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The 10-foot tall Gibson guitar art sculptures that have lined THE SUNSET STRIP will end their year-long tour on Friday, February 22 when they are auctioned for charity at a gala event at Bonhams in Los Angeles. All proceeds from this auction will benefit the Los Angeles Fund For Public Education's "Arts Matter" campaign, which supports art and music education in L.A. public schools.

When Bill Blagg was 5 years old he received his first beginner's magic set and his magical journey began. That single magic kit set the stage for what would become a life long love for magic and a desire to become one of magic's biggest stars.

East West Players (EWP) the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, has partnered with Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC) & the Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association (VAALA) to present the World Premiere of the play CHRISTMAS IN HANOI.

New Regency and Gore Verbinski's Blind Wink are joining forces on PYONGYANG, about outsourcing run amok when a young animator sent to North Korea is accused of espionage. This humorous nightmare will reteam director/producer Gore Verbinski and writer Steve Conrad ("The Secret Life of Walter Mitty") for the adaptation of Guy Delisle's graphic novel Pyongyang.

TEMP presents its third exhibition, (in)complete - an investigation of the meaning of both process and product in contemporary art through the diverse artistic practice of eleven contemporary artists. Rather than focusing on the final art object, the exhibition will emphasize the development of a work or concept over time. By examining the varied approaches of the featured artists, the exhibition will prompt the viewer to consider the necessity of a finalized art product and will question whether an artwork is ever truly complete.

Huntington Theatre Company presents the Boston competition of Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company August Wilson Monologue Competition (AWMC), celebrating the writing of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright. Over 500 high school students from eleven Boston Public Schools will compete in the Boston Final competition on Saturday, February 9 at the Huntington's Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. The competition is free and open to the public.

Comedic roundtable guests from E!'s late night talk show "Chelsea Lately" - Chris Franjola, Jen Kirkman and Brad Wollack - will perform their individual stand-up routines during an evening hosted by Chelsea Handler's assistant Chuy Bravo at the Suncoast Showroom, March 9 and 10.

The Keegan Theatre's production has extended its run of John Kander and Fred Ebb's Tony Award-winning musical CABARET to March 2, 2013.

A couple's road trip transforms their relationship. A country bumpkin leaves the family farm for the peacetime Air Force, much to the dismay of his new sergeant. A missionary and his bride travel to Hawaii to spread their Christian beliefs. An American dancer goes to London and falls in love. Stories of relationships and travel make up Reel13's featured classics in February.

Cirque du Soleil announced today that it has extended the upcoming engagement of its all-new big top production to visit New York, TOTEM, for 12 additional performances through April 21. The astonishing and visually stunning production premieres on March 14, 2013 under the trademark blue-and-yellow big top at Citi Field (Lot C), home of the New York Mets.

Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer of Musical Theatre West, is proud to announce the cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA!, previewing February 15, opening February 16 at 8pm, and continuing through March 3. Davis Gaines (LA's Phantom of the Opera, Ovation Award winner for Musical Theatre West's Man of La Mancha) makes his Los Angeles-area directorial debut with this production. As with all Musical Theatre West productions, OKLAHOMA! is locally-produced in Long Beach with professional actors from Broadway, national tours, film and television, including the best in local talent.

Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in "Viva Italia," a romance-themed program featuring vocal trio Poperazzi on February 15-16, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.

American Blues Theater (ABT), Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, hosts their annual fundraiser the 2013 "Blue Bash" Thursday, Feb. 28 from 5:30 - 9 p.m., at the office of Seyfarth Shaw, 131 South Dearborn. The "Blue Bash" chaired by Chip Pringle, will include live and silent auctions, the presentation of two awards; the Blue Ink Playwriting Award and ABT's Focus Award to Brian & Jan Hieggelke, publishers of Newcity, and a sneak preview of their 28th Season. Proceeds from the "Blue Bash" benefit ABT's programs and services, including the inaugural Education Outreach Initiative, The Lincoln Project. Individual tickets for the 2013 "Blue Bash" are $125 and may be purchased by calling 312.725.4228 or via email at bluebash@americanbluestheater.com.

Ailey II returns to Columbus with a timeless classic from Alvin Ailey, as well as new works by dance veterans and celebrated emerging choreographers. The evening's program (subject to change) will include Virtues (Amy Hall Garner, 2012), Doscongio (Robert Moses, 1998), Rusty (Benoit-Swan Pouffer, 2012), and Revelations (Alvin Ailey, 1960).

If the 33rd summer season of Moonlight Stage Productions appears to take on a Broadway appearance that is because three of the four musicals will utilize scenic elements and costumes from New York and the Great White Way. This is one way new Artistic Director Steven Glaudini has put his stamp on his first season being announced today. In the mix of shows slated for the Moonlight Amphitheatre stage this summer are two new titles including the San Diego professional premiere of a recent Mel Brooks Broadway hit.

Angel Management Group's PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace will welcome GRAMMY Award-nominee, artist and performance DJ Sky Blu of LMFAO as he hosts his single release party Friday, Feb. 1. The newly solo singer will celebrate the release of his latest hit "Pop Bottles" featuring up-and-coming singer Mark Rosas as he takes over the turntables at the Sin City mega-club.

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music's (CCM) Philharmonia Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Chorale will present a rare two-evening run of Giuseppi Verdi's Requiem at 8 p.m. on both Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, in UC's Corbett Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now.

Society for the Performing Arts (SPA), bringing the world's best to Houston, is seeking entries for its 15th Annual Student Visual Art Contest, sponsored by Wells Fargo. This Visual Art Contest offers all kindergarten through 12th grade students in the greater Houston area and beyond a chance to showcase their talents and win prizes, while learning more about the performing arts. The deadline for all entries is Friday, March 22, 2013.

As part of its 2012 -2013 season, the San Diego Ballet Company (SDB), under the leadership of co-directors Robin Sherertz-Morgan and Javier Velasco, will present DON JUAN.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport will present PINKALICIOUS, part of the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Youth Theater Series.