entertainment TV star Denise Nolan takes on the role of musical legend Judy Garland By www.watfordobserver.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 19:30:00 +0000 A TV star will be stepping into the shoes of a musical legend in Rickmansworth next month. Full Article
entertainment Popular family rave returns to Watford with music from top DJs By www.watfordobserver.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000 The UK’s much-loved best family festival, Camp Bestival, and original family ravers Big Fish Little Fish have teamed up once again to host their legendary family rave tour. Full Article
entertainment Concert in Rickmansworth features musician who played at London Olympics opening ceremony By www.watfordobserver.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Two of England’s most versatile pianists will herald the arrival of spring at a concert in Rickmansworth on Saturday, February 29. Full Article
entertainment First performance of opera to take place in St Albans Cathedral By www.watfordobserver.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000 Two schools will celebrate the 50th anniversary of an annual concert with the first performance of opera in St Albans Cathedral. Full Article
entertainment Rock music experience returns to Potters Bar to raise money for Help for Heroes By www.watfordobserver.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Following on from a hugely successful first year of touring, live music experience Rock For Heroes is returning next month. Full Article
entertainment Inspirational musician returns to St Albans for special concert this weekend By www.watfordobserver.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:00:00 +0000 Passionate, lyrical and profoundly sad, Sir Edward Elgar’s much-loved Cello Concerto is the featured work in St Albans Symphony Orchestra’s concert in St Saviour’s Church on Saturday, March 7, at 7.30pm. Full Article
entertainment Legendary musician Artur Cimirro to make his UK debut at upcoming Master Music Festival in Watford By www.watfordobserver.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 15:00:00 +0000 The Master Music Festival returns in March 2020 to Watford’s Clarendon Muse. Headlining the festival is legendary Brazilian concert pianist Artur Cimirro, who will be making his long-awaited UK debut with a recital on Saturday, March 28. Alongside much-loved classics, Artur will showcase his own compositions. Full Article
entertainment Tribute to rock 'n' roll legend comes to Harrow this month By www.watfordobserver.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000 A tribute to one of the most popular rock ‘n’ roll musicians of all time is coming to Harrow later this month. Full Article
entertainment Watford orchestra returns with new concert after sold-out performance By www.watfordobserver.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 19:00:00 +0000 A Watford orchestra will be joined by the leader of the BBC Concert Orchestra for a concert later this month. Full Article
entertainment Trinity Orchestra's concert in Harrow to feature award-winning musician By www.watfordobserver.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 19:00:00 +0000 A concert in Harrow will feature the winner of the BBC Young Musician competition. Full Article
entertainment Quick-thinking motorcyclist rescues tiny kitten By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:58:09 +0000 Video shows a motorcyclist in Belgium stopping to rescue a kitten from the road. Full Article Pets
entertainment Vermont's glorious fall foliage is in full swing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:43:04 +0000 Drone video shows the beautiful fall foliage on display in Vermont. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
entertainment Giant whale swims beneath California surfers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:36:44 +0000 A giant whale swam beneath a group of California surfers and it was captured on drone video. Full Article Animals
entertainment Americans say bye-bye to Bei Bei the panda By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:12:40 +0000 Bei Bei the panda is leaving the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington, D.C., and heading to China after 4 years. Full Article Animals
entertainment The legend of Utah bobcat Mr. Murderbritches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:53:53 +0000 A Utah bobcat named Mr. Murderbritches was captured in 2018 after he was caught eating a farmer's chickens. Full Article Animals
entertainment Salmon farmers save bald eagle from octopus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:17:38 +0000 Video captured by salmon farmers shows a bald eagle grabbed by an octopus — and then the farmers stepped in. Full Article Animals
entertainment Watch a giant worm burrow beneath the sand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:11:00 +0000 A giant spoon worm was caught on video as it burrows beneath the sea. Full Article Animals
entertainment Researchers discover 4 new walking sharks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:21:47 +0000 Researchers discover several new species of sharks that can walk along shallow reefs on their fins. Full Article Animals
entertainment Rock on! 10 one-hit wonder songs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Sep 2015 17:36:41 +0000 From 'My Sharona' to 'Tubthumping,' here's how to celebrate National One-Hit Wonder Day. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment 4 ways music is influencing your mind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Oct 2015 12:00:00 +0000 Music can make wine taste better and give your romantic signals a fighting chance. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
entertainment Shake off the bah-humbugs with Dial-a-Carol By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:07:43 +0000 Need holiday cheer? Call Dial-a-Carol 24/7 for a festive boost. Full Article Family Activities
entertainment The bird songs behind 'The 12 Days of Christmas' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:45:57 +0000 The various feathered gifts from the popular Christmas song deserve a closer look (and listen). Full Article Animals
entertainment Drone swarm dances to Beethoven's 5th By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:24:31 +0000 The record-breaking synchronized dance of 100 drones is unlike anything you've ever seen. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment This gorgeous cricket chorus sounds like humans singing a haunting song By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:17:03 +0000 Insect song, when slowed down dramatically, sounds otherworldly, but also human. Full Article Animals
