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La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades was a pioneering book in many ways, and not just because it was published in 1554, barely 100 years after the printing press was invented. At a time when heroes and leaders were always portrayed as wealthy, refined noblemen, Lazarillo was the first picaresque novel (picaresco) - one that revolved around a poor man, a charming rogue (pícaro) whose antics revealed the hypocrisies and flaws of Spain's most powerful people.

The Orion Ensemble's 2010-11 season concludes in May with a program featuring Mahler, Dvorák, Bolcom and Williams, as well as special guest artists. Performances take place May 1 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva, May 8 at Music Institute of Chicago's Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston and May 18 at Roosevelt University's Ganz Hall in Chicago.

A complex mechanical system used to set up components of the acoustical shell in Uihlein Hall malfunctioned today while the Marcus Center Staff was moving the shell into position on the stage. The shell consists of four large pieces, 2 side sections, a back wall section and a ceiling section. This shell is extremely heavy and is moved into and out of place with a sophisticated mechanical system.

At its 48th Annual Leaders in Management Awards Dinner this spring, Pace University will recognize Robert S. Sands, Esq., Law '84, an important philanthropist and business entrepreneur in upstate New York who is President and Chief Executive Officer, Constellation Brands, Inc., the world's largest premium wine company; and F. Daniel Gabel, a significant early supporter of environmental organizations who is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hagedorn & Company, a major insurance brokerage firm.

New Yorkers out for a morning stroll in the Highline Park today may have heard a Scottish calling in the air. Led by local Scots-American pipers, three dancers from the Gehring dance troupe floated above the city streets while unraveling themselves from Scottish Harris Tweed and tartan. The purpose: to usher in another year of Scotland Week in New York City.

New York actor, Stephen Axelrod, brings his acclaimed one-man shows to PFAA. Stephen's newest presentation, Surf Avenue, a variation and continuation of Blue Collar Bay, will be performed in tandem on the same evening. Each show runs about 60 minutes, for a full evening of theatre.

The Trinity Academy of Irish Dance steps on to the Schaumburg High School Auditorium stage for their 2011 spring performance, Inspire. In a heart-pounding display of strength and agility, Trinity dancers ages 4-18 take the stage with new choreography as well as old favorites including 'The Dawn', 'Celtic Tiger' and 'Johnny'. Special performances include Trinity II, the junior touring company, Men of Trinity and dancers fresh from the World Championships in Dublin, Ireland.

One part vivid imagination, two parts carnival and a shot of old world burlesque mixed with a heavy dash of decadence and you have ABSINTHE, a unique show that premieres Strip-side on Friday, April 1. This new production by internationally renowned Spiegelworld, BASE Entertainment and Jess Ravich makes its vibrant debut at the Roman Plaza at Caesars Palace.

The song and tap extravaganza 42nd STREET previews March 30th, opens April 10th and runs through May 29th at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. The Broadway production of 42nd STREET won the Tony Award for Best Musical and Choreography in 1980, and Best Revival in 2001. The Marriott Theatre's production will feature Direction and Musical Staging by 2010 Jeff Award winner Rachel Rockwell, Choreography by 2010 Jeff Award winner Tammy Mader, with Musical Direction by multi-Jeff Award winner Doug Peck.

In association with Silk Road Productions, Producer/Director Andy Lowe and Chinese Pirate Productions will present a live stage adaptation of the 3 episode musical web-series created by writer/director Joss Whedon. Sixteen (16) performances of the fan driven adaptation will be held at the 10th Avenue Theatre at 930 10th Avenue in Downtown San Diego, Ca 92101 from July 16th - 30th, 2011 to coincide with the 2011 annual International Comic Book Convention

Tonight's episode of DANCING WITH THE STARS required the contestants to dance with a backstory, putting the experiences faced by the stars at front and center. The celebrities' stories ranged from happiness to tragedy, from hardship to success, and everything in between.

With news that relative newcomer Diego Boneta will lead as Drew in the upcoming ROCK OF AGES film, many fans are wondering why Broadway's original Drew, Constantine Maroulis, was passed over for the film.

'The Three Stooges' was a hugely successful franchise of shorts, television episodes, and feature-length films beginning in the 1930s with lasting success even through today. The stooges originally consisted of Moe Howard, his brother Shemp (and later Curly), and Larry Fine.

At the ripe young age of 16, Anna Maria Litvinenko is the youngest competitor that will perform in the respected International Tchaikovsky Competition, this year comprised of four music categories, 25 countries, and 122 musicians. Anna, a junior in the New World School of the Arts (NWSA) high school program, is an accomplished cellist who just last year performed Dvorak's Cello Concerto with the Miami Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Eduardo Marturet.

Joining Ryan O'Connor on the opening night of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings on May 2 will be Susan Blackwell (title of show) and Katie Thompson (Spidermusical). The evening's proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.

Join your friends and colleagues at the Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre, Venture Hall on Friday May 6th, 2011from 7:30am-4:30pm for the Chick-fil-A Leadercast. Every leader has a unique voice and this year highlights Voices of Change. Learn how to identify and develop your own leadership voice and have an opportunity to meet those who have reached success right here in our community.

American music legend JOHN PRINE will perform an evening of his classic songs at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines on Friday, June 17 with special guest Iris DeMent. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 8 at the Civic Center Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000 and online at CivicCenter.org.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its Spring 2011 season with the return of JARROD SPECTOR, star of Jersey Boys on Broadway, on Monday, May 16. His show 'Minor Fall, Major Lift' features musical selections that range from the 1950s (Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka), 1960s (The Beatles, Smokey Robinson), 1970s (Led Zeppelin, Chicago) and the present day (Macy Gray, Maroon 5).

On April 11, 12 and 13, 2011, at 7:30pm, at GALA Hispanic Theatre (3333 14th St. NW), Young Playwrights' Theater (YPT) will premiere fifteen new plays written by DC area youth over three nights of free performances.

Manhattan: The First Ladies Project is an original show that uses a medley of real letters, historical accounts, and imagined circumstances to examine the curious, hilarious, and remarkable position of the First Lady. Written and performed by five funny young women, this is a tale that examines our nation's highest unpaid, unelected career.