Performances

We attended the Ecstatic Music Festival® presented by Kaufman Music Center, where we had the pleasure of experiencing two musical works, Clockworks & Songs of Mourning, the fourth in a series of nine programs. The works featured the avant-garde/modern Jazz and pop music of Patrick Zimmerli, Ethan Iverson, Chris Tordini, John Hollenbeck, Carla Kihledst and Jeremy Flower. The Ecstatic Music Festival® is a series of 9 concerts from January 27 until April 26, 2018.

The Moscow Festival Ballet in Giselle at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University "where creativity and culture come to life" in Fairfield, Connecticut was a spectacular evening of classic ballet. Giselle was first performed in 1841 by the Ballet de Théâtre de l’Académie de Musique, and the Moscow Festival Ballet provided a gorgeous, classic interpretation of one of ballet’s finest dances.

The Paul Taylor Dance Company opened the exciting 2018 – 2019 season at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut and proved why Iconic American choreographer Paul Taylor stands head and shoulders among dance giants. He continues to establish his mettle by focusing on exploring new mediums in modern dance with outstanding delivery winning many prestigious awards along the way.

Jazz composer, arranger, band leader, saxophonist Benny Golson and his Quartet consisting of Emmet Cohen on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Alvester Green on drums created a memorable evening of instrumental Jazz at Jazz Standard in New York, New York.

Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, is absolutely fabulous! Featuring David M. Lutken, Katie Barton, David Finch, and Leenya Rideout, the show captures the amazing spirit of singer, songwriter, poet, novelist, and activist, Woody Guthrie. Born in1912, Woody Guthrie died in 1967 of Huntington’s Disease, however in those 55 years, what he created and achieved still resonates throughout the world. If you love Americana music, this is one show …

Fantastico! Brazilian singer, songwriter, composer, Jazz pianist and Grammy® winner Eliane Elias lit up the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York with her stunning performance on November 3, 2017, which was part of a two-night engagement. There are some musicians that leave a lasting impression; Eliane Elias is one of them. A gifted pianist, composer, and arranger, she sings and plays from the heart, leaving audiences breathless with her exuberance.

Bring on the romance! William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in 1597, and it still spurs desire and romance, especially when skillfully directed by Mark Lamos and starring a stellar cast at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. A lavish set, sumptuous costumes, performances by a gifted cast make this play a shining star of the 2017 season at the Westport Country Playhouse and one that you will not want to miss. The play runs until November 19, 2017.

What a thrill it was to hear the symphonic rock band, Renaissance featuring the luscious vocals of Annie Haslam perform at The Town Hall in New York City. Longtime Renaissance fans flocked to the historic landmark for an unparalleled experience of hearing the multi-talented 6-member band perform with a 10-member chamber orchestra. What a night to remember!

Four-time Grammy® nominee Jazz Saxophonist Boney James played to a sold-out house at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill located in the heart of Times Square in New York City and Luxury Experience was there to experience the magic and the tremendous energy of an audience loving every minute of the music.

What we especially love about the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut is that there is always a program to appeal to everyone, and their Upside Down Inside Out Season Gala was an exciting, exhilarating, and engaging evening of exceptional artistry that was a combination of contemporary dance by Frédérick Gravel, cocktail party, and rock concert by Betty Bonifassi with dancing. Cutting edge performances and a stylish ambience helped create an evening that will be …