Michelle Barry

Theater Works' production of THE LITTLE PRINCE, directed by Paul Pedersen, is technically elegant and sublimely well-acted, featuring standout performance by Scarlett Abernathy in the title role. A must-see reminder of universal truths about love, friendship, and loyalty. Now at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts through October 8th.

The musical adaptation of Dreamworks' blockbuster film, will be playing at the Alhambra Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida. Shrek is an ogre. In order to regain his swamp, travels along with an annoying donkey to bring a princess to a scheming lord, who wishes to make himself King. Direction by Todd Booth, Choreography by James Kinney.

A new transformational arts studio is about to open at the Channel Islands Harbor in southern California. Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo has long dreamed of having a place where she could not only stitch sacred silk thangkas but also meet with patrons, collectors, and people interested in learning about Tibetan art. The Threads of Awakening Transformative Arts Studio will be just such a place, and more.