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League of Chicago Theatres' STOREFRONT PLAYWRIGHT PROJECT Set for Now thru 7/27
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2013 Following the success of last year's inaugural Storefront Playwright Project, the League of Chicago Theatres will again provide support and windowspace at Expo 72 for nearly 40 emerging and established playwrights to work on a current writing project in view of the public in collaboration with the D...
'Race and Representation in Chicago Theater' Conversations Begin at Victory Gardens Theater
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2013 Victory Gardens Theater, The League of Chicago Theatres, Silk Road Rising and Lifeline Theatre are collaborating on a new conversation series, Race and Representation in Chicago Theater, that will discuss the issues of race and representation in Chicago's theater community. The series, featuring pan...
Eduardo Perez Returns to ESPN as BASEBALL TONIGHT Analyst
by Caryn Robbins - February 11, 2014 ESPN announced today that Eduardo Pérez, former Major League Baseball player and coach, has returned to the network to primarily serve as a Baseball Tonight studio analyst....
League of Chicago Theatres and Choose Chicago Kick Off Chicago Theatre Week Today
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2014 The League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, announces the second annual Chicago Theatre Week, to take place today, February 11-16, 2014....
League of Chicago Theatres and Choose Chicago to Kick Off Chicago Theatre Week, Feb 2014
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2013 The League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, announces the second annual Chicago Theatre Week, to take place February 11-16, 2014. First launched in 2013, Chicago Theatre Week is a celebration of Chicago's world-class theatre scene. This coming February, visitors and residents...
Andrea Chapin to Interview Mercedes Ruehl for Next 'Oral History' at NYPL, 1/13
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013 The League of Professional Theatre Women with the generous support of the Betty R. and Ralph Sheffer Foundation is pleased to present Award-Winning actress MERCEDES RUEHL interviewed by Andrea Chapin for the next Oral History, on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 6:00 pm at the Bruno Walter Auditorium of ...
NFL Network Announces 2012 Fall Programming Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - September 05, 2012 The 2012 NFL preseason is officially in the books and it's time to kick off the regular season. With comprehensive news shows such as NFL Total Access, NFL AM and Around the League Live, extensive 'GameDay' coverage starting at 7:00 AM ET every Sunday, and the expanded 13-game Thursday Night Footbal...
League of Chicago Theatres Launches Storefront Playwright Project
by Kelsey Denette - November 19, 2012 In the inaugural Storefront Playwright Project, the League of Chicago Theatres will provide window space at Expo 72 for emerging and established playwrights to work on a current writing project in view of the public in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. From a ...
DEPORTES TELEMUNDO on mun2 to Feature Two Barclays Premier League Matches
by Tyler Peterson - January 31, 2014 The Barclays Premier League on mun2 presented by Deportes Telemundo continues with two key matches on Saturday, February 1 at 9:55 a.m. EST/8:55 a.m. CST with Stoke City vs. Manchester United followed on Monday February 3by Manchester City vs Chelsea at 2:55 p.m. EST/1:55 p.m. CST....
NBC Sports to Air Three PRO FOOTBALL TALK Special Editions this Week
by Tyler Peterson - July 01, 2013 Tonight and tomorrow night, NBC Sports Network will present three special editions of Pro Football Talk, including Pro Football Talk Extra and two episodes exclusively dedicated to Pro Football Talk's NFC and AFC Mount Rushmore selections....
Chicago Theatre Week 2014 Kicks Off Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2014 Chicago Theatre Week 2014, which celebrates the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, is returning for its second year after beating expectations in its inaugural season. Over 100 productions are expected to participate. New to this year's Theatre Week is a partnership with area hotels, which ...
First-Ever Chicago Theatre Week Set for 2/12-17; Tickets on Sale 1/9
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2013 The League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, announces the first annual Chicago Theatre Week, celebrating the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago and encouraging residents and visitors alike to attend a live show. Chicago Theatre Week will be held February 12-17, 2013 a...
