Melissa Manchester News

Melissa Manchester, who wrote songs such as 'Whenever I Call You Friend,' 'Don't Cry Out Loud' and 'Midnight Blue,' will perform at 8:15 p.m. today at Lakeside's Hoover Auditorium.

Legendary recording artists Melissa Manchester and Imelda Papin will share the stage and showcase their award-winning sounds in a limited engagement at The Orleans Showroom, July 31 - August 2. The veteran performers will come together in a musical milestone, giving audiences a rare concert experience that combines their two powerhouse voices.

By Frank Ruggiero A High Country summer is considered one of the most pleasant in North Carolina.

"We have a terrific 25th anniversary season," said Megan Hayes, director of marketing and public relations for the office of Arts & Cultural Affairs.

"Hats! The Musical," based on the women of the Red Hats Society, debuts at the Bristol Opera House Friday for a three-weekend run presented by Elkhart Civic Theatre.

Produced by Relocalizing Vermont Productions. Theme music by Pete Sutherland and Melissa Manchester; voiceover by Jo Chickering.

Actor Kevin McCarthy is 95. Actor Allan Arbus is 91. Country singer Hank Locklin is 91.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brandon Boyd, 33; Matt Groening, 55; Melissa Manchester, 58; Jane Seymour, 58 Happy Birthday: There is much at stake this year.

"Midnight Blue," "Don't Cry Out Loud," "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" - these are among the memorable hits from Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester, who will perform "up close ...

A new performing arts venue in the southern metro area opened this week in Burnsville.

At the beginning of her long career, Grammy-winning signer/songwriter Melissa Manchester's songwriting teacher at New York University was Paul Simon.

The Irish Tenors - Anthony Kearns, Finbar Wright and Karl Scully - will perform 'Christmas in Ireland' on Sunday at the Wharton Center.