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Sliders and milk shakes, a classic car show, 'Greaser' and 'Pink Lady' costume contests and the incomparable Sha Na Na in their doo-wop and rock 'n' roll concert will mark the 35th Anniversary of the ever popular movie Grease, at The Ridgefield Playhouse tonight, April 25, at 8 p.m.

Fort Ticonderoga kicks off the 2014 season May 10-11 with its “No Quarter” event recreating the capture of Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775. In this weekend-long recreation visitors will experience “America's First Victory.” Throughout the weekend, visitors will explore this dramatic story from the perspectives of both the British garrison and the Green Mountain Boys and come face-to-face with the historical characters including Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold.

Sliders and milk shakes, a classic car show, 'Greaser' and 'Pink Lady' costume contests and the incomparable Sha Na Na in their doo-wop and rock 'n' roll concert will mark the 35th Anniversary of the ever popular movie Grease, at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, April 25, at 8 p.m. In the John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John epic, Sha Na Na performed as 'Johnny Casino and the Gamblers', and they are well known for their hits 'Blue Moon', 'We Go Together', 'You're the One That I Want', 'Whole Lotta' Shakin' Goin' On' and many more. In an interactive evening where the audience sings and dances along and participates in a 'Greaser Olympics', this is a great show for the entire family to enjoy together. The fun starts at 7 p.m. in the parking lot with the cars and a costume contest! The 'best dressed' will get their picture taken with Sha Na Na. Bistro 7 (Ethan Allen Highway, Wilton) will pour a free glass of house wine with dinner the night of this event when tickets are presented. An AllShows.com VIP Party Pass ($25 addt'l per person), which includes a pre-show cocktail party 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. with open bar, hors-d'oeuvre and priority parking, is available for this show by calling the box office (203-438-5795). This event is partially underwritten by Ace Tire & Auto Center and is part of the Xfinity Rock Series.

Never content to rest on their laurels, Sha Na Na just released Sha Na Na Greaser High School Hop, which features 25 signature songs that create an instant high school hop dance party. 'The Bop', 'The Twist', 'The Stroll', 'The Hand Jive', 'The Monkey', 'The Jerk', 'The Cha Cha' and even 'The Hokey Pokey' are among the great dances of the '50s and '60s celebrated in this collection. Also included are songs they sang in the movie Grease ('Sandy', 'Rock & Roll is Here to Stay'), The Sha Na Na TV Show ('Rock & Roll Hall of Fame', 'You Can't Sit Down') and at Woodstock ('At The Hop').

Back by popular demand, Bret Michaels, the multi-Platinum global superstar who has turned his passion for music into a life-long career that encompasses legendary songs with more than 32 million records sold, will return to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, April 29, at 8 p.m. as part of his Life Rocks 2014 Tour. Michaels plays to packed houses in sold out tours and has collaborated with the biggest artists in the industry. Rising to fame as the front man of Poison, one of rock's most iconic and enduring bands, Michaels has gone on to enjoy an enormously successful solo career and unprecedented television success, having lent his talents to shows such as VH1's 'Rock of Love' and NBC's 'Celebrity Apprentice'. An AllShows.com VIP Party Pass ($25 addt'l per person), which includes a pre-show cocktail party from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. with open bar, hors-d'oeuvre and priority parking, is available for this show by calling the box office (203-438-5795). The Little Pub (Ethan Allen Highway) will pour a free glass of house wine or draught beer with dinner the night of this show when tickets/stubs are presented. This event is part of the Xfinity Rock Series. For tickets ($80), call the box office at (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Thursday, March 27, at 8 p.m. is going to be a rare, intimate solo performance at The Ridgefield Playhouse with music and storytelling by multi-Grammy winner Rick Springfield. His 17 Top 40 Hits include 'Don't Talk to Strangers', 'An Affair of the Heart', 'I've Done Everything for You', 'Love Somebody' and 'Human Touch' not to mention the 1981 Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal win for his No. 1 hit single 'Jessie's Girl'. Fast forwarding through his stellar career, this Australian-born singer/actor has more to say with his latest Universal Music Enterprises release Songs for the End of the World. 98Q's Rich Minor will host a special Q&A session with Rick Springfield following the show. An AllShows.com VIP Party Pass ($25 addt'l per person), which includes a pre-show cocktail party 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. with open bar, hors-d'oeuvre and priority parking, is available for this show by calling the box office (203-438-5795). The Little Pub (Ethan Allen Highway) will pour a free glass of wine or draught beer with dinner the night of this show when tickets/stubs are presented. This event is partially underwritten by Nature's Temptations and The Manhattan Club and is part of the Xfinity Rock Series with media sponsor 98Q.

