Today we are all more alert to dangers (real and imaginary) and to abuses of surveillance. But what if "suspicious activity" is seen in neighbors who are close friends? Who do you "Say Something" to? And if the authorities asked you to help spy on those friends secretly, how would you feel?
This year, combined Hanukkah-Thanksgiving recipes are everywhere, as people celebrate the alignment of two major holidays. In 2013, the second night of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 28.) Some are referring to this year's unique Hanukkah-Thanksgiving crossover as "Thanksgivukkah." Thanksgivukkah will not happen again for 70,000 years, so BigOven's editorial team encourages home cooks to embrace the meeting of these holidays by combining scrumptious ingredients to make new creations.
Fresh from Broadway, PCPA will be one of the first regional theatres in the nation to produce Mary Poppins, the magical high-flying family-musical that is perfect for this holiday season. It plays tonight, November 7 - December 22, 2013 in the newly renovated Marian Theatre.
The much beloved Chicago tradition of the presentation of THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER returns to Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, previewing November 27, opening Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m., and running through December 29, 2013. The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming musical story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. Hailed as 'A sacred part of a Chicago Christmas!' by The Chicago Tribune, the production features a powerful, moving story, an exquisite score of original music and traditional holiday favorites, and a company of 25 actors and musicians. The production is helmed by the Jeff-award winning team of L. Walter Stearns (Director), Eugene Dizon (Musical Director) and Brenda Didier (Choreographer).
November 6, 2013 – East Providence, RI – On the Saturday evening before Thanksgiving, friends of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School will transform Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet into an authentic jazz club as they gather for the Philharmonic's Annual Celebration of Music. “Stompin' at the Phil: An Evening with the Giants of Jazz” will offer cocktails, dinner and dancing with four groups of musicians showcasing a variety of jazz styles through the years. Event chairs are Anne Sage and Jesse Sgro, and Mark and Catherine Gim. Honorary chairs are Marjorie and Robert Catanzaro, Ellen and Charles Collis, and Robert and Marie Petrarca. Nortek is a Presenting Sponsor of the event. Tickets are $250; sponsorships begin at $3,000.
DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Centre Regina, marking the debut of Hilton Worldwide's globally-renowned hotel brand into the market. The hotel, formerly the Regina Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, unveils property-wide upgrades following a 10-month, multi-million dollar renovation that includes a total refurbishment of its 235 guest rooms, 18,000 square feet of flexible conference space and a new full-service restaurant. The hotel is owned and operated by SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts.
The will of God is a constant mystery to all believers and it takes year of study and dedication to fully comprehend the sheer magnificence of God's will. In 'Granny Annie's Sayings' author Annie K. Knighten has compiled her hard-earned wisdom through the many years she spent as a devout Christian and dedicated student of the Bible.
Natya Dance Theatre, Chicago's critically-acclaimed and longest running Dance Company rooted in the Indian dance-theater technique of Bharata Natyam, returns to the Harris Theater with the World Premiere of The Seventh Love, an exploration of love in eastern teachings based on the life of the god Krishna. The Seventh Love is conceived by Natya Associate Artistic Director Krithika Rajagopalan in collaboration with David Kersnar, a founding member of Chicago's Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre, and is written and directed by Kersnar and choreographed by Natya Founder and Artistic Director Hema Rajagopalan. Natya presents The Seventh Love in one performance only at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Street, tonight, November 2 at 7:30 pm.
Featured Events: Friday, November 1 7pm • Kim Henderson • That Kind of Girl This collection ponders the ways girls and women find themselves defined. The author appears with Ann Cummings and her book Red Ant House. More»
The Community College of Baltimore County mounts its annual Fall Dance Concert to highlight the progress of students in the CCBC Dance Company as well as showcase original works choreographed by CCBC Dance faculty and guest artists.
