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Every year, a galaxy of stars join Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks to support the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to catch your favorite stars in an irreverent, impromptu reading of one of Shakespeare's comedies with musical accompaniment from the world's musical stars. This year's edition was held last night, September 22, and featured legendary musician Paul Simon. Below, check out photo coverage from the event, featuring appearances by Wilson, Colin Hanks, Martin Short, and more!

South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has announced its 2014-15 performance schedule through February 2015.

Round House Theatre continues its 2014/15 season with the area premiere of Fetch Clay, Make Man by Will Power. Directed by Derrick Sanders ("The Raisin Cycle" at CenterStage), Fetch Clay, Make Man is based on the true story of the improbable friendship that formed between Muhammad Ali and Stepin Fetchit. A co-production with Marin Theatre Company, Fetch Clay, Make Man runs at Round House Theatre from October 10 thru November 2, 2014. Opening night is Monday, October 13, 2014.

When the events in author Rita Hawi's dreams started coming true, she decided to investigate the symbolic language of dreams. Her new book, 'Dreams Key to Our Soul' (published by Trafford Publishing), presents her findings in the studies of dreams, astrology, meditation and will power.

South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has announced its 2014-15 performance schedule through February 2015.

NBC Sports Group presents more than 30 hours of motorsports coverage this week, highlighted by the IndyCar GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Critically acclaimed cabaret artist Amy Bodossian emerges form the depths of the Salvos Stores bin to bring you a truly unique and breathtaking evening of all original songs and beat poetry. It's a bit filthy in there, but never fear, she's got her hand sanitiser! For two nights only this Green Room Award Nominee will adorn the stage of Melbourne's most beloved cabaret venue, The Butterfly Club, with tales from her heart and mind - and the inexplicable spaces in between.

Marin Theatre Company, in a bi-coastal co-production with Maryland's Round House Theatre, will open its 48th Season with the West Coast premiere of Fetch Clay, Make Man, an historical drama that draws its inspiration from a peculiar event from the Civil Rights Era: a press conference at which heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, ne Cassius Clay, introduced his 'secret strategy man' - the former Hollywood comedic actor Stepin Fetchit, ne Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry.

Fetch Clay, Make Man by Will Power will make its West Coast premiere with Marin Theatre Company, directed by Derrick Sanders (Fences) and running today, August 14 - September 7, 2014, with an Opening Night slated for Tuesday, August 19. Previews: Thursday, August 14 - Sunday, August 17.

NBC Sports Group presents more than 30 hours of motorsports coverage this weekend across NBC, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra, highlighted by the IndyCar ABC Supply Wisconsin 250 at the famed Milwaukee Mile on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

NBCSN will present live coverage of the IndyCar Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, highlighting more than 30 hours of motorsports coverage across NBC and NBCSN this weekend.

In this second in a series of published poems, entitled 'Glory Grain of Courage,' the author authentically attempts not only to explain but also admonish to the readers and people of all walks of life that it pays to be courageous while pursuing one's life endeavors; notwithstanding how herculean, tough or insurmountable a task may seem, if one arms oneself with courage while tackling matters at hand; the solution will eventually emerge. Making choices, as a matter of fact, requires patient and carefulness, but what follows a genuinely valuable choice that has been made is encouragement and total commitment. Like a mountain climber, ocean diver, Olympian, and various contestants in outstanding and highly rated events, reflective writers' examination of events, borders Olympic game competitions: right from commencement you may need to take a deep breath, and follow your track to the end. One thing is however conspicuous and crystal clear, and informs the reason for being advised to be courageous when pursuing the clearest choice of service, or collectively made so that the goal of purpose will be realized, so that when temptations of various forms abound everywhere and at any given circumstances, it is there- fore not to be ruled out that the forces of deception, distraction and discouragement may intervene on the way sown with intent to disrupt and interfere with one's will power. When this happens, quickly recall you owe it to yourself to reach the end of the track. Hold tenaciously to your selected goal, following your path stay focused; abiding resolutely to the plan, never seeking to give up. Your courage will get you there. Always yielding to your inner positive guide as opposed to externally negative voices that gets one to succumb to fears and failures. Stay the course. Follow your initial instinct: your journey, your dream goal is waiting to be unleashed. Stay undaunted in the event of unfounded confusion. Don't ever give up; keep moving forward; steadily on the course until the objective is fully and completely achieved. Indeed, you may find that a spine steel of courage acts like a catalyst, a moral booster that enables one to attain. No matter what the gravity of condition that is encountered along the lane of attainment of a goal, there may be some slips and skips, but no fall, in so far as courage is set in place; all will be well in the end. Book Information: Glory Grain of Courage By Peace Love Publisher: TEACH Services Inc ISBN: 978-1479601837 Published: June 2014 Pages: 134 Genre: Literature/Fiction/Poetry/Inspirational/Religious About The Author: Mary Ezenwa is a Mental Health Recovery Specialist, poet and songwriter. She recently completed an MA degree in Psychology at Columbia University. Prior to this study, she studied religion at Yale School of Divinity. As a conscious writer, she seeks to promote values that contribute to increase one's level of consciousness. Further, Mary takes tremendous pride in contributing to the National Service program for many years. Currently, her most significant achievement was as a City Year Corps Member for AmeriCorps. At New Hampshire, she dedicated over 1,700 hours to a year of service consisting of teaching, tutoring, mentoring, and engaging in physical service. Participating in this program increased her knowledge of working as part of a team.

