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ESPN televises the Football Championship Subdivision Semifinals, the Division II and Division III Football Championship games and the Division I Women's Volleyball Championship Semifinals and Finals this week

The Skidmore College Department of Theater has announced the premiere of a multilingual version of The Orphan Sea by Caridad Svich, 2012 Lifetime Achievement OBIE award winner. Director Eunice Ferreira, Skidmore theater professor, innovatively infuses the play with multiple languages, song, poetry, film and dance to invite audiences on a metatheatrical journey.

The Skidmore College Department of Theater is pleased to announce the premiere of a multilingual version of The Orphan Sea by Caridad Svich, 2012 Lifetime Achievement OBIE award winner.

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas continues its 2016-17 Razzle Dazzle season with the female-fueled play, FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS. The production opens January 20 and runs through February 4 at the Irving Arts Center's Dupree Theater (3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062). All evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Single tickets range from $21-28 and are on sale now at the Irving Arts Center Box Office (972.252.2787/ www.irvingartscenter.com). Ticket discounts are available for seniors and students. 

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the launch of its limited-time winter menu, which features fan-favorite menu items such as Cranberry Kelli chicken salad, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pimento Cheese "Jingle-Balls" and Buttercream Frosted Flower Cookies. The Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pimento Cheese "Jingle-Balls" and Buttercream Frosted Flower Cookies are being brought back by popular demand. The brand will also be offering a new Spinach Salad, topped with cranberries, apples, bacon, feta cheese and pecans. The winter menu items will be available at every Chicken Salad Chick location now through Dec. 31.

For the second year in a row, Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is saluting US service men and women on Veteran's Day by offering a free Original Chick at its more than 60 locations. On Friday, Nov. 11, veterans who present proof of service in the form of an ID Card* will receive one sandwich or scoop of their choice of chicken salad, one side, a pickle spear, cookie and a drink.

The Skidmore College Department of Theater has announced the premiere of a multilingual version of The Orphan Sea by Caridad Svich, 2012 Lifetime Achievement OBIE award winner. Director Eunice Ferreira, Skidmore theater professor, innovatively infuses the play with multiple languages, song, poetry, film and dance to invite audiences on a metatheatrical journey.

Two California football programs – Woodland Christian and California School for the Deaf-Fremont – will face off today, Oct. 27, on ESPN2 as part of the GEICO ESPN High School Football Showcase.

Two California football programs – Woodland Christian and California School for the Deaf-Fremont – will face off on Thursday, Oct. 27, on ESPN2 as part of the GEICO ESPN High School Football Showcase.

ESPN is the home of the 2017 NCAA Division I Ice Hockey Championship including the Regionals (March 24-26) and Frozen Four (April 6-8), continuing the company's long-standing tradition of covering the sport's pinnacle event.

Ann Richards was a true Texas original.  With a persona as big as the state from which she hailed, she earned legion of fans (and more than a few enemies) with her wit and outspokenness. And she will be brought to vivid life in a tour-de-force presentation of Holland Taylor's Ann, beginning its 5-week run at Stage West today, October 6.  

ESPN/ABC's week 6 college football schedule is highlighted by two prime time, in-conference, ranked matchups when No. 23 Florida State travels to No. 10 Miami (8 p.m. on ABC) and No. 1 Alabama is at No. 16 Arkansas (7 p.m. on ESPN) on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Ann Richards was a true Texas original.  With a persona as big as the state from which she hailed, she earned legion of fans (and more than a few enemies) with her wit and outspokenness. And she will be brought to vivid life in a tour-de-force presentation of Holland Taylor's Ann, beginning its 5-week run at Stage West on Thursday, October 6.  

Next up - To Kill A Mockingbird - opens September 9th and runs through the 25th, with preview set for September 8th. The novel, written by Harper Lee, was published in 1960. In the play, adapted by Christopher Sergel, Scout, a young girl in a quiet southern town, is about to experience the dramatic events that will affect the rest of her life. She and her brother, Jem, are being raised by their widowed father, Atticus, and by a strongminded housekeeper, Calpurnia. Wide-eyed Scout is fascinated with the sensitively revealed people of her small town, but, from the start, there's a rumble of thunder just under the calm surface of the life there. The Firehouse Theatre is excited to present this cherished but timely tale. 

Chasing Taste, the comedy for food lovers everywhere, has just been released on iTunes and Verizon FIOS via Seed&Spark.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the launch of its limited-time fall menu, which includes Rockin' Rita chicken salad and Strawberry Pecan Salad two menu items brought back by popular demand. The brand will also be offering a new Buttercream Frosted Flower Cookie, as well as FRITOS SCOOPS! Corn Chips to pair with the Rockin' Rita chicken salad. All fall menu items will be available at every Chicken Salad Chick location now through Oct. 30.

August in August means Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater Company will present August Wilson's Seven Guitars at the playwright's boyhood home in Pittsburgh's historic Hill District neighborhood each weekend in the month.

Next up at The Firehouse Theatre - Billy Elliot the Musical - a regional premiere - opens July 29th and runs through August 14, with preview set for July 28 th . Book and Lyrics by Lee Hall with Music by Elton John - this show has 10 Tony awards, including Best Musical, to its credit! Set in a northern English mining town against the background of the 1984 miners' strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy's struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Based on the international smash-hit film, this show will encourage audiences to BE YOURSELF.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the launch of its limited-time summer menu, which includes Dill-icious Diva chicken salad, signature Key Lime Pie and Strawberry Pecan Salad. Back for the second year, the chicken salad flavor features crisp cucumber and fresh dill. Dill-icous Diva, along with the recurring Strawberry Pecan Salad and signature Key Lime Pie, will be available at all Chicken Salad Chick locations now through July 31.