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Lori McKenna will perform with her band as part of the 2012 Rock and Blues Cruise Season Finale on Sunday afternoon, August 26. The cruise, presented by Club Passim, will also feature an opening guest set from rising singer-songwriter Liz Longley. The Rock and Blues Concert Cruise boards at 2:00pm and sails at 3:00pm on the Provincetown II out of the World Trade Center Pier, operated by Bay State Cruise Company, and provides one of the most unique concert experiences anywhere on the Boston Harbor. Tickets are available at www.rockandbluescruise.com.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC), a 410-seat professional regional theatre located on the third level of City Center in downtown White Plains; has announced it's 10th Anniversary season consisting of three MAINSTAGE Equity productions and two SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTIONS with all performances held at the White Plains venue.

New York-based choreographer and performer, Monica Bill Barnes has created 12 evening-length dance works, numerous site-specific events, and several cabaret numbers for her company. Monica Bill Barnes & Company is made up of powerful performers with the mission to celebrate individuality, humor, and the innate theatricality of everyday life. Beginning with an open rehearsal on Tuesday, September 11, Barnes will create a new work to be showcased at the Emory Dance Company Fall concert. Faculty member Anna Leo will rehearse and direct the work until performance in November.

Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) Producing Director Jed Bernstein has announced he will be leading a special Thursday matinee talkback series featuring a selection of cast members, to follow 4:00 p.m. performances of Barefoot in the Park on Thursdays, August 16th , August 23rd and August 30th. Ticket holders are invited to stay after the show to get behind the scenes scoop on the production and the re-opening the Playhouse, plus the latest news on upcoming fall events. For tickets and information visit bcptheater.org.

Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, boy band Blue and R&B singer Macy Gray are among the stars lending their support to BBC Children in Need 2012.

The House Theatre of Chicago launches its 11th Season with part one of a brand new trilogy from Artistic Director Nathan Allen and collaborator and Company Member Chris Mathews. The Iron Stag King: Part One begins performances August 31, 2012 at The Chopin Theatre (1543 W Division St.)

Today's matinee of MATILDA THE MUSICAL has been cancelled. The show's official Twitter reported that: 'Due to a power failure, the theatre is without electricity so today's matinee of Matilda The Musical is cancelled.'

The Warner Theatre has just announced three new shows that will go on sale to Warner Members Only on Tuesday, August 14.

MotorCity Casino Hotel will welcome comedian Arnez J to Sound Board on Thursday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m. The concert is presented by FM98 WJLB & Mix 92.3.

Longtime Las Vegan P Moss searches for the soul of a city built on vice in his new novel-in-stories VEGAS KNOCKOUT (CityLife Books, September 6, 2012, $14.95). In the follow-up to his popular 2010 book BLUE VEGAS, Moss explores the most existential questions of the neon oasis and its inherently dark, wild and uproarious nature.

'Natural Lacquer' paintings by renowned Chinese artist Wenzhi Zhang will be exhibited August 21 - October 4, 2012 at The Joy Wai Gallery (122 West 18th St.).

On Saturday, September 15 at 8pm, The Fab Faux will perform at the Warner Theatre.

The Actors' NET of Bucks County celebrates "A Revolutionary Weekend" in the Borough of Morrisville with an encore production of Joe Doyle's epic musical The Man Who Bought a Country, chronicling the life and times of Founding Father Robert Morris, for whom the borough was named.

Join Roderick P. Thompson, president and principal restorer at Santo Spirito Restoration in Brooklyn, NY, and an instructor in Appraisal Studies at NYU, as he uses objects in the collection of the Merchant's House Museum to illustrate proper care of antique furniture. You'll learn what to look for when purchasing antiques, how to prevent and repair damage, as well as cleaning and maintenance techniques that will keep your furniture in excellent condition for years to come.

The Guthrie Theater today announced a special In Conversation with Broadway producer Emanuel "Manny" Azenberg. The event will be held on Monday, August 27 at 7:30 p.m. on the Wurtele Thrust Stage at the Guthrie. Artistic Director Joe Dowling will lead the conversation that will be joined by actor Peter Michael Goetz, currently performing as Willie Clark in the Guthrie's production of Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys. Tickets for the event are $15 and are on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE, 612.225.6244 (Group Sales) and online at www.guthrietheater.org.

Classical Theatre Company (CTC) will host an exhibit spanning the month of September in the Alliance Art Gallery located in the Houston Arts Alliance. The exhibit will provide a snapshot of CTC's history, featuring photographs, costumes, designer renderings, and ground plans from our past seasons. The gallery opening and season kick off party is scheduled for Thursday September 6th 2012 at 6:30pm.

Kathryn Erbe ('Law & Order: Criminal Intent') will reprise her role as Alexandra Eames on the upcoming season of 'Law & Order: SVU.'

UglyRhino announces that additional performances have been added to their 3rd Annual Micro-Season at The Brooklyn Lyceum, September 6th, 7th, and 8th at 8pm. UglyRhino's 2012 micro-season places mainstage plays at the heart of a larger artistic celebration, providing a variety of events on any given evening. What results is a social experience you can't find in your traditional theater setting. The third annual micro-season will focus on music, surrounding the two entirely new musical plays developed by the UglyRhino team, with live bands, two free curated cocktails, and a DJ after party following Friday night performances.

Yesterday, August 13, Broadway at Birdland presented multi-Grammy and Tony-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn in his monthly concert series called "Frank & Friends." Joining Frank onstage were Constantine Maroulis (upcoming star of Jekyll & Hyde), Laura Osnes (Tony nominee/Bonnie & Clyde and upcoming Cinderella), Melissa van Der Schyff (Bonnie & Clyde) and Stark Sands (upcoming Kinky Boots).

Premiere Stages presents the New Jersey Premiere of Farragut North from September 6th through the 23rd in the Zella Fry Theatre at Kean University. Produced in collaboration with the Kean University Center for History, Politics and Policy and supported by the League of Women Voters, the production of playwright Beau Willimon's classic tale of hubris is set against a contemporary political landscape where no price is too high to attain power.