hall

Dates: February 13, 2010 at 8:00 PM

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El Concierto del Amor is an annual Valentine's tradition at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 13.

Don't miss this year's lineup featuring Marco Antonio Solis, Antony Santos and Miriam Hernandez.

Shen Yun (All-New 2010 Program) @ Radio City Music Hall: February 13 - 21, 2010

Shen Yun (All-New 2010 Program) @ Radio City Music Hall

Dates: February 13 - 21, 2010 at Various Times

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Inspired by the spirit of an ancient culture, Shen Yun Performing Arts brings to life classical Chinese dance and music in a gloriously colorful and exhilarating show. With an elite company of dancers, singers, and musicians, the New York-based Shen Yun comes to Manhattan in February, performing on and around Valentine's Day, which also happens to be the Chinese New Year's Day for year 2010.

The company's masterful choreography and graceful routines range from grand classical processions to ethnic and folk dances, with gorgeously costumed dancers moving in stunning synchronized patterns. Its themes are drawn from the pages of history as well as our world today.

State-of-the-art backdrops conjure celestial palaces and pastoral vistas, while groundbreaking music from a full live orchestra combines the best of Chinese and Western composition. Taking inspiration from ancient heroic legends and modern courageous tales, the breathtaking beauty of Shen Yun Performing Arts is not to be missed.

* Running time for the show is 2 hours and 10 minutes, plus a 15-minute intermission

* Children under 3 years old will not be admitted

* No camera is allowed in the theatre.

* Please arrive early (suggest one-hour) prior to show time to avoid the long-lineups and ensure not to miss the breath-taking opening program of the show.

Furthur: Phil Lesh & Bob Weir @ Radio City Music Hall: February 23 - 24, 2010

Furthur: Phil Lesh & Bob Weir @ Radio City Music Hall

Dates: February 23 - 24, 2010 at 7:30 PM

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Following two recent sold-out shows, Furthur returns to New York City to take the stage at Radio City Music Hall on February 23 & 24.

Fans can expect Lesh & Weir to push the musical envelope with jaw-dropping improvisations and loving renditions of Grateful Dead classics, with an all-star band that includes keyboardist Jeff Chimenti and percussionist Jay Lane (RatDog), drummer Joe Russo (Benevento - Russo Duo, Trey Anastasio), and guitarist John Kadlecik (Dark Star Orchestra).

Celtic Woman: Songs From The Heart @ Radio City Music Hall: February 26 - 27, 2010

Celtic Woman: Songs From The Heart @ Radio City Music Hall

Dates: February 26 - 27, 2010 at 8:00 PM

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The international sensation Celtic Woman returns to Radio City Music Hall on Friday, February 26 & Saturday, February 27 with their brand new tour: Songs From the Heart!

The awe inspiring vocalists Lisa, Chloë, Lynn and Alex along with the mesmerizing Celtic violinist Máairéad continue to capture the hearts of fans across the country. Their critically acclaimed new television special, CELTIC WOMAN - SONGS FROM THE HEART, filmed live from Powerscourt House and Gardens in Ireland, is a blockbuster on PBS. Come see Celtic Woman with their 6 piece band and the Aontas Choir perform unique renditions of Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary hits. CELTIC WOMAN - SONGS FROM THE HEART promises to be a live concert event that you and your entire family will never forget!

Riverdance: 15th Anniversary Farewell Tour @ Radio City Music Hall: March 17 - 21, 2010

Riverdance: 15th Anniversary Farewell Tour @ Radio City Music Hall

Dates: March 17 - 21, 2010 at Various Times

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RIVERDANCE, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe; will play eight Farewell Performances at RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL.

Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, to date, RIVERDANCE has played over 10,000 performances, been seen live by more than 22 million people in over 350 venues throughout 32 countries across 4 continents. They have traveled well over 600,000 miles (or to the moon and back!), played to a worldwide television audience of nearly 2 billion; sold over 3 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD (certified Platinum in the US) and over 10 million videos making it one of the best-selling entertainment videos in the world! RIVERDANCE had its world premiere at the Point Theatre, Dublin, in February 1995, where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim.

Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing can compare to the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of RIVERDANCE. An innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song, RIVERDANCE draws on Irish traditions and the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music to the present day capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures.

2010 BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup @ Madison Square Garden: March 1, 2010

2010 BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup @ Madison Square Garden

Dates: March 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM

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Tennis returns to Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 1st! See the Grand Slam Champions battle it out for the Billie Jean King Cup. One-set singles semifinals followed by a best-of-three-set final for $1.2 million in prize money.

