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BWW Reviews: Lovely Laura Benanti Is A Dazzling 'Idiot's' Delight in Her New Show at 54 Below

Halfway through her opening night at 54 Below on Monday, Laura Benanti unveiled the evening's showstopper, a multi pop-song mix titled 'Inappropriate Medley.' No, Benanti didn't faux strip her way through the songs as if she was replaying her past role as Gypsy Rose Lee, but she frantically ripped through eight songs, including Beyonce's 'All the Single Ladies,' 'Old Man River,' Sonny & Cher's 'I Got You Babe,' Aretha Franklin's 'Respect,' and culminated the riff by boogying like Tina Turner on 'Proud Mary,' and playing a tambourine tossed over by her Musical Director/pianist Todd Almond. As the audience commenced with raucous cheering, an almost out-of-breath Benanti quipped, 'I can't wait to read the review tomorrow that says Laura Benanti is an idiot.' Well, Laura Benanti may be a lot of things, but idiot is not one of them. (more...)

MEALTIME MAGIC From Houts & Home Publications LLC is Released

Award-winning cookbook author Amy Houts has written a new cookbook for busy families, “Mealtime Magic: Delicious Dinners in Half the Time.” In her unique cookbook from Houts & Home Publications LLC, Houts shares her tried-and-true method to save families money, time, and frustration. The goal of “Mealtime Magic” is to save as much as $500 per year, spend less time in the kitchen, and please picky eaters. (more...)

REVOLUTION OF THE HEART is Released

As a young boy, Michel Leroux had attained a sense of maturity beyond his age, felt the pain of social injustices and grew up believing that the United Nations would create a better world. Today, several decades later and already a seasoned educator and globetrotter, Leroux understands that the ability to create a better reality lies not in the hands of any organization. Rather, he is convinced that it lies in the hands of people, individually and collectively. To foster this newfound belief, he publishes his provocative new book, titled Revolution of the Heart. (more...)

The Sanctity of Marriage Questioned in THE BITTER SIDE OF LOVE

“As a father, a husband and an associate pastor, I have encountered various experiences during marriage counseling and interactions with couples,” Vallerian M. Wisdom says. “Infidelity and impatience topped the list of the problems faced.” With his new book, “The Bitter Side of Love: True Love endures strongest Storms” (published by WestBow Press), Wisdom encourages couples to fight for the success of their marriage. (more...)

Duncan Shelley Releases New Novel, THE TASTE OF FEAR

Duncan Shelley, author of “Murderers of the Mind,” presents a new tale that seamlessly blends science fiction and horror, titled Paktum I: The Taste of Fear. In his terrifying vision of the future, Shelley posits not the classic alien invasion, ala H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds; instead, he presents an even more chilling alternative, a dystopian scenario where a cabal of human leaders has sold the population out to extraterrestrials craving for human flesh. (more...)

National World War I Museum Names Matthew C. Naylor as President and CEO

As the centennial of the Great War approaches, the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial takes a significant step toward its future with the naming today of Matthew C. Naylor, PhD, as President and CEO. (more...)

Lionsgate Sells Polanksi's VENUS IN FUR, Final HUNGER GAMES Film, & More at Cannes

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) continued to dazzle its International distribution partners with its lineup of films for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, achieving a Company record of more than $250 million in sales for Nine titles that included MOCKINGJAY 1 and 2, the third and fourth installments of the global blockbuster HUNGER GAMES franchise, STEP UP 5 and upcoming Lionsgate and Summit titles such as DRAFT DAY, THE LAST WITCH HUNTER and Lionsgate UK's A LITTLE CHAOS. (more...)

Regional Orchestra of the Week: Reno Philharmonic, NV

The Reno Philharmonic Association is the largest performing arts organization in the region, with over 60 professional musicians under the leadership of Music Director Laura Jackson. They perform in Reno, Carson Valley, and the Lake Tahoe region in various outdoor and indoor venues. Reaching over 70,000 people each year, the orchestra presents more than 25 concert performances throughout the year, some free for the community. (more...)

Book Vacation Rentals Starting Under $150 USD per Night in Popular Beach, Golf and Theme Park Destinations

Some of the nation's favorite beach, golf and theme park destinations are also home to a diverse portfolio of professionally managed vacation rental properties offering summer savings, including up to 25 percent off or a 4th night free on stays even during the Memorial Day holiday. Travelers will enjoy summer vacation villas or spacious homes in Orlando, Fla., and in popular beach towns along the Gulf Coast of Florida and Alabama, Charleston, S.C., and Delaware, while enjoying the comfort and security of vacationing with Wyndham Vacation Rentals at rates starting under $150 USD per night. (more...)