League of American Orchestras Board of Directors Elects Angelo M. Fatta as Chair Elect
by Kelsey Denette - May 16, 2013 The League of American Orchestras Board of Directors has elected Angelo M. Fatta as Chair Elect. Dr. Fatta will assume this position in June 2013 and will hold it until June 2014, when his election to succeed Lowell J. Noteboom as Chair will take place....
SANDPITS AVENUE and LEAGUE OF ST GEORGE Are First Shows at Hope Theatre, Nov 5-30
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013 Boneyard Theatre & Bricks and Mortar Theatre in association with The Hope Theatre present a double bill of Sandpits Avenue & The League of St George by Nathalie Wain & Georgia Bliss. The first production at London's newest new writing fringe venue: The Hope Theatre on Upper Street, Islington! Press ...
Arby's Unveils New Smokehouse Brisket Sandwich
by Robert Diamond - September 30, 2013 Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. knows that brisket is one serious meat, which is why the restaurant is proud to announce its new Smokehouse Brisket sandwich - hickory smoked for at least 13 hours. To celebrate the launch of the new sandwich and the restaurant's passion for great tasting, fresh...
FXX Launches in 72 Million Homes Today
by TV News Desk - September 02, 2013 FXX launches in 72 million homes today, Monday, September 2 and will be carried across all major distributors....
Palace Theatre Nominated for 2012 Outstanding Historic Theatre Award
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2012 The Palace Theatre has been nominated as a finalist for a prestigious national award, the 2012 Outstanding Historic Theatre Award, selected annually by the League of Historic American Theatres....
100 Productions Set for Chicago Theatre Week, 2/11-16
by Tyler Peterson - December 16, 2013 Chicago Theatre Week 2014, which celebrates the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, is returning for its second year after beating expectations in its inaugural season. Over 100 productions are expected to participate. New to this year's Theatre Week is a partnership with area hotels, which ...
FOX to Split FX Channel Into Two Networks This Fall
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2013 According to Broadcastingcable.com, the Fox network plans to split its successful cable channel FX into two networks in order to spread it's cable network presense. According to media executives, a new network, tentatively called FXX, would focus on younger viewing audiences with a slant towards com...
League of American Orchestras Announces 2012-13 ASCAP Awards For Adventurous Programming
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2013 19 American orchestras will be recognized with 2012-13 ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming today at the League of American Orchestras' 68th National Conference in St. Louis. ASCAP and the League present the awards each year to orchestras of all sizes for programs that challenge the audience, bu...
Court Theatre Presents JITNEY, 9/6-10/14
by Kelsey Denette - July 13, 2012 Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present Jitney, written by August Wilson and directed by Ron OJ Parson. Jitney will run September 6 - October 14, 2012 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press Opening is Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 8:00...
VIDEO: NFL's DeMaurice Smith Visits CBS THIS MORNING
by Claire Hannum - December 12, 2012 NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith discussed the ruling to overturn the New Orleans Saints Bountygate player suspensions and urged the NFL to apologize in an interview with co-hosts Charlie Rose and Norah O'Donnell that was broadcast live today Dec. 12, 2012, on CBS THIS MORN...
VIDEO: Watch BET's 'No Guns Allowed' Anti-Violence Roundtable LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2013 In an effort to extend the 'No Guns Allowed' roundtable discussion hosted by BET x Snoop x The League, a Google+ Hangout is being held today to continue to raise awareness about issues of gun violence in youth culture. Watch it live below!...
TELEMUNDO Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month w/ NFL Special, 9/28
by Christina Raquel - September 25, 2013 Telemundo celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a glimpse at the life and times of some of the most prominent Hispanic players in the NFL, a look inside the NFL's command center and “La Voz Kids” winner Paola Guanche joining the celebration. Leti Coo and Karim Mendiburu will be hosting the one-ho...
Snoop Lion & BET to Host Panel on Gun Violence
by Conor Sheeran - June 26, 2013 According to the Children's Defense Fund, homicide is the leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-old African Americans. As we face these staggering realities, today, the League of Young Voters Education Fund (LYVEF), Snoop Lion (aka Snoop Dogg) and BET Networks announce a partnership to further ... |