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Theatre Off The Square in Weatherford announces audition dates for their upcoming production of Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie, on Monday, February 15, 2010 and Tuesday, February 16, 2010 with callbacks on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Auditions will be held at Theatre Off the Square at 114 N. Denton in Weatherford and will begin at 6:30 each evening.

Bass Hall and Performing Arts Fort Worth will present An Acoustic Evening with Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson for one night only, February 17, 2010, at 7:30 PM. These two musical giants had never shared a stage until they performed a series of concerts in California last year. Playing to sold out crowds, they decided to go on tour together in 2010. Fort Worth will be the pair’s second show after they launch their tour in Houston. Tickets are on Sale Now!

It was nominated for the Tony Award as Best Play of 1978, and still holds the record as Broadway’s longest running comedy thriller. It’s Ira Levin’s fiendishly clever Deathtrap, and Runway Theatre in Grapevine is proud to present a wickedly sharp revival of this audience favorite. You’ll be buried in an avalanche of surprise! Tickets are on sale Now.

Schola Cantorum of Texas will be joined by Arborlawn’s Chancel Choir, and the Texas Wesleyan University Chamber Singers in A Concert for the People of Haiti, Sunday, January 24 at 3:00 PM at Arborlawn United Methodist Church in South Fort Worth. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door and given to the American Red Cross relief effort for the people of Haiti.

The Butterfly Connection, Fort Worth’s unique multi-arts collaboration, is offering free headshots to local actors and actresses on Saturday, January 9. Each subject will be photographed with up to four “looks”. Shoots will be held from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and are by appointment only.

Theatre Arlington begins 2010 by travelling back in time to solve The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Directed by Andy Baldwin, this melodic whodunnit features a zany cast of characters who find themselves snowbound in an isolated mansion in upper New York … with a murderer among them! Here’s shivery fun of the best kind!

Financially, 2009 has proven to be a very difficult year for the Cultural and Performing Arts across the United States. In North Texas, several organizations have been forced to shut their doors, and others have found themselves with dramatically curtailed budgets. Texas Ballet Theater is no exception. TBT Artistic Director Ben Stevenson’s annual production of The Nutcracker will be performed in both Dallas and Fort Worth this year without live musical accompaniment. The following is a statement by the group’s Managing Director, Margo McCann.

University Christian Church in Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Civic Orchestra will present the 34th Annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival – a majestic celebration of the Epiphany – on January 2 and 3, 2010. Although many seats are free on a first come, first served basis, reserved tickets are available for the low price of $12.00. Reserved seats go on sale November 30.

Holidays got you down? Need a break from all the crowds and commercials? Runway Theatre has just the ticket … A Christmas Survival Guide, filled with music and hilarity that will put a smile on your face and joy in your heart. Tickets are on sale Now!

Artes de la Rosa is pleased to announce the hiring of Adam Adolfo as the organization’s new Executive Director. The announcement was made earlier this month by the Board of Directors and Board President Dr. Robert Nieto. Adam assumed his new position on November 1, 2009. Mr. Adolfo brings a truly unique combination of skills and accomplishments to the leadership of the organization.