Cat Days of Summer are Upon Us and It’s Raining Kittens!! County-wide Kitten Adopt - A - Thon This Weekend Bradenton, FL – Who can resist the most adorable babies in the world – kittens?  Not many, and if anyone is looking to adopt a kitten, this weekend is the time to do it.  Friday June 21st through Sunday, June 23rd, animal shelters and rescue organizations throughout the County are collaborating on a Kitten Adopt-A-Thon.  All are offering reduced prices and great choices at all locations.  All kittens will be only $25.00 instead of the usual $60 - $80 price.  All...

NCM Fathom Events and Arts Alliance Media invite you to celebrate a musical legend through the eyes of his fans when Springsteen & I arrives in select cinema locations nationwide for a special two night event on Mon., July 22 and Tues., July 30 at 7:30pm (local time).       With songs that say more in a few verses than most artists say in an entire career, Bruce Springsteen has been able to embody the highs and lows of the American Dream. Moreover, his music has created a deeply personal bond between fan and the artist. Springsteen & I was a call out to the fans worldwide to make a documentary...

Contact: Carol Kaye Kayos Productions, Inc.      (212) 366.9970       CASEY PATRICK TEBO DIRECTS FIRST AEROSMITH MOVIE IN NINE YEARS, ROCK FOR THE RISING SUN   “It’s very hard to get films made nowadays, so I thought, the one way to have a film made, is to just make it, and ask questions later.” -Casey Patrick Tebo     New York, NY (June 17, 2013)—Aerosmith's latest concert film, Rock for the Rising Sun, will be released via Eagle Rock Entertainment on July 23rd. The group's connection with Japan began in 1977, when the band first played to capacity crowds in...

This Week at Florida Studio Theatre                                                               June 17, 2013 In This Issue FST IMPROV Subscribe Now Box Office Tickets & Info Sarasota Improv Festival FST Summer Camp Inside FST: Dave & Laura Hardenburgh   To make a reservation please call the Box Office at 366-9000 or make reservations online HERE Contact Us Florida Studio Theatre 1241 North Palm Avenue Sarasota FL, 34236-5602 Box Office:(941) 366-9000 Admin Office: (941) 366-9017 Ed Office: (941)...

  June 17, 2013   Contact Lisa Rubinstein, LDR Creative Inc., 941-373-3803 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.       WBTT TO PERFORM AT NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL       The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is very pleased to announce that it has been invited to perform its original musical revue Soul Crooners at the 2013 National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The biennial Festival will be held this summer from July 29th -August 3rd. Soul Crooners will be performed four times, twice on Friday, August 2st and twice on Saturday, August 3rd. This is the first time a WBTT...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17,  2013   BROADWAY AND SARASOTA FAVORITE MARY TESTA STARS IN GERALDINE ARON’S UPROARIOUS BREAK-UP COMEDY, MY BRILLLIANT DIVORCE Asolo Rep’s Staging is the Second Major American Regional Theatrical Production; Michael Donald Edwards Directs Mary Testa as Angela with Dexter in My Brilliant Divorce. Photo by Barbara Banks. SARASOTA, Fla. (June 17, 2013) — Is laughter really the best medicine? The popular adage is put to the test in this hysterically funny, one-woman tour de force about picking up the pieces of a broken heart and beginning life again, My Brilliant Divorce. In its only second major...

June 17, 2013 For immediate release, please Contact: Adrian Bryan-Brown, Michael Strassheim To request photos or for more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , (212) 575-3030 Connect with National Theatre Live on Twitter and Facebook   NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE’S BROADCAST OF PETER MORGAN’S THE AUDIENCE STARRING HELEN MIRREN AS THE QUEEN DRAWS LARGEST AUDIENCE FOR A NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE BROADCAST TO DATE MANY ENCORE SCREENINGS ADDED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER   NEW TITLES ANNOUNCED FOR SEASON FIVE   INCLUDING: A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME PERFORMANCE CELEBRATING THE NATIONAL THEATRE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY NEW PRODUCTIONS OF SHAKESPEARE’S OTHELLO, MACBETH & CORIOLANUS FROM THE NATIONAL THEATRE, MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL & THE DONMAR...

