Tom Wilson News

Though it is the shortest month of the year, it is a busy one at Performance Network. For starters, the second slot in the 2014­2015 season, the powerful yet heartwarming 'Yellowman,' will close February 15 after rave reviews from critics and patrons alike. On February 17, the free class demonstration that was originally scheduled for February 2, will take place at 7:30pm. The Wednesday Night Concert Series, now known as the Open Table Series, will have two readings on February 11 and 25, and then on February 18, the Arts Alliance will present a Creative Connections event at the Network from 5pm to 7pm featuring the Ann Arbor Film Festival.

Following the success of their sold-out encore collaboration with jazz songstress Madeleine Peyroux, Art of Time Ensemble takes on the music of a legendary songwriter in Magic and Loss: A Tribute to Lou Reed. Canadian pop and rock stars will perform a broad sampling of Lou Reed's music, backed by peers from the jazz and classical world at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre (231 Queen's Quay W.) on Feb. 27 and 28.

AMC's Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning drama “Mad Men” kicks off its final seven episodes on Sunday, April 5 at 10:00PM ET/PT. Created by Emmy® Award winner Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate, “Mad Men's” highly anticipated series conclusion will, for the last time, follow the complex lives of Don, Peggy, Roger, Joan, Betty and Pete, and their families, colleagues, rivals and love interests, as their stories come to an end.

To celebrate the holidays and the revitalization of Performance Network, the theatre is offering a special buy one get one free ticket offer on Black Friday, November 28, 2014. The offer is good for any performance of any show in the season including the two holiday shows opening next week which are co­produced by Detroit sports and entertainment executive, Tom Wilson. For more information on tickets, productions and events at the Network or to donate, please go to www.pntheatre.org or call the box office at 734­663­0681.

November is a busy month at Performance Network. The Late Night Friday series gets underway with two Open Stage nights tonight, November 14, and the 21st followed by the start of both holiday productions­ 'This Wonderful Life' begins November 25 (Opening Night is November 26) and the world premiere of 'Gift of the Magi' begins November 28 (Opening Night is November 29).

November is a busy month at Performance Network. The Late Night Friday series gets underway with two Open Stage nights on November 14 and 21 followed by the start of both holiday productions­ "This Wonderful Life" begins November 25 (Opening Night is November 26) and the world premiere of "Gift of the Magi" begins November 28 (Opening Night is November 29).

Having begun a successful run of 'Driving Miss Daisy', the Network is shifting some of its focus to additional programming. Every Saturday, beginning today, October 4, the Network will host a free Story Time at 11 a.m. for children ages 3-8 where a staff member will read from popular children's books.

Having begun a successful run of "Driving Miss Daisy", the Network is shifting some of its focus to additional programming. Every Saturday, beginning October 4, the Network will host a free Story Time at 11 a.m. for children ages 3-8 where a staff member will read from popular children's books. The following week the Network's Wednesday Night Concert Series begins with a concert reading of "An Iliad" performed by John Manfredi on Wednesday, October 8 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.

For anyone still thinking about attending the opening weekend performances of 'Driving Miss Daisy' at Performance Network Theatre, a special two-for-one ticket offer is now in place for today, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28.

For anyone still thinking about attending the opening weekend performances of "Driving Miss Daisy" at Performance Network Theatre, a special two-for-one ticket offer is now in place for Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28.

Single tickets are on sale now for the ever popular "Driving Miss Daisy," directed by 2014 Pulsar Award winner for Best Director and three time 2014 Wilde Award nominee John Manfredi. Tickets range in price from $25-$41 and may be purchased online at www.pntheatre.org or by calling the box office at 734-663-0681. "Driving Miss Daisy" will begin its run at Performance Network Theatre on September 25, 2014. The project reunites Manfredi and Bowen last seen together at the Network in the critically acclaimed "K2".

Detroit, the wait is over. Olympia Entertainment has announced the return of Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band to Comerica Park for one night only tonight, July 26 at 7 p.m., as part of Jimmy Buffett's “This One's For You Tour 2014” with special guest John Fogerty. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Detroit, the wait is over. Olympia Entertainment has announced the return of Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band to Comerica Park for one night only on Saturday, July 26 at 7 p.m., as part of Jimmy Buffett's “This One's For You Tour 2014” with special guest John Fogerty. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Toronto's ground-breaking Art of Time Ensemble explores the intersection of high art, performance and popular culture with their 2014/15 concert series showcasing four innovative programmes curated by Artistic Director Andrew Burashko. Music drives the upcoming series, connecting poetry, musical theatre, alt rock/pop, dance and more.

Museum of the Moving Image and The European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) will present Panorama Europe, from Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 13, a showcase of 17 contemporary European feature films and one program of short films. Known as Disappearing Act for its first five years, the newly re-named festival continues the mission of showcasing vital European filmmaking as distribution remains challenging for foreign language films in the United States. Panorama Europe gives New York audiences access to what may be their only chance to see these acclaimed films from the festival circuit on the big screen or at all. This year's festival will take place at Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria and at the Bohemian National Hall in Manhattan. It was programmed by David Schwartz, Chief Curator at Museum of the Moving Image.

Porter Contemporary presents Into the Void, an exhibition of new works by Anne Marchand, Judith Mullen, Roy Wiemann, and Tom Wilson opening with an artist reception tonight, January 9, 2013 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

Porter Contemporary presents Into the Void, an exhibition of new works by Anne Marchand, Judith Mullen, Roy Wiemann, and Tom Wilson opening with an artist reception on Thursday, January 9, 2013 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

Olympia Entertainment revealed today the line-up and stage times for the local music acts and fun-filled family entertainment; participating Metro Detroit-area restaurants; winter- and hockey-themed interactive activities including photo opportunities with the Stanley Cup taking place at the Coke Zero Fan Zone. The five-day, 122,000-square-foot hockey fan event outside of Comerica Park December 27-31, will take place in conjunction with the 2013 SiriusXM Hockeytown Winter Festival inside Comerica Park leading up to the highly anticipated 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium New Year's Day.

Olympia Entertainment and Fifth Third Bank have announced the lineup for the annual Fifth Third Bank Holiday Series at the Fox Theatre featuring winter classics and new seasonal sensations.

Olympia Entertainment revealed today plans for the Coke Zero Fan Zone, a five-day, 122,000-square-foot hockey fan event, that will take place outside of Comerica Park December 27-31, 2013. The hockey and winter-themed event for all ages will take place in conjunction with the SiriusXM Hockeytown Winter Festival inside Comerica Park leading up to the highly anticipated 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium New Year's Day.