Paul Simon

The Mansion Theatre For The Performing Arts Announces “The Simon and Garfunkel Story” Direct From London November 26 & 27, 2021

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Friday, May 14, 2021

b'Following the recent news unveiling the newly defined \xe2\x80\x9cMansion Theatre For The Performing Arts\xe2\x80\x9d in Branson, Missouri, theatre representatives announced this morning the latest addition to the unprecedented line-up of world-class entertainment.\nThe internationally acclaimed hit theatrical production direct from London \xe2\x80\x9cThe Simon and Garfunkel Story\xe2\x80\x9d will take the stage at The Mansion Theatre For The Performing Arts on November 26 and 27, 2021 during the coast to coast US Tour.\nThe immersive concert theatrical production chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

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  • b'Following the recent news unveiling the newly defined \xe2\x80\x9cMansion Theatre For The Performing Arts\xe2\x80\x9d in Branson, Missouri, theatre representatives announced this morning the latest addition to the unprecedented line-up of world-class entertainment.\nThe internationally acclaimed hit theatrical production direct from London \xe2\x80\x9cThe Simon and Garfunkel Story\xe2\x80\x9d will take the stage at The Mansion Theatre For The Performing Arts on November 26 and 27, 2021 during the coast to coast US Tour.\nThe immersive concert theatrical production chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
  • It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the 60\xe2\x80\x99s to their dramatic split in 1970.
  • It culminates with the famous \xe2\x80\x9cConcert in Central Park\xe2\x80\x9d reunion in 1981 with more than a half million fans in attendance.\nUsing state-of-the-art video projection, photos and original film footage, the show also features a full live band performing all of their hits including \xe2\x80\x9cMrs.
  • Robinson\xe2\x80\x9d (featured in the 1967 film The Graduate), \xe2\x80\x9cCecilia,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cBridge Over Troubled Water,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cHomeward Bound\xe2\x80\x9d and many more.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210514005010/en/\n'

Sony Music Publishing Announces Landmark Acquisition Of Paul Simon's Song Catalog

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

NEW YORK, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sony Music Publishing announced it has acquired the song catalog of the incomparable Paul Simon, one of the greatest and most celebrated singer-songwriters of all time.

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  • NEW YORK, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sony Music Publishing announced it has acquired the song catalog of the incomparable Paul Simon, one of the greatest and most celebrated singer-songwriters of all time.
  • Jon Platt, Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Publishing said, "Paul Simon is a masterful, once-in-a-lifetime songwriter whose remarkable body of work has generated an enduring influence on our culture and consciousness.
  • To represent his indelible songs is an incredible honor for Sony Music Publishing, so with tremendous pride, I welcome Paul to our family!"
  • Rob Stringer, Chairman, Sony Music Groupsaid, "We are truly honored to now represent the music publishing catalogue of Paul Simon.

Smithsonian Presents Great Americans Medal to Honoree Paul Simon

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will present its Great Americans medal to composer, musician and philanthropist Paul Simon Sept. 18.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will present its Great Americans medal to composer, musician and philanthropist Paul Simon Sept. 18.
  • The presentation of the medal is part of the "Great Americans Award Program," the museum's emergent and signature honor.
  • "Paul Simon has achieved something truly remarkable," said Anthea M. Hartig, the Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the National Museum of American History.
  • The National Museum of American History is thus honored to present Paul Simon with its Great Americans Award."

Children's Health Fund Honors Ovation Travel Group Chairman & CEO Paul Metselaar with Founder's Award

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

NEW YORK, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ovation Travel Group, one of the largest independently owned travel management companies headquartered in the U.S., today announced that its Chairman and CEO Paul Metselaar has received the Children's Health Fund's Founder's Award, the organization's highest annual honor.

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  • NEW YORK, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ovation Travel Group, one of the largest independently owned travel management companies headquartered in the U.S., today announced that its Chairman and CEO Paul Metselaar has received the Children's Health Fund's Founder's Award, the organization's highest annual honor.
  • The Children's Health Fund and Ovation became inextricably linked in 1992 after Irwin Redlener, MD who co-founded the Children's Health Fund in 1987 with singer/songwriter Paul Simon saw a news account about Metselaar's fledgling business.
  • Redlener invited Metselaar to lunch and impressed his guest with the mission and scope of the Children's Health Fund, resulting in Metselaar's commitment to offer Ovation's support for the organization.
  • As a recognized leader within the travel industry, Metselaar has regularly enlisted volunteer and financial support for the Children's Health Fund from Ovation employees, advisors and travel partners ranging from major airlines to top hoteliers.

NAFSA Commends Senators for Introducing the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

for introducing the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act .

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  • for introducing the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act .
  • "Senator Paul Simon understood the importance of these programs, and this act builds on his legacy."
  • The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act was drafted on recommendations presented by the Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program and in the spirit of the late Senator Paul Simon of Illinois, who wanted every American to know more about the world and believed all college students should have a global education.
  • The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act has long enjoyed broad support, as it has been introduced in both the House and Senate in past sessions of Congress and has been passed by the House twice.

NAFSA Recognizes Eight U.S. Higher Education Institutions for Excellence in Campus Internationalization

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Named after the late Senator Paul Simon of Illinois, the NAFSA Simon Awards recognize outstanding innovation and accomplishment in campus internationalization.

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  • Named after the late Senator Paul Simon of Illinois, the NAFSA Simon Awards recognize outstanding innovation and accomplishment in campus internationalization.
  • The "Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization" distinguishes excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of university and college campuses.
  • The 2019 Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization schools are:
    Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    The "Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award" recognizes a specific international program or initiative that contributes to internationalization on campus.
  • The Simon bill aims to incentivize U.S. institutions to make study abroad an integral part of higher education by creating a modest program of challenge grants.

Paul Simon To Release New Album - In The Blue Light - On September 7 Coinciding With Final Leg Of Homeward Bound - The Farewell Tour

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Paul Simon, July 2018

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    NEW YORK, July12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary songwriter, recording artist and performer Paul Simon will release his 14th studio album In The Blue Light on September 7.
  • Among the many musicians joining Simon on In The Blue Light are jazz icons trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, guitarist Bill Frisell, and drummers Jack DeJohnette and Steve Gadd.
  • The release of In The Blue Light on September 7 coincides with the final leg of Homeward Bound Farewell Tour in September, including four performances in the New York City area and culminating with the Final Performance on September 22 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
  • The credits for Paul Simon's In The Blue Light are as follows: