The North Pool - 2013 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 14

FOCUS DANCE is a part of FOCUS 2014, the National Platform to promote American dance both abroad and nationally. The week-long platform presents performances of U.S. based dance companies during the annual Arts Presenters Conference in New York City, and one of the largest gatherings of artists, dancers and dance professionals in the U.S. In January 2014, two venues partner with Gotham Arts Exchange to present the artistic visions of the curators gathered to shape the 2014 edition of FOCUS.

If there's one New Year's greeting we don't use in the 'book biz,' it's 'many happy returns.' No returns are happy to us! (A little book publishing humour, folks.) That said, we at Coach House do wish you the best in 2014. Thanks for all your support in 2013 – you read and reviewed our books, came to our events, frequented our pop-up shop and generally made us feel like we were doing important work in the world of Canadian publishing. And with a Spring 2014 list (see the catalogue here) that includes Margaux Williamson, André Alexis, Harry Karlinsky, Elise Turcotte, Sina Queyras, Brecken Hancock, Jen Currin and Sean Dixon, we know 2014 is also going to be a banner year!

FOCUS DANCE is a part of FOCUS 2014, the National Platform to promote American dance both abroad and nationally. The week-long platform presents performances of U.S. based dance companies during the annual Arts Presenters Conference in New York City, and one of the largest gatherings of artists, dancers and dance professionals in the U.S. In January 2014, two venues partner with Gotham Arts Exchange to present the artistic visions of the curators gathered to shape the 2014 edition of FOCUS.

Gotham Arts Exchange presents the eighth annual presentation of FOCUS 2014: DANCE GOTHAM from January 10-12, 2014 at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place (at Washington Square South), NYC.

Amphibian Stage Productions today announced casting for its first staged reading of the 2014 season, The North Pool by Rajiv Joseph. Patrick Bynane and Nolan Chapa will star in this drama, running Sunday, January 19 and Monday, January 20 at Amphibian's theater at 120 S. Main Street. Linsey Retcofsky will direct the reading.

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is delighted to announce its spring schedule of major events. The largest single source of performing arts events in the state of Ohio, CCM presents nearly 150 major public performances from Jan. 12 through May 18, ranging from faculty and guest artist concerts to fully supported opera, musical theatre, drama and dance productions.

A High Sierras snow adventure from the new The Landing Resort & Spa, Lake Tahoe's first five-star luxury lakeside offering, takes guests deep into Tahoe's winter wonderland. The resort's new three-night Escape into Winter package for two allows couples to experience the area's dramatic natural beauty via snowmobile and on-the-lake tours, as well as enjoying the ultra-luxe comforts of personalized spa treatments and one of The Landing's sumptuous Deluxe King Fireplace rooms.

Hual'lai Resort, the award-winning residential resort community on the North Kona Kohala Coast of Hawai`i Island and home to Four Seasons Resort Hual?lai, today reported residential real estate sales of $134 million for the first nine months of 2013, exceeding by 20 percent the resort's total-year sales in 2012. During this period, Hual?lai recorded the second highest number of year-to-date transactions in its history and surpassed a milestone of $2 billion in total real estate sold since the resort's 1996 opening. 2013 marks the 14th consecutive year that real estate sales at Hual?lai have exceeded $100 million.

Toronto – Soprano Karine Bocher from Quebec City took home first prize and the Audience Choice Award at the Canadian Opera Company's third annual Ensemble Studio Competition on November 26, 2013, at the

Out of a pool of 155 young, aspiring opera singers from across the country, the Canadian Opera Company has selected nine to compete in the third annual COC Ensemble Studio Competition today, November 26, 2013 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

CHICAGO, Nov.21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Enjoy a night in the city with the whole family at the 2013 BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival then retire to comfortable accommodations at the luxurious Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel.

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Red, green, gold and silver may be traditional colors this time of year, but the Residence Inn Atlanta Alpharetta/North Point Mall is going pink for the holidays with its popular package that will make any American Girl blush.

FOCUS DANCE is a part of FOCUS 2014, the National Platform to promote American dance both abroad and nationally. The week-long platform presents performances of U.S. based dance companies during the annual Arts Presenters Conference in New York City, and one of the largest gatherings of artists, dancers and dance professionals in the U.S. In January 2014, two venues partner with Gotham Arts Exchange to present the artistic visions of the curators gathered to shape the 2014 edition of FOCUS.

