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A raging storm of laughs will hit the Shakespeare/Summerfest Orange County stage as George M. Cohan's comedy, The Tavern performs August 9-30. As part of SOC's commitment to a diverse season, The Tavern will provide audiences with a turn of the century comedy for all ages. Among new faces to SOC -- including Ovation Award nominated Bo Foxworth -- many SOC regulars will return for this production, as well as Producing Artistic Director John Walcutt.

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'ROCK 'N' BLUES FEST - A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY WINTER' will feature the Edgar Winter Band, Vanilla Fudge, Peter Rivera, formerly of Rare Earth, and Savoy Brown's Kim Simmonds, in tribute to the late, great, legendary blues guitarist on Wednesday, August 13th at 8 pm.

San Diego author C. L. Hoang receives recognition for his debut Vietnam novel 'Once Upon a Mulberry Field,' published in February this year by Willow Stream Publishing. The Third Annual LuckyCinda Book Contest recognized 'Once Upon a Mulberry Field' by C. L. Hoang as the Grand Prize Winner in Fiction. The contest, based in Palm Desert, California, was open to all English language books published by small presses and independent authors. The competition was judged by a panel of journalists, book editors, and authors, who considered plot, quality of writing, copy flow, and overall look of each entry including cover and back cover description. Set at Bien-Hoa Air Base near Saigon in 1967, the height of the Vietnam War and the Tet Offensive, as well as decades afterward, 'Once Upon a Mulberry Field' follows one man's journey of self-discovery, fraught with disillusionment and despair but ultimately redeemed by the power of love. Prior to being chosen the Grand Prize Winner of the 2014 LuckyCinda Book Contest, 'Once Upon a Mulberry Field' had also been named a Finalist in the 2014 National Indie Excellence Book Awards for Historical Fiction. For more information and insights about the book or the author, please check out the website: www.mulberryfieldsforever.com or email: clhoang@hotmail.com

The Harlequin stage is about to ignite with our own rock'n'rollicking musical adaptation of William Shakespeare'sTwelfth Night, wherein each of Shakespeare's characters bears a striking resemblance to a familiar rock icon. An Elvis-like Duke Orsino carries a burnin' love for the beautiful and Madonna-like Olivia. John Lennon, Janis Joplin, Bob Marley, Johnny Rotten, and Little Richard also become entwined in Shakespeare's most outrageous comedy. Featuring music by Bruce Whitney and lyrics by Scot Whitney, each of the thirty original songs is performed in the style of the rock star represented!

The Harlequin stage is about to ignite with our own rock'n'rollicking musical adaptation of William Shakespeare'sTwelfth Night, wherein each of Shakespeare's characters bears a striking resemblance to a familiar rock icon. An Elvis-like Duke Orsino carries a burnin' love for the beautiful and Madonna-like Olivia. John Lennon, Janis Joplin, Bob Marley, Johnny Rotten, and Little Richard also become entwined in Shakespeare's most outrageous comedy. Featuring music by Bruce Whitney and lyrics by Scot Whitney, each of the thirty original songs is performed in the style of the rock star represented!

The author known as P. A. Ramour reflects on his journey through life with humor, passion and nostalgia in his new poetry collection, 'Murmurings of the Heart: One Angelic Kiss' (published by iUniverse).

Author Lynne M. Hinkey's latest novel, "Ye Gods! A Tale of Dogs and Demons," is a story of magic and monsters run amok on a Caribbean island. Author Jack Halliman sails to Puerto Rico looking for a cure for writer's block but instead finds a dead body and becomes one of two suspects. The other is the chupacabra. Jack has to find out whoor whatis responsible for the killings before he ends up in jail. Again.

Following its continued run at the Southwark Playhouse, Simon Greiff and SimG Records is releasing the Original London Cast Recording of The A-Z of Mrs P on Monday 24 March. The show catalogues the emotive story of Phyllis Pearsall, the British writer/painter who founded the Geographers' A-Z Map Company. The production has a stellar creative team including Gwyneth Herbert as Composer, playwright Diane Samuels and Tony/Olivier award nominee Sam Bruntrock directing.

Los Angeles producer and DJ DESTRUCTO has been busy in the studio putting the finishing touches on his WEST COAST EP due out later this spring, as well as working on some fresh new remixes. Leading the charge is a free download of DESTRUCTO's newest production; for this remix of of YG's buzzworthy track 'My N***a,' he teamed with Wax Motif. Check out the song now at: https://soundcloud.com/destructohard/yg-my-n-a-destructo-wax-motif

At how many turning points in your life have you been offered a helping hand? Sean P. Hoggs tells us they were few and far between in his autobiography The Bastard Child: A Story of Hope, Resiliency and Perseverance (Author House Publishing).

