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As a physician-psychotherapist for 25 years, Dave MacQuarrie's main challenge while working with his clients was finding ways to encourage them to live authentically while completing the necessary therapeutic work given to them. Upon retirement, he discovered the ancient word acedia. He soon saw this word as the key to the psycho-spiritual state that prevents people from dealing with the crisis of climate change. "Acedia: The Darkness Within: (and the darkness of Climate Change)" (published by AuthorHouse) is a collection of his findings after the completion of a deep investigating into the ancient concept.

An official selection of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, MANHUNT tells the remarkable true story of the two-decade search for the world's most notorious terrorist. Directed by Greg Barker (HBO's 'Sergio'), the documentary debuts TONIGHT, MAY 1 (8:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Margaret Thatcher Projects presents Logical Expressions and Variations, a group show including works by 4 Contemporary artists who each incorporate the logical, rational and at times accidental reading of visual data by automated or organic systems in their artwork. In the processes of these artists there is a clear interest and idea that our contemporary lifestyle is no longer about digesting information through our sensors alone, but with the guidelines of technological advances at our hands as well.

Today we are talking to a versatile stage and screen actress who has scored in a number of unique roles on Broadway and around the country in addition to making a recent mark with her work on the Broadway-themed web series IT COULD BE WORSE - the passionate and compelling Alison Fraser. Discussing her vast resume and some of her most fondly remembered performances to date, Fraser opens up about her remarkable career thus far - including her work originating parts in IN TROUSERS, MARCH OF THE FALSETTOS, THE SECRET GARDEN, ROMANCE/ROMANCE, GUNMETAL BLUES, THE DIVINE SISTER and more - and looks ahead to her most recent projects, current, upcoming and beyond. Most importantly, Fraser details the finer points of LOVE THERAPY, the new Wendy Beckett play she stars in Off-Broadway and outlines her continuing collaboration onstage with the playwright, having previously starred in CHARITY CASE, as well as what we can expect from the realistic new drama, opening April 29. Additionally, Fraser sheds some light on her recent work in the world premiere of the Tennessee Williams play IN MASKS OUTRAGEOUS AND AUSTERE and how that led to her new solo revue, THE TENNESSEE WILLIAMS SONGBOOK. Plus, memories of appearing in GYPSY on Broadway with Patti LuPone and working with Arthur Laurents on that as well as his own final play, cameoing on SMASH, reflections on her memorable musical partnerships with husband Rusty Magee and noted FALSETTOS songwriter William Finn, as well as thoughts on the contemporary theatre scene and her various theatre-related web projects, favorite recent shows and much, much more!

Lori Bookstein Fine Art has announced an exhibition of recent work by Elena Sisto, 'Between Silver Light & Orange Shadow'. This is the artist's first solo-show with the gallery. The show will host its opening reception today, April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The work will be on view through May 25, 2013.

Lori Bookstein Fine Art has announced an exhibition of recent work by Elena Sisto, 'Between Silver Light & Orange Shadow'. This is the artist's first solo-show with the gallery. The show will host its opening reception on Thursday, April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The work will be on view through May 25, 2013.

This month, Keds new apparel line is launching at 150 Macy's stores nationwide and online at macys.com and Keds.com. The collection of sportswear separates is inspired by the brand's all-American heritage, featuring classically tailored staples that coordinate seamlessly with the Keds footwear line. Each month, fans of the collection can shop for new head-to-toe styles that will keep them feeling and looking good as they step out in style.

A lonely, down-on-her-luck waitress, Molly (Alexis Bledel), meets a handsome, quirky jewelry store clerk, Gus (Zachary Levi), and thinks that maybe - finally -- she's met Mr. Right, in REMEMBER SUNDAY, a new Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation. The movie premieres tonight, April 21, 9:00-11:00 p.m., ET on the ABC network.

A lonely, down?on?her?luck waitress meets a handsome, quirky jewelry store clerk and thinks that maybe, finally, she's met Mr. Right. The more Molly (Alexis Bledel) gets to know Gus (Zachary Levi), the more she's intrigued by him.

The Juilliard School presented an interesting program on the afternoon of April 7, 2013, at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre. Before I even start my review , I want to extend my congratulations to Lawrence Rhodes, the Juilliard Artistic Director, for his commitment and dedication in producing, what is in my mind, some of the best graduate dancers I have ever seen-and I've seen many of them over the years. These dancers are what we need in our artistic venues, whether as performers, or, as I hope, future administrators, teachers and choreographers. Time will tell. My only problem: will there be enough places for the dancers when they graduate? I hope so. When you scrutinize highly gifted college artists, you want them to exit, blazing and seething with their talent, ready to change the artistic world around them. By their ardor and enthusiasm, they only help to reinforce our country's need for greater commitment to the arts, which is sorely lacking and much needed. Mr. Rhodes, keep up the splendid work. I'm always watching your dancers.

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL opens tonight, April 14, 2013, at Broadway's The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street). Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL features a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Journey to a Brave New World by David Watts reveals the disturbing agendas of the world's elite.

An official selection of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, MANHUNT tells the remarkable true story of the two-decade search for the world's most notorious terrorist. Directed by Greg Barker (HBO's 'Sergio'), the documentary debuts WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 (8:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

The Affordable Art Fair docked inland at 18th street just west of 7th avenue on March 4 and set sail through March 7th.

David Richard Gallery will present 'Out Of Register, 1993 - 1998', the gallery's first solo exhibition for New Mexico-based artist Tom Martinelli, formerly of New York City. The exhibition will run through May 4, 2013 at the gallery located on 544 South Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, phone 505-983-9555 in the Santa Fe Railyard Arts District.

A new installation drawn from the Art Institute of Chicago's renowned collection of architecture and design explores the common ground between the two fields throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

This Upfront season, Investigation Discovery (ID), the leading mystery and suspense network on television, launches its largest-ever slate of original programming, designed to keep viewers coming back for more stories of revenge, betrayal and love gone horribly wrong.

Lynn Stein and Barry Kostrinsky begin a new adventure to share what we see, think and hear in and around the New York City art world. Lynn and Barry bring a wealth of art world experience; we are both artists and curators. Lynn, the artistic director in West Nyack at the Rockland Center of the Arts (ROCA), is a multi talented performer and Jazz singer as well as a visual artist in her own right. Barry cannot hold a tune to save his life.

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Today we are talking to an internationally celebrated performer who has scaled the highest heights of the music industry over the course of her incredibly impressive career and also inspired and originated a leading role in one of the most famous Broadway musicals of all time in the process, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - the refreshingly unique and singularly gifted Sarah Brightman. Granting a rare exclusive interview while preparing for the US debut of her new space-themed studio album, DREAMCHASER, Brightman reveals the impetus for the project and shares illuminating insights and opinions on the vast array of musical material, new and old, included on this idiosyncratic and immensely transporting new release - Paul McCartney to Sia and far beyond. Additionally, Brightman reveals plans for a promotional tour in support of DREAMCHASER and discusses some of the intriguing bonus tracks - including a song in Japanese. Also, Brightman takes a look back at her theatrical legacy and her role in the creation of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, sharing stories of rehearsing the original production with Hal Prince, Michael Crawford, Lloyd Webber and company as well as the musical's legacy as the world's most successful entertainment ever. Plus, Brightman offers remembrances of her spectacular appearances at PHANTOM 25 at the Royal Albert Hall as well as the recent Broadway anniversary and offers up insights on Lloyd Webber's PHANTOM sequel, LOVE NEVER DIES. All of that, memories of starring in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 50th Birthday Celebration, future plans, thoughts on GLEE and much, much more awaits in this career-spanning conversation!