SPRINGSTEEN & I (Official Trailer) - Coming this July' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVQUeCi9V0s With more than 120 million albums sold worldwide and numerous awards, including a staggering 20 Grammy Awards®, Bruce Springsteen’s music defines a generation. In celebration of 40 years of iconic music, NCM Fathom Events and Arts Alliance Media present “Springsteen and I” in nearly 500 select U.S. movie theaters on Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. local time. “Springsteen and I” will take audiences on an emotional journey through the personal insights and reflections of their fellow Springsteen fans.  Directed by Baillie Walsh and produced by Ridley...

      CONTACT: Molly Clancy   Public Relations Associate   (941) 366 – 9017 ext. 338   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   DATE: June 13, 2013           5th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival   2 days, 16 groups, unlimited laughter   July 12 and 13       (Sarasota, FL) — After the snowbirds have gone and the sun is searing, the 5th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival returns on July 12 and 13 for two nights of non-stop comedy with 16 of the hottest groups on the national improv scene. Acts from Chicago, Boston, Austin, Miami, Atlanta and everywhere in...

Kitten Shower and Adoptions Saturday in Venice                 Kitten Shower and Adoption Party Join us at the Venice Petco on Saturday, June 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a kitten party. You can meet and greet the latest members of our kitten family, all available for adoption, and with some special low adoption fees for this occasion.    Petco is on US 41, between Center and Shamrock Avenues, in the shopping center behind the new Bonefish Grill in Venice.    All attendees are asked to bring or purchase at the party a small item for the kittens. We...

THIS SATURDAY Tune into TNT June 15 to watch comedy legend Mel Brooks be lauded with the 41st annual AFI Life Achievement Award – the highest honor for a career in film – in an evening of equal parts heart and laughter. Hollywood's most revered luminaries turn out to pay tribute to one of America's most celebrated artists, including Conan O'Brien, Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, Carey Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Teri Garr, Dustin Hoffman, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Poehler, and Sarah Silverman, among others. In typical AFI Life Achievement tradition, details of the program are held as a surprise to the...

           5,452?   Thanks to The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast's   "Education Outreach Program" and "Emerging Artists Performance Series," 5,452 area school students, teachers, and members of the public were able to experience rare, interactive sessions with the Ariel Quartet during the 2012-2013 season. Some students may decide to further their music studies. All left better informed, and more passionate, about classical music.   During their week long visits in November, February and May, the Ariel Quartet: Taught at 23 area schools in Sarasota and Manatee counties Performed five free public concerts Touched the lives of thousands of...

For More Information, Please Contact: Lynn Rasys, Phone # 941.366.2404 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.catdepot.org Kittens Half Off at Cat Depot Celebrating Adopt a Shelter Cat month   Sarasota, Florida – (June 13, 2013) – It is kitten season in Sarasota and Cat Depot has rescued over 150 kittens in every color, shape and size. To help them all find homes, Cat Depot is cutting the kitten adoption fee in half for the month of June. The 50% off fee includes a veterinary exam, microchip, spay and neuter, and four vaccines.   Don’t miss out on this tremendous opportunity to save a life and...

Contact: Harmony Wheeler, Marketing Director                                Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                                                                                         Phone: (209) 532-0502 Ext 114   OKLAHOMA! sweeps onto Fallon House Stage Oklahoma! – Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first masterpiece – sweeps onto the Fallon House stage this summer. Sierra Repertory Theatre is proud to present an outstanding cast in this finely crafted classic, a celebration of the American spirit of courage, independence and feisty good fun. It plays at the Fallon House theatre in Columbia State Historic Park from June 28 through August 18. Set in the Western Territory just before Oklahoma became a state, the show was an instant...

Review by Don of Don411.com Media   A stunning sequel from "12 ROUNDS" in 2009, this version "12 ROUNDS 2: RELOADED" in 2013 has WWE Superstar, Randy Orton (Nick Malloy) really feeling it. I can't tell the difference between the man and the character. Truly a seamless integration of believable lineup of actors, special effects and directorial genius (Roel Reiné). The script was appropriate for this type of movie with the right amount of dialog to keep the viewer in the know what is happening. Now, with all that being said, every person has a different takeaway from what they are...

