Ronin Gallery Announces THE ART OF WORDS ExhibitionJune 20, 2012Ronin Gallery will present The Art of Words, 15 calligraphic paintings by Gakyo. The art of Japanese calligraphy or shodo, which means the way of writing, combines the beauty of sumi ink painting and the written word.
MoMA Announces CENTURY OF THE CHILD ExhibitionJune 20, 2012The Museum of Modern Art presents Century of the Child: Growing by Design, 1900-2000, an ambitious survey of 20th-century design for children and the first large-scale overview of the modernist preoccupation with children and childhood as a paradigm for progressive design thinking, from July 29 to November 5, 2012.
Davidson/Valenti Theatre Opens DEATHTRAP, 9/21June 20, 2012Ira Levin's classic comedy thriller Deathtrap is set to return to the Davidson/Valenti Theatre for six weeks only, opening on Friday, September 21 and running through Sunday, October 28. Directed by Ken Sawyer, Deathtrap recently enjoyed a ten week sold out run at the Davidson/Valenti Theatre, located at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center in Hollywood. Net proceeds will benefit the entire array of the Center's free and low-cost programs and services.
SAG-AFTRA Co-President Reardon Honored by NYC Central Labor CouncilJune 20, 2012Roberta Reardon, co-president of SAG-AFTRA, was honored by the NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO in recognition for her work as former AFTRA national president and on the SAG-AFTRA merger campaign with the NYC Central Labor Council's Distinguished Service Award. Her award reads: "In recognition of decades of service to the Labor Movement and her inspired leadership in merging two powerful unions into a new, unique voice for working people."
Morning Parade Release Debut AlbumJune 19, 2012Hailing from Essex, England, Morning Parade release their self-titled debut album today, June 19th as well as announce tour dates supporting Civil Twilight this August in North America (full listing below).
Orion Ensemble Announces 20th Anniversary SeasonJune 19, 2012Celebrating 20 years of chamber music gems, The Orion Ensemble, Chicago's nationally recognized and critically acclaimed chamber music ensemble, presents a season of concerts that traces its history, welcomes respected guest musicians and concludes with a world premiere commission by Chicago jazz musician Miguel de la Cerna.
North Carolina Symphony Celebrates Independence Day in Wilmington, 7/2June 19, 2012The North Carolina Symphony invites Wilmington residents to beat the summer heat and join the orchestra inside Kenan Auditorium to celebrate our nation's 236th birthday. Music Director Grant Llewellyn leads the Symphony in "Stars and Stripes," featuring patriotic highlights and symphonic favorites to honor the USA right before its birthday.
Aurora Theatre Presents a Concert Version of BIG RIVER, 7/3June 19, 2012Aurora Theatre returns for the sixth year for Lawrenceville's Prelude to the 4th Concert with the musical adaptation of Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Winner of 8 Tony Awards, Big River will begin at 7:30pm on July 3 on the grounds of the historic courthouse in downtown Lawrenceville.
Sue Serio to Emcee Delco Idol For the Third TimeJune 19, 2012FOX-TV's "Good Day Philadelphia" morning anchor Sue Serio returns to emcee "Delco Idol" for the third summer at The Media Theatre, beginning Wednesday evening July 11. She will add her welcoming personality to the popular singing contest during its five week run, through August 8.
Ivoryton Playhouse Presents HAIRSPRAY, 7/4-29June 19, 2012Ivoryton is the new home for Hairspray -- the 'soultastic, hair hoppin', dance-til-you-drop musical! It's 1962 and big girl Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network - all without denting her 'do!'
STG Presents 14th Annual DANCE This, 7/13 & 14June 19, 2012Today, the Seattle Theatre Group announced the 14th annual DANCE This lineup and program to be held on Friday, July 13th and Saturday, July 14th, at 7:30PM, at the historic Moore Theatre, with two student matinee performances (not open to public) on July 12th and 13th.
Freestyle Digital Media Receives Rights to DEADLINEJune 19, 2012Freestyle Digital Media announced today that they have acquired all DVD and cable and internet VOD rights to DEADLINE, a fact-based mystery-thriller from director Curt Hahn ("No Regrets") that is based on a script by novelist Mark Ethridge. Starring Steve Talley ("Love Bites"), Academy Award-nominee Eric Roberts ("Runaway Train"), Anna Felix ("Crazy Heart") and Lauren Jenkins ("Tough Trade"), the film, which was produced by Hahn and Molly M. Mayeux ("I Will Follow"), is slated for a release on July 17th.