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Beowulf Alley offers a one-night only performance of indie artist, Amber Norgaard, http://www.ambernorgaard.com/, on January 30, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 up to a day in advance of the performance, then $15 at the door the night of the performance. For more information, call the box office at (520) 882-0555.

Popular Las Vegas entertainment family, The Scintas, return to the Suncoast Showroom Valentine's weekend, February 11, 12 and 13, each evening at 7:30 p.m.

The final two weeks of performances have begun for Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS . On Sunday, January 16th at 3:00PM, the hit comedy will play their final performance at New World Stages following 318 performances Off-Broadway and over 1,100 total performances in New York City.

Kelrik is pleased to announce its return to San Luis Obispo. After a summer away, Artistic Director Erik Austin realized 'there's no place like home,' and has returned Kelrik Productions to the Central Coast. Now in its sixth year in San Luis Obispo, Kelrik is pleased to announce its new season of the finest in theatrical 'edutainment' for our community.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson), Producer Mark Russell and The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP President and CEO Sandra Gibson) will begin performances for the 2011 UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL on Wednesday, January 5. This highly-anticipated 12-day festival, running through January 16, is committed to tracking new theater from across the U.S. and around the world.

Continuing its leadership in the advancement of 3D entertainment and marking the most significant title commitment to the growing Blu-ray 3DTM market, The Walt Disney Studios today announced plans to release at least 15 of its films for in-home viewing on Blu- ray 3D in 2011.

On Saturday, February 5, 2011, at 8:00 pm, City in Motion Dance Theater will present its eighth annual A Modern Night at the Folly. This performance is Kansas City's only adjudicated showcase, featuring 10 of the area's most talented choreographers. This eagerly anticipated one-of-a-kind event provides the audience with insight into the current direction of our region's modern dance artists.

Kacico Dance is a professional contemporary modern dance company in the Kansas City area seeking highly talented dancers to fulfill its mission: to create and present the best in contemporary dance to audiences in Kansas City and nationally in a variety of presentational forms from formal theaters to arts festivals.

The Mornington Players will be holding auditions for Godspell and Maltby and Shire's Closer Than Ever on Saturday January 22nd from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. and Monday January 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Bono and The Edge will be attending all future previews of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark, according to production spokesman Rick Miramontez. '[They] will be in the theater next week and for all of the preview performances leading up to the opening night working on the show,' added Miramontez.

THE MEETING* is a 'delightfully droll' (Time Out New York) monthly comedy/variety show for homosexuals and their friends. It's a gay romp through politics, sexual and otherwise, social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. The Meeting* returns to The Duplex Cabaret Theatre on January 13, 2011 at 9:30 pm with writer/host Justin Sayre.

Experience rock n' roll revelry at the three floor Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas. Partake in drinks, dancing, bands and a DJ. The celebrating begins at 9pm and doesn't stop until 3am.

Currently the Gilroy Arts Alliance is seeking Art enthusiasts to come greet and educate the community about exhibits and workshops being offered at the Gilroy Center for the Arts.

Smiling Rhino Theatre Presents BLUE'S CLUES LIVE Jan. 15-30

An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale.

Neil Patrick Harris and longtime partner David Burtka welcomed twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace this October with the help of a surrogate. The happy parents are featured in a new People magazine spread.

Lead producer Michael Cohl announced today that cast member Natalie Mendoza, who helped create the role of 'Arachne' over the last six months, has decided to depart SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring a book by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger, and new music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is now in previews at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). Opening night is set for Monday, February 7, 2011.

Performance Network Theatre announces it's production of 'The War Since Eve,' by Michigan playwright, Kim Carney. This World Premiere comedy will open in previews on January 13 and runs through February 13. 'Eve' is directed by PNT Artistic Director, David Wolber, and features Henrietta Hemelin, Sarab Kamoo ('Sonia Flew') and Leah Smith.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents DISNEY PIPES AND POPS, a magical musical celebration of Disney films and their music with the award winning Rob Richards at the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ and featuring American new gospel pianist Alex-Zsolt, on Saturday January 15, 2011 at 10:00am, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Rob Richards will accompany the classic silent Mickey Mouse cartoons 'Plane Crazy' and 'Galloping Gaucho' on the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, allowing El Capitan guests to experience these films in the way they were originally presented.

Theatre critic-turned-blogger John Simon has published his thoughts on the SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK review debacle.