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Recent findings in the Middle East have radically changed our understanding of the birth of mankind and the spread of civilization across the globe. Join us on a 12,000-year journey uncovering how this region became a vital link between continents and lead the world's religious, scientific, and cultural enlightenment. On-location excavations and expert testimonies bring to life this epic journey of discovery from the East to the West.

Photo Flash: BUTOH MEDEA Appears at United Solo
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2014

East meets west in BUTOH MEDEA, the Japanese dance of Butoh and an adapted text, bring new dimension and breathe to the story classic of Medea, as part of the 2014 United Solo Theatre Festival at Theatre Row -- The Studio Theatre, tonight, November 21st at 6pm (original show slot, October 30th at 7:...


COC to Bring SEMELE to Brooklyn Academy of Music
by Tyler Peterson - October 29, 2014

The Canadian Opera Company has been invited to present the U.S. premiere of Zhang Huan's theatrically transcendent production of Handel's Semele at the world-renowned Brooklyn Academy of Music in March 2015. The COC's presentation of Semele at BAM is directed by Zhang with distinguished British cond...


The Canadian Opera Company Returns to the Brooklyn Academy of Music to Present SEMELE, 3/4-10
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2014

The Canadian Opera Company is proud to be invited to present the U.S. premiere of Zhang Huan's theatrically transcendent production of Handel's Semele at the world-renowned Brooklyn Academy of Music in March 2015. The COC's presentation of Semele at BAM is directed by Zhang with distinguished Britis...


Christmas In Little Italy to Begin 12/7 with Tree Lighting
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2013

The Little Italy Merchants Association (LIMA) will begin its 13th Annual Christmas in Little Italy celebration on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM with a gala Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Patio of Most Precious Blood Church, 109 Mulberry Street, between Canal and Hester Streets....


Joseph Tawadros to Perform with Australian Chamber Orchestra, 9-23 Feb
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2015

East meets West in Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, 9 - 23 February, with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, featuring Joseph Tawadros....


Artist Zhang Huan's SEMELE Brings 450-Year-Old Ming Dynasty Temple to BAM's Stage, Now thru 3/10
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2015

Semele by George Frideric Handel will be presented by the Canadian Opera Company at BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House (30 Lafayette Ave), conducted by Christopher Moulds and directed by Zhang Huan on March 4, 6 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 3 p.m....


THE NIGHT MARKET: EAST MEETS WEST Set for Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appetit, 5/8-11
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2014

In a unique cross-cultural culinary exchange, a team of acclaimed chefs from Japan, China, Singapore and Australia are teaming up with American culinary luminaries Mario Batali, Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, and Buddy Valastro to create THE NIGHT MARKET: EAST MEETS WEST, an authentic Asian-inspired ...


Author JF Garrard Launches Kickstarter Campaign for New Book
by Christina Mancuso - October 29, 2013

Author JF Garrard's International House of Vampires: Book 1 - The Undead Sorceress, has been rejected by friends and publishers over the last two years, so she created a Kickstarter campaign (October 26-November 26, 2013) to prove that the market is ready for multicultural fantasy books. Characte...


Joseph Tawadros to Perform with Australian Chamber Orchestra, 9-23 Feb
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2015

East meets West in Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, 9 - 23 February, with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, featuring Joseph Tawadros....


Dr. Andre Berger Releases eBook, 'The Beverly Hills Anti-Aging Prescription'
by Christina Mancuso - October 03, 2013

Dr. Andre Berger, a world-renowned anti-aging specialist, announces the launch of his new enhanced eBook, The Beverly Hills Anti-Aging Prescription, this month. Using unique, interactive features including video, Dr. Berger takes a different approach to anti-aging than lotions and serums, focusing o...


Reading of JOKER'S GAME Musical Set for 2/25 at Ripley Grier Studios
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015

From the East meets West, Communist vs. Capitalist, Olympics-crazy world of 2008 Beijing, nothing is as it seems... A magician's tricks might end up being the only thing that's real!...