For tickets ($47.50), call or visit the box office at (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Cowboy Junkies has sold more than four million records, and their shows at The Ridgefield Playhouse have been virtual sell-outs. The Los Angeles Times praised The Trinity Session as one of the best ten albums of the year. On Thursday, March 6, at 8 p.m. at The Ridgefield Playhouse, Cowboy Junkies will perform The Trinity Session in its entirety -- only the eighth time in the U.S. This show will be a mixture of the band's original material plus new recordings of classic folk, rock and country songs including their most famous single, The Velvet Underground's 'Sweet Jane' and 'Blue Moon Revisited (Song for Elvis)', which is both a cover and an original, combining one of their new songs with the pop standard 'Blue Moon'. An AllShows.com VIP Party Pass ($25 addt'l per person), which includes a pre-show cocktail party 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. with open bar, hors-d'oeuvre and priority parking, is available for this show by calling the box office (203-438-5795). The Bar and Grille on 7 (967 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield) will pour a free glass of house wine with dinner the night of this event when tickets are shown. Cowboy Junkies is part of the Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer/Songwriter and Xfinity Rock Series.

Time is running out to enter the HGTV Dream Home 2014 Giveaway, a prize package valued at almost $2 million that includes the fully furnished, 3,200-square-foot home just minutes from Lake Tahoe, Calif., as well as a 2015 GMC Yukon Denali and $250,000, courtesy of Quicken Loans.

Nestled among 100-year-old evergreen trees just minutes from the year round recreation destination of Lake Tahoe, Calif., lies the HGTV Dream Home 2014.

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath Fort Ticonderoga's stone walls? Join Fort Ticonderoga's curator, Christopher Fox, for “History Beneath the Walls,” an in-depth exploration of Fort Ticonderoga's hidden past to see remarkably preserved evidence of the Fort's original structures and catch a glimpse at some of the systems that keeps the Fort running today.

With a unique approach to stylish living, Style Media's new docu-series BUILT follows high-fashion male models whose handy skills extend beyond the runways to remodeling homes.

With a unique approach to stylish living, Style Media's new docu-series BUILT follows high-fashion male models whose handy skills extend beyond the runways to remodeling homes.

With a unique approach to stylish living, Style Media's new docu-series 'Built' follows high-fashion male models whose handy skills extend beyond the runways to remodeling homes. Produced by Endemol USA, 'Built' follows a Manhattan home design and construction service staffed exclusively with male models who are also experienced handymen. 'Built' debuts Monday, January 28 at 9pm ET/PT with a 10-episode order, following the season five premiere of 'Jerseylicious' at 8pm ET/PT on Style.

The HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2012 will offer fans the chance to win a spectacular custom-built home in Midway, Utah, a 2012 GMC(R) Terrain(R) and $500,000 cash. HGTV will unveil the fully-furnished modern western ranch house, designed to appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, during the HGTV Dream Home 2012 special on January 2, at 1 p.m. ET/PT.

A stay-at-home dad's dream of winning a new home for his growing family came true when Hinsdale resident Eric Makstenieks learned he was the winner of the 2011 HGTV Dream Home, a new, modern rustic mountain home nestled among the ski slopes of the magnificent Mt. Mansfield in Stowe, Vermont.

'Today's' Al Roker is packing up the Penske truck once again to hit the road for the annual 'Lend a Hand Today' trip. In its ninth consecutive year, 'Lend A Hand' continues its mission to help small charities across the country that work towards improving conditions in their communities. Roker's goodwill road trip kicks off Monday, June 21 in San Francisco, Calif. The trip continues throughout the week in Bozeman, Mont. (Tuesday), Des Moines Iowa, (Wednesday), Memphis, Tenn. (Thursday), and Rye, N.H. (Friday). This year, one special surprise charity located in a city in need will receive a 'Lend a Hand' donation.

'Today's' Al Roker is packing up the Penske truck once again to hit the road for the annual 'Lend a Hand Today' trip. In its ninth consecutive year, 'Lend A Hand' continues its mission to help small charities across the country that work towards improving conditions in their communities. Roker's goodwill road trip kicks off Monday, June 21 in San Francisco, Calif. The trip continues throughout the week in Bozeman, Mont. (Tuesday), Des Moines Iowa, (Wednesday), Memphis, Tenn. (Thursday), and Rye, N.H. (Friday). This year, one special surprise charity located in a city in need will receive a 'Lend a Hand' donation.

The Fordham University Alumni Theatre Company announced the details of its second annual production, ONCE THERE WAS A BOY, a new play by Jason Pizzarello. The production is a collaboration of thirty Fordham University alums, including Pizzarello and director Aaron Rhyne, and will begin its special limited engagement on August 1, 2009 at Fordham University's Pope Auditorium (113 W. 60th Street, NYC).

The Fordham University Alumni Theatre Company announced the details of its second annual production, ONCE THERE WAS A BOY, a new play by Jason Pizzarello. The production is a collaboration of thirty Fordham University alums, including Pizzarello and director Aaron Rhyne, and will begin its special limited engagement on August 1, 2009 at Fordham University's Pope Auditorium (113 W. 60th Street, NYC).