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TWFest Will Host Arts Gala Next Month

The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will host a Gala on November 21st at 7 pm at The Temple, the beaux-arts style home of Tony Award-winner John Cameron Mitchell. The Temple is a beautifully restored Italianate sidehall in the Bywater neighborhood with a storied past. 
Farnham Maltings Reveals Cast and Creative Team For CHRISTMAS IN EXETER STREET

Farnham Maltings has announcedthe cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Christmas in Exeter Street. Bringing Diana Hendry and John Lawrence's children's book to life, Christmas in Exeter Street will be performed at Farnham Maltings from Fri 13 - Tue 24 December.
Cast and Creative Team Set for TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS World Premiere at Arena Stage

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tempestuous Elements, playwright Kia Corthron’s new work exploring the trailblazing career of visionary Black feminist and educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper.
Music For Life International Presents BEETHOVEN FOR THE ROHINGYA At Carnegie Hall

Music for Life International continues its decade-long tradition of global humanitarian concerts with Beethoven for The Rohingya, a benefit concert featuring Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony, presented in the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on Monday, January 28, 2019. Beethoven for The Rohingya is an urgent call to the global community to raise awareness for the nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees fleeing what the United Nations have defined as genocide in Rakhine State in Myanmar.  Refugees, who are seeking safety in Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other nearby locations, are grossly lacking access to healthcare when it is needed most; net proceeds from this performance will benefit Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), which provides medical aid to those who are among the world's most vulnerable.
John Lawrence Burks Pens BLOOD OF EMPIRES

John Lawrence Burks' new book, Blood of Empires Trilogy-Volume 1 ($24.99, paperback, 9781498490634, $9.99, eBook, 9781498490641, $41.99, Dust Jacket, 9781498496582 ) bridges the historical gap to place Jesus of Nazareth and other historical characters properly into the context of history. Burks hopes his readers will establish an understanding of the Biblical Jesus of Nazareth, understand Jesus's words and actions, understand the purpose of life and differentiate between revenge and forgiveness. Blood of Empires Trilogy also gives a message of hope and redemption, and provides an answer for out troubled times.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble's BINDIS AND BRUISES and ENCUENTROS

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble continues with their 15th season dedicated to the woman's voice. True to their social justice mission of 'Performance With A Purpose,' CDE creates change through one voice, one story, one person at a time with BINDIS AND BRUISES and ENCUENTROS. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the performance!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble's BINDIS AND BRUISES and ENCUENTROS

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble continues with their 15th season dedicated to the woman's voice. True to their social justice mission of 'Performance With A Purpose,' CDE creates change through one voice, one story, one person at a time with BINDIS AND BRUISES and ENCUENTROS. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the performance!
Chicago DanzTheatre Presents BINDIS AND BRUISES and ECUENTROS

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble continues with their 15th season dedicated to the woman's voice. True to their social justice mission of "Performance With A Purpose," CDE creates change through one voice, one story, one person at a time with Bindis and Bruises and Encuentros.
'Destiel' by Jordyn Burlot Now Available for Pre-Order

"Destiel", the eagerly anticipated debut novel by Jordyn Burlot, will be available for pre-order through major retailers worldwide over the Thanksgiving break, has been announced. Copyhouse Press Ltd of London, the book's publisher, is pleased to confirm that demand is high and the schedule for release has been amended to allow interested parties the opportunity to pre-order their copy. "Destiel" is fast becoming the in-demand must-have paperback of the year and has already created an international stir online. "It's phenomenal," said a visibly pleased Jordyn Burlot at a publicity event in London on Tuesday evening (25th November). "I am being bombarded with messages of support and even requests for interview from the other side of the Atlantic. Everywhere I go, people just want to talk about 'Destiel' - I still can't believe it!" "Jordyn Burlot is one of the most talented first-time writers I've seen in years," said John Lawrence, Head of Editorial and Client Services at Copyhouse Press. "We're already looking forward to her second novel." "Destiel" is a romance which takes its inspiration from popular culture, before moving on to become a narrative that is as passionate about the fundamental rights of the individual as it is about staying true to the traditions and references of the culture the novel draws on. "Followers of the culture will have plenty to smile about, and so will a wider audience. It's a story about love, and about how difficult it can be to love someone in a world that just doesn't get it when that love wears a different face to what the mainstream world is used to." The author has agreed to the inclusion of the following exclusive extract from the book in this press release: "There is still time and I allow myself to enjoy his company for a while - what can it hurt now. So what if I let myself fall a little deeper in love... for just one last night... before I say goodbye. I will reach deep inside my chest when morning comes and pull my own heart out if it means I can feel this way right now." "Destiel" (ISBN 9780993394041/0993394043: Fiction: Illustrated) is published by Copyhouse Press Ltd of London and goes on worldwide release on December 1st 2015 in paperback. Jordyn Burlot is available for interview and can be contacted via the publisher.
'Destiel,' the Debut Novel by Jordyn Burlot, to be Released by Copyhouse Press

Copyhouse Press is pleased to announce the upcoming release of "Destiel," the debut novel by romance author Jordyn Burlot. "Destiel" is scheduled for worldwide release in paperback format on December 1st, 2015. Jamie Jones, Head of Marketing at Copyhouse Press said today that "Burlot is one of those rarest of writers... someone with their finger firmly on the energetic and vibrant pulse of today's popular culture and with the unerring eye for the 'next big thing' that only the master storyteller has. Jordyn's work is already outstanding, so with a debut this strong, we're really looking forward to where it goes from here." John Lawrence, Head of Client Services, agrees - "Jordyn Burlot is a fresh and vibrant voice who has come along at just the right time with just the right tale to invigorate and energise imaginations everywhere." Copyhouse Press of London are a provider of premium publishing, editorial and design services and have a growing international reputation.

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