AAA Projects Memorial Day Travel to Decline by 0.9 Percent as Auto Travel Increases Slightly and Air Travel Declines by Eight Percent

AAA Travel projects 34.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 0.9 percent decrease from the 35.1 million people who traveled last year. The anticipated decline in holiday travel is predominately due to a decline in air travel of eight percent, fee fatigue among travelers and a waffling economy. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 23 to Monday, May 27. (more...)

This Summer Vacation Season Brings Seven Percent More Tourists to Cities and Public Transportation than Last Year

As the temperatures rise and schools close down, over 126 million Americans are planning to vacation in a city this year a seven percent increase over 2012. The American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) annual 'Travel Like a Local' Summer Travel Survey shows that around 56 percent (70 million) of those visiting cities plan on using public transportation for at least one activity during their stay. APTA notes that the improved economy is the reason for the increase in travel to cities. The five most popular cities for travel this summer are New York, Miami, Chicago, Orlando and San Francisco. (more...)

BWW Reviews: LEND ME A TENOR Hits a High Note

If you want to have fun and laugh yourself silly... Go see the Carrollwood Players production of 'LEND ME A TENOR'! You will be glad you did! (more...)

Mosaic Records Announces the Release of THE COMPLETE MUSE SESSIONS

Mosaic Records is set to release Woody Shaw: The Complete Muse Sessions on June 4, 2013. Through a wide variety of styles, personnel, repertoire, and forms of instrumentation, this 7-CD limited edition box set presents a complete narrative of iconic trumpeter Woody Shaw's musical and artistic growth over a 13-year period with Muse Records, from 1974 to 1987, after having moved from San Francisco to New York. (more...)

Hubbard Street to Kick Off DANC(E)VOLVE: NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, 6/6

The highly acclaimed contemporary dance companies Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Hubbard Street 2 return to MCA Stage for the second danc(e)volve: New Works Festival. They perform new works created by rising choreographers within the company and former main company member Robyn Mineko Williams. The two-week long festival features seven new works under consideration to become a part of Hubbard Street's active repertoire. (more...)

NBC Posts Most Competitive May Sweep in 9 Years

NBC is closing out the traditional 2012-13 primetime TV season running within a tenth of a rating point of second place in adults 18-49, NBC's most competitive position at the end of a season in Nine years. (more...)

EL SISTEMA GREATER BOSTON SHOWCASE to Unite Nine Music Programs, 6/1

Eight revolutionary El Sistema inspired music programs will join forces for The First Annual El Sistema Greater Boston Showcase on June 1st at the Franklin Institute in the South End. It promises to be a monumental performance celebrating the blossoming El Sistema movement in the Greater Boston Area. (more...)

SAFEhouse to Kick Off SPF6, Aug 14

SAFEhouse, a non-profit organization working to incubate new performing artists through residencies, workshops, and performance opportunities, is proud to announce its sixth annual Summer Performance Festival, SPF6, featuring eight emerging dance artists. SPF6 runs from Wednesday, August 14 to Sunday, August 18, 2013 at ODC Theater in San Francisco. (more...)

Tickets Go on Sale 5/22 for Lincoln Center's MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING

Tickets go on sale for Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing starting Wednesday, May 22. Individual tickets are $17, which includes a dance lesson with a professional instructor followed by two sets of dancing under the stars to a live orchestra. This summer marks the 25th Anniversary season of Midsummer Night Swing, and to celebrate, tickets will be sold at a special '2 for $25' price on May 22 only. There are also Midsummer Night Passes priced at $84 for six admissions, and $170 for the full season. Four-admission passes are available for $60. (more...)

Great Small Works to Bring 10th INTERNATIONAL TOY THEATER FESTIVAL to St. Ann's Warehouse, 6/14-23

St. Ann's Warehouse will present a colossal celebration of tiny art, Great Small Works' Tenth International Toy Theater Festival, June 14-23. (more...)

The Flaming Lips Come to Wallingford, 6/15; Tickets on Sale 5/22

Flaming Lips has been pushing the envelope with their lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements since their inception in 1983. To put it tamely, the group's live shows are a spectacle. A typical performance may include balloons, confetti, puppets, giant hands and lead guitarist Wayne Coyne surfing the crowd in a man-sized plastic bubble. Performing with Flaming Lips in Wallingford will be special guest Spiritualized. (more...)

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