John Spann calls out to his fellowmen to express their gratitude to the soldiers and servicemen who unselfishly fought for their country. More than just 'The Cap' (published by Xlibris) the discharged men receive, for Spann, what veterans need is genuine appreciation from their own homeland and people. This, adds the author, is his contribution to stop the veteran suicide and public violence that continue to rise.
Summer has never tasted better thanks to Cheeseburger in Paradise. The tropical bar and grill chain has just launched its Island Essentials menu, offering a delicious array of seasonal dishes, desserts and drinks through September 6. Highlights of the menu, which is available at all locations with the exception of Miramar Beach, FL and Myrtle Beach, SC, include:
Beck Center Youth Theater closes its 67th season with big The Musical May 13 - 22, 2016 in the Mackey Theater. Featuring 56 Beck Center students, audiences will follow the adventures of Josh Baskin as he discovers what it really means to be "big". Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are on sale now. A special matinee performance for 488 students on Thursday, May 19 is sold out.
Celebrities dressed in Western attire walked the red carpet last Saturday as Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura presented the American Premiere of the stage play THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE by Jethro Compton. Attendees included musician Jim Messina of Loggins & Messina, Poco and Buffalo Springfield and his beautiful wife Michaela; Golden Globe nominated actor Ted Neeley with his wife Leeyan and daughter Tessa; and Emmy Award-winning actor Joe Spano with his daughters Liana and Meili. Scroll down for photos from the opening night festivities!
Beck Center Teen Theater presents Bright Ideas by Cleveland's most prolific playwright Eric Coble, February 26-28 and March 4-6, 2016 in the Studio Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. A student matinee performance is 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 3. Tickets are on sale now. This production is rated PG-13 due to strong language.
Steven Reginald Tryk, a retired Navy service man, has completed his new book 'The Last Summer of World War II' a moving semi-autobiographical story about a boy in a California beach town during World War II and his daily routine of protecting his small beach neighborhood. With the help of two colorful characters, the boy discovers he can end the war, but to do so, he will have to put his own life in peril.
Beck Center Youth Theater presents the first production of their 2015-2016 season, A Little Princess, November 5-8, 2015, in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 6 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8. A special morning matinee open to the community, groups, and schools is 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 5. Tickets are now on sale by calling 216.521.2540 x10 or beckcenter.org
The Boston Gay Men's Chorus annual Pride concert on Sunday at Symphony Hall featured Special Guest Laura Benanti, the Tony Award-winning singer/actress, also known to television audiences for her roles on "Nashville" and "The Good Wife." In a program with selections ranging from musical theater greats like Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, and Stephen Sondheim, to pop artist Madonna and a newly commissioned piece, the BGMC and Benanti seemed to inspire each other to perform at the highest level of their combined vocal abilities, spiced up with some flashy dancing boys and refreshing comedy stylings by the guest artist.
Beck Center Youth Theater closes its 66th season with Oliver! May 15 - 24, 2015 on the Mackey Main Stage. Featuring 56 Beck Center students, audiences will follow the adventures of the young orphan, Oliver Twist, as he explores the streets of London. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A special student matinee performance will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 21. Tickets are on sale now.
Beck Center Teen Theater presents Chicago on the Mackey Main Stage today, February 20 - March 1, 2015. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Todays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. A special student matinee performance is at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 26. Tickets are on sale now. Beck Center has established a PG-13 rating for this piece.
Beck Center Teen Theater presents Chicago on the Mackey Main Stage February 20 - March 1, 2015. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. A special student matinee performance is at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 26. Tickets are on sale now. Beck Center has established a PG-13 rating for this piece.
Ray of Light Theatre, San Francisco's non-profit musical theatre company, presents the first show in their season of new musicals that explore the distant past. TRIASSIC PARQ brings dinosaurs, show tunes and sex changes together in this inventive new show that will have you laughing and crying all the way back to the prehistoric era.
Ray of Light Theatre, San Francisco's non-profit musical theatre company, presents the first show in their season of new musicals that explore the distant past. TRIASSIC PARQ brings dinosaurs, show tunes and sex changes together in this inventive new show that will have you laughing and crying all the way back to the prehistoric era.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company ('ARTIC'), the international hospitality subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding Company, one of Qatar's largest private diversified industry groups, today announced that ARTIC has acquired The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami, Florida for $213 million. The property will continue to be managed under a long-term agreement by Starwood Hotels and also continue to fly the St. Regis flag.
C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc, (CHG) announces its acquisition of Golden West Baking Company (GW), Gizella Pastry Ltd. (Gizella) and Les Boulangeries Rene, Inc. (LBR), the two former of which are located in Vancouver, B.C, and the latter located in Montreal, Quebec. The GW and LBR facilities produce buns, rolls and English muffins for the quick serve, foodservice and retail grocery channels while the Gizella bakery produces frozen dessert items such as cheesecakes, layer cakes, brownies and bars.
Beck Center Youth Theater presents the first production of their 65th anniversary season, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, tonight, November 7-10, 2013, on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 8 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10. A special student matinee performance is 10 a.m. today, November 7. Tickets are now on sale.
HOUSTON, Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Fuddruckers is celebrating the season with the introduction of its 'Autumn in a Bun' promotion, which showcases a freshly grilled, half-pound turkey burger topped with the soft bite of crumbled blue cheese and a generous serving of house made cranberry and apple chutney. The specialty item is available at all 62 locations around the country through December 31st, 2013. And guests can complete their feast with a fall-centric side of sweet potato fries for an additional charge.
Beck Center Youth Theater presents the first production of their 65th anniversary season, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, November 7-10, 2013, on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 8 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10. A special student matinee performance is 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 7. Tickets are now on sale.
Beck Center Youth Theater presents the first production of their 65th anniversary season, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, November 7-10, 2013, on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 8 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10. A special student matinee performance is 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 7. Tickets are now on sale.