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New Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce its 28th Season. The plays that have been selected thus far for New Rep's 2011-2012 Season are ‘ART;' In The Wake; Collected Stories; Long Day's Journey Into Night; Bakersfield Mist; and Little Shop of Horrors.

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) is proud to announce its schedule for CCHA Championship Weekend in Detroit from March 17-20. With 'Four Days, Four Teams, Four Games, Something For Everyone', fans will have the opportunity to be involved and show support for their favorite CCHA team, as well as enjoy a variety of events and activities surrounding the weekend celebration. The 2011 CCHA Championship marks the 30th anniversary of the event being held at Joe Louis Arena. The first championship held at The Joe was in 1982 with Michigan State defeating Notre Dame, 4-1.

Reading of THE IDEALIST to be available via extended webcast; Wed Feb 23 Benefit for Anne Frank Foundation (Switzerland). By special arrangement with Actors' Equity and AFTRA, hours have been extended for the webcast of the reading of Jennifer Strome's new play THE IDEALIST to benefit the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel, Switzerland and its mission to support education against intolerance, on Wednesday, February 23.

Once again, Maine State Music Theatre breaks new ground in Northern New England with a show that is rarely produced on a professional theatre stage and never before presented to an MSMT audience. The 2011 season ends with a bang, featuring an all-African American cast revving up theatregoers in THE WIZ, the retelling of Frank L. Baum's THE WIZARD OF OZ in a unique 70s style.

Boston Afrofunk band The Macrotones will take the stage at Brooklyn's Spike Hill on Saturday, February 26th at 9:00 PM to host an Afrofunk dance party like the borough has never seen. While rooted in groove-fertile Afrobeat, the 10-strong Macrotones expand their sound with commanding horns and a drilling percussion section. Respectful of the Fela Kuti legacy, the Boston collective erupted out of a traditional Afrobeat ensemble in 2007, knowing there were new, heavier directions to push toward. With a low and chunky bari-tenor-trombone horn section up front, a slinky tectonic deep end behind, and grinding organ and edgy guitar popping off all around, the band's sonic layering serves as a musical tactician's manual. The Macrotones share the bill with Buru Style, The Flowdown (CD Release Show), MK Groove Orchestra and The Essex throughout the night. Admission is $6

The newly named Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy (previously Noble Fool in 2010) invites aspiring local youth ages 3 - 19 to a Spring Open House and Free Workshop Event on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 1-4:00pm in the Mainstage Theater at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; admin telephone 630-443-0438).

Legendary soap star, cabaret singer and raconteur, Eileen Fulton, will appear at Bob Egan's - New Hope Cabaret, at the Ramada of New Hope, PA on Sunday afternoon, April 17th at 3:00 PM, in a new show, Blame It On My Youth.

One of Minnesota's most iconic buildings, the University of Minnesota's Northrop, will be getting a major overhaul after today's action by the Board of Regents. The board gave their final approval for the financing package that will transform Northrop into a 'vital academic center of distinction and discovery that enlightens, challenges, and engages students, faculty, and the community.'

Cookie Monster and Elmo have a special Valentine's Day delivery! The two Sesame Street Live stars will bring special valentines signed by the Sesame Street Live cast; including Bert and Ernie, Zoe, Oscar the Grouch and Super Grover to patients and visitors at the Children's Hospital of Michigan on Monday, February 14. During their visit, Sesame Streets' fuzzy monsters will share hugs and smiles with patients in both the lobby and the playroom.

'Peribanez,' a romantic tale of desire, honor and revenge, is a thought-provoking stage production one might consider sharing with one's own special Valentine in mid-February. Opening Friday, Feb. 11, the daring classic explores what a man will do for the love of a woman.

Tickets for the CPCC's production of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET are now available to be purchased online. Performances are February 11, 8 p.m.; February 12, 8 p.m.; February 13, 2:30 p.m.; February 18, 8 p.m.; February 19, 8 p.m.; February 20, 2:30 p.m. and tickets prices are $18, $16 and $14 (CPCC student tickets are $5 with a valid college ID).

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan, Feb. 24 - Mar. 6, 2011 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.

Need a place to chill this winter? Join Parks for the biggest snow festival in the city! Winter Jam NYC brings the ski slopes to the city with a Lake Placid Snow Field for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. All equipment is provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own sleds, skis and snowboards!

The Hartt School's Theatre Division presents Pride and Prejudice on Thursday, February 17, Friday, February 18, and Saturday, February 19, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, February 20, at 3:00 PM. Performances are in the Kent McCray Theater at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford. Admission is $20 with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. Admission is free for University of Hartford students, faculty, and staff with current University ID. For tickets and information, contact the University of Hartford Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 1.800.274.8587, or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents the big fat Broadway blockbuster Hairspray for the first time this season. The fun and fabulous eight-time Tony Award-winning show is on stage for eight big weeks - Feb. 3 through March 27.

Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents the classic romantic farce RING ROUND THE MOON by Jean Anouilh (translated by Christopher Fry) in weekend performances February 11 through March 6, 2011.

The 2009 Tony Award-winning Musical Revival HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical directed by Diane Paulus will play Boston's Colonial Theatre for a limited engagement March 22 - April 10. Tickets go on sale on this Sunday, January 30 through an authorized ticket seller found only at Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, by visiting www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston and directly at the box office of Boston's Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, during special Sunday hours 10am - 6pm. Beginning on Monday, January 31 the box office will resume its normal business hours Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm. Season Series Patrons interested in tickets should call Broadway Across America - Boston directly at 1-866-523-7469 and for Member tickets please call 1-866-551-7469. For groups of 10 or more please call Broadway Across America - Boston Group Sales at 1-866-633-0194 or email BostonGroups@broadwayacrossamerica.com. HAIR is part of the Lexus Boston Area Dealers Broadway Across America - Boston Series.

On Wednesday, February 2, 2011, the company of the hit Off-Broadway comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING AND MARRIAGE is pleased to welcome Mauricio Perez to the cast.

Beginning February, 2011, the Forum Theatre Arts Center (FTAC) in Metuchen, New Jersey, in conjunction with Stagelight Electric Productions, will present a series of live performances in an intimate setting, including an evening with Suzanne Vega on February 25th, 2U - The World's 2nd Best U2 Show (February 17th), Jefferson Starship's 40th Anniversary show (on March 31st), Frontiers/A Journey Tribute (April 2nd,) THE British Invasion (April 16th), and a soon-to-be-announced line up for the spring and summer.

Lily Tomlin, Cher, Billy Bob Thornton, Tippi Hedren, Ed Begley, Jr., George Chakiris, Ken Davitian and Stella Stevens were among many celebrities who turned out for the premiere of the hard-hitting documentary 'Elephants and Man: A Litany of Tragedy' at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood on January 20. The film, which chronicles the history of elephants in captivity, was shown as part of the screening series 'Kat Kramer's Films That Change the World.'