Single tickets are on sale now for Dallas Theater Center's The Rocky Horror Show, Driving Miss Daisy, A Christmas Carol, The Book Club Play, Stagger Lee, School for Wives, Medea, Colossal and Sense and Sensibility. They can be purchased online at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org or by phone at (214) 880-0202. DTC's 2014-2015 will take place at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre (2400 Flora Street, Dallas, TX) and the Kalita Humphreys Theater (3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX).

Archie Comics, the acclaimed and bestselling comic book publisher that is home to some of the best-known pop culture creations in the world, including Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Josie & The Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and the hit AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE series, answered the question the entire world has wondered since the company first revealed that Archie Andrews would die: how does the iconic redhead meet his final fate?

Keep your neck covered when you meet Mike Reynolds and he lets the vampire out of his new Dark Fantasy / Horror novel for the official launch of 'Hell and the Hunger'. Mike will be talking about and signing his latest book on Sunday, August 24th at 1:00 pm at The Double Eagle Pub in the historic Humphrey Scottish Rite Center, 790 N. Van Buren Street, Milwaukee, WI. 'I'm going to talk a little bit about the book, do a little reading, answer questions, and then I'm going to do some signing,' Reynolds said. Saturated with horror, 'Hell and the Hunger' is a dark fantasy that manages to keep its feet firmly planted in reality with complex characters that maintain their human element even when skipping across dimensions or challenging the grip of time. Joe is the vampire. There are none like him in the world. He has been walking this earth for tens of thousands of years and each of them weighs on him. If he had the will power he would just stop feeding in the hope that he could actually end his suffering, but he just isn't strong enough. Having lost his love of the hunt, Joe is reduced to combing bars for drunken women to feed on and gaining no joy from his sustenance. Then he meets her. Evelyn is an enigma. Lacking the emptiness that normally sits behind the eyes of the humans Joe hunts; she intrigues him, challenges him, and disrupts his melancholy routine. She leads him on a journey that leaves him battered, burned, and nearly dead. By the time he recovers - with the aid of an old priest - Evelyn has been taken. Joe will have to battle to the center of Hell and back to save the one thing in this Universe worth living for. 'Everybody is welcome to pop in, listen to the reading, and mingle with the rest of the crowd. If people do want to purchase a book, they should head over to the website and fill out an R.S.V.P. form. I don't want to run out of books and reserved copies will be reserved,' Reynolds said. The form can be found here: http://www.themikereynolds.com/book-launch-rsvp.html. Mike Reynolds is the author of 'Lake of Dragons' and 'Hell and the Hunger,' as well as numerous short stories and poems. He has spent the last twenty years in direct marketing, print, and communication. Mike is fascinated by history, belief systems, the human condition and how all of those things work together to define who we are as a people. The world is a wonder and based on the history of us, it is a wonder that we have a world left to wonder about. Reynolds is available for interviews and appearances. For booking presentations, media appearances, interviews, and/or book-signings contact mike@themikereynolds.com.

Marin Theatre Company, in a bi-coastal co-production with Maryland's Round House Theatre, will open its 48th Season with the West Coast premiere of Fetch Clay, Make Man, an historical drama that draws its inspiration from a peculiar event from the Civil Rights Era: a press conference at which heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, ne Cassius Clay, introduced his "secret strategy man" - the former Hollywood comedic actor Stepin Fetchit, ne Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry.

NBC Sports Group presents coverage of six different racing series this weekend, including a live tripleheader on Sunday featuring the Verizon IndyCar Series, coming off the most-watched race on cable in more than two years, Formula One, and Red Bull Global RallyCross across NBCSN, CNBC and NBC, totaling more than 30 hours of motorsports coverage. In addition, NBCSN will present races from the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series, as well as races from Indy Lights and GP2, the developmental series for IndyCar and F1.

Archie Comics, the acclaimed and bestselling comic book publisher that is home to some of the best-known pop culture creations in the world, including Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Josie & The Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and the hit AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE series, answered the question the entire world has wondered since the company first revealed that Archie Andrews would die: how does the iconic redhead meet his final fate?

Hulu and South Park Digital Studios announce the exclusive, multi-year licensing agreement to stream all seasons of “South Park” on the Hulu Plus subscription service.

Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA), under the artistic direction of Ben Donenberg, returns to the Japanese Garden at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare Campus for the third consecutive summer, with a Los Angeles-centric summer production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet -- directed by Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal National Theatre alum Kenn Sabberton -- for seventeen performances only, today, July 8 to 26 (press opening July 13).