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Failing nightlife establishments across America get a complete overhaul in a last ditch effort to make a profit in Food Network's new series On The Rocks premiering tonight, November 17th at 10pm ET/PT.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey closes its 51st season with a sparkling and wintery new production of Shakespeare's Pericles. Performances begin December 4th and continue through December 29th at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. (at Lancaster Road) in Madison. Individual tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by calling the box office at 973-408-5600 or by visiting www.ShakespeareNJ.org. Performances are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Individual tickets range from $35 to $70; student rush tickets are available 30 minutes prior to curtain for $15.

Abingdon Theatre Company, now in its 21st Season, celebrates the holidays with festive new shows, scheduled throughout December, in the June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

After 23 years of entertaining the world, The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies will be closing their doors May 18, 2014 after completion of this their last season The Last Hurrah!

Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) presents It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play and The EDGE Improv on December 7, 14 & 21: Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m. at BPA.

DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Centre Regina, marking the debut of Hilton Worldwide's globally-renowned hotel brand into the market. The hotel, formerly the Regina Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, unveils property-wide upgrades following a 10-month, multi-million dollar renovation that includes a total refurbishment of its 235 guest rooms, 18,000 square feet of flexible conference space and a new full-service restaurant. The hotel is owned and operated by SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts.

As fans get ready to celebrate the CMA Awards, ABC brings viewers the fifth annual edition of 'In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Countdown to the CMA Awards'.

The Phoenix, the New Theatre Company founded by long-time PICT artistic director and founder Andrew Paul and Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre founder and former director of theatre initiatives at the August Wilson Center, Mark Clayton Southers, will debut with a four week run of Joe Penhall's provocative, caustically funny, Olivier Award-winning play Blue/Orange. The production will star acclaimed actors David Whalen, Sam Tsoutsouvas, and newcomer Rico Parker, with direction by Andrew Paul and scenic design by Mark Clayton Southers. Blue/Orange, sponsored by founding Phoenix Board Member and noted arts philanthropist Richard E. Rauh, plays tonight, November 1-23, 2013 at the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre, 937 Liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh.

FoodNetwork.com is the ultimate holiday destination including top-rated recipes and party tips Food Network gets in the holiday spirit with on-air specials and themed episodes throughout December.

2014 CRT Season Announcement!

As fans get ready to celebrate the CMA Awards, ABC brings viewers the fifth annual edition of "In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Countdown to the CMA Awards".

DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Gatineau-Ottawa, marking entry of Hilton Worldwide's globally-renowned hotel brand into the Canadian province of Quebec. Formerly the Château Cartier, the stunning landmark located in the National Capital Region unveils an updated look and enhanced amenities following an 18-month, $3 million revamp of the hotel's guest rooms, public areas and amenities. The hotel is owned and managed by Ken Pierre Investment LPD.

Troupe in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre will present the first production in sixty years of THE WHITE CARNATION by R. C. Sherriff.

The Phoenix, the new theatre company founded by long-time PICT artistic director and founder Andrew Paul and Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre founder and former director of theatre initiatives at the August Wilson Center, Mark Clayton Southers, will debut with a four week run of Joe Penhall's provocative, caustically funny, Olivier Award-winning play Blue/Orange. The production will star acclaimed actors David Whalen, Sam Tsoutsouvas, and newcomer Rico Parker, with direction by Andrew Paul and scenic design by Mark Clayton Southers. Blue/Orange, sponsored by founding Phoenix Board Member and noted arts philanthropist Richard E. Rauh, plays November 1-23, 2013 at the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre, 937 Liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh.

All aboard the Restaurant Express as Robert Irvine tests the business and culinary skills of nine aspiring restaurant owners in new series premiering Sunday, November 3rd at 9pm.

Failing nightlife establishments across America get a complete overhaul in a last ditch effort to make a profit in Food Network's new series On The Rocks premiering Sunday, November 17th at 10pm ET/PT.

Reserved British author C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia) was used to discussing love in the abstract. But when he meets the outspoken Joy Davidman, he is forced to confront his own feelings of love and loss. This intimate and epic love story shows how Lewis and Davidman are both unexpectedly transformed by their faith, doubt, and the power of the heart.

DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the brand has expanded its European presence with its two newest openings this month - DoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon - Fontana Park, the brand's first hotel in Portugal, and DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin - Burlington Road, the brand's second opening in Ireland following the debut of DoubleTree by Hilton in the market in early 2013. With more than 350 properties in its global portfolio, these latest openings underscore DoubleTree by Hilton's position as a leading full-service hotel brands delivering first-class service to business and leisure guests globally.

Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), one of the nation's largest booksellers and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced the list of must-have books for the Fall and Holiday season, with Barnes & Noble booksellers across the country calling this the most exciting Fall book season in years. With new books from bestselling authors like John Grisham, Bill O'Reilly, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Mitch Albom, Amy Tan and many more coming this Fall, customers are already visiting their local Barnes & Noble stores, BN.com and NOOK.com to purchase and pre-order the latest print and digital titles from their favorite authors.

Long-time PICT artistic director and founder, Andrew Paul and Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre founder and former director of theatre initiatives at the August Wilson Center, Mark Clayton Southers have announced Pittsburgh's newest professional theatre company, The Phoenix. The mission of The Phoenix is to explore the issues facing our diverse and rapidly changing world through the language of theatre. The name is purposeful. The phoenix was a mythological creature that crossed borders finding a home in many cultures from ancient Greece and Egypt to Turkey, Persia, Russia, Tibet, China and Japan. It was and is a symbol of renewal, new life emerging from the ashes of the old in a never-ending cycle of death and rebirth.