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Metropolis continues its 15th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award winning musical comedy Monty Python's Spamalot September 10 - October 25, 2015.

The Weeknd, Skrillex, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne will headline the first-ever Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival that will also feature a very special performance by Justin Bieber. The highly anticipated festival, produced by Billboard, the leading global destination for charts, news, trends and innovations in music, in partnership with Live Nation, the world's leading live entertainment company, will bring together some of the biggest chart-topping artists on August 22 and 23 at New York's Nikon at Jones Beach Theater and surrounding beach areas for a weekend of epic music performances. More than 40 of today's hottest hitmakers, including Kygo, Jason Derulo, American Authors, Betty Who, The Chainsmokers, Cold War Kids, Fetty Wap, Halsey, Holy Ghost!, Kiesza, Little Mix, Santigold and ZZ Ward, along with exciting breakthrough artists will perform on one of the festival's three stages throughout the weekend. A full line-up is below. Fans should check back at www.billboard.com/hot100festfor the latest festival news and line-up information.

Metropolis kicks off its 15th Anniversary Season with Ken Ludwig's comedy Moon Over Buffalo presented by Eclectic Full Contact Theatre tonight, July 9 - August 16, 2015.

st months since its reconceptualization in late December, Temple Nightclub has announced an all-star lineup for the summer. Featuring an immersive experience created with intelligent LED lighting, Temple has become the top grossing nightclub in the Bay Area. Located at 540 Howard St. in the heart of the Financial District, Temple is the area's only nightclub to be placed on Nightclub & Bar's Top 100 list. July and August events will include:

Metropolis kicks off its 15th Anniversary Season with Ken Ludwig's comedy Moon Over Buffalo presented by Eclectic Full Contact Theatre July 9 - August 16, 2015.

A total of 213 music teachers from 194 cities across 42 states have been announced as quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY Foundation®.

As the world is shocked by news reports and video images of antiquities and literary treasures being destroyed in Mosul, Iraq, TimeLine Theatre Company announces the Chicago premiere of INANA by Michele Lowe, about an Iraqi museum curator desperately plotting to save his country's cherished antiquities-including the only remaining statue of ancient mother goddess Inana-from destruction in advance of the U.S. invasion in 2003.

Peak Hour Music are back this month with the new single by Adam Cooper & Sons Of Audio featuring Lakota Silva. The release 'Eyes Wide Shut' drops today -17th of November, 2014 and is the latest in a surge of heavyweight peak time releases that Peak Hour Music are finishing 2014 with. As expected, this latest musical partnership between a team of some of the most exciting emerging talents in dance music is another fine addition to the impressive discography on one of 2014's most prominent imprints.

To accommodate ticket demand, Lifeline Theatre announces fifteen added performances of its critically-acclaimed production of Jane Eyre, adapted from Charlotte Bronte's novel by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Christina Calvit (four-time Jeff Award winner), and directed by Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne (Jeff Award and After Dark Award winner). After a troubled childhood, Jane Eyre searches for new purpose as a governess at Thornfield Hall. But a fragile peace gives way to turbulent passion when she meets Mr. Rochester, a man concealing a dark secret. Their unconventional relationship leads to a terrible revelation, and Jane must forge a new future amid the ashes of her ravaged dreams. As she struggles to free herself from the ghosts of her past, Jane realizes that her only hope is to find love on her own terms. A highly theatrical exploration of one woman's independent spirit in a beloved adaptation freshly updated for its first appearance on the Lifeline stage in thirteen years. Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com).

Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will welcome another action-packed month filled with non-stop entertainment throughout September.

Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will welcome guests for an unrivaled month filled with non-stop entertainment leading up to the awaited Halloween Weekend celebration Thursday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 2. The renowned nightspot will transform as the Forbidden City returns honoring the Return of the Empress. With four days of entertainment, patrons will be encouraged to show off their tantalizing attire when the hot spot gives away $60,000 in total cash prizes over three days as the sultry Empress searches for Vegas' sexiest costumes.

Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will welcome another action-packed month filled with non-stop entertainment throughout September.

Lifeline Theatre presents an adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Christina Calvit (four-time Jeff Award winner), and directed by Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne (Jeff Award and After Dark Award winner). After a troubled childhood, Jane Eyre searches for new purpose as a governess at Thornfield Hall. But a fragile peace gives way to turbulent passion when she meets Mr. Rochester, a man concealing a dark secret. Their unconventional relationship leads to a terrible revelation, and Jane must forge a new future amid the ashes of her ravaged dreams. As she struggles to free herself from the ghosts of her past, Jane realizes that her only hope is to find love on her own terms. A highly theatrical exploration of one woman's independent spirit in a beloved adaptation freshly updated for its first appearance on the Lifeline stage in thirteen years. Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com).

WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino continues to prove its Sin City's premier daytime destination as it welcomes another month of non-stop summer parties with its July DJ lineup.

Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will welcome another month of non-stop action inside the nightlife mecca with its July DJ lineup.

Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino today announced its top-tier August DJ roster which includes its highly anticipated Labor Day Weekend lineup. All month, the nightlife mecca will welcome thousands of music aficionados as they dance their nights away to the beats of world-renowned electronic music and open-format artists.

Lifeline Theatre presents an adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Christina Calvit (four-time Jeff Award winner), and directed by Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne (Jeff Award and After Dark Award winner).

WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino continues to prove its Sin City's premier daytime destination as it welcomes another month of non-stop summer parties with its July DJ lineup.

Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will welcome another month of non-stop action inside the nightlife mecca with its July DJ lineup.

Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, The Strip's premier summertime destination, has announced its June DJ lineup. Recently crowned the world's No. 10 nightclub in DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs Poll, the nightspot will welcome thousands of partygoers when they flock to see some of the hottest talent including (in alphabetical order) Steve Aoki, Crooked, Eric Dlux, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Ruckus, W&W and more when they man the DJ booth nightly.