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Author Randolph James gives readers a glimpse into the world of teachers, educators and administrators with his brand-new novel. A must-read for educators and parents alike, 'Love in the Classroom' showcases moving stories which are realistic and portrayed in a perceptive way. Readers will be able to know what goes on in the minds of people whose decisions affect children's lives.

History Publishing Company will publish 'The Greatest Speech, Ever: The Remarkable Story of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address' by the Honorable James L. Cotton Jr. today, Nov. 19th, the 150th Anniversary of Lincoln's great speech. The Foreword has been written by former Senator Howard Baker Jr. of Tennessee.

This week on THE VOICE, The Top Ten perform, and everyone's out to make an impression to get to the Top 8.

Pittsburgh CLO Academy has announced that its students will perform Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at the New Hazlett Theater today, November 16 at 2:00 & 7:00pm.

Due to overwhelming demand, Simple Machine has announce two additional performances for their critically-acclaimed production of The Turn of the Screw.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, author E.L. James says she's written another book. She also reveals that it may never be published.

In response to strong ticket demand, General Director Plácido Domingo has announced today that LA Opera has scheduled an additional performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute, conducted by Music Director James Conlon, on December 13 at 8:30pm to accommodate audiences who would otherwise be left out.

Adam Levine and his singers James Wolpert, Tessanne Chin and Will Champlin put their spin on The Beatles' 'A Hard Day's Night.'

BroadwayWorld.com is proud once again to announce the nominations for the BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, Chicago's only comprehensive, fan-voted theater award now in its 4th fabulous year. And the Bohemian Theatre Ensemble leads the way, with a whopping 15 nominations overall, including 10 for its summer production of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.' Chicago Shakespeare Theater is next overall, with 12 nods, spread out over an impressive 7 different productions, including 'Othello: The Remix,' 'Henry VII,' 'The School for Lies' and its Shakespeare in the Parks production of 'The Comedy of Errors,' nominated as Best Theatrical Event.

This week the top twelve sing their hearts out and get out of their comfort zone to try to get a spot in the top ten next week.

James and his girlfriend, Flo, agree to meet at a company picnic. James arrives at the site, and just as he notices Flo going toward him, there is a big explosion and a flash of light. James, unable to move, sees bodies scattered everywhere. Clusters of light enter each body, and each in turn disappears. Flo also disappears in this way. The lights enter James and, finding him alive, orders him to forget what has happened. James does not forget; he is recruited by this life-form from alternate Earth and is given great powers.

Museum of the Moving Image will present a trio of films by director James Toback, on the occasion of his latest film Seduced and Abandoned (2013), a quasi-documentary made with Alec Baldwin and shot at the Cannes Film Festival in the hopes of raising money for a film project. The Museum will screen Seduced and Abandoned, with personal appearances by Toback and Alec Baldwin, on November 13. Toback will also appear in person to present screenings of Black and White (1999) and his rarely shown documentary The Big Bang (1989) on November 10.

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia's second concert of the 2013-2014 season features famed conductor James Judd and world-renowned classical guitarist Pablo Sainz Villegas taking the stage in the Perelman Theater. Set between Elgar's popular Serenade and the melodic Swiss Symphony by Mendelssohn, Villa-Lobos' Concerto for Guitar and Small Orchestra brings a delightful Euro-Latin flavor to the program.

Ain't too many sunrises and sunsets before Tevye & Co. get hustled out of Anatevka. Better get to Cheney Hall!

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Alan Taylor is about to begin testing actors for his upcoming TERMINATOR reboot, starting with the role of 'Sarah Connor'. Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones), Brie Larson (The Spectacular Now) and Margot Robbie are reportedly among the contenders.

Pittsburgh CLO Academy has announced that its students will perform Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at the New Hazlett Theater on November 16 at 2:00 & 7:00pm. The cast members are all enrolled in the school's Musical Theater Production class and are being directed by Pittsburgh CLO Academy faculty members Justin Fortunato, Kiesha Lalama, and Bob Neumeyer.

In WHEN THE HUMOR IS GONE (Archway Publishing, $30.99), Las Vegas comedian James Bean reveals his struggle with depression, which led him to the brink of suicide; and, how life-changing revelations, as he was about to take razor blades to his wrists, allowed him to begin to fight his way back. In a frank and life-affirming narrative of his journey, Bean offers a personal account of how he went about getting therapy, obtaining family support, and finding purpose and meaning in the world.

From tonight, November 8 through November 23, 2013, Simple Machine proudly presents Henry James' The Turn of the Screw, adapted for the stage by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by M. Bevin O'Gara.

The Collegiate Chorale presents its first concert of the season, Mefistofele, by Arrigo Boito tonight, November 6, 2013 at 8pm at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, NYC. The Collegiate Chorale will hold its Annual Fall Gala immediately following the concert.