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The Nutcracker presented by Miami City Ballet at Carnival Center for the Performing Arts December 14-16. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ is a magical Holiday treat for young and old alike! Miami City Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker is a lavish spectacle of beautiful sets and costumes, special effects, glorious music and spirited dancing. Tickets start at just $19.75.Call the MCB Box Office at (305) 929-7010 to or click here for more information.


CALLING ALL COMICS!
The SOUTH BEACH COMEDY FESTIVAL's comedian search has become a breeding ground for new talent and for some lucky comic, an excellent opportunity to be launched into comedic stardom. Previous winners include Malik Sanon and Flip Schultz, both of whom have gone on to appear on COMEDY CENTRAL's multi-platform series "Live At Gotham".

Schedule:

*Open Call (First Round): Saturday, January 5, 2008 @ 1PM-4PM ET, IMPROV, West Palm Beach

*Open Call (First Round): Sunday, January 6, 2008 @ 1PM-4PM ET, IMPROV, Miami

Semi-Finals (Second Round): Wednesday, January 9, 2008 @ 7:30PM ET, IMPROV, Miami -- Hosted by Toast and Branzig from "The Paul & Young Ron Show"

Finals (Third Round): Friday, January 18, 2008 @ 10:30PM, Colony Theater, Miami Beach, FL -- Hosted by Paul Castronovo & Young Ron

*Comics are asked to prepare up to 3 minutes of "clean" material*

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South Beach Comedy Festival - Get ready for the third annual South Beach Comedy Festival! Don't miss your favorite comedians, plus plenty of local talent on the South Beach stages. Mark your calendars for 4 days of laughs: January 16 - January 19 at the Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre, Lincoln Theatre, and Colony Theatre! Here's the line-up:

Wednesday, January 16 Kathy Griffin - Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre Louis C.K. - Lincoln Theatre Kristina Wong with the Miami Light Project - Colony Theatre Creation Nation with Billy Eichner - Colony Theatre

Thursday, January 17 Katt Williams - Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre Stephen Lynch - Lincoln Theatre "The Meanest Men in Comedy: Jeffrey Ross with Ralphie May" - Colony Theatre

Friday, January 18 Susie Essman - Lincoln Theatre Raul Gonzalez - Colony Theatre "Paul & Young Ron's So You Think You Are Funny Comedy Contest" - Colony Theatre


Saturday, January 19 Andres Lopez - Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre Dave Attell - Lincoln Theatre
Here's your chance to buy tickets to see your favorite comedians Click here today!


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Win Free tickets to Atonement. A British romance that spans several decades. Fledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Written by Focus Features.

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Win a $20 gift certificate to Lost Weekend. With darts, drinks, Foosball and Nightly Happy Hour special. Lost Weekend is the place to be. Located at 218 Espanola Way in Miami Beach. Must be 21 to enter.