entertainment Unexplained 'space music' heard by astronauts on far side of the moon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 10:37:35 +0000 Newly unclassified recordings reveal eerie radio sounds heard during an Apollo mission that weren't coming from Earth. Full Article Space
entertainment What does the oldest human music in the world sound like? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Mar 2016 12:52:44 +0000 Songs, melodies and tunes transcend time in a way that no other language can. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment Bruce Springsteen gives young fan a late note for school By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:34:27 +0000 The Bruce just delivered the ultimate excuse for 9-year-old Xabi Glovsky. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment 9 kids singing hit tunes that are better than the originals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Apr 2016 14:00:00 +0000 Prepare to be blown away by these pint-sized pop stars singing hit tunes by Adele and Beyonce. Their voices are bigger than they are! Full Article Family Activities
entertainment 5 fascinating folk vocal traditions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:48:04 +0000 From the Haka in New Zealand to the Klapa in Croatia, the earliest music traditions relied on the human voice alone. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment Vinyl is a great way to connect with teens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 12:36:38 +0000 Break out the turntable and your old vinyl, and you may be surprised at how your digital loving kids connect with them — and you. Full Article Family Activities
entertainment Prince's Paisley Park could be converted into a museum By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 20:54:30 +0000 Will Minnesota's most mystique-filled home go the way of Graceland? Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment 'A Star-Spangled Story' about a flag, a song and a war By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:14:30 +0000 Smithsonian Channel special celebrates the surprising history behind the flag that inspired our national anthem more than 200 years ago. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment Iceland embraces slow TV trend with leisurely 24-hour drive around the country By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:35:05 +0000 Soundtracked by Sigur Rós, the ultra-mellow trek was broadcast live on national television. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment 8 inspiring renditions of the national anthem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:37:42 +0000 We dare you to keep a dry eye as you watch these amazing and emotional performances of our national anthem. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment Music enhances the taste of beer, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 03:32:52 +0000 Many people like to imbibe when listening to music, and now we know the sensory experiences may be linked, finds study in Frontiers in Psychology. Full Article Beverages
entertainment 19 wondrous opera houses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:42:07 +0000 From the ornate opera houses in Paris and Milan to modern ones in Sydney and China, here are 19 examples of wondrous opera houses around the world. Full Article Travel
entertainment Turn up the music to amp up your workday By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 09:09:15 +0000 Music can increase your productivity at the office, especially if you tune into certain frequencies. Full Article Green Workplace
entertainment This scientist says Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now' is the happiest song ever By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:57:42 +0000 Can something as subjective as happiness be measured by a formula? Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment Don't like music? Might be a blood flow problem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 23:03:33 +0000 New research finds that people who don't like music might have lower blood flow in certain parts of their brains. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
entertainment In Denmark's Park of Music, the trees sing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jan 2017 21:27:02 +0000 This public art project in Aalborg is a lesson on creative use of public space. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment Cassettes are making a comeback! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:44:02 +0000 Along with a years-long renaissance of records, some are turning away from collecting music digitally. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment How a computer algorithm gave Hamburg's new concert hall its incredible sound By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:36:33 +0000 The Elbphilharmonie features over 1 million computer-generated divots to shape sound within its main auditorium. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment 9 eerily beautiful songs of night birds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 15:24:36 +0000 Nocturnal opera isn't just for owls, as these audio clips make clear. Full Article Animals
entertainment Exhibit tracks Europe's ancient music journey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:45:09 +0000 The European Music Archaeology Project's 'Archaeomusica: The Sounds and Music of Ancient Europe' givers visitors an idea of Europe's old sounds. Full Article Arts & Culture
entertainment Dog politely crashes live orchestra performance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:33:09 +0000 As the Vienna Chamber Orchestra performs Mendelssohn, a dog saunters up to enjoy the show. Full Article Pets
entertainment These wild birds fashion drumsticks and make original beats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2017 03:21:11 +0000 Chicks dig drummers, apparently. Full Article Animals
entertainment McDonald's serves Mozart to customers looking for a side of mayhem By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2017 20:31:53 +0000 Faced with restaurant-clearing brawls, McDonalds is testing classical music on late-night patrons. Full Article Healthy Spaces
entertainment Are audiobooks the secret to a calmer dog? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:12:42 +0000 Celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan and Audible have partnered to offer audiobooks for dogs. Full Article Pets
entertainment This lonely dog 'plays' the blues when its humans leave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:00:01 +0000 Left all alone, this dog 'plays' the piano and 'sings' the blues. Full Article Pets
entertainment Parrot throws itself a little dance party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Oct 2017 14:34:00 +0000 This parrot likes to move it while listening to 'I Like to Move It.' Full Article Pets