Theatricum Botanicum Presents Romantic Shakespeare this SummerMay 11, 2011It's the battle of the sexes this summer when Theatricum Botanicum pairs two of the Bard's most foolishly romantic plays. Kicking off Theatricum's six-play repertory season during the first weekend of June, artistic director Ellen Geer directs The Merry Wives of Windsor, opening on Saturday, June 4 at 8 pm.
Photo Flash: UFC Star Josh Koscheck Attends ABSINTHEMay 11, 2011UFC star, Josh Koscheck, attended ABSINTHE last night at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Following the show, Koscheck joined Angel Porrino, The Gazillionaire, Penny and the rest of the cast of ABSINTHE on-stage for photos.
La Jolla Playhouse Presents Inventive Adaptation of PEER GYNT, 6/28-7/24May 11, 2011La Jolla Playhouse presents Peer Gynt, by Henrik Ibsen, adapted and directed by David Schweizer, running June 28 - July 24 (media night: Wednesday, July 6 at 7:30 pm) in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. Tickets to Peer Gynt are available by calling the Box Office: (858) 550-1010 or online at LaJollaPlayhouse.org.
The Fairytale Town Troupers Present SNOW WHITE & THE 7 PIRATES, 6/11-26May 11, 2011AARGH! It's the same old story you know so well--an evil queen, a poisoned apple, a beautiful princess--but with a few new twists: a mirrored magician, some mysterious mermaids, a zombie army, and seven eccentric ...pirates? Climb aboard for some swashbuckling fun in the summer sun -but mind the apples... AARGH!
One Night with Janis Joplin Premieres at Portland Center Stage, 5/24May 11, 2011The rehearsal room is rockin' and the countdown is on to opening night! Portland Center Stage is proud to announce the opening for the world premiere musical, One Night with Janis Joplin, a musical event celebrating the life of one of rock ‘n roll's greatest legends, created, written and directed by Randy Johnson and produced in association with the Estate of Janis Joplin & Jeffrey Jampol for JAM, Inc.
Ordway Announces Children’s Festival LineupMay 11, 2011Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is gearing up for its 11th Flint Hills International Children's Festival. Minnesota's signature arts festival for children and families features performing artists from all across the state, region and world. Festival dates are May 31-June 5, 2011. Nearly 500,000 people have enjoyed the Festival since it began in 2000.
Current TV's 'Countdown With Keith Olbermann' Launches 6/20May 11, 2011'Countdown With Keith Olbermann,' the much-anticipated week-nightly commentary show slated to launch on independently owned Current TV on June 20th, is announcing its first group of regular contributors, which will include notable policy-makers, documentary film makers, award-winning journalists, bloggers, comedians and other progressive voices.
CBS.com Launches 'Big Brother' SweepstakesMay 11, 2011CBS.com announced today the launch of the BIG BROTHER 'Ultimate Fan' sweepstakes, inviting fans to complete a series of online challenges for a chance to win a trip to the BIG BROTHER house in Los Angeles. One lucky fan will win the ultimate BIG BROTHER experience and spend a day in the house with invited members of the press and participate in BIG BROTHER-inspired challenges.
STAGE TUBE: Justin Bieber Takes Over 'America's Best Dance Crew'May 11, 2011MTV's 'Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew' (ABDC) welcomes R&B/Pop superstar Justin Bieber as the 'Superstar of the Week' on Thursday, May 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The five remaining crews will honor the music and fashion of the 2X Grammy-nominated megastar, by dancing to Bieber's monster hits that include: 'Somebody To Love,' 'Never Say Never' (feat. Jaden Smith), 'Baby,' 'Eenie Meanie' (feat. Sean Kingston) and 'Runaway Love' (feat. Kanye West).
COVERGIRL Names Sofia Vergara as Latest SpokespersonMay 11, 2011Today, Sofia Vergara joins a new modern family: she just signed her first beauty contract with COVERGIRL and announced it herself on Twitter and Facebook live from the set. The Emmy nominated actress and mother is currently shooting her first advertising campaign for the cosmetics giant. The ads are scheduled to debut in January 2012 and Vergara will be representing some innovative new additions to the COVERGIRL product line-up.
Lady Gaga to Appear on GLEE?May 11, 2011GLEE has covered Lady Gaga's songs many a time, and even had an episode centered around her songs. But Gaga herself has never appeared on GLEE. Is that about to change?
Met Museum and the Whitney Announce Collaborative Agreement for Breuer BuildingMay 11, 2011The directors of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art announced today that their boards of trustees have agreed in principle to a multiple-year collaboration projected to begin in 2015, when the Whitney opens its new museum facility on Gansevoort Street in downtown Manhattan.
ABC Searches for Singers for Karaoke CompetitionMay 11, 2011Are you a singer waiting to be discovered? Have you dreamed of national stardom on the karaoke stage? This summer, the producers of the new ABC summertime series, 'Karaoke Battle U.S.A.,' which debuts on Monday, August 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), will be presenting the amazing story of the biggest karaoke competition in America, Karaoke World Championships U.S.A.
The Ladies of VH1's 'Love & Hip Hop' Are Back for a Reunion SpecialMay 11, 2011Love can be a battlefield, but when hip hop is involved it can be a war where only the strong survive. In the premiere season of VH1's 'Love & Hip Hop,' five women who are all part of the New York hip hop scene, shared their lives and secrets and showed the world what life is really like behind the velvet rope.
DANCING WITH THE STARS Showdown: Semi-Finalists Revealed!May 10, 2011Yesterday on DANCING WITH THE STARS, the couples danced instant dances in addition to their regular routine. They chose a song after their regular routines, then had to perform to it mere minutes later. With two sets of judges' scores plus the audience vote, who made the cut for the final four?
Prescott Fine Arts Gallery Presents Collagraph Workshop 5/17May 10, 2011Collagraphy is a printing technique where the plate is built up by gluing various materials and textures in layers, ink is added to the plate and transferred to paper via a press, thus creating a collagraphy print. Collagraphs are original prints, and can be signed and framed. This is an exciting and unique form of printmaking.