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Known for paintings with deeply resonant colors and an understated yet assured use of line and space, Kate Shepherd presents new paintings and sculptures that convey a distinct sense of unease, ruin, and disarray largely unseen in her previous work. In And Debris, Shepherd takes the structures and rational forms that have been her hallmark and upends them, collapsing and reworking them to expose their tenuous nature and the anxiety in the everyday. And Debris opens to the public at Galerie Lelong on Thursday, March 24 from 6 to 8 pm. The artist will be present.

Save The Day Productions signature series, Super Heroes Who Are Super!, presented every Second Saturday by Plays & Players, delivers word-for-word staged readings of comic books that at once celebrate and parody the soap operatic qualities of classic comics. Each performance runs approximately one hour and features one or two comic books brought to life with the best in low budget costumes and special effects, witty word play and absurd physical hijinks alike.

Tony and Academy Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones was awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire from Prince Charles on February 24. The Associated Press has released video footage of her speaking to the press afterwards.

Broadway actress Karen Olivo will appear on an upcoming episode of CBS' 'Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.' Olivo's episode will air on March 2.

In a Special Edition of '20/20' to air Tuesday, March 1st, Charlie Sheen talks to ABC News' Andrea Canning. A preview of the interview will air on 'Good Morning America' and across all ABC News platforms on Monday and Tuesday.

Oprah Winfrey announced not one but two winners of her primetime series 'Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search For The Next TV Star,' last night on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. In a surprise twist, both finalists, Zach Anner and Kristina Kuzmic-Crocco were awarded their own shows on OWN.

The Independent Spirit Awards were held on Saturday in Santa Monica, California, where stage vet Natalie Portman won the title of Best Actress for her work in 'Black Swan.' The film was also named Best Picture and earned an award for best director, Darren Aronofksy.

Nu Jazz Entertainment--a long time producer of high quality audio and video content in the genre of jazz--announced the January 2011 release of the critically acclaimed album, Ellis Marsalis: An Open Letter To Thelonious, from the NEA 2011 Jazz Master , as the first traditional Jazz release in the new iTunes 'LP' format on iTunes, with bonus audio, bonus high-definition videos, bonus photos, bonus liner notes and bonus literary content.

The Tony Award Winning GOD OF CARNAGE by Yasmina Reza will kick off the Seattle Repertory Theatre's 2010-2011 season which they recently announced.

ARCADIA which begins previews tonight at 8 PM at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) announces its general rush and student rush policies. Both policies are detailed below:

Book by Delia Ephron, John Forster and Judith Kahan

The Baltimore Playwrights Festival (www.baltplayfest.com) announces our seventh public reading 'Marathon' of the 30th season on 12 March at the Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. plays to be read are: Veteran's Day, by Judith Glass Collins, followed by inconstancy, by Bob Barr, at 1:00 p.m., and Familiar Strangers, by Margy Kahn at 3:00 p.m. After each reading there will be a discussion of the script with the playwright, director and actors. The event is free, and the general public is encouraged to attend.

The Directors Lab West Steering Committee has announced the dates for its 12th annual event. The 2011 Lab will take place June 11 - 18 in residence at The Pasadena Playhouse. This year's dates coincide with several other events bringing national attention to the L.A. theatre scene, including the Theatre Communications Group (TCG) annual conference. This will be an exciting time to explore current issues and perspectives in both the local and national theatre communities.

GLEE star Matthew Morrison visited 'The Late Show with David Letterman' and revealed how Dave helped launch his showbiz career with the fake boy band, 'Fresh Step.'

According to the New York Times, another delay in the opening of SPIDER-MAN: TURN OF THE DARK may be imminent. A sixth postponement is being considered by the producers of the $65 million musical.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and legendary Broadway star Betty Buckley, currently co-starring in the Dallas Theatre Center's production of Arsenic and Old Lace, present three benefit concerts featuring her recent Song Interpretation Workshop participants. The concerts are set for March 28, 30 and 31 at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth at 7:30pm.

Michael Güttler wird anstelle des erkrankten Jeffrey Tate die Vorstellungen von 'Ariadne auf Naxos' am 7., 9. und 12. März an der Wiener Staatsoper dirigieren.

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center is proud to present two of Japan's most critically acclaimed taiko soloists and former members of Kodo, Hiroyuki Hayashida and Shuichi Hidano, joined by Jun Takada, to make up a Super Taiko trio. The Taiko Center of LA Ensemble under the direction of Rev. Tom Kurai will open for this high-octane performance on the iconic JACCC Plaza, Saturday, March 5, 2011.

Tony Goldwyn has joined the cast Shonda Rhimes' ABC pilot, 'Damage Control,' according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The New South Wales Minister for Tourism hosts the World Premiere of a new musical, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO starring Anthony Warlow. One of the most breathtaking love stories ever told, this exciting new production is directed by Broadway's Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Tommy), with music composed by Lucy Simon (The Secret Garden), lyrics by Michael Korie and Amy Powers and book by Michael Weller. Produced by John Frost and Anita Waxman, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO plays an exclusive eight week engagement at the Lyric Theatre, Star City before an Australian tour.