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Sarah Palin's 'The Undefeated' Adding New Theaters on Friday Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:15AMGregg Kilday "Our objective is very simple: to bring this film to every market and every corner of the country," Steve Bannon says of his controversial documentary. read more
KITSAP CALENDAR: July 15 to 21 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:43PMEDITOR'S NOTE: Calendars in the print version of Kitsap A&E have been edited for space and timeliness. Full-length versions of the calendars are available in the Entertainment section of kitsapsun.com.
Moore: Ritchie's drive nets $1 million for DCPA Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:53AMDenver Center for the Performing Arts CEO Daniel L. Ritchie's personal matching challenge has exceeded its goal, raising more than $1 million in donations for the Denver Center. That and other news of the week.
Best Bets: Down and dirty at DAM, Cattlemen's Days in Gunnison and more Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:56PMGet muddy at a special family day to celebrate the Denver Art Museum's latest exhibit, "Marvelous Mud. Help artists Bill and Athena Steen as they build a "CLAYground" outside the museum.
Jealousy Paralyzes Creativity, Productivity and Relationships, Says Stress Relief Expert Lauren E. Miller Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:10AMAccording to Harvard Medical School, 80% of disease is stress related. "Jealousy can create stress," says stress relief expert Lauren E. Miller, who recently launched her 4th book, 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Stressing Out!
Review: "Manager" falls short in performance review Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:18AMWhen the characters don't have names, that's often a clue that we're watching a movie about a dehumanizing bureaucracy. And the title "The Human Resources Manager" adds more evidence to the file.
Roseanne Barr: Roseannarchy: Dispatches from the Nut farm Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:38AMWriter and comedienne Roseanne Barr discusses her latest memoir Roseannearchy: Dispatches From the Nut Farm . 1988 was the first year of the American sitcom Roseanne , which was built by and around the comedy and family and opinions of the stand-up comedienne Roseanne Barr. It reached nearly 40 million viewers at its peak and stood out for being about a working class family struggling to support ...
The Onion print edition planned for Toronto Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:11PMThe Toronto Star has struck a deal with The Onion to create a print edition of the news parody website, the newspaper announced Tuesday.
Moore: Su Teatro pays forward a long-ago favor for Shadow Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:22AMFor at least the next year, Su Teatro is giving the embattled Shadow Theatre Company a place to play. But don't call it a handout, Anthony Garcia says: It's a business plan.And a favor returned. That and other news of the week.
MyStudio booths a platform for aspiring stars Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:09PMScottsdale-based company puts state-of-the-art audio and video recording booths inside malls across the country, including one in Arizona Mills mall. Simon Cowell is using the MyStudio booths for people to audition for his new series "X Factor."
Parker's new arts center to open Oct. 28 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 7:29PMParker's new $21.8 million arts center will open Oct. 28 with a new-generation lighting concert called "Luma." The slate includes an unusual partnership with the Aurora Fox Theatre.
Swingin’ Utters Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:45PMAfter several decades and babies, one thing’s certain: the five punk rockers of Swingin’ Utters, signed to Fat Wreck Chords since the mid ’90s, are still lovers of diverse music and fighters of capitalism.
Davidson: 12 men of distinction and leadership honored Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 2:29AMWiley Daniel, the first African- American federal judge in Colorado; Gary Wilson, the first African-American to serve as director of corrections and undersheriff for the Denver Sheriff's Department; and wildlife biologist Scott Gilmore are among the 12 Men of Distinction, Excellence and Leadership to be honored by Epsilon Nu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
Taking it all off: Baring hearts (and more) in ‘The Full Monty' at the Backstage Theatre Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 2:59AMActors rehearse a scene from the Breckenridge Backstage Theatre's production of ‘The Full Monty' now showing at the theatre on Ridge Street in Breckenridge.
Best Bets: "Carmen," The Greeley Stampede, Shakespeare Festival and more Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:22AMCentral City Opera opens its summer-festival season with a new production of one of the most beloved operas of all time — Georges Bizet's "Carmen." The work involves love, jealousy and murder, all centered on the fiery gypsy seductress at the heart of the action.
Sandy Duncan is already on a wild ride in Aspen Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:19AMWhen Theatre Aspen announced Sandy Duncan would be gracing its stage this summer in the road-trip play "Becky's New Car," it seemed unlikely the wholesome star might soon be occupying the town's Charlie Sheen Memorial Jail Cell.
Taking it all off: Baring hearts (and more) in 'The Full Monty' at the Backstage Theatre Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:12AMThe gimmick worked by the unemployed steelworkers of "The Full Monty" as they prepare a Chippendales-style show in a desperate bid to earn some cash is that they're going to show off their johnsons. As Rep. Anthony Weiner Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News ...
