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Every year countless sightings and encounters with unexplained phenomena are reported from thousands of regions around the globe. Many of these are documented and investigated. Most of them can be accounted for by weather patterns, flight schedules or extraordinary imagination.

But a select few are considered unsolved



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Thomas Burman and Martin Samuel to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at 2020 MUAHS Photo Thomas Burman and Martin Samuel to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at 2020 MUAHS Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 17, 2019

Thomas Burman, Emmy®-winning make-up artist, and Martin Samuel, Oscar®-nominated film and celebrity hair stylist, will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards, (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) honoring outstanding achievements for make-up artists and ...


BWW Review: EMERGENCY Has Hearts Racing at Hudson Guild Theater Photo BWW Review: EMERGENCY Has Hearts Racing at Hudson Guild Theater
by Kristen Morale - August 29, 2019

Written by a father-son team (the perfect combination of doctor and composer), EMERGENCY features book, music and lyrics by Jeff Foy and Jacob Foy and is directed by Jeremy Quinn. In association with Visceral Entertainment, the production recently concluded a three-performance run at Hudson Guild a...


BWW Interview: Kim Reed Is Inspiration and Co-librettist of AS ONE at City Opera Photo BWW Interview: Kim Reed Is Inspiration and Co-librettist of AS ONE at City Opera
by Richard Sasanow - May 28, 2019

“It's been quite a ride,” says Kim Reed, co-librettist, filmmaker—and inspiration--for AS ONE, the chamber opera by Laura Kaminsky, with co-librettist Mark Campbell. The work's 27th production, in under five years, opened on May 30 under the auspices of New York City Opera, American Opera Projects (...


TCM Announces Big Screen Classics Series Featuring FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ANNIE & More! Photo TCM Announces Big Screen Classics Series Featuring FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ANNIE & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 04, 2019

 'Surely, you can't be serious!' In 2020, 14 of movie history's greatest romances, funniest comedies, scariest monsters, boldest visions, ultimate adventures, and most unforgettable dramas will be back in movie theaters across the country as Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies present the fourth...


Old Vic's CRACKED, Curated by Russell Brand, to Include Works by Matthew Perry, Lena Photo Old Vic's CRACKED, Curated by Russell Brand, to Include Works by Matthew Perry, Lena Dunham and More
by Julie Musbach - August 28, 2019

This September, the Old Vic presents One Voice: Cracked, a night of seven one-off solo performances written in response to the growing conversation and changing attitudes around mental health and addiction. Russell Brand curates....


Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer Photo Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2019

The Opera Company of Middlebury and Town Hall Theater proudly presents a very special concert featuring celebrated Cuban-American composer and Middlebury resident Jorge Martin. Mr. Martin will perform his works with tenor Brian Downen and mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke. ...


The Utah Symphony To Perform The Scores Of Iconic Composer John Williams Photo The Utah Symphony To Perform The Scores Of Iconic Composer John Williams
by Julie Musbach - August 29, 2019

The man, the myth, the legend. John Williams has become one of the most popular, respected American film composers of all time...


Christmas in Leicester Square Hosts BRIEFS, Frisky & Mannish, and More Photo Christmas in Leicester Square Hosts BRIEFS, Frisky & Mannish, and More
by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2018

The festive season is so close we can practically taste the advent calendar chocolate, smell the mulled wine, and hear the jingling of sleigh bells over the sound of Mariah blaring out the radio....


2019 Melbourne International Jazz Festival Announces Program Photo 2019 Melbourne International Jazz Festival Announces Program
by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2019

This winter, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival will take over the city with a jam-packed 10-day program filled with premieres, Australian exclusives and international collaborations from 31 May to 9 June 2019....


Centaur Theatre's WILDSIDE FESTIVAL Returns For Its 22nd Year Photo Centaur Theatre's WILDSIDE FESTIVAL Returns For Its 22nd Year
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2018

For her first turn at bat curating Montreal's "hottest 2 weeks of winter", Eda Holmes hits a home run with an A-list of trailblazing, quick-fix theatre, from zoological spoken word to Greek tragedy object puppetry and everything in between. See the full schedule below....


Five Free Concerts Announced For Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival Photo Five Free Concerts Announced For Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2019

Musicians from around the world join Tafelmusik for five FREE concerts in three different venues including the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music, Grace Church-on-the-Hill, and Jeanne Lamon Hall at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre - part of the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival, June 3 to 15, 2019....


The New York Pops to Perform Music By John Williams, March 27 Photo The New York Pops to Perform Music By John Williams, March 27
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2020

The New York Pops performs the iconic music of five-time Academy Award winner John Williams on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Movie Night: The Scores of John Williams will feature music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Lost ...


