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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents Brahms's Requiem on October 10-12, 2014 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Led by conductor Robert Spano and featuring soprano Jessica Rivera, baritone Nmon Ford, and the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus, the concerts include Brahms's German Requiem and Jennifer Higdon's “river sings a song to trees” from City Scape.

Andrew Shecktor, Berwick, PA resident and author and former creative writing instructor, is proud to announce the final release of his first novel 'Centralia PA, Devils Fire,' published by and available at Amazon.com. Visit the website at www.centraliapadevilsfire.com. It all began with a preacher scorned, beat down by a band of brutal, ruthless Mollie Maguires in 1869. The town - Centralia, PA. Just the previous year the town founder, Alexander Rae, was brutally murdered by the same gang. With nothing but time on his hands while recovering from his injuries, he conjured a scheme to exact revenge, and placed a curse on the town that one day none shall remain but the St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church. Inspired by previous visits to the town and ultimately by a trip to the now deserted town, bought out by the state following an unstoppable mine fire that began in 1962, the author decided to write a fitting eulogy to the town. The novel is a fictional accounting based on fact and metaphorically presents the mine owners and industrialists as Satanical manifestations in need of exorcism. A cross between the style of 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'Alice in Wonderland' the short novel is fun to read and also educational. General historical facts have been added to set the tone for each chapter, and great attention has been given to historical accuracy of things such as weather conditions, dates, astronomical data and historical figures. The author comments, 'In then end it will leave you wondering if there was indeed a conspiracy by the mine companies to take over the town by eminent domain.' Today, only a few residents remain, having won an uphill legal battle to remain in the town. The town zip code has been retired, and when the remaining residents move or die, the town will be turned over to the state. And then... there is the old man with the pipe... but you will have to read the book to learn more about him.

Seattle Repertory Theatre announced today the programming and schedule for the 2014 New Play Festival, running Oct. 17-26, 2014.

The brilliant, bold and beautiful Bolshoi Ballet presented its classic Don Quixote at the Koch Theatre on July 22, 2014 as part of the Lincoln Center Festival. This Don Quixote is so rich in detail and so full of spectacular dancing and wonderful acting that all other productions pale in comparison.

Within the courtyard of the historic Pico House in downtown LA, the Downtown Repertory Theater Company is in the midst of offering its sixth season of classical works. Led by artistic director Devon Armstrong, they have taken on Chekhov, Marlowe, Odets and numerous plays by Shakespeare, all while encouraging actors to tackle roles they might not otherwise have the opportunity to play.

Back for a second engagement at the American Museum of Natural History, Spiders Alive! offers a comprehensive look at the fascinating and complex world of arachnids. The exhibition features approximately 20 species of live arachnids (including 16 spider species, two scorpion species, a vinegaroon, and African whip spiders) and highlights this intriguing animal group's anatomy, behavior, and unique characteristics.

The lure of a Grand Canyon raft vacation on the Colorado River has lots to do with the lore.

Since 1984 the Imax Theater, located within the National Geographic Visitor Center, has provided Visitors with continuous hourly engagement of the 34-minute, true-life adventure film Grand Canyon: the Hidden Secrets.

Theatre Roscius is proud to present its second project for 2014, the world premiere of Chitlin' Blues: Dancing in the Grey, debuting at the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2014. Chitlin' Blues: Dancing in the Grey is an eclectic mix of physical theatre and Vaudeville, moving along deep roots it explores the thin line between what is black and white through the use of dance, sound, movement, and silence.

Obie Award-winning Metropolitan Playhouse revives WITHIN THE LAW, by Bayard Veiller, running today, May 31 - June 29, 2014, directed by Associate Director Michael Hardart at Metropolitan Playhouse (220 E 4th Street). From 1912, a story of a good girl gone bad...all while playing by the rules.

Back for a second engagement at the American Museum of Natural History, Spiders Alive! offers a comprehensive look at the fascinating and complex world of arachnids. The exhibition features approximately 20 species of live arachnids (including 16 spider species, two scorpion species, a vinegaroon, and African whip spiders) and highlights this intriguing animal group's anatomy, behavior, and unique characteristics.

On the rain-soaked evening of May 16th 2014, ABT delivered a mood-boosting performance of 'Don Quixote' for a full house of grateful dancegoers at the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center. Dazzling Gallic-flavored dancing and full-throttle comedy to the music of Minkus helped to push dire flash flood warnings out of the minds of many in the audience. I heard plenty of comments during intermissions by people who said that driving in from the suburbs or sloshing through sidewalk puddles was more than worth the trouble. I agreed!

Obie Award-winning Metropolitan Playhouse revives WITHIN THE LAW, by Bayard Veiller, running May 31 - June 29, 2014, directed by Associate Director Michael Hardart at Metropolitan Playhouse (220 E 4th Street). From 1912, a story of a good girl gone bad...all while playing by the rules.

Theatre Roscius is proud to present its second project for 2014, the world premiere of Chitlin' Blues: Dancing in the Grey, debuting at the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2014. Chitlin' Blues: Dancing in the Grey is an eclectic mix of physical theatre and Vaudeville, moving along deep roots it explores the thin line between what is black and white through the use of dance, sound, movement, and silence.

The Maplewood Strollers are proud to present Little Women starting today, May 2nd at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts (10 Durand Road, Maplewood NJ). Little Women is a musical with a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and music by Jason Howland.

Today, May 1 through 11, Pontine Theatre presents Isles of Shoals: Eternal Sound of the Sea. Performances are Todays & Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $24 and may be purchased online at www.pontine.org.

The Maplewood Strollers are proud to present Little Women starting May 2nd at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts (10 Durand Road, Maplewood NJ). Little Women is a musical with a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and music by Jason Howland.