Milestones

Scoop: THE CHEW - Week of 5/13 on ABC

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The Recording Industry Association of America Adds Digital Streaming to Gold & Platinum Standards

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today announced the integration of streams to its historic Gold & Platinum (G&P) Program, the industry's premier award for recognizing artistic achievement in the marketplace. On-demand audio and/or video song streams will now be counted towards the 500,000 (Gold), 1,000,000 (Platinum) and 2,000,000 plus (multi-Platinum) thresholds required for G&P's Digital Single Award certification. (more...)

Tuta Theatre Chicago Extends THE SILENT LANGUAGE Through 6/9

TUTA Theatre Chicago extends the latest show in its 11th season, The Silent Language, a U.S. premiere, written by Serbian playwright Miodrag Stanisavljevic, translated by Zoran Paunovic, and directed by Artistic Director Jacqueline Stone. The Silent Language, extended by three weekends, will run through Sunday, June 9 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., in addition to Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4 p.m., at TUTA Studio Theatre, 2010 W. Fulton Street. There will be no performances on Saturday, June 1 and will be an added 8 p.m. performance to Sunday, June 2. There is a suggested donation of $25 at the door for adults and $15 for industry/students/children under 18 at all performances. Seating is extremely limited. Reservations are highly recommended. To reserve spots call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 (24 hours) or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. All reservations must be claimed no later than 15 minutes before a performance or they will be released. This show is recommended for children ages eight and up. (more...)

Precor and Exinda Bring Next-Generation Fitness Experience

Exinda, a global provider of next-generation WAN optimization and Network Control solutions, today announced a partnership with Precor, a leading home and commercial fitness equipment manufacturer, to enhance the Preva fitness experience for clubs and their patrons. Exercise facilities are able to extend this powerful solution to their users, while easily managing and controlling the associated traffic. (more...)

Painted Bride to Stage IF SHE STOOD, 4/26-5/5

This year the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts began with the question, 'If you had a time machine, where would you go?' In answer to that, the Painted Bride is taking audiences back to December 5, 1833 and right into the heart of the founding of the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society. This creation, If She Stood, will run for six performances - Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8pm, Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 8pm, and Today, April 28, 2013 at 3pm, followed by Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8pm, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 8pm and Today May 5, 2013 at 3pm, at the Painted Bride Art Center during the 2013 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. (more...)

Michael Trotta Introduces Readers to an Futuristic Possibility in SON OF MAN

Genetic engineering technology in today's society has already reached an advanced point where moral considerations are just as important as the science in itself. It is no longer just a matter of the ability to achieve sophisticated methods in screening human embryos, rather a deeper introspection must be considered when it comes to sociological and ethical impact. In Michael Trotta's new book titled Son of Man, readers will gain further insight on this notion as they step into a world that is not very far from the reality of our times. (more...)

World and West Coast Premieres, Masterworks and More Highlight LACO's 2013-14 Season

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), considered one of the nation's premier orchestras as well as a leader in presenting wide-ranging repertoire and adventurous commissions, announces its 2013-14 season, its 45th, featuring a compelling mix of beloved masterpieces and genre-defying premieres from firmly established and notable up-and-coming composers programmed by Jeffrey Kahane, one of the world's foremost conductors and pianists, who marks his 17th season as the Orchestra's music director. (more...)

Usher to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award at Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor eight-time Grammy Award-winner Usher with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during its 26th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. (more...)

THE 7 GATES OF PHI is Released

"The 7 Gates of Phi (Progressive Human Integration): Knowledge, Inspiration, and Key Applications for the Journey of Self-Development" (published by AuthorHouse), Sharif Maghraby's new book, guides readers who want to begin their journey of self-development toward a positive transformative change in their lives. (more...)

Golf Channel Posts Most-Watched April Ever

Coming off 2012 as the most-watched year in its 18-year history and first quarter 2013 as the network's most-watched quarter ever, Golf Channel continues to build momentum in 2013 with its most-watched April ever. (more...)

Regular-Season NHL Viewership on NBC Sports Hits New High

More viewers watched the NHL regular season on NBC Sports Network this year than in any previous year since the channel began televising games in 2005-06. The 2013 NHL regular season on NBC Sports Network was also the most-watched season on cable in nearly two decades, and up 18 percent vs. last year. (more...)

