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Sir Peter Hall was awarded the Moscow Art Theatre's Golden Seagull for his contribution to world theatre at the Evening Standard theatre awards in London. This marks the second award in a week for the Rose Theatre following their award for Best Commitment to the Community at the Kingston Business Awards 2010.

Fortyfivedownstairs presents a lineup of exhibits, readings, music, and other performances to finish off a succesful year. They are:

The Folk Music Society of New York announces its annual Weekend of Music. This is a friendly getaway filled with informal participatory music making; a weekend with music all around. You'll find instrumental jams, ballad singing, contemporary songs, traditional songs, and whatever! And, yes, there are also jigsaw puzzles and people out skiing, shopping, and hiking.

You are invited to see the showcase and launch of the Jazz Channel of TheStage.tv this week at http://www.thestage.tv/Jazz

Ring in 2011 with the A.R.T.'s celebrated THE DONKEY SHOW at the Donkey Show Disco Ball. Party ‘til 2 am at Harvard Square's hottest destination for theater and nightlife, Oberon. Champagne toast and light fare provided by Chez Henri Restaurant, Cambridge Dessert by Gargoyles on the Square, Somerville Doors open at 9 pm. Performance begins at 10 pm. Post-Show Party will go until 2 am.

BLUEBARN Theatre is holding auditions for Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, TTHREE TALL WOMEN. Audition dates are set for Sunday, December 12 th at 2 p.m. and Monday, December 13 th at 6 p.m. Needed are 3 females: A young woman in her 20s, a middle-aged woman between late 30s to mid 50s, and a woman who can play 90 years old. Auditions will be held at the Downtown Space, 614 S. 11 th St. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks may be held at a later date if needed. Please call (402) 345-1576 for more information. Shows run March 10 -April 2, 2011; Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m.

American burlesque got its start in Chicago in 1893 at the World's Columbian Exposition. And a few short months ago, Vaudezilla played an integral role in paying tribute to that as one of the producers of the first-ever Windy City Burlesque Fest, and now Vaudezilla brings you LINCOLN FAIR: A MONTHLY BURLESQUE EXPO.

From the Top and Carnegie Hall today announced that 15 finalists have been selected in the Big Break, a new online contest that offers young musicians the chance to compete for a spot on a special episode of NPR's From the Top national radio broadcast, hosted by Christopher O'Riley, as well as an opportunity to grace the stage at Carnegie Hall, performing in a Carnegie Hall Family Concert in Zankel Hall in spring 2011.

Tickets to The House's THE NUTCRACKER are flying out the door, so they have decided to add some more performances to the schedule.

How does Vanna flip her panels? What does Stallone have in his freezer? What makes the Jonas Brothers get along? Find all this out and more from the new hit comedy CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at the Van Wezel on Tuesday, January 11 at 7 or 9 p.m.

The Bach Festival Society congratulates the winners of the 18th Annual Young Artist Competition, held on Saturday, November 20. Over 50 entrants from around the state competed, with twelve prize-winning contestants advancing to the finalist round. The finalist recital was open to the public and was enjoyed by over 150 guests. The top three winners are listed below along with the piece each performed for the final round of judging. 'This year's competition drew strong competitors from throughout the state. We are very proud of all the talented musicians who competed,' said Artistic Director and Conductor John. V. Sinclair.

From December 2nd to 12th, Electric City Playhouse will present PROFESSIONAL SKEPTICISM. This comedy, both written and directed by local playwright Jim Rasheed, centers around four auditors at a CPA firm. An audit scandal threatens to change these characters into headline-makers. This tale of office intrigue is funny, intense, and timely. It includes a variety of office personalities, including a sultry party girl. The dialogue is sharp, witty and funny. Rasheed is President of the Foothills Writers Guild and ECP's Resident Playwright and has won critical acclaim for PROFESSIONAL SKEPTICISM's run at Center Stage in Greenville.

The renowned Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) pulls out the stops with two matinee and one evening performance of its annual holiday musical extravaganza - featuring guest appearances by country music legend LeAnn Rimes and Broadway star Sheryl Lee Ralph, and led by guest conductor Tim Seelig, in his GMCLA debut - Saturday, December 18, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, December 19, 2010, 3 p.m., at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Some 150 choristers, resplendent in holiday finery, do Santa proud with a bundle of beloved seasonal works, and dazzling Twelve Days of Christmas 'Black-Light Puppet Spectacular.' A team of merry elves adds to the musical festivities, which kick off the choir's 2010-11 Season, its 32nd.

Georgia Shakespeare announces a 'Black Friday' sale on tickets to their holiday show, A CHRISTMAS STORY, live on stage December 8-26. Select seats to the show are 20% off, for 24 hours only.

Though Joshua Radin enjoyed singing during his childhood, the Cleveland native never intended to be a professional musician. Instead, he studied drawing and painting at Northwestern University, following his college years with stints as an art teacher, screenwriter, and art gallery employee. Eventually, Radin took a stab at songwriting and played one of his earliest compositions, 'Winter,' for his friend Zach Braff. The burgeoning actor/director took an immediate liking to the song, and 'Winter' soon found its way onto Braff's hit television show Scrubs in early 2004. After fans began to request more of his music, Radin decided to pursue a songwriting career and signed with Columbia Records, which issued his debut album, We Were Here, in 2006. Radin relocated to Los Angeles and aligned himself with the Hotel Cafe, a unique Hollywood venue specializing in performances by singer/songwriters. He soon found himself playing national tour dates with a number of Hotel Cafe regulars, including Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, and Meiko. Meanwhile, he issued a pair of digital EPs (via iTunes) while readying the release of his sophomore album, Simple Times, which arrived in late 2008.

Aicon Gallery presents 'Ram Kumar: A Retrospective' on Tuesday, 23 November 2010 from 7:00-9:00pm. The even will feature a discussion with Beth Citron, Curatorial Fellow at The Rubin Museum of Art - 'The Contemporary Indian Landscape'

Steppenwolf for Young Adults presents the Midwest premiere of Samuel J. and K. by Mat Smart, directed by Ron OJ Parson. The production, featuring Cliff Chamberlain and Samuel G. Roberson, Jr., runs February 22 - March 13, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. Weekday matinees (Tuesdays - Fridays) are reserved for school groups only, with weekend performances (Saturday and Sunday) available to the public.

The David Berger Jazz Orchestra - the acclaimed band featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and PBS TV - recently released their latest CD, 'Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards', featuring Freda Payne ('Band Of Gold,' 'Bring The Boys Home') and Denzal Sinclaire (National Jazz Award Winner). The CD has had great radio airplay and was singled out in USA Today's Best Tracks of the Week and is on sale now at retailers nationwide, as well as Amazon.com, iTunes, CD Baby and their website, http://www.davidbergerjazz.com.

will.i.am, GRAMMY Foundation® Board member and frontman/producer of the multi-GRAMMY®-winning group the Black Eyed Peas, will deliver the keynote address at the 13th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative® Luncheon & Scholarship Presentation on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., it was announced today by the GRAMMY Foundation. John T. Frankenheimer, distinguished entertainment attorney, partner and co-chairman of Loeb & Loeb LLP., and chair of the firm's music industry practice group, will be the recipient of the 2011 Service Award at this year's ELI Luncheon.

The Moscow Ballet is set to perform its GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts on December 19, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.