Bill Marshall

The Old Log Theatre hosts a one-night staged reading of a new musical on the life of Minnesotan-by-birth Judy Garland's life on Monday, July 22. Learn more details about this opportunity to see a show that could be Broadway bound right here in Minnesota.

The family of Bill Marshall, founder of the Toronto International Film Festival, is heartbroken to share the news that he died today at age 77.

Piers Handling, Director & CEO of TIFF, tonight announced special programming taking place during the 2015 summer and fall seasons in celebration of the organization's 40th anniversary. The announcements were made at a free community party held in David Pecaut Square in downtown Toronto, prior to this season's first TIFF in the Park event, a screening of the 1992 Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award-winner Strictly Ballroom.

Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) concludes its 2014-2015 season with Happy Days-A New Musical making its area premiere tonight, April 24-May 17, 2015 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre. Based on the hit ABC television show 'Happy Days,' the musical features a book by the series' original creator Garry Marshall, with music and lyrics by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winner Paul Williams. Happy Days is directed by longtime Twin Cities' director and actor Joe Hendren working with MMT's artistic director, Christian Unser.

Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) concludes its 2014-2015 season with Happy Days-A New Musical making its area premiere April 24-May 17, 2015 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre. Based on the hit ABC television show "Happy Days," the musical features a book by the series' original creator Garry Marshall, with music and lyrics by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winner Paul Williams. Happy Days is directed by longtime Twin Cities' director and actor Joe Hendren working with MMT's artistic director, Christian Unser.

Author Karl J. Morgan is pleased to announce the release of his second book in the Heatstone Series, 'The Time Walker.' This new fantasy/science fiction novel is due out in October 2013. Keedu and his army of dark mages have fled after their defeat at the hands of Bill Marshall in Sentinels of Far Sun. While most are content to find a quiet planet and stay out of the way, Keedu thirsts for revenge and is desperate to regain his honor, even though no force can stand before the Master of the Stones. On a small planet at the edge of the galaxy, Keedu encounters the most evil enigma of his home world, who is conveniently willing to help. Osphalon the demon fed on the life energy of Keedu's ancestors for millions of years and knows the Master of the Stones will eventually seek him out for his crimes. He convinces Keedu to walk backward in time and change the course of Earth's history in order to keep Bill Marshall from his destiny and secure Keedu as ruler of the galaxy. All of humanity will suffer and billions will be enslaved, just to keep one man alive but safely away from the Stones. Will Keedu's plan succeed, or will Bill's family and the Stones be able to save us all? The Time Walker (Heartstone Series) is available in both print and ebook format. Book Information: The Time Walker (Heartstone Series) Author: Karl J Morgan Publisher: Sacred Life Publishers ISBN: 978-0986027055 Published: October 2013 Pages: 350 Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction About The Author: Karl Morgan has enjoyed fantasy books, movies and television since he was a young boy watching remarkable programs like the Addams Family, Munsters, Twilight Zone, and Outer Limits. In college, the author followed a broad curriculum which included astronomy, Eastern religions and mythology. More recently, he has been obsessed with books about cosmology and quantum mechanics. The blending of fantasy with his love for science fiction and fact provides a broad palette of stories to tell and reminds us that with everything mankind has learned the world is still a magical and mysterious place. Karl lives in San Diego with his wife, Aida and their beloved puppies. Their two grown children have fled the nest and started their own adventures in life. For more information, review copies, or interviews please contact the author at: Karl J Morgan Email: karl@karljmorgan.com Website: http://www.karljmorgan.com Previous book: Heartstone: Sentinels of Far Sun (Book One) Sacred Life Publishers ISBN: 978-0986027031 Published: April 10, 2013 'Sentinels of Far Sun' begins the journey of Bill Marshall, a sheep rancher in San Diego County whose life changes forever when a major earthquake strikes near his home. Somehow, only limited damage is caused by the quake. Almost immediately, strange creatures arrive with the singular mission to kill Bill and his family. As Bill is facing death in the living room of his sister's home, Lance Allright, a Sentinel of Far Sun arrives and saves the day. Now Bill must follow Lance through the broken Heartstone to find out why all of this is happening and stop the invasions. What they learn when they step onto the planet Goola is more than they could have imagined. A race of black mages is planning to take over Earth and enslave the population. Bill, Lance and Sentinel August Reason must enlist help in their battle, which leads them back to Earth to face the mage army.

Grab your lunchbox, roll up your sleeves and pour yourself a cup of ambition for the Long Island premiere of Dolly Parton's "9 to 5: The Musical," tonight, July 18-Aug. 4 at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts."9 to 5: The Musical" is adapted from the 1980 film of the same name, which features Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as three working-class friends who stage an unorthodox corporate takeover of their greedy, sexist boss.

Grab your lunchbox, roll up your sleeves and pour yourself a cup of ambition for the Long Island premiere of Dolly Parton's "9 to 5: The Musical," July 18-Aug. 4 at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts."9 to 5: The Musical" is adapted from the 1980 film of the same name, which features Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as three working-class friends who stage an unorthodox corporate takeover of their greedy, sexist boss.