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The web-based travel company Select Italy (http://selectitaly.com), has recently launched two novel wine road vacation packages that combines not only tasting experiences but cultural glimpses into the best wine regions of Italy through the properties of two of Italy's most prestigious wine families, Tasca d'Almerita and Allegrini.

For as long as people have created myths, they've told stories about the mysterious powers of poison. But in the natural world, poisons are simply part of the daily struggle to survive. The astonishing variety of evolutionary adaptations among toxic plants and animals is at the heart of this intriguing exhibition, which also examines humans' attempts to understand poisons' potency, how the science of detecting poison developed, and how researchers today use venoms and other natural toxins to develop new medical treatments. Visitors will encounter some of history's most puzzling poisoning cases, use clues to solve poisoning mysteries, and take part in a live theater presentation to help unravel a real-world case of poisoning.

La Orquesta Inestable esta cumpliendo 5 años de vida junto al Swing y lo festeja como siempre a pura musica y baile en distintos escenarios de la escena musical porteña.

About Face Theatre Company will kick off its new OUT FRONT SERIES, a year-round collection of free public readings and developmental workshops. This month, AFT presents BILLIE AND BILLY by AFT Artistic Associate Paul Oakley Stovall, with original music by Brad Simmons and directed by Krissy Vanderwarker, playing November 16 and 17, 2013 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron St. in Chicago.

On November 15, 16 and 17, Megan Hilty, the multi-talented star of NBC's Smash and Sean Saves the World, will take the Houston Symphony stage to pay special tribute to the tunes made famous by stars like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Dolly Parton. Along with vocalist Aaron Lazar, Hilty will perform cherished songs like "The Lady is a Tramp," "The Best is Yet to Come" and "9 to 5." The show wouldn't be complete without beloved classics "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and "New York, New York," as well as popular songs of Cole Porter, Harold Arlen and music from Ms. Hilty's upcoming album.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will present BNY Mellon Grand Classics: Scheherazade, tonight, Nov. 8-10, 2013 (Times: Nov. 8 & 9: 8 p.m.; Nov. 10: 2:30 p.m) at the Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

The SABRINA LASTMAN QUINTET is set to play The Metropolitan Room tonight, November 8, 2013 at 9:30 PM. The Met Room is located at 34 West 22 Street, New York, NY.

NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG, with Steven Blier, Artistic Director, and Michael Barrett, Associate Artistic Director, continues its 2013-14 Mainstage series at Merkin Concert Hall, Kaufman Music Center with 'CUBANS IN PARIS, CUBANS AT HOME', featuring Cuban music's rich history in the concert halls, theaters, and nightclubs of two continents.

LuminArte Presents is an exhibition showcasing new works by represented artists as well as a selection of gallery favorites. In addition, they are presenting a roster of new artists to the Dallas art scene alongside a wide range of local talent. This all-encompassing presentation of artists from 25 countries opens on November 9th, with a reception from 7-10pm; and many artists will be in attendance. The exhibition runs through December 7th; both the exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

The 2013-14 NYFOS Mainstage series at Merkin Concert Hall in NYC continues with CUBANS IN PARIS, CUBANS AT HOME on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 8:00 pm.

It was announced today by Lateral Events that Bill Bryson, one of the world's most accomplished and loved authors will travel to Australia to appear in a live show entitled Bill Bryson - Many a True Word, an Illuminating Interview.

Continuing its 26th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Little Prince, produced in Association with The Actors Gymnasium, by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, and directed by Ensemble Member David Catlin. The Little Prince runs December 5, 2013 - February 2, 2014 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Nominees for THE 40th ANNUAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS were announced this morning at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. People's Choice Awards Executive Producer Mark Burnett was on hand to announce the hosts for the live awards show, Beth Behrs and Kat Dennings, stars of the CBS sitcom '2 Broke Girls.'

La Orquesta Inestable esta cumpliendo 5 años de vida junto al Swing y lo festeja como siempre a pura musica y baile en distintos escenarios de la escena musical porteña.

Martin Scorsese's WOLF OF WALL STREET will hit theaters just in time for Christmas, December 25, 2013. Check out the just-released second trailer below!

PITTSBURGH—The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Composer of the Year for the 2013-2014 season is eight composers—all of them based in Pittsburgh and connected to higher education.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Martin Scorsese's WOLF OF WALL STREET will hit theaters just in time for Christmas, December 25, 2013.

FUERZA BRUTA NYC, currently playing at the Daryl Roth Theatre, just celebrated its 6th anniversary off-Broadway. Check out a photo of the cast below!

'El Diario/La Prensa', the longest-publishing Spanish-language daily newspaper in the nation (Est.1913) will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Latin music and theater festival at Grand Central Terminal, the iconic landmark that also celebrated its centennial in 2013.

Gary Naylor sees an emotional play.