SERENA WILLIAMS — 2009 Australian & Wimbledon Champion, Defending Showdown Champion

SVETLANA KUZNETSOVA — 2009 French Open Champion

KIM CLIJSTERS — 2009 US Open Champion

VENUS WILLIAMS — Seven-time Singles Grand Slam Champion

Jay-Z: The BP3 Tour with Young Jeezy @ Madison Square Garden: March 2, 2010

Jay-Z: The BP3 Tour with Young Jeezy @ Madison Square Garden

Dates: March 2, 2010 at 8:00 PM

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JAY-Z will make a triumphant hometown appearance on March 2 when he returns to Madison Square Garden.

This past year, Jay-Z surpassed Elvis as the solo artist with the most #1 albums, scored a #1 single with the anthemic "Empire State Of Mind" with Alicia Keys, performed during the World Series at Yankee Stadium, won American Music Awards, and staged a sold out 2009 tour.

Muse With Silversun Pickups @ Madison Square Garden: March 5, 2010

Muse With Silversun Pickups @ Madison Square Garden

Dates: March 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM

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Muse will bring their The Resistance Tour with the Silversun Pickups to Madison Square Garden on Friday, March 5.

The tour will support the band's 5th studio album The Resistance which was released in September.

Alicia Keys Freedom Tour @ Madison Square Garden: March 17, 2010

Alicia Keys Freedom Tour @ Madison Square Garden

Dates: March 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM

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Enjoying one of the most phenomenally successful years of her career as a performer, producer and songwriter, Keys, who has won twelve Grammys® and has sold over 40 million albums and singles worldwide, will embark on the Alicia Keys Freedom Tour.

The tour, which is one of the most highly anticipated tours of the year, will build upon the unparalleled success of Keys' latest album, The Element of Freedom, which debuted at #2 and includes the smash hits "Doesn't Mean Anything" and "Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart."

Michael Bublé Crazy Love Tour @ Madison Square Garden: March 20, 2010

Michael Bublé Crazy Love Tour @ Madison Square Garden

Dates: March 20, 2010 at 8:00 PM

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Grammy Award®-winner Michael Bublé returns to Madison Square Garden with his "Crazy Love Tour" for one night only on Saturday, March 20!

Touring in support of his #1 selling release, Crazy Love, Michael Bublé has been called "one of the most likeable performers on Earth." His previous tour sold-out in 90 US cities where he performed for over 650,000 fans. Michael's "Crazy Love Tour" will be his biggest and most exciting tour to date. His stage show is propelled by a string of smash hits including "Home," "Everything" and his current single "Haven't Met You Yet," along with Michael's distinctive interpretations of classics like "Cry Me a River," "Stardust," and "You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You."

"I'm an entertainer... It's what I live for... I can't wait to get back on tour. The show will be bombastic, cinematic and at the same time a very intimate experience. And besides, I can't wait to see my fans, I've missed them," said Bublé about returning to performing.

Bublé's new CD Crazy Love entered Billboard Top 200 Chart at #1 and remained there for two consecutive weeks. Critics and fans agree that this is his best album to date.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Barnum's Funundrum! @ Madison Square Garden: March 25 - April 4, 2010

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Barnum's Funundrum! @ Madison Square Garden

Dates: March 25 - April 4, 2010 at Various Times

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is roaring into town with Barnum's FUNundrum!SM, a celebration of P. T. Barnum so big, it is an event 200 years in the making! Hop aboard and go on an unbelievable excursion that brings together performers and characters from exotic countries all over the world — even from places for which there are no geographic borders. From the moment that you arrive, the momentum explodes as The Greatest Show On Earth® comes to life in a way that can only be inspired by the greatest showman who ever lived.

Aventura @ Madison Square Garden, New York: Jan 20-21; Feb 1, 2010

Aventura @ Madison Square Garden, New York

Show Dates: Jan 20-21; Feb 1, 2010 at 8:00 PM

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Latin chart-topper Aventura returns to Madison Square Garden on January 20 & 21..

Aventura, whose members are homegrown boys from the Bronx, has come a long way since their musical journey began more than ten years ago. They have revolutionized the Hispanic music scene with their signature brand of Bachata fused with Hip Hop and R & B; they have flooded the market with a constant onslaught of brilliant, number one hits. Their 2009 release, The Last, debuted at #5 on the mainstream chart--Billboard 200--and it has been #1 in sales nearly every week since street date in June. Within three hours Aventura sold out their January 20th performance here at The Garden, and shortly after a second date was opened, that sold out as well. As if these statistics were not sufficient to define Aventura's extraordinary ascent in this tough music industry, in October 2009 the group was chosen to participate in Fiesta Latina at the White House and to personally meet the President of the United States.

Aventura is a magical talent--one that comes along once in a generation. Do not miss the opportunity to catch one of their rare New York City appearances.

134th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show @ Madison Square Garden, New York: 2/15/10 - 2/16/10

134th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show @ Madison Square Garden, New York

Show Dates: 2/15/10 and 2/16/10 at 8:00 AM

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The Westminster Kennel Club, America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs, returns to Madison Square Garden for its 134th annual event.

