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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering will celebrate a century of solutions at its E-Week Open House 9 am to 3 pm April 23 in Othmer Hall. A tradition since 1913, E-Week is dedicated to recognizing and rewarding engineers' accomplishments. The guest speaker for the event, Brian Halla, Executive Chairman of National Semiconductor and an alumnus of UNL's electrical engineering program, will speak at 10:30 am in 106 Othmer Hall, Vine Street between 16th and 17th streets.

An Evening with Terry Angel Mason, gay writer and Civil Rights Activist, will be hosted at the OMSA/LGBTQ Student Life offices at 5710 S. Woodlawn on April 28, 2010. Mr. Mason will be discussing his Pulitzer Prize-Nominated novel, Love Won't Let Me Be Silent. Mason, is returning to Chicago thanks to the collaborative efforts of Affinity Community Services, Teen Living Programs (TLP), UCAN, and the University of Chicago's Office of LGBTQ Life and Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA).

There are only two weekends left, April 16-18 & 23-25, to see The Freeport Players' showcase of one-act and short plays, CABIN FIVER. The series of plays include contemporary playwrights Christopher Durang, David Ives, Mary Gallagher, Seth Kramer and David Auburn. From of Oves' BABEL'S IN ARMS to Gallagher's CHOCOLATE CAKE, the Players give the audience a little of everything.

Geva Theatre Center Presents FIVE COURSE LOVE, May 5-June 6. Gregg Coffin's musical returns to the home of its birth following worldwide acclaim. The cast features Broadway actors Troy Britton Johnson (THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, WILL ROGERS FOLLIES and DAMN YANKEES), Kevin Ligon (THE PRODUCERS, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and FINIAN'S RAINBOW) and Kristen Mengelkoch (FORBIDDEN BROADWAY). Brad Greer and Jessica Vosk complete the ensemble.

The Mad Ones and Brick Theater, Inc. present SAMUEL & ALASDAIR: A PERSONAL HISTORY OF THE ROBOT WAR-- now playing at the Brick Theater in Brooklyn thru April 17. An extra late show has been added for Saturday, April 17 at 10:30 pm.

The jazz duo known as The Stryker/Slagle Band is scheduled for upcoming New Jersey appearances, in addition to the release of their new CD on Saturday, April 17. Guitarist Dave Stryker and Saxophonist Steve Slagle have been developing their own group sound for over 20 years. Dave Stryker spent over 13 years with Stanley Turrentine, and also worked with Jack McDuff, Kevin Mahogany and Eliane Elias. He has 19 CD's out as a leader, and has been a sideman on over 50 others. Saxophonist Steve Slagle has released 10 CD's as a leader, and performed as a sideman on countless others. He has played with Machito, Ray Barretto, Charlie Haden, Milton Nascimento, Carla Bley, The Mingus Big Band, and Joe Lovano's None

On Sunday, May 2, Crash Landing Theater presents the return of CRIP SLAM--a collection of short plays by 8 disabled writers and one token walkie. Nine selected Chicago writers have just a few days to write a five-minute scene in response to a challenging prompt. The writers cast the scenes from a pool of actors who have less than an hour to rehearse. No directors involved.

Fidelity FutureStage® Playwriting Contest winner, Katarzyna (Kathy) Roszczeda, a New York City high school senior, is headed to Broadway this June to see her original play produced on stage at the Imperial Theatre, home to 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, BILLY ELLIOT. On Sunday, April 11, Roszczeda had the opportunity to celebrate by meeting Elton John, BILLY ELLIOT composer and honorary chairperson of Fidelity FutureStage, at opening night of the musical in Chicago.

THE PAN SHOW will be presented by Touchstone Theatre (321 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA) from May 13-22. Shows are at 8pm Thursdays and Fridays, and on Saturdays there will be an 8pm show and a special late night, 10:30pm performance. Writing and design for the off-Broadway style musical are by two Lehigh Valley artists- James Jordan of the Touchstone Theatre Ensemble and Christopher Shorr, Theatre Director of Moravian College. THE PAN SHOW offers a re-imagining of both the musical, and a classic figure from Greek mythology, as the half-man, half-goat god Pan is dropped into a contemporary milieu of sex, drugs and rock and roll. The music features a variety of styles, including marches, techno, house, and rock, and has all been newly created by Jordan and Shorr.

The University Village Barnes & Noble continues to host Seattle Opera's 'Creating Amelia' series this week (thru Sunday, April 18) by hosting a book fair. In the weeks leading up to the world premiere of AMELIA, Seattle Opera presents a variety of panel discussions, lectures, and other events designed to provide unique insight into the development of this new work and reach out to new communities with particular ties to the opera's story and themes. The book fair features works from both Amelia librettist Gardner McFall and composer Daron Aric Hagen. Seattle Opera benefits from the sale of ALL items in the store during this week. Mention the Seattle Opera at checkout, and a portion of the sale will be donated back to them. In addition to the book fair, two live-streamed Amelia events still remain- 'Creating Amelia' and a Librettist Lecture.

