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Word For Word Opens Corona Radio Theater

NPR Affiliate KALW-FM 91.7 FM launches Corona Radio Theater on its Open Air Program with Theater Company Word for Word's Reading - on Zoom - of Tobias Wolff's Story a?oeFirelighta?? airing Thursday April 30 1 PM.

Kansas City Ballet to Present NEW MOVES

Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the choreographers chosen for New Moves, a unique performance event designed to search out, develop and showcase emerging choreographers, both from the national dance scene as well as locally within Kansas City Ballet. New provides time and space for choreographers to create world premiere works with accomplished professional dancers. New Moves features the works of choreographers Melissa Gelfin, Rasta Thomas, Melody Mennite, KCB Company Ballet Master Parrish Maynard and Dancers Christopher Costantini, Emily Mistretta, Courtney Nitting and James Kirby Rogers.

Investec Opera Holland Park Announces 2019 Season Casts And Dates

Manon Lescaut, sponsored by Viking Cruises, opens the season with the British lyric soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn in the title role. Named 'Best newcomer in opera' by The Telegraph in 2010 following her operatic debut as Mimi in La boheme at English National Opera, Llewellyn has gone from strength to strength on the international stage. She was last at OHP in 2017, as Magda in La rondine. The Welsh bass-baritone Paul Carey Jones makes his OHP debut as Lescaut. His recent career highlights include his Royal Opera House debut in The Nose and the Scottish premiere of Philip Glass's The Trial with Scottish Opera.

Investec Opera Holland Park Offers Hope For Grenfell One Year On

Investec Opera Holland Park (OHP) marked one year since the tragic Grenfell fire with the Hope for Grenfell Memorial Gala on Wednesday, 13 June. The concert was given in memory of Debbie Lamprell, a much-loved member of OHP's staff who was lost in the disaster, and all the fire's victims. All proceeds will be donated to the Rugby Portobello Trust (RPT) and the final total is still being calculated, but it is hoped to exceed £100k.

Investec Opera Holland Park To Perform Verdi's REQUIEM For Grenfell Victims

A memorial performance of Verdi's Requiem will take place at Investec Opera Holland Park (OHP) on Tuesday 1 August 2017, to support those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. All proceeds will go to the Rugby Portobello Trust (RPT), which has been working closely with victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and with which OHP has a long association. Tickets are on sale from today, priced at £35, £25 and £20. They can be purchased online or by telephone and donations can also be made online.

Sebastian Barry Cancels 2017 Adelaide Writers' Week Appearance

Adelaide Writers' Week is sad to announce the cancellation of Irish author Sebastian Barry's appearance at the March 4 to 9 event.

Sebastian Barry Cancels 2017 Adelaide Writers' Week Appearance

Adelaide Writers' Week is sad to announce the cancellation of Irish author Sebastian Barry's appearance at the March 4 to 9 event.

2017 Adelaide Writers' Week Full Program Announced

Some of the world's brightest literary minds will come together for this year's Adelaide Writers' Week, with 86 writers from Australia and around the world on the program for the six day event, which runs Saturday March 4 to Thursday March 9 as part of the 2017 Adelaide Festival.

Marin Theatre Company Extends ANNE BOLEYN Through May 15

Marin Theatre Company continues its 49th Season with Howard Brenton's ANNE BOLEYN.

Marin Theatre Company to Continue Season with West Coast Premiere of ANNE BOLEYN

Marin Theatre Company continues its 49th Season with Howard Brenton's, Anne Boleyn. The play was originally commissioned by Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and World Premiered in 2010. It later toured across the UK and Scotland with the Globe before receiving its US Premiere at the GAMM Theatre in Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 2013, and MTC is thrilled to have its West Coast Premiere opening on its mainstage April 19.

Annenberg Center Welcomes African Children's Choir Tonight

The African Children's Choir uses music and dance to give survivors of the devastation of war, famine, and disease a new lease on life and new hope. Tonight, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. these inspirational youngsters take center stage at Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre for an uplifting evening of children's songs, traditional spirituals and contemporary tunes. Tickets cost $20-$60 and are available online at www.annenbergcenter.org or by phone at 215.898.3900. The Annenberg Center is located at 3680 Walnut Street.

Annenberg Center to Welcome African Children's Choir, 3/27

The African Children's Choir uses music and dance to give survivors of the devastation of war, famine, and disease a new lease on life and new hope. On Friday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. these inspirational youngsters take center stage at Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre for an uplifting evening of children's songs, traditional spirituals and contemporary tunes. Tickets cost $20-$60 and are available online at www.annenbergcenter.org or by phone at 215.898.3900. The Annenberg Center is located at 3680 Walnut Street.

Joanne M. Harris to Release First Fantasy Novel, THE GOSPEL OF LOKI, May 2015

Saga Press announced today that it will publish The Gospel of Loki, the first fantasy novel by Joanne M. Harris, author of Chocolat. The Gospel of Loki was a bestseller in the UK and will be published in the US onMay 5, 2015.

Peter Robinson Releases 'Treacherous Journey through the Philippines'

From author Peter Robinson comes 'Treacherous Journey through the Philippines,' a page-turner set against the backdrop of the Pearl of the Orient Seas. This book revolves around the circumstances of Larry Bulger's journey as he is beset by sinister acquaintances trying to use him as a beacon in rooting out hidden treasures. He is forced to maneuver around nefarious plots and amorous escapades that are intended to cause his undoing.

ARAMARK and Trent University Celebrate Local Food Day

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Sept. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/  During Canada's National Organic Week (September 21-28), ARAMARK Canada and Trent University celebrated Local Food Day with a new partner and organic offerings.  In partnership with Yorkshire Valley Farms  a local Peterborough-based producer of organic free range poultry students, faculty and staff were recently treated to a sustainable feast in the Peter Robinson Dining Hall.  The event, which was also attended by Yorkshire Valley Farms, was designed to showcase sustainable foods and their role in supporting consumer health, animal welfare and the local economy.

British Youth Opera Performs PAUL BUNYAN, Now thru Sept 14

This year British Youth Opera (BYO) will showcase the next generation of opera stars and celebrate Benjamin Britten's centenary with the only performance in England of Paul Bunyan. A week of BYO performances will take place at the Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre from today 7 - 14 September.

British Youth Opera Performs PAUL BUNYAN, September 7-14

This year British Youth Opera (BYO) will showcase the next generation of opera stars and celebrate Benjamin Britten's centenary with the only performance in England of Paul Bunyan. A week of BYO performances will take place at the Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre from 7 – 14 September.

BBC Worldwide Signs Syndication Deal for British Crime Drama DCI BANKS

BBC Worldwide America, Sales & Distribution, today announced a landmark syndication deal with public television stations for the British crime drama series, DCI BANKS.

Karen Kondazian's THE WHIP Wins 2012 USA Book News Award for Historical Fiction

Karen Kondazian's novel THE WHIP just won the 2012 USA Book News Award for Historical Fiction. The book was also runner-up in the Western Fiction category.

Eugene Jarecki's Reagan Debuts On HBO 2/7

A glamorous leading man with the common touch, a dedicated 'Cold Warrior' who helped negotiate the most sweeping accords in history with the Soviet Union and a staunch proponent of smaller government, Ronald Reagan remains an enigma even to many of his closest advisors.