Created by the Fans for the Fans Springsteen & I A Documentary Event A special event in cinemas nationwide http://www.fathomevents.com   Date: Tuesday, July 30 Time: 7:30 PM local time Ticketing: Tickets are available by clicking on the orange “Buy Tickets” button. If online ticketing is not available for your location, you can purchase your tickets by visiting the box office at your local participating cinema. A list of participating locations can be found on the Theater Locations tab. Special Fathom Features: Extended unreleased big screen concert footage from the London leg of the Hard Rock Calling Wrecking Ball tour and...

Josh Groban All That Echoes Artist Cut A special event in cinemas nationwide http://www.fathomevents.com Date: Tuesday, July 16 Time: 7:30pm (local time) Run Time: 100 minutes (approximate) Special Fathom Features: Exclusive all-new content including a special welcome from Josh Groban and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his latest album, All That Echoes. Ticketing: Tickets are available to the general public starting Friday, June 21. Sign up HERE for an email reminder when tickets are on sale. Showcasing one of the most powerful and unique voices in popular music, NCM Fathom Events and Warner Bros. Records are pleased to bring Josh...

  La Bayadère (Bolshoi Ballet), Ludwig Minkus from the Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow Ballet Details Cast Synopsis Reviews Photos Showtimes Choreographed by Marius Petipa Starring Svetlana Zakharova, Maria Alexandrova and Vladislav Lantratov 3 hrs 18 mins including two intermissions La Sylphide (Bolshoi Ballet), Herman Severin Løvenskiold from the Bolshoi Ballet Ballet Details Cast Trailer Showtimes Conducted by Pavel Klinichev Choreographed by Johan Kobborg, after August Bournonville Starring Ekaterina Krysanova, Vyacheslav Lopatin, Denis Savin 1 hr 28 mins plus one intermission The Pharaoh’s Daughter (Bolshoi Ballet), Cesare Pugni from the Bolshoi Ballet Ballet Details Cast Synopsis Trailer Showtimes Conducted by Pavel Klinichev Choreographed...

Today, Emerging Pictures is proud to unveil the short film, The Dancer, starring ballet superstar David Hallberg, Principal Dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet and American Ballet Theatre.  The film launches him in his role as Ballet in Cinema's national spokesperson. The film directed by Pierce Jackson, will open all Emerging Pictures' "Ballet in Cinema" and "Opera in Cinema" screenings through the remainder of 2013.   In summer, 2011, Hallberg became the first American invited to join the famed Bolshoi Ballet as a Premier dancer. Since then, he has become a permanent fixture on both the international ballet stage and movie...

The official email newsletter from Asolo Rep   Noah Racey. Photo by Corey Meade.   “If you love watching Fred Astaire or Singin’ in the Rain, then Pulse is pretty close to heaven.” —Marty Clear, Bradenton Herald “Pulse is a great afternoon or evening of entertainment, one that Sarasotans should not miss.” —William S. Oser, TalkinBroadway.com  “I defy you not to leave the theater humming and strutting” —Bonnie Greenball Silvestri, This Week in Sarasota  “90 minutes of pure joy” —Audience Member View the Pulse Sizzler Video here… and be sure to share it with your friends!   FINAL WEEKEND! Performances Friday and...

The Cyrus Cylinder–2,600-Year-Old Symbol of Tolerance—on View at Metropolitan Museum June 20–August 4, 2013   Exhibition location: Gallery 404, Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art The Cyrus Cylinder—a 2,600-year-old inscribed clay document from Babylon in ancient Iraq and one of the most famous surviving icons from the ancient world—is the centerpiece of the traveling exhibition The Cyrus Cylinder and Ancient Persia: Charting a New Empire, on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art beginning June 20.  The Cylinder is relevant to millions of people across the world.  It marks the establishment of Persian rule in 539 B.C. by Cyrus the...

June 12, 2013 Contact Lisa Rubinstein, 941-373-3803 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to announce that Margie Nellum Lee has joined their Board of Trustees   Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to announce that Margie Nellum Lee has joined their Board of Trustees. Lee co-chairs the Troupe’s Advisory Board, which she will continue to do, along with her new role as a Trustee. “We are so fortunate to have such a devoted member as Margie Nellum Lee,” remarked Board President Julie Leach. “She began her involvement with WBTT a little over a year ago and it...

