If there's one New Year's greeting we don't use in the 'book biz,' it's 'many happy returns.' No returns are happy to us! (A little book publishing humour, folks.) That said, we at Coach House do wish you the best in 2014. Thanks for all your support in 2013 – you read and reviewed our books, came to our events, frequented our pop-up shop and generally made us feel like we were doing important work in the world of Canadian publishing. And with a Spring 2014 list (see the catalogue here) that includes Margaux Williamson, André Alexis, Harry Karlinsky, Elise Turcotte, Sina Queyras, Brecken Hancock, Jen Currin and Sean Dixon, we know 2014 is also going to be a banner year!
Nancy Panoch, author of the recently-released 'Accountable: The Joseph Usher Story,' will appear at a book signing at the Cedar Rapids Barnes & Noble (333 Collins Rd. NE, Building 1, Northland Square SC) on Saturday, January 25th at 1 p.m. Published by ExpertSubjects.com, 'Accountable: The Joseph Usher Story,' is a true historical crime mystery, set in 1903 Iowa. Panoch, a former Iowan who grew up in Chickasaw County, recounts the intertwined stories of Joseph Usher, her great-grandfather, and William Garrity, Usher's mysteriously murdered farmhand.
She sings. She acts. She simply shines. Broadway star Bernadette Peters returns to The Eccles Center stage for a special New Year's Eve performance, tonight, December 31. The Tony award winner tops off the holidays with sparkle and depth - both of which accompany the extraordinary talents of a remarkable chanteuse. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Penobscot Theatre Company, in celebration of its 40th Anniversary Season, proudly presents the wildly popular, Forever Plaid. Beginning on New Year's Eve, the original four Plaids will take the stage in this delightful 1950's doo-wop musical, for six performances only from today, December 31 - January 5.
New Year's Eve revelers will be presented with the ultimate house party tonight, Dec. 31 when comedian Ryan Stout hosts AXS TV's NEW YEAR'S BASH special.
To ring in the New Year, Chicago's Spectacle company, Redmoon, introduces New Year's Eve: Revolution, a festive evening of relentless elegance and wild imagination filled with Redmoon's unexpected interpretation of the classic New Year's Eve celebration. New Year's Eve: Revolution, directed by Alex Balestrieri and Joe Burgum, with Will Bishop and Producing Artistic Director Frank Maugeri, takes place at the company's Pilsen home at 2120 S. Jefferson Street, tonight, December 31 (New Year's Eve) beginning at 9 pm.
Actress Jennifer Garner stops by today's ELLEN and tells the host about her adorable children and whether she plans on having more with her handsome husband, Ben Affleck.
'Bridesmaid' star Melissa McCarthy stops by today's ELLEN and tells the host how much her parents, Sandy and Mike (who were in the audience to watch) are enjoying their retirement.
THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW earned a series high in total viewers the week of December 9th. Featuring the comic's annual 12 Days of Giveaways, as well as appearances by Lea Michele, Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson, the show delivered 4.4 million Total Viewers.
Lenny Kravitz stopped by this week's ELLEN to talk about his new designer line he is doing for Fred Segal. The singer also told the host how much he appreciates her design aesthetic.
The combination of Festival's talented dancers and the company's special attention to characterization throughout THE NUTCRACKER makes this production a wonderful Christmastime tradition for theatergoers of all ages.
Katy Perry brought a surprise guest with her on ELLEN - her new beau John Mayer! The two talked with the host about their recent video they made together.
In January, Brett Cohen's Fake Singer Pranks America went viral on YouTube, showcasing his successful parody on the music industry, and pop culture as whole.
Our intrepid cabaret columnist/reviewer Stephen Hanks catches up on some reviews of fall 2013 shows, including Mary Foster Conklin's BroadwayWorld.com Award nominated tribute to Fran Landesman, solo shows from Bernard Dotson, Gary Crawford, and Lauren Glazer, and a duo show from Alison Nusbaum and Jackie Kristel.
InterAct Theatre Company will usher in 2014 with the second production of their 26th season - the Philadelphia premiere of Johnna Adams' riveting Gidion's Knot. In the play, Adams confronts us with 'perhaps the most complicated kind of 'knot' (San Gabriel Valley Tribune) as a grieving mother arrives at her son's school looking for answers following his sudden death and challenges his teacher and audiences alike to seek an answer to the age old question of nature versus nurture, as well as posing many other difficult questions.