Neil Springer's MMA notebook Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:04PMSpeculation has begun swirling that Bellator Fighting Championships is Spike’s MMA backup plan.
Arvada Center doesn't have a hair out of place Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 6:46PMReview: The Arvada Center's high-octane, heavyweight staging of the aerosol musical "Hairspray" is blowing a beehive-shaped hole in the ozone layer above Arvada. Rating: ****
Box Office: Docs "Page One" and "Buck" Make Decent Debuts; Searchlight's "Art" Does Not Get By Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 11:49AMThree Sundance acquisitions made their way to theaters this weekend, but only two have much to be pleased about. According to estimates provided by Rentrak earlier today, Andrew Rossi's "Page One: A Year Inside The New York Times," and Cindy Meehl's "Buck" both posted respectable debuts on a handful of screens. Magnolia's "Page One" debuted on two New York screens - the Angelika and the new ...
What Schools or Coaches Catch Your Attention? Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 9:27AMWhen we are looking for potential clients, we try to find actors who are very well versed in the theater. We like it when they have made the effort to book jobs in Equity waiver theater productions as well as traditional stage productions.
Davidson: Painted cats bring in the green Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 2:19AMAll the purring going on at Cat Care Society headquarters today isn't just because another kitty has been adopted to a loving home. It's the result of a report handed to executive director Shari Shiffer-Krieger that indicates the inaugural Tails of the Painted Cats fundraiser exceeded expectations, raising $40,000 instead of the anticipated $30,000.
Summit County Arts & Entertainment briefs Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:15AMMolly Brown ballet in Leadville July 2 Ballet Ariel presents "Avoca - A Tale of Molly Brown" at the historic Tabor Opera House in Leadville at 7:30 p.m. July 2. The Tabor Opera House is located at 308 Harrison Ave. T Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News Summit ...
Singer-actor to host, narrate Slice of life New Works Festival Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 11:12AMMIDDLEBORO — Marnie DeMarsh of Plymouth and Boulder Co, a very talented singer and actor in her own right, will be hosting and narrating Theatre One's Slice Of Life New Works Festival tomorrow and Saturday at The Alley Theatre.
T.D. Jakes Get’s Raw About Death Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 10:39AM*Bishop T.D. Jakes is one of those preachers people respect and criticize all around the world. His words are important to many and influence the faith of millions. Recently, he’s been thinking a lot about life after death… heaven. He spoke with The Houston Chronicle recently, sharing his thoughts about projects, life, and afterlife. He’s imagining [...]
Tony Awards 2011: 'Book of Mormon,' 'War Horse' Win Top Honors Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 10:15PMDavid Rooney UPDATED: "Book of Mormon" wins nine awards, including best musical, while "War Horse" takes home six trophies, including best play. read more
Denver-bound "Rock of Ages" defies expiration expectations Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 2:17AMWhen the glam-rock musical "Rock of Ages" opened on Broadway in March 2009, it was an instant afterthought. Small-town girl falls in love with big-city rocker to guilty-pleasure 1980s hits like "Sister Christian" and "Every Rose Has its Thorn"? Seriously?
Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events -- June 9 Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 1:15AMUpcoming events in and around Broomfield
Colorado Summer Arts Preview: Theater Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 9:15AMHere are our suggestions for the 10 most intriguing plays and musicals to watch this summer.
Summer arts preview: The best in DFW dance, theater and music Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 12:01PMWhen it comes to entertainment this time of year, nothing says "it's summer!" quite like outdoor (and indoor) arts festivals. Well, maybe not more than exploding trains and car chases in the movie theater, but you get our drift.
Hot Tix: Vail Soul Music Fest, INXS and more Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 2:15AMBig & Rich's John Rich won the latest — and perhaps craziest — season of "Celebrity Apprentice" on Sunday, so it makes sense that the duo would start pushing its Denver show this week.
Best Bets: Comedy treats, Elitch Gardens opens, saluting America's fallen and more Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 2:15AMThe final Friday of every month is a tough one for comedy fans. Should we catch he Grawlix, a stand-up showcase at the Avenue Theater put on by local comics Ben Roy, Adam Cayton-Holland, Greg Baumhauer and others?
New Year's Eve Event Guide Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 1:36AMAll events take place Wednesday unless otherwise noted. 14th Street Grill New Year's Eve dinner, reservations recommended, 1400 Pearl St., $25; 303-444-5854.
CU-Boulder grad bringing stand-up comedy to Boulder Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 9:06AMSomething funny is going on with the Boulder stand-up comedy scene: There isn t one. That s something CU alum Matt Rushing, 27, would like to change with the creation of his Boulder Comedy Club, an organization that currently presents area comics at the Lazy Dog on Pearl Street.
