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Following four weeks of heats and an electrifying final show, the winner of the UK's first ever circus competition was announced on Saturday night. Hand to hand balancing maestros Louis and Beren has been crowned the best act in the land in a competition created by Underbelly Productions, the production arm of Underbelly Limited and Circus Space, the National Centre for Circus Arts.

The lights are low, the audience eager with anticipation and the finalists are selected as Britain's first ever circus competition to find the best acts in the land reaches its climatic final stages.

Perseverance Theatre, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights, (AFER) and Broadway Impact, announces a one-night-only staged reading of '8,' at 7 pm tonight, April 1 at Centennial Hall in Juneau. The funds raised at this benefit performance will be shared by Perseverance Theatre, Juneau Pride Chorus, and the Pride Foundation.

Perseverance Theatre, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights, (AFER) and Broadway Impact, announces a one-night-only staged reading of "8," at 7 pm on April 1 at Centennial Hall in Juneau. The funds raised at this benefit performance will be shared by Perseverance Theatre, Juneau Pride Chorus, and the Pride Foundation.

Heidi Martin will play a tribute concert to jazz vocalist Abbey Lincoln at the Twins Jazz Club in Washington, D.C., tonight, Oct. 5 & Sat. Oct. 6 at 9pm & 11pm with George Burton on Piano, Kris Funn on Bass, Kush Abadey on Drums.

Heidi Martin will play a tribute concert to jazz vocalist Abbey Lincoln at the Twins Jazz Club in Washington, D.C. on Fri., Oct. 5 & Sat. Oct. 6 at 9pm & 11pm with George Burton on Piano, Kris Funn on Bass, Kush Abadey on Drums.

The 12th Whatsonstage.com Awards winners have been announced, with winners including Matilda, The Wizard of Oz, Kerry Ellis and Alfie Boe.

Actor and director Dan Butler, probably best known as the sportscaster Bulldog on NBC's 'Frasier,' is a Vermonter making a difference for World AIDS Day this year.

Actor and director Dan Butler, probably best known as the sportscaster Bulldog on NBC's 'Frasier,' is a Vermonter making a difference for World AIDS Day this year.

Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover) plays opposite young stars Keir Gilchrist (United States of Tara) and Emma Roberts (Valentine's Day) in the Focus Features film It's Kind of a Funny Story, a smart and upbeat comedy about life, love, and the pressures of growing up. Craig (Gilchrist) is a stressed-out teenager who checks himself into a mental health clinic for a little time out. What he finds instead is an unlikely mentor in Bobby (Galifianakis), a potential new romance with Noelle (Roberts), and the opportunity to begin anew. Also starring Academy Award nominee Viola Davis (Doubt), Lauren Graham(Parenthood), Jim Gaffigan (Away We Go), and Zoe Kravitz (No Reservations), It's Kind of a Funny Story has been hailed as 'a perfect coming-of-age comedy' (Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times). The film debuts on Blu-rayTM, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand February 8, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover) plays opposite young stars Keir Gilchrist (United States of Tara) and Emma Roberts (Valentine's Day) in the Focus Features film It's Kind of a Funny Story, a smart and upbeat comedy about life, love, and the pressures of growing up. Craig (Gilchrist) is a stressed-out teenager who checks himself into a mental health clinic for a little time out. What he finds instead is an unlikely mentor in Bobby (Galifianakis), a potential new romance with Noelle (Roberts), and the opportunity to begin anew. Also starring Academy Award nominee Viola Davis (Doubt), Lauren Graham(Parenthood), Jim Gaffigan (Away We Go), and Zoe Kravitz (No Reservations), It's Kind of a Funny Story has been hailed as 'a perfect coming-of-age comedy' (Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times). The film debuts on Blu-rayTM, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand February 8, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

American Bang released their self-titled major-label debut album for Reprise Records today, August 31st. To celebrate, iTunes selected them as 'Discovery Download' artist of the week. The album's debut single, 'Wild and Young,' is currently available as a free download on the iTunes Store along with the album being on sale for $7.99.

The video for 'Wild & Young,' the swaggering debut single from American Bang's upcoming self-titled album, is currently in rotation on MTV2 and MTVU, while the single is blazing at Active Rock and Alternative radio stations across the country, reaching more than 27 million listeners at all formats. It is currently #19 at Mediabase Active and #24 at Mediabase Alternative. On the BDS/Billboard charts, 'Wild & Young' is at #20 at Active Rock, #21 at Mainstream Rock, and #24 at Alternative.

David Zwirner will present Edward Kienholz's (1927-1994) renowned installation Roxys, 1960-61. First exhibited at Los Angeles's Ferus Gallery in 1962, this significant large-scale assemblage represents the first of the artist's environmental installations, or 'tableaux' as he called them, and has been credited as being one of the earliest examples of what is now ubiquitously referred to as 'installation art.'

David Zwirner will present Edward Kienholz's (1927-1994) renowned installation Roxys, 1960-61. First exhibited at Los Angeles's Ferus Gallery in 1962, this significant large-scale assemblage represents the first of the artist's environmental installations, or 'tableaux' as he called them, and has been credited as being one of the earliest examples of what is now ubiquitously referred to as 'installation art.'

Hell-raising rockers American Bang will release their self-titled major-label debut album for Reprise Records this spring 2010.

Hell-raising rockers American Bang will release their self-titled major-label debut album for Reprise Records this spring 2010.

Acclaimed writer/directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck's new film It's Kind of a Funny Story begins production in New York City this week. Focus Features holds worldwide rights to the project, which it is co-financing with Wayfare Entertainment.

The Assember Dilator, The World Premiere of 31 Down's SciFi sonic meltdown. Starting Thursday, October 8th Through Sunday, October 18th At Performance Space 122 (150 First Avenue, NYC)

The Assember Dilator, The World Premiere of 31 Down's SciFi sonic meltdown. Starting Thursday, October 8th Through Sunday, October 18th At Performance Space 122 (150 First Avenue, NYC)