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I was in awe of this talented ensemble and it is their thoughtful consideration of each of their characters that made this show so heartwarming and heartbreaking.

MadLab will present The Young Writers Short Play Festival, a collection of nine short plays written by Columbus area high school students. This year features plays from all women playwrights. MadLab is a non-profit organization that provides an artistic haven for the creation and experience of original works. Part of that effort involves giving young people the opportunity to create original works.

Sylvia Day's ENTWINED WITH YOU took the top spot on The New York Times' fiction best seller list, with Dan Brown's INFERNO falling to no. 2. THE DOG LIVED (AND SO WILL I) by Teresa J. Rhyne topped the nonfiction NY Times list, while Stephen King's JOYLAND rose to the top of Amazon's best seller marketplace once more, dethroning George R.R. Martin's A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE series.

The Jim Henson Company and Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, are reaching out to fans and fantasy writers to enter The Dark Crystal Author Quest, an online contest that will award one winner with a $10,000 contract to write the first book in a new young adult series based on the world of the classic fantasy film.

DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront, a contemporary beachside escape in coastal North Carolina. The former Sheraton closed in 2011 in the wake of Hurricane Irene, and was acquired by Newport Group in 2012 with plans for an overhaul and a grand reopening as the go-to destination hotel for Atlantic Beach visitors. Following a $5 million renovation, the hotel debuts a modern, beach-chic ambience that appeals to leisure travelers and those seeking a fresh and sophisticated setting for meetings and events.

To celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, the G&S Society are staging a new production of the classic musical OLIVER! Helmed by the multi-award winning production team of David Lampard (director / designer) and Peter Johns (musical director) the production boasts of cast of 50, including a collection of Adelaide's most talented up and coming youngsters - and one dog.

DoubleTree by Hilton and Driftwood Hospitality Management today announced the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe, a contemporary hotel offering a tranquil escape in the Valley of the Sun. In anticipation of its conversion to Hilton Worldwide's fastest growing full service brand, the former Fiesta Resort underwent a five-month, $3 million renovation that includes enhancements throughout the hotel's 270 guest rooms, updates to the public spaces and outdoor areas of the hotel, as well as revamping the food and beverage offerings. The hotel's updates complement the more than 30,000 square feet of expansive meeting, convention and exhibit space.

DoubleTree by Hilton today announced it has opened the DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg in the culture-rich town of Historic Williamsburg. In anticipation of joining Hilton Worldwide's fastest-growing full service brand, the former Marriott underwent a total transformation that began in early 2013 and concluded last month with updates to all 295 guest rooms, public spaces and meeting areas. The hotel is owned by Waramaug Hospitality LLC and a private investment group in a joint venture with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, and will continue to be operated by Interstate.

The Edge Theatre Company presents 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' a witty, touching and enduring example of an individual's battle not to succumb to the forces of a dehumanizing, demoralizing society, in their new home at 1560 Teller Street, Suite 200, Lakewood, Colo. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The Edge Theatre Company presents 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' described as a witty, touching and enduring example of an individual's battle not to succumb to the forces of a dehumanizing, demoralizing society, in their new home at 1560 Teller Street, Suite 200, Lakewood CO 80214.Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 6:00 p.m. tonight, June 7 - 30.

DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of the new DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex at the U.S. Cellular Center following a dramatic two-year $144 million capital improvement and expansion plan led by the city of Cedar Rapids. Formerly the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons, the newest addition to the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel portfolio was bought by the city of Cedar Rapids in 2011 as part of a grand vision to create a state-of-the-art convention center project which includes the adjacent 9,600 seat U.S. Cellular Arena, as well as an 80,000 square foot convention complex. The project was driven by distinguished development company, Frew Development.

Incredible drama unfolded recently in an Alabama town when a 5-year-old boy known only as Ethan was held hostage for nearly one week in an underground bunker in Midland City. Jimmy Lee Dykes' diabolical plan to kidnap a child from a school bus resulted in the murder of the bus driver and a six-day standoff with Federal authorities.

The Edge Theatre Company presents 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' a witty, touching and enduring example of an individual's battle not to succumb to the forces of a dehumanizing, demoralizing society, in their new home at 1560 Teller Street, Suite 200, Lakewood CO 80214.Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 6:00 p.m. June 7 - 30. Tickets for all performances are $22 Adult/$18 student & seniors and are available by calling 303-521-8041or online at www.theedgetheater.com. Group rates are available.

The Edge Theatre Company presents 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' described as a witty, touching and enduring example of an individual's battle not to succumb to the forces of a dehumanizing, demoralizing society, in their new home at 1560 Teller Street, Suite 200, Lakewood CO 80214.Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 6:00 p.m. June 7 - 30. Tickets for all performances are $20 Adult/$16 student & seniors and are available by calling 303-521-8041or online at www.theedgetheater.com. Group rates are available.

Get ready to rock with some of the biggest names and voices in music in a two-hour, star-studded special, “Rock 'n' Royalty: Billboard's All-Stars.”

DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's fastest growing full-service brand, today announced the opening of its newest hotel in Bristol, Connecticut. Formerly a Clarion hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol, Connecticut opens following a 13-month and more than $20 million renovation led by internationally-renowned design firm Parker-Torres Design LLC. The property will continue to be directed by the hotel's seasoned management team, led by longtime general manager, Lynn Dell, and new director of sales, Mark Lombardi, who brings with him a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. The hotel is owned by Bristol Hotel, LLC and managed by Prestige Hospitality Group, LLC.