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Fall is here, and IHOP restaurants are starting the season off right with their new Fruit 'N Streusel crepes. This latest culinary innovation from the iconic breakfast brand takes their popular Sweet Cream Cheese Crepes, layers them with your choice of delicious fruit toppings and sprinkles them with crisp and buttery cinnamon streusel crumbles. See this creative treat at www.ihop.com/about-ihop/tv-commercials.

CLARK GABLE SLEPT HERE is irreverent, very mature themed and hilarious. It is a fast paced, short play that is full of action, surprises and shocking moments. Full of amazing local actors who are crisp, energetic and perfectly cast, this show is top notch.

Peaches, apples, pears, berries -- virtually any late summer or fall fruit can become a rustic dessert, or a sophisticated one, with the right toppings. Welcome fruit cobbler season.

The latest trend hitting the runway at New York Fashion Week is sparkling, crisp and comes in a glass. Two of Italy's creative powerhouses, Italia Independent and famed Italian wine maker, Marco Fantinel, launch their newest project, The Independent Prosecco, in the U.S. this fall.

'Once in a Blue Year,' by Michael D. Durkota, has been selected by The Independent Author Network (IAN) as a 2015 Book of the Year Award finalist in three categories - Overall Book of the Year, First Novel, and General Fiction. Finalists were selected based on vibrant covers, attention-grabbing openings, memorable characters, crisp dialogue, captivating and original plots, and climactic, memorable endings. Durkota's debut novel is also nominated for the National Book Foundation's 2015 National Book Award - one of the nation's most prestigious literary prizes that identifies and rewards quality writing from established and emerging writers. IAN award winners will be announced in mid-August and the National Book Award finalists will be announced in October.

Hailed as the “Rockstars of Bluegrass,” the Dailey & Vincent duo and their band of string masters are admired throughout the music industry as one of the most exciting and elite Bluegrass bands in America. Their uniquely contagious music - so riveting & crisp - has scored 14 significant awards from the International Bluegrass Music Awards Association including three “Entertainer of the Year” titles, three-time “Vocal Group of the Year” awards and “Album of the Year.” They've also garnered three Grammy Award Nominations including nomination for the 2014 “Bluegrass Album of the Year,” and four Dove Awards for “Blue Grass Album of the Year.”

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, a national casual dining restaurant known for its distinctive selection of micro-brewed and specialty beers, announced today it has partnered with the National Honey Board for the return of its popular Summer Honey Ale. Now through August 2, guests can visit their local Rock Bottom to enjoy the golden-colored ale, which is brewed in-house and made with locally sourced honey for a smooth middle and crisp refreshing finish.

1776 arrives on Blu-ray at long last!

William and Kim Richards Gilchrist work tirelessly at showcasing new and returning authors. Recently, the Publishers have released audible titles. Autographed copies of paperbacks are available through the eBay Store at http://www.ebay.com/usr/ep-dbbooks. Releasing from Eternal Press - • 'Scent: Animal Trilogy' Book Two of the Animal Trilogy Series by Jacqueline Paige Paranormal Romance / Shifter • 'Even Demons Dream' by Andrea Crisp Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Releasing from Damnation Books - • 'Bloodshed on the Setting Sun' by Penny Cockrell Dark Fantasy/Western/Weird West meets the Fairy Realm • 'The Beast of Bradley Downs' by Stephanie O'Hanlon New Adult/Werewolf/Horror/Paranormal E-books are available in epub, pdf and mobi formats to accommodate popular e-readers. Titles are also available at Amazon, Kindle, B&N, Nook, iTunes, Omni-lit, All Romance and other fine e-tail stores. Find them on FaceBook - Eternal Press & Damnation Books Follow them on Twitter @eternalpress @damnationbooks On Google Plus as Damnation Books and Eternal Press (Combined) Shop at their websites at EternalPress.biz and DamnationBooks.com and use code 61NF17DV2LEX for 50% off all titles at checkout. For review copies contact EternalPressPromotions@gmail.com.

The jukebox musical JERSEY BOYS is a crowd-pleaser. The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will celebrate 10 years on Broadway this fall and the tour is making its third stop in Minneapolis this week. At times during last night's opening night, the crowd reacted like this was a Four Seasons tribute concert. But it's so much more than that. This jukebox musical is not just hit after hit strung together with some loose threads we're supposed to accept as a plot. Rather this beloved and familiar music is woven into the true life story of the rise and fall of these Hall of Fame rock-and-rollers. It's like an episode of VH1's Behind the Music, revealing that all was not rosy behind those crisp harmonies and sharp dance moves. Fame and celebrity at a young age rarely lead to a smooth road in life. Any show that featured a string of hits from the '60s would be sure to sell out to a population dominated by baby boomers, but it's the clever book that weaves the hits together and tells a story worth hearing that is responsible for JERSEY BOYS' critical success and staying power.

