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Adventure Film Festival 2018 in Boulder, Colorado announces its official selections.

Tickets are now on sale for the final four Philly POPS shows of the 40thAnniversary 2018-19 concert season - POPS Rocks: The '80s, Uptown Nights with Byron Stripling, Cole Porter's Broadway: Too Darn Hot and American Bandstand: A Philadelphia Story. Tickets for all shows start at $35.

The 62nd BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® today announces its full programme, featuring a diverse selection of 225 feature films from both established and emerging talent. This 12-day celebration of cinema illustrates the richness of international filmmaking, with films to delight and entertain audiences, and also films that probe and interrogate issues of significance.

The Ford Theatres presents the world premiere of moon& by szalt (dance co) on Sunday, August 26 at 8:30pm as part of its IGNITE @ the FORD! series.  Mirrored by the eight phases of the moon, moon& is a new evening-length work by szalt (dance co.)'s Founding Artistic Director Stephanie Zaletel. The piece will premiere under the light of the full moon and will feature an all-female company of six world-class dancers paired with electro-acoustic composers Louis Lopez and Jonathan Snipes performing live.

If you have kids, or just a love of children's theater, you may have noticed that TheaterWorksUSA-and, yes, after a rebranding, that is how to write it-is not presenting its free summer theater in New York this year. The program has happened almost every year since 1989, but not this one.

Food Network gets competitive this August testing contestants of all ages and abilities on their cooking, grilling and baking skills! Kicking off the action on Sunday, August 5th at 8pm is the premiere of Ultimate Summer Cook-Off hosted by Eddie Jackson and featuring six competitors taking on America's summertime favorites in a bid for the grand prize and backyard bragging rights. Then, it is the grand finale of Food Network Star when Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay crown the winner on Sunday, August 5th at 9pm. Then, a new season of Kids Baking Championship begins on Monday, August 6th at 9pm, when hosts Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman give nine young bakers the chance to compete for the title and $25,000 prize. Cupcake designer Ashley Foxen is taking viewers inside her New York City bakery, where she is known for making some of the most unique and imaginative cupcakes in the world, on the new seriesReality Cupcakes premiering with back to back episodes on Monday, August 6th at 10pm and 10:30pm. Next,Anne Burrell and Robert Irvine are putting a new class of recruits through the ringer on a new season ofWorst Cooks in America premiering Sunday, August 12th at 9pm. Two serious summer competitions come to an epic close when a final winner is named on the season finales of Chopped: Grill Masters on Tuesday, August 28th at 9pm and The Great Food Truck Race on Thursday, August 30th at 9pm. Andrew Zimmern is keeping the food truck spirit alive as he searches the country for the most passionate food truck owners with a secret prize of $10,000 on the line in the all-new series Big Food Truck Tip premiering Wednesday, August 29th at 10pm. Also in primetime, catch new episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Comfort Food Tour, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games and Triple D Nation. In daytime,get the latest recipes, food trends and kitchen secrets on the new series Let's Eat premiering Sunday, August 12th at 11am. Also in daytime, don't miss premieres of Girl Meets Farm, The Kitchen, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha's Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com serves up all-new series, summer recipes perfect for Labor Day and fun back to school snacks. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.

The Hollywood Encore! Producers' Awards returns for the ninth year with extended runs of the best of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, starting June 28 thru the end of July at fourteen Hollywood venues. Produced by Matthew Quinn, this year's extensions feature an exciting selection of exceptional ensemble and solo work. With multiple shows per venue each weekend, the action-packed atmosphere of the Hollywood Fringe Festival vibe will continue through July.

The Hollywood Encore! Producers' Awards returns for the ninth year with extended runs of the best of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, running June 28 thru August 31, 2018 at at twelve Hollywood venues. Produced by Combined Artform, this year's extensions feature an exciting selection of exceptional ensemble and solo work at Actors Company, Aeriform Arts Studios, LA LGBT Center, Lounge Theatre, McCadden Place Theatre, Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre, Studio C, Studio/Stage, The Complex Hollywood, The New Collective, Three Clubs, and Thymele Arts. With multiple shows per venue each weekend and the special deals and gatherings at Three Clubs bar, the action-packed atmosphere of the Hollywood Fringe Festival vibe will continue through August.

After two exhilerating days and five individual competitions that tested the strength and talent of fifteen of the top bartenders in the US , the United States Bartenders' Guild (USBG) World Class Sponsored by Diageo has named Laura Newman as the 2018 U.S. Bartender of the Year. Hosted for the first time at Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Kentucky, home to Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, the acclaimed competition brought together the best bartenders across the country who represent the craft and elevation of the art of cocktail creation with the ultimate goal of representing the US at the global competition, which will be held in Berlin in October.