Small Ship Safaris (http://smallshipsafaris.com/), the aquatic division of African Safari Company, announces seasonal departures of a nature and culture cruise in the Hawaiian Islands beginning in late 2013. It also released details on a new two-departure cruise in Antarctica beginning in 2015.

The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust honors playwrights Annie Baker and Rajiv Joseph at the Sixth Annual Steinberg Playwright 'Mimi' Awards tonight, Monday, November 18, 2013 at the Lincoln Center Theater in New York. The 'Mimi' Awards are presented biennially to honor the accomplishments of some of the most gifted up-and-coming American Playwrights and to recognize the promise they hold for the future of American theater.

Today we are talking to one of Broadway's biggest recent breakout stars all about his wide range of recent roles, from Broadway comedies to TV dramas to big screen movie musicals and beyond - the amiable and versatile Billy Magnussen. Discussing the finer points of his recent Broadway run in Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning Best Play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, Magnussen imparts stories of sharing the stage with stalwarts Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce and expresses his enthusiasm for the piece. Furthermore, Magnussen offers up the exclusive 411 on his newest venture, the big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairy tale-themed musical INTO THE WOODS and reveals fascinating new details about the production, as well as recounts co-starring with Meryl Streep and more. Most importantly, Magnussen gives us a preview of what we can expect from his upcoming UK rock shows with band Reserved For Rondee, opening up about the roots of the band, the types of shows they put on and specifics about the two shows coming up later this month. Plus, Magnussen comments on some of his most notable recent film and TV appearances - ranging from his stupendous character arc of HBO's BOARDWALK EMPIRE to his brief but memorable role in the indie THE EAST - and also looks ahead to his role on the new David Milch-penned HBO series THE MONEY as well as the upcoming Mary Pickford biopic THE FIRST. All of that, recollections of his recent audition for the big screen 50 SHADES OF GREY feature film and much, much more awaits in this engrossing conversation with a major Broadway and Hollywood talent on the rise.

A rare and intimate glimpse into the dynamic process of creating and launching new plays, Playwright: From Page to Stage follows two outstanding young playwrights through the writing, development, staging, rehearsal, and public performance of their plays.

Out of a pool of 155 young, aspiring opera singers from across the country, the Canadian Opera Company has selected nine to compete in the third annual COC Ensemble Studio Competition on November 26, 2013 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. The Ensemble Studio Competition is the feature event at the COC's first annual fundraising gala, Centre Stage, an evening dedicated to the discovery and celebration of the next generation of opera stars.

Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, adds Downtown Grand Las Vegas to its impressive list of upscale hotels. On October 27, a small group of guests wined, dined and gambled at the new hotel and casino. Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn and his wife Andrea showed their support by placing the first bets.

One Loudoun Downtown, LLC, a joint venture of Miller and Smith and NORTH AMERICA SEKISUI HOUSE, LLC (NASH) announces today The Fresh Market is now open at One Loudoun in Loudoun County, Virginia. The new 23,800 square-foot, specialty grocery store opened its doors to thousands of shoppers eager to discover the grocer's unparalleled product selection. Store representatives and local officials marked the occasion with an official "Crack the Parmesan" ceremony, followed by chef demonstrations, food sampling, and gift card giveaways.

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BANGALORE, India, Oct. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., has officially opened the doors of its first luxury hotel in India. Located on Residency Road in the heart of downtown Bangalore, the hotel is part of a destination renowned for its world-class shopping, dining and entertainment.

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore, part of DoubleTree by Hilton's global portfolio of upscale, full-service hotels, celebrated its one-year anniversaryWednesday, October 23 rd. The occasion was commemorated with a themed event, 'OctoberBest New England,' that rewarded guests with Hilton HHonors points for touring the spacious resort. In addition, guests were treated to local craft brews and a feast of seasonal fare, specially prepared by the hotel's award-winning Executive Chef, James Beatty.

Through a theatrical coincidence, Kentwood Players and Cornerstone Theater Company are both working to positively influence an otherwise overlooked community on Skid Row through their support of the Los Angeles Mission this holiday season. Both companies believe art has the power to change the lives of people who need it the most and are using the power of live theater to bring the holiday spirit to LA's Skid Row.

Artistically, the company's 63rd season was matched with equal levels of success and recorded an impressive average attendance of 90%. The 2012/2013 season was met with overwhelming critical acclaim, featuring some of opera's greatest masterpieces, the return of works both long absent and familiar to the COC stage, and some of the best emerging and established stars the operatic world has to offer.