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Lipton is encouraging people to pull up a chair and reconnect with friends and family in a meaningful way through Lipton's Chef Fest, a series of experiential dining events designed to infuse excitement into everyday meals.

Patti LuPone is bringing her no-nonsense Broadway swagger to the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre tonight in a new show titled, DON'T MONKEY WITH BROADWAY, as part of Symphony Space's 'Project B-Way/95' series.

THE HOPE AND OPTIMISM INITIATIVE is thrilled to announce the winners of its "Hope On Stage" playwriting competition. THE HOPE AND OPTIMISM INITIATIVE is a $4.8 million, three-year project at the University of Notre Dame and Cornell University.

Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company proudly announces the lineup for its 25th anniversary season. The company opens the season with a revival of Dorothy Bryant's DEAR MASTER, directed by acclaimed actress and director Joy Carlin and featuring Kimberly King and Michael Ray Wisely.

Patti LuPone is bringing her no-nonsense Broadway swagger to the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre this spring in a new show titled, DON'T MONKEY WITH BROADWAY, as part of Symphony Space's 'Project B-Way/95' series.

Author and screenwriter, Joe Barfield is described by his peers as a 'creative storyteller' who has led an adventurous life. Barfield states, 'the most important thing I ever did was to raise my children. I was 'mister mom' before it was popular.' He likes adventure. His book entitled, 'Formula 2000, the Dream' is a book where every chapter depicts actual racing stories that he or his son, well-known race car driver, Beaux Barfield experienced firsthand. Barfield stated in an interview last fall that he loves children and animals, and he 'makes it a point,' continued Barfield, 'to include at least one child or animal as a character in each of his books.' He takes real life depictions, matters of the heart, and creates engaging fictional stories, wanting each book, by its conclusion to provide a message of hope for his readers. This is the actual consensus according to those who know his stories first hand and his abilities in storytelling. 'Live for Today' is about what happened to Barfield in high school in terms of much of the content. One of the main characters in the book is Marilyn. Barfield states, 'I dated her when I was 18. She was beautiful.' The book 'Live for Today' is a faith based story written to prevent suicide and and to encourage bullies to stop being cruel in their words and to look for the immense good in themselves and others always. One must another build up and never tear down. The story 'Live for Today,' both the forthcoming feature film production and the novel are an effort to demonstrate that there is always hope and with faith anything can be overcome. 'Brightest days often occur following one's darkest days, one just needs to hold on, as better days present themselves always,' Barfield continues, 'in terms of the message of the book, it's to inspire hope, that things do get better, and that suicide is not ever the answer.' 'Live for Today' is available for download on both smashwords.com and amazon.com and is available in its paperback edition on both sites. It is also available on barnesandnoble.com. Barfield incorporates characters who are relatable, as well as noteworthy. In terms of Barfield recalling high school in the 60s, in his novel 'Live for Today' he recounts time spent with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, as he is a character in the book. Barfield and Gibbons attended high school together, Gibbons graduating a year after Barfield. Barfield produced his first film production based on the novel, 'Live for Today' on a modest budget and premiered the film in Katy, TX, working with mostly high school students who were involved as talent and production staff. Many of the youth in town, very dedicated to the cause and the story, stepped forward to be a part of the production. The website is www.K-TFilms.com. Barfield stated in a recent interview, he has plans to develop 'Live for Today' into a full length feature film. Pre-production to begin at some point in 2016. He indicated possibly bringing back some of the same cast from the low budget, yet high quality feature that was filmed and distributed in Katy, TX based on the novel. The forthcoming feature, yet to be produced, will be distributed at least domestically and through the film festival circuit, as it is an important film to be made considering the positive message it gives many who may be struggling. It tells a story that many will find relatable. 'It will help them to know all can be overcome' and that there is always hope. A portion of proceeds from book and / or download sales, will be contributed to the forthcoming 'Live for Today' film project. There will be a crowdfunding campaign launched sometime this spring by well known social justice advocate, animal advocate, an anti-bullying ambassador and film producer/director/actress, Lisa Pellegrene. Barfield has completed nine novels and nine scripts to date. His script, 'The Company' won best script in a fan based best story contest. His websites are www.K-TFilms.com, and www.jbarfield.com. He plans to include, 'Live for Today' feature film updates for the forthcoming features on both websites. Barfield resides with his lovely wife in Katy, TX. Press release prepared by Publicist/Media Relations contact Lisa Pellegrene. Ms. Pellegrene is a social justice advocate and an ambassador/spokesperson for the anti-bullying organization, Rise and Stand. Ms. Pellegrene is an international animal advocate, a four year vegan, Director of Pittie's Angel's, and the Southern California Branch of Mid-West Rottweiler Rescue. She is also the Director/Chairperson of the Santa Monica Branch of ALL/Women's Economic Forum (NGO), a global organization with women ambassadors worldwide, who stand for empowerment for all, and to be a sense of encouragement and strength for others. There will be a crowdfunding campaign launched sometime this spring by Ms. Pellegrene on behalf of Barfield and the forthcoming film production, 'Live for Today.' In addition to being a well known social justice advocate, animal advocate/vegan, an anti-bullying ambassador, she is a film producer/director/actress and publicist/journalist and has operated a consulting practice based in Los Angeles for the past 15 years to effectively assist philanthropists, filmmakers, authors, talent, artists and entrepreneurs. Media who would like to interview Barfield or who have questions about this release, please contact Publicist/Media Relations Contact, Lisa Pellegrene via email at ideaanalyst@gmail.com.

