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Breaking Barriers demonstrates what it takes to build and drive a vehicle faster than anyone on the planet. Follow American automobile entrepreneur John Hennessey's pursuit of the production vehicle land speed record and trace the roots of land speed racing from the early days of hot rodding to today. We discover that since the advent of the automobile, the pursuit of speed and the fight for the title of ?fastest car? are intrinsically connected.



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New FOX Series PITCH Teams with LA Dodgers to Host 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' Day
by Caryn Robbins - August 29, 2016

On Sunday, Sept. 4, PITCH, the new FOX series about a young pitcher who becomes the first woman to play Major League Baseball, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will host moms, dads and daughters alike at 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' day at Dodger Stadium....


Superpop Kid's Artist Twinkle Wants Young & Old Alike to 'Just Dance'
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2017

WIth mounting expectations, the summer countdown begins to build, marking every day until the September 15 release of Just Dance, an over-the-top-awesome collection of impetuous dance hits for kids and families from the award-winning Peruvian-American kindie music phenomenon known as Twinkle....


The Royal Court Theatre's Youth Board Takes Over The Theatre
by Edward Baker - July 22, 2016

Following Open Court in 2013, when the writers had the keys, this time the Royal Court has handed the keys of the building to the theatre's Youth Board and 10 young writers aged 15 - 24. Over the next three weeks they are in charge and they will be tackling the issues that matter to them through the...


E.L Discipline Releases 'Discipline's World,' (The Sequel in The Seduction of Discipl Photo E.L Discipline Releases 'Discipline's World,' (The Sequel in The Seduction of Discipline Series) Published by Andrea Johnson Books Publishing
by Robert Diamond - April 14, 2018

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Andrea Bocelli Hosts Foundation Benefit at NYC's Columbus Citizens Foundation Photo Andrea Bocelli Hosts Foundation Benefit at NYC's Columbus Citizens Foundation
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2017

The Columbus Citizens Foundation, located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is proud to organize a fundraiser for the Andrea Bocelli Foundation next Monday to benefit the water access efforts of the ABF in the country of Haiti....


Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill to Play Irish Arts Center This October
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016

Fiddler Martin Hayes and guitarist Dennis Cahill, one of the world's great musical duos, return to Irish Arts Center for a two-week residency with a wide range of special guests, October 20-29....


Irish Arts Center Presents Martin Hayes: In Residence, 4/25-29 Photo Irish Arts Center Presents Martin Hayes: In Residence, 4/25-29
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2018

Irish Arts Center (IAC), the arts and cultural center dedicated to projecting a dynamic image of Ireland and Irish America for the 21st century, is proud to welcome back fiddle player Martin Hayes, "one of Ireland's great musical exports" (WNYC), for a week-long residency, April 25-29, to take place...


New FOX Series PITCH Teams with LA Dodgers to Host 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' Day
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2016

On Sunday, Sept. 4, PITCH, the new FOX series about a young pitcher who becomes the first woman to play Major League Baseball, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will host moms, dads and daughters alike at 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' day at Dodger Stadium....


Michel Camilo Releases New Live Solo Piano Album Photo Michel Camilo Releases New Live Solo Piano Album
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2017

GRAMMY , EMMY and three-time Latin GRAMMY Award winner Michel Camilo will release LIVE IN LONDON, a special 'live' solo piano album, set for November 16, 2017 through his own record label imprint, Redondo Music....


McCarter Presents Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67 Photo McCarter Presents Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67
by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2018

It's the summer of 1967, and the songs of Motown are breaking records and breaking barriers. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours juke joint out of their basement-risky business-especially during a brutal police crackdown that sets off riots throughout the city. When L...


MAD Presents Annual Visionaries! Awards at MAD Ball Celebrating its 60th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2016

On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Pier 60, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will hold its annual gala celebrating outstanding individuals in the arts and design fields. For 20 years, the MAD Ball has recognized visionaries in the worlds of business, arts, philanthropy, and creativity, reflecting M...


Freeform & espnW to Celebrate Girl Power with 'Boss Girls' Programming Event This July
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2016

Freeform honors glorious girls and their kick-butt boldness with a three-day “Boss Girls” programming event, starting FRIDAY, JULY 22...


Speedy Ortiz Streams New Album Via NPR First Listen Photo Speedy Ortiz Streams New Album Via NPR First Listen
by Macon Prickett - April 19, 2018

Next week Speedy Ortiz will release Twerp Verse, its new full-length album and first in three years, but the album can be heard today as it's streaming early exclusively via NPR First Listen. In the Fall of 2016, Speedy Ortiz went to Brooklyn's Silent Barn to record what they thought would be their ...


