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The Award-Winning Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) is pleased to announce the world premiere production of ASTORIA STORIES, directed by Artistic Director Dev Bondarin.

The Arctic is on many bucket lists thanks to polar bears and Northern Lights. But what else may travelers anticipate on a cruise in the Arctic Circle? And what questions should they ask when booking a cruise on the Arctic Ocean, the world's smallest and shallowest ocean that is fringed by eight countries?

SundanceTV today announced a new localized television advertising campaign starring 'Weird Al' Yankovic that will launch on a number of major cable, satellite and telco TV providers starting Thursday, February 18.

This new documentary by Catherine Tambini had its world premiere at Lincoln Center as part of the prestigious New York Jewish Film Festival, to great acclaim. 

This new documentary by Catherine Tambini had its world premiere at Lincoln Center as part of the prestigious New York Jewish Film Festival, to great acclaim.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces its 42nd season, including three World Premieres and two Midwest Premieres.  The season kicks off with the Midwest Premiere of Anthony Giardina's political family drama The City of Conversation, critically acclaimed and currently in development as a miniseries for F/X. The season continues with the World Premiere of the charmingly imagined sequel to Pride and Prejudice, Miss Bennet by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, followed by the World Premiere of Faceless by emerging playwright Selina Fillinger, and the Midwest Premiere of By the Water by Sharyn Rothstein, winner of the prestigious 2015 Primus Prize. Closing out the season is the World Premiere of Relativity by Mark St. Germain, the prolific playwright behind the long-running Freud's Last Session.

In order to grow as a singer, you need to know what you know, and know what you don't know. But the main thing you have to deal with is what you don't know you don't know; to get you through it, the guidance of an experienced professional is invaluable. 

It was every music theatre nerd's dream come true: Broadway legends from Australia and the States converging in Sydney to give intimate treatment to the songs of one of our generation's most acclaimed songwriters. Stephen Schwartz's inimitable music is almost unarguably sure to have passed your lips at some point in the decades he has been active as a treasure of theatre and film. The Academy and Grammy Award-winning composer is best known for his touches on Disney's Pocahontas, as well as contributions to famed musicals Godspell, Pippin and - perhaps most notably - Wicked.

ESPN Radio - in its 20th season of NBA All-Star coverage - broadcast sthe 65th NBA All-Star Game today, Feb. 14, from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET with Kevin Calabro describing the action alongside analyst Jon Barry and reporters Marc Stein and Shelley Smith. Additionally, Marc Kestecher will host pregame and halftime coverage with analyst P.J. Carlesimo.

The staff, board, and community of Diversionary Theatre, America's third oldest LGBT theatre, are hosting a very special Gala event: Daring Decadence: Celebrating 30 Years of Diversionary Theatre on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Shiley Suite at the San Diego Central Library (330 Park Blvd).

ESPN Radio – in its 20th season of NBA All-Star coverage – will broadcast the 65th NBA All-Star Game this Sunday, Feb. 14

ESPN Radio – in its 20th season of NBA All-Star coverage – will broadcast the 65th NBA All-Star Game this Sunday, Feb. 14, from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

U.S. Olympic gold medalists Sage Kotsenburg and Joss Christensen descend into Boston's Fenway Park from a ramp three times higher than the iconic Green Monster this week, as NBC and NBCSN presents the U.S. Ski and Snowboard “Big Air At Fenway” event

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the return of Les Ballets de Monte- Carlo this weekend, February 11 - 13, 2016, with another American premiere: Jean-Christophe Maillot's Chore, featuring music by Danny Elfman and John Cage.

Noted vocal coach Bob Marks specializes in helping singers showcase their talents to their best possible advantage. He is in the process of writing a new book (with Elizabeth Gerbi) about auditioning for musical theatre. Until the book is published, BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to offer weekly bits of audition advice. Please feel free to submit any specific questions you'd like to have answered in these blogs.

'Jack in the Beanstalk' gets a modern twist at Imagination Stage as two friends embark on a giant adventure to save Jack's house, all the while learning lessons about being friends and knowing what matters.

Award Winning Playwright, Vanda, presents a monthly stage performance of her soon to be released book, JULIANA. The novel and live performance centers around LGBT life in New York City in the 1940's. The performances are directed by Ray Fritz. 

In response to stellar reviews and booming ticket sales, The Purple Rose Theatre Company is adding three Thursday afternoon showings to its performance schedule of Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple".

Dr. Christian Sage and his team of archaeologists are at it again, this time discovering a tablet that confirms the biblical story of Jonah in the hostile territory of Iraq. However, they are up against former friend and colleague turned radical imam, Jabari Saal, who is empowered by demonic forces and is leading a worldwide campaign to restore the ancient religion of Cain en route to world dominion. 'It has been fun and adventurous to take the ancient biblical narratives of Cain and Jonah and integrate them into a modern geopolitical context,' said Brian Newberry. 'Sage Against the Machine, the sequel to The Battle of Pneumatika, follows Dr. Sage and his children on an epic political adventure that pulls the curtain back on the evil that lurks within unlikely leaders.' In Sage Against the Machine, Dr. Sage's grown children-Alex and Alicia Sage-are being pursued on both national and international fronts. In the United States, Alicia Sage has become a dangerous thorn in the president's side and a threat to his plan to reduce American dominance and radically bring about the New World Order. Now on the run abroad, Alex Sage travels from Italy to Egypt and Israel, encountering a barrage of opposition that includes CIA operatives, a remnant of giant demi-gods from ancient times, and the infamous Jabari Saal himself. Sage Against the Machine, the sequel to The Battle of Pneumatika, is not only a thrilling apocalyptic novel, but it also explores ancient biblical narratives, theology, and spirituality and places them within a thrilling tale of suspense in a modern political context. 'In my first book, the under-lying theme was asking the question 'why does evil exist,' explains Newberry. 'In Sage Against the Machine, we find our characters struggling to understand with whom they align themselves. Choosing evil over good isn't always the clear or easy choice. The combination of extensive research and creative storytelling hopefully provides an entertaining read while offering thought provoking considerations.' 'It has been such a pleasure working with Brian on his sequel to The Battle of Pneumatika,' said Lisa Umina, founder and publisher at Halo Publishing International. 'Brian has an ability to take well-known biblical stories like Noah in his first book and Jonah in this new adventure and create a world of angels and demons that are intriguing and entertaining. He introduces controversial theological topics without offering a right or wrong answer, which allows the reader to come to their own conclusions.' Spoiler alert: the story doesn't end here. Look for the next installment in the Pneumtika series coming soon. Sage Against the Machine is available at Amazon.com for $18.95. * Paperback: 500 pages * Publisher: Halo Publishing International (January 26, 2016) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 1612444253/ ISBN-13: 978-1612444253 * Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches About Brian Newberry: Brian Newberry graduated with high honors from Biola University, receiving a B.A. in Psychology and becoming inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Society for scholastic achievement. He is currently pursuing an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies at Azusa Pacific Seminary. He is also a catechist at St. Pancratius Roman Catholic Church in Lakewood, CA. He lives with his wife, son, and daughter in Long Beach, CA. About Halo Publishing International: Halo Publishing International is a self-publishing company that publishes adult fiction and non-fiction, children's literature, self-help, spiritual, and faith-based books. We continually strive to help authors reach their publishing goals and provide many different services that help them do so. http://www.HaloPublishing.com Press & Media Contact: Lisa M. Umina, Publisher Halo Publishing International 1100 NW Loop 410, Suite 700-176 San Antonio, TX 78213 - USA +1 877-705-9647 http://www.halopublishing.com