Jess Salomon's OBSESSION Comes to Montreal Improv, 6/14-6/23

Everything Jess Salomon comes into contact with she become obsessed with: her iPhone, garbage men, soap star Jack Deveraux on Days of Our Lives, human rights… EVERYTHING! Some people measure their life according to Milestones. Jess measures hers according to her various obsessions. (more...)

My Gym Announces 'Fit and Healthy Family' National Contest

OAKS, CA(Marketwired - Apr 18, 2013) - Back in 1983, a Los Angeles couple and their close friends saw the need for a place where parents could bring their kids for a different kind of experience. The result was My Gym Children's Fitness Center and its unique, innovative and ever-changing fitness program for kids. Since then, My Gym has been at the forefront of providing the best fun place for kids to remain active, while successfully combating statistics that estimate nearly 16% of children and adolescents aged 2-12 years are overweight and even more are at risk of becoming overweight, according to Cory Bertisch, CEO of My Gym Children's Fitness Center. (more...)

Painted Bride Stages IF SHE STOOD, Now thru 5/5

This year the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts began with the question, 'If you had a time machine, where would you go?' In answer to that, the Painted Bride is taking audiences back to December 5, 1833 and right into the heart of the founding of the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society. This creation, If She Stood, will run for six performances - tonight, April 26, 2013 at 8pm, Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 8pm, and Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 3pm, followed by Today, May 3, 2013 at 8pm, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 8pm and Sunday May 5, 2013 at 3pm, at the Painted Bride Art Center during the 2013 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. (more...)

'Stumbling Through the Dark' Shares Lessons from Widowhood

In her new book, "Stumbling Through the Dark" author Thelma Zirkelbach shares the lessons she learned in surviving widowhood. (more...)

ALTERED STATES Screens with Live Orchestra at Fulcrum Point Tonight

Expanding on its popular 'Movie Music' programs that feature live orchestration of film scene scores, Chicago's new art music leader, Fulcrum Point New Music Project, with a 100-member orchestra, presents the complete film score and screening of the 1980 science fiction classic, Altered States. The live score performance is part of a citywide, four-day 'Forever Young' festival celebrating the 75th birthday of modern master composer John Corigliano. Fulcrum Point presents Altered States in one performance only at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Street, tonight, April 23 at 7 pm. (more...)

Playwrights' Workshop Montréal Presents 50 Years in the Making, 5/6

Playwrights' Workshop Montreal (PWM), Canada's oldest play development centre, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with 50 Years in the Making, a celebratory gala on Monday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. at Centaur Theatre. Hosted by CBC's Ann-Marie MacDonald and PWM's Artistic Director, Emma Tibaldo, the event will offer a glimpse into the past five decades of Playwrights' Workshop Montreal and feature staged readings of excerpts from the extensive PWM repertoire. The evening will be capped off with a reception and fundraising auction. (more...)

My Gym Children's Fitness Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary and Announces 'Fit and Healthy Family' Contest

Back in 1983, a Los Angeles couple and their close friends saw the need for a place where parents could bring their kids for a different kind of experience. The result was My Gym Children's Fitness Center and its unique, innovative and ever-changing fitness program for kids. Since then, My Gym has been at the forefront of providing the best fun place for kids to remain active, while successfully combating statistics that estimate nearly 16% of children and adolescents aged 2-12 years are overweight and even more are at risk of becoming overweight, according to Cory Bertisch, CEO of My Gym Children's Fitness Center. (more...)

HARDCORE PAWN: CHICAGO Among truTV's New Series & Returning Favorites

Hot off of scoring its youngest year and youngest first quarter ever in primetime median age, truTV is heading into Upfront season with an arsenal of comedic reality series designed to build on the network's remarkable success. (more...)

Wind-up Records Celebrates 15 Years

Wind-up Records, one of the largest independently-owned record labels, was founded in 1997 and has successfully launched the careers of numerous multi-platinum artists such as Evanescence, Creed, Seether and Finger Eleven, built a diverse roster of artists which include The Darkness, Five for Fighting, James Durbin and O.A.R. and has scouted and developed several award-winning, newer artists such as Civil Twilight, The Virginmarys, Young Guns and Jillette Johnson. (more...)

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