Isy Suttie sings her way around London Town in this whimsical story about the family who invented the A-Z.

The brand new musical fable THE A-Z OF MRS P opened at Southwark Playhouse on 21 February 2014, starring Isy Suttie (Peep Show / Shameless) in her first musical, as the pioneering Mrs P; with Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle (Les Miserables, Pippin, Piaf) as her emotionally fragile mother; and Michael Matus (Martin Guerre, The Baker's Wife, The Sound Of Music) as Phyllis's beloved and impossible father, the map publisher Alexander (Sandor) Gross. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

The Daily Mail reports that comedian and actress Isy Suttie (Shameless) is set to star as Phyllis Pearsall in a new musical titled THE A-Z OF MRS P, conceived by Neil Marcus with book by Diane Samuels and music and lyrics by Gwyneth Herbert.

The brand new musical fable THE A-Z OF MRS P opens at SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE on FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2014 (Press night Monday 24 February 2014): starring ISY SUTTIE (Peep Show / Shameless) in her first musical, as the pioneering Mrs P; with Tony Award winner FRANCES RUFFELLE (Les Miserables, Pippin, Piaf) as her emotionally fragile mother; and Olivier Award winner MICHAEL MATUS (Martin Guerre, The Baker's Wife, The Sound Of Music) as Phyllis's beloved and impossible father, the map publisher Alexander (Sandor) Gross.

The Daily Mail reports that comedian and actress Isy Suttie (Shameless) is set to star as Phyllis Pearsall in a new musical titled THE A-Z OF MRS P, conceived by Neil Marcus with book by Diane Samuels and music and lyrics by Gwyneth Herbert.

Romance, Soul & Rock 'N Roll invites you to a Musical Flashback directed by Ted Concepcion with musical direction by David Pickard at The Colonial Theatre tonight, October 25 and tomorrow the 26th at 7:30pm. Now in their 12th year, RSRR promises that this year's show, with live band and multi-talented cast, will be just as exciting and entertaining as ever!

Nothing says Fall like Friday night football and nothing satisfies pre-game hunger better than creamy macaroni and cheese. STOUFFER'S is proud to partner with Chef Tyler Florence, host of Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race," to bring a 'Taste of Home' to select high school football games around the country with its new food trucks that will deliver free samples of STOUFFER'S Mac 'N' Cheese to thousands of fans and community members.

Romance, Soul & Rock 'N Roll invites you to a Musical Flashback directed by Ted Concepcion with musical direction by David Pickard at The Colonial Theatre on October 25 and 26 at 7:30pm. Now in their 12th year, RSRR promises that this year's show, with live band and multi-talented cast, will be just as exciting and entertaining as ever!

With 'Unplugged,' the youthful Flying V company helps us to commune with our long-lost idols, and offers us an often-amusing and touching version of their possible afterlives. Jason Schlafstein has assembled yet another multi-talented talented cast, who provide us with the music as well as the dramatic action. Consisting of two one-acts, 'All Apologies' by Hunter Styles, and 'Me and the Devil Blues' by Seamus Sullivan, the production will be a treat for anyone who loves the music-with the bonus that we get to hear selections from some of Rock's most memorable songs. In one amusing case, we get to hear a dead star cook up another tune or two.

The president of Mexico Felipe Calderón declared war on the drug cartels in 2006. In the era this story is set, there were daily grim reports of murders, disappearances, kidnappings, robberies, extortions, and numerous other crimes. The drug wars continued and threatened at times to reduce Mexico to anarchy. In Culiacan, one family name is known to struggle and stand up against the evil doers. Personally, they have a score to settle and Dr. Eduardo de la Vega will make sure that it is done. Author Frederick L Malphurs pens an action-packed novel that will keep readers at the edge of their seats with his new publication, A Year in the Life of Doctor Fox.

In The Education of a Teacher, author Noel Nation uncovers his life story and his unforgettable journey throughout his fulfilling career. He shares many instances involved in teaching, with students, teachers and parents that give the general public an idea of the challenges a teacher encounters as well as the rewards a teacher gains.

An article posted by gulfnews.com recently revealed the first-ever Emirati female chef. Khulood Atiq, after fighting off stereotypes and prejudices, is today the brand ambassador of local cuisine. This just goes to show how women today are now rising to the top, regardless of their background, cultural limitations and familiar upbringing. In line with this, author Kim M. Eckerman unveils her journey as a professional culinary chef whose journey in the restaurant business takes an intriguing turn. In The Crazy Life of a Female Chef, Eckerman paints a vivid picture of what it is like for a woman to reach her culinary dreams and explore her fullest potential.