David Mamet's curious one-act The Anarchist, which bombed on Broadway in 2012 after a mere 17 performances, was called by critics 'a slip of a play'. True, it does come in at 70 minutes, but who cannot be riveted by Mamet's intriguing exploration of salvation? Yes, religious salvation that erupts during a prison interrogation serving as a final appeal for prisoner Cathy (Felicity Huffman), convicted some 35 years previous for the murders of two guards. Cathy was a young revolutionary at the time in Algeria; when we see her she describes herself as 'an old lady', perhaps somewhere in her 50s. Ann (Rebecca Pidgeon), the warden of the prison or psychologist working in direct connection with the prison authorities, performs the interrogation with one goal in mind: to break down Cathy, to make her confess the whereabouts of her accomplice, whom she hasn't seen or had contact with since the crime. Far-fetched, you say? But Cathy's release depends on this piece of information. Despite some dissatisfying results, Mamet's fiercely engrossing dialogue, crisp direction from Marja-Lewis Ryan and superior performances from both Huffman and Pidgeon make the one-act worthy of note.

With its smooth taste and clean, crisp finish, Budweiser has long been known as the King of Beers, but now America's No. 1 full-flavored lager is setting out to find the tastiest partner: a king of burgers. Budweiser has announced a national competitionwith the help of award-winning culinary pioneer, Chef David Changto find the Bud & Burgers Champion through a coast-to-coast tour to find the best burger.

Food Network spices up the primetime lineup with a not-to-be-missed grand finale, not one but two tournaments and a sweet new series.

Eternal Press and Damnation Books are located in Santa Rosa, CA and owned by William and Kim Richards Gilchrist. The owners will release several titles on 1 March 2015 from new and returning authors. This marks the third batch of titles from both houses this year. The following three titles will release through Eternal Press - · Jane Book Two of the Three J'amigos Series by Rose Montague urban fantasy, action, humor, romance, paranormal · Her Last Resort Book Three of the Minnesota Romances Series by Fiona McGier romance, contemporary · Angela's Hard Winter by Andrea Crisp romance, new adult Damnation Books will release these titles on 1 March 2015 - · Sacra Obscurum by Todd Allen horror, occult/supernatural · Terror a la Mode by Jeff Cruden crime thriller · The Book Of by Holly Day horror · Sorting the Dead by CL Bledsoe dark fantasy/zombie · Bloodline by Scott Alan Wade paranormal horror · The Crimson Bovine Book One of the Taci Brikes Series by D.R. Greco paranormal/urban fantasy · Harvest Book One of the Frankie Harlow Series by Beth Martinu paranormal/YA Damnation Books (http://damnationbooks.com) and Eternal Press (http://eternalpress.biz) release trade paperbacks and e-books in formats compatible with most popular e-readers. Titles can also be purchased through iTunes, Barnes and Noble, Amazon and other distributors in the US and the UK. For review copies of March 2015 releases please contact eternalpresspromotions@gmail.com. Contact: Sally Franklin Christie Marketing Manager eternalpresspromotions@gmail.com

DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Special things only come around once a year and it's time for fish fans to celebrate the return of Wendy's North Pacific Cod sandwich. The limited-time only sandwich is back and more flavorful than ever with a new creamy dill tartar sauce and crisp pickles to help the fish sandwich faithful celebrate a tastier choice this season.

In the Next Room, or the vibrator play is a fresh and funny new play about love, intimacy, and marriage. It's the 1880s and electricity is all the rage. In a quiet home office, a doctor experiments with a new instrument for treating 'hysteria.' The device? A vibrator. In this genuinely touching, original, and wickedly funny play, playwright Sarah Ruhl (The Clean House) explores relationships and sexual fulfillment while managing to stay discreetly beneath the crisp white sheets of Victorian propriety.

In the Next Room, or the vibrator play is a fresh and funny new play about love, intimacy, and marriage. It's the 1880s and electricity is all the rage. In a quiet home office, a doctor experiments with a new instrument for treating 'hysteria.' The device? A vibrator. In this genuinely touching, original, and wickedly funny play, playwright Sarah Ruhl (The Clean House) explores relationships and sexual fulfillment while managing to stay discreetly beneath the crisp white sheets of Victorian propriety.

In the Next Room, or the vibrator play is a fresh and funny new play about love, intimacy, and marriage. It's the 1880s and electricity is all the rage. In a quiet home office, a doctor experiments with a new instrument for treating 'hysteria.' The device? A vibrator. In this genuinely touching, original, and wickedly funny play, playwright Sarah Ruhl (The Clean House) explores relationships and sexual fulfillment while managing to stay discreetly beneath the crisp white sheets of Victorian propriety.

Author Frederick Fichman announces a Holiday Book Sale, from December 24-30, 2014, on two of his most popular books. A limited time Holiday Book Sale has just been announced by Author Frederick Fichman. Two of his bestselling books will be available for purchase from Amazon Kindle at 50% off regular price. This sale begins at 8:00am on December 24, 2014 and will end at 11:00pm, December 30, 2014. Each book will be priced at $2.99 each. The first book available for this special offer is Author Fichman's 3-book science fiction anthology, 'The SETI Trilogy.' The three books included in this one volume are: 'SETI,' 'SETI, The Journey,' and 'SETI, Conception.' SETI is the acronym for Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. These SETI stories unfold with the quest of a young adult starting at 16 years old through time and the final confrontations of Earth and an Alien Civilization. Hints of the theory of the mysterious elusive Nibiru planet and Planet X also weave into the SETI story. Page count for this science fiction and space anthology is 799 pages and the word count is approximately 220,000 words. The second book offered at this 50% discount is 'Visit the Zoo 12-Book Anthology: Your Guide To the Zoo Over 120 Animals Featured.' Carrying this book on your smartphone or tablet is like having your own personal docent with you on your next visit to the zoo. Crisp and fascinating descriptions are coupled with numerous close-up photographs of the animals taken by the author. This book series has been positively reviewed and recommended by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums headquartered in Switzerland, representing zoo and aquariums from around the world. These books will be available for purchase at this discount price beginning December 24, 2014. For more information and direct links to Amazon Kindle and these books you can visit the author's blog site at www.authorfrederickfichman.com.

Penny McCann Pennington, author of acclaimed novel, 'It Burns a Lovely Light' made a splash in Somerville's Infamous Irish Restaurant and Pub, The Burren. 'You can't beat signing books to the sound of mandolin, guitar and some crisp Gaelic Harmonies,' says Pennington. 'Not to mention, the bartenders really know how to pour a pint of Guiness.' The daughter of an Air Force General, Pennington and her sisters sent many summers in Marshfield, Massachussetts, while their parents moved their belongings to yet another base. 'It Burns a Lovely Light' is a stay-up-all-nighter: When a possibly-too-close military family suddenly comes unsprung, the eldest daughter, Farley, gives up her dreams to care for her brother, William, an autistic savant. William is the novel's loyal and disarmingly insightful hero. 'The book was written primarily from Farley's perspective,' says Penny McCann Pennington, the author of 'It Burns a Lovely Light.' 'The impact of William just took over. It's a classic example of the story directing the author.' 'It Burns a Lovely Light' continues to receive rave reviews in major publications and won numerous awards / honorable mentions. Judges from the 22nd Annual Writer's Digest Awards gave her a perfect 5 ('outstanding') in all categories. The international organization Autism Speaks requested permission to include her novel in their on-line parent's resource library. And most recently, 'It Burns a Lovely Light' was named a finalist for the 2014 USA Best Book Award.

