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Howard Hawks, the quintessential Hollywood director known for his mastery of many genres, will be the subject of a complete retrospective at Museum of the Moving Image from September 7 through November 10, 2013. The Museum will present 39 features. All of the films will be shown in 35mm-many in stunning restorations-except for Red Line 7000, which will be shown in 16mm.

Ruth Page Center for the Arts with The Chicago Dancemakers Forum (CDF) present Victor Alexander's Line Of Sighs Thursday, Sept. 5 - Sunday, Sept 8 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. Included in Dance Magazine's prestigious "25 to Watch in 2013" list, Alexander's performance marks the culmination of his year-long choreographic work with the Dancemakers Forum Lab Artists Program. The performance schedule is as follows: Thursday, Sept, 5 - Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets to Line of Sighs are $20 or $15 for students/seniors. Saturday, Sept. 7 performance and post-performance reception tickets to benefit the American Cancer Society are $50. To purchase tickets visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/435654 and for more information visit www.ruthpage.org or call 312.337.6543.

From: FashionTV

Author Luisa Letran has always been eager to share a story. She has decided to write it because of some unsettled times her family was faced with. They were slowly drifting into their own separate lives. She felt that by writing this story and using the names of her family members, she might be able to restore the drifters and celebrate it through her book. She came to the conclusion that most people don't help each other and this fell heavy on her heart.

Producer Jay Michaels will host a new class, SWIM WITH SHARKS!, Learn the Tricks of the Trade from 35-year veteran of stage and film today.

Back-to-school is all about the kids, but this September, treat yourself to a grown-up evening out! Suitable strictly for ages 18 and over, The Wild Party is adapted from a book-length poem written during and about the Roaring Twenties. It tells the story of one wild evening in a Manhattan apartment and a party to end all parties.

Sound Theatre Company continues their summer of provocative theatre with the Seattle premiere of Andrew Lippa's sexy and searing THE WILD PARTY, a musical inspired by Joseph Moncure March's banned 1928 poem about the excesses of the Jazz Age. For all who enjoy Rent or Chicago, this dark, erotic descent is a must-see.

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier celebrity and entertainment auction house, announced the exclusive auction of Property From The Collection of Bob and Dolores Hope

The Glimmerglass Festival, Central New York's opera and musical theater company, has announced its 2014 season.

Giant's Kate Baldwin, Brian D'Arcy James and Michael John LaChiusa will be present for a CD signing and performance at Barnes & Noble at 86th & Lexington Ave in NYC tonight, August 1, 2013 at 7 PM.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Anna Torv (Fringe) will star in Ryan Murphy's LGBT HBO pilot OPEN, alongside Jennifer Jason Leigh has her character's love interest.

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) has announced an exciting lineup of events for Elvis Week 2013 to be held at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. Taking place August 10-17, Elvis Week is an annual, multi-day gathering of friends and fans from around the world celebrating the life and legacy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. It has become a pop-culture phenomenon and an annual pilgrimage for music lovers from around the world. Tickets for all Elvis Week events are on sale now at ElvisWeek.com.

On August 17, led by current Society President Jan Hernstat of Long Island, New York, the IAJS will hold its 17th annual Long Island Al Jolson Festival, from 9am to 4:30 pm, at Oceanside Knights of Columbus, 2985 Kenneth Place, Oceanside, NY 11572. Starring at this year's event will be Staten Island-based singer Tony Babino (known as “The Heart of Al Jolson) with Dave Gross at the Piano. Babino will be performing from 2:30-3:30. Also appearing will be Los Angeles-based entertainer Richard Halpern (called “Mr. Tin Pan Alley”), singer/songwriter Brian Gari, who is the grandson of the legendary Broadway star Eddie Cantor. This year's special guest will be the famed TV and radio talk show host Joe Franklin. There will also be a special Jolson DVD Presentation and a Society Auction consisting of donated memorabilia.

Groundbreaking actor, singer, dancer, author and educator Rita Moreno has been named the 50th recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest tribute - the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announced today several of its performing arts presentations for the 2013 Fall Festival, which will explore the theme of Animal: What Makes Us Human, Oct. 13, 20, and Nov. 1-10 at venues across Chicago. CHF will present more performing arts offerings than ever before, spotlighting music, theater, performance art, and dance. Offerings include: a performance of Voice of the Whale featuring flutist and founder of International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) Claire Chase; Chicago-based Jazz band The Fat Babies; pianist Anthony Molinaro; two theater productions:Rainpan 43's homage to magic Elephant Room and Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour's White Rabbit, Red Rabbit; a double feature event with performance artists Holly Hughes and Deke Weaver; and an exploration of South Asian myths by Chicago's Kalapriya Dance.

Delightful and down-right hilarious, SISTER ACT - THE MUSICAL---the nun-tastic stage adaptation of the hit 1992 motion picture of the same name---is, frankly, to my pleasant surprise, an unexpected gem of a show. Heavily retooled from its 2006 Out-of-Town premiere at the Pasadena Playhouse and its eventual 2009 London debut, the Tony-nominated Broadway comedy's North American first national tour continues a three-week engagement at Hollywood's Pantages Theatre through July 28 (the tour is also scheduled for stops in nearby San Diego, July 30 - August 4 and Orange County, August 6-18).

Producer Jay Michaels has announced a new class SWIM WITH SHARKS!, Learn the Tricks of the Trade from 35-year veteran of stage and film.

THE WILD PARTY previews August 8th and continues through August 25th at the Center Theatre at the Seattle Center Armory (Formerly the Seattle Center House Theatre). Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/362552 or see www.soundtheatrecompany.org for more information.

MONTVALE, N.J., July 12, 2013 - Mara Hoffman, the designer known for her originality of designs and fearless approach to print and color, receives the distinguished title of 'Mercedes-Benz Presents' designer this season. Hoffman will showcase her collection alongside over thirty of the industry's most influential swimwear designers during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim at The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach.

Hot models, sexy swimwear and innovative design. Miami Beach struts its stuff later this month as the city welcomes the sexiest fashion week on earth to its shores. Swim wear fashion shows, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013, the SwimShow & LingerieShow and FUNKSHION: SWIM take over the city in July bringing hot, steamy and stunning with them, and we don't mean the weather. Some of the most beautiful and handsome models in the world will sashay down the runway and put on unforgettable shows at The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, which runs from July 18-22 with main stages inside the pop-up Oasis and Cabaña Grande luxe-tents at the Raleigh hotel; the SwimShow & LingerieShow at the Miami Beach Convention Center from July 20-23 and the FUNKSHION: SWIM shows at the upscale SLS Hotel South Beach and Soho Beach House from July 16-21. Swim Week brings hundreds of swim wear designers, models and fashionistas to Miami Beach every year.