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A young woman's spirit soars with newfound awareness in Tennessee Williams' quiet drama Summer and Smoke, where the freedom of youth collides with the expectations of society. Directed by Terry Schreiber, Summer and Smoke will be performed at the T. Schreiber Theatre, located at 151 West 26th Street, on the 7th Floor from May 6 - June 6. Member of the press are invited as of Saturday, May 9th.

New York – April 15, 2015 – Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation has been selected for the New York-based Wallace Foundation's Building Audiences for Sustainability effort – a new, six-year, $52-million initiative aimed at developing practical insights into how exemplary performing arts organizations can successfully expand their audiences, the foundation announced today. The $710,000 grant is earmarked for preliminary audience research and the first cycle of work will explore how to eliminate barriers of engagement for millennials and implement new strategies to involve and retain their participation for years to come.

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation has been selected for the New York-based Wallace Foundation's Building Audiences for Sustainability effort -- a new, six-year, $52-million initiative aimed at developing practical insights into how exemplary performing arts organizations can successfully expand their audiences, the foundation announced today. The $710,000 grant is earmarked for preliminary audience research and the first cycle of work will explore how to eliminate barriers of engagement for millennials and implement new strategies to involve and retain their participation for years to come.

Celebrated violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter concludes her residency as one of this season's Carnegie Hall Perspectives artists with two April concerts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. She is joined by pianist Yefim Bronfman and cellist Lynn Harrell for a chamber program featuring Beethoven's Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97, 'Archduke' and Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50 tonight, April 14 at 8:00 p.m.

Discovery Channel presents its 2015-2016 Upfront slate highlighted by the introduction of Elevation Weekend, a weekend of epic mountain climbing series and documentaries featuring the award-winning film VALLEY UPRISING

National Recording Registry To “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive”. Joan Baez, Sly Stone, Steve Martin Recordings Named American Treasures

Celebrated violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter concludes her residency as one of this season's Carnegie Hall Perspectives artists with two April concerts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. She is joined by pianist Yefim Bronfman and cellist Lynn Harrell for a chamber program featuring Beethoven's Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97, 'Archduke' and Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50 on Tuesday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m.

The Marcus Center and Broadway Across America invite you to experience the sounds and splendor of Broadway at the Marcus Center throughout 2015-2016. This season your spirits will be raised to new high-heeled heights with the 2013 Tony Award-winner for best musical, KINKY BOOTS. We invite you to have the time of your life at DIRTY DANCING; see the smash hit direct from Broadway, NEWSIES; the return of the acclaimed masterpiece, CABARET; the winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, ONCE. WICKED will make its anticipated return to Milwaukee as part of a six-show season package option.

Those who have made significant contributions to the arts in a variety of categories will be recognized for their achievements in enriching the communities and citizens of Utah at the 10th Annual Star Awards held Today, February 28, 2015 at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem.

Those who have made significant contributions to the arts in a variety of categories will be recognized for their achievements in enriching the communities and citizens of Utah at the 10th Annual Star Awards held Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is proud to present its annual Mother's Day engagement of America's premier modern dance company, Alvin Ailey on Friday, May 8th, 2015 at 8PM, Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at 8PM and Sunday, May 10th, 2015 at 3PM.

The day after The Who's Tommy debuted on Broadway in 1993, The New York Times exclaimed, '...at long last the authentic rock musical that has eluded Broadway for two generations...an Entertainment Juggernaut.' Twenty-one years later, no other musical has come close to replicating its sure power, electricity and monumental impact.

