Joe's Pub Announces Sweetback Sisters, Debo Band, Tamar-kali, et. al., 9/17-19August 19, 2010Joe's Pub announces their line-up from September 17th to the 19th. Performances include Sweetback Sisters, Debo Band, Tamar-kali, Natalia Lafourcade, SHEBA, Amy Lynn, and Justin Bond. Joe's Pub is located at 425 Lafayette Street.
Brooklyn Book Festival Hosts Its Fifth Year, 9/10 - 12August 19, 2010The Brooklyn Book Festival will be held Friday, September 10th to Sunday, September 12th. The Brooklyn Book Festival showcases more than 200 national and international authors in readings and panel discussions as well as 175 booksellers, publishers, presses and organizations in an outdoor literary marketplace. Also, poet John Ashbery will accept the 'BoBi' award on Saturday at the Festival Gala.
Davidson Community Center Holds ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Auditions, 8/22 & 23August 19, 2010Davidson Community Center will hold auditions for actors and actresses in grades 6th through 12th for their production, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, on August 22nd and 23rd. The auditions on the 22nd will be at 2PM and the auditions on the 23rd will be at 7PM. Auditionees should arrive no later than 3PM and 8PM on each day, respectively. Both will be held at the Armour Street Theatre (307 Armour St., Davidson).
Lyric Theatre Academy Classes Begin 8/23August 19, 2010Lyric Theatre in Oklahoma City begins classes for its Lyric Theatre Academy on August 23rd. The 2010 Fall classes include a variety of subjects such as: Musical Theatre Production, Introduction to Musical Theatre, Theatre Magic, Acting/ Character Study, Introduction to Music Theory, Ballet, Tap, Theatre Dance, Dance Magic, Private Voice and Private Acting coaching sessions. Enrollment and more information can be found at the website: http://www.lyrictheatreokc.com
FIAF and Japan Society Co-Present Ryoji Ikeda’s 'datamatics [ver. 2.0]', 9/10-11August 19, 2010FIAF and Japan Society Co-present the NY Premiere of Ryoji Ikeda's Hyper Visual Live Sound Experience, datamatics [ver. 2.0], on Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th at 8PM. It will be at the French Institute Alliance Française's Florence Gould Hall which is located at 55 East 59th Street (between Park and Madison Avenues). He will also present transcendental (2010). Tickets are $18 for the public and $12 for Japan Society and FIAF members. Call Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100 for tickets. For more information, visit www.crossingtheline.org or www.japansociety.org.
Shadowbox Announces Their Fall/Winter 2010 ScheduleAugust 19, 2010Shadowbox: The Sketch Comedy and Rock ‘n' Roll Club (164 Easton Town Center) announces its schedule for September, October, November, and December. They will offer original productions, a documentary, lunchtime matinees, and more. For Information & Reservations call the Shadowbox Box Office at 614-416-7625 or go online at www.shadowboxcabaret.com.
Civic Center Announces 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Tour Tickets On Sale 8/27August 19, 2010The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines announces tickets for the upcoming 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL tour will go on sale on Friday, August 27th at 10AM. Tickets may be purchased at the box office, at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at (800) 745-8000 and online at CivicCenter.org. Tickets range from $20 to $56. The national tour of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL will be in Des Moines from Tuesday, October 12th to Sunday, October 17th.
New Museum Announces Fall Exhibitions, Opening in OctoberAugust 19, 2010Starting in October, the New Museum (235 Bowery) will present two contemporary thematic group exhibitions: 'The Last Newspaper' and 'Free.' From October 6th to January 9th, 'The Last Newspaper' will be presented on the third through fifth floors. 'Free' will be located on the second floor from October 20th to January 23rd.
FringeNYC Encore Series Announces Dates & VenuesAugust 19, 2010The 5th Annual FringeNYC Encore Series announces that it will be held September 9th through the 26th at the Lucille Lortel Theater and The Players Theatre. The FringeNYC Encores Series is an annual showcase some of the critically acclaimed and most crowd-pleasing shows from the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival. The schedule of performances will be announced shortly.
Plum Theatre Company Presents SOUTH BEACH RAPTURE at FringeNYC until 8/25August 19, 2010The Plum Theatre Company presents David Caudle's SOUTH BEACH RAPTURE as part of the 14th Annual New York International Fringe Festival with remaining performances set for Saturday, August 21 at 11:00pm; Sunday, August 22 at 4:15pm; Monday, August 23 at 3:45pm and Wednesday, August 25 at 7:45pm at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street). Michelle Bossy, Associate Artistic Director of Primary Stages, is set to direct. Running time is approximately 90 minutes. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Advance tickets are available at www.fringenyc.org or by calling 866-468-7619.