The Playhouse On Park production of The Diary of Anne Frank, based on a new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman and directed by well-known New York actor, Ezra Barnes, is up for four major awards at this year's Connecticut Critics Circle Awards being presented on June 11th, at the Westport Country Playhouse.

Nearly 60 years ago, Canadian oil workers made the trek to the Lone Star State, bringing with them their whisky of choice, Crown Royal. Known for its regal history and distinguished flavor, Crown Royal became a mainstay in Texas and has left its mark with innumerable Texas fans. Today, Crown Royal is giving back to Texas with its first ever limited-edition release of Crown Royal Texas Mesquite.

Rob Ruggiero, Producing Artistic Director announced today that TheaterWorks  will present the Westport Country Playhouse's acclaimed production of THE INVISIBLE HAND by Ayad Akhtar, May 24 through June 23, 2018.  THE INVISIBLE HAND is the fourth show of TheaterWorks 32nd Season.

Rob Ruggiero, Producing Artistic Director announced today that TheaterWorks  will present the Westport Country Playhouse's acclaimed production of THE INVISIBLE HAND by Ayad Akhtar, May 24 through June 23, 2018.  THE INVISIBLE HAND is the fourth show of TheaterWorks 32nd Season.

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 43 rd annual Gracie Awards to take place May 22 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The event will recognize such esteemed honorees as Ashley Judd, Billie Jean King, Claire Danes, Elizabeth Marvel, Hoda Kotb, Issa Rae, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Katie Couric, Megan Mullally, Pam Oliver, Reese Witherspoon, and Shirley Strawberry, along with some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media. Local and student award winners will be recognized at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 27 at Cipriani in New York City.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar has brought back the $1 margarita, famously known as the DOLLARITA, to restaurants nationwide for the entire month of April. Served on the rocks and made with tequila and margarita mix, you'll be able to ring in spring and celebrate the return of warmer weather by saving on a neighborhood favorite.

Patrick Fitzwater's Memphis keeps the dance swaying, the blues sinful, and the singing like a demon possessed.

Rubicon Theatre presents a timely and trenchant production of Shakespeare's tragedy KING LEAR as the centerpiece of the company's 20th Anniversary Season. Directed by Co-Founder James O'Neil, the production features a 20-member cast led by acclaimed actor and company memberGeorge Ball, who has starred in previous Rubicon productions of All My Sons, Man of La Mancha, and Jacques Brel… (New York, L.A., and international companies of the latter).

