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You don't necessarily have to be a fan of Johnny Cash or his music to enjoy Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash now onstage at Dickson's Renaissance Center in a professional production from The Gaslight Theatre. But you can be certain that when you leave the theater you will be a Johnny Cash fan of the highest order, humming the songs you've just heard performed by a remarkable group of artists.

CBS Television Studios (@CBSTVStudios) announced today the Ultimate HAWAII FIVE-0 fan contest, where five lucky winners will become social media ambassadors for HAWAII FIVE-0 and win a trip to Hawaii.

The Riverside Theatre is presenting its 13th Annual New York Family Arts Festival, a festival of interactive multicultural weekend activities for families to enjoy from Saturday, June 11 - Sunday, June 26 at the Theatre, 91 Claremont Ave.

May flowers with activity at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum. Come stroll our grounds, delight in Spring, and enjoy one of our fabulous programs.

May flowers with activity at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum. Come stroll our grounds, delight in Spring, and enjoy one of our fabulous programs.

Enjoy a friendly music-filled weekend at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) brings another acclaimed international hit to the Bay Area with the U.S. premiere of The Virtual Stage and Electric Company Theatre's production of Jean-Paul Sartre's No Exit. Adapted from the French by Paul Bowles and conceived and directed by Kim Collier, this production arrives fresh from sold-out performances across Canada. When a mysterious valet ushers three people into a shabby hotel room, they soon discover that hell isn't fire and brimstone at all-it's other people. Sartre's existential masterpiece, skillfully reimagined through the perspective of a series of hidden cameras, turns the stage into a cinema, and the audience into voyeurs, as a thrillingly staged 'live film' takes place before your eyes. Described as 'epic, voyeuristic, theater-as-film staging . . . spectacularly brilliant' by the Calgary Herald and 'diabolically inventive . . . a riveting theatrical event' by the Georgia Straight (Vancouver), No Exit plays April 7-May 1, 2011, at the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco). Press night is Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 8 p.m. Tickets (starting at $10) are available by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or at www.act-sf.org. Collier, who recently received the prestigious Siminovitch Prize, Canada's largest theater award, explains the impulses behind her vision for Sartre's oft-visited play: 'In this new vision for No Exit, the sense of entrapment and alienation is more complete and palpable. By creating a theatrical space around the hotel room that traditionally defined the perimeter, we are 'widening the frame' on Sartre's play. This gives us a platform to continue our investigations of the intersection of live theater and film, and to investigate how a silent, physical narrative can reframe an existing, well-known piece.' Electric Company Theatre, a leading force in Canada's flourishing experimental theater scene, has made a name for itself since 1996 for pieces that are rich in spectacle and adventurous in form. As in No Exit, the audience is at the center of the company's creative process, and the act of watching usually becomes a theme of their work. In this production of No Exit, the Valet ushers each of the three visitors into a bunker onstage, where they are locked in with multiple cameras that feed their actions to three oversized screens. The audience experiences their interactions closeup and in real time, while the Valet's outside world creates an illuminating juxtaposition and framework for the action captured on film. With such shows as Brief Encounter