On June 25-26, the 36th Annual Jazz Record Collectors' Bash will take place at the Hilton Woodbridge located at 120 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ. The two-day event will feature vintage videos, CDs, and memorabilia.

Starting May 20 and running thru June 12, The Debate Society presents the final play of their Americana Trilogy: BUDDY COP 2. Performing at the Ontological-Hysteric Theatre, the play is written by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, and Directed and developed by Oliver Butler. BUDDY COP 2 features Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Monique Vukovic & Michael Cyril Creighton. Set Design by Laura Jellinek, Lighting Design by Mike Riggs, Costume Design by Sydney Maresca, Sound Design by Nathan Leigh, Stage Manager: Amy Ehrenberg, Assistant Director: Danielle Kourtesis, Assistant Stage Manager: Shelley Miles, Intern: Marisa Savic.

On Friday, June 25 at 8 pm, comedian Brian Regan will perform live at the Morrison Center in Boise, Idaho. Tickets are now on Pre-sale for $39.50 + fees. The offer is valid until 11:30 pm on April 15. To reserve and purchase tickets, enter the promotional code, 'popstar' at idahotickets.com.

The Idaho Falls Arts Council has released a schedule of events for the upcoming months including the Eastern Idaho Wine Festival & Microbrews, a performance by the Snake River All-Stars, the Cultural District Art Walk, the return of Late Night Catechism, the Grammy award-winning band, Riders in the Sky, and the continuation of their Carr Gallery Exhibit.

Join the cast of PIPPIN, Friday, April 23 from 11:00 pm- 1:00 am as they celebrate opening night with Broadway Karaoke at The Barn Players Theatre! No need to bring music--The Barn Karaoke Band will be there to accompany every song. There will be a variety of new and old standards from all of your favorite Broadway musicals.

Tonight, Thursday April 15 at 6 and 8:30 pm, PoJazz celebrates Poetry and Jazz Appreciation Month with award winning poet, Sharon Dolin, and singer, Kaoru Azuma, at Cornelia Street Cafe (29 Cornelia St, New York, NY). In addition to Dolin, other poets include Elizabeth Lara, Ellen Wright, Pat Behrens, Rochelle Goldstein, Sue Melot, and Mary Lyon. They will be joined by host, Golda Solomon and Rosi Hertlein on the violin. Vocalist Kaoru Azuma will follow Dolin at 8:30 pm. She will be accompanied by Kaoru Azuma, vocals; Scott Reeves, trombone; Jesse Forest, guitar; Scott Colberg, bass; and Paolo Orlandi, drums.

Ireland's Circus Gerbola is teaming up with local street theatre group, Bui Bolg this Saturday, April 17 from 10 am-12 noon for World Circus Day at the Wexford Racecourse. Bui Bolg, which also runs a weekly Youth group, will be treated to a once in a lifetime opportunity behind the scenes with the circus!

Join Mel & El as they ride the crimson wave! The ladies are back with a brand new monthly musical comedy extravaganza, MEL & EL: OUR TIME OF THE MONTH, at Comix, 353 W. 14th Street, NYC on Thursday, May 6th at 7:30 pm. Created and performed by award-winning femmes Melanie Adelman and Ellie Dvorkin with composer Patrick Spencer Bodd, MEL & EL: OUR TIME OF THE MONTH is like a modern-day Laverne & Shirley full of dirty songs and banter.

The Invisible Dog Art Center in Brooklyn, NY will showcase its twenty-seven artists on Saturday, April 24 from noon to midnight. Take the opportunity to see how the center's artists have grown and evolved since last fall. The Invisible Dog Art Center artists include Juan Alfaro, Bina Altera, Jeff Amurao, Gab Benzur, Emmanuel Bernardoux, Malcolm Brown, Liz Burow, Chong Gon Byun, Andre Da Loba, Eduardo Gil, Megan Hershman, Nemo Hoffman, Gabriel Jones, Kiya Kim, Anna Levikova, Giles Lyon, Angelo Monaco, Anne Mourier Attal, Joanna Neborsky, Xavier Roux, Giuseppe Stampone, Ian Trask, Eirini Vourloumis & Susan Weinthaler

Machine Theatre will be holding auditions for its July production of THOMTHOM (IF THAT BIRD WON'T SING) on Monday, April 26 at Plaza Presbyterian Church, located at 2304 The Plaza Charlotte, NC 28205. Auditions are from 6-9 pm. The show will rehearse the month of June (with a few meetings to work on music in May) and perform the first three weeks of July. Auditionees should come dressed to move and prepared to do cold readings from the text. Call backs, if needed, will be held on Thursday April 29th 6pm at the same location.