Amazon Announces the Best Books of 2016
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 22, 2016
(NASDAQ:AMZN)-The Amazon.com Editorial Team today announced its Best Books of the Year So Far, an annual midyear retrospective featuring the Top-20 must-reads released between January and June 2016. Amazon's Editorial Team hand selected the list, awarding the top spot to Hope Jahren's memoir, Lab Girl.
Photo Coverage: Pittsburgh CLO's CHICAGO!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 17, 2016
Set inside the sensationalized female murderess craze that swept 1920s Chicago, CHICAGO draws its audience into a world of crime and glitz against the vivid backdrop of the jazz age. A first time production for Pittsburgh CLO, CHICAGO is sure to be 'all that jazz' and more!
Broadway Veterans to Lead Pittsburgh CLO's CHICAGO
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2016
Set inside the sensationalized female murderess craze that swept 1920s Chicago, CHICAGO draws its audience into a world of crime and glitz against the vivid backdrop of the jazz age. A first time production for Pittsburgh CLO, CHICAGO is sure to be 'all that jazz' and more!
Opera Saratoga Sets 2016 Summer Festival Program
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2016
Lawrence Edelson, Artistic and General Director of Opera Saratoga, announced the program for the 2016 Summer Festival, which will run from May 28 through July 17, 2016. The season will feature three new productions at The Spa Little Theater in Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, New York, along with a diverse slate of recitals and concerts at multiple locations in Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, and Albany.
Lt Col Ed Henningson Pens NINE LIVES IN THE AIR
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 2, 2016
'Nine Lives in the Air: The Adventures and Misadventures of an Air Force Pilot' (published by Trafford Publishing) started out as nothing more than an effort on the part of the author to create a family historical record. But as the project was taking shape, he became increasingly sensitive with regard to the reality that...only by virtue of the grace of God was... his life spared in at least eight, very specific, narrow escapes from the Grim Reaper, and that he was obligated to bear thankful testimony concerning that fact.
Season 2 of PlayStation Original Series POWERS Premieres Today
by TV News Desk - May 31, 2016
Today, May 31, season 2 of POWERS, the PlayStation(R) original series from Sony Pictures Television, premieres on PlayStation(R)Network in the United States and Canada. Co-created by acclaimed Marvel writer Brian Michael Bendis and helmed by showrunner and respected genre writer Remi Aubuchon (Falling Skies), POWERS is the first scripted television series to air on Playstation Network.
Penn Brewery Celebrates Rare Craft Beer Feat of 30 Years in Business and 'Appeels' to Craft Drinkers With New Tangerine Swirl Summer Ale Rollout
by Marina Kennedy - May 5, 2016
In 1986, Ronald Reagan was in the White House, Top Gun was playing in theaters, a new Ford Mustang cost $7500 and Pennsylvania's pioneer craft beer, Penn Pilsner, was sold for the first time. After thirty years, the brand is still going strong, a testament to its quality and timeless appeal. The Brewery will celebrate its 30th anniversary with special products, packaging, and events including the Pennsylvania Microbrewers' Festival, throughout the year.
Shea's President Anthony C. Conte to Receive Pair of Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 20, 2016
Anthony C. Conte, the president of Shea's Performing Arts Center since March, 2001, will receive two awards within the next two months. Conte recently announced his retirement effective at the end of this 2015-16 Season at Shea's.
New Memoir Follows TWO GOOD DEALS
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 15, 2016
Ken and Shirley Deal's memoir shows readers how 'Two Good Deals' (published by Trafford Publishing) came to be - the title being a play of words for the couple's surname. The deals in this case do not involve buying or selling, accumulating wealth or business enterprises. Instead, the authors say that these are about the 'many good deals were made in the course of our life and by virtue of the Lord putting us together from miles apart was a good deal for Him as well as for us.'
BWW Review: Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA at Central Square Theatre
by Justin J Sacramone - Apr 10, 2016
Presidential candidates are not the only ones taking to the debate stage these days. In Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, characters stand and challenge each other, far more diplomatically than our friends running for higher office, on a long list of mathematical, scientific, and philosophical theories. Characters with strong conviction passionately defending those convictions can make for the type of thought-provoking theatre that stays with you long after curtain call.
Acclaimed Chefs and Got Milk? Spice up the Taco Scene
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 3, 2016
Eating trends are born in California. When California moves towards a healthier and spicier diet, the rest of the nation follows. In recognition of the spicy food trend and California's love affair with tacos, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of the iconic got milk? campaign, has launched a new statewide campaign titled, "Spicy Loves Milk," which joins together Californians' love of tacos and America's fascination with spicy foods while highlighting milk's essential role in spicy food pairing. Got milk? embarked on a journey to bring you the hottest tacos that are setting trends across the state. Seven popular chefs across California have each created a taco recipe that is true to their city's culture, personality and taste, while showcasing milk's versatility and unique ability to complement exciting spicy flavors and tone down the heat.