and The Black Rider, A.C.T. has received recognition for presenting the American premieres of many groundbreaking theatrical works. Beginning with 2005's The Overcoat, Artistic Director Carey Perloff has formed strong connections with such acclaimed Canadian artists as Peter Anderson (who starred in The Overcoat as well as A.C.T's The Tosca Project) and Morris Panych (who wrote and directed last season's Vigil). Collier says: 'This U.S. premiere is a product of a few years of great conversations and visits with Carey Perloff and the tremendous staff at A.C.T. Over time we discovered not only a shared vision for theater, but also a fantastic, supportive, and inspiring partner.' The original cast of this new interpretation of No Exit will be performing at A.C.T. for the U.S. premiere: Lucia Frangione as Estelle; Laara Sadiq as Inez; Andy Thompson, who is the founding artistic and managing director of The Virtual Stage and designed the video projections, as Cradeau; and Jonathon Young as the Valet. The creative team, also from the premiere production and the Canadian tour, include sound designer Brian Linds, costume designer Kirsten McGhie, scenic designer Jay Gower Taylor, and lighting designer John Webber. A.C.T. will offer numerous InterACT events-many of which are offered free of charge-in association with No Exit that will give patrons opportunities to get closer to the action while making a whole night out of their evening at the theater: * 10UP: World-Class Theater at Happy-Hour Prices: Apr. 7-17 Live it up with 10UP! Enjoy the Bay Area's best theater for only $10 a ticket for Balcony seats during select performances. The third-floor Sky Bar opens one hour before curtain-show up early and mingle with other theatergoers while you enjoy happy-hour drinks and soak up the historic charm of one of the most beautiful theaters in the country. * Audience Prologue, featuring director Kim Collier: Tue., Apr. 12, at 5:30 p.m. Get inside the artistic process with a free half-hour preshow discussion with Kim Collier. FREE and open to the public (no tickets required). * Bring What You Can/Pay What You Wish: Thu., Apr. 14, at 8 p.m. Pay any amount for your tickets when you bring nonperishable food donations for the San Francisco Food Bank (sffoodbank.org). Patrons are limited to two tickets per donated item, two tickets per person. Tickets go on sale at 6 p.m. the day of the performance. Sponsored by Bank of the West. * Theater on the Couch: Fri., Apr. 15, at 8 p.m. Join members of the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis for an exciting postperformance discussion that explores the psychological aspects of the show and addresses audience questions. * Audience Exchanges: Tue., Apr. 19, at 7 p.m. / Sun. Apr. 24, at 2 p.m. / Wed., Apr. 27, at 2 p.m. After the show, stick around for a lively Q&A session with the actors and artists who create the work onstage. * OUT with A.C.T.: Wed., Apr. 20, at 8 p.m. Ten-year anniversary! Meet the cast and enjoy free cocktails and treats at these popular LGBT parties. Visit www.act-sf.org/out for more information about OUT night. A.C.T.'s presentation of No Exit is made possible by executive producers Mrs. Albert Moorman and Mary and Steven Swig; producers Jeffrey W. and Jeri Lynn Johnson; and associate producers Nancy and Joachim Bechtle, Ronald Casassa, Myrkle and Madeline Deaton, Joan Eckart, Roberta and David Elliott, Vicki and David Fleishhacker, Dorothy A. Hyde, Charlie and Ann Johnson, Mr. Joel Krauska and Ms. Patricia Fox, Tim Mott, and Gary E. Roof and Douglas L. Light. A.C.T. would also like to acknowledge its 2010-11 season company sponsors: Priscilla and Keith Geeslin; Ambassador James C. Hormel and Mr. Michael P. Nguyen; Nancy Livingston and Fred Levin, The Shenson Foundation; Burt and Deedee McMurtry; Patti and Rusty Rueff; Kathleen Scutchfield; Mary and Steven Swig; Jeff and Laurie Ubben; and Susan A. Van Wagner.