In the first of this three-part series, Carol Lipnik, the BWW 2015 New York Cabaret Winner for Best Alt-Cabaret Show, reveals to cabaret reviewer Remy Block the secrets to her creative process and what inspires her songwriting.

The Arts at Millersville University's Fifth Season continues with more than 55 unique performances by both local and touring artists, films, and new Adult Learning Classes, all starting in full swing this January, with tickets going on sale for Broadway Legend and film star, Patti LuPone January 11th, for the fifth anniversary season gala.

Festival General Director Nigel Redden announces the program for the 40th annual Spoleto Festival USA, taking place May 27 through June 12, 2016 in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Arts at Millersville University's Fifth Season continues with more than 55 unique performances by both local and touring artists, films, and new Adult Learning Classes, all starting in full swing this January, with tickets going on sale for Broadway Legend and film star, Patti LuPone January 11th, for the fifth anniversary season gala.

A dynamite diva re-releases a seminal recording!

A dynamite diva re-releases a seminal recording!

?La Jolla Playhouse, nationally-renowned for its commitment to the development of new work and new theatrical forms, is pleased to announce the projects and collaborators for its second Without Walls (WoW) Festival taking place October 9 - 11.

Collaboraction, the Ambassadors of Hope, are premiering an all-new, world premiere installment of Crime Scene, the hit show that ignited the company's now three-year campaign to link immersive, hyper-local live theater crowd-sourced with community activists and organizations to combat violence in Chicago.

Collaboraction, the Ambassadors of Hope, are premiering an all-new, world premiere installment of Crime Scene, the hit show that ignited the company's now three-year campaign to link immersive, hyper-local live theater crowd-sourced with community activists and organizations to combat violence in Chicago.

ICON plc (ICLR), a global provider of drug and development solutions and services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, today announced the release of the book 'Re-Engineering Clinical Trials' (ISBN: 9780124202467), edited and co-authored by Brendan Buckley, ICON's Chief Medical Officer, and Peter Schüler, ICON's SVP of Global Medical and Safety Services.

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

Tony-Winning performer Patti LuPone takes the stage for an evening of Broadway favorites at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 8 pm. Tickets are $49-89.

A charming, fun-filled musical comedy performed with cheery, infectious gusto, 3-D Theatricals' top-notch regional production of SEUSSICAL - THE MUSICAL is a laugh-out-loud, smile-a-minute spectacular for all ages! Featuring Cathy Rigby reprising her Broadway/National Tour role as The Cat In The Hat, the show is one of this season's most gloriously delightful, thoroughly entertaining surprises! The musical continues at the Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton through February 22 then transfers to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center for a limited run February 28 - March 8.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 20 - 2-time Tony and 2-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Patti LuPone brings her new concert Far Away Places to San Francisco on Monday, February 23 at Davies Symphony Hall. Joined by her five-piece band, LuPone's performance features renditions of songs by an eclectic list of songwriters including Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, Willie Nelson, Kurt Weill, Edith Piaf, Frederick Hollander, and the Bee Gees. The original live show of Far Away Places opened the Manhattan music venue 54 Below in 2012, a live recording of which was released in 2013.

Vanity Fair has covered some of the most fascinating crimes and dramas of our age, shedding light on everything from salacious sex scandals to cold-blooded murder.

The Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center are presenting the 24th annual New York Jewish Film Festival at the Film Society's Walter Reade Theater and Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, January 14-29, 2015.

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?Global box-office powerhouse Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, star of the upcoming TNTseries Wake Up Call, is set to ring in the holidays as host of TNT's annual music spectacular Christmas in Washington.

?Global box-office powerhouse Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, star of the upcoming TNTseries Wake Up Call, is set to ring in the holidays as host of TNT's annual music spectacular Christmas in Washington.