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Next week the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County will be hosting the world premiere of a major new exhibition by West Palm Beach-based photojournalist and fine art photographer Tony Arruza: 15 Surfboards by 15 Shapers.

FMCS Director Allison Beck issued the following statement today on the announcement of a tentative agreement between Actors' Equity and the League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers, covering six major, nonprofit theatrical companies and about 100 commercial producers:

Actors' Equity Association and the Off-Broadway League announced today that they have reached an agreement for a new 5-year contract for actors and stage managers who work at commercial and non-profit theaters.

Michelin today announced its highly respected star selections for the 12 th edition of the MICHELIN Guide New York that goes on sale tomorrow. The new starred restaurants are standouts among the 857 eateries listed in this year's guide that represent all five of the city's boroughs and 63 cuisines from around the globe.

The Gift Theatre's Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton is proud to announce that 4802-the new play research and development wing of The Gift named after its storefront address located on N Milwaukee Ave in Jefferson Park-is now accepting applicants. In 4802, Chicago-based artists and artistic teams will be given residencies in the Gift Theatre's 40-seat storefront, providing dedicated tailor-made time, space, and support for their work. 

Lorenzo Lamas, (Grease, Falcon Crest, Celebrity Apprentice) has signed on to play the suave and charismatic narrator El Gallo in the long running musical THE FANTASTICKS this fall.

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released a special tribute to the 49 victims of the Orlando shooting at Pulse nightclub on Latin night.

The 'Point Break' soundtrack album-which also features Steve Aoki with Headhunterz, Justin Young, MRKTS, SG Lewis, Genevieve, and Andrew Watt-will be released December 4 via Alcon Sleeping Giant/Caroline.

On the next episode of The CW's ARROW titled "The Secret Origin of Felicity Smoak", when a cyber attack brings Starling City to its knees, Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) are pushed to their limits to contain the destruction.

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through December 15, plus new shows through February 2014.

Yoshi's San Francisco announces its updated calendar for club and restaurant through November 25. Details below!

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through November 17, plus new shows through January 2014. Details below!

'The Voice' coach Usher will perform his newest single 'Twisted' on tonight's June 10 episode of NBC's hit musical competition series.

'The Voice' coach Usher will perform his newest single 'Twisted' on the June 10 episode of NBC's hit musical competition series.

Dance to the beat, play an instrument and experience something unexpected with J.A.M. Sessions. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome to these free interactive events which take place on stage at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre and throughout Los Angeles County.

Kathie Lee and Hoda bid farewell to NYC and say 'hey y'all' to Charleston, SC! The fourth hour of TODAY takes the show on the road and broadcasts from Charleston today, May 2 and Friday, May 3.

Kathie Lee and Hoda bid farewell to NYC and say "hey y'all" to Charleston, SC! The fourth hour of TODAY takes the show on the road and broadcasts from Charleston Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3.

Deadline reports that Robert De Niro and Edgar Ramirez will co-star in an upcoming film biopic on boxing champ Roberto Duran. The drama, titled HANDS OF STONE, was written and will be directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz.

Chance Theater will present the first show of its 2013 season with a touching west coast premiere musical about dinosaurs and love, TRIASSIC PARQ - The Musical, music by Marshall Pailet, book by Marshall Pailet, Bryce Norbitz and Steve Wargo, choreographed by Kelly Todd, musical direction by Taylor Stephenson and directed by Marshall Pailet, who will be the Chance Theater's 2013 Resident Playwright (and will have two of his other works workshopped in Chance's new play reading series). TRIASSIC PARQ -THE MUSICAL opens tonight, January 30 and Thursday, January 31 and will continue through Sunday, February 24 at Chance Theater, 5552 E. La Palma Ave. in Anaheim Hills.

Chance Theater will present the first show of its 2013 season with a touching west coast premiere musical about dinosaurs and love, TRIASSIC PARQ - The Musical, music by Marshall Pailet, book by Marshall Pailet, Bryce Norbitz and Steve Wargo, choreographed by Kelly Todd, musical direction by Taylor Stephenson and directed by Marshall Pailet, who will be the Chance Theater's 2013 Resident Playwright (and will have two of his other works workshopped in Chance's new play reading series). TRIASSIC PARQ -THE MUSICAL will preview on Friday, January 25 & Saturday, January 26 at 8pm; Sunday, January 27 at 7pm; Tuesday, January 29 at 8pm; with press openings on Wednesday, January 30 and Thursday, January 31 and will continue through Sunday, February 24 at Chance Theater, 5552 E. La Palma Ave. in Anaheim Hills.