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NSF Awards Grant to Balboa Park Cultural Partnership for 'Art of Science Learning' in San Diego, Chicago and Worcester, MA

The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant of $2,654,895 to the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership (Partnership) for phase 2 of the Art of Science Learning Initiative, a project entitled 'Integrating Informal STEM and Arts-Based Learning to Foster Innovation.' Harvey Seifter, Art of Science Learning founder/director, is the project's director and principal investigator. Paige Simpson, the Partnership's Interim Executive Director and Director of the Balboa Park Learning Institute, is project administrator. (more...)

Zoë Wanamaker Will Lead PASSION PLAY at Duke of York's Theatre in Spring 2013

Spring 2013 sees multi Olivier Award-winner Zoe Wanamaker make her return to the West End in Passion Play, Peter Nichols' celebrated black comedy about love and infidelity. Directed by David Leveaux, Passion Play opens on 7 May at the Duke of York's Theatre with previews from 1 May. (more...)

Owen Teale, Samantha Bond, Oliver Cotton and More Join Zoë Wanamaker in PASSION PLAY at Duke of York's Theatre, Beg. Tonight

Owen Teale, Samantha Bond, Oliver Cotton, Sian Thomas and Annabel Scholey join star Zoe Wanamaker in a new production of Peter Nichols' Passion Play, Peter Nichols' celebrated black comedy about love and infidelity. Directed by David Leveaux, Passion Play opens on 7 May at the Duke of York's Theatre with previews from tonight, 1 May. (more...)

Owen Teale, Samantha Bond, Oliver Cotton and More Join Zoë Wanamaker in PASSION PLAY at Duke of York's Theatre

Owen Teale, Samantha Bond, Oliver Cotton, Sian Thomas and Annabel Scholey have joined previously announced star Zoe Wanamaker in a new production of Peter Nichols' Passion Play, Peter Nichols' celebrated black comedy about love and infidelity, according to the Daily Mail. (more...)

Rita Moreno in Conversation with Lin-Manuel Miranda Set for Barnes & Noble Today

Barnes & Noble at 86th and Lexington Avenue will host 'Rita Moreno in Conversation With Lin-Manuel Miranda' today, March 5, 2013. Moreno's book, 'Rita Moreno: A Memoir', will be released the same day. (more...)

Leading Health Care Organizations Announce Results of White Paper on Cancer Care in Austin

Today, the LIVESTRONG Foundation, Central Health, the Shivers Cancer Foundation and Senator Kirk Watson announced the results of a white paper on the availability of quality clinical adult cancer care and support services in the greater Austin region, which includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties. Cancer is the leading cause of death in the region and residents cite it as a top health concern. (more...)

NewFilmmakers LA Film Festival Announces March 23rd 2013 Program

The spirit of independent cinema is soaring with the NewFilmmakers LA Film Festival March 23rd 2013 program. The event brings Groundlings alumni, award-winning filmmakers, Oscar nominated actors, first time filmmakers, and more all under one roof. (more...)

Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA Announces THE MANY MISTRESSES OF MARTIN LUTHER KING

Rod Menzies directs the world premiere of an Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA production. The Many Mistresses of Martin Luther Kingby Andrew Dolan, a play as provocative as its title, runs March 17 - April 29 at Atwater Village Theatre. (more...)

Broadway's Rita Moreno Talks Career, Love Life and More on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Rita Moreno stopped by CBS SUNDAY MORNING today to talk with Mo Rocca about coming to the U.S., her life on the big screen and more. Moreno, who starred as 'Anita' in 1961's West Side Story, said she got her break by modeling herself after Elizabeth Taylor. (more...)

I CAN & I WILL Discusses Affirmations

“Affirmations”–a way of thinking, doing and talking that positively equates to a correct relation with the Universe–this is what Jan Allen discusses in her new self-help book, I can & I will. A straightforward exposition that starts with how Allen found affirmations to turn her life around during an abysmal period of it, it is a well thought out work that holds a reader's interest with its moral gumption and intelligence. (more...)

LIVESTRONG Foundation Executives Announced as 2013 Public Relations Professionals of the Year

Today, LIVESTRONG Foundation President and CEO Doug Ulman and Vice President of Communications and External Affairs Katherine McLane were honored as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2013 Public Relations Professionals of the Year. This prestigious award celebrates the highest level of public relations achievement by an individual or team and was presented as part of PRSA's Silver Anvil Awards ceremony, held at the AXA Equitable Center in New York City. In addition to having its executives honored, the LIVESTRONG Foundation also received a Silver Anvil Award in the crisis communications category. (more...)