Best Bets: Bill Plympton comes to town, three reasons to laugh and more Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 2:31AM"How can he be so poetic, funny and cruel at the same moment?" director Terry Gilliam once wondered about animator Bill Plympton and his 2008 feature "Idiots and Angels."
Tickets for future shows, 5/20/11 Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 2:23AMAir Dubai, London Dungeon, Foodchain. Today, Bluebird Theater, $10. Ticketmaster Jay Mohr. Today-Sunday, Comedy Works, $30. comedyworks.com Curren$y, Trademark, Young Roddy, Fiend & Corner Boy P. Today, Fox Theatre, $18.
Best Bets: Dance for Japan; Get Out Expo and more Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 2:40AMA who's-who of Denver dance companies will take over the Newman Center for the Performing Arts this weekend to raise cash for the tsunami-stricken people of Japan. The "Kizuna: Dance for Japan" concert at the University of Denver will feature a rare mix of Denver dance talent, including principal dancers from the Colorado Ballet, Ballet Nouveau Colorado, David Taylor Dance Theatre and members of ...
Events Calendar | Week of May 13, 2011 Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 10:27AMBluegrass Pick — With Martin Gilmore. 9 p.m. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463- 6683. Bonnie Lowdermilk. 7 p.m. Cuvée, 946 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-0475.
Doing Denver: Chelsea Handler's potty mouth Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 8:51AMYou love her. You can't get enough of her. I'm kick-Heidi-Montag-in-the-crotch jealous of her. She does my job on TV. Plus, she's a dirty drunk. If Chelsea Handler and Tina Fey had spawn I would frame it on my wall. (Piss off, Sir Hate Mail, I said "it.")
New Cherry Creek Theatre sidles up to Sondheim Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 2:19AMReview: Of all the funky new spaces that have been popping up offering live theater in Denver this year, the Cherry Creek Theatre is hands-down the one to beat for a cool, sophisticated aesthetic. Rating: **1/2
Do shorter plays have audiences' "Number"? Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 8:15PMThe centuries-old expectation that an evening of live theater should occupy your full evening has given way to short new plays with no intermission. Perfect for our busy, modern lives. As the Curious Theatre Company prepares to open a play that runs 57 minutes, we ask: What are the pros, cons and unintended consequences of this rush to rush through a night of theater?
Opera Colorado stages bubbly 'Cenerentola` Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 10:41AMDENVER -- Rossini`s version of the Cinderella story is well served -- by and large -- by the production currently on stage at the "Ellie.
Ouray Sportswear Named 2011 Small Business of the Year by The South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 12:28PMDenver, Colo. - Ouray Sportswear, a full service manufacturer of decorated sportswear and headwear was named the 2011 Small Business of the Year today by the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. Ouray pronounced Y-ray Sportswear was selected out of a group of 13 nominees in the category which recognizes businesses with fewer than 250 employees and less than 10 million in revenue. The Chamber...
Bleacher Report Exclusive Interview with Actor/Comedian Rob Riggle Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 8:43PMRob Riggle was raised in Overland Park, Kan., is a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals fan, and an alumni of the University of Kansas. Rob is best known for his work as a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show. Rob is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and served in Liberia, Kosovo and Afghanistan. Rob has referred to his military ...
Opera Colorado stages bubbly 'Cenerentola` Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 1:13AMDENVER -- Rossini`s version of the Cinderella story is well served -- by and large -- by the production currently on stage at the "Ellie.
Successful and potty-mouthed, Chelsea Handler joins the boys club Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 4:11PMChelsea Handler adopts a relatively modest tone in interviews, which is odd because she has pulled off what few comics have been able to lately, a feat so tricky it makes a competitive rodeo event look like a downhill bike ride.
Charlie Sheen's Naughty, Bawdy Joke Man Reveals Surprising Secrets of the Tour (Exclusive Q&A) Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 8:00PMShirley Halperin Credited with saving the show, comic Jeffrey Ross reveals how he ended up on the "Torpedo of Truth" tour, the one topic that’s off-limits during the show and how he first had to insult Sheen to get the job. read more
Art galleries, museums Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:06AMFriday
Review: Take this "9 to 5" job ... and love it Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 9:26PM"9 to 5: The Musical" is faithful to the iconic film's storyline, while offering most everything musical-theater fans love, too: Knockout lead performances, scene-stealing support players, gymnastic dance numbers and 18 new songs written by Dolly Parton herself. Rating: ***
Take this "9 to 5" job ... and love it Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 9:26PM"9 to 5: The Musical" is faithful to the iconic film's storyline, while offering most everything musical-theater fans love, too: Knockout lead performances, scene-stealing support players, gymnastic dance numbers and 18 new songs written by Dolly Parton herself. Rating: ***