Josh Andrés Rivera to Play Aaron Hernandez In AMERICAN SPORTS STORY
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2023
West Side Story alum Josh Andrés Rivera will play Aaron Hernandez in Ryan Murphy's new installation of American Sports Story. Josh Andrés Rivera was seen as Chino in Steven Spielberg's recent film adaption of West Side Story. He was previously seen in the ensemble in the national tour of Hamilton.
Laguna Playhouse Raises More Than $25,000 For Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2022
Playhouse has raised over $25,000 to donate to Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen. The Playhouse started collecting the donations following the performances of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, “What A Fool Believes - Tribute to The Doobie Brothers” and its most recent production of A Chorus Line.
ABC News Announces LEAVE NO TRACE Documentary
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2022
Peabody and Emmy®-winning and Oscar®-nominated director Irene Taylor (“Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements,” “Beware the Slenderman”) of Vermilion Films, Imagine Documentaries and ABC News Studios investigate the downfall of an American institution in the powerful and timely documentary, “Leave No Trace.”
The LA Art Box Presents BELONGING: A FILIPINO AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURE EXPERIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2022
Cultural art gallery, The LA Art Box (The LAAB), in partnership with Parangal Dance Company, is pleased to announce Belonging, a collaborative showcase of Filipino American creatives through their own visual narratives. The exhibition explores cultural identities both past and present from contemporary Filipino American artists working to belong and enrich the current AAPI creative landscape, to the traditional rituals and ceremonies of the six Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines. Belonging opens May 20, 2022 and will remain on view through June 26, 2022.
Late Night Dining at ICHIBANTEI and MARACUJA in NYC
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 15, 2021
Late night dining is back in NYC! New Yorkers can once again eat out late and here are two great options – classic Japanese izakaya cooking in the East Village and modern Spanish in Williamsburg – where diners can enjoy proper meals way past most restaurants’ hours.
EPIX Lands MURPH THE SURF Documentary Series
by TV News Desk - Jun 9, 2021
“Murf the Surf is a great addition to the quality docuseries lineup that EPIX viewers have come to expect,” said Michael Wright, President, EPIX. “R.J. Cutler and the talented team at Imagine are crafting an unexpected, exciting, entertaining series, bringing Murf’s truly unique story to life.”
Rockefeller Center Launches LOVE AT THE CENTER Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2021
Rockefeller Center is launching a month-long schedule of events in the theme of love, including an Art Sundae art workshop & collaborative installation, virtual baking class for kids with the executive chef of The Rainbow Room, twice-weekly giveaways and edible treats from Rockefeller Center retailers, and a blood drive with New York Blood Center.
HEART TO HARVEST Launches Restaurant Rescue Fund
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 29, 2020
The local non-profit Heart to Harvest is launching the Restaurant Rescue Fund, a new initiative designed to help restaurants reopen through a grant fund open to independent restaurant owners in the New York Metro area.
FRIENDS Cast Offers Tickets to Reunion on HBO Max for Charity
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 21, 2020
The cast of FRIENDS has just announced their participation in the ALL IN CHALLENGE – all six are inviting one lucky winner to be their personal guests in the audience for the taping where you'll get to see the cast all together again for the first time in ages.
Broward Center For The Performing Arts Announces Cancelled And Postponed Events
by Alan Henry - Apr 21, 2020
With the health and safety of our community our top priority, The Broward Center has postponed or cancelled all upcoming performances, activities and events at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Parker Playhouse for the coming weeks due to the impact of COVID-19. They continue to follow the guidance of local and state officials and remain prepared to respond to evolving circumstances. With the large number of cancelled performances at the height of our season, they are working actively with presenting partners and artist management to reschedule performances wherever possible.
PBS Explores America's History, Food and Culture January-March 2020
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 5, 2019
From new episodes of FINDING YOUR ROOTS with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Season 2 of NO PASSPORT REQUIRED with Marcus Samuelsson to SOMEWHERE SOUTH, a new series with Chef Vivian Howard, PBS will explore America's diversity through food, history and culture with a series of programs scheduled from January through March 2020. Additional programs include AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “The Poison Squad,” about the chemist who fought for food safety at the turn of the 20th century, and FOOD. ROOTS. PHILIPPINES, Billy Dec's search for the recipes of his ancestors. Chef Patrick O'Connell's magnificent obsession is revealed in THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON: A DELICIOUS DOCUMENTARY and new digital series GOOD GUMBO (w.t.) travels to Louisiana, the Mississippi Delta and the Gulf to delve into the region's rich food and cultural heritage. Full of surprising revelations and unforgettable characters, these programs celebrate our uniquely American culture and showcase the myriad contributions that diverse groups of Americans have made to our country, our cuisine, and our common history.
Margaret Hoover's FIRING LINE Returns Amid Rapid Audience Growth & Considerable Media Attention
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 10, 2019
FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER returns to PBS for a second season of spirited debate focusing on the most important issues facing our democracy today. Host Margaret Hoover will once again bring together the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum, along with thought leaders and cultural figures, to engage in a contest of ideas.
Smithsonian Networks to Premiere New Series BUG BITES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 13, 2018
America's culinary boundaries are about to be shattered as Smithsonian Networks introduces BUG BITES, a six-part, short-form series exploring the worldwide art of cooking and consuming insects. Nutritious, protein-packed and easy to sustainably farm, bugs are regularly eaten by 30 percent of the world's population, and while most of North America has yet to fully embrace this culinary delight, U.S. foodies are beginning to take note. BUG BITES takes viewers into four notable chefs' kitchens to explore traditional methods of preparing high-end insect delights, from grasshoppers to scorpions, as well as cutting-edge recipes curated for the modern palate. All six episodes of BUG BITES begin streaming exclusively in the U.S. on Monday, August 27 on Smithsonian Earth, available on Apple®, Roku®, Amazon, Android and at SmithsonianEarthTV.com. Viewers will also be able to stream all episodes at SmithsonianChannel.com/BugBites.
MAN WRITES LOVE SONG ABOUT SANDWICHES
by Robert Diamond - Feb 10, 2018
Erick Sanchez, under the stage name Caramel, wrote and recorded 'Lettuce, Tomatoes & Roses,' an R&B song about sandwiches, just in time for Valentine's Day. The song, produced by Arturo Pina, was released on Saturdayexclusively on Spotify. Sanchez plans to donate all streaming royalties to the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children.
New Art Exhibition Announced At The Nash
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2017
The Nash will unveil a new exhibit of work from three local artists: Aileen Frick, Abe Zucca and Jos Andr s Gir n. The exhibit, 'Home: Celebrating Community reflects the artists' impressions of community through iconic paintings of our downtown Phoenix neighborhoods.
AMERICA THE GREAT COOKBOOK Launches 10/31/17
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 23, 2017
We have been asking America's best chefs a personal question: What do you cook for the people you love? And they've answered in 'America The Great Cookbook' the ultimate celebration of our country's food scene, in all its glorious diversity.
AMERICA THE GREAT COOKBOOK Launches 10/31/17
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 8, 2017
'America The Great Cookbook' is the ultimate celebration of our country's food scene, in all its glorious diversity. Featuring recipes and stories from over 100 top food personalities, the carefully curated cookbook is an opportunity for home cooks to get an intimate glimpse into the lives of their favorite food heroes as they share what they cook for their loved ones.