As the official airline sponsor of Friday Night Sound Waves, Southwest will present nine performances during the 2018 season, beginning Friday, April 6, and concluding with the final show of the season, November 2, 2018. Once again, guests attending will be able to enjoy the airline's signature snacks, and kick back in a re-imagined open seating beachside lounge and game zone. One very popular reward for attendees also makes a comeback, with the opportunity to enter for a chance to win round trip air travel in the #WannaGetAway Giveaway sweepstakes, hosted by Southwest. On select dates, throughout the season, those attending the free beachside concert series may stop by the Southwest Counter and register* between 6:00 pm. and 8:15 p.m. for the opportunity to enter for a chance to win round trip air travel and embark on an adventure anywhere Southwest flies, including the carrier's eleven new nonstop destinations from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Winners must be present to claim that evening during the performer's second set. 'We are truly honored to have Southwest Airlines back for a second year as our official airline partner, as their brand is in synergy with our audience, who are smart, fun, easy-going, carefree and conscientious,' said Arianne Glassman, producer of the live music series. 'The return of the #WannaGetAway Giveaway sweepstakes is another way they are spreading the love with concert goers visiting our Hub in Fort Lauderdale Beach, by providing them the opportunity to travel to any destination out of Southwest's Hub at the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.' With spring and summer travel plans in the making, the timing of the #WannaGetAway Giveaway Sweepstakes could not be more perfect, especially considering the first giveaway on Friday, April 6 coincides with a performance by Edan Archer, one of the airline's former finalists in the 'Artist On The Rise' contest competing for a chance to perform at the Destination Red Rocks event, as well as having performed a 'Live at 35' inflight concert. Additional presenting nights affording the opportunity to register for a chance to win include performances by Oriente (April 13); Valerie Tyson Band (April 27); All Access (May 25); Spred the Dub (July 6) and the season finale with Mr. Nice Guy on November 2. Still in need a special gift for Mom, Dad or a recent Grad? Three more opportunities to win air travel take place during Southwest's presenting nights at the Mother's Day performance with Ladies of Soul on May 11; 'School's Out for Summer' concert with School of Rock on June 8, and the Disco Dad first day of summer concert with Gypsy Lane on June 22. 'At Southwest, we aim to connect people to what is most important in their lives,' said Southwest Airlines Senior Vice President Hospitality and Operations who serves as the airline's Executive Ambassador of Ft. Lauderdale. 'Our work of connecting our Customers to meaningful moments continues beyond the airport and into the communities we serve. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Friday Night Sound Waves.' Funding for Friday Night Sound Wave is provided in major part by the businesses on Fort Lauderdale Beach and Beach Business Improvement District (BID), along with series partners Southwest Airlines, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Entercom Radio stations 102.7 The Beach, 104.3 The Shark, 101.5 Lite, KISS 99.9, and Florida Power & Light. To view the complete series lineup and additional details on Southwest Airlines #WannaGetAway giveaway and other sponsors nightly prizes and contests, visit www.fridaynightsoundwaves.com. *Sweepstakes Rules: No Purchase Necessary to Enter or Win. A Purchase Will Not Increase Your Chances of Winning. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of 48 contiguous U.S. and D.C. (excluding Rhode Island) age 19 or older at time of entry. Limit one entry per person per date. All fields must be completed. Approximate retail value of each prize: $400. To enter and for complete details and Official Rules, see Southwest Airlines activation location at Friday Night Sound Waves. By entering, information collected will be used in accordance with Sponsor's Privacy Policy (www.southwest.com/privacy). Sponsor: Southwest Airlines Co., 2702 Love Field Drive, Dallas, Texas 75235. The following specifies the entry dates and times for each of the eight Southwest Airlines Friday Night Sound Waves Wanna Get Away Sweepstakes: 5:45 p.m. ET to 8:15 p.m. ET on April 6, April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25, June 8, June 22, July 6, and November 2, 2018. About Southwest Airlines Co. In its 47th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 56,000 Employees to a Customer base topping 120 million passengers annually, in recent years. Southwest became the nation's largest domestic air carrier in 2003 and maintains that ranking based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded. During peak travel seasons, Southwest operates more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 100 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. Southwest has announced its intention to sell tickets in 2018 for service to Hawaii, subject to requisite governmental approvals.

A brand new season of West End musicals, gripping dramas, dynamic dance and one night concerts will go on sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Highlights include the return of the phenomenally successful smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD, a major new production of DOCTOR DOLITTLE THE MUSICAL, Belinda Lang and Oliver Cotton in DUET FOR ONE, Joe Pasquale, Russell Watson, Doreen Tipton's brand new live show DOREEN'S BIG TOP and the National Theatre return in 2019 with MACBETH.

Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA; Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director) announces the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's tragicomedy The Winter's Tale, directed by OBIE Award-winner Arin Arbus. The production plays March 13-April 15, 2018, at Polonsky Shakespeare Center (262 Ashland Place), TFANA's home in the Brooklyn Cultural District.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats' new track "Coolin' Out"  featuring Lucius  premieres today-listen to the song here. "Coolin' Out" appears on the band's highly anticipated new album, Tearing at the Seams, out March 9 onStax Records. The record is available for pre-order here: http://found.ee/NRNStats.

New show on sale at bergenPAC: Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 8 p.m.; SiriusXM presents Todd Rundgren's Utopia on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at 10 AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.

The Philly POPS announced its 40th Anniversary 2018-19 concert season today. Subscriptions for this celebratory 40th Anniversary Season go on sale at 10 a.m. Moe Septee founded the POPS in November 1979 with a concert at the Academy of Music. Celebrated jazz pianist Peter Nero conducted the POPS from 1979 until 2013.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE earlier today (February 6) revealed details about his forthcoming 'NO MORE TOURS 2,' a reference to his 1992 'No More Tours' trek. The announcement by the legendary musical icon about the North American dates--with his longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde (Guitar), Blasko (Bass), Tommy Clufetos (Drums) and Adam Wakeman (Keyboards)--was made to international media in attendance at his Los Angeles home.

In this "comedy beanpot," the funniest team wins. From February 22-24, 16 New England-area college improv teams flood ImprovBoston to dish out laughs, connect, and push the boundaries of funny in the 14th Annual College Comedy Festival (CCF).