Ian Harvey

Excellent two hander , written and directed by Tanya M. Wheeler, made its world premiere at THE PUMPHOUSE THEATRE on Wednesday 22 March. Sounding very much like authentic conversation, it's a very moving and inspiring narrative about two women who find solace and support through a desire to move forward in their lives.

As one of America's most beloved foods,pasta deserves its own month of celebration! To honor National Pasta Month (October), BRAVO Cucina Italiana locations across the nation are offering two-course pasta combos for lunch ($14.99) and dinner ($16.99). The offer, which includes select hand-crafted, chef-inspired pasta dishes; along with a choice of soup or salad, is available Tuesday, Oct. 3Sunday, Oct. 29.

As summer slowly fades into autumn, BRAVO Cucina Italiana locations are marking the occasion with a delicious new menu. The restaurant is pleased to have recently introduced its new Happy Hour menu, featuring a selection of brand-new, chef-inspired Bar Bites and hand-crafted beverages; and on Tuesday, Sept. 19, BRAVO will unveil new, seasonal chef-inspired dishes on its fall menu.

What's not to love about lasagna, a delectable dish that has captivated palates for hundreds of years? On Wednesday, July 26, BRAVO Cucina Italiana locations across the nation will spread that love while honoring National Lasagna Day with 50 percent off their Mama's Lasagna Bolognese!

West Side Story, MPAC's fifth spring production, takes the stage on Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 4 for four performances. The production will feature a cast of over 40 young performers. Tickets are $20-25.

Perfect for parties of four to 50, BRAVO Cucina Italiana's new Catering To-Go menu is a spectacular option offering delectable cuisine, presenting only the freshest ingredients. Including Catering Pans, Family Bundles, Catering Bundles and Create Your Own Pasta Station options, the menu boasts fare certain to impress any small or large party.

Derived from the old Italian word riavvolgere ("to wrap"), ravioli wraps up delicious, hearty cuisine. To celebrate this timeless, delicious food, BRAVO Cucina Italiana is offering its guests to buy one, take one home for free, for select ravioli dishes on March 20, National Ravioli Day, while supplies last!

At BRAVO Cucina Italiana, there's no need to stop at only one course of delicious, high quality Italian cuisine! With BRAVO's "Two Is Better Than One" two-course combo, guests can enjoy mouthwatering Italian fare with new entrees and unique offerings, all at a great value.

On the heels of BRAVO! Cucina Italiana's widely acclaimed new foodie-focused menu debut, the restaurant is introducing its 2-Course Dinner Menu, offered Tuesday, Aug. 23 Friday,Sept. 30, 2016. Enticing guests with fun, Italian fare featuring premium ingredients woven into classic Italian favorites, the menu's new entres feature an entirely new taste of approachable Italian dining. Now, guests can enjoy five of these entres, reflecting BRAVO!'s new culinary-forward "attitude" with fresh, high-quality ingredients, in its 2-Course Dinner Menu.

With its layer upon layer of savory deliciousness, lasagna is one of the world's best-loved pastas. Now, there is no better time to enjoy delectable lasagna and commemorate what may very well be the oldest pasta on the planet. BRAVO! Cucina Italiana locations across the nation will celebrate National Lasagna Day on Thursday, July 28 with 50 percent off two special lasagna dishes.

The Artist of the Month campaign coincides with the [official] opening of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on January 12, 2014, at Broadway's Stephen Sondheim Theatre. (The show has been in previews since November 2013.)

Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos will return to the New York Philharmonic to lead Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 and Richard Strauss's Ein Heldenleben, featuring Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow in concertmaster solos, Thursday, December 12, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m.; and Saturday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m.

Beginning with the 2013-14 season, the New York Philharmonic's Insights Series - in which artists and experts will explore some of the season's themes and concerts - will now be free, and take place at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. This season's events will include discussions with Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow during his farewell season (TODAY, October 23); composer-conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and violinist Leila Josefowicz (October 28), who will discuss Mr. Salonen's Violin Concerto, written for Ms. Josefowicz (which they will perform with the Philharmonic in its New York Concert Premiere, October 30-November 5); Music Director Alan Gilbert and Executive Director Matthew VanBesien on the state of the Philharmonic (March 3, 2014); The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence Yefim Bronfman (May 20, 2014), who will talk about Beethoven's piano concertos (which he will perform during The Beethoven Piano Concertos: A Philharmonic Festival, June 11-28, 2014); and discussions relating to the NY PHIL BIENNIAL, the details of which will be announced at a later date. All Insights Series events begin at 7:30 p.m.

Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct the New York Philharmonic in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and the U.S. Premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's Frieze - written in response to Beethoven's Ninth and co-commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society, New York Philharmonic, and BBC Radio 3 - tonight, October 3, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, October 4 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. Part of the Royal Philharmonic Society's 2013 bicentennial, this program reflects the New York Philharmonic's historic link to the Ninth Symphony: the Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) commissioned the work in 1817, and the New York Philharmonic gave its U.S. Premiere in 1846, for which it commissioned the first English translation of 'Ode to Joy.'

Beginning with the 2013-14 season, the New York Philharmonic's Insights Series - in which artists and experts will explore some of the season's themes and concerts - will now be free, and take place at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. This season's events will include discussions with Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow during his farewell season (October 23); composer-conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and violinist Leila Josefowicz (October 28), who will discuss Mr. Salonen's Violin Concerto, written for Ms. Josefowicz (which they will perform with the Philharmonic in its New York Concert Premiere, October 30-November 5); Music Director Alan Gilbert and Executive Director Matthew VanBesien on the state of the Philharmonic (March 3, 2014); The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence Yefim Bronfman (May 20, 2014), who will talk about Beethoven's piano concertos (which he will perform during The Beethoven Piano Concertos: A Philharmonic Festival, June 11-28, 2014); and discussions relating to the NY PHIL BIENNIAL, the details of which will be announced at a later date.

Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct the New York Philharmonic in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and the U.S. Premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's Frieze - written in response to Beethoven's Ninth and co-commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society, New York Philharmonic, and BBC Radio 3 - on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, October 4 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. Part of the Royal Philharmonic Society's 2013 bicentennial, this program reflects the New York Philharmonic's historic link to the Ninth Symphony: the Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) commissioned the work in 1817, and the New York Philharmonic gave its U.S. Premiere in 1846, for which it commissioned the first English translation of "Ode to Joy."

Music legends and former YES members Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman will be playing a select number of engagements this coming Fall 2011.

James Levine: 40 Years at The Metropolitan Opera, an extraordinary insider's view of the legendary conductor's Met career, illustrated with vivid historic photographs, will be published by Amadeus Press, an imprint of Hal Leonard, on May 3, and available for $32 at the Met Opera Shop and national retailers.

Now celebrating its 230th anniversary, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected baritone Thomas Hampson as one of its new members. A center for independent policy research, the Academy is among the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies, and Hampson is one of 229 leaders in the arts, humanities, sciences, business, and public affairs to be awarded membership this year.