UCB Theatre Presents 'This Is Not A Sketch Show: A Sketch Show,' 11/30 & Announces Apartment for RentNovember 21, 2011The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is now available as a rentable apartment! At least, that's the premise of This Is Not A Sketch Show: A Sketch Show, the new conceptual, Charlie Kaufman-esque show by Matt Moskovciak and Ben Stadler, coming to the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre at 8pm on Wednesday, November 30. This is a show for comedy fans as well as people that are in the market for very large one bedroom apartments, which you can read more about in the apartment listing at http://www.postlets.com/rts/6500602.
New Village Arts Announces OF MICE AND MEN Extension Thru 11/25 November 21, 2011New Village Arts announced three additional performances of its sold out hit, OF MICE AND MEN. The extended performances will be showing at New Village Arts Theatre (2787 State Street, Carlsbad Village) November 22, 23 and 25 at 8 PM. Tickets are $26 - $29 and can be purchased at www.NewVillageArts.org or by calling 760-433-3245.
Castillo Theatre Honors Carmen de Lavallade, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More, 11/7November 21, 2011On November 7th more than 150 theatre artists and patrons attended the 2011 Castillo Theatre Gala Benefit at the All Stars Project's performing arts and development center, 543 West 42nd Street. The gala, which raised a record $77,000 for Castillo and its youth theatre training program, Youth Onstage!, paid tribute to four influential women of the theatre: Carmen de Lavallade, Gabrielle L. Kurlander, Judith Malina and Daphne Rubin-Vega.
The Ronin Gallery to Host A Consignment Sale, 11/18-23November 18, 2011The Ronin Gallery will be having a CONSIGNMENT SALE from November 18th thru November 23rd. The Ronin Gallery has recently consigned from various owners over 85 prints dating from the 18th through the 20th centuries. The owners wish to sell immediately and have agreed to an Internet Consignment Sale. The prints have been priced according to rarity, artist, design and condition; however because time is a factor we will be happy to submit any reasonable offer to the owners. The gallery will get back to you if your offer is accepted. The prints are not in any order so we suggest that you peruse the entire collection
Grand Opening of Brasilina, a New Brazilian Restaurant, to be Held on 12/4 November 18, 2011Brasilina, a new family-owned restaurant serving contemporary Brazilian cuisine, will have its grand opening on Sunday, December 4th. The gorgeous Hell's Kitchen space at 836 Ninth Ave. at 55th St. will double as a cafe during the day, serving Brazilian coffee and light lunches and at night as a full service restaurant. Brunch will be available on the weekends.
Lady Bunny to Perform Cabaret Show at La Escuelita Cabaret TheaterNovember 18, 2011Fresh off her second season of RUPAUL'S DRAG U on Logo as the Dean Of Drag, Lady Bunny, the iconic New York drag diva of Wigstock has announced an extension to the super raunchy, THAT AIN'T NO LADY!, her first one woman cabaret show in almost a decade...bringing some much-needed trash back to the increasingly Disney-fied Times Square area. The production is currently in previews at La Escuelita Cabaret Theater, (301 W 39th St. @ Eighth Ave) and has now been extended for an open run. The official opening will be on Tuesday, December 5, 2011.
Teri Dale Hansen & Nat Chandler to Perform 'Swingin' Holiday Celebration' November 18, 2011Broadway's Teri Dale Hansen (The Boys from Syracuse, West End's Show Boat) and Nat Chandler (The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Phantom of the Opera) will appear in concert with a trio of musicians led by Mike Petry on Wednesday, December 7th at 7:00pm. The pair will perform Swingin' Holiday Celebration (produced by Broadway Pops International) featuring holiday favorites by Ellington, Guaraldi, Fitzgerald, Mercer and more.
Jonny Reno's Announces Upcoming EventsNovember 18, 2011On Friday, Jonny Reno's will have Meet & Greet Community Welcome for the Women's Running Magazine Half Marathon from 4 to 9pm with a free Happy Hour Buffet and Live Music with Melissa Brethauer from 8-11pm. In addition, there will be a Marine Corp Benefit Bash at 7:30pm featuring Live Music with the 'Gates of Eden'.
Westport Country Playhouse Announces Upcoming Performances & EventsNovember 18, 2011Though the final curtain has come down on the 2011 season, the Playhouse remains as busy as ever gearing up for the annual Winter at the Playhouse programming, an exciting holiday festival that lights up the campus with dance, story and song each December. The idea behind Winter at the Playhouse is simple. In the months not producing plays and musicals, Westport Country Playhouse offers patrons holiday-themed music and entertainment.
Paul Winter to Perform Holiday Concerts in NYC, 12/6 & 15-17November 21, 2011Renowned saxophonist, composer and bandleader Paul Winter, long known for his pioneering fusion of jazz, world music, and natural sounds of the Earth, returns to New York City in December for a truly special holiday season of performances featuring his debut at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on December 6, as well as his latest offering in the over 30-year tradition of Winter Solstice Celebrations at the Cathedral of St. John from December 15 through 17.
THE X FACTOR: The Top 10 Results Show!November 17, 2011Here we go again, folks- the results show! Last night was rough as the contestants performed rock songs. Some shined, while others crashed and burned. Only 9 will move on to next week's live show. Did some of last night's slips affect the fates of the strongest competitors? We will soon find out as the bottom two will be revealed and one contestant will be going home tonight!