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When an original edition of John James Audubon's Birds of America sold for a record $11.5 million at Sotheby's in December, the art world was atwitter, and the pun-ny headlines flew: Courtesy, The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana This is one of more than 400 images in John James Audubon's 'Birds of America.' IU's Lilly Library houses a set of the books identical to ones that sold at auction for $11.5 million in December.

Barbra Streisand has confirmed to the LA Times that she will indeed star in a new film version of GYPSY. The news leaked 'a little early, because the deal wasn't finished,' Streisand said. 'I am not sure about directing it. It may just be too much. I know I will be playing the part. It's like a bookend starting with 'Funny Girl.'

The New York Times has gotten more information on the story, talking to both Arthur Laurents and to Stephen Sondheim who told them that Warner Brothers and Joel Silver are on board as producers, and that he'd (Laurents) suggested Tom Hanks for Herbie, an idea that he says Barbra Streisand loved. Laurents also says that Streisand is no longer going to direct the film, as she once wanted to but instead will just play the part.

Siona Benjamin's work is at the center of this exhibition celebrating Jewish diversity, Generation D: Identities.

Siona Benjamin's work is at the center of this exhibition celebrating Jewish diversity, Generation D: Identities. A collaboration between the Flomenhaft Gallery, Be'chol Lashon and the Jewish Art Salon, the exhibition showcases the myriad Jewish artistic expression that capture the range of modern Jewish identity and expression. According to Lacey Schwartz, Be'chol Lashon Director of Outreach, 'Partnering with Jewish Art Salon connects to our strong belief in the power of art to get people thinking and talking about issues of Jewish identity.' The range of work, which features more than twenty artists in total, challenges preconceptions about what it means to be Jewish and offers new perspectives on Jewish identity.

Siona Benjamin's work is at the center of this exhibition celebrating Jewish diversity, Generation D: Identities.

Siona Benjamin's work is at the center of this exhibition celebrating Jewish diversity, Generation D: Identities. A collaboration between the Flomenhaft Gallery, Be'chol Lashon and the Jewish Art Salon, the exhibition showcases the myriad Jewish artistic expression that capture the range of modern Jewish identity and expression. According to Lacey Schwartz, Be'chol Lashon Director of Outreach, 'Partnering with Jewish Art Salon connects to our strong belief in the power of art to get people thinking and talking about issues of Jewish identity.' The range of work, which features more than twenty artists in total, challenges preconceptions about what it means to be Jewish and offers new perspectives on Jewish identity.

Producer Orin Wolf and Off the Aisle Productions have announced that It Must Be Him, a new comedy by Kenny Solms, co-creator and writer of the legendary, Emmy Award-winning 'Carol Burnett Show,' will premiere this summer at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre (416 West 42nd Street). Directed by Daniel Kutner, It Must Be Him began performances on Tuesday, August 24, and officially opened on Wednesday, September 1. The limited engagement ends Sunday, September 26.

On Monday September 20, 2010, the IT Awards (New York Innovative Theatre Awards), the organization dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, and host Lisa Kron, announced the 2010 recipients at the Sixth Annual IT Awards Ceremony at Cooper Union.

Producer Orin Wolf and Off the Aisle Productions have announced that It Must Be Him, a new comedy by Kenny Solms, co-creator and writer of the legendary, Emmy Award-winning 'Carol Burnett Show,' will premiere this summer at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre (416 West 42nd Street). Directed by Daniel Kutner, It Must Be Him will begin performances on Tuesday, August 24, and officially open on Wednesday, September 1. The limited engagement ends Sunday, September 26.

The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2010 nominees at its annual sold-out event at the Carmine Street Recreation Center located at 25 Carmine Street. The 2010 IT Awards Ceremony will be on Monday, September 20, 2010.

Producer Orin Wolf and Off the Aisle Productions have announced that It Must Be Him, a new comedy by Kenny Solms, co-creator and writer of the legendary, Emmy Award-winning 'Carol Burnett Show,' will premiere this summer at the Peter J. Sharp Theatre (416 West 42nd Street). Directed by Daniel Kutner, It Must Be Him will begin performances on Tuesday, August 24, and officially open on Wednesday, September 1. The limited engagement ends Sunday, September 26.

FAMILY DINNER - a new play by Michele Willens - will be given its world-premiere Off-Broadway this summer in a production directed by Jamibeth Margolis at the Beckett Theatre on Theater Row (410 W. 42 St.) in Manhattan, with previews beginning June 17 prior to an official press opening June 21.

FAMILY DINNER, a new play by Michele Willens, is being given its world-premiere Off-Broadway this summer in a production directed by Jamibeth Margolis at the Beckett Theatre On Theater Row (410 W. 42 St.) in Manhattan, with official press opening held last night June 21.

FAMILY DINNER, a new play by Michele Willens, will be given its world-premiere Off-Broadway this summer in a production directed by Jamibeth Margolis at the Beckett Theatre on Theater Row (410 W. 42 St.) in Manhattan, with previews beginning June 17 prior to an official press opening June 21.

FAMILY DINNER - a new play by Michele Willens - will be given its world-premiere Off-Broadway this summer in a production directed by Jamibeth Margolis at the Beckett Theatre on Theater Row (410 W. 42 St.) in Manhattan, with previews beginning June 17 prior to an official press opening June 21.

FAMILY DINNER, a new play by Michele Willens, will be given its world-premiere Off-Broadway this summer in a production directed by Jamibeth Margolis at the Beckett Theatre On Theater Row (410 W. 42 St.) in Manhattan, with previews beginning June 17 prior to an official press opening June 21.

Yesterday, June 2, Hollywood celebrated the premiere of 'Splice' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Directed by Vincenzo Natali, 'Splice,' a sci-fi psychological thriller, centers on two scientists (Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley) and their dealings with mixing human DNA with genetically engineered material. Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth) executive produces.

Summer just got a lot scarier on The CW. The network will air the acclaimed drama MOONLIGHT on Thursday nights beginning June 3. MOONLIGHT will air from 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET, following encore episodes of the first season of the The CW's hit drama, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES.

FAMILY DINNER, a new play by Michele Willens, will be given its world-premiere Off-Broadway this summer in a production directed by Jamibeth Margolis at the Beckett Theatre on Theater Row (410 W. 42 St.) in Manhattan, with previews beginning June 17 prior to an official press opening June 21.