Indian Maestro, TM Krishna, Encourages Unity
by Christina Mancuso - March 02, 2017

TM Krishna has critiqued the south Indian classical music industry for being under the dominant preserve of the upper-caste Brahmin community. He wants spaces where the arts of all communities can come together....


The Joyce Theater presents Third Annual American Dance Platform Photo The Joyce Theater presents Third Annual American Dance Platform
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2017

The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc. (Linda Shelton, Executive Director) is pleased to kick off the new year with the third annual American Dance Platform, a showcase of eight U.S.-based companies over one week at The Joyce Theater, made possible by a grant from The Harkness Foundation for Dance and d...


Duncan Theatre Announces 2016-2017 Season
by Ashlee Latimer - August 28, 2016

The reputable Duncan Theatre has announced their 2016/17season with prominent artists MOMIX, tribute artists such as Stayin' Alive to the extraordinary Drumline LIVE, the mesmerizing Pants Down Circus: Rock and the underwear performing Skivvies and many more! The intimate Duncan Theatre with the 700...


TLC Presents Second Annual GIVE A LITTLE Awards, Honorees Include Jazz Jennings, Kell Photo TLC Presents Second Annual GIVE A LITTLE Awards, Honorees Include Jazz Jennings, Kelly Osbourne
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 29, 2018

TLC announced today that its second annual GIVE A LITTLE Awards, an extension of the network's national multiplatform campaign dedicated to empowering individuals to make a difference in the lives of those in need by giving a little time, support and compassion, will be held on September 20 in New Y...


VIDEO: Alex Newell Performs 'Aquarius' at Wigstock Photo VIDEO: Alex Newell Performs 'Aquarius' at Wigstock
by Stephi Wild - September 02, 2018

Wigstock Drag Festival returned yesterday to NYC! Watch Alex Newell's performance of Aquarius from Hair!...


Aaron Lewis Joins Brantley Gilbert's 'The Ones That Like Me 2018' Tour Photo Aaron Lewis Joins Brantley Gilbert's 'The Ones That Like Me 2018' Tour
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2017

Fans of Aaron Lewis won't be disappointed with the latest addition to his nonstop tour schedule. Lewis joins country-rocker Brantley Gilbert for his The Ones That Like Me 2018 Tour....


Princess Grace Foundation-USA to Present Queen Latifah with Prince Rainier III Award
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2016

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA(PGF-USA) is proud to announce that award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer Queen Latifah will accept the prestigious Prince Rainier III Award for her outstanding contribution to the Arts and her exemplary give-back...


Migguel Anggelo's Solo Show Responding to the Pulse Tragedy Debuts this Month Photo Migguel Anggelo's Solo Show Responding to the Pulse Tragedy Debuts this Month
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2017

Migguel Anggelo, a regular of Joe's Pub has written a new piece in response to last year's shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The piece, titled Welcome to La Misa, Baby, will debut at the Clemente Theater in New York City as part of the theater's Fearless series. The series will featur...


espnW Returns to Chicago for espnW: Women + Sports, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017

espnW will once again bring its signature Women + Sports conference to the Midwest with the second annual espnW: Women + Sports, Chicago event....


Cesar L. Baquerizo's A SAFE PLACE WITH YOU Chronicles Dangers of Conversion Therapy
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016

'A Safe Place with You' is a LGBTQ fiction coming out story inspired by the horror true events of Conversion Therapy, an evil 'medical' experiment to 'cure' homosexuality. The pages follows a young man named Tomás Díaz and his group of new found friends forced to be in a clinic to 'cure' their homos...


12-Year-Old Fashion Designer Egypt (Ify) Ufele to Headline Holiday Masquerade Ball at Photo 12-Year-Old Fashion Designer Egypt (Ify) Ufele to Headline Holiday Masquerade Ball at Hamilton Stage
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017

The holidays are starting off a bit early at Hamilton Stage of the Performing Arts Fazioli Ball room; that will be decorated with festive flare on Sunday, November 12, 2017 during Just Be You Performing Arts Holiday Masquerade Ball....


VeganSmart Goes For The Gold with USA Women's Surf Superstar Tia Blanco
by Marina Kennedy - August 19, 2016

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ VeganSmart, a leading plant-based protein brand, is expanding their cache of influencers and wellness partners to help build new relationships with communities interested in learning more about a plant-based lifestyle. VeganSmart is thrilled to announce their ...






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