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What was it like growing up in the hippy generation? Take a hilarious look as the author weaves his own experiences as they played out in the fabulous '50s all the way through the tumultuous swinging '60s. Discover the real meaning of flower power and 'make love not war', as the Fab Four Beatles conquered America.

One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 'Free Shakespeare On The Common' continues its 20th season with William Shakespeare's King Lear with celebrated Boston actor Will Lyman in the title role. Scroll down for a first look at the star onstage!

This fall, THIRTEEN's American Masters presents Althea, premiering nationwide Friday, September 4, 2015 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) during the U.S. Open.

Possum Point Players' youth affiliate, Possum Juniors are singing and dancing their way toward opening night of their production of the Tony Award winning musical, 'Bye, Bye Birdie.' Production dates for the family-friendly show are July 23, 24, 25 and 26. Today, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 P.M.; Sunday matinee at 2 P.M. Possum Hall is at 441Old Laurel Highway, Georgetown. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for children and senior citizens. Seating is general admission, to purchase tickets, go to possumpointplayers.org or call 302-856-4560.

With a new, ongoing exhibition series called The Television Project, the Jewish Museum will introduce visitors to a dynamic part of its collection: the National Jewish Archive of Broadcasting (NJAB), the largest and most comprehensive body of broadcast materials on 20th century Jewish culture in the United States. The inaugural exhibition, The Television Project: Picturing a People, on view at the Jewish Museum from September 25, 2015 through February 14, 2016, will feature artistically significant program excerpts celebrating the brilliance of writing, directing, performance, and production in American television, as well as related works of art, artifacts, and ephemera. Picturing a People will include clips from the following programs: The Ed Sullivan Show, Northern Exposure, The Twilight Zone, The Goldbergs, The Simpsons, My Name is Barbra, and Eichmann Trial Coverage (ABC News).

Instead of eating lunch at your desk alone, eat lunch at your desk alone with Stephen Colbert!

One of the vocal architects to emerge in the 'Golden Age of Rock and Roll,' Little Anthony, (Little Anthony & The Imperials), will be hitting the media circuit in New York City July 22 through July 24 to reveal his new memoir, Little Anthony: My Journey - My Destiny.

Stephen Colbert decided to use his free time to have a debate with famed scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson over what Pluto's status should actually be.

The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors announces the passing of HOLA Awardee and legendary performer, writer and poet, Anita Velez-Mitchell (February 21,1916 - July 10, 2015) who was born in Vieques, Puerto Rico and came to NYC when she was 12.

It was a time of big cars, crewcuts, The Ed Sullivan Show, and beautiful music. On February 9th, 1964, a semi-professional harmony group from eastern Pennsylvania was on their way to their first big gig at the airport Hilton Cocktail Bar. While driving in their cherry-red 1954 Mercury convertible, they were rehearsing their finale when they were slammed broadside by a school bus filled with eager Catholic teens from Our Lady of Harrisburg. The teens were on their way to witness the Beatles make their U.S. television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show, and miraculously escaped uninjured. The harmony group, however, was killed instantly.

Possum Point Players' youth affiliate, Possum Juniors are singing and dancing their way toward opening night of their production of the Tony Award winning musical, "Bye, Bye Birdie." Production dates for the family-friendly show are July 23, 24, 25 and 26. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 P.M.; Sunday matinee at 2 P.M. Possum Hall is at 441Old Laurel Highway, Georgetown. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for children and senior citizens. Seating is general admission, to purchase tickets, go to possumpointplayers.org or call 302-856-4560.

As 2015 continues to unfold Robert Miller, leader, bassist and composer for Project Grand Slam (PGS) have exciting plans in the works.  First up is today's single release of New York City Groove featuring the robust pipes of 2013 The Voice semi-finalist Kat Robichaud.  "This song was created as a kind of love letter to my NYC home, with a true NYC vibe." says Miller

Grammy Award-winning jazz and pop singer Jack Jones will perform his timeless hits at the Suncoast Showroom on Aug. 22 and 23.

Every so often a musical comes along that is just pure fun. In a humorous imitation of the likes of Elvis Presley and his fan girls, "Bye, Bye Birdie" became just such a production, followed by two film versions and earning a place in pop culture with well-known songs like "The Telephone Hour" and "Put on a Happy Face." Sacramento Music Circus adds to the entertainment this week with colorful costumes, authentic set pieces and a decked out cast.

Stephen Colbert is too antsy to wait for his new gig as host of CBS's THE LATE SHOW to begin this September, so he traveled to Monroe, Michigan, to serve as guest host of a local public access cable show

New LATE SHOW host Stephen Colbert shared a video of himself doing 20 pushups in response to a challenge from fellow talk show host John Oliver.

The Jewish Museum's 2015 slate of lectures, discussions, and events continues in July with a concert featuring violinist Todd Reynolds, part of the Museum's partnership with Bang on a Can; a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the exhibition, Repetition and Difference, with curators Susan L. Braunstein and Daniel S. Palmer; and Alexander Tochilovsky of Cooper Union discussing graphic design-related materials in the exhibition, Revolution of the Eye: Modern Art and the Birth of American Television. In addition, the Whitney Museum of American Art and Cooper Union are co-presenting programs related to Revolution of the Eye.

Trustus Theatre is bringing the hit musical Dreamgirls to the Thigpen Main Stage this summer. Winner of over a dozen prestigious awards, this show tells the dramatic story of a singing group that makes it big while changing the face and sound of popular music in the 1960s. Dreamgirls opens on the Thigpen Main Stage tonight, June 26th at 8:00pm.

?New Yorkers will be dancing in the streets this summer when Broadway, regional and Las Vegas star, Andrea Bell Wolff, brings her show "Bad Girls Do Cry" to Iridium on August 30th at 7pm. The music and comedy performance featuring the diminutive performer with giant-size talent is dedicated to the sounds of 1960s girl groups. 

As 2015 continues to unfold Robert Miller, leader, bassist and composer for Project Grand Slam (PGS) have exciting plans in the works.  First up is the July 10single release of New York City Groove featuring the robust pipes of 2013 The Voice semi-finalist Kat Robichaud.  “This song was created as a kind of love letter to my NYC home, with a true NYC vibe.” says Miller