Writing takes many forms and can capture the imagination of both the writer and the reader. A longtime writer - and former newspaper editor - shares his writing in this new collection of essays, fiction, columns and observations. Author Dirk Q. Allen explores the mysterious death of a young Army sergeant, offers three novel excerpts, observations, a lecture on journalism and commentary on a variety of subjects, including Santa Claus.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade is proud to announce that John Goodwin, President of Galaxy Press, Inc. has been appointed President, Hollywood Christmas Parade Advisory Board for Community and Celebrity Outreach.
In what appears to be the first ever wedding ceremony at an art fair, the Kevin Berlin, internationally renowned painter and performance who just flew in from Italy, tied the knot with his long-time true love, Snow White. Palm Springs is one of the Nation's most popular and memorable locations for a wedding and honeymoon, the artist selected the Palm Springs Fine Art Fair as the perfect time and setting for the nuptials. Kevin Berlin, the true romantic and ideologically ingenious groom, who is friends with Santa Claus and The Easter Bunny, has courted his adoring bride-to-be for years. Indeed, he has memorialized his passion in several of his works. Check out the photos below!
Classic Youth Plays, publisher of pioneering and classic children's plays, announces their recent publishing of new acting editions of the Federal Theatre Project's Youth Plays.
Aria Entertainment is delighted to announce first casting today for the second annual From Page To Stage Festival, a season of new musical theatre at the Landor Theatre from Monday 10 February to Sunday 9 March 2014. Full casting is now confirmed for the Season's three showcase readings of Merman's Apprentice, Claus The Musical and The Return of the Soldier, as well as the repertory cast for three Showcase Nights of musicals in development. Final casting for the two Headline Musicals Before The Night Is Through and The Mistress Cycle will be announced next week.
The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) has announced that they will be welcoming deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons to enjoy a performance of their hit holiday show 'I Saw Daddy Marry Santa Claus' with the help of professional ASL interpreters (Tarra Grammenos, plus a second interpreter TBA). This ASL-interpreted show will be today, January 25, 2014 at 5pm and will take place at the Brave New Workshop Theatre main stage at 824 Hennepin Ave in downtown Minneapolis.
'This broadcast and webcast event was the perfect way to spread the word about Andres' Inaugural Season to an even broader audience and build upon the momentum generated from our Centennial Season,' said Houston Symphony Executive Director and CEO Mark C. Hanson. 'It symbolizes our commitment to innovation, community partnerships, and becoming more relevant to even more Houstonians. We're grateful to Houston Public Media for collaborating on this important and exciting announcement.'
The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) has announced that they will be welcoming deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons to enjoy a performance of their hit holiday show 'I Saw Daddy Marry Santa Claus' with the help of professional ASL interpreters (Tarra Grammenos, plus a second interpreter TBA). This ASL-interpreted show will be on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 5pm and will take place at the Brave New Workshop Theatre main stage at 824 Hennepin Ave in downtown Minneapolis.
General Director Speight Jenkins announced the singers selected for Seattle Opera's popular International Wagner Competition on August 7, 2014, where emerging artists will go head-to-head American Idol style.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially for the Group Repertory Theatre Company, which for more than three decades has provided holiday cheer for children-in-need.
Woe to anyone who shoots their eye out, for not being able to see A Christmas Story: The Musical at the Woodlawn would be a tragedy. Though their 2012 non-musical production of the classic Holiday film was joyous, this version is superior.
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Demi Lovato took to the stage at this year's Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade in Anaheim, California and treated fans to a live rendition of 'Let It Go', from the soundtrack of Disney's hit animated film 'Frozen' now in theaters.
Award-winning actors Neil Patrick Harris and Nick Cannon will join television anchor Lara Spencer in the holly jolly spotlight today, Dec. 25, 2013, to host the 'Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade' television special.
'LIVE's' celebration culminates today, December 24, when the hosts present 'LIVE with Kelly and Michael Cozy Christmas Eve.'
Las Vegas headliners and Australia's most successful male vocal group Human Nature has released its first ever Christmas album both in the Asian Pacific and the North American territories. Human Nature's longstanding relationship with Sony Music Australia continues as the 14-song “Human Nature – The Christmas Album” CD and digital release is distributed on the Sony Music Australia label throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Universal Music Enterprises released Human Nature's 7-song digital EP “Dreaming of a White Christmas” to the rest of the world. The critically acclaimed album has achieved platinum status following its November 8 release in Australia and is currently #4 on the Australian ARIA charts.
On December 21 at 2:00PM in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute presented A Charlie Brown Christmas in a special holiday Family Concert with The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke. The staged concert version of Charles M. Schulz's iconic television special brought the beloved Peanuts characters to life through special choreography performed by dancers from New York Theatre Ballet and child actors from TADA! Youth Theater. Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Sesame Street) narrates the heart-warming story, underscored by the music of Vince Guaraldi, performed by The New York Pops and Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA. Check out a look back below!
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents its annual holiday concert, Home for the Holidays, today and tomorrow, December 21 and 22 at the Tivoli Theatre.
Continuing December 20, 2013 at 8:00 PM, The New York Pops will present an evening full of holiday cheer at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage with Ashley Brown and Essential Voices USA. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke - described byThe New York Times as a 'polished, welcoming host' who is 'young and vigorous, with a playful attitude' - will lead the orchestra and guest artist Ashley Brown in a festive concert featuring traditional favorites and new holiday hits. Below, check out photos from the show!
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