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Art collective THE CCD ART & SUPPLY CO. presents their second group art show: 'THE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE: MOBSTER MOVIES... IN BLOOD RED!' The show features works from sixteen artists inspired by sixteen famous mobster movies and opens for one night only today, February 7 at 8pm at the Irish Haven bar at 5721 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Admission is free, and all the artwork featured is for sale.

Art collective THE CCD ART & SUPPLY CO. presents their second group art show: 'THE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE: MOBSTER MOVIES... IN BLOOD RED!' The show features works from sixteen artists inspired by sixteen famous mobster movies and opens for one night only on Saturday, February 7 at 8pm at the Irish Haven bar at 5721 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Admission is free, and all the artwork featured is for sale.

International Voices Project (IVP) is proud to present the sixth season of play readings by playwrights from around the world. The series is presented in collaboration with consulates and cultural institutions throughout Chicago. The 2015 engagement's represented countries include India, Canada, Sweden, Cuba, Syria, Norway, Poland and Chile. The readings take place at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, McVeigh Theatre, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave, February 15 - March 2, 2015.

Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, the brand's first property in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The former Radisson Suite Hotel Halifax debuts a $7 million dollar renovation that includes sleek, modern design updates throughout the property. Only 33 kilometers south of Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the nine-story hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Halifax, just one block from the historic Halifax Waterfront where travelers discover the rich cultural experience that makes Halifax a desired destination. The hotel is owned and managed by Manga Hotels.

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Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Agra in one of the leading tourist destinations in India, renowned for its many Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal. With this launch, Hilton Worldwide has a presence across the Golden Triangle, the most popular tourist circuit in the country, with hotels in Delhi NCR, Jaipur and Agra. The hotel is owned by Archer Hospitality Private Limited and managed by Hilton Worldwide.

Northglenn's adult theatre company, Northglenn Players, to present INSPECTING CAROL at the D.L. Parsons Theatre today, December 19-28, 2014. INSPECTING CAROL is directed by Pat Payne. Its cast includes Dyarl Alexander, Jennifer Bass, Alec Gillespie, Robin Gillespie, John Greene, Brandon Lopez, Jeremy MacNicol, Debbie Minter, Rand Moritzky, Justin Regan, Chelsea Rossetto, and Seles Van Huss.

Apple has announced that the FROZEN soundtrack and Pharrell's 'Happy' are the top-selling album and song on iTunes for 2014, respectively.

Northglenn's adult theatre company, Northglenn Players, to present INSPECTING CAROL at the D.L. Parsons Theatre December 19-28, 2014. INSPECTING CAROL is directed by Pat Payne. Its cast includes Dyarl Alexander, Jennifer Bass, Alec Gillespie, Robin Gillespie, John Greene, Brandon Lopez, Jeremy MacNicol, Debbie Minter, Rand Moritzky, Justin Regan, Chelsea Rossetto, and Seles Van Huss.

Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of the new DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne - Flinders Street, the brand's first property in Melbourne. Previously the Citigate Melbourne, the hotel debuts as a DoubleTree by Hilton following a comprehensive multi-million dollar refurbishment to create a comfortable, modern boutique-style 180-room hotel, taking its design cues from its location in the heart of cool, urban Melbourne and its famous neighbour, Flinders Street Station. The hotel is owned by M&L Hospitality and managed by Hilton Worldwide.

LOGO TV today announced that Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth is slated to perform a song from her live CD Coming Home on the Logo TV's 2014 'New Now Next' Awards premiering on LOGO TV on Sunday, December 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and MTV on December 12 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Actor and singer Darren Criss will host the event, which kicks off Art Basel from Kimpton's Surfcomber Miami, South Beach, and serves as the definitive farewell party for 2014 and predictor to who and what will dominate pop culture in the year to come. Pop icon Cyndi Lauper will narrate the New Now Next Awards, which will also feature special appearances by Nick Cannon, Tyler Glenn, 'Looking' stars Raul Castillo & Frankie Alvarez, 'Girl Code's' Nicole Byer, 'Awkward's' Molly Tarlov, as well as 'Faking It's' Katie Stevens and Michael J. Willett.

Ansel Elgort, star of the feature films "The Fault in Our Stars" and "Divergent," and actress/director/producer and SAG Award® recipient Eva Longoria will reveal the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® nominations on Wednesday, Dec. 10

NOOK Media LLC, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced the launch of the NOOK Christmas Shop, a dedicated section on NOOK.co.uk featuring curated book lists and great offers to help customers discover the best books for the Christmas season. The site features a special Christmas sale, with prices starting as low as 59p on a wide range of select popular books, as well a list of the NOOK Editor's Choice of the Best 100 Books of 2014, and many more great lists and offers, the NOOK Christmas Shop (www.nook.co.uk) is a great resource for people in the UK who love to read.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Shailene Woodley is in talks to star in Oliver Stone's Edward Snowden film, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the whistleblower. Woodley would play Snowden's girlfriend.

DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District, located in the heart of the 'Ancient City,' the first permanent European settlement in the continental U.S. Formerly a Ramada Inn, the five-story hotel has been completely redesigned and renovated in the city's traditional Old Spanish style while featuring modern updates and amenities throughout. Within easy walking distance of St. Augustine's many cultural and historical attractions, and just 50 miles from the Jacksonville International Airport, the 97-room hotel offers leisure, group and business travelers the comforts of home blended with features that convey the city's proud Spanish heritage. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District is owned by 116 San Marco LLC and managed by Summit Hospitality Management.

Firecat Projects, in conjunction with Steppenwolf Theatre, presents The Midnight City, written and performed by Tony Fitzpatrick with Stan Klein, today, Sept. 6-Oct. 19 in Steppenwolf's Garage Theatre, 1624 N. Halsted. Adapted and directed by 16th Street artistic director Ann Filmer, The Midnight City features video art by Kristin Reeves, music by John Rice and Anna Fermin.

The Fault In Our Stars Extended and Theatrical editions are available on Digital HD as of today, August 26!

Since there's no end-all-be-all 'best seller' list, BWW Books has rounded up both The New York Times' top sellers as well as Amazon's - providing you with your one-stop look at this week's top reads!

Atlantic recording artist Ed Sheeran is celebrating the highly anticipated arrival of his second album 'x' (pronounced multiply), with a series of whirlwind international events dubbed 'Multiply Days.' To commorate the event, he is documenting his travels by keeping the cameras running. In a recent video uploaded to his YouTube page, Sheeran surprised high school students with a performance and debuts his new song from THE FAULT IN OUR STARS soundtrack.

Only one more week until The Fault in Our Stars Extended and Theatrical editions are available on Digital HD.