Joseph Tawadros to Perform with Australian Chamber Orchestra, 9-23 Feb
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2015

East meets West in Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, 9 - 23 February, with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, featuring Joseph Tawadros....


Photo Flash: Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park Offers Red Carpet Package for 2015 OSCARS
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2015

'Drink in the View' on Hollywood's most glamorous evening, when Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, offers a Red Carpet Package on its exclusive 37th floor. Scroll down for a look at the Grand Suite!...


Multicultural Fantasy Book Hits Number 1 on Amazon Kindle
by Christina Mancuso - May 28, 2014

A successful Kickstarter project, 'The Undead Sorceress' is a multicultural fantasy novel which reached 135% of its campaign goal back in November 2013. During a promotional campaign via the Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing program, The Undead Sorceress hit number one on May 24, 2014 in the categorie...


The Canadian Opera Company Makes Headlines in New York for Its Production of SEMELE
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2015

The Canadian Opera Company is making headlines in New York on the occasion of its recent tour to the world-renowned Brooklyn Academy of Music. The COC's theatrically transcendent production of Handel'sSemele, created by famed Chinese visual and performance artist Zhang Huan, was previewed in the ear...


Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park Donates Over $45,000 to Colleagues Affected by Acapulco Flooding
by Tyler Peterson - October 29, 2013

In response to the recent devastating floods and mudslides in Acapulco, Mexico that killed at least 55 people and caused thousands to be stranded and homeless, including 210 colleagues from Fairmont properties, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park initiated a major fundraising effort among colleagues a...


The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Presents EAST MEETS WEST with Wu Man, 3/29-30
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2014

Festive red Chinese lanterns and elaborate knots decorate Kleinhans Music Hall in honor of pipa virtuoso Wu Man's debut with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, taking place at 8 p.m. today, March 29 and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo in an M&T Bank...


Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Lineup for 2015 Film Comment Selects
by Caryn Robbins - December 22, 2014

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the lineup for the 15th edition of Film Comment magazine's essential, eclectic festival, taking place February 20 - March 5, 2015....


Artist Zhang Huan's SEMELE to Bring 450-Year-Old Ming Dynasty Temple to BAM's Stage, 3/4-10
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2015

Semele by George Frideric Handel will be presented by the Canadian Opera Company at BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House (30 Lafayette Ave), conducted by Christopher Moulds and directed by Zhang Huan on March 4, 6 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 3 p.m....


Christmas In Little Italy Begins Tonight with Tree Lighting
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2013

The Little Italy Merchants Association (LIMA) will begin its 13th Annual Christmas in Little Italy celebration tonight, December 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM with a gala Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Patio of Most Precious Blood Church, 109 Mulberry Street, between Canal and Hester Streets....


Jazz Pianist, David Benoi & Classical Pianist, Rueibin Chen to Perform in Once-In-A-Lifetime Concert.
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2014

Jazz pianist and composer, David Benoit, and award winning, Chinese-Austrian born pianist, Rueibin Chen, will perform in a once-in-a-lifetime performance of Two Pianos as East Meets West....


Krishna Das' New Retrospective Collection 'Laughing At The Moon' Out 3/3
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2015

Layering traditional Hindu kirtan with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation, Grammy Nominee Krishna Das is widely regarded as yoga's “rock star.”...


Review Roundup: Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK Opens at Chicago's Goodman Theatre
by Review Roundups - July 02, 2013

Goodman Theatre's world premiere of Disney's The Jungle Book opened tonight, July 1, and runs through August 11, 2013. Let's see what the critics had to say......


First Friday at The Ware Center Set for Today
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2014

Books, art and music will warm up the Ware Center for Lancaster's First Friday today, Dec. 5, where folks are invited to drop in out of the cold, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., to browse the art exhibits, listen to the holiday brass sound of Quintessentially Brass, and take in the joys of children's books a...


Krishna Das' New Retrospective Collection 'Laughing At The Moon' Out Today
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015

Layering traditional Hindu kirtan with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation, Grammy Nominee Krishna Das is widely regarded as yoga's “rock star.”...






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