Kathy Lette GIRLS NIGHT OUT Comes To Just For Laughs Sydney Photo Kathy Lette GIRLS NIGHT OUT Comes To Just For Laughs Sydney
by A.A. Cristi - August 19, 2019

Australian/British author Kathy Lette returns to Australia for two stand up performances including an appearance at Just For Laughs Sydney....


Patchogue Theatre Presents Its CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES Photo Patchogue Theatre Presents Its CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES
by Rebecca Russo - March 30, 2019

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents it Classical Music Series, featuring the Island Symphony Orchestra, Atlantic Wind Symphony, and the Long Island Concert Orchestra. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online, by phone or at the box office. For more information, visit PatchogueTh...


Science Channel Announces New Series SHIPWRECK SECRETS Photo Science Channel Announces New Series SHIPWRECK SECRETS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2020

Since the SS Cotopaxi disappeared in 1925, it has become one of the most famous stories associated with the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. On November 29, 1925 the steam powered bulk carrier set off on a standard trip from Charleston, South Carolina to Havana, Cuba. No one knows where or how it va...


Shakespeare & Company Announces 2019 Season Gala Photo Shakespeare & Company Announces 2019 Season Gala
by A.A. Cristi - June 04, 2019

Shakespeare & Company celebrates its 42nd Season, Saturday, June 29th with its annual summer Gala. This year, Artistic Director Allyn Burrows has invited Academy Award-winning filmmaker and visual effects pioneer, Douglas Trumbull (2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, Star Trek: The Motion Picture),...


Lineup Announced For March and April 2020 At The Center For The Arts At George Mason Photo Lineup Announced For March and April 2020 At The Center For The Arts At George Mason University
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2020

The Center for the Arts at George Mason University continues the 2019/20 Great Performances at Mason season this March and April with returning classical music and ballet favorites, a tribute to Broadway showtunes, diverse global music experiences, in addition to signature events from Mason's Colleg...


BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Comes to Leicester Square Spiegeltent on New Years Eve Photo BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Comes to Leicester Square Spiegeltent on New Years Eve
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2018

Trash, glamour, disco, burlesque, circus and guaranteed hilarity from the Briefs boys and spectacular special guests....


Production Designer Joe Alve to Receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Art Photo Production Designer Joe Alve to Receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Art Directors Guild Awards
by Abigail Charpentier - September 26, 2019

Oscarâ-nominated Production Designer Joe Alves, best known for his work on Close Encounters of the Third Kind and the three Jaws films, will receive the Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Annual ADG 'Excellence in Production Design' Awards. A true veter...


Boston Landmarks Orchestra Announces Free Summer Concert Series Photo Boston Landmarks Orchestra Announces Free Summer Concert Series
by Julie Musbach - May 09, 2019

Boston Landmarks Orchestra (LO) under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, and Executive Director Jo Frances Meyer, announces its 2019 season of free concerts at the DCR's Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade. The free, public concerts will be held every Wednesday evening at 7pm fro...


Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer Photo Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2019

The Opera Company of Middlebury and Town Hall Theater proudly presents a very special concert featuring celebrated Cuban-American composer and Middlebury resident Jorge Martin. Mr. Martin will perform his works with tenor Brian Downen and mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke. ...


TCM Announces Big Screen Classics Series Featuring FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ANNIE & More! Photo TCM Announces Big Screen Classics Series Featuring FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ANNIE & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 04, 2019

 'Surely, you can't be serious!' In 2020, 14 of movie history's greatest romances, funniest comedies, scariest monsters, boldest visions, ultimate adventures, and most unforgettable dramas will be back in movie theaters across the country as Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies present the fourth...


The Utah Symphony To Perform The Scores Of Iconic Composer John Williams Photo The Utah Symphony To Perform The Scores Of Iconic Composer John Williams
by Julie Musbach - August 29, 2019

The man, the myth, the legend. John Williams has become one of the most popular, respected American film composers of all time...


AVENGERS: ENDGAME, PARASITE, ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD, and More Win ADG Awards Photo AVENGERS: ENDGAME, PARASITE, ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD, and More Win ADG Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2020

The Art Directors Guild announced winners of its 24th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in 11 categories of film, television, commercials, music videos and animation features, during a black-tie dinner gala at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on Saturday night, February 1, 2020...


THE ART OF THE SCORE Returns Next Month With “Close Encounters Of The Third Kind” And Photo THE ART OF THE SCORE Returns Next Month With “Close Encounters Of The Third Kind” And “Psycho”
by A.A. Cristi - August 01, 2019

The New York Philharmonic will present the seventh season of The Art of the Score, September 11a?"14, 2019, featuring two New York Premiere screenings, both conducted by Richard Kaufman: Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind in Concert, with John Williams's score performed live to th...






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