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Seattle Center Festal: Iranian Festival underscores a history of 'unity in diversity' through performances, poetry and authentic cuisine, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, in Seattle Center Armory. Music and dance, Rumi poetry and face painting provide a glimpse into this culturally opulent and expressive culture.

Sony Movie Channel (SMC) puts the spotlight on five Oscar winners and nominees this month, in the 'Sundays in HD' block, every weekend at 7 p.m. ET.

'Why can't I just be small Austin and have small clothes, small teeth and live with my mom and dad forever?' -'I Am Not Selling My Tooth!' Mom Entrepreneurs, Kelli Nielsen and Kelly Hawkins of Kelli and Kelly Books for Kids, will be on hand to celebrate Children's Dental Health Month with two Children's Museums in the Seattle area Fri. Feb. 20 with readings and signings of their newest book, 'I Am Not Selling My Tooth!' They will be at the Children's Museum of Skagit County in Burlington, Wash. from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and Imagine Children's Museum in Everett, Wash. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cate Anderson, Executive Director of the Children's Museum of Skagit County (CMSC), said the museum is 'excited' to host Kelli and Kelly because 'not only does the book tie in perfectly with our theme, but it really speaks to how many children feel about letting go of their teeth...and their childhood.' The museum will also offer free dental screenings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and a 'Dental Office' exhibit featuring a real dental chair, and review x-rays that Anderson hopes will 'make future visits to the dentists more successful' as children's comfort level increases. 'I Am Not Selling My Tooth!' has garnered unanimous stellar reviews. San Diego Children's Librarian Leslie Bolinger called it 'playful and highly original.' The Midwest Book Review noted that the story supports 'a child's need to have some self-leadership in coping with life changes.' Nielsen and Hawkins were inspired by their own children's resistance to 'selling' their teeth to a tooth fairy. 'They all still have bags of their baby teeth.' Nielsen said. She dedicated her book to her 'wonderful' son Austin: 'Thank you for giving me the words.' Hawkins credits her two daughters with giving her 'inspiration every day.' In addition to book launch appearances, she will be conducting art workshops at the Young Authors Conference at Skagit Valley College March 23 through 27. Kelli and Kelly will be guests on Seattle's New Day Northwest (11 a.m. KING Channel 5 and 2 p.m. KONG) to talk about 'I Am Not Selling My Tooth!' Their March reading/signings will include a return engagement at the Children's Museum of Skagit County March 7 (11 a.m.), and the Everett artistan co-op gallery, SugarShak by the Sea, March 22 (5 p.m.). Kelli and Kelly are Skagit County natives and longtime friends whose 'You Will Always Be My Son' sold over 1000 copies. Niesen said, 'We are two moms with an inspiring dream to bring quality children's books to market. Event Locations: Children's Museum of Skagit County 550 Cascade Mall Drive Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 757-8888 www.skagitchildrensmuseum.net/ Adults $5.25 Imagine Children's Museum 1502 Wall Street, Everett, WA 98201 (425) 258-1006 www. imaginecm.org/ Under 12 FREE $9.80 SugarShak by the Sea (Artisan Coop Gallery) 3710 W Mukilteo Blvd Everett, WA 98203 (425) 322-6564 www.sugarshakpottery.com Author Contact | kelliandkellybooksforkids@gmail.com Facebook | Kelli and Kelly Books for Kids Facebook | I Am Not Selling My Tooth Book Publicity by Marlan | bookpublicitybymarlan.blogspot.com PR Contact | memoircity at gmail Title: I Am Not Selling My Tooth! Author: Kelli Nielsen Illustrator: Kelly Hawkins Publisher: Kelli and Kelly Books for Kids Pub. Date: 11/23/14 Genre: Children's Picture Book (Ages 2-8) ISBN: 978-1503366077 Website: www.kelliandkellybooks.com Available at Amazon in Paperback (40 pgs) and Kindle

TNT is celebrating Supernatural fandom this month with Supernatural Superfan Wednesdays, seven-hour, themed marathons of episodes airing from 1-8 p.m. (ET/PT) every Wednesday in February. In addition, TNT will set aside President's Day for a 11 hours of fan favorites, as well as episodes featuring meta storylines. The Supernatural Super-Meta Marathon is set to air from noon to 11 p.m. (ET/PT) on Monday, Feb. 16.

Riccardo Muti, Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, returns in January 2015 for several weeks of concerts with the CSO at both Symphony Center and Carnegie Hall. Muti's winter residency begins with performances in Chicago—on January 15, 16 and 17—of Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring pianist Yefim Bronfman. The program closes with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1 (Winter Daydreams), part of the complete cycle of Tchaikovsky symphonies that Muti leads in the current season.

Flat Rock Playhouse presents The Music of James Bond from September 11- 21 at The Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage. Popular songs like 'Goldfinger,' 'Diamonds are Forever,' 'Skyfall,' and countless others will be featured in a night dedicated to the world's favorite spy.

What would happen if, at the end of Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet woke up to discover they were stuck in their own Personal Hell, listening to Tony from West Side Story sing 'Maria' for eternity? And in order to escape, they'd need to suffer through a production of their life story performed by the other inhabitants of Hell - Shakespeare's dead characters. Matt Ritchey explores the story line in his new play Romeo and Juliet in Hell, featured at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival.

All month long BWW has been showcasing some of Toronto's hottest cabaret stars as they usher in the hoilday season with festive cabarets. We're thrilled to bring the final installment in our cabaret interviews, a feature with Sharron Matthews and George Masswohl who are presenting their 'Super Fun Christmas Sing-A-Long' tomorrow night at Buddies in Bad Times. The duo tell us why they love cabaret and why they love performing together.

The National Constitution Center today marked the opening of the groundbreaking, new exhibition Fighting for Democracy: Who is the 'We' in 'We the People'? with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring World War II veteran Domingo Los Baños, the only living individual of the seven featured in the exhibition.

Paying homage to ordinary Americans with extraordinary legacies, the National Constitution Center has created a groundbreaking visitor experience that combines a must-see, multimedia exhibition from the Japanese American National Museum with an original, world premiere theatrical production.

BET Networks honors the legacy of the civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr., with a special day of programming on BET and CENTRIC in celebration of the unveiling of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, August 28.