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Christine Andreas will be performing at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on February 6 and 7th. Love is good will be performed at 7 pm on both nights.

Phoenix Arts Association presents The Nose by Nicolai Gogol (part 1 of a multi-art project Gogol?s Overcoat) in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Nicolai Gogol. The show will be performed by the International Theater Ensemble Fridays and Saturdays, March 6,7 & 13, 14, at 8pm at the Phoenix Theatre Annex, 414 Mason St., Suite 406, San Francisco, 94102.

Members from the upcoming Broadway cast of Hair were just added as special guests for Happy Ending Music and Reading Series. Affliction Night stars authors Jayne Anne Phillips and Sarah Manguso with musical guest Daniel Knox on February 4 at 7:00 PM.

Celebrate Valentine's Day this year with double the love - two chances to see the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Avenue Q at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

Have you slept with Jeffrey Self? Did you call him back? If you did, go see him dish the dirt on all the ones who didn't, and if you didn't.... then you might just hear your story told! Hot from his sold-out run of My Life on the Craig's List and YouTube stardom as half of the duo VGL Gay Boys, hilarious writer-performer Jeffrey Self brings his saucy new solo show, People I Slept With Who Never Called Me Back, to Ars Nova. Mud will be slung; if you're guilty, you better duck. The show is directed by Shira Milikowsky.

Landmark's Spotlight Gala 2008 was a resounding success on November 8th with 300 guests in attendance for two-time Tony Award-winning Brian Stokes Mitchell's return engagement. In an era of growing challenges for not-for-profit organizations, Landmark's supporters made this the most successful fundraiser in the organization's history.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre greets the new year by proudly presenting its 50th world premiere, a new comedy about marriage, intimacy, and electricity from the creators of Eurydice. Celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and Obie Award-winning director Les Waters come together again for the debut of In the Next Room (or the vibrator play). Commissioned by Berkeley Rep and staged in the state-of-the-art Roda Theatre, this hotly anticipated play begins previews on January 30, opens February 4, and closes March 15. BART and Wells Fargo serve as season sponsors for Berkeley Rep's 41st year of fearless theatre, and the executive producer for this show is the Strauch Kulhanjian Family.

Carol Ilson, author, psychoanalyst, and director of 'Line,' passed away January 17 in New York at the age of 75. She is survived by her husband Bernie, two sons, and four grandchildren.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is very proud to announce its critically-acclaimed American play August: Osage County by Steppenwolf ensemble member Tracy Letts, directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro, is nominated for four 2009 Laurence Olivier Awards including: Best new play - Tracy Letts Best company performance Best actress - Deanna Dunagan Best set design - Todd Rosenthal

The first preview for Guys and Dolls will now take place on Thursday, February 5th at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). The production is delaying its first preview to allow for an extra day of needed technical rehearsal. Audience members scheduled for the February 4th preview performance will be contacted and accommodated for another performance.

The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall announces its 2009-2010 season of jazz and classical concerts, which includes Jazz @ Massey Hall (series of 3 concerts), International Vocal Recitals (series of 4 concerts), Virtuoso Performance (series of 3 concerts), and four special concerts. Subscriptions are currently on sale. For more information call: 416-872-4255, go online at www.masseyhall.com or www.roythomson.com, or visit the Roy Thomson Hall box office.

Grammy Charity Online Auctions ? In celebration of the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, this auction offers more close to one hundred exclusive items including once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences, memorabilia from world-renowned celebrities and official Grammy merchandise signed by participating stars backstage during rehearsals and show day of the anniversary telecast. The lots are available for bid in two cycles now through Feb. 19 at www.ebay.com/grammy, presented in partnership with Kompolt. All proceeds will benefit MusiCares and the Grammy Foundation.

Experience the irresistible Ribs and Brisket Revue, led by the famed saxophonist Paul Shapiro, at the Riverdale Y, located at 5625 Arlington Avenue in the northwest Bronx on Saturday, February 21 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $18 general admission and $12 seniors/students and can be purchased at www.RiverdaleY.org. Directions to the Y are also on the website. There is ample free parking in the Riverdale Y's private lot.

Jazz singer Paula West returns to The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA. with a brand new show for a six week run, opening Feb 3 through March 22. Performances are at 8 PM with Sunday evening shows at 7 PM. Tickets are $35-$45 with a special $60 show including champagne and chocolates on Valentine's Day, and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399.

Rosie O'Donnell, the 13-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, television talk show host, author, film, television and stage actress, will kick off Kids' Night on Broadway 'Fan Festival,' which affords young people the opportunity to experience the magic of live theatre and to participate in special activities hosted by the cast and crew of participating Broadway shows, on Tuesday, February 3rd at 2:45 p.m. at Madame Tussauds New York, 234 West 42nd St. (b/w 7th & 8th Aves.), Manhattan. Media must RSVP to attend this event.

Theatre for a New Audience and director, Arin Arbus, is set to present Othello. The show will feature John Douglas Thompson as Othello, Ned Eisenberg as Iago, and Juliet Rylance as Desdemona. Previews begin February 14 at 7 pm. The show opens February 22.

Music and theater related events taking place at Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble, 66th St. and Broadway. Our performances are free and open to the public. Seating priority will be given to those who purchase the featured book or CD.

As reported by the associated press, 'State legislators are stepping in to help the financially struggling North Shore Music Theatre.

Artistic Director Robert Falls announces an unprecedented creative partnership with Austria's 'Linz 2009 European Capital of Culture,' advancing his focus on international programming for Goodman Theatre. The Goodman and 'Linz09'?a year-long festival devoted to projects in all cultural disciplines?will share Joan Dark, created and directed by emerging Bosnian director Aida Karic with Goodman Literary Manager Tanya Palmer. A new adaptation of the story of Joan of Arc involving live music and movement, Joan Dark originates in Austria in a one-week June 17-20 engagement at 'Linz09' and makes its U.S. premiere at Goodman Theatre September 11 ? November 11, 2009.

The National Park Service and Ford's Theatre Society will host two open houses in the newly renovated Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) on February 12, 2009, and February 16, 2009. The theatre will be open to the general public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free tickets will be available at the Ford's Theatre Box Office beginning at 8:30 a.m. each day.