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WaterTower is sorry to announce the resignation of James Paul Lemons, WTT's Artistic Associate/Communications Manager.

Ravinia Festival regrets that the July 6 concert by The Cat Empire, Soulive and Raul Midon has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. There will be no concert at Ravinia on the evening of July 6.

The renowned Russian painter and sculptor Zurab Tsereteli - President of the Russian Academy of Arts and Founder/Director of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art - will have a rare exhibit of his works, with an opening set for Friday, June 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan.

The 5th Avenue Theatre celebrates its 30th Anniversary with A Night At The 5th, a Gala celebration of three decades as one of the region's leading non-profit organizations. On Saturday June 19 The Theatre offers up entertainment, catered delicacies and both a Silent and Live Auction, and celebrates the end of a critically-acclaimed season as well as honoring the visionaries who saved The 5th from demolition.

This lost masterpiece of pornography was recently discovered in a woodworking shop of a Beverly Hills dentist. June Crenshaw (Kristen Bell) was known as the 'sex kitten' of the Supreme Court.

On Saturday, June 5 Skidmore College will present Nelle Nugent, one of the producers of the Tony nominated Best Play TIME STANDS STILL, the 2010 Distinguished Achievement Award. The award will be presented in a private ceremony held at the campus' Arthur Zankel Music Center.

Fueled by the successes of the network's pop culture hits, Bravo earned its highest rated May in history across all key demographics, according to Nielsen Media Research.

NBC Sports presents coverage of the inaugural Rugby 7's Collegiate Championship, a USA Sevens event, this Saturday and Sunday from 4-6 p.m. ET from Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Universal Sports will provide extended coverage Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. ET.

Rafael Nadal seeks his fifth French Open title that will get him closer to Bjorn Borg's open era record of six as NBC Sports presents live coverage of the French Open men's finals on Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. ET. Nadal, the tournament's No. 2 seed, whose last Grand Slam title came at the 2009 Australian Open, must first get by Jurgen Melzer of Austria in the semifinal round tomorrow (11 a.m. in all time zones on NBC). Melzer upset No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals. On the women's side, No. 17 seed Francesca Schiavone of Italy takes on No. 7 seed Samantha Stosur of Australia each seeking her first Grand Slam title. Live coverage of the women's final begins Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.

NBC News' Chief Foreign Correspondent and award-winning chronicler of America's War on Terror, Richard Engel reports from Afghanistan and around the country on one of the deadliest battles in the Afghan War - the Battle of Wanat - and the impact it had on a fallen soldier's father in a special edition of 'Dateline: A Father's Mission' on June 27 (7:00-8:00 PM/ET).

The NBC Universal Digital Studio today announced the renewal of its new original series 'In Gayle We Trust,' - marking the first time the studio has picked up a new series for a second season. 'In Gayle We Trust,' starring Elisa Donovan ('Clueless') in the title role, is sponsored by American Family Insurance and was launched in September 2009 in association with Mindshare Entertainment.

NBC has promoted two key executives from its NBC.com team as Josie Ventura has been promoted to Vice President, Primetime Production, NBC.com, while Robert Angelo becomes Vice President, Late Night, Daytime & Mobile, NBC.com. The announcements were made by Stephen Andrade, Senior Vice President and General Manager, NBC.com, to whom both report.

In MSNBC's latest 'Hardball' documentary, 'Rise of the New Right,' Chris Matthews takes a hard look at the recent surge of anger on the political right, particularly the outpouring of support for the Tea Party, which helped secure Rand Paul's victory in Kentucky. The special airs Wednesday, June 16 @ 7PM ET.

Telemundo, the NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group and Big Tent Entertainment, in association with The Richline Group, Inc. and designer Udi Behr, are introducing Telemundojewelry.com, which launches today. The new Website offers fans a chance to purchase the beautiful jewelry pieces worn by the actors in Telemundo's programming.

Every year BET brings you the hottest awards show on cable television and this year will be no different. Hosted by entertainment superstar Queen Latifah with performances by Nicki Minaj, Drake, Trey Songz and Diddy-Dirty Money the BET AWARDS '10 promises to bring the house down!

Starz and GK-TV announced today that Joseph Fiennes, Eva Green, Jamie Campbell Bower and Tamsin Egerton have signed on to the upcoming series 'Camelot.'

AFTER THE CATCH returns for its fourth season on Tuesday, June 15 at 10PM ET/PT, bringing together the stars of DEADLIEST CATCH to share a few fish tales from the shore. This year, Bering Sea Captains Sig Hansen (F/V Northwestern), Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand (F/V Time Bandit), and Keith Colburn (F/V Wizard) will have a few laughs, recap memorable moments, and pay tribute to their fallen brother, Captain Phil Harris. Set in a New Orleans hot spot - Blue Nile bar - they'll discuss the highs and lows they encountered during the past fishing season and watch never-before-seen footage from the high seas.

Fred Astaire's widow, Robyn, filed a suit May 28 seeking to block what she says is unauthorized use of the Astaire name by the coming Fred and Adele Astaire Awards. The news was reported by the New York Times.

The Television Critics Association has announced the nominees for the 26th Annual TCA Awards.

Disney Channel has ordered a fourth season of its Emmy Award-winning sitcom 'Wizards of Waverly Place,' and is in development on the sequel to 'Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie,' cable TV's second-highest rated scripted telecast of all time in Total Viewers (13.5 million), Kids 6-11 and Tweens. The announcement was made today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide. Production on the fourth season is scheduled to begin in August with show runners Vince Cheung and Ben Montanio ('Married with Children,' 'Greetings from Tucson') executive-producing. Todd J. Greenwald ('Hannah Montana,' 'Saved By the Bell: The New Class') is the series creator and also an executive producer.