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) is proud to announce its schedule for CCHA Championship Weekend in Detroit from March 17-20. With 'Four Days, Four Teams, Four Games, Something For Everyone', fans will have the opportunity to be involved and show support for their favorite CCHA team, as well as enjoy a variety of events and activities surrounding the weekend celebration. The 2011 CCHA Championship marks the 30th anniversary of the event being held at Joe Louis Arena. The first championship held at The Joe was in 1982 with Michigan State defeating Notre Dame, 4-1.

On Sunday mornings from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, features a lavish brunch that diners of all ages will enjoy. Over 1,200 people enjoy the delectable family-friendly brunch each week, known for its expansive selection, attentive staff and elegant setting.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) brings another acclaimed international hit to the Bay Area with the U.S. premiere of The Virtual Stage and Electric Company Theatre's production of Jean-Paul Sartre's No Exit. Adapted from the French by Paul Bowles and conceived and directed by Kim Collier, this production arrives fresh from sold-out performances across Canada. When a mysterious valet ushers three people into a shabby hotel room, they soon discover that hell isn't fire and brimstone at all-it's other people. Sartre's existential masterpiece, skillfully reimagined through the perspective of a series of hidden cameras, turns the stage into a cinema, and the audience into voyeurs, as a thrillingly staged 'live film' takes place before your eyes. Described as 'epic, voyeuristic, theater-as-film staging . . . spectacularly brilliant' by the Calgary Herald and 'diabolically inventive . . . a riveting theatrical event' by the Georgia Straight (Vancouver), No Exit plays April 7-May 1, 2011, at the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco). Press night is Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 8 p.m. Tickets (starting at $10) are available by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or at www.act-sf.org. Collier, who recently received the prestigious Siminovitch Prize, Canada's largest theater award, explains the impulses behind her vision for Sartre's oft-visited play: 'In this new vision for No Exit, the sense of entrapment and alienation is more complete and palpable. By creating a theatrical space around the hotel room that traditionally defined the perimeter, we are 'widening the frame' on Sartre's play. This gives us a platform to continue our investigations of the intersection of live theater and film, and to investigate how a silent, physical narrative can reframe an existing, well-known piece.' Electric Company Theatre, a leading force in Canada's flourishing experimental theater scene, has made a name for itself since 1996 for pieces that are rich in spectacle and adventurous in form. As in No Exit, the audience is at the center of the company's creative process, and the act of watching usually becomes a theme of their work. In this production of No Exit, the Valet ushers each of the three visitors into a bunker onstage, where they are locked in with multiple cameras that feed their actions to three oversized screens. The audience experiences their interactions closeup and in real time, while the Valet's outside world creates an illuminating juxtaposition and framework for the action captured on film. With such shows as Brief Encounter and The Black Rider, A.C.T. has received recognition for presenting the American premieres of many groundbreaking theatrical works. Beginning with 2005's The Overcoat, Artistic Director Carey Perloff has formed strong connections with such acclaimed Canadian artists as Peter Anderson (who starred in The Overcoat as well as A.C.T's The Tosca Project) and Morris Panych (who wrote and directed last season's Vigil). Collier says: 'This U.S. premiere is a product of a few years of great conversations and visits with Carey Perloff and the tremendous staff at A.C.T. Over time we discovered not only a shared vision for theater, but also a fantastic, supportive, and inspiring partner.' The original cast of this new interpretation of No Exit will be performing at A.C.T. for the U.S. premiere: Lucia Frangione as Estelle; Laara Sadiq as Inez; Andy Thompson, who is the founding artistic and managing director of The Virtual Stage and designed the video projections, as Cradeau; and Jonathon Young as the Valet. The creative team, also from the premiere production and the Canadian tour, include sound designer Brian Linds, costume designer Kirsten McGhie, scenic designer Jay Gower Taylor, and lighting designer John Webber. A.C.T. will offer numerous InterACT events-many of which are offered free of charge-in association with No Exit that will give patrons opportunities to get closer to the action while making a whole night out of their evening at the theater: * 10UP: World-Class Theater at Happy-Hour Prices: Apr. 7-17 Live it up with 10UP! Enjoy the Bay Area's best theater for only $10 a ticket for Balcony seats during select performances. The third-floor Sky Bar opens one hour before curtain-show up early and mingle with other theatergoers while you enjoy happy-hour drinks and soak up the historic charm of one of the most beautiful theaters in the country. * Audience Prologue, featuring director Kim Collier: Tue., Apr. 12, at 5:30 p.m. Get inside the artistic process with a free half-hour preshow discussion with Kim Collier. FREE and open to the public (no tickets required). * Bring What You Can/Pay What You Wish: Thu., Apr. 14, at 8 p.m. Pay any amount for your tickets when you bring nonperishable food donations for the San Francisco Food Bank (sffoodbank.org). Patrons are limited to two tickets per donated item, two tickets per person. Tickets go on sale at 6 p.m. the day of the performance. Sponsored by Bank of the West. * Theater on the Couch: Fri., Apr. 15, at 8 p.m. Join members of the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis for an exciting postperformance discussion that explores the psychological aspects of the show and addresses audience questions. * Audience Exchanges: Tue., Apr. 19, at 7 p.m. / Sun. Apr. 24, at 2 p.m. / Wed., Apr. 27, at 2 p.m. After the show, stick around for a lively Q&A session with the actors and artists who create the work onstage. * OUT with A.C.T.: Wed., Apr. 20, at 8 p.m. Ten-year anniversary! Meet the cast and enjoy free cocktails and treats at these popular LGBT parties. Visit www.act-sf.org/out for more information about OUT night. A.C.T.'s presentation of No Exit is made possible by executive producers Mrs. Albert Moorman and Mary and Steven Swig; producers Jeffrey W. and Jeri Lynn Johnson; and associate producers Nancy and Joachim Bechtle, Ronald Casassa, Myrkle and Madeline Deaton, Joan Eckart, Roberta and David Elliott, Vicki and David Fleishhacker, Dorothy A. Hyde, Charlie and Ann Johnson, Mr. Joel Krauska and Ms. Patricia Fox, Tim Mott, and Gary E. Roof and Douglas L. Light. A.C.T. would also like to acknowledge its 2010-11 season company sponsors: Priscilla and Keith Geeslin; Ambassador James C. Hormel and Mr. Michael P. Nguyen; Nancy Livingston and Fred Levin, The Shenson Foundation; Burt and Deedee McMurtry; Patti and Rusty Rueff; Kathleen Scutchfield; Mary and Steven Swig; Jeff and Laurie Ubben; and Susan A. Van Wagner.

