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On tonight's episode of Bravo TV's WORK OF ART: THE NEXT GREAT ARTIST entitled 'La Dolce Arte', the artists must utilize one automobile component from a Fiat 500 and transform it into a piece of art. From utilizing the engine block, being inspired by the facade, or even using the leather seating as a canvas, the contestants have total artistic freedom.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is set to present its 3rd annual GARAGE REP, featuring three productions in rotating repertory by some of Chicago's most innovative storefront companies: LiveWire Chicago, Theatre Zarko and The Inconvenience.

Celebration Theatre has announced the return of acclaimed solo performer JEFFREY SOLOMON in his Off-Broadway smash hit, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING OUT and to be produced for Celebration Theatre by Artistic Director John Michael Beck.

The Pennington Dance Group (PDG) teams up with the British Modern Dance Company, Yorke Dance Project (YDP), for a highly anticipated joint venture highlighting the unique and dynamic visions of these young, vivacious dance companies, on Saturday, December 3, 2011, 8:00 p.m. at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach (Supported in part by the CSULB Department of Dance); on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at PDG's new space, ARC Pasadena.

On last night's episode of WORK OF ART: The Next Great Artist on Bravo TV, contestant Bayete was eliminated. However, the talented artist had no regrets and actually believed he definitely deserved to go home for his piece, but he's proud that he pushed himself outside his comfort zone.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to present its 3rd annual GARAGE REP, featuring three productions in rotating repertory by some of Chicago's most innovative storefront companies: LiveWire Chicago, Theatre Zarko and The Inconvenience.

On last night's episode of Bravo TV's WORK OF ART, contestant Tewz was eliminated, however he was glad he went out on an art piece he was proud to have created.

Silver Spring Stage presents Based on a Totally True Story by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, directed by Sam Nystrom and produced by Lennie Magida, the offbeat hilarious, bittersweet romantic comedy of a twenty-something New Yorker with the opportunity to have one of his plays made into a movie. It's a quirky love letter to dreams, relationships and learning life lessons. Based on a Totally True Story, the play ends it run today, 10/8.

The nationally broadcast comedy show Right Between the Ears kicks off its 27th season with a live performance at Lawrence's Liberty Hall on Saturday, October 15 at 8:00pm.

The Emmy and Tony award-winning superstar Kristin Chenoweth brings her powerful voice and effervescence to the Women's Association of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's 16th annual Spotlight Gala, New Jersey's largest nonprofit fundraising event today. From the full black-tie gala to a special after-party package as well as performance-only tickets starting at $35, fans of Chenoweth and supporters of NJPAC's world-class programming and life-changing arts education programs will be able to participate in the festivities in a variety of ways.

Theatre Askew will present the World Premiere of BUSTED: The Musical, written and performed by Bianca Leigh.

A special dinner and reception will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 23, featuring speakers from the Utah Mexican Consulate, government officials from Chiapas, Mexico, the Utah state governor's office, the LDS church and West Valley City.

A special dinner and reception will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 23, featuring speakers from the Utah Mexican Consulate, government officials from Chiapas, Mexico, the Utah state governor's office, the LDS church and West Valley City.

Last night in an East Side Penthouse overlooking the congestion at the United Nations Bick Goss was honored by the organization he founded in 1999. Mr. Goss began his career as a Bob Fosse dancer (original companies of Little Me, Sweet Charity, Dancin' and Chicago). In his role as director-choreographer-producer he has worked with Billy Crystal, Harold Prince, Gwen Verdon and with many performers who were present and performed at the festive celebration in the home of Mary Ellen Ashley & Cyrus Rubin.

Silver Spring Stage presents Based on a Totally True Story by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, directed by Sam Nystrom and produced by Lennie Magida, the offbeat hilarious, bittersweet romantic comedy of a twenty-something New Yorker with the opportunity to have one of his plays made into a movie. It's a quirky love letter to dreams, relationships and learning life lessons. Based on a Totally True Story will perform weekends September 16 to October 8.

Theatre Askew will present the World Premiere of BUSTED: The Musical, written and performed by Bianca Leigh.

Silver Spring Stage presents Based on a Totally True Story by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, directed by Sam Nystrom and produced by Lennie Magida, the offbeat hilarious, bittersweet romantic comedy of a twenty-something New Yorker with the opportunity to have one of his plays made into a movie. It's a quirky love letter to dreams, relationships and learning life lessons. Based on a Totally True Story will perform weekends September 16 to October 8.

Silver Spring Stage presents Based on a Totally True Story by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, directed by Sam Nystrom and produced by Lennie Magida, the offbeat hilarious, bittersweet romantic comedy of a twenty-something New Yorker with the opportunity to have one of his plays made into a movie. It's a quirky love letter to dreams, relationships and learning life lessons. Based on a Totally True Story will perform weekends September 16 to October 8.

Theatre Askew will present the World Premiere of BUSTED: The Musical, written and performed by Bianca Leigh.

The Emmy and Tony award-winning superstar Kristin Chenoweth will bring her powerful voice and effervescence to the Women's Association of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's 16th annual Spotlight Gala, New Jersey's largest nonprofit fundraising event, on Saturday, October 1, 2011. From the full black-tie gala to a special after-party package as well as performance-only tickets starting at $35, fans of Chenoweth and supporters of NJPAC's world-class programming and life-changing arts education programs will be able to participate in the festivities in a variety of ways.