Actor's Crib, Inc. and The Chuckleheads Offer Free Improvisational Class, 8/19August 19, 2010The Actor's Crib, Inc. and the Chuckleheads will offer a free improvisational class on Thursday, August 19th at 7PM at the LifeSpan Art Center (Suite 110 at 2424 North Davidson Street) This is in preview of their next round of improvisational theatre basic workshops on Monday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 26th at 7PM.
J.D. Lewis Holds Interviewss for His Master ClassAugust 19, 2010Acting coach, J.D. Lewis, is holding interviews for his Tuesday night master acting class which is held 6:30PM to 10PM. To reserve an interview spot, e-mail theactorslab@aol.com or call (310) 621-3900. Established in 1990 by J.D. Lewis, The Actors Lab has been home to many working actors in Los Angeles. In 2007, The Actors Lab also opened a studio in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mason Street Warehouse Closes THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, 8/22August 19, 2010Mason Street Warehouse (400 Culver Street, Saugatuck)in Saugatuck closes THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES on Sunday, August 22nd at 2PM. Te production opened on the 6th. Individual show tickets are $26 to $39.75 and are available online at http://masonstreetwarehouse.tix.com or through the Box Office at 269-857-4898. Discounts are available for Seniors, Students, and Groups.
ShenanArts Holds Auditions For THE OUTSIDERS, 8/28August 19, 2010ShenanArts will hold auditions from its upcoming production of THE OUTSIDERS on Saturday, August 28th from 10AM to 2PM. Location will be at ShenanArts at the nTelos Theatre at 300 Churchville Ave in Staunon. The show dates are currently scheduled for October 22th to 24th and 29th to 31st. The show is based on the novel by S.E. Hinton.
Lyceum Theatre Presents THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, 8/7-14August 14, 2010The Lyceum Theatre presents THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER from Saturday, August 7th to Saturday, August 14th. The Lyceum Theatre is located at 114 High St., Arrow Rock, MO. Tickets are $32 for adults, $29 for seniors, $28 for students, and $15 for children. Tickets may be purchased over the phone at 660-837-3311 or online; only adult tickets may be purchase online. The show schedule is Wednesday and Saturdays at 2PM and 8PM; Thursday and Sunday at 2PM; and Friday at 8PM.
Silk Road Theatre Project Hosts Readings of TALIB, 8/14 & 15August 14, 2010Silk Road Theatre Project hosts free staged readings of Michael Najjar's TALIB on Saturday, August 14th at 7:30PM and Sunday, August 15th at 2PM. The readings will be at the Historic Chicago Temple Buidling at 77 W. Washington St., Pierce Hall. Because these are open to the public, reservations are strongly recommended; please call (312) 857-1234 ext. 201 or e-mail boxofficie@srtp.org.
Hackmatack Playhouse Children’s Theatre Camp Present THE WORLD'S A STAGE, 8/6-14August 14, 2010Hackmatack Playhouse Children's Theatre Camp presents an original show called THE WORLD'S A STAGE, using American music from the Tin Pan Alley era (Gershwin, Foster, Joplin, Berlin), on August 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th at 10AM. The World's a Stage tickets are $6 for students and $10 for adults. Hackmatack Playhouse is on Route 9 in Berwick, Maine. For more information and ticket reservations, call 207-698-1807 or visit www.Hackmatack.org.
Idaho Falls Arts Council Host Battle of the Bands, 8/14August 14, 2010Idaho Falls Arts Council hosts Battle of the Bands 2010 as part of the Snake River Roaring Youth Jam on August 14th, from 3PM to 10PM at the Civitan's Plaza, on the corner of B and Shoup. As many as 15 bands will compete for their share of over $2000 in prizes. There is a $50 entry fee per band or a $100 business sponsorship. All band members must be 21 or younger. Please download the application: here.
Auditions for 'Northglenn’s Got Talent' Take Place 8/13 & 14August 14, 2010Auditions for all ages and styles are being held August 13-14 for 'Northglenn's Got Talent.' The talent show is a FUNdraiser for the Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF). Auditions and performance will be held at the D.L. Parsons Theatre inside the Northglenn Recreation Center at 11801 Community Center Drive in Northglenn. It is sponsored by NAHF and all proceeds benefit the Foundation.