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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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by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2017

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


BWW Blog: Dayana Sanchez - Diversity Series: POC
by Guest Blogger: Dayana Sanchez - August 04, 2016

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by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2018

Most of us believe we are good people. But if we are all good people, who are the people responsible for supporting structural oppression like racism, sexism, and heterosexism? If we hope to be good, what are our moral responsibilities in a society of privilege, power, and oppression?...


Scott Paul and PNB ROCK To Share The Stage At the WellMont Theatre Photo Scott Paul and PNB ROCK To Share The Stage At the WellMont Theatre
by Macon Prickett - February 22, 2018

On March 15, 2018, Scott Paul will be performing alongside PNB Rock with music by DJ Drewski, DJ JayHood, DJ WildBoy and many more amazing artists! Performing his new hit single 'History' among other amazing songs, Scott is guaranteed to have the crowd screaming for more! You don't want to miss this...


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by Emily Bruno - December 07, 2017

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by Robert Diamond - August 17, 2017

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PlayMakers Repertory Company Announces Lineup for the 2016/2017 Season
by Marissa Sblendorio - February 17, 2016

PlayMakers Repertory Company proudly announces its 2016/17 Season.  Dynamic plays from three important women playwrights, plus a landmark drama by Arthur Miller, a romantic Shakespearean romp and a beloved musical masterpiece will highlight the new Mainstage Season from PlayMakers Repertory Company....


Migguel Anggelo Responds to Attacks Against LGBTQ Community with One-Man Show Photo Migguel Anggelo Responds to Attacks Against LGBTQ Community with One-Man Show
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017

In response to Trump's presidency, there has been a surge of art that serves to resist his agenda. On October 26th, 27th and 29th, singer, songwriter, performer and activist Migguel Anggelo is adding his voice to the resistance as part of The Fearless Series: presented by The Clemente Cultural Cente...


Watch Twinkle's 'Just Dance' Video - Superpop Kids' Answer to Lady Gaga Photo Watch Twinkle's 'Just Dance' Video - Superpop Kids' Answer to Lady Gaga
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 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, Los Angeles-based, Peruvian-American kindie music phenomenon know...


BREAKING BARRIERS Workshop with Soli Philander at the Masque Theatre
by David Fick - October 03, 2016

The Masque Theatre is thrilled to announce that Soli Philander will be hosting a holiday workshop entitled BREAKING BARRIERS on 5 October in our auditorium. This one-day-only workshop will take place at 12:00 and places are limited....


7th Annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit to Welcome Key Industry Influencers & Athletes
by Caryn Robbins - September 16, 2016

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Advertising Guru Valerie Graves Writes Powerful Memoir on Her Rise from Teen Mom to Advertising Legend
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017

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BWW Interview: Evan Greenberg and Cardozie Jones Building Community with AfterWork Theater in WEST SIDE STORY
by Courtney Savoia - November 14, 2016

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by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017

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THE WALKING DEAD En Espanol to Return to NBC Universo Today
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016

NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, announced today the network will premiere Season three of the worldwide hit drama, THE WALKING DEAD en Español Today, August 31 at 10pmET/9C....


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by Robert Diamond - March 06, 2018

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Amazon to Honor MLK Day with Free Streaming of AN AMERICAN GIRL STORY: MELODY 1963
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Amazon Original Special AN AMERICAN GIRL STORY: MELODY 1963: Love Has to Win will be free to stream on Prime Video in the US beginning today...


Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill to Play Irish Arts Center This October
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 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....


CMA Presents Industry Honors During Board Reception in Nashville
by Tori Hartshorn - November 30, 2017

The Country Music Association presented industry honors to four highly-deserving individuals Wednesday evening, Nov. 29 during an intimate CMA Board reception at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum....


Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill to Play Irish Arts Center This October
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 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....


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by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2018

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Twinkle Hosts Kids Club Concert Series w/special guests Andrew & Polly at Santa Monic Photo Twinkle Hosts Kids Club Concert Series w/special guests Andrew & Polly at Santa Monica Place
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2018

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Amazon to Honor MLK Day with Free Streaming of AN AMERICAN GIRL STORY: MELODY 1963
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2017

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