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) is proud to announce its schedule for CCHA Championship Weekend in Detroit from March 17-20. With 'Four Days, Four Teams, Four Games, Something For Everyone', fans will have the opportunity to be involved and show support for their favorite CCHA team, as well as enjoy a variety of events and activities surrounding the weekend celebration. The 2011 CCHA Championship marks the 30th anniversary of the event being held at Joe Louis Arena. The first championship held at The Joe was in 1982 with Michigan State defeating Notre Dame, 4-1.

Enjoy a classy cabaret night of singing and stories with the Broadway Rabbi, this Wednesday, February 9th, 9:30PM at Cafe Yafo (11 Oley Zion, near the flea market).

February is Black History Month. Celebrate the rich culture and contributions of the African American with free programs the entire family will enjoy.

Temple Bar TradFest is welcoming families of all ages to join in the Festival celebrations this January with a host of events and performances to enjoy.

Temple Bar TradFest is welcoming families of all ages to join in the Festival celebrations this January with a host of events and performances to enjoy.

Temple Bar TradFest is welcoming families of all ages to join in the Festival celebrations this January with a host of events and performances to enjoy.

Seattle Center 2011 Festivals and Events Guide is now available. The 44-page pocket-sized hand book, produced by Seattle Center, contains listings and descriptions for numerous events, activities and initiatives happening at Seattle Center during the year.

Do you enjoy art, theater and music? Have you ever thought about posing on a stage? Do you enjoy being in the spotlight? And can you stand still for 90 seconds?

February is Black History Month. Celebrate the rich culture and contributions of the African American with free programs the entire family will enjoy.

Do you enjoy art, theater and music? Have you ever thought about posing on a stage? Do you enjoy being in the spotlight? And can you stand still for 90 seconds?

Located at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas officially opens its doors to the public for the first time tonight at 8 p.m. Pacific Time (4 a.m. GMT). The evening's festivities will include a first-look party for invited guests, followed by the traditional ceremonial first bet just before the doors open. At 11 p.m., the resort's first guests will enjoy an outdoor concert by Brandon Flowers, The Killers front man--a Las Vegas native. In a first-ever innovation for the legendary Las Vegas entertainment scene, the opening-night concert will be simulcast on The Cosmopolitan's marquee, meaning passersby on the Las Vegas Strip will be able to watch the concert live on its 65-foot-tall LED-display marquee.

This season, Mercury Baroque offers a refreshing approach to Handel's Messiah with three special programs. For the first time ever, Mercury Baroque hosts a Sing-Along performance of Handel's holiday masterpiece on Friday, December 10th at 8:00pm. Families and children alike will enjoy learning about the instruments of the orchestra and Handel's music itself during the Messiah for Families performance on Saturday, December 11th at 10:30am. Lastly, the orchestra performs the rarely heard original ‘Dublin' version of the Messiah on Saturday, December 11th at 8:00pm. A fun pre-concert lecture begins on Saturday at 7:15pm in the Wortham's Green Room.

This season, Mercury Baroque offers a refreshing approach to Handel's Messiah with three special programs. For the first time ever, Mercury Baroque hosts a Sing-Along performance of Handel's holiday masterpiece on Friday, December 10th at 8:00pm. Families and children alike will enjoy learning about the instruments of the orchestra and Handel's music itself during the Messiah for Families performance on Saturday, December 11th at 10:30am. Lastly, the orchestra performs the rarely heard original ‘Dublin' version of the Messiah on Saturday, December 11th at 8:00pm. A fun pre-concert lecture begins on Saturday at 7:15pm in the Wortham's Green Room.

Celebrate the world of theatrical costume design at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2nd annual BEHIND THE CURTAIN fundraiser on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 7 pm at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Get a close-up look at costumes from Steppenwolf's most popular productions - and even try them on! Sip on signature cocktails and enjoy appetizers as you explore each stage of costume design through interactive displays and demonstrations. Bid on rare Steppenwolf memorabilia and other one-of-a-kind items at the silent auction. And before you leave, enjoy a live fashion show featuring some of our most memorable pieces.

Highly acclaimed Harris Theater Resident Company, the River North Chicago Dance Company will kick off the second season of the Theater's wildly successful Eat to the Beat lunchtime series on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 12 pm. Designed to help break up the monotony of the workday, audience members are encouraged to enjoy their brown bag lunch while experiencing this exciting jazz-based company in a spectacular, one hour program that will include a sneak preview of a world premiere work by emerging choreographer Sidra Bell. (Park Grill box lunches are also available for advance purchase.) Individual tickets priced at $5, and a subscription to all four programs is $10, ensuring that the program is accessible for anyone to enjoy live dance. Tickets are available at the Harris Theater box office located in Millennium Park at 205 E. Randolph Dr., by calling 312-334-7777 or by visiting www.harristheaterchicago.org.