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After a successful two-night run at the Jazz Standard in January, The Stryker / Slagle Band decided to strike while the fire was hot and headed back up to bassist Jay Anderson's Mountain Rest Studio in New Paltz, NY to lay down nine new original tracks as well as a cover of Thelonious Monk's 'Ruby My Dear.' This is the 3rd CD by the same quartet: Dave Stryker (guitar), Steve Slagle (sax), Jay Anderson (bass), and Victor Lewis (drums), that released The Scene to critical success in 2008.

This Weekend, Cornelia Street Cafe features several musical acts including the Michael Feinberg Quartet, the Jason Rigby Quintet and the Curtis MacDonald Group. Spoken word shows this weekend include Son of Pony, The Liar Show and Guitar & Pen. For more information about any of these shows and a full events schedule, please visit http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com

Arthur Miller's 1950 adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 1882 play An Enemy of the People explores personal and political issues that resonate in both playwrights' worlds, with a brave central character against corrupt and hypocritical political systems and social intolerance. The themes of this play surface throughout Miller's canon and life, most significantly in his struggles with McCarthyism and the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) is pleased to announce the return of Tour of the Parks running August 7 through August 19. As part of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's educational outreach program, Shakespeare on Love will be touring several local parks to encourage youth and families to discover the beauty of Shakespeare's work and the magic of live theater.

The Triad and the Just A Piano Concert Series presents CARMEN RUBY FLOYD in 'An Eclectic Musical Evening: From Rock to Opera and Her Journey In Between.' Ms. Floyd's credits include Broadway's Tony Award Winning 'Avenue Q,' Disney's 'The Lion King' and Off-Broadway in the original casts of shows such as the critically acclaimed 'Crowns,' 'Little Ham' (about which New York Times critic Bruce Weber wrote'...the swagger and big voice of Carmen Ruby Floyd...provided a shot of star quality and star charisma...') and 'Blind Lemon Blues.' Carmen made her Carnegie Hall debut in the classic recent revival of 'Showboat.'

This summer's edition of BIG BROTHER continues to outpace last year's edition as last night's live eviction broadcast posted week-to-week and year-to-year increases and was Thursday's top-rated program in key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Aug. 5.

MGM Resorts International has announced the upcoming entertainment, sports and special events for their ARIA, Bellagio, Crystals, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur and Circus Circus locations.

This Weekend, Cornelia Street Cafe features several musical acts including the Michael Feinberg Quartet, the Jason Rigby Quintet and the Curtis MacDonald Group. Spoken word shows this weekend include Son of Pony, The Liar Show and Guitar & Pen. For more information about any of these shows and a full events schedule, please visit http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com

ENGINE is a highly charged theatrical event about family, friends and cars - of fixing what's broken and celebrating life. Bob Baines (Home and Away) and Melanie Zanetti (The Little Dog Laughed) join a host of young performers from three Brisbane high schools in this compelling production.

The Hartt School has announced their upcoming events for September of 2010, including their Freshman Vocal Recitals, Faculty Recital Series, the Hartford Piano Society and their Hartt Costume Shop Sale. For more information about these and other events at the Hartt School, please visit www.hartford.edu/hartt

Arthur Miller's 1950 adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 1882 play An Enemy of the People explores personal and political issues that resonate in both playwrights' worlds, with a brave central character against corrupt and hypocritical political systems and social intolerance. The themes of this play surface throughout Miller's canon and life, most significantly in his struggles with McCarthyism and the House Un-American Activities Committee.

The September-October public programming schedule at the Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has been announced. Highlights this season include An Evening in Honor of Philip Loeb which will be a fitting tribute to the blacklisted Goldbergs actor on September 1, the 55th anniversary of his death.

August 4th through August 17th, the Gallery Henoch features 'StopMotion,' an exhibition which includes work by Chris Armstrong, Kim Cogan, David Kassan, Patti Oleon, Alexandra Pacula, Gary Ruddell and Eric Zener.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has announced their schedule for August 9-15, featuring three distinct Jazz events. For more information about these events and all upcoming events at the National Jazz Museum, please visit http://www.jmih.org/

On Saturday, August 14, music lovers will have their first chance to purchase single tickets for the Nashville Symphony's 2010/11 season. Scheduled to run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, the Symphony's annual Single Ticket On-Sale Day will include an exclusive $20 ticket offer for select concerts taking place this fall.

Auditions for The Wizard of Oz will be held on Tuesday August 24 (Juniors and ages 11 and under) 4:30-8:30, Juniors will stay from 4:30 to 5:30. There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all parents of students who have never auditioned for an ACT One Show at 5:00 p.m.

Carmel Community Players will present its first community-based talent showcase in a cabaret format for three performances from August 13 - 15 at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace.

The Arts Edge, an educational consulting firm, has announced the winner of its Broadway-inspired scholarship for Arts Edge Summer, a unique two-week musical theater and college prep boot camp in New York City. Rain Halbert, a 17 year old musical theater enthusiast from Titusville, Fla., was chosen from of a number of applicants to receive a full scholarship for Arts Edge Summer. The judging was led by 'Rock of Ages' star Constantine Maroulis and 'Memphis' headliner Chad Kimball.

After a successful two-night run at the Jazz Standard in January, The Stryker / Slagle Band decided to strike while the fire was hot and headed back up to bassist Jay Anderson's Mountain Rest Studio in New Paltz, NY to lay down nine new original tracks as well as a cover of Thelonious Monk's 'Ruby My Dear.' This is the 3rd CD by the same quartet: Dave Stryker (guitar), Steve Slagle (sax), Jay Anderson (bass), and Victor Lewis (drums), that released The Scene to critical success in 2008.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its calendar of events for the months of September and October, 2010. All events are subject to change without notice. Free performances are held each evening at 6 p.m. on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage.