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As has been the tradition for quite a few seasons, Theater at Monmouth ends its season with a production of one of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operettas. This year's choice, The Sorcerer, is a frothy, pleasant entertainment enhanced by the strong vocal merits of much of the cast. The pristine neo- baroque gem of a theatre in Cumston Hall is the perfect venue for singing. The acoustic - unmiked - is crisp, clear, focused, and allows for the ringing delivery and coloratura fun of Sullivan's music.

Mark Farrelly's new solo show transfers direct from its Edinburgh Fringe premiere to London. Seabright Productions presents QUENTIN CRISP: NAKED HOPE, written and performed by Mark Farrelly and directed by Linda Marlowe. The show will open at the St. James Studio, London tonight 28 August 2014, 7pm.

Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine is on a roll, following its thrilling, record-breaking production of BILLY ELLIOT with another beloved British musical import, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS. Featuring a terrific cast, crisp, thoughtful direction by Shaun Kerrison, and energetic choreography by Lisa Stevens, this MARY POPPINS is - yes, let's just say it and get it over with - practically perfect in every way.

Pacific Northwest Ballet raises the velvet curtain on its 2014-2015 season with George Balanchine's Jewels. Costumed in emerald green, ruby red and luminous white, the trio of gems in Jewels pays tribute to golden ages of music and dance. Evoking the birthplace of Romantic ballet, Emeralds' graceful clouds of tulle whisper French courtesy, fashion, and fragrance. A sassy, jazzy collaboration with composer Igor Stravinsky, Rubies mirrors the carefree spontaneity of America, Balanchine's beloved adopted country. The splendor of Diamonds recalls the great choreographer's heritage, so that "if the entre Imperial Russian inheritance of ballet were lost, Diamonds would still tell us of its essence" (Mary Clarke and Clement Crisp). Jewels runs from September 26 through October 5 at Seattle Center's Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. Tickets and more information are available through the PNB Box Office, 301 Mercer Street at Seattle Center, 206.441.2424, or online at PNB.org.

Award-winning poet Michael T. Young will be reading in NYC and Jersey City this July to promote his new book "The Beautiful Moment of Being Lost," a full-length collection of poetry from the Hoboken-based small literary press Poets Wear Prada. The book, which will be officially released this fall, had its unofficial launch earlier this year in May at the West Caldwell Poetry Festival. Festival organizer Diane Lockward, Poet Laureate of West Caldwell and the author of the best-selling poetry writer's manual "The Crafty Poet: A Portable Workshop," invited Young and his publisher Roxanne Hoffman to participate in this year's event which for the first time included a selection of New Jersey independent book publishers as well as many of New Jersey's finest literary journals. Mrs. Lockward and Mr. Young are long-time poetry colleagues and staunch supporters or each other's work. Lockward included one of Young's poems, "Advice from a Bat," among the poetry examples in "The Crafty Poet," and Mr. Young has read at several of Ms. Lockward's events to help promote her new best-selling book. Mr. Young says he is hoping "The Beautiful Moment of Being Lost" will continue to meet with the same enthusiasm enjoyed at the West Caldwell event where the ten pre-release copies promised to the festival quickly sold out. Fortunately, his publisher Ms. Hoffman had brought along additional copies, so Young was able to re-stock the sales table. The poet, who drove from his home in Jersey City to the festival, actually made his first sale of the day on the steps of the West Caldwell Library while waiting for the doors of the festival to open. By the end of the day, not only had he made several new friends while catching up with old ones, read from his new book to the packed auditorium, and shared experience and insight on the writing process during the afternoon's lively panel discussion moderated by Ms. Lockward, but found he had sold all but two of his available copies. Mr. Young will be reading with another of the participants of the West Caldwell Poetry Festival this month at two of his three scheduled readings to promote "The Beautiful Moment of Being Lost." The poet Gary J. Whitehead, whose fifth book, "A Glossary of Chickens," was recently published by Princeton University Press, will be joining Young on July 15th at Jersey City's WORD on Newark Street and on July 28th at New York City's Cornelia Street Café in Greenwich Village. About Young's new book, Whitehead says "For years, I've savored Michael T. Young's poems for their potent distillations of experience, their attempts to pour into crisp and clear free verse vessels 'something the words can't describe.' In 'The Beautiful Moment of Being Lost,' I am taken, poem after poem, through the musing of a keen intelligence, with 'movement / from character to character, from stop to stop, / in books on trains, in memory.' What's more, these poems, like the character of the title piece, seem to 'come / into life, without intention,' a remarkable skill from a remarkable poet." Asked about the unusual title of his book, Mr. Young replied that it is simply the title of one of the poems included in the book. The book itself is dedicated to his wife, Chandra, "with whom every moment is a beautiful moment even when we are lost." Michael T. Young was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. He moved to New York City in 1990. He has published one previous full-length collection of poetry, "Transcriptions of Daylight, " and two chapbooks, "Because the Wind Has Questions," and "Living in the Counterpoint." A fellowship recipient of the New Jersey State Council of the Arts, Young has also won a William Stafford Award and the Chaiffin Poetry award, and was twice nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Young lives with his wife and children in Jersey City, New Jersey. Here's the complete listing of Mr. Young's July Readings. A limited number of pre-release copies of "The Beautiful Moment of Being Lost" will be available for sale at each of these events. Sunday, July 13th, 2014, 4:00PM (2 drink minimum; open mic) Featuring with Jess Cording Parkside Lounge 317 E. Houston (Between Aves. B & C) Tuesday, July 15th, 2014, 7:30PM (Free) Featuring with Cynthia Atkins and Gary J. Whitehead WORD 123 Newark Ave. Jersey City NJ 07302 Monday, July 28th, 2014, 6PM ($8 cover includes one house drink) Featuring with Gary J. Whitehead and Peter Marcus Cornelia Street Café 29 Cornelia Street New York, NY 10014 For more details about how to purchase "The Beautiful Moment of Being Lost," and for additional events please visit Mr. Young's website at MichaelTYoung.com.

Mark Farrelly's new solo show transfers direct from its Edinburgh Fringe premiere to London. Seabright Productions presents QUENTIN CRISP: NAKED HOPE, written and performed by Mark Farrelly and directed by Linda Marlowe. The show will open at the St. James Studio, London on Thursday 28 August 2014, 7pm.

Swedish trio Like Swimming nicked their name from the Morphine record of the same name, but their music betrays none of that band's ominousness. Instead, “Among A Thousand Desperate Minds,” from the forthcoming Structures, is a big, glimmering pop gem. Claes Carlström and Ida Hedene's voices balance each other beautifully; his is a big, rich baritone croon — think early Scott Walker singing Spandau Ballet — and hers is light and crisp and summery. They make the song's message — one of abusive love in oppressive situations — feel like the centerpiece to some futuristic Broadway musical.

Damnation Books, LLC and Eternal Press are based in Santa Rosa, California and owned by William Gilchrist and Kim Richards Gilchrist. Both publishing houses strive to provide quality affordable fiction in formats compatible with leading e-reader technologies. Books are also available in paperback from a variety of distributors. On 1 July, 2014 Damnation Books will release - 'A Little Night Fishing by Chuck Daukas.' Genre: Paranormal Sub Genre: Horror Blurb: You will be afraid to go anywhere near the water. From Eternal Press - 'Hard Crush' by Andrea Crisp Genre: Young Adult Sub Genre: Romance Blurb: Angela Page was a high school nobody. And 'Love Me Kill Me' by Bruce Cooke Genre: Romance Sub Genre: Thriller Blurb: Escape or Die. If you want your fiction to cut fast and in your face, Damnation Books is the place for you. http://damnationbooks.com If you want your fiction on the lighter side, Eternal Press is the place you want to be. http://eternalpress.biz Both companies are committed to bringing quality affordable fiction to your fingertips.

'Rise of the Black Hand' follows the perspective of young FBI agent Thomas Morelli, in a futuristic Seattle, Washington, as he tangles with a brutal criminal organization known as The Black Hand. Despite being set in the future, the novel has a retro, noir feel to it that gives the book some contrasting elements readers are sure to enjoy. Inspired by the radio serials and pulps of the early to mid 1900's, the action is fast-paced; dialog is crisp, and the pace brisk, delivered with a tongue in cheek nod to the past. Readers will get a glimpse of some very real social and technological facing the coming century, but the entertainment and laughs never stop, even on the last page. In short, the book is equal parts Mike Hammer, Dick Tracy, and Blade Runner all rolled into one, with the added bonus of humor. Rise of the Black Hand is available in both print and ebook format. Book Information: Rise of the Black Hand By C.J. Fella Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 978-1494979126 ASIN: B00J5ZG3ES Published: March 2014 Pages: 308 Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery, Thriller About The Author: C.J. is a lifetime resident of Oregon's Willamette Valley, where he attended college and graduate school, and currently works as an auditor for his home state. Raised on classical literature, his interests turned to the radio serials of the early 1900?s, and the pulp era. Inspired by Isaac Asimov, Mickey Spillane and Robert B. Parker, C.J. blended the science fiction and hard-boiled detective genres for his debut novel, Rise of the Black Hand. When he's not working or writing, C.J. is likely to be reading, playing video games, or listening to classic old time radio serials. For more information, review copies, or interviews please contact the author at: C.J. Fella Email: cjfella@aol.com Website: http://www.cjfella.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cjfella Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CJFellaAuthor

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA(Marketwired - Jun 3, 2014) -  Shuttle Computer Group, Inc. announces its highest-definition digital signage player, the DS81, designed to deliver top-quality advertising, movie trailers, detailed graphics, and the like. Combined with Shuttle's customization services, the new DS81 offers a wide range of features that can save integrators time and money.

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center with their April panel, Nurturing New Works: What Producers Can Learn from the National Playwrights Conference tonight, April 30, 2014 at 7:30pm at The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street, Mainstage Theatre, NYC. Doors open at 7pm for networking and refreshments, presentations and roundtable introductions start at 7:30pm (come prepared with your best half-minute summary of who you are, and what you need).

'Filled with unexpected twists, unconventional allies and a master-mind villain who makes hired killers look like kindergarten teachers. 'Ultimate Betrayal' is Joseph Badal's best book yet. A must-read for anyone with a craving for a fast-paced, action-packed, beautifully constructed thriller.' -Anne Hillerman, author of 'Spider Woman's Daughter' Inspired by actual events, 'Ultimate Betrayal' is a thriller that takes the reader on an action-packed, adrenaline-boosting ride, from the streets of South Philadelphia, through the Afghanistan War, to Mafia drug smuggling, to the halls of power at the CIA and the White House. David Hood comes from the streets of South Philadelphia, is a decorated Afghanistan War hero, builds a highly successful business, marries the woman of his dreams, and has two children he adores. But there are two ghosts in David's past. One is the guilt he carries over the death of his brother. The other is a specter that will do anything to murder him. David has long lost the belief that good will triumph over evil. The deaths of his wife and children only reinforce that cynicism. And leave him with nothing but a bone-chilling, all-consuming need for revenge. 'Crisp writing, masterful pacing, and characters to genuinely care about. This is what top-notch suspense is all about.' -Michael Palmer, New York Times Bestselling author of 'Political Suicide' Prior to a long finance career, including serving as a senior executive and board member of a NYSE-listed company, Joseph Badal served for six years as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army in critical, highly classified positions in the U.S. and overseas, including tours of duty in Greece and Vietnam. He earned numerous military decorations. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in International Finance (Temple University) and Business Administration (University of New Mexico). He graduated from the Defense Language Institute, West Coast, and from Stanford University Law School's Director College. Joe now serves on the boards of several companies. 'Ultimate Betrayal' is his seventh published suspense novel. 'The Lone Wolf Agenda,' which was released in 2013, was named the top Mystery/Thriller novel in the 2013 New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards competition. He also writes a monthly blog titled Everyday Heroes, and has written short stories published in the 'Uncommon Assassins' and 'Someone Wicked' anthologies. Joe has written dozens of articles that have been published in various business and trade journals and is a frequent speaker at business, civic, and writers' events. Suspense Publishing is an imprint of JRSR Ventures, LLC and Suspense Magazine. Located at 26500 Agoura Rd, #102-474, Calabasas, CA 91302.

One certainly doesn't need to get high to enjoy all the buzz from the Being Revived production of Reefer Madness, running at Frederick Community College through April 13. Expertly directed in the hands of David Norman, this rarely-produced, cult classic musical is an outstanding production, with every over-the-top comedic moment and high-energy musical number (under the impeccable music direction of Jonas Dawson) leaving the audience "jumping"!

Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced that guests throughout the New York Metro Area* can now enjoy Dunkin' Donuts' new Iced Green Tea. Available for a limited time at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants, Dunkin' Donuts' crisp, freshly brewed Iced Green Tea can be made-to-order just how you like it: unsweetened or sweetened, with or without a fresh lemon. Now through April 30, guests can enjoy Dunkin' Donuts' new Iced Green Tea in any size for just 99 cents at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the New York Metro Area.

Forget April Fools' Day...Panda Express, America's favorite Chinese restaurant, is instead hosting a nationwide April Fish Day on Tuesday, April 1, with guests receiving a complimentary serving of its newest entrée, Golden Szechuan Fish, with any purchase. Made with 100 percent wild-caught North Pacific Cod and inspired by the culinary flavors of central China, Golden Szechuan Fish combines hand-sliced, lightly battered cod fillets, crisp sugar peas and sweet red bell peppers, wok-tossed in a sweet and tangy Szechuan sauce. To take advantage of the one-day-only offer, guests can visit www.PandaExpress.com and print the coupon or save it to their smartphone. "Golden Szechuan Fish offers our guests premium seafood in a fast casual setting," said Andy Kao, executive chef at Panda Express. "With seven pieces of cod per serving and a healthy portion of fresh-cut vegetables, Golden Szechuan Fish delivers the high quality, great taste and unique Chinese-inspired flavor guests have come to expect from Panda Express." April Fools' Day, a widely-recognized day of pranks that originated in Europe, was born from the custom of tacking paper fish on others' backs, and shouting "April Fish." Panda's April Fish Day promotion celebrates this tradition with guests receiving free April Fish on April 1. Golden Szechuan Fish will be available at participating Panda Express locations for a limited time. About Panda Express

Italy has again produced an amazing band of talents in the form of Amycanbe. And Guitarmonk Records is proud to present to you a striking and crisp music from Amycanbe!

Johnny Appleseed, a new, refreshingly sweet and intense hard apple cider with a crisp apple bite, will arrive on store shelves nationwide April 7. Inspired by the legendary adventurer and storyteller, Johnny Appleseed Hard Apple Cider was created for anyone with a thirst for adventure and a story to share.

Since 2004, Americana trio Red Molly has been bringing audiences to their feet with gorgeous three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship and their warm, engaging stage presence. The band consists of Laurie MacAllister (bass, banjo), Abbie Gardner (dobro, banjo) and Molly Venter (guitar). They perform for the first time in Lancaster at the Ware Center, 42 North Price Street, Lancaster, PA, Saturday March 29 at 7:30 PM.

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAIN), a leading organic and natural products company providing consumers with A Healthier Way of Life, today announced a packaging refresh for its TERRA brand root vegetable chips. The new look, designed by brand agency CBX, puts a modern spin on the brand's classic black bag with dramatic food photography and a crisp architectural structure. Beyond the stylistic changes, the package refresh also highlights the real root vegetables in each blend through the use of icons at the bottom of every bag.

The Alley Theatre's production of Mark St. Germain's Off-Broadway smash hit FREUD'S LAST SESSION is a skillful exercise in crisp, engaging theatre. The play had its World Premiere in 2009 at Barrington Stage Company in Massachusetts, where it became the longest-running show in that theatre's history. It opened in New York City on July 22, 2010 and moved through several Off-Broadway houses before closing on July 22, 2012, having played 775 performances. The show's sharply produced Houston premiere showcases what gave it such staying power in its hit runs in the Northeast.

When a person is faced with the overwhelming beauty and quietude of the world around him, as seen through the crisp leaves of the surrounding trees or the rocks which reside on the steep slope below, leading into an unknown and unsought after abyss, one cannot help but look up at the stars and think about life - a free mind allowed to romp after abandoned dreams, or perhaps desires that have yet to be fulfilled. Without a need to say anything at all, a person relapses into himself, only deciding later on what is to be done in this game called "life." It is a moment in time that does not constitute the mundane and typical functioning of life. It is, indeed, an escape. Peter, the catalyst that brings about necessary change in Jake Jeppson's new play The Clearing, captures this feeling quite well in his statement towards the play's end: "There is no heaven. At least not yet. There's just this space where you wait for God to tell you what to do." This space simultaneously limits and liberates a person's ability to not simply live, but thrive - to do more than simply survive, yet live complaisantly until that change appears to make it better. The irony of the great outdoors and the psychologically trapped brothers who return, year after year, to this clearing as an almost essential asset of their absolute beings, makes for nothing less than a stunning and incredibly fascinating play.

To kick off the New Year, Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC., today announced the launch of new breakfast, lunch & dinner, kids and ice cream menus, which will be available in all Friendly's restaurants this week. The 78-year-old restaurant and ice cream company, which is known for its family-friendly, value-driven dining, has rolled out a diverse selection of fresh offerings for diners to enjoy. New additions include creative takes on classic dishes as well as an array of healthy meal options. Friendly's has credibility in serving all of the new items and is excited to share the menus with its diners.

The brewers at Samuel Adams are ushering in the new year with a new spring beerSamuel Adams Cold Snapthe newest addition to the brewery's popular seasonal beer collection. Brewed for spring's transition away from the hearty brews of winter to the bright, lighter-bodied beers of summer, Cold Snap is the brewers' take on a Belgian-style white ale made with crisp golden wheat and a lively blend of ten different fruits, flowers and spices.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a variety of winter packages to experience the best of the Windy City this holiday season. From shopping and dining to experiencing the wide array of museums and cultural attractions, Chicago is a vibrant destination in any season and with a dusting of snow and crisp air, winter can be one of the best times to visit.

Restaurants in Mt. Airy are giving back this holiday season through a new "Give and Get" charity coat drive. From now through January 15, 2014, bring a winter coat for a donation to one of nine participating Mt. Airy restaurants and get a signature dessert for free with your meal (minimum $15 purchase). From chocolate creme brulee to bread pudding, apple crisp and much more, your taste buds will receive an apt reward for your generosity. Restaurants include Earth Bread & Brewery, Wine Thief, Avenida, Little Jimmies Bakery Cafe, Jyoti Indian Bistro, Geechee Girl Rice Cafe, Trolley Car Diner, Goat Hollow and High Point Cafe.