What’s not to love about the Shobha? When you want to look your best and you need your eyebrows groomed as well as other parts of your body tended to, Shobha is the place to go. With over a decade of experience and excellence in hair removal, Shobha caters to a clientele that includes top beauty editors, A-list celebrities and busy New Yorkers.

Shobha is known for its consistent quality and client sensitivity embodied in its line of products and all-inclusive treatments for the brows, body and bikini area. Shobha herself, founder and entrepreneur extraordinaire, has fused her Indian cultural heritage with a high-powered business education and background (Harvard MBA, Fortune 500 work) to create a successful company infused with warmth and fantastic services and goods.

Good news for Washington, D.C.! !ith four upscale locations in NYC, Shobha will be opening its doors in spring 2013 in Washington’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. D.C. will soon see what Lucky magazine says about Shobha, “fast, efficient and ultra-hygienic!"

For more information, visit the website.

If there is a Justin Bieber fan in your life, you’ll want to set a reminder to log onto Ticketmaster’s Web site on Dec. 14.

Bieber’s Believe Tour will make a stop at XL Center in downtown Hartford on July 18  and tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster locations. 

On Oct. 9, 2009, Bieber played his first ever arena show to a sold-out crowd at XL Center, according to the XL Center. 

Ticket prices for the show are $45, $59.50, $79.50 and $95.

When Bieber tickets go on sale, they typically sell out in minutes, so expect the same here.

Some VIP packages will also be offered on the upcoming tour and can include Meet & Greets and photo opportunities with Justin Bieber, autographed memorabilia, exclusive VIP merchandise and much more!  For more information on VIP packages, please visit www.aeglive.com.

One dollar of each ticket will be donated to Pencils of Promise, a charity which works to build schools and increase educational opportunities in the developing world.  The goal is to build 15 schools around the world for needy children. www.pencilsofpromise.com



 

At 16-years old, Gabby Douglas is a two-time gold medalist, she has met President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, she is in the running for Time Magazine’s Person of the Year and she made Barbara Walters’ “10 Most Fascinating People.

She has also written an autobiography and that is bringing her to R.J. Julia in Madison tonight.

Douglas will be signing Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith, which is about Douglas’ “journey to the Olympics and the ups and downs of that journey.”

The interest has been strong. The tickets are almost gone, R.J. Julia posted on its Facebook page around 11 a.m.

To enter the ticket line, you must buy the book at R.J. Julia and be in line by 7 p.m. to ensure that your book is signed. They are no longer selling the books online or over the phone.

The "purchased at R.J. Julia bookmark" must be inside the book to be signed and the line will be outside.

Douglas will only sign her book, no memorabilia. Photos of Gabrielle from the line will be allowed. Anyone purchasing three or more books will be given an opportunity to take a photo with Gabrielle.

This is not Douglas’ first trip to Connecticut. Just after the 2010 U.S. Championships, she trained at Gymnastics Express Too in Glastonbury.

R.J. Julia is located at 768 Boston Post Road in Madison.
 

The Yale School of Art will help the victims of Hurricane Sandy through a silent art auction at the Green Gallery on Chapel Street tonight.

Students and faculty created and donated all works of art, including Rochelle Feinstein, a New York-based award-winning artist who has done many solo and group exhibits, as well as David Humphrey.

The art is available for viewing starts at 6 p.m.  The highest bidders will be announced at 8 p.m. 

Winners will be able to donate the proceeds to one or more charities preselected by auction organizers.

The gallery is located at 1156 Chapel St.
 

Among the glittering events happening in Miami for Art Basel is a private dinner and auction presented by Chanel and Paddle8.com to benefit the Henry Street Settlement’s Boys & Girls Republic (BGR) and the Dash Snow Initiative.

A group of Snow’s closest friends are honoring his memory by raising funds for an after-school program in his name, and the artists donating works include high-wattage names, such as Julian Schnabel, Ryan McGuinley, Jeff Koons, Richard Prince and Dan Colen, among many others.

This unique project honors Snow’s legacy by giving back to the most vulnerable youth in BGR's community, a neighborhood with significant meaning in Snow's life.

Bidding is open until tomorrow, December 5th at 12pm EST — please visit Paddle8.com for more information.

Before they make their way across the country and eventually across the globe, Bon Jovi's worldwide "Because We Can" tour will kick off at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

On Saturday, Feb. 9, the concert in Uncasville will start the five-month tour, which is set to make stops in  Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Denmark, Africa and Buglaria. Stops in North America include Washington D.C., Chicago, Toronto,Las Vegas and Denver.  

The legendary group will debut new songs from their upcoming album "What About Now," which will be released in Spring 2013.

Tickets for the Feb. 9 show at Mohegan Sun will go on sale on Monday, Dec. 10 through Ticketmaster.

Tickets are available for $195 and $125.

They will also be available through the Mohegan Sun box office starting on Dec.11.
 

Lady Gaga will bring her Born This Way Ball to Connecticut.

