Dessert - 2017 - West End Articles Page 6

Wine Spectator's senior editor and tasting director Alison Napjus announced the 103 wineries that will pour their signature wines during OperaWine 2019, Vinitaly's opening gala to be held in collaboration with the prestigious wine magazine in Verona, Italy, on Saturday 6 April next year. As is been customary for the past three years, the announcement has been made in Verona during the wine business convention wine2wine organized by Veronafiere, Vinitaly, and Vinitaly International. Napjus proclaimed the 103 finest Italian producers for 2019 on Monday 26 November at wine2wine in the presence of Maurizio Danese (President of Veronafiere), Giovanni Mantovani (CEO of Veronafiere), Gianni Bruno (Area Manager of Vinitaly), and Stevie Kim (Managing Director of Vinitaly International), and called the wineries' representatives on stage for the traditional group photograph.

To celebrate the founding of Amore Opera in 2009, Artistic Director Nathan Hull has programmed six main-stage opera productions this season. Over the past decade, Amore has created a niche for itself in New York City's cultural realm, offering lively stagings of opera classics, neglected gems of the repertoire, appealing children's fare, and ever-popular Gilbert & Sullivan presentations in the well- appointed and intimate 200-seat Riverside Theatre at Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Avenue, (near 121st Street,) New York, NY 10027.

Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to announce a hilarious way to start your New Year, its fifth annual New Year's Eve celebration performance of superstar comedienne Rita Rudner in RITA RUDNER: HER ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY LAST SHOW OF 2018. RITA RUDNER: HER ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY LAST SHOW OF 2018 will perform on Monday, December 31 at 7pm at Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

Manchester Orchestra and The Front Bottoms kick off their 2018 tour with 'The Stuffing' - Manchester Orchestra's 9th annual Thanksgiving celebration - at Atlanta's Fox Theatre this Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. The performance will feature Saves The Day, Kevin Devine (solo), O'Brother, Mighty and Brother Bird. 'The Stuffing' takes over the Fox Theatre auditorium and Egyptian Ballroom, with doors opening at 4 p.m. and the first band hitting the Egyptian Ballroom stage at 5 p.m. Performances will occur in both the auditorium and Egyptian Ballroom throughout the event.

To celebrate the founding of Amore Opera in 2009, Artistic Director Nathan Hull has programmed six main-stage opera productions this season. Over the past decade, Amore has created a niche for itself in New York City's cultural realm, offering lively stagings of opera classics, neglected gems of the repertoire, appealing children's fare, and ever-popular Gilbert & Sullivan presentations in the well-appointed and intimate 200-seat Riverside Theatre at Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Avenue, (near 121st Street,) New York, NY 10027.

What if you were a child who desperately wanted to take dance, acting, instrumental, or vocal lessons but your parent or guardian could not afford them for you? The Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, was created by Jodi and Melissa Grinwald to provide funding for children ages 7-18 in Ocean, Monmouth, and Mercer counties to take free vocal, dance, acting, and instrumental music lessons from September through June, making children's dreams a reality.

ThePrivate Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has awarded 7-Eleven, Inc. a 2018 "Salute to Excellence" award for its 7-Select GO!Smart Clean & Green Organic Cold-Pressed Juice. The organic cold-pressed juice blend was recognized in the organic foods category. Only 53 new private brand items (38 food and 15 non-food) were chosen for PLMA's top awards out of the more than 500 submitted to the annual competition.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, the growing Dallas-based better burger franchise brand strives to provide the very best burger experience year-round but starting November 12, the company is giving Guests a reason to really say, 'Dang!' The company is bringing back its annual roundup of the most popular burger builds from its Taste to Try series with the Burger Hall of 'Dang!' promotion.

Boston Market, known this time of year as the Holiday Experts, is helping bring the entire family around the table with countless holiday meal options to suit celebrations of any size. For those looking to pick up and bring home a delicious, pre-cooked holiday feast, have one shipped directly to their door or even enlist catering service for festivities large or small, Boston Market is making Thanksgiving easier and more enjoyable than ever before.

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of specialty ice cream shops, is putting all the trimmings on its holiday product lineup this month and has partnered with celebrity chef and cookbook author Carla Hall to introduce the November Flavor of the Month Bourbon Street Pecan Pie.This decadent new flavor which celebrates Carla's Southern style in every scoop features bourbon butter pecan-flavored ice cream with roasted pecans, pie crust pieces and a bourbon caramel-flavored swirl.

Today the producers of Network on Broadway announced FOODWORK, an exclusive immersive onstage culinary experience at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

Ethereal Crack comes back to the haunted house scene after a hiatus in 2017 with an explosive new production where history meets comedy - it is bound to be the largest, wildest Halloween party that you've been to in years.

