Michael Morris News

The Hartt School presents a variety of music, dance, and theatre performances this April, many of which are free, and all are open to the public. All events take place at the University of Hartford's main campus, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT, unless otherwise noted. Please call the University Box Office at860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for tickets and information.

During the 2013 February Sweep KATIE finished as the No. 1 freshman syndicated talk show, leading runner-up 'Steve Harvey' by double-digit percentages in Homes (+19% - 1.9 rating vs. 1.6 rating) and Total Viewers

Based on National ratings for the week of February 18, 2013, 'Katie' stood as the No. 1 new syndicated talker for the 24th week in a row (on every week since its debut) in Households (1.9 rating) and Total Viewers (2.508 million).

Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Goodspeed Musicals will join to celebrate the music and the magic of Goodspeed's golden anniversary in a spectacular concert event tonight, February 23, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford.

Based on National ratings for the week of January 28, 2013, 'Katie' came in as the No. 1 syndicated freshman talk show for the 21st consecutive week

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts officially announces C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band will perform in place of Buckwheat Zydeco as part of the Ordway's 2012-2013 Target World Music and Dance Series. Buckwheat Zydeco was unable to continue his tour due to illness (see additional news release). The performance will take place at the same time and date, tonight, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ordway's Music Theater.

The Rubin Museum will explore illusion and human perception in this year's edition of the popular Brainwave series of on-stage conversations between mind scientists and thinkers from diverse walks of life. Opening today, February 6, the series will include 20 on-stage conversations, 50 film screenings, and an interactive experience in which the museum will become a Memory Palace. While illusion is usually associated with vision, the series will engage audiences through all five senses to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

For the first time since the shocking sex abuse scandal rocked Penn State's football program, Sue Paterno sits down with Katie Couric for an exclusive interview that will broadcast on Couric's nationally syndicated daytime talk show, "Katie."

Experience a Local Art Walk in the Historic Downtown District of Wake Forest, NC. Each second Friday this small town block comes alive with artists, music and delicious food. On Friday February 8th, be sure to stop in and visit The Art Gallery inside The Cotton Company on South White Street. Local artist Michael Morrison will be displaying a delightful exhibit of abstract creations and landscape paintings.

Disney-ABC Domestic Television has renewed KATIE for a second season, it was announced today by Janice Marinelli, president, Disney-ABC Domestic Television.

On Thursday, January 24, 2013, featuring the exclusive first on-camera interview with Manti Te'o and his parents, 'Katie' scored its highest Household rating (2.6/7) since its debut telecast on September 10, 2012.

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts officially announces C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band will perform in place of Buckwheat Zydeco as part of the Ordway's 2012-2013 Target World Music and Dance Series. Buckwheat Zydeco was unable to continue his tour due to illness (see additional news release). The performance will take place at the same time and date, Fri., Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ordway's Music Theater.

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts officially announces C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band will perform in place of Buckwheat Zydeco as part of the Ordway's 2012-2013 Target World Music and Dance Series. Buckwheat Zydeco was unable to continue his tour due to illness (see additional news release). The performance will take place at the same time and date, Fri., Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ordway's Music Theater.

Based on National ratings for the week of December 31, 2012, 'Katie' led the freshman pack of syndicated talk shows, outdelivering runner-up 'Steve Harvey' by double-digit margins in Households (+36% - 1.9 rating vs. 1.4 rating), Total Viewers (+26% - 2.498 million vs. 1.987 million) and Women 25-54 (+13% - 0.9 rating vs. 0.8 rating).

The Rubin Museum will explore illusion and human perception in this year's edition of the popular Brainwave series of on-stage conversations between mind scientists and thinkers from diverse walks of life. Opening on February 6, the series will include 20 on-stage conversations, 50 film screenings, and an interactive experience in which the museum will become a Memory Palace. While illusion is usually associated with vision, the series will engage audiences through all five senses to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

Based on National ratings for the week of December 24, 2012, 'Katie' continued to lead all freshman syndicated talk shows, outpacing runner-up 'Steve Harvey' by wide margins in Households (+38% - 1.8 rating vs. 1.3 rating), Total Viewers (+37% - 2.583 million vs. 1.884 million) and Women 25-54 (+25% - 1.0 rating vs. 0.8 rating).

The board of the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts in New Albany voted to enter into a management agreement with the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) to provide management and back office services including theatre operations, programming, ticketing, IT, and financial services.

Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Goodspeed Musicals will join to celebrate the music and the magic of Goodspeed's golden anniversary in a spectacular concert event on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford.