National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene To Present SOUL TO SOUL Concert At Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2024
The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene and the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue are joining forces to present the acclaimed cross-cultural concert “Soul to Soul” in a special augmented production commemorating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, 30 West 68th Street, on Sunday January 19 at 7pm. (2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the MLK Jr. holiday.)
OCSA Announced Master Artist Series Announcement
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2020
Despite an ever-changing world, Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) continues to innovate and find new ways to engage its diverse student body of young artists, preparing them for success in college and future careers. Among the many unique learning opportunities OCSA provides is the Master Artist Series, which enters its fifth season during 2020-2021.
National Circus & Acrobats of the People's Republic of China Highlight Kean Stage's Fall Season
by Nora Dominick - Oct 9, 2015
Kean University will kick off an eclectic season of world music and dance on the Wilkins Theatre stage with the award-winning National Circus & Acrobats of the People's Republic of China (October 11, 2015 at 4 p.m.), who return to Kean for a second consecutive season with a colorful repertoire of amazing balancing acts, acrobatics, and contortionism. Also this fall, Kean Stage welcomes Flamenco Fire (October 17, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.), presented by legendary flamenco company Compañia Flamenca Jose Porcel, and The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India's Spirit of India (November 7, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.), a lively musical journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai starring artistic director Rahis Bharti, one of India's greatest musical figures.
ESPN Films & espnW Announce NINE FOR IX Documentary Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2013
ESPN Films and espnW have announced the film slate for Nine for IX, a documentary series focused on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers. Nine for IX film topics include an intimate look at Pat Summitt, college sports' most successful coach ever, the largely unknown history of Katarina Witt and her link with East Germany's secret police, and the focus of sex in the marketing of female athletes. The series is scheduled to premiere on July 2 on ESPN and the films will air over consecutive Tuesday evenings at 8pm ET.
Tufts University Honors Oliver Platt with P.T. Barnum Award, 6/7
by Emily Faye Oakley - Jun 7, 2010
Tufts University will honor Oliver Platt at the 6th Annual P.T. Barnum Awards For Excellence in Entertainment June 7. The event has been entitled 'From Ballou to Broadway' and will take place at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center.