LIVESTRONG Foundation Announces Grant to Help Men Affected by Cancer

The LIVESTRONG Foundation has received $6.2 million from its partner Movember, the global men's health charity that asks men to grow a moustache for 30 days each November, while women support the efforts, to raise funds and awareness for cancers affecting men. The LIVESTRONG Foundation will allocate the $6.2 million over four years to expand its cancer support services to develop a male-specific program helping those affected by prostate and testicular cancer. (more...)

Full Cast Announced for Disney's ALADDIN in Seattle!

The 5th Avenue Theatre is thrilled to announce casting for the highly anticipated premiere of Disney's Aladdin, a new stage musical. The show will feature Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed as Aladdin and Jasmine, James Monroe Iglehart as the Genie, and Seattle mainstay Seán G. Griffin as the Sultan. Jonathan Freeman takes the stage to embody the role he originally voiced for the film, the Royal Vizier Jafar. He is joined by comedic favorite Don Darryl Rivera as Iago. Aladdin restores a trio of characters originally conceived by the film's creators: Omar, Babkak, and Kassim, played by Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Brian Gonzales, and Brandon O'Neill, respectively. Broadway's Casey Nicholaw will direct. With book by Chad Beguelin and hit songs including 'Friend Like Me,' 'Prince Ali,' and the Oscar-winning 'A Whole New World' by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Aladdin will enchant audiences of all ages. (more...)

Reunion Planned for Employees of Former Candlelight Dinner Playhouse 2/4

A gala reunion is being held for those who worked at America's first Dinner Theater, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 6:30pm to 12:30am at the European Chalet, 5445 S. Harlem (two blocks from the site of the original theater). The $50 admission includes dinner, open bar from 6:30pm to 10:30pm and a commemorative gift. Candlelight founders William Pullinsi and Anthony D'Angelo will attend and make special remarks. (more...)

Reunion Planned for Employees of Former Candlelight Dinner Playhouse 2/4

A gala reunion is being held for those who worked at America's first Dinner Theater, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 6:30pm to 12:30am at the European Chalet, 5445 S. Harlem (two blocks from the site of the original theater). The $50 admission includes dinner, open bar from 6:30pm to 10:30pm and a commemorative gift. Candlelight founders William Pullinsi and Anthony D'Angelo will attend and make special remarks. (more...)

Terence English Shares His Eventful Life Story in FOLLOW YOUR STAR

In "Follow Your Star: From Mining to Heart Transplants - A Surgeon's Story" (published by AuthorHouse), the new autobiography from Terence English, readers are treated to a detailed look into a life of adventure and achievement. (more...)

Rita Moreno in Conversation with Lin-Manuel Miranda Set for Barnes & Noble, 3/5

Barnes & Noble at 86th and Lexington Avenue will host 'Rita Moreno in Conversation With Lin-Manuel Miranda' on March 5, 2013. Moreno's book, 'Rita Moreno: A Memoir', will be released the same day. (more...)

Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA Announces THE MANY MISTRESSES OF MARTIN LUTHER KING

Rod Menzies directs the world premiere of an Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA production. The Many Mistresses of Martin Luther Kingby Andrew Dolan, a play as provocative as its title, runs March 17 - April 29 at Atwater Village Theatre. (more...)

The Public Theater Receives $4 Million Gift From The Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust

Public Theater Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced last night from the Delacorte Theater stage that the Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust has generously donated $4 million to The Public Theater to support free Shakespeare in the Park and the capital campaign for the revitalization of its landmark Astor Place building, which includes five theaters and Joe's Pub. Members of the Spitzer family were in the audience on Wednesday evening to enjoy the free Shakespeare in the Park production of Into the Woods. The Spitzers' first gift to the theater will be gratefully acknowledged with a plaque at the Delacorte Theater. (more...)

HANKS ON HEALTH: Real Men Don't Eat Crap - A Guide to Healthy New Man Food

If anyone doesn't believe Americans have become expert at rationalizing and justifying their vices, especially when it comes to poor nutrition habits, just consider a recent Gallup survey about people and their weight. The survey reports that compared with 1990 Americans are on average 20 pounds heavier than they were 20 years ago (men from 180 pounds to 196 and women from 142 to 160). Even more shocking is that men and women both feel those higher numbers are close to an ideal weight. Just 39 percent of Americans characterize themselves as overweight. Us obese? No way. (more...)

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