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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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Mayor Hancock And Denver Arts & Venues Announce Awards For Excellence In Arts & Cultu Photo Mayor Hancock And Denver Arts & Venues Announce Awards For Excellence In Arts & Culture
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2019

In the spirit of IMAGINE 2020 -- Denver's cultural plan -- Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Denver Arts & Venues and the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs are pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture....


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....


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...


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...


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 ...


Carol Burnett to Receive First-Ever Golden Globe Television Special Achievement Award Photo Carol Burnett to Receive First-Ever Golden Globe Television Special Achievement Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 11, 2018

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced today that legendary TV icon Carol Burnett will receive the first-ever Golden Globe television special achievement award, aptly named the Carol Burnett Award, honoring the highest level of achievement in the medium. A five-time Golden Globe wi...


Julie Kramer's THE BASEMENT ARCHIVES: THE GHOSTS OF WFNX: VOLUME II Opens July 20 Photo Julie Kramer's THE BASEMENT ARCHIVES: THE GHOSTS OF WFNX: VOLUME II Opens July 20
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2019

Photographer and revered long-time on-air radio personality Julie Kramer will uncover her new rock & roll photography exhibition The Basement Archives: The Ghosts of WFNX: Volume II, taking over Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) with over 100 portraits and live-concert images of celebrity mus...


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...


Acting Natural Comes To Rockwood Music Hall Photo Acting Natural Comes To Rockwood Music Hall
by A.A. Cristi - January 04, 2019

Tomorrow night at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1, rising indie superstars Acting Natural take the stage for one very special night....


Katie Couric, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton And Muriel Fox To Be Honored At The Photo Katie Couric, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton And Muriel Fox To Be Honored At The 9th Annual Elly Awards
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2019

The Women's Forum of New York will present the 9th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women's Forum on Monday, June 17th, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for the Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders. This...


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!...


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...


Joe's Pub At The Public Theater Announces 2019 Class Of JOE'S PUB WORKING GROUP Photo Joe's Pub At The Public Theater Announces 2019 Class Of JOE'S PUB WORKING GROUP
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2019

Joe's Pub, a program and venue of The Public Theater, announces the new class of Joe's Pub Working Group (JPWG), the venue's artist development program dedicated to enhancing the career sustainability and growth of performing artists. Entering its fifth year, JPWG welcomes five artists performer and...


Taylor Swift Breaks AMAs Record - See the Full List of Winners Here Photo Taylor Swift Breaks AMAs Record - See the Full List of Winners Here
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2018

The "2018 American Music Awards," the world's largest fan-voted awards show, was hosted by ABC's "black-ish" star, Tracee Ellis Ross, for the second year in a row! Ross wowed fans with her comedic timing, wit and numerous costume changes throughout the night, where music fans watched their favorite ...


South Coast Repertory Announces Expanded Talkback Schedule For 2019-20 Season Photo South Coast Repertory Announces Expanded Talkback Schedule For 2019-20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - August 27, 2019

Today, South Coast Repertory Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Paula Tomei announced an expanded schedule of thoughtful, lively conversations and talkbacks for the 2019-20 season, the first programmed by Ivers. The main productions on the Segerstrom and Julianne Argyros stages will...


Highlander Theatre Company At Somerville High School Announces 2018/19 Season Photo Highlander Theatre Company At Somerville High School Announces 2018/19 Season
by Julie Musbach - October 26, 2018

The Highlander Theatre Company, the resident theatre company of Somerville High School, is thrilled to announce its 2018-2019 theatre season. This year's productions comprise the inaugural season of the new organization, established last year to expand theatre opportunities for students at Somervill...


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....


Carol Burnett to Receive First-Ever Golden Globe Television Special Achievement Award Photo Carol Burnett to Receive First-Ever Golden Globe Television Special Achievement Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 11, 2018

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced today that legendary TV icon Carol Burnett will receive the first-ever Golden Globe television special achievement award, aptly named the Carol Burnett Award, honoring the highest level of achievement in the medium. A five-time Golden Globe wi...


Tribeca and Chanel Support Women Filmmakers Through 4th Annual THROUGH HER LENS: THE Photo Tribeca and Chanel Support Women Filmmakers Through 4th Annual THROUGH HER LENS: THE TRIBECA CHANEL WOMEN'S FILMMAKER PROGRAM
by Tori Hartshorn - October 11, 2018

Tribeca and CHANEL continue to provide extraordinary opportunities to propel women filmmakers forward with the fourth annual THROUGH HER LENS: The Tribeca Chanel Women's Filmmaker Program. The mentorship program was created to provide a balance of industry support, artistic development, and funding ...


2019 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival Announces Gala Screenings Photo 2019 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival Announces Gala Screenings
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 20, 2019

Outfest – the Los Angeles based non-profit organization promoting equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen – today announced its 2019 Achievement Award recipient, Nisha Ganatra, and its galas, including Opening and Closing Night, for the 2019 Outfest Los Angeles LGBT...


Tony Award Winning Producer Irene Gandy Honored With The 1st Annual 'Shattered Glass Photo Tony Award Winning Producer Irene Gandy Honored With The 1st Annual 'Shattered Glass Ceiling Award'
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2019

Tony-Award Producer/Press Agent  Irene Gandy  received the M.Power Arts 1st annual 'Shattered Glass Ceiling Award' for (Breaking barriers in your Professional Life)  at the Synchroncity Theatre in Atlanta, Ga....


RED VELVET Begins Rehearsals At Chicago Shakespeare Next Week Photo RED VELVET Begins Rehearsals At Chicago Shakespeare Next Week
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) begins rehearsals next week for the stirring drama Red Velvet, staged by Broadway and Chicago director Gary Griffin and starring celebrated Shakespearean actor Dion Johnstone....






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