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From the writer of Doctor Who and Queer as Folk, Russell T. Davies, comes Logo TV's two newest series: Cucumber and Banana.

The two interwoven drama series will explore 21st century gay life in all its powerful, witty, dark and uplifting guises through the lens of two disparate generations. The hour-long Cucumber will explore the lives and misadventures of Henry Best and his long-suffering boyfriend of nine years, Lance Sullivan. The half-hour Banana will follow the individual lives of younger characters orbiting around Henry's world, telling stories of modern love - the romantic, the obsessed, the hopeful, the lonely, the lost, and the lucky.

Au Bon Pain Debuts Wholesome, Hearty Items with New Winter Menu
by Marina Kennedy - January 17, 2017

To provide comfort and fuel during the cold winter season, Au Bon Pain, an internationally recognized leader in the fast-casual category, announces a hearty and wholesome Winter Menu. Starting today, guests can enjoy fulfilling new items such as the Good Egg Breakfast Sandwich, Turkey Mash-Up Sandwi...


Everything Is Copy Nora Ephron: Scripted & Unscripted debuts March 21
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2016

“When you slip on the banana peel, people laugh at you. But when you tell people you slipped on the banana peel, it's your laugh. So you become the hero, rather than the victim of the joke.” This was Nora Ephron's philosophy, inherited from her own mother. She believed that being a writer meant tur...


The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Presents 2017 SPRING PUPPET PERFORMANCE SERIES
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2017

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host its Spring Puppet Performance Series on four Todays from February to May 2017, featuring outstanding works for puppet theater by professional puppeteers from across the Northeast and beyond. Each show will be per...


Factory to Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Extended Run of BANANA BOYS
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017

Factory is delighted to celebrate Asian Heritage Month with the extended run of BANANA BOYS, onstage now until May 14....


Get Ready To Shine On In The New Year With Tropical Smoothie Caf'
by Marina Kennedy - December 22, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Caf is helping guests eat better and feel better in the New Year with six menu items packed with both flavor and nutrition. Starting Monday, December 26, 2016, cafes will launch the NEW Supergreen Caesar - available as a salad or wrap - and a lineup of four powerpacked smoothies - ...


Get to know THE FRUITGUYS and CEO/Founder Chris Mittelstaedt Photo Get to know THE FRUITGUYS and CEO/Founder Chris Mittelstaedt
by Marina Kennedy - September 13, 2017

Some business ideas are just plain genius. That's what we think about The FruitGuys. Many offices and places of business strive to have healthy employees and this is a company that helps make it happen by directly delivering fruit and smart snacking options.We had the opportunity to chat with The Fr...


NYC to Commemorate 40th Anniversary of Elvis' Death with Free Concert and Favorite Sa Photo NYC to Commemorate 40th Anniversary of Elvis' Death with Free Concert and Favorite Sandwich
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2017

New York City will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, 'The King of Rock and Roll' with a free concert and a New York City restaurant chef will be giving out Elvis' favorite free fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches and look a likes singing on Wednesday, August 16, 2...


VIDEOS: Celebrate The Birthday of Beloved Broadway Star and Pioneering Gay Actor Charles Nelson Reilly
by Michael Dale - January 13, 2016

After winning a Tony for HOW TO SUCCEED, Reilly fought homophobia to become one of television's most popular stars....


FYI Teams with Sur La Table for New Series SCRAPS, Premiering 5/21
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2017

FYI is partnering with Sur La Table to produce the new culinary series SCRAPS, where national Sur La Table Chef Joel Gamoran travels across the U.S. creating incredible feasts in unexpected places, using the most out-of-the-box ingredients - food waste and scraps....


VIDEO: DNCE Announces Upcoming Performance on 2016 KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2016

Nickelodeon announced its first 2016 Kids' Choice Awards performance from pop rock band DNCE, with lead singer Joe Jonas singing their hit single "Cake by the Ocean."...


Nickelodeon Kicks Off 2016 with New Live-Action & Animation Episodes
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2016

Nickelodeon celebrates the new year with the return of its live-action and animation hit series. Beginning Saturday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), viewers can catch up with all their favorite live-action shows...


Cooking Channel to Premiere New Season of REV RUN'S SUNDAY SUPPERS, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2016

Rev Run, the iconic musician and seminal hip-hop front man of Run-D.M.C, and Justine Simmons continue their tradition of weekly Sunday dinners with the family, in season three of Rev Run's Sunday Suppers, premiering Today, January 27th at 10pm ET/7pm PT on Cooking Channel....


Unilever Ice Cream Sweetens 2017 with New Frozen Treats
by Marina Kennedy - May 24, 2017

Unilever, the world's largest ice cream company, is introducing 16 new frozen treats in 2017 across five of its brands: Breyers ; Good Humor ; Klondike ; MAGNUM Ice Cream; and Popsicle . New offerings include Breyers first-ever, non-dairy line made with almond milk; a new Simply Popsicle line ma...