Eric Clapton/Jeff Beck @ Madison Square Garden, New York: 2/18/10 - 2/19/10

Eric Clapton/Jeff Beck @ Madison Square Garden, New York

Show Dates: 2/18/10 and 2/19/10 at 8:00 PM

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On the heels of a stunning collaboration in Tokyo, Japan last February and after the announcement of two sold-out shows at the 02 Arena in London in February 2010, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck will share the stage at Madison Square Garden on February 18 & 19.

U.S. audiences recently saw Jeff Beck's guitar mastery at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 25th Anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden. Beck's 40-minute set with guests such as Sting, Buddy Guy and Billy Gibbons along with a blistering rendition of "Superstition" in Stevie Wonder's set received strong critical acclaim.

The Beck-Clapton collaboration will undoubtedly be one of the must-see shows of this decade, where the artists will perform together and apart. Both former members of the Yardbirds, the duo have shared the stage at Festivals and benefits previously, but the Japan shows at the Saitama Super Arena marked the first time they had shared the bill at a major arena.

Black Eyed Peas @ Madison Square Garden, New York: 2/24/10

Black Eyed Peas @ Madison Square Garden, New York

Show Dates: 2/24/10 at 7:30 PM

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Three-time Grammy Award®-winning recording artists The Black Eyed Peas will take the stage at Madison Square Garden on February 24.

Their latest tour will support their multi-plantinum #1 album The E.N.D. and it also marks the first time that the group — will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie — is united for a North American headline tour since their 2006 Monkey Business world tour.

John Mayer with Special Guest Michael Franti & Spearhead @ Madison Square Garden, New York: 2/25/10 - 2/26/10

John Mayer with Special Guest Michael Franti & Spearhead @ Madison Square Garden, New York

Show Dates: 2/25/10 - 2/26/10 at 8:00 PM

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If he wasn't a superstar before his 2006 album, Continuum, took over popular music, John Mayer certainly became one in the aftermath. Don't miss your chance to see him on his current run of live shows.

Ragtime - The Musical @ Neil Simon Theatre, New York: 11/15/09 - 1/31/10

Ragtime - The Musical @ Neil Simon Theatre, New York

Show Dates: 11/15/09 - 1/31/09

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AT THE DAWN OF A NEW CENTURY, everything is changing... and anything is possible. Direct from a sold-out extended run at the Kennedy Center, RAGTIME The Musical returns to Broadway in an acclaimed new production as ravishing as it is relevant. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, RAGTIME weaves together three distinctly American tales -- that of a stifled suburban mother, an inventive Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician -- united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. Their compelling stories intertwine to form a rich tapestry of hopes and dreams, struggles and triumphs, rhythm and rhyme, set to an epic, Tony Award®-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. A colossal stage show based on the classic E. L. Doctorow novel, RAGTIME also features a Tony Award-winning book by Terrence McNally, direction and choreography by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, a majestic 28-piece orchestra and a vibrant cast of 40.

New York Nightlife: Dinner at Tre Merli Bistro and Live Jazz at Blue Note with Private Stretch Limousine

New York Nightlife: Dinner at Tre Merli Bistro and Live Jazz at Blue Note with Private Stretch Limousine

Duration: 4 Hours

Location: New York City, New York

Category: New York Entertainment

Ticket Price: $262.79

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Enjoy a tasty dinner at Tre Merli Bistro Restaurant with trendy West Village ambiance and live music at the Blue Note Jazz Club, with round-trip private stretch limousine transportation included. Your personal driver will meet you at your Manhattan hotel to take you downtown, where you'll enjoy a tasty dinner followed by live Jazz music!.

Tre Merli Bistro is a lively Italian-French Bistro featuring a candlelit corner overlooking an active West Village intersection. Tiled floors, exposed brick, wooden tables and copper accents give the cozy room its bistro twist. The earnest waitstaff is refreshingly enthusiastic and accommodating. The wine list offers above average Italian and French wines that go well with the respectable salami and cheese platter served with sparingly oiled focaccia, and homemade spaghetti with a fresh tomato sauce that holds its own. The prosciutto cotto, taleggio, roquefort and asparagus panino is served on uncompromisingly chewy bread, while fresh fettuccine is marred by a drab lobster sauce.

Since its inception in 1981, Blue Note has become one of the premier jazz clubs in the world and a cultural institution in Greenwich Village. What makes Blue Note so special is that on any given night, anything can happen. It is not uncommon to see the likes of Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, Liza Minelli or Quincy Jones get up on stage. Blue Note gives jazz fans a chance to see the most unlikely combination of stars night after night.

At midnight your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel, or you can choose to stay on and dance the night away.

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