Sage News

Rachael Sage's Blue Roses is set for release today, November 4th, 2014 in the U.S.

This November and December 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.

Cooking Channel gets in the holiday spirit with special Holiday Feast with Kelis on Sunday, December 7th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmET, when Kelis Rogers visits her favorite local markets and cooks up a fabulous holiday menu with her family and friends.

Celebrating a milestone 125th Anniversary Season, Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University will open its doors for the entire community beginning tonight, October 31 with the first film in the 'Made in Chicago' Movie Series, 'Chicago,' and continuing on November 9 with Family Fun Day where all are welcome to experience the magic of the Auditorium Theatre while enjoying interactive activities, exciting crafts, special tours and more. Both events are free and open to the public.

Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!, the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up starring Peter Story, is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray, will play Duke Energy Center, this weekend, October 31 - November 1, 2014.

Grammy and Tony Award-winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik makes his long-awaited return to singing stand-alone pop songs in his City Winery debut. Sheik has released seven albums, and his song 'Barely Breathing' spent a record 55 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.

IMG/Poe Boy/Atlantic recording artist Flo Rida has announced an array of activity surrounding his hot new single. 'G.D.F.R. (Feat. Sage the Gemini & Lookas)' is available now at all DSP's http://smarturl.it/GDFR.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ DG Publishing announces the upcoming release of Discovering Your True Worth: Awakening New Possibilities by Rev. Dr. Gordon Van Namee. An extraordinary guide that presents a Christ-centered approach to finding true worth, Discovering Your True Worth will be available where fine books are sold on November 18, 2014.

Today we are talking to a world famous triple-threat star of stage and screen who first shot to fame in the 1980s as the first African American Miss America and found considerable success as a recording artist and actress thereafter, the divine Vanessa Williams. Sharing sage wisdom from her life and career as well as reflecting on many of her most popular properties to date, Williams reveals some of her many secrets to success while also looking ahead to next month's hotly anticipated all-star concert presentation of legendary Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein musical SHOW BOAT, co-starring Julian Ovenden, Norm Lewis, Jane Alexander and many more along with the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Ted Sperling. Also, Williams shares her enthusiasm for setting out to create new renditions of some of SHOW BOAT's most noted selections, including 'Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man Of Mine'. Additionally, Williams opens up about her multiple musical theatre endeavors highlighting the work of Stephen Sondheim, including the Tony Award-winning 2002 Best Revival production of INTO THE WOODS and the recent original revue SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM. Plus, Williams details her ongoing participation in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, after having starred in the well-received Broadway production last season and now finishing up headlining the Los Angeles production before bringing the drama to Boston. All of that, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN memories, saving Audra McDonald's wedding day and much, much more with one of Broadway's brightest stars!

'There's nothing not to like,” says photographer/author, Kim Weiss about her first book, Sunrise, Sunset: 52 Weeks of Awe & Gratitude (HCI Books – today, October 28, 2014-– ISBN; 9780757318085-- $10.95). 'Odd as it is to go from publicist to 'author,' I was compelled to share the sense of awe I get to experience every day from my 14th floor terrace.”

On Saturday, October 25, 2014 at imagineNATIVE's Awards Show and Reception at The Revival, the esteemed Sun Jury and Moon Jury considered film, video, audio, and new media works from Canadian and international Indigenous artists to select winners in 18 categories with over $27,000 in cash and $7,500 of in-kind services.

Visitors to the second annual Life is Beautiful Festival (today, Oct 24-26) will enjoy three days of exciting pop-up events, intimate culinary demonstrations and hands-on appearances by some of the world's best chefs. Life is Beautiful's culinary program is unlike any other multi-day festival in the country, with a laser focus on providing the best food and beverage experience possible, with food created by real chefs and drinks crafted by true bar professionals. Here is a look at what guests can expect to dig into this year. Eat, drink and be merry.

The National Chinese Opera and Dance Company (CNODDC) celebrate the wisdom and life journey of Confucius in this grand dance drama CONFUCIUS that will premiere on Tuesday 18 November at Sydney's State Theatre.

Red House Arts Center will present the Syracuse Premiere of The Penguin Tango, an original comedy by Stephen Svoboda. The show will run from today, October 23rd through November 1st.

Rabbi David Baron, Founder of the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre announced today, 'Three million dollars was raised at on Sunday evening, October 12, 2014 at our Inaugural Gala Fundraiser, A FABULOUS NIGHT for The Beverly Hills Performing Arts Center and the Temple of the Arts. Funds will be used to support a new Children's Screening Series for underserved kids at the Steve Tisch Cinema Center at the Saban Theatre, as well as other community projects and for the final stages of preservation, modernization and restoration of the historic Saban Theatre. Funds will also initiate a new 10,000 square foot education and entertainment complex.'

Bobby Flay hosts all-star special Thanksgiving at Bobby's this holiday season, complete with favorite recipes, delicious tips and expert culinary advice to help viewers prepare for their own upcoming feast.

The O'Shaughnessy presents TU Dance as the celebrated dance company opens its 11th performance season with a world premiere work by renowned Icelandic choreographer Katrín Hall, commissioned by The O'Shaughnessy.

After 16 years, the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University welcomes back Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) to Chicago as part of its 125th Anniversary Season celebration, November 21 - 23, 2014.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Monday night's Jeff Awards at the Drury Lane, and 'Amazing Grace' at the BOAT! Plus 2014's other Broadway In Chicago shows, The Grinch at the Chicago Theatre, local productions of 'Parade,' 'Camelot' and 'Mary Poppins,' the new 'A Christmas Memory,' and the sold-out Humanities Festival tribute to the Tonys!

Grammy and Tony Award-winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik makes his long-awaited return to singing stand-alone pop songs in his City Winery debut. Sheik has released seven albums, and his song "Barely Breathing" spent a record 55 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.