Tufts University has released results of a study linking eating avocados to helping improve cognitive brain function in older adults, news especially relevant to Hispanics who have been found to have the longest life expectancy rate in the U.S. 1 Published in the journal Nutrients and supported by the USDA and the Hass Avocado Board, the research tracked how 40 healthy adults ages 50 and over who ate one fresh avocado a day for six months experienced a 25% increase in lutein levels in their eyes and significantly improved working memory and problem-solving skills.
Thursday-Sunday, September 14-17 West End Theater, 263 West 86th Street (2nd floor of the Church) Tickets: $20 Reservations: www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006
Following the critical acclaim and record-breaking attendance of Festival 2016, Jacob's Pillow Dance announces its 85th Anniversary Season of exciting programming featuring world premieres, commissions, site-specific work, international artists, live music, and Pillow-exclusive engagements.
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's joyous, time-honored celebration of the true meaning of the holidays, a tradition enjoyed by multiple generations of Cincinnatians each year, returns for its 26th season as U.S. Bank presents Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The beloved, iconic story will be performed Nov. 23 through Dec. 31 in the Playhouse's Robert S. Marx Theatre.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati shines a light on the reality of violence and the beauty of forgiveness with the regional premiere of brownsville song (b-side for tray), a powerful new drama by Kimber Lee. This lyrical play tells a tale of resilience in the face of tragedy when a young man's life is taken and his family is left without answers. Lee's brownsville song (b-side for tray) delivers a message of hope that will challenge and move audiences. Playing October 11-30, 2016. Directed by D. Lynn Meyers.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati shines a light on the reality of violence and the beauty of forgiveness with the regional premiere of brownsville song (b-side for tray), a powerful new drama by Kimber Lee.
Tickets are on sale now for the brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien. This lavish new production will make its Orange County premiere July 19 - 31, 2016 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts as part of a North American tour. Tickets for THE SOUND OF MUSIC start at $29 and may be purchased online at SCFTA.org, the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group tickets for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, July 30, 2016 will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Jack O'Brien, finds the perfect balance for Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic story, a story that can be sickeningly saccharine in the wrong hands and therefore easily dismissed. O'Brien's vision is a bit more weighty and grounded and complemented brilliantly by the performances and work of Scenic Designer Douglas W. Schmidt and Lighting Designer Natasha Katz.
There's something truly divine about THE SOUND OF MUSIC, which has become a pillar of musical theatre for over 56 years. A brand new touring production of this beloved musical waltzed into The Ohio Theatre on Tuesday night starring Kerstin Anderson as Maria, Ben Davis as Captain Von Trapp, and Ashley Brown as The Mother Abbess. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, this spirited and romantic story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family has survived generations of modern day musicals, capturing the hearts of audiences with its nostalgia and charm.
The brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, launched this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and is now touring North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. THE SOUND OF MUSIC premieres at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County tonight, December 29, 2015 through January 3, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
The brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, launched this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and is now touring North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. THE SOUND OF MUSIC premieres at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on December 29, 2015 through January 3, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Tickets are on sale now for the CAPA and Broadway in Columbus presentation of the brand new production of The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien. This lavish new production will make its Columbus premiere January 26-31 at the Ohio Theatre as part of a North American tour.
Tickets for the highly anticipated new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, go on sale this Sunday, November 8.
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's joyous, time-honored celebration of the true spirit of the holidays achieves the quarter-century mark this season as U.S. Bank presents Charles Dickens' iconic story A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The beloved tale, enjoyed each season by multiple generations of Cincinnatians, will be performed for its 25th year in the Playhouse's Robert S. Marx Theatre from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30.
'Lorehnin - A Novel of the Otherworld' by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson receives Medalist Honors in the Young Adult category of the 2014 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing.
Book Synopsis
Robyn Dunbarre has a plan. It may not be the perfect plan, but it is a good one nonetheless. Two years out of high school, and at the start of her sophomore year in college, Robyn is working her way toward a business degree with the hopes of someday managing the Green Tea Leaf, a local café in the bustling town of San Luis Obispo. What Robyn hadn't planned on, however, was getting caught up in the business of the Otherworld. When a young man from Eilé saves her from the unwanted attention of a local demonic gang, Robyn learns that there are some things in life that she has absolutely no control over.
About the Author
Jenna Elizabeth Johnson grew up and still resides on the Central Coast of California, the place that has become the inspiration for the setting for many of her books. Miss Johnson has a degree in Art Practice with an emphasis in Celtic Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. She now draws much of her insight from the myths and legends of ancient Ireland to help set the theme for her books. Besides writing and drawing, Miss Johnson enjoys reading, gardening, camping and hiking. In her free time she also practices the art of long sword combat and traditional archery.
About the New Apple Book Awards
The New Apple Annual Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing was established to honor the creative achievements of the unsung books fighting for their place within the publishing world. Any English language book published within the last three years, currently available for sale by an independent author or small press that met the Awards' guidelines was eligible for entry including e-books, print-on-demand and self-published works.
Contact Information
Lorehnin - A Novel of the Otherworld is available in paperback and e-book with an audiobook coming soon. To find out more about the New Apple Book Awards, visit http://NewAppleBookAwards.com
Lorehnin - A Novel of the Otherworld
Author: Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
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spark! Mesa's Festival of Creativity is a free, immersive event for all ages held at Mesa Arts Center. The 2015 festival weaves the elements - earth, air, fire and water - into numerous captivating and interactive experiences in celebration of the arts, innovation and creativity. Held during spring break for many Valley school districts and in the heart of Cactus League Spring Training month, spark! will offer participatory activities, delicious foods, live music, original performances, collaborative art and more.
The successful inaugural STAGEfest at the Loew's featured the world premiere of 68 Productions' 'Before, After and Always' by Summer Dawn Hortillosa. All three performances of the show were all well-attended with audience members even standing and sitting on the floor of the movie theater's ornate balcony space to see the show. An estimated 150 to 200 people saw the production over the course of the festival; 'Before, After and Always' was one of the best-attended shows.
The UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts Department of Dance launches the summer dance season with five choreographic premieres and an American masterpiece in its production of Summerdances:Uncovered from June 3-5.