Title: 'Murder in Hand' (Alicia Allen Investigates Trilogy, Book 3) Author: Celia Conrad Copyright: 2012 Publisher: Barcham Books Pages: 352 Trade Paperback and All E-Book Formats ISBN 13: 978-0954623340 ASIN: B00A1O1YQE 'The greatest pleasures lie in Celia Conrad's refusal or inability to write for the lowest common denominator. Instead she aims for the highest.' -Midwest Book Review (Murder in Hand) On Dec. 13 through Dec. 14, Barcham Books will gift readers with Book 3 in Celia Conrad's Alicia Allen Investigates Trilogy (AAI), 'Murder in Hand' (MIH), as a free e-book via Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Select program. 'It's our way of saying thank you and wishing everyone a happy holiday,' said Barcham Books' Jane Hall. 'We are very pleased that Midwest Book Review features Murder in Hand this month. Everyone, it seems, just loves Alicia.' This cerebral legal murder mystery turns on Italian international corruption, Puccini and dead Probate attorneys as it hails the return of Alicia Allen, the potato chip loving half-Italian London lawyer who never lets her thriving relationship with a handsome lawyer cohort stand in the way of fingering a culprit. 'The beauty of Murder in Hand is that it can be read as a stand-alone,' said Hall. Journalist Marlan Warren recently sat down with Celia Conrad to discuss her author's journey from law to legal crime fiction: Warren: All the AAI books deal with the darker side of the legal world. Did you draw from your experiences as a London attorney? Conrad: As a solicitor I met some rather obnoxious people and a few shady/unsavory characters. Warren: Did you ever find yourself pursuing a murderer in your law practice? Conrad: My world is far less dangerous than Alicia's, although we do share love for Italian culture and a crisp that rhymes with 'Tingles.' We both like researching and analyzing complex legal issues. Warren: The Italophile Book Review recommended MIH for 'Italophiles, Anglophiles, fans of traditional British mysteries, and fans of cozy-murder-mysteries.' Would you agree? Conrad: Absolutely. And I was thrilled when the Readers' Favorite 5-Star Award Review said Alicia 'should be on the top of every woman's reading list.' My fan mail shows AAI readers like strong but not perfect female detectives, and they love the repartee between Alicia and Alex. Warren: Book 1 sends Alicia through London's urban dangers. Book 2 takes her to Australia, and Book 3 spans New York, London, Italy and Sicily. Italian culture provides color and clues. What inspired you to use Puccini in Book 3? Conrad: When I first saw Puccini's opera, Gianni Schicchi, I hoped to use it in a plot of my own, and it did prove most 'handy' in 'Murder in Hand.' Warren: Can you sum up Alicia Allen? Conrad: She's a tough little cookie who will stop at nothing. Warren: And the theme of MIH ? Conrad: Forces of darkness are everywhere. Warren: What inspired you? Conrad: Paul Marsh at the Marsh Agency suggested my experiences could make good novels. Warren: Clues reside in Shakespeare, Italian opera and art. Why the Classics? Conrad: I've always loved the Classics, thanks to my mother who also loved theater. Before she passed away, we read and acted out scenes from the trilogy. Warren: This is a re-launch. Why? Conrad: AAI never had a launch because I was caught up in the losses of my mother and Paul Marsh at the time of publication. Paul thought MIH my best work yet. He said Alicia Allen deserved to find her audience. That support continues to sustain me. Contact: Celia Conrad | Email: barchambooks at btconnect.com Online Sites: Amazon U.K. www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Hand-Alicia-Allen-Investigates/dp/0954623347 Amazon U.S. www.amazon.com/Murder-Hand-Alicia-Allen-Investigates/dp/0954623347 Author Website |www.aliciaalleninvestigates.com Author Blog | celiaconrad.blogspot.com Twitter | iwrite2b Facebook | Celia Conrad Author

On the cusp of celebrating 10 years as a band, Screaming Females' sixth LP Rose Mountain is slated for release February 24 on Don Giovanni Records. Setting out with a vision so clear that it almost became a studio mantra, the resulting songs are concise, crisp and melodic, in essence creating at once their most complex and accessible record to date.

As the crisp winter air arrives, inside Raleigh Little Theatre, things begin heating up. Cinderella has been entrancing audiences of all ages for thirty-one years with its spectacles of comedic repertoire and phenomenal character dynamics. Year by year, the show has brought forth new design elements and consistent entertainment which has influenced the growth of attendance to reach record numbers. The talented team of Rod and Nancy Rich direct Cinderella once again after showing meticulous artistry with the 30th Anniversary production last year.

The Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC), led by Artistic Director Grant Gershon, presents an all-a cappella program of soaring Renaissance choral gems that promises to resonate in the sparkling acoustics of Disney Hall on Sunday, November 16, 2014, 7 pm. The Chorale, which is particularly adept at performing this musical style with crisp, clear intonation, performs William Byrd's Sing Joyfully, Josquin des Prez's Ave nobilissima creatura, John Taverner's Western Wind Mass, Thomas Tallis's If Ye Love Me and Orlando di Lasso's O Crux Splendidior, among other 16th and 17th century works.

As I left the theater yesterday afternoon, I clutched my sweater close around me to ward off the chill. Not the chill in the crisp fall air, but the chill from the play I had just seen - Walking Shadow's GABRIEL. This story about a little known facet of WWII history is so captivating, horrifying, chilling, and completely engaging that it hangs with you well after you leave the theater. The excellent cast and realistic set make you feel like you're right there, as this family fights for survival on a Nazi-occupied British island. It's only playing for one more weekend, but it's well worth it if you can make it. You won't soon forget this beautifully done, powerful play.