This season, transform your favorite holiday treats, menus and gatherings with the perfect unexpected ingredient: Kellogg's cereal! Kellogg's is partnering with cookbook author and culinary expert, Padma Lakshmi, to host a cereal-centric baking competition and crown the next "must-make" holiday dessert. Lakshmi will host Kellogg's Holiday Baking Challenge at Kellogg's NYC Caf and judge desserts made by four finalists.

The Gift Theatre is pleased to present its 17th annual benefit, Gift Gala 2018: The Next Chapter, an evening of literature and libations, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 6 pm - 9:30 pm at one of Chicago's most exciting new cultural institutions: American Writers Museum

BYUtv, a network that connects families through positive, uplifting entertainment, today announced the judges for its all-new family cooking competition show, 'Dinner Takes All.' Host and celebrity chef Kelsey Nixon (Food Network, Cooking Channel), will be joined by 'The Queen of Country Southern Cuisine,' Kardea Brown and 'The Yum Yum Foodie,' Eddie Zamora, as they judge the teams' recipes. The 12 episode series from Keller/Noll ('Chopped,' 'Chopped Junior') and BYUtv is set to premiere on March 7, 2019 at 7 p.m. MT/9 p.m. ET.

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of specialty ice cream shops, is inviting its ghoulish guests to enter Baskin-Robbins locations at their own risk this October to enjoy frighteningly delicious frozen treats that celebrate the scariest month of the year. Guests can enjoy a spooktacular product lineup that includes the Fang-Tastic Monster Cake, Trick OREO Treat Flavor of the Month and wickedly good deals such as a small Cappuccino Blast for $2.99.

Nancy Manocherian's the cell (Artistic Director, Kira Simring), who produced last season's critically acclaimed World Premiere musical Bastard Jones, presents the New York Premiere of THE EVOLUTION OF MANN, a musical featuring music & lyrics by Drama Desk nominee Douglas J. Cohen (Children's Letters to God, The Opposite of Sex) and book & lyrics by Dan Elish (13: The Musical) based on his novel, Nine Wives.  Directed by Joe Barros (Bastard Jones), the production stars Max Crumm (Grease, Disaster!) in the title role, with Allie Trimm (13: The Musical and Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway) and Leslie Hiatt. Now in previews, opening is slated for Today, October 4.

Nancy Manocherian's the cell (Artistic Director, Kira Simring), who scored a hit last season with the World Premiere musical Bastard Jones, will present the New York Premiere of THE EVOLUTION OF MANN, a musical featuring music & lyrics by Drama Desk nominee Douglas J. Cohen (Children's Letters to God, The Opposite of Sex) and book & lyrics by Dan Elish (13: The Musical) based on his novel, Nine Wives. Directed by Joe Barros (Bastard Jones), the production will star Max Crumm (Grease, Disaster!) in the title role. Previews begin September 23 at the cell with opening slated for Today, October 4.

Krusteaz, maker of premium baking, pancake and waffle mixes, today announced the launch of two new products just in time for fall tables Gluten-Free Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix and Fire Roasted Cornbread & Muffin Mix. The new products bring more versatility to the Krusteaz line of delicious baking mixes, appealing to consumers following a variety of diets, as well as those interested in more complex flavor profiles.

Ethereal Crack comes back to the haunted house scene after a hiatus in 2017 with an explosive new production where history meets comedy - it is bound to be the largest, wildest Halloween party that you've been to in years.

Nancy Manocherian's the cell (Artistic Director, Kira Simring), who produced last season's critically acclaimed World Premiere musical Bastard Jones, presents the New York Premiere of THE EVOLUTION OF MANN, a musical featuring music & lyrics by Drama Desk nominee Douglas J. Cohen (Children's Letters to God, The Opposite of Sex) and book & lyrics by Dan Elish (13: The Musical) based on his novel, Nine Wives.  Directed by Joe Barros (Bastard Jones), the production stars Max Crumm (Grease, Disaster!) in the title role, with Allie Trimm (13: The Musical and Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway) and Leslie Hiatt. Now in previews, opening is slated for Thursday, October 4.

The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress announced today that for the third year running they will be supporting the Susan G. Komen Greater NYC during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this October.  

The "Take Me To The River: New Orleans LIVE" tour comes to the McAninch Arts Center, located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.This performance will be the 3rd in a tour beginning Oct. 12 in Milwaukee and continuing through November through the Midwest and Northeast.

Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt today announced the launch of its first-ever line of limited-edition seasonal flavors all available in the brand's signature stick novelty bars and new pint varieties.

Premiere Stages at Kean University will present Martin Casella's Black Tom Island October 11-21 at Liberty Hall Museum (1003 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.). Originally commissioned over a two-year cycle through Premiere's Liberty Live Commission, Black Tom Island will feature actors Damian Buzzerio, Mason Hensley, Jenna Krasowski and Bart Shatto. Producing artistic director John J. Wooten directs.