The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation, under the leadership of Holly Jones and Lloyd Mayor has announced the date for the 12th Annual Clive Barnes Awards. Hosted by New York 1's Frank DiLella, the presentation of the awards recognizing excellence in theater and dance will take place on Sun Sept 18th at 3:00 PM at the Westbeth Studio (55 Bethune Street,, 11th fl.) The finalists for this year's Theater Artist Award are Justin Cooley, "Kimberly Akimbo"; Jasai Chase-Owens, "Sanctuary City"; Erin Wilhelmi, "To Kill a Mockingbird"; and Samantha Williams, "Caroline, or Change." This year's Dance Artist Award finalists are Zimmi Coker, American Ballet Theatre; Erica Lall, American Ballet Theatre; Mira Nadon, New York City Ballet; and Jake Tribus, Gibney Dance Company. All finalists receive a cash prize of $500, while the winners will each receive an award of $5000.

The finalists and winners for the dance and theater awards are chosen by a Selection Committee, which is comprised of critics and performers in each field.  This year’s selection committee for the Clive Barnes Awards includes Mindy Aloff, William H. Ausman, Diana Byer, Jenny Chiang, Frank DiLella, Nicole Duffy, Erik Forrest Jackson, Marshall Heyman, Patrick Pacheco and William Whitener. Press contact: Richard Kornberg & Associates (212/944-9444)...