The word 'dysfunctional' is barely adequate to describe the Dockerty family, who live in the working class Sydney suburb of Redfern in the 1950s, the subject of This Old Man Comes Rolling Home.
Nationwide: Talented poet Joy Elan announced today the publication of her second book of poetry 'SILENCE IS NOT ALWAYS GOLDEN: A Poetic Revolution.' Her new offering is quite a departure from its more genteel predecessor, 'SIGNS OF LIFE: Past, Present, and Future,' which told stories of the normal, yet complicated daily lives of a lover, student, worker, mother, and other recognizable identities. 'SILENCE IS NOT ALWAYS GOLDEN' is poetic anthology that defies the norm, boasting a harder, more aggressive edge. Elan pulls no punches as she tells her truth in a manner in which she believes her audience needs to read and hear.
Lovebirds will be atwitter to learn that the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach recently welcomed back its highly-popular complimentary, beachfront vow-renewal ceremony.
It came without warning. While relaxing at home one day, Paul Sybert suffered a 'stroke' that left his arm and leg numb and severely impaired his ability to walk. The ischemic stroke, caused by a clot in his brain that cut off the blood flow to his brain cells, led to an emergency room visit, a lengthy hospital stay, and months of arduous rehabilitation. Through it all, Sybert never gave up hope for a complete recovery. In his new book, 'I Know How Hard You Work: A Journey Through Stroke Recovery' (published by iUniverse), Sybert now shares his inspiring journey from a debilitating stroke to his remarkable return to health.
The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) is an acclaimed non-profit organization “committed to establishing and legitimizing Tap Dance as a vital component of American Dance through creation, presentation, education, and preservation. Charles “Honi” Coles, Brenda Bufalino, and Tony Waag founded ATDF in 1986, and today, just 17 years young, the foundation organizes tap festivals, ensembles, concert performances, national tours, scholarships, awards ceremonies, and archives – in addition to their classes, workshops, and “tap talks” at the American Tap Dance Center.
Things are jolly as can be in the Fellowship Hall of the Umatilla Second Christian Church (a.k.a. the Stauss Studio Theater at Northern Kentucky University) where CHURCH GIRLS: UMATILLA, U.S.A. is back and better than ever through July 28.
CHEVY CHASE, Md., July 16, 2013 - Prior to the end of this year, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. will open the doors to six new luxury hotels in its growing global portfolio. Spectacular properties in Chengdu and Tianjin will bring the luxury brand's number of hotels in China to ten; the opulent Ritz-Carlton hotels in Almaty, Herzliya and Bangalore will mark the brand's entry into Israel, Kazakhstan and India; and the barefoot luxury experience in Aruba will be another milestone in quality design execution.
Tony Burroughs recently appeared on On Purpose Radio, which is hosted by Susyn Reeve, author of the Viva Editions Book The Inspired Life. Both Susyn Reeve and Tony Burroughs work to spread their messages of improving life through inspiration and positive thinking. He spoke about the power of intention-setting and gave such gems of wisdom as 'Envision only positive outcomes.'
J. R. Gregg's book, 'Surviving Custer: A Novel' (published by iUniverse), stems from his lifelong fascination with the American frontier.
As a contemporary South African play, THE THINGS YOU LEFT BEHIND could have a great deal to offer to a wide cross-section of audiences. Potgieter's writing elevates the rather mundane affair of a break-up by allowing it to be a vehicle that offers insight into contemporary life, class and culture.
Totem Pole veteran Carl Schurr directs a cast of Broadway and Totem Pole veterans in the classic feel-good play spoofing early Broadway musicals
Brad Pitt, who co-starred in three films with the late James Gandolfini, including 1993's True Romance, 2001's The Mexican and last year's Killing Them Softly, commented on the tragic death of the actor today.
As schools close for summer schedule, Yosemite Pines RV Resort and Family Lodging, just 22 miles from the west entrance of Yosemite National Park, offers lodging in Cabins and Yurts plus RV and tent sites for an unusual and adventurous vacation.
HBO has just released a statement: We're all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of our family.
Ehrenkranz Artistic Director Jane Moss today announced the roster for Lincoln Center's fourth multidisciplinary White Light Festival, October 24 through November 23, 2013. The Festival's focus is music's capacity to illuminate the many dimensions of our interior lives, with a particular emphasis this year on the power of the voice. Spanning numerous musical traditions, genres, and disciplines, the Festival will offer 23 performances, films, and events featuring seven premieres and debuts by artists and companies from more than a dozen countries, including France, India, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, the U.K., Mali, Estonia, Italy, Austria, Canada and the U.S. New to this edition of the Festival is White Light on Film, film screenings followed by discussions with their directors. Other Festival components include: a panel discussion focused on the subject of time, pre- and post-performance artist discussions, and the popular post-performance White Light Lounges.
Once upon a time, a director told a group of young students of the theater to, "keep it simple, stupid." I know it happened cause I was there. This idiea of simplicity is not new or confined to theatrical productions, of course. In many facets of our life, simplicity is the way to go. Sticking to theater, though, Counter-Productions Theatre Company's current production of Speed-The-Plow is another good example of why simple is better.
Stark Naked Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare's MACBETH has been on everybody's lips for weeks, even months, now. As soon as the show was announced a gentle hum of excitement began, and turned into a blistering roar by last night's opening night performance. Co-Executive Directors Philip Lehl and Kim Tobin set the bar high for intimate, independent theatre and consistently surpass audiences' expectations with their astounding productions. Their MACBETH is no different as it splendidly thrilled and delighted last night's eager audience with ease.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Subway Cinema in association with Japan Society announce the full schedule today for the 2013 New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) which will screen June 28 - July 15. The popular film festival will showcase over 60 feature films with filmmakers and celebrity guests travelling from Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan to attend the festival. Also announced were special focuses for this year's edition of NYAFF including a celebration of the career of Korean star Ryoo Seung-Beom and new works from the Philippines (joining the previously announced focuses on Hong Kong cinema, Taiwan pulp and a salute to Well Go USA).
This imaginative and beautiful world is seen through the eyes of a young girl and her beloved bear as she experiences the magical moments of what we all experience in our minds and our hearts when we sleep. My daughters were front and center, and completely mesmerized through this moving entire non-verbal show.
Lifetime will premiere its Original Movie RING OF FIRE, starring four-time Grammy(R) Award-nominee Jewel as legendary country artist June Carter Cash, tonight, May 27, 2013, at 8 pm ET/PT.
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