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There's a couple of new kids on the barrio block and they're coming in like gangbusters! Clef Stage, a new music and dance school headed by Zeitlin Perez and Daniella Silverio opens its doors in the home of the Barrio Zone (Zon del Barrio) Saturday, November 17th at 3pm in the heart of Spanish Harlem - 1355 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10029 in a musical marriage of education, talent, and showcases!

Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, is excited to announce a special live performance by the legendary rock band Chicago at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on November 19, 2012. When Chicago played the MOC Benefit Concert last year the response was so great that the band volunteered to do it again this year.

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre presents its 37th annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Gregory A. Falls. This year, A Christmas Carol is directed by John Langs, who was recently named ACT's new Associate Artistic Director. Stage veterans and Seattle favorites R. Hamilton Wright (Recent winner of The Gregory Falls Award, for lifetime achievement; returns for his 4th run as Scrooge) and Jeff Steitzer (has performed Scrooge thrice at ACT; Broadway credits: Inherit The Wind; Mary Poppins; also, Voice of God Multiplayer Announcer for all HALO video games) alternating in the role Ebenezer Scrooge. In 2012, Charles Dickens is celebrated for his 200th year.

Amanda Palmer will launch her new video for 'Do it With a Rockstar', the third video from her new album, Theatre is Evil. The video -- a sprawling parody of rock star life reminiscent of the Beastie Boys 'Fight For Your Right to Party' -- premieres today on The Flaming Lips' website.

An urban chanteuse by birth, Amel Larrieux grew up in a West Village 'artists building' in New York City, her parents exposing her early to a community of artists and artistic experiences that would mold her eclectic sensibilities. At the age of 18, sure that she wanted to express herself musically, Amel wrote and demoed a song, which led to her pairing with Bryce Wilson to form the duo Groove Theory. As lead vocalist and co¬?writer for the group, she enjoyed success with 'Tell Me,' which broke the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top five on the R&B charts before being certified gold in October 1995.

On Veterans Day (Sunday, November 11) and the following day (Monday, November 12), active and retired members of any branch of the U.S. armed forces will be admitted free of charge, along with one guest each, to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters museum and gardens upon presentation of their military identification. November 12 is a Met Holiday Monday, when the Metropolitan's main building and The Cloisters-which have historically been closed on Mondays-will both be open to the public. Regular admission policies will apply to all other visitors.

Following the success of their season opener, a remount of the critically acclaimed production The War of the Worlds, Art of Time Ensemble curates another unique musical experience just in time for the holidays, bringing a 25-piece big band to life. The Big Band Show runs from November 30 to December 1.

This fall, road warriors Davy and Peter Rothbart are hurtling your way on FOUND Magazine's 10th Anniversary Tour! For a decade, the FOUND team has collected and published anything that gives a glimpse into someone else's life -- love letters, birthday cards, to-do lists, poetry on napkins, anything goes! Heartwarming, hilarious, and outrageous submissions pour in each month from readers around the world. Now the Rothbarts are hopping back in the tour van for an exciting cross-country romp through 37 states and 79 cities.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, the Houston Symphony will recreate the popular film series' memorable musical moments in concerts on November 23, 24 and 25. Houston Symphony Principal Pops Conductor Mike Krajewski will lead the orchestra and Tony Award-winning vocalist Debbie Gravitte, who will sing popular songs such as "Goldfinger," "Diamonds Are Forever," "The World Is Not Enough" and Adele's newest hit, 'Skyfall,' the title song for the eponymous 23rd film in the Bond franchise, which opens tomorrow.

New York Theatre Barn will present new work by Chicago starlit writers Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair, and fresh voice Alexander Sage Oyen at a special installment of its new works platform NYTB in the D-Lounge on November 12 as a benefit for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery, NYTB Benefits Sandy.

This holiday season, audiences of all ages will enjoy the uplifting story of the Tony Award nominated hit musical IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS. Presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre, IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage reinvention of the beloved classic film, will play the Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Sq., Marietta) Dec. 7 - 23.

The Actors Chapelis has announced that the world renowned vocalist Linda Eder will join the star-studded musical extravaganza, The Voices United Choral Festival on Monday, November 12 at 7:30pm at NY's legendary Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway).

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) and Under The Radar Festival Director Mark Russell announced the line-up today for the ninth annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL, January 9-20, 2013, at the newly revitalized Public Theater at Astor Place. A popular and highly-anticipated program of The Public Theater's winter season, the 2013 UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL will include artists from seven countries, including Iran, Belarus, the Netherlands, China, Japan, and Australia, and the return of UTR favorites like Back to Back Theatre, Pig Iron Theatre Company, Belarus Free Theatre, Lemon Andersen, and Nature Theater of Oklahoma.

The Shaw Festival's Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from Queen's University for her landmark achievements in Canadian theatre, theatre arts and her promotion of new visions of Canada on the world stage. The degree will be conferred during the fall convocation ceremonies on November 20 at 10 a.m. in Grant Hall (43 University Avenue), one of the oldest buildings on the Queen's University campus. In addition to leading several on-campus workshops, Ms. Maxwell will also give the convocation address after receiving her honorary degree.

Aurora Theatre's Funny Fridays -- club comedy performances on the square in downtown Lawrenceville--offers an expanded schedule this season with the introduction of Funny Fridays: Saturday Edition. This November Aurora welcomes an all-female roster of comediennes with hilarious headliner Karen Mills. November 16-17 at 7:15 PM & 9:15 PM will be a great weekend of comedy featuring three ladies who are downright funny.

The Utah Shakespeare Festival has taken action to help families in need this holiday season. Throughout the 2012 fall season, southern Utah residents were able to participate in the ninth annual food drive. Thanks to the generosity of the surrounding community, the Festival was able to donate 6,751 pounds of food to the Iron County Care and Share facility, which is the largest amount of food ever donated by the Festival-about three and a half times more than last year.

Award winning actress and singer Linda Lavin has recently donated her personal art collection to Cameron Art Museum (3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington, North Carolina).

Remembrance Day was instituted in 1919 to observe the end of hostilities of the First World War, which ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Since then, the day recognizes all armed forces that died in the line of duty and honours all veterans who fought in all wars since.

Two-time Tony Award winner and Theater Hall of Fame inductee Ben Vereen will bring his one-man show -- a timeless and intimate journey through the Broadway songbook - to NJPAC's Victoria Theater on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 1 p.m.

John Krasno, a seasoned arts administrator with extensive business experience has been named the new Executive Director of Parsons Dance.