American Blues Theater, one of Chicago's oldest Equity ensemble, and Producing Director Gwendolyn Whiteside are proud to announce the return of the critically acclaimed It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!, directed by Marty Higginbotham, now at its new venue: the mainstage of the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., November 22 - December 29. Pink Previews, where tickets sales benefit the Lynn Sage Foundation for breast cancer research, are Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The press/opening night performance is Sunday, Nov. 24 at 2:30 p.m. The running time is approximately 90 minutes. Tickets are $19-$49 and are on sale now through the box office 773.404.7336 or online at americanbluestheater.com. The performance schedule is Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Additional holiday performances are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8 and 15 at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22 at 5:30 p.m. Limited complimentary parking is available at the former Children's Memorial Hospital lot, 2316 N. Lincoln Ave. For more information visit www.americanbluestheater.com.
At Esquire Network, we understand that men have a wide range of interests and passions. But one thing we know for sure: men love women. WOMEN WE LOVE, a one-hour original special based on the popular monthly feature in Esquire magazine, celebrates the year's most fascinating and captivating women when it premieres on Tuesday, November 19 at 8p e/p.
Horse Trade Theater Group will present Less Than Rent Theatre's World Premiere of HOW LTR STOLE CHRISTMAS, a late-night smorgasbord of short plays, musical guests, and variety acts from all over the city curated by the LTR staff. The show will run Tuesdays, December 3rd, 10th, & 17th at The Kraine Theater (85 E 4th St. between 2nd Ave and Bowery) at 9pm. Tickets ($10) are available online at www.horseTRADE.info or by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444.
Sechs Vorstellungen von 'Tanzperspektiven' * ein vierteiliger Abend mit Werken von David Dawson, Helen Pickett, Jean-Christophe Maillot und Patrick de Bana * mit zahlreichen Rollendebuts stehen ab 2. November 2013 (weitere Vorstellungen am 9., 14., 21., 22. November sowie am 3. Dezember) auf dem Spielplan der Wiener Staatsoper.
DENVER, Oct. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Two of downtown Denver's top hotels The Oxford Hotel and the Embassy Suites Denver Downtown Convention Center are welcoming the Denver Art Museum's blockbuster new Passport to Paris exhibit to town with special offers that include two VIP exhibit tickets that allow guests to bypass any lines.
Taproot Theatre presents Le Club Noel, an original Christmas play by Seattle playwrights and performers Candace and Sam Vance. Step into a 1930's Parisian Cabaret and fall under the spell of Le Club Noel, where the band is hot and the songs sung by a beautiful chanteuse. Together they create music to awaken love in the coldest of hearts. With money scarce, and WWII on the horizon, this close-knit band of musicians reminds us that Christmas has always been a time for miracles. Associate Artistic Director Karen Lund directs Le Club Noel which opens on November 29 and runs through December 28 with low-price previews on November 22 and 23 and a pay-what-you-can performance on November 27. Early bird pricing is available for performances on December 4 and 5.
In her publishing debut Beth Bridges, the Networking Motivator explains how anyone can use her plan to build their own highly responsive and powerful network. In addition, she has developed the Five Part Networking Success Planner to accompany this book and provide a template for success. 'Networking on Purpose' defines the single most important purpose of networking and outlines specific and actionable steps that will help anyone grow their business or develop their career. For new business owners, sole proprietors, independent sales agents, corporate executives and managers, solopreneurs and network marketers , 'Networking on Purpose' is the key to success in business.
More than a book of stories about hunting and fishing, 'Ten Was The Deal' is about coming of age in the South. Set in pine woods, along Piedmont streams, in Lowcountry fields, or along the coast of the Carolinas, 'Ten Was The Deal' reveals a boy's journey to manhood through stories such as: turkey hunting with a grandfather, duck hunting with a dad, and sharing his first kiss with a fishing buddy.
Rachael Sage returns to the renowned Cafe Carlyle - known for featuring top musical talents such as Woody Allen, Cyndi Lauper and Judy Collins - on Thursday, November 21st to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of her album 'Public Record'.
People everywhere describe their relationships with brands of all kinds in deeply personal ways - they hate their bank, love their smartphone, and think the cable company is out to get them.