The Grammy-winning entertainer has been on a worldwide tour for more than a year. She will return to the U.S. to continue her tour after the new year, including a performance at Mohegan Sun March 3, 2013.

As one of the biggest pop stars in the world, Gaga's Born This Way Ball has been described as "effortlessly brilliant in both the visual and musical sense, by the Hong Kong Daily News.

Tickets for the Mohegan Sun show go on sale this Saturday, Dec.1. They are $195 and $95.

This will be Lady Gaga's first performance at Mohegan Sun. She cancelled a scheduled show there in January 2010 after complaining of exhaustion while on tour.

Coldplay has added three new shows to their U.S. tour and one happens to be right here in Connecticut.

Coldplay is coming to Mohegan Sun on Dec. 29. Tickets are $95 and $150 and will go on sale on Friday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m.

On the first day of ticket sales, the box office might only accept Player's Club points for payment. All customers who wish to use other forms of payments may log onto ticketmaster.com, call Ticketmaster at 1.800.745.3000 or visit their local Ticketmaster outlet.

On Nov. 19, Coldplay will release Live 2012, its new concert film. You can watch the trailer here:

 

The album is finally here, "Blak and Blu." It couldn't come soon enough. Following the release of Gary Clark Jr.'s first major-label release "The Bright Lights" EP, the full-length debut album has dropped and we are loving it.

It was only last year that we were introduced to the Austin-based musician by his hometown crew and have played "Bright Lights" on repeat since, waiting patiently for the full album to arrive. It's soul, blues and rock at its finest and it's the work of a musician, who only at 28 years old, seems like he's been in the business forever.

The debut single got critical acclaim very early on from legends like Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger. Alicia Keys even said it herself, "Hurry up and Google [him], before you're late." The man has proven that he's got it, on stage and in the studio.

From the times we've encountered Gary, he's generally a pretty quiet guy, but when he gets on stage, there's no questioning that he's heard. And, we like what we hear.

Some say he's like Hendrix. Others say Stevie Ray Vaughan. But If you've heard his insane solo guitar riffs, you know it's Gary Clark Jr.

Check out the debut single below, get that album, and rock!

For the Halloween season, why not go to an experience that will awaken the darkness, the voyeur, and the curious itch that has been waiting to be scratched. Sleep No More can provide just that, where your venturous spirit is encouraged at the McKittrick Hotel.

Built in 1939, the McKittrick was intended to be the most decadent hotel of its era, but six weeks before opening, WWII broke out and the building was condemned and remained locked until now. As you enter, you are given a mask and told to remain silent throughout the production.

The audience will then be put through what seems to be a perilous environment, which quickly turns into an adventure of twists and turns. It is an interactive show where the experience is not spoon fed, but rather earned.

Exquisite sets, complex narratives, and spectacles of the players will keep the guests on their feet, and on the move. Punch Drunk and Emersive took over five floors of three connecting warehouses to build this labyrinth complete with psychiatric wards, ballrooms, cemeteries, and a hospital wing to name a few.

All set to a soundtrack that is reminiscent of Angelo Badalamenti. Loosely based on Shakespeare's Macbeth, scenes play out in over 100 unique rooms. The idea is to follow a character of your desire, but you can switch at anytime or follow no one and browse the gorgeous deco era sets. What you see next will be an individual experience where the more you seek, the greater the discovery.

The McKittrick will also be hosting The Carnival des Corbeaux, which kicks off tonight, and continues through Halloween. Each night having a unique costume theme to which guests will be asked to strictly adhere. The parties will take place directly after the Sleep No More performances.

The schedule for Carnival des Corbeaux is as follows:
Friday, October 26: “Le Charmeur de Serpent”
 Let the animal kingdom inspire your dress for the evening. Feathered, furred, or scaled attire required.
Saturday, October 27: “La Contorsionniste”
 Throw modesty to the wind and flaunt your flesh. Come in your most glamorous and provocative attire.
Sunday, October 28: “La Femme a Barbe”
 Unleash your alter ego of the opposite sex. For this night, dress in your gender-bending finery.
Monday, October 29: “La Clairvoyante”
 Conjure the spirits of the dark side. Dress as sorcerers, witches, fortune-tellers and other bohemian creature of the night.
Tuesday, October 30: “Les Sœurs Siamoises”
 On this night, bring along your identical twin. And make sure you stay side-by-side. Triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets and beyond are most welcome.
Wednesday, October 31: “Le Sorcier”
 On All Hallows Eve, the choice is yours. Come dressed as the carnival denizen of your choice.

“Sleep No More” continues at the McKittrick Hotel, 530 West 27th Street, Chelsea; 866-811-4111

Photographer Todd Selby is back with a second beautiful, funky book "Edible Selby." Showcasing a whirlwind tour of everything from the kitchens, gardens, restaurants and homes of those in the food and drink universe around the globe. Selby has created a delightful portfolio focused on food culture, taking readers to San Francisco, Copenhagen, Tulum and Tokyo, among many other points.

Buy the book, get inspired, and try the recipes included with the delicious colorful photography and illustrations. For more, check out theselby.com.