June 13, 2013   Media Contact:   Kim Mullins § 941-371-4546, Ext. 103 § This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee   Appoints Flora Oynick as its Engagement Ambassador   The position, the first-ever created for a Jewish Federation, has been created to open doors of communication and find common cause in the regional Jewish community.       (Sarasota, FL) Flora Oynick recently joined The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee as its “engagement ambassador.” According to Howard Tevlowitz, executive director of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, it’s a novel position—the first of its kind for a Jewish Federation.    What’s an...

ANDREW Z. DAVIS NAMED PRESIDENT, PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATION, COLUMBIA PICTURES CULVER CITY, Calif., June 12, 2013 - Andrew Z. Davis has been named President of Production Administration for Columbia Pictures, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, President of Columbia Pictures.A respected industry veteran, Davis, in his new role, will supervise all aspects of physical production including post production and visual effects for all Columbia Pictures films as well as live-action portions of films from Sony Pictures Animation.  He will work closely with President of Worldwide Business Affairs and Operations Andrew Gumpert, President of Production Hannah Minghella and Sony Pictures Digital Productions...

True Blue: Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation’s “The Smurfs™ 2” Gives Beloved Characters’ Multigenerational Fans The Opportunity To Live The Smurfs Brand Through Big-Name Promotional Partnerships   Hugely Anticipated Sequel Hits Theatres July 31 With Retail, Licensing, and Promotional Partners Stacked Much Higher Than Three Apples   CULVER CITY, CA. – June 13, 2013 – After conquering the global box office with their first 3D trip to the big screen in the live-action/CG animated global smash hit The Smurfs™, the world’s favorite three-apple-high heroes are back on July 31 in Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures Animation’s The Smurfs 2 – and just as...

Jenny Aldrich, Don Walker, Melliss Kenworthy, Olivia Williamson (seated) at first rehearsal. Painting Churches by Tina Howe June 27 - July 14   Directed by Melliss Kenworthy   Gardner (Don Walker) and Fannie Church (Jenny Aldrich) are preparing to move out of their Beacon Hill house to their summer cottage on Cape Cod. Gardner, once a famous poet, is now retired. He slips in and out of senility as his wife Fannie valiantly tries to keep them both afloat. They have asked their daughter Mags (Olivia Williamson) to come home and help them move. Mags agrees, for she hopes as...

The Met:  Live in HD Summer Encores Begins with Bizet’s Carmen, The Most Popular Presentation in the History of the Live in HD Series Called "a gripping and brilliant production" by The New York Times, Carmen stars Elīna Garanča as the seductive gypsy, opposite Roberto Alagna as the obsessed soldier Don José. Acclaimed rising Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the Met's production by Olivier Award-winning British director Richard Eyre, which features Barbara Frittoli as Micaëla and Teddy Tahu Rhodes as the toreador Escamillo. Christopher Wheeldon, artistic director and founder of Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, created the choreography for what remains the Met's...

    Finance Museums Throughout the World Unite To Promote Financial Literacy Globally Press Contact: Kristin Aguilera Deputy Director, Museum of American Finance 212-908-4695, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. New York, NY - On Wednesday, June 19, 2013, the leadership of finance, saving and money museums from around the world will come together for the first annual meeting of the International Federation of Finance Museums (IFFM). The day-long conference will be held at the Museum of American Finance, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, in New York City. The goal of the IFFM is to provide a framework for greater collaboration among finance museums,...

On Sunday, June 30, 2013, I had the opportunity to experience the opera, “The Magic Flute”,  It was the film version of the opera written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.  The director, Kenneth Brangh, brought this opera to life through “magic” within his own way. Between the vibrance of the characters, the scenery, the colors, the music, and the opera stars voices,  this opera was alive. Not only could you feel it, you could see it.  I honestly didn’t know what to expect from the film version of this opera. I was so pleasantly surprised that I would love to be able...

  LAURA MVULA RETURNS TO NORTH AMERICA FOR HEADLINING TOUR DATES   'SING TO THE MOON' OUT NOW ON COLUMBIA RECORDS    (New York, NY; Columbia Records; June 11, 2013) - Immensely talented UK singer-songwriter Laura Mvula will return to North America for a string of headlining dates in September. After selling out New York's Bowery Ballroom in May, she will kick off the run with a pair of dates in NYC at Le Poisson Rouge and Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg, before heading off to Toronto, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, and ending at LA's El Rey Theatre. Tickets for...