After Much Anticipation, Wacky Wafers' are Back!
by Marina Kennedy - May 23, 2017

After six long years of waiting, Wacky Wafers are back in their original packaging, flavors and size! Consumers' years of begging, pleading and offering bribes have finally paid off. As with all LEAF's products, the company wanted to make sure Wacky Wafers were just like consumers remembered...


THE BOWERY BEER GARDEN Drink and Recipe for National Pina Colada Day on 7/10
by Marina Kennedy - July 08, 2017

The Bowery Beer Garden is celebrating 'National Pina Colada Day' on Monday, July 10th with the debut of 'The Bowery Colada' for $10. And we have the recipe for our readers....


THE MONKEY AND THE PIRATE at Great AZ Puppet Theater
by Rebecca Russo - July 21, 2016

August 10-28 'THE MONKEY AND THE PIRATE': A monkey, a pirate and a valuable banana treasure all add up to plenty of hilarious fun in this rollicking and rambunctious original show....


Val Kilmer to Star in Comedy Feature 1ST BORN as Former VP Joe Biden Photo Val Kilmer to Star in Comedy Feature 1ST BORN as Former VP Joe Biden
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2017

Val Kilmer, who is recognized as one of America's premiere actors, has just signed on to play the pivotal role of Biden in the comedy feature 1ST BORN ....


ARCTIC ZERO' Debuts Seven New 'Fit Frozen' Flavors
by Marina Kennedy - April 13, 2016

ARCTIC ZERO, the pioneer of Fit Frozen Desserts, has announced seven new flavor additions to its line of creamy, tantalizing treats, including: Brownie Blast, Snickerdoodle Dandy and Banana Pudding Chunky Pints; Cake Batter and Poppin' Pomegranate Creamy Pints; and Mint and Salted Caramel Chocol...


Celebrate the Season, Pledge Three Daily Servings of Dairy
by Marina Kennedy - May 11, 2016

More than 75 years since the annual celebration began, June Dairy Month continues to recognize dairy foods and the farmers who produce them. Beginning in 1937, the observance was created as a way to help distribute extra milk when cows started on pasture in the summer months. June Dairy Month's ...


Get to know THE FRUITGUYS and CEO/Founder Chris Mittelstaedt Photo Get to know THE FRUITGUYS and CEO/Founder Chris Mittelstaedt
by Marina Kennedy - September 13, 2017

Some business ideas are just plain genius. That's what we think about The FruitGuys. Many offices and places of business strive to have healthy employees and this is a company that helps make it happen by directly delivering fruit and smart snacking options.We had the opportunity to chat with The Fr...


Iconic Jell-O Brand Breaks The Mold With Launch Of New Jell-O Simply Good Product Line
by Marina Kennedy - October 05, 2016

Inspired by kids and their unfiltered honesty, the iconic Jell-O brand is introducing a new product line to the family: Jell-O Simply Good. Jell-O Simply Good pudding mixes are made with real ingredients like banana, cocoa and vanilla bean and the gelatin mixes are flavored with real fruit juices. J...


Popular Banana Fudge Bomb Pop Now Available In Retail Stores Nationwide
by Marina Kennedy - April 13, 2016

A long-standing fan-favorite on neighborhood ice cream trucks, the Banana Fudge Bomb Pop is now available in convenience stores and retail freezer aisles nationwide. The banana and fudge flavored frozen ice cream treat will celebrate its increased availability with a consumer sweepstakes contest thr...


Plum Organics Introduces a New Way to Spoon Feed Baby Photo Plum Organics Introduces a New Way to Spoon Feed Baby
by Marina Kennedy - October 17, 2017

Plum Organics, the nation's leading organic baby food brand credited with revolutionizing the baby food category with the introduction of the spouted pouch, announces the launch of Baby Bowls: culinary-inspired baby food blends in a spoon-friendly dish....


MANGIA NYC introducing new juices and smoothies product line
by Marina Kennedy - May 12, 2017

MANGIA's new fresh juices and yummy smoothies have just arrived and they taste as good as they sound! MANGIA's team of nutritionists have created a new line of fresh juices and refreshing smoothies which will make you feel good and provide you with the daily suggested consumption of nutrient...


The Phoenix Suns Gorilla Takes Over ESPN's Mexico City Offices in New 'This is SportsCenter' Spots
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2016

In anticipation of the start of the NBA season, ESPN Mexico and ESPN Deportes debut two new “This is SportsCenter” commercials in Spanish, featuring SportsCenter anchors Jorge Eduardo Sánchez, Ricardo Puig and Jorge Mercader, alongside “Go,” the Phoenix Suns Gorilla....






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