James Parker News

Get set for the excited voices of 1600 school children to drift across the River Torrens and the Riverbank Precinct tomorrow when Come Out Children's Festival opens with enthusiasm, song and ceremony.

After enduring years of depression due to problems in his career, author James David Parker found answers through Bible study, prayer and introspection. He realized he wasn't the only one who faced depression and decided to start a program in his church for others. In an effort to reach an even larger audience, Parker wrote his new book, 'The Fire Will Not Consume You-Isaiah 43:2b: A Journal of Prayer-A Search for God' (published by Inspiring Voices). Parker provides a powerful message of Christian spirituality that unlocks the awesome power of God to guide our lives.

Brazen Theater presents the professional world premier of Uncle Walt, a new dark comedy by Andrew Rosdail directed by Mark Hooker beginning tonight, December 4th at the People's Center Theatre, 425 20th Avenue South, 3rd Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55454.

Brazen Theater presents the professional world premier of Uncle Walt, a new dark comedy by Andrew Rosdail directed by Mark Hooker beginning December 4th at the People's Center Theatre, 425 20th Avenue South, 3rd Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55454.

Calgary-based Honens International Piano Competition will begin accepting applications for its eighth edition beginning September 30, 2014. The Competition's Quarterfinals take place in Berlin, London and New York in spring, 2015. Semifinals and Finals take place in Calgary from September 3 to 12, 2015. Pianists of all nationalities, aged 20 to 30 on September 3, 2015 (with the exception of past Honens Laureates and professionally managed pianists), may apply until February 2, 2015 at honens.com.

Alex Parker (Putting It Together, Stephen Ward, The Pajama Game) brings a concert of the music of the Oscar, Tony, Grammy, Emmy and Pulitzer prize-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch to the St James Theatre for two performances only, Sunday, 24 August at 3.30pm and 7pm in 'HAMLISCH: The Music Of The Legendary Marvin Hamlisch'.

Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, announced today that the inaugural exhibition of the newly renovated Costume Institute in spring 2014 will examine the career of legendary 20th-century Anglo-American couturier Charles James (1906–1978). Charles James: Beyond Fashion, on view from May 8 through August 10, 2014 (preceded on May 5 by The Costume Institute Benefit), will be presented in two locations–The Costume Institute's new galleries as well as special exhibitions galleries on the Museum's first floor. The exhibition will explore James's design process and his use of sculptural, scientific, and mathematical approaches to construct revolutionary ball gowns and innovative tailoring that continue to influence designers today.

Brighton's legendary Poets vs MCs event has become an unmissable fixture in Brighton's cultural calendar - now in its 10th year, it's sold out venues as large as the Concorde 2 and involves more spats, cusses and wordplay than any hip-hop album you could name.

Brighton's legendary Poets vs MCs event has become an unmissable fixture in Brighton's cultural calendar - now in its 10th year, it's sold out venues as large as the Concorde 2 and involves more spats, cusses and wordplay than any hip-hop album you could name.

The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch announced the complete list of honorees for the 22(nd) Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. The show will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood and will feature performances by Tichina Arnold (Everyone Hates Chris) and Shoshana Bean (Wicked).

As first reported in the Hollywood Reporter, actors James Woods, Mary Louise Parker and Ving Rhames have joined the cast of the upcoming Indie drama film JAMESY BOY. The film will be directed by Trevor White.

Esprit Orchestra, heading into its 29th year, is proud to announce details of the 2011/2012 season. "This season, one of discovery and adventures in listening, can best be defined by the suggestive titles," explains founder and conductor Alex Pauk.

The Weinstein Company (TWC) and Rainmaker Entertainment announced today the all-star voice cast for ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH which includes Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, Rob Corddry, James Gandolfini and Craig Robinson. The 3D animated family comedy is currently in full production.

Esprit Orchestra, heading into its 29th year, is proud to announce details of the 2011/2012 season. "This season, one of discovery and adventures in listening, can best be defined by the suggestive titles," explains founder and conductor Alex Pauk.

From September 3 to 19, Handcart Ensemble will present the stage premiere of 'Homer's Odyssey' as adapted by Simon Armitage, one of Britain's most gifted and prolific poets. A series of contemporary verse dialogues, it was commissioned by BBC Radio and performed for Radio 4 in 2004.