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Some relationships are so special they have the power to change lives forever. Tomas, the son of migrant workers, spends long, hot days in the fields harvesting crops. But when he meets a kind librarian, she helps him find escape from the heat in the form of thousands of books. Soon his imagination takes off and Tomas discovers a surprising world filled with dinosaurs, tigers, and limitless possibilities. Through the magic of theater and songs, this heartwarming story illustrates the power of imagination, self-respect, and positive encouragement.

Can a hairless, little squirrel change the human heart? After getting sucked up by a Ulysses 2000x vacuum cleaner, a squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses and discovers he has been reborn a superhero. Indeed, this once average squirrel can suddenly understand Flora, fly, and even write poetry. Together they embark on an adventure full of quirky characters and bursting with heart.

It is 30 years since Clare McIntyre's Low Level Panic premiered at the Royal Court. Focusing on a snap shot in the lives of three flatmates; Mary has found a pornographic magazine in the bin and wants to talk about it. Jo is in the bath, wondering how her life would be if she were that bit taller and slimmer, while Celia just wants to light a candle and get away from them both.

Douglas Post's Forty-Two Stories, a comedy set in a Lake Shore Drive high-rise condominium, will receive its world premiere full production as the third show in City Lit Theatre's 2016-17 season. The press opening will be Sunday, April 23rd at 3 pm following previews from April 14-22nd.

Can a hairless, little squirrel change the human heart? After getting sucked up by a Ulysses 2000x vacuum cleaner, a squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses and discovers he has been reborn a superhero. Indeed, this once average squirrel can suddenly understand Flora, fly, and even write poetry. Together they embark on an adventure full of quirky characters and bursting with heart.

Buzz thinks he has the smartest pet in the world: a fly named Fly Guy! Fly Guy lovezzz to come to school with Buzz every day, and even makes his own fly friend, Fly Girl. Riding the bus to school is fun for the flies, but what happens when they find themselves on a field trip at a flyswatter factory? They'll have to outsmart the Super Swatter 6000 with their fancy fly movezzz to save the day!

Mixografia is pleased to announce the release of new editions, produced in collaboration with New York-based artist Jacob Hashimoto. Another Cautionary Tale Comes to Mind (but immediately vanishes) is a solo exhibition featuring new works by Jacob Hashimoto. The exhibition will open on Today, January 14, 2017 and will be on exhibit throughMarch 4, 2017 at the Mixografia Gallery (1419 E Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011).  There will be an opening reception honoring Jacob Hashimoto on Today, January 14 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm where he will be speaking at 4:30pm in conversation with Former Senior Curator of MOCA, Alma Ruiz.

Akvavit Theatre, Chicago's premier Nordic Theatre Company, will launch 2017 with new artistic leadership and an expanded ensemble. Five year Akvavit veterans Kirstin Franklin and Breahan Pautsch will serve as the company's new Co-Artistic Directors, succeeding Artistic Director Chad Eric Bergman and Managing Artistic Director Bergen Anderson, who have served since 2009. Bergman and Anderson will remain with Akvavit as Founders and as part of the original company, which still includes Mark Litwicki and Matthew Isler. Additionally, Akvavit welcomes eight new Associate company members: Richard Gilbert, Joe Giovannetti, Sarah Giovannetti, Nigel Harsch, Paulette Hicks, Micah Kronlokken, Julie Mitre and Amber Robinson. 

Two intimate exhibitions show how a pair of modern masters addressed the subtle art of portraiture.

Mixografia is pleased to announce the release of new editions, produced in collaboration with New York-based artist Jacob Hashimoto. Another Cautionary Tale Comes to Mind (but immediately vanishes) is a solo exhibition featuring new works by Jacob Hashimoto. The exhibition will open on Saturday, January 14, 2017 and will be on exhibit throughMarch 4, 2017 at the Mixografia Gallery (1419 E Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011).  There will be an opening reception honoring Jacob Hashimoto on Saturday, January 14 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm where he will be speaking at 4:30pm in conversation with Former Senior Curator of MOCA, Alma Ruiz.

Buzz thinks he has the smartest pet in the world: a fly named Fly Guy! Fly Guy lovezzz to come to school with Buzz every day, and even makes his own fly friend, Fly Girl. Riding the bus to school is fun for the flies, but what happens when they find themselves on a field trip at a flyswatter factory? They'll have to outsmart the Super Swatter 6000 with their fancy fly movezzz to save the day!

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, had an unusual path to being one of the oft-produced musicals of all time. It has been estimated that world-wide, over 20,000 school, community and professional theatres have produced the work.

This November, FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade presents the Fifth Annual Gotham Storytelling Festival featuring a wide variety of downtown storytellers and solo performers.

Mysterious events befall the theater and no one can be sure if it's just coincidence or the work of…The Phantom! Brooke and Zeke are excited to star in their school's next hit musical, The Phantom, until they hear a rumor that the show is cursed!  Prepare to get "Goosebumps" as the mystery unfolds. This silly and (only a little) spooky world premiere musical is based on the beloved book series from R.L. Stine. 

 Mixografia is pleased to announce the release of new editions, produced in collaboration with New York-based artist Jacob Hashimoto. This series of Mixografia prints are inspired by the artist's practice of creating intricate installations from layers of rice paper and bamboo kites held together by fishing wire. Each print consists of layers of delicate kites that have been carefully arranged on a rough wooden work surface, resembling the studies for installations that the artist creates in his studio.

Arianna addresses the issue of being born intersex (once called hermaphrodite).

Sashi and Buddy are back for another endearing adventure in the third installment of the educational and entertaining Sashi series that teaches children how Sheltie Rescue gives homeless Shelties a second chance at a happy life. A fan favorite among children, parents, teachers and rescue advocates, Sashi, the Scared Little Sheltie and Sashi Adopts a Brother have gone on to win Mom's Choice Awards, a Moonbeam Children's Award, and a Purple Dragonfly Book Award, and are both Story Monster Approved. Now, in author Linda Greiner's third Mom's Choice Awards gold-winning book, Sashi and the Puppy Mill Girl chronicles the true story of Cinnamon, a young Sheltie foster rescued from a puppy mill.

This November, FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade presents the Fifth Annual Gotham Storytelling Festival featuring a wide variety of downtown storytellers and solo performers.

The Personal Care Products Council Foundation and the American Cancer Society recently announced that two inspiring cancer survivors and nationally renowned singers would join voices at the 32nd Annual DreamBall tonight, September 28, in New York City.

Mysterious events befall the theater and no one can be sure if it's just coincidence or the work of…The Phantom! Brooke and Zeke are excited to star in their school's next hit musical, The Phantom, until they hear a rumor that the show is cursed!  Prepare to get "Goosebumps" as the mystery unfolds. This silly and (only a little) spooky world premiere musical is based on the beloved book series from R.L. Stine.