The first annual VOW Anthology: Voices of War 2014 will be published by The War Writers' Campaign later this year. An annual publication compiled of authors looking to give something back to their communities. It's a collection highlighting their stories, their words, and an exemplification of their honor to the men and women who've served and their families. The War Writers' Campaign is a literary nonprofit with the mission of generating social change for veterans and their families through written awareness. This book is one of many to come from The War Writers' Campaign a nonprofit publisher that aims to support veteran and family member programs. 100% of all proceeds, beyond a royalty to the authors, is utilized for transformative transitional programs that promote storytelling in our community. About the Authors · Amanda Cerreto is the author of several nonfiction pieces as well as a young adult novel, Fall From Grace. She was raised in a military family and has spent much of her free time involved with veterans' advocacy. · Richard lives in Western New York, where he works as a writer. After six years in the US Navy (1999-2005) he held a series of odd jobs, to include fixing bowling machines and working in an oil terminal. He has a wife, Maria, a daughter, Rachelle, and a dog, two cats, and a hamster. In his spare time he enjoys playing video games, trying new varieties of rye whiskey, lifting weights, and explaining to various house pets why they can't eat what he is eating. · Amber Flenner (Fluck) is a writer and photographer based outside of Carlisle, Pa. Her educational background is in Communications/Journalism with a concentration in Middle Eastern Studies. She graduated cum laude from Shippensburg University in December of 2011. As a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Amber has deployed to Iraq twice: once from 20052006 and again in 2009. During her first deployment, she was part of one of the first ever 'lioness' teams established to complete searches on females coming in and out of Baghdad, Iraq. While deployed, Amber had a regular column in her local paper. She is now a Public Affairs Specialist in the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, located at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Her position allows her to tell the stories of Pennsylvania's National Guard members through stories and photographs. Other work by Amber can be found at http://www.amberfluck.com/. · Abby Lang is the mother of a Marine veteran who completed three deployments to Iraq as an infantryman between 2003 and 2005. Abby lives with her husband Tim and works as a grant writer. She found Zen meditation toward the end of her son's military service and has been practicing ever since. She contributes to the blog Death and Design (www.deathanddesign.com) and volunteers on the Hospice/Palliative Care wing of the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. · Michael Lund, Army correspondent (Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 1969-70; Vietnam, 1970-71), is the author of one short story collection, How to Not Tell a War Story (2012), a second, Eating with Veterans (due out early in 2015), and novels such as Route 66 Looking-glass (2014), Route 66 to Vietnam: a Draftee's Story (2004) and Growing Up on Route 66 (1999). More information can be found on his website: At Home and Away Novel Series http://athomeandawaynovelseries.com. · Meador joined the Army in 2002 and, after training to become a combat medic, he immediately became part of the invasion of Baghdad in 2003 with the Third Infantry Division. He returned to Iraq in 2005, and again in 2008. In 2009 Kenneth began treatment for PTSD and has spoken publicly about his struggles with his memories of his time in Iraq and encourages other veterans to get the help they need. · Matthew Overton was born in Sterling, Illinois and raised in Sycamore, Illinois for most of his life. The attacks of 9/11 happened during Matthew's senior year of 2001, and in the summer of 2002 he chose a route different than most he joined the Army. Matthew served with 10th Mountain's 187 Infantry Battalion out of Ft. Drum, New York until 2006. Matthew's first deployment was in 2003. · Glenn Petersen served in the US Navy from 1964 to 1968. In 196667 Glenn flew 70 combat missions as an enlisted radar intercept controller/flight technician in E1B reconnaissance aircraft off the USS Bennington in the Tonkin Gulf. Glenn had a 10th grade education when he enlisted a few weeks after his 17th birthday. Following the war Glenn earned his GED, a bachelor's degree, and a PhD in anthropology. He has been a professor of anthropology and international affairs for nearly 40 years now. · J. Howard Shannon is a writer and US Army Infantry Officer with over 25 Years of service. He served two tours in Afghanistan the first in 2005 with 3rd Group Special Forces and again in 2008 with the New York Army National Guard. He currently volunteers as an Assistant Instructor with Horses For Heroes, a wellness and skill set restructuring program for OIF and OEF combat veterans. He has just completed a novel, set in Afghanistan, that challenges the conventional notions of modern combat. · Matthew Snider served with the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division as a combat medic for Delta Company (Armor). Matt deployed in 2006 to Iraq, earning an ARCOM w/Valor and Combat Medic Badge. He served from 20042009 before being medically retired. Matt Lives in Buckley, Michigan with wife Stephanie and two dogs, Roxy and Sammy. Follow Matt @ http://www.mcsniderwriting.com/. Media Contact: Ryan Weemer Email: ryan@warwriterscampaign.org Phone: 3478750091 Web: WarWritersCampaign.org Review Copies and Interviews Available.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the lineup for the 15th edition of Film Comment magazine's essential, eclectic festival, taking place February 20 - March 5, 2015.

The day after The Who's Tommy debuted on Broadway in 1993, The New York Times exclaimed, '...at long last the authentic rock musical that has eluded Broadway for two generations...an Entertainment Juggernaut.' Twenty-one years later, no other musical has come close to replicating its sure power, electricity and monumental impact.

SHN alongside Matthew Lombardo and Rick Murray will present Tony Award winners Carol Channing and Tommy Tune in TIME STEPPIN' for one night only tonight, November 8, 2014 at 8PM at the SHN Curran Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12, at 10am.

The 36th Annual Auction, the Orpheum Theatre's largest and most anticipated fundraising event of the year will take place tonight, November 8th at 6:30 PM. This event will allow guests to support the Orpheum Centre for Performing Arts & Education in the most enjoyable way: alongside an average of 800 guests with over 400 auction items, heavy hors d'oeuvres buffets, and an open bar.

In conjunction with the long-awaited release of Bob Dylan - The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 11 on Tuesday, November 4

Among the locations Channing will be visiting are her childhood home, Twin Peaks, Musicians Union, Frederick Burk Elementary School, Grace Cathedral, Lombard St., Fisherman's Wharf, the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge (which she remembers being built from her home on the hill), the San Francisco Chronicle (where her father and uncle worked), and a very special appearance at Lowell High School at 12:30pm on November 6th, to speak with the students and facility in 'The Carol Channing Theatre' (which she only recently discovered had been named after her).

Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings will release Bob Dylan's The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series Vol. 11 (http://smarturl.it/BD_basement_amzn) today, November 4.

Among the locations Channing will be visiting are her childhood home, Twin Peaks, Musicians Union, Frederick Burk Elementary School, Grace Cathedral, Lombard St., Fisherman's Wharf, the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge (which she remembers being built from her home on the hill), the San Francisco Chronicle (where her father and uncle worked), and a very special appearance at Lowell High School at 12:30pm on November 6th, to speak with the students and facility in 'The Carol Channing Theatre' (which she only recently discovered had been named after her).

The 36th Annual Auction, the Orpheum Theatre's largest and most anticipated fundraising event of the year will take place on Saturday, November 8th at 6:30 PM. This event will allow guests to support the Orpheum Centre for Performing Arts & Education in the most enjoyable way: alongside an average of 800 guests with over 400 auction items, heavy hors d'oeuvres buffets, and an open bar.

Sir Howard Stringer, Chair of the American Film Institute's Board of Trustees, announced today the Board's decision to honor Steve Martin with the 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film.

Charles Manson - the name is synonymous with an American nightmare. While Woodstock was celebrating the 'summer of love' in 1969, Manson became a gravedigger, condemning his followers to brutal ritualistic murders in the Hollywood Hills.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.