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Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA presents the World Premiere of WATCHING O.J. by David McMillan Opening Today, October 3, 2015 with reception to follow Running at 8pm Fridays and Todays, and 2pm Sundays through November 8, 2015 EST/LA in Atwater Village Theater at 3269 Casitas Ave. LA, CA 90039.

North Carolina Theatre is proud to announce the newest cast member joining their anticipated revival of Into the Woods. Twan Baker will perform as the baby to the "Baker" and his wife at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, October 20-25, 2015.

Dr. Temple Grandin, the world's leading expert on autism and subject of the award-winning 2010 biographical HBO film, Temple Grandin, is an inspiration to everyone who knows her and her work. She has authored many books helping, advising, and inspiring people on the autism spectrum, but, until now, there has been no picture book to share her ideas with younger readers. That changes on October 9, 2015. October celebrates National Sensory Awareness Month, a perfect time for the new children's book, 'Temple Did It, and I Can Too!: Seven Simple Life Rules' to make its appearance. Jennifer Gilpin Yacio, president of Sensory World and editor-in-chief of Sensory Focus Magazine writes her first children's book in collaboration with Dr. Grandin. It offers a unique and helpful story of advice and insight that includes the '7 Rules for Success' directly from Temple's extensive experience, which will have a positive impact on any reader. 'I made sure to keep myself neat and clean, and always have good manners,' Temple says, in 'Temple Did It, and I Can Too!' along with other 'rules,' including - 'practice and hone your skills.' Topics such as manners, hygiene, and skill development are just a few that are covered in this beautifully illustrated hardcover children's book. At the back of the book, there are worksheets to help children to identify and reach their goals, which can be completed with help from a parent or guardian. 'The other thing is, teach these kids manners. I was raised in the '50s and '60s, and manners were drilled into me. I see kids today that have no manners. That will hurt them. I see kids with Asperger's [a mild form of autism] who can't hold a job because they are constantly late. Teach kids to use an alarm clock. This is common sense and sometimes we forget about common sense. Autism is used too much as an excuse for bad behavior. We have to set examples of good behavior.' ~ Temple Grandin According to the latest data 1 in 68 children were identified with autism spectrum disorder and this number continues to increase. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention This book will be a must for kids on the autism spectrum, but every child should have this guide to reach their life goals! Publisher, Sensory World, A Proud Imprint of Sensory Focus, LLC, is pleased to announce 'Temple Did It, and I Can Too!'s' new release on October 9th, available for preorder now from all fine bookseller including: Sensory World, (www.SensoryWorld.com); Amazon (www.amazon.com); and Barnes and Noble (www.barnesandnoble.com). Contact info: Sensory World, A Proud Imprint of Sensory Focus, LLC. info@sensoryworld.com 2000 East Lamar Boulevard Suite 600 Arlington, Texas 76006 888-507-2193 www.SensoryWorld.com

WaterTower Theatre presents the world premiere of Donald Fowler's musical CREEP. The musical will open WaterTower Theatre's 2015-2016 Season on Monday, October 5, 2015 (with previews tonight, October 2, Saturday, October 3, and a Gala Preview performance on Sunday, October 4). Kate Galvin, Associate Producer at the 11th Hour Theatre Company in Philadelphia, will direct. CREEP is produced by Terry Martin.

Children who would normally say 'Ick!' when they spot a spider will say 'Ooh!' after reading Next Time You See a Spiderweb, an exciting new book from NSTA Kids, a division of NSTA Press. Designed especially for young readers to experience with a parent, teacher, or adult friend, the book describes how these small, skillful creatures weave some of nature's cleverest traps-their webs. Click to tweet about this book.

Grammy award winning Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension perform their timeless hits at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre October 30 and 31, 2015.

BRIAN REGAN: LIVE FROM RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL will be the first live stand-up special in Comedy Central history, airing live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City tonight, September 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Today, Pentatonix released a moody, a cover of 'Where Are Ü ?Now' in anticipation of their upcoming debut self-titled studio album, out October 16th.

As we increasingly entrust others with our personal information and data, how can we ensure that our data is safe and protected from abuse and misuse? UNCENSORED: Information Antics, an all media art exhibition, will bring together local DC artists to explore the myriad of roles that data collection and visualization play regarding issues of privacy, participation, and location of the self. UNCENSORED: Information Antics will be on display at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library from September 24 - October 22 to celebrate Banned Books Week, an annual national celebration of the freedom to read, express and create. Through photography, video, installation and sound the artists participating in UNCENSORED: Information Antics investigate the complexity of an intensely networked milieu with thoughtfulness and humor.

ArtReach and Spotlite Theatrix is staging Peter Pan! Shows will be performed on Friday, October  9th at 7:30pm, Saturday,October 10th at 7:30pm, and Sunday, October 11th at 2pm at The Cutting Hall Theatre located at 150 East Wood Street in Palatine.

A talking donkey, a singing ogre, a feisty princess, a sassy cookie, tap dancing rats, and a striking band of  misfit fairytale characters will be working their magic for children of all ages when Reston Community Players opens its 49th season with the Tony Award-winning fairytale adventure Shrek The Musical, October 16-November 17.

Synetic Theater will continue their 2015/16 Season with their 12th 'Wordless Shakespeare' adaptation, AS YOU LIKE IT. Press opening will be Saturday, December 12 at 8 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars below! 

Todrick Hall is at it again, this time sharing a fabulous mashup of some of Taylor Swift's greatest hits including 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' and 'Bad Blood'.

 Synetic Theater will continue their 2015/16 Season with their 12th 'Wordless Shakespeare' adaptation, As You Like It.

For a perfect evening's entertainment, let's begin with a big city and a cozy circle of single girls on the lookout for the Man of Their Dreams-or a reasonable, one-night facsimile.  Stir in the plot elements of true love thwarted, women stealing men behind each other's backs; sprinkle liberally with sweet revenge on the worst frenemy ever, and you've got the recipe for a great romantic comedy.

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has released a new suite of enhanced e-books -NSTA eBooks±- for science teachers. Designed to strengthen teacher content knowledge and pedagogy, each interactive e-book provides an in-depth, self-directed learning experience, complete with its own high-resolution images, animations, videos, simulations, and embedded assessment. Each full-color e-book is correlated to the Disciplinary Core Ideas of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and is available today through the NSTA Science Store.

An evening of theater you will long remember.

In 1964, HELLO DOLLY opened on Broadway, starring a relatively unknown, 43-year-old Carol Channing as the lead. Reviving the show in 1978, 1981, and 1995, Channing's personality is almost synonymous with the title character. With the demanding role requiring someone with a true star quality, many celebrities have tackled the bold character (including Ginger Rogers, Pearl Bailey, Phyllis Diller, Ethel Merman…and, of course, Barbara Streisand). It is no surprise that Arlington Player's has gambled on a local small-town-star as the headliner in their current production.

BRIAN REGAN: LIVE FROM RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL will be the first live stand-up special in Comedy Central history, airing live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Saturday, September 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Regan approached Comedy Central with the idea of a live show as a way to do something special for his third hour-long stand-up special with the network. Fans can follow Regan on Twitter at @BrianReganComic, and tweet using the hashtag #BrianReganLive to join the social chatter around the live special.