If the Shakers have a lasting cultural legacy, it is their music — most famously “Simple Gifts,” the uplifting spiritual Aaron Copland immortalized in his ballet “Appalachian Spring.” It stands to ...

Many kids basically deduce that if listening to music is so great, how much more amazing must it be to make the music yourself? Often, would-be musicians have this realization as young children. Why?

Music On Stage presents the first community theatre production of "Arthur and Friends Make a Musical." Based on the beloved children's show, this musical for young audiences tells the story of Arthur ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "But the overall film, for the first time of my life and of our lives, for many of us, it was something we were figuring out ...

Funding cuts have been tough for those who value public media, including generations who grew up watching shows such as “Sesame Street” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” but in a bit of happier news, ...

of Arthur the aardvark, whose teacher has announced his class has been selected to write and perform a musical for all of Elwood City to see! Everyone is thrilled at the opportunity . . . everyone but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Composer Daniel Blumberg, photographed in West Hollywood in November. (Ian Spanier / For The Times) If the Shakers have a lasting ...