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Summoners Ensemble Theatre's A Christmas Carol opens tonight at the Merchant's House Museum (29 East 4th Street, Manhattan).

Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant's House Museum announce A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House Museum. John Kevin Jones recreates his outstanding solo performance of A Christmas Carol, directed by Dr. Rhonda Dodd, in the intimate Greek revival double parlor of the landmark 1832 Merchant's House Museum (29 East 4th Street, Manhattan).

It's that time of year again-mistletoe, snow, funny sweaters, mulled wine, and music, of course. Communion's Christmas Special begins in December celebrating 2013 and featuring performances by Rosco Bandana and support from local artists, with further holiday merriment including DJ sets and carol singers. Tickets are on sale now at www.communionmusic.com. A special holiday discounted ticket will be offered at $5, except in Philadelphia where they'll be sold at that price with a Toys for Tots donation (otherwise $10).

It's that time of year again—mistletoe, snow, funny sweaters, mulled wine, and music, of course. Communion's Christmas Special begins in December celebrating 2013 and featuring performances by Rosco Bandana and support from local artists, with further holiday merriment including DJ sets and carol singers. Tickets are on sale now at www.communionmusic.com. A special holiday discounted ticket will be offered at $5, except in Philadelphia where they'll be sold at that price with a Toys for Tots donation (otherwise $10).

The Merchant's House Museum has announced its 2013-14 holiday events. Details below!

Communion, the acclaimed live music promotions team and taste-making independent label, kicked off the first installment of their new monthly club nights series with musicians performing to a packed house at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City.

Communion, the acclaimed live music promotions team and taste-making independent label, kicked off the first installment of their new monthly club nights series with musicians performing to a packed house at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City.

Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant's House Museum announce A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House Museum. John Kevin Jones recreates his outstanding solo performance of A Christmas Carol, directed by Dr. Rhonda Dodd, in the intimate Greek revival double parlor of the landmark 1832 Merchant's House Museum (29 East 4th Street, Manhattan).

Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant's House Museum announce A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House Museum. John Kevin Jones recreates his outstanding solo performance of A Christmas Carol, directed by Dr. Rhonda Dodd, in the intimate Greek revival double parlor of the landmark 1832 Merchant's House Museum (29 East 4th Street, Manhattan).

The Warner Theatre will present its 2nd Annual International Playwrights Festival on October 17-19 in the Warner's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre.

Communion, the acclaimed live music promotions team and taste-making independent label, kicked off the first installment of their new monthly club nights series with musicians performing to a packed house at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City this week.

Save Charlie, the new EP from Brooklyn seven-piece Rubblebucket is available today via the independent, tastemaking label Communion Records. The new music has received early critical praise with Paste Magazine streaming the EP in its entirety (http://snd.sc/170HbRr), while Noisey praises the music as "sun-drenched, tropical quirk pop." To celebrate the release, Rubblebucket will tour nationwide this fall. See reverse for full tour routing details.

Agape (ag-ah'-pay), the debut EP from British trio Bear's Den is available now via the independent taste-making label Communion Records, co-founded by Ben Lovett (Mumford & Sons).

Agape (ag-ah'-pay), the debut EP from British trio Bear's Den will be released stateside today, August 27 via the independent taste-making label Communion Records, co-founded by Ben Lovett (Mumford & Sons).

My research indicates that the average temperature highs in July in Vermont are in the low 80s, making Annie Baker's lines about discomforting heat in THE ALIENS almost farcical during Horse Head Theatre Company's presentation of the peculiar play. Always presenting works in non-traditional spaces that perfectly serve the scripts being produced, Horse Head Theatre Company is producing THE ALIENS in Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar back lot. Throughout the evening, unplanned but organic atmospheric noises only heighten the experience. The gravel crunches underfoot of patrons in the parking lot as they approach the metal folding chairs arranged in rows. The hum of many conversations sneaks in from the nearby outdoor seating area of Boheme, and so do noises associated with its food truck. The stage is an elevated platform made to look like the back door of the Vermont coffee shop where the play takes place, the parking lot serving as a realistic environment that this stage exists in. Horse Head's creative team has a knack for finding unusual locations and crafting events worth every penny of admission.

Artists Repertory Theatre's 2013/14 season will continue our vision of finding and producing adventurous, provocative work that challenges audiences and artists alike. Next season's play offerings will enhance Artists Rep's role as Portland's premiere mid-size regional theatre company by offering nine of the most cutting-edge plays available today, written by internationally prestigious playwrights, guided by esteemed directors and featuring casts who will unleash these stories onto our stages.

Agape (ag-ah'-pay), the debut EP from British trio Bear's Den will be released stateside on August 27 via the independent taste-making label Communion Records, co-founded by Ben Lovett (Mumford & Sons).

Horse Head Theatre Co., a Houston-based theater company, announces their upcoming production The Aliens, which will run today, August 15 though 31 in the back lot of Boheme Cafe and Wine Bar, 307 Fairview Street. Tickets are $20 and $10 for students.

Last week, I had the opportunity to drop in on the cast of Horse Head Theater Productions upcoming presentation of Annie Baker's THE ALIENS. Drake Simpson empathically said that the group is excited to present the Houston premiere of the play. Annie Baker is an up and coming and award winning playwright, who had her Houston premiere with Stark Naked Theatre Company's production of her first full length play BODY AWARENESS. Her second play CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION shared the 2010 Obie Award for Best New American Play with her third play THE ALIENS. Annie Baker's THE ALIENS was also a finalist for the 2010 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. In March 2013, Annie Baker was awarded the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize at Houston's Alley Theatre for her fifth play THE FLICK. Needless to say, the enthusiasm surrounding this Houston premiere is high, and the cast was thrilled to chat about Horse Head Theater Company's upcoming production of THE ALIENS.

Horse Head Theatre Co., a Houston-based theater company, announces their upcoming production The Aliens, which will run August 15 though 31 in the back lot of Boheme Cafe and Wine Bar, 307 Fairview Street. Tickets are $20 and $10 for students.