Andy Crouch Speaks at Redeemer's Gospel & Culture Series

Andy Crouch will speak Sunday, Nov.21 at 1 pm as part of Redeemer Presbyterian Church's Gospel & Cluture series.

The event will be held at 1 pm at Hunter College Auditorium
695 Park Ave, (entrance on 69th Street. between Park & Lexington, NYC.

Crouch is the author of "Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling," winner of Christianity Today's 2009 Book Award for Christianity and Culture and named one of the best books of 2008 by Publishers Weekly, Relevant, Outreach and Leadership.

A senior editor at Christianity Today International, he has served as executive producer of several documentary films. His writing has appeared in various editions of Best Christian Writing and Best Spiritual Writing. He lives with his family in Swarthmore, PA.

The free lecture will be followed by Q&A. The Gospel & Cluture lectures are part of Redeemer's Gospel & the World focus for the 2010-2011 year.

Visit Jordan, Israel with CITA

An informational webinar about the upcoming Christians in Theatre arts (CITA) tour to Jordan and israel will be held Thursday at 9 pm Eastern. To attend, visit http://attendthisevent.com/?eventID=15762378.

The tour is planned for May 16-25, 2011 (10 days/9 nights. The cost is $1,690 per person, including ground transportation in Jordan and Israel, some meals, accommodations, and entry fees to all sightseeing and performance arrangements. The fee does not include air fare. For more details visit www.HarmonyInternational.com/activetour-Jordan-CITA.htm.

Trip highlights:

Work side-by-side with Jordanian students who share your passion for drama in an effort to share(teaching drama workshops, partnering with local churches, and helping to organize the drama facilities of the Amman Baptist Schools)

Performances (teaching performances in and around Amman, Jordan; possible combined teaching performances with Jordanian students; possible ministry with students from Bethlehem Baptist College)

Planned: Baptismal site of Christ, Mount Nebo, the western wailing Wall, communion at the Garden Tomb.

Click http://cita.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/HolyLandPoster.pdf to download a poster, and put it up at your church and school.

The tour leaders are Rich Swingle and Kim Messer. Swingle has performed and taught on five continents and 21 nations, including two previous trips to Israel. Messer worked as a product line manager for Lillenas Publishing Company for nine years before becoming a freelance consultant and writer.

Cirque du Soleil Names New Show to Play at Radio City

Cirque du Soleil announced today that its major new acrobatic spectacle, Zarkana, will begin performances at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 9, 2011 for a limited engagement through Sept. 4, 2011. Presented by iShares, Zarkana is written and directed by acclaimed film and theatre director François Girard ("The Red Violin," "Silk").

Zarkana is a fantastically bizarre world where we follow the adventures of Zark, a magician who has lost his love and, with her, his powers. As he cries and begs for her return he is plunged into a world inhabited by surreal creatures. The diverse cast of 71 international artists transports the audience into a fantastical and suspenseful world, blurring the boundaries between the real and imaginary.

About The Show Title:
The name Zarkana is a fusion of the words “bizarre” and “arcana” (arcana means “mystery” or “secret”). The twisted fictional world of Zarkana is an elusive destination that is fantastic yet bizarre. The name refers to the irresistibly odd and delightfully strange aura of this place and its inhabitants.

Ticket Information:
Starting today, Zarkana tickets are available exclusively to Cirque Club Members. Tickets range from $47 to $130 with a limited number of premium tickets available for all performances.

Cirque Club membership is free and benefits include access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to http://www.cirqueclub.com/.

Starting Nov. 22, tickets will be available to the general public at 1- 866-858-0008 or http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/zarkana.aspx.

Chuck Colson Will Speak at Socrates in the City's Christmas Gala

Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship, will be the speaker for the third annual Gala to benfit Socrates in the City, celebrating 10 years in New York City on Friday, Dec. 3.

The VIP Reception will be held at at 6:30 pm followed by a recpetion at 7 and dinner at 7:30 at the Roosevelt Hotel Grand Ballroom, 45 East 45th St. and Madison Avenue. The evening will be hosted by SITC founder and best selling author Eric Metaxas, who used to work for Colson at Prison Fellowship.

Colson will speak who will speak on the topic of his new DVD series: "Doing the Right Thing: A Six-Part Exploration of Ethics."

Admission prices vary. For more information, visit http://www.socratesinthecity.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=11.

Anita Renfroe Seeks Laughers

If you live in the NYC area (NY, NJ, PA, CT, DC) comedian Anita Renfroe is looking for audience members for an ad shoot Nov. 15, 16, 17, 30 and Dec.1.

The venue can seat 35 each day and they want some good-lookin', fun, superlaffers in the audience. If you wanna be a part contact Anita's people via email at tapingtickets@gmail.com (include name, date(s) you want to attend and number in your party) to get on the list.

Join Erica Lane on Tour in Nairobi

For information on booking Erica Lane, visit http://masterworkproductions.org/.

Swiss Soul Singer, Vlada, Phoebe Lyng Shake the Stoop Nov. 20

The Stoop, a distinctive music venue in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, NYC, presents a scorching night of soul, rock, and funk featuring international touring artist and Swiss funkmeister Vlada and his band along with Phoebe Lyng and Nik Rael & Headsoup.

The event will be emceed by Chris MacIntosh (aka. Grandfather Rock) of WCWP Radio. Doors open at 7:30 pm, and showtime is at 8. While the concert is free, The Stoop will be accepting suggested donations of $12. Receive a free gift with the full suggested cover. All drinks and concessions are priced under $4.

The Stoop venue and concert series is presented by Music Forum of Church For All Nations, Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Music Forum of Church for All Nations is sponsoring the series and providing the landmark venue as a contribution to the cultural and spiritual life of Hell's Kitchen.

Where: The Stoop; 417 West 57th St. between 9th and10th avenues
Subway: 1 A B C D to 59th Street/Columbus Circle

For more information call 212-333-5583 or visit http://www.thestoopny.com.