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After the isolated beginnings of a market in the early 20th century, photography emerged as a respected and collectible medium in the 1970s--driven by the viability of commercial photography galleries, increasing auction sales, and the establishment or promotion of autonomous curatorial departments in museums such as the Art Institute of Chicago (where photography became a separate department in 1974). Longtime Art Institute supporter Robert A. Taub's wide-ranging collection charts photography's changing and innovative role as a market force in the 1970s and 1980s. When Collecting Was New: Photographs from the Robert A. Taub Collection, on view at the Art Institute through May 12, 2013 in Galleries 1-4, presents over 100 works from Mr. Taub's collection and is complemented by loans from private collectors and works from the museum's permanent collection. This fresh presentation of classic and overlooked material includes a wall with no fewer than seven different prints of Dorothea Lange's iconic Migrant Mother (1936); a gridlike, historically accurate installation of Garry Winogrand's masterpiece portfolio, Women Are Beautiful (1974); and never-before-seen photographs by Joel Sternfeld taken in the later 1970s at the Ford Motor Company.

Wendy Kaplan, President of MadKap Productions, will present the Chicago Premiere of SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE…, written by former Seinfeld writer Marc Jaffe and Emmy nominated playwright Eric Coble, previewing January 4, opening Friday, January 11 at 8 p.m., and running through February 10, 2013 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Avenue.

Mad Cow Theatre and the Orlando Cabaret Festival are thrilled to announce Peace, Love and Poppins a cabaret benefit for United Way, featuring Cast Members from Mary Poppins The Musical: On Tour. This is a one-night only event, Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:15pm.

Ever wanted to go back in time? Now's your chance! Get on board THE TOTALLY TUBULAR TIME MACHINE - NYC's only interactive, inter-galactic, pop music experience! TTTM is a reality based pop musical that allows you to time travel and party up-close and personal with a cast of "celebrity pop stars" (past and present) performing your favorite hits live. Madonna, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga and more! It's Back to the Future meets the MTV Music Awards, and you're the star in this totally immersive, radical mash-up of pop music from the 80s, 90s and today!

Savion Glover is an American tap dancer, actor, and choreographer. As a learning prodigy, he was taught by notable dancers from previous generations. Glover is currently interested in restoring African roots to tap. He wants to put tap back into the contemporary black context. In June of 2012, Glover appeared on the Eric Andre show and rejuvenated America's passion for tap dancing. Savion states his style is young and funk. When asked to describe what funk is, he says it is the bass line. Funk is anything that gets one's head on beat. It is riding with the rhythm. It is a pulse that keeps one rolling with the beat.

Shattered Globe Theatre continues its 2012/13 Season with the dark comedy HAPPY NOW? by Lucinda Coxon, directed by Artistic Director Roger Smart, playing January 24 - March 2, 2013 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The production features Shattered Globe Ensemble Members Steve Peebles, Linda Reiter, Drew Schad and Ben Werling and SGT Associate Artist Christina Gorman with Cortney McKenna and Karack Osborn. Tickets for HAPPY NOW? are available at www.shatteredglobe.org. The press performance is Sunday, January 27 at 3 pm.

France Joli makes her Off-Broadway Debut in Anthony J. Wilkinson's "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" on January 19th at St. Luke's Theatre for One Night Only! It's sure to be one of the most amazing and exciting nights for Anthony Pinnunziato and his Big Gay Italian Family and Friends!

Museum of the Moving Image will present the U.S. premiere of video and performance artist Peter Burr's Special Effect, a live television show from the future inspired by Andrei Tarkovsky's 1971 film Stalker. The performance features screenings of 20 short animations from underground video label Cartune Xprez, original music from Lucky Dragons and Seabat, and live performances by Burr involving laser beams, green screens, and a hacked Kinect camera.

Vocalist extraordinaire Paul D'Adamo is no stranger to the world of Phil Collins and Genesis. His debut CD 'Tell Me Something' not only showcases a mixture of original compositions and re-done, lesser known classics by Phil Collins and Genesis, but also features essentially the core of Phil Collins's touring band: Brad Cole, Leland Sklar, Daryl Stuermer, Chester Thompson, Luis Conte, Arnold McCuller, Amy Keys, Lynne Fiddmont, and renowned jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright (who also worked with the Phil Collins Big Band). Of course, many members of Phil's touring band are active session players, and there have been projects where a couple of them have played together, but 'Tell Me Something' represents the first time almost all of Phil Collins's entire ensemble of musicians have come together on a project...without Phil Collins!

Kick off 2013 in style, with a brand-new musical revue featuring the songs of Bay Area composer Ron Lytle.

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a $174,000 three-year playwright residency grant to Kansas City Repertory Theatre for Nathan Louis Jackson to join the Rep's artistic staff. The award is one of 14 Mellon residency grants made in December 2012. Jackson, an award-winning playwright and a native of Kansas City, Kansas, will begin his residency in July 2013.

Under General Director Speight Jenkins' 30 years of leadership, Seattle Opera has become known as "America's Bayreuth," drawing worldwide audiences to its acclaimed productions of all of Richard Wagner's major works, especially to the company's signature work, Wagner's ambitious four-opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen. To date, opera-goers from 22 countries and all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia) have purchased tickets for Seattle Opera's 2013 Ring.

After eighty-six years, the Grand Theatre - home of The Road Company Theater Group, Inc. since 1976 - fell silent on May 14, 2010 when its roof collapsed, destroying the entire venue. This was a devastating tragedy for theater-goers throughout the Delaware Valley and it hit Southern New Jersey with significant impact. Now, after over two-and-a-half years of tireless hard work, fundraising, advocating, and numerous meetings with architects and contractors, the Grand has been rebuilt. A Grand Gala on February 16 will mark its official reopening. The event is being held in conjunction with the 2013 season opening production Hairspray, running February 14 - March 2. The Grand Theatre is located at 405 S. Main Street, Williamstown, NJ. For tickets and information, visit www.roadcompany.com or call 856-728-2120.

The Howard County Arts Council is now accepting attendee registration for its annual Cultural Arts Showcase, presented in partnership with the Recreation & Leisure Services Branch (RALS) of the Maryland Recreation & Parks Association. The event will be held at Howard County Center for the Arts at 8510 High Ridge Road in Ellicott City on March 1, 2013.

The Playwrights Realm www.playwrightsrealm.org, under the leadership of Artistic Director Katherine Kovner and Producing Director Renee Blinkwolt, will present the Next Edition Festival, a free first look at five plays from its previously produced playwrights January 22 through 24 at Ars Nova Loft, 511 West 54th Street.

Columbus Children's Theatre will present The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,a play with music adapted by John Glore from the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, February 7-24, 2013 at the Park Street Theatre located at 512 North Park Street. This production will be directed by Ryan Scarlata and is recommended for ages 4 and older.

Newington Mainstage will present the East Coast premiere of "The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns" - the highly anticipated sequel to last year's sold-out smash! Join us at the Springfield High School graduation where we reunite with the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves (and take a peek into their futures!) we are treated to the girls performing classic '50s and '60s songs such as "River Deep, Mountain High," "Dedicated To The One I Love," "Rockin' Robin" and over 20 other classic hits!

On January 18th Tides Theatre Company will open their new home with a bold interpretation of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes. Director Jennifer Welch takes a modern eye to the Hubbard Family and their insatiable hunger for wealth and dominance.

Fountain Gallery, representing artists with mental illness, today announced the upcoming exhibition Collaged Realities: Photography and Mixed Media, which will open with a Reception on January 10, 2013, 6-8pm and continue through March 6. This 30-work exhibition highlights over 15 collages by Peter Wooster, the esteemed designer of gardens, homes and public spaces. In 2006 he suffered a debilitating stroke that eventually led him to another form of communication: photo collage. Wooster is a Fountain Gallery Visiting Artist, who was selected by guest curator Patterson Sims to be shown along with three Fountain Gallery artists who employ collage and assemblage: Azure Bourne, Martin Cohen and Julio Mendoza. Fountain Gallery is located at 702 Ninth Avenue at 48th Street. Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-7pm; Sunday, 1pm-5pm.

On Monday, January 14th at 9:30 three Wicked alumni will present Glitter and Be Green, an intimate cabaret at the Laurie Beechman Theater. The evening, starring Stefanie Brown, Lesley McKinnell, and Stephanie Torns, will feature plenty of trios, medleys and mash-ups, including many Stephen Schwartz tunes, musical theater classics, Disney favorites, and fun pop tunes.