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In a nod to his beloved hometown where he lives and performs, Louis Prima Jr.'s (www.louisprimajr.com) lively and clever new promo video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqzKwIZW65w) urges people to 'Explore Your Inner Vegas." But in September, the beloved entertainer-who recently released his debut album Return of the Wildest!-will be taking his explosive act across the desert for some high profile appearances in the Los Angeles area.

Horse Trade Theater Group (Artistic Director Heidi Grumelot, Managing Director Erez Ziv) announced today that performances for RadioTheatre's KING KONG will move from the 45th Street Theater to The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery) beginningSaturday, September 1. The show will perform Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2pm, through September 15. All scheduled performances between now and September 1 will play at the 45th Street Theater, as previously announced.

Know Theatre and the Cincinnati Fringe Festival have announced a fall mini-Fringe Festival comprised of four encore performances from 2012 Cincinnati Fringe Festival artists! These Fringe encores will feature two returning shows: Audience Pick of the Fringe, On Her Pillow by Honour Pillow of Cincinnati, OH and Producers' Pick of the Fringe, The Screw You Revue by Screw You Entertainment of Olrando, FL as well as two new shows by 2012 Fringe Artists Kevin Thornton and Tommy Nugent. Kevin Thornton (of Nashville, TN) will present Kevin J. Thornton: UNFRINGED and Tommy Nugent (of Detroit, MI) will present OCCUPY This: Tales of an Accidental Activist. In addition, OTR Improv, Know Theatre's house improv team and member of the Jackson Street Market, will also present an encore of their Festival performance.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts today announced that Jeffrey P. Haydon has been appointed its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 17, 2012. He succeeds Michael Barrett, who had been Caramoor's Chief Executive and General Director since 2003. Mr. Haydon currently holds the position of Executive Director of the Ojai Music Festival, in Ojai, California.

Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch announced touring plans for both the company and second company's 2012-2013 season today. Over the next year, touring engagements will take Houston Ballet from Chicago to Switzerland.

Pantochino Productions Inc, Connecticut's non-profit theatre company, has announced the cast of its first Pantochino After-Dark production, "The Little Dog Laughed." The comedy will be performed at Arts Hall in New Haven, October 5 -12.

The King back for its 10- year anniversary from when it opened the Maverick Theater in 2002. Writer-director and Maverick Theater owner Brian Newell has written the play with a social commentary on "what if" Elvis returned. The King begins with Elvis unfrozen from a cryogenic freeze he secretly under went in 1977. Now Elvis is faced with the challenges of the 21st century-- corporate lawsuits, commercialism, science and technology.

The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company has announced that it has received a $1,500 grant from the prestigious Puffin Foundation to help fund two performances of '“Emma Goldman: My Life.' In 2008, ELTC received funding from this foundation to take its 'Paul Robeson Through His Words and Music' to Saint James Presbyterian Church in Harlem.

Rent A White Guy, a new multilingual musical fable about life for laowai (foreigners) living in China, will get its New York premiere at the Secret Theatre in Long Island City this September.

Greenwich, Connecticut's Off-Beat Players will present a one night only performance of Urinetown by special arrangement with The Araca Group - Tuesday August 21 at The American Theatre of Actors, where Urinetown made its Off-Broadway debut in 2001.

Almost Daily this Summer, Improv 4 Kids is offering 3pm Daily matinees for the whole family to enjoy. The educational outreach program from comedy troupe Eight Is Never Enough, presents interactive musical comedy created on the spot based on audience suggestions and participation.

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) in association with Edward Negley, Neil Berg and Adam Friedson, has announced Anika Larsen (Xanadu, All Shook Up, Avenue Q) will join the cast of Closer Than Ever with Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Music by David Shire beginning August 28, 2012, replacing previously announced Leslie Kritzer who departed due to a scheduling conflict.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today that Nicole Kidman and Richard Peña will be the subject of gala tributes to be presented by the festival for the first time during the historic 50th edition of NYFF.

HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER, a new Off-Broadway comedy written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, is set to begin performances tomorrow, August 22nd at Sofia's Downstairs Theater in the heart of Times Square.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College launches its 2012-2013 season with a double billing of Metropolitan Klezmer & Isle of Klezbos on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 2pm. Drummer/band leader Eve Sicular leads these two internationally acclaimed New York City based ensembles, which represent two sides of the same musical coin, interpreting Yiddish favorites with a mixture of tradition and irreverence.

Roscommon Arts Centre recently published the new programme covering events from September right through until December 2012.

Charing Cross Theatre will present the world premiere of THE MAN ON HER MIND, a new comedy by Alan Hruska, which opens on Tuesday 11 September 2012, previewing from 5 September. The limited season ends on 27 October.

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold open houses for prospective students and families on Wednesday, August 29 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, September 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 38 Main Street in Franklin. The community is invited to visit the school, tour the facility and learn about FSPA's programs in music, dance and drama. Beginners are welcome!

Mara Davi has announced the Album Release Concert for her first album, Unspoken, with her new band, Mara and the Bitter Suite. This full-length album of original songs is the product of collaboration between Mara Davi (lyrics), and her long time friend and music director, Adam Waite (music). The concert will be at Joe's Pub, August 26th, at 9:30 PM. For tickets, visit www.joespub.com.

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will hold its 4th annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Franklin Country Club, 672 East Central Street, Franklin. The community is invited to enjoy a day on the course, an awards ceremony, dinner, raffle and entertainment.