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Co-Op Theatre East and Project Girl Performance Collective debuts Ten Years Later, a cutting-edge, ensemble-devised play, created by youth between the ages of 9 and 23. The young cast explores what it means to come of age in a post-9/11 society, living in the shadow of Twin Towers that most of them have never seen. 'My first view of the Manhattan skyline was without the towers,' said cast member Emily Rupp. 'When I first saw it, I tried to imagine what it could have looked like. It was like putting together a puzzle.' These youth grew-up in a world where terrorism, fundamentalism, orange alerts, airport security, subway sniffing dogs and tea party patriotism are the norm.

Bubbling up from the underground of the Los Angeles music scene with an indelible Nashville-influenced sound, indie roots duo honeyhoney have announced that veteran label Lost Highway will release their new full-length album, Billy Jack. Produced primarily by Raymond Richards (Local Natives) and set to drop October 24th on honeyhoney Records/Lost Highway through Fontana Distribution, Billy Jack finds twenty-something musicians Suzanne Santo and Ben Jaffe threading sweet melodies with big acoustic guitar sounds, percussive banjos and countrified fiddles.

The Bower Group announces its original production 'This Is For You,' performing at the New York Theater Workshop's 4th Street Theater (83 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003) on August 29th-September 3rd.

In a blockbuster night of boxing, undefeated six-time World Champion Floyd 'Money' Mayweather will face-off against current WBC Welterweight World Champion 'Vicious' Victor Ortiz in the big screen event, Star Power: Mayweather vs. Ortiz Fight Live on Saturday, September 17 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern / 6:00 p.m. Pacific.

Offering an evening of surprises that will delight the audience, Master Director Lee Breuer and members of his Mabou Mines troupe will stage scenes from The Glass Menagerie in ways never seen before as part of the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival centennial celebration of America's great playwright.

Co-Op Theatre East and Project Girl Performance Collective debuts Ten Years Later, a cutting-edge, ensemble-devised play, created by youth between the ages of 9 and 23. The young cast explores what it means to come of age in a post-9/11 society, living in the shadow of Twin Towers that most of them have never seen. 'My first view of the Manhattan skyline was without the towers,' said cast member Emily Rupp. 'When I first saw it, I tried to imagine what it could have looked like. It was like putting together a puzzle.' These youth grew-up in a world where terrorism, fundamentalism, orange alerts, airport security, subway sniffing dogs and tea party patriotism are the norm.

The Cute Lepers are 100% proof that '77 punk rock/powerpop in the vein of Generation X, Buzzcocks, and The Boys is timeless in both sound and spirit.

Sugo Music Group has announced the signing of Nancy LaMott and the release of her two new collections: The Best of Nancy LaMott, Vol. 1, American Popular Standards' and The Best of Nancy LaMott, Vol. 2, Great American Songbook'.

In a special 'Dateline,' airing on Monday, August 29 at 10pm ET/9pm Central, Hoda Kotb interviews Grammy award winner Miranda Lambert. A two-part interview that includes Blake Shelton, star of NBC's 'The Voice,' Kotb dishes with Lambert from the Cannery Ballroom in Nashville, TN about life on the road, falling in love with Shelton and her new band.

Dusty, the small-town crop-duster from DisneyToon Studios' upcoming feature 'Planes,' has found his voice: Emmy Award-winning actor Jon Cryer. 'Planes,' an all-new, CG-animated comedy action adventure, will be released on Blu-rayTM and DVD in Spring 2013.

The hit series is back in September with three more stars of Broadway. Created by Joseph Macchia this monthly series features some of the most talented Broadway performers as well as some future Broadway stars. On September 12th at 7:00 PM the series returns to the beautiful Metropolitan Room. Doors open at 6:30 PM Showtime is 7:00 PM. There is a $20 Cover Charge and 2 Beverage Minimum. To make reservations call 212-206-0440.

The Serge Gainsbourg Tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl brings to life the provocative music of the late superstar Serge Gainsbourg on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center Board of Trustees and the Honorable Thomas M. Roach, Mayor of White Plains, announce that the annual Season Opening Celebration will be held at the theatre on Tuesday, September 27. The Chair of the evening's event is Councilman John M. Martin, Esq., Vice President and General Counsel of All New York Title Agency, Inc.

Exhibit A Gallery founder / artist Richard Villa III and legendary skateboarder Tony Alva announced today the Obey Your Master art exhibit. Obey Your Master will feature a collection of artists from the worlds of Art, Fashion, Film, Music and Skateboarding coming together to pay tribute to Metallica.

Fans of Red Hot Chili Peppers will be able to get their first listen to the multi-platinum rock band's upcoming album I'm With You today via a series of live streams broadcast from listening events around the world, and a free full-album stream on iTunes.

This summer's unique theatrical event, the American premiere of Mr. Bengt's Wife, by Sweden's most famous playwright, August Strindberg, will have a staged reading at the Railroad Playhouse in Newburgh, NY on Saturday, August 27th, 2011 at 2: 00 p.m.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OF OZ, with new songs written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is now playing at The London Palladium. Joining Danielle Hope (BBC TV's Over the Rainbow winner) in the cast are Michael Crawford (Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz), Edward Baker-Duly (Hickory/Tin Man), David Ganly (Zeke/Cowardly Lion), Paul Keating (Hunk/Scarecrow), Emily Tierney (Glinda), and Hannah Waddingham (Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West) will be joined by: Sophie Evans (Alternate Dorothy), Stephen Scott (Uncle Henry/Ensemble, first cover Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz), and Helen Walsh (Aunt Em/Munchkin Barrister/Ensemble).

Weekend movie box office estimates: August 19-21, 2011.

Jessica Kirson's unique style and captivating stage presence captures the attention of audiences everywhere she performs. Her wide variety of characters brings a diverse energy to her routine. Once you have seen her amazing talent, it is easy to understand why she was selected to perform at the Hamptons, Toyota, Marshall's Women in Comedy, Comedy Central's South Beach and HBO's Las Vegas comedy festivals. Jessica performed at The Stockholm Comedy Festival in the fall of 2009 and her character voices can be heard on Nickelodeon's Bubbleguppies.

The Bakehouse Theatre will present THAT FACE from 23 Sep 2011 - 8 Oct 2011.