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THE BIGGEST LOSER a show known for its incredible weight loss makeovers, will reveal an exciting makeover of its own when the popular series returns on Monday, January 4

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and countless other pop and contemporary artists revered the late Dorothy Blau, a visionary Miami art dealer whose estate collection will be auctioned on March 30th. Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches will conduct the sale at their West Palm Beach gallery, with Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers. More than 325 lots will be auctioned, with additional consignments of fine art and antiques from South Florida and the Palm Beaches.

It's an action-packed January on NBC's “The Biggest Loser: Glory Days” with four, can't-miss special episodes leading up to the exciting live finale tonight, January 29 (8-10 p.m. ET), when one contestant will be crowned the season 16 winner.

NBC's “The Biggest Loser: Glory Days” comes to an exciting close on Thursday, January 29 (8-10 p.m. ET) as the season 16 winner is revealed and all 20 former athletes show off their incredible weight loss transformations. Together, the contestants have collectively lost over 2,100 pounds.

In THE FOREVER NOW, seventeen contemporary paintings stir up mixed feelings--and drum up big questions about the state of contemporary art.

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre kicks off its new season with an updated production of The Miser by Moliere, presented over three weeks (today, January 6-21) at the Grand Prospect Hall in Park Slope.

The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University is pleased to announce an important exhibition, Chuck Close: Face Forward – from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation, which will be on view January 17 through April 5, 2015. There will be a public opening reception on Saturday, January 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Collector Jordan Schnitzer will present a special lecture in the museum, discussing his long involvement with the artist's work, during the opening reception on Saturday, January 17, 6:30-7 p.m.

The final six players on “The Biggest Loser: Glory Days” leave the ranch behind and head to the enchanting island of Kauai in two special episodes airing Thursday, December 18 and Thursday, January 1 (8-9 p.m. ET) on NBC.

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre kicks off its new season with an updated production of The Miser by Moliere, presented over three weeks (January 6-21) at the Grand Prospect Hall in Park Slope.

Drawn to the excitement of the art scene in Miami, successful independent painting conservator Patrice Bertin has recently moved his studio here from New York City. Although he had established himself for many years as a successful independent painting conservator for the most prestigious art collections, the new energy of Miami reminds him of the emergence of New York's Soho years ago. The diversity of architecture from the charming older Spanish or Art Deco to the new innovative tall buildings, the more sublime lifestyle, lush tropical landscape and climate as well as the different cultures have all inspired and lured him to Miami.

It's a special week for the contestants when three NFL Super Bowl champs – Donald Driver and NFL Network analysts Michael Irvin and Willie McGinest -- put them through a vigorous NFL-style workout and fun football challenge

National Portrait Gallery presents its November and December Calendar of Events, Programs and Exhibitions. All events are held at the National Portrait Gallery, located at Eighth and F streets, N.W., Washington, D.C., and are free unless otherwise noted. For information, call (202) 633-1000 or visit npg.si.edu. The National Portrait Gallery is open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., except Dec. 25.

October will mark the 10-year anniversary month of NBC's popular series 'The Biggest Loser,' celebrating over 33,000 pounds lost in the first 15 seasons of the show. Including the season 16 contestants on the current edition, 'The Biggest Loser: GLORY Days' (airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC), the series has helped 310 contestants dramatically transform their health and their lives. The series moves to one-hour episodes starting October 2.

It's a 'Biggest Loser' style double-header this week as contestants compete in two challenges to gain weigh-in advantages. But it's the trainers who pay the price when they have to eat junk food every time their team answers a nutrition quiz incorrectly in the first challenge on 'The Biggest Loser: GLORY Days,' airing tonight, September 25 (8-10 p.m. ET).

It's a “Biggest Loser” style double-header this week as contestants compete in two challenges to gain weigh-in advantages. But it's the trainers who pay the price when they have to eat junk food every time their team answers a nutrition quiz incorrectly in the first challenge

NBC and Shine America's hit series “The Biggest Loser: Glory Days” returns for its 16th season Thursday, Sept. 11 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) and is joining forces with some of the nation's leading brands.

With two new trainers on board to help contestants shed pounds and reclaim their health, “The Biggest Loser” returns to NBC Thursday, Sept. 11 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) ready to change lives.

Ringo Starr, who is currently on tour with his All Starr Band, is also bringing his artwork to New York City. What started merely as a diversion to pass the time, has since developed into an iconic collection of artwork. This year Ringo has created a unique set of 'self portraits' that truly showcases his evolution as a visual artist. Today, June 19th, a collection of Starr's self-portraits will be unveiled at a VIP opening reception and exhibition at the Soho Contemporary Art Gallery, 259 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 (www.sohocontemporaryart.com)

Ringo Starr, who is currently on tour with his All Starr Band, is also bringing his artwork to New York City. What started merely as a diversion to pass the time, has since developed into an iconic collection of artwork. This year Ringo has created a unique set of 'self portraits' that truly showcases his evolution as a visual artist. On June 19th, a collection of Starr's self-portraits will be unveiled at a VIP opening reception and exhibition at the Soho Contemporary Art Gallery, 259 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 (www.sohocontemporaryart.com)

The Wooster Group will present EARLY SHAKER SPIRITUALS: A RECORD ALBUM INTERPRETATION at The Performing Garage from today, May 17 through June 15, 2014. The newest Wooster Group work, EARLY SHAKER SPIRITUALS is a performance based on a 1976 LP of Shaker hymns, marches, anthems, and testimony recorded by Sister R. Mildred Barker and the sisters of the Shaker community in Sabbathday Lake, Maine.