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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Redford Center X IF/THEN Shorts Announce Nature Access Pitch Competition at DOC NYC
by A.A. Cristi - July 21, 2021
The Redford Center and IF/Then Shorts, an initiative of Field of Vision, launch today the inaugural IF/Then x The Redford Center Nature Access Pitch, an open call for short documentary films that explore environmental solutions to restoring humanity's connection with the outdoors. ...
Twinkle Time Releases EDM Anthemic Single 'Its Ok 2 Be Me'/ A Mi Me Gusta Ser Yo'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 23, 2021
Twinkle Time has released her 4th singles It's OK 2 Be Me / A Mi Me Gusta Ser Yo from her upcoming 4th Family Album promoting inclusivity during Pride Month!...
Fine Arts Center Announces 2021–2022 Theatre Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2021
The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company has announced its line up for the 2021–2022 season. The FAC will produce a season of diverse and exciting plays and musicals, including “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark,” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and the Tony Award-winning musical “L...
AND THE VIII JOURNEYED is Streaming Now From Charlottesville Ballet
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2021
Join the Charlottesville Ballet for the world premiere of Keith Lee’s newest piece, And the VIII Journeyed, performed at the historic Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg....
BWW Interview: Amanda McBroom of the New Single SEND IN THE CLOWNS
by Stephen Mosher - March 25, 2021
From one beloved songwriter to another: Happy Birthday. Now, here's a new version of one of your greatest songs!...
Schedule Updates Announced for San Francisco Opera's RING FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2021
San Francisco Opera's online Ring Festival continues throughout March with free streaming of Richard Wagner's four-part The Ring of the Nibelung and live ticketed events online. The Ring Festival schedule featuring an array of interviews, panel discussions and lectures with artists and scholars has ...
Student Blog: Spring Performance Season Heating Up - Frosty's World #11
by Student Blogger: Laura Frost - March 11, 2021
For a theater and arts lover, there is just too much to do on campus and too little time. Maybe grad school is the answer. That would also guarantee uninterrupted access to French fries at the Student Union!...
New Orleans Opera Announces ALLONS! Virtual Lecture Series For Spring 2021
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2021
New Orleans Opera has announced a virtual lecture series for Spring 2021, called ALLONS! This series takes place at your house - on Zoom!...
Queen's Public Library Announces March LITERARY THURSDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - February 22, 2021
Queens Public Library returns in March with more Literary Thursdays! Get full details here! ...
The Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art Launches Opening Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2021
The Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art (mowna) is a newly opened online museum specifically designed for the digital age. This cutting-edge, online platform provides a space for artists and art of all mediums to be showcased while providing visitors and members with a unique experience....
Twinkle Releases 'Love' in English and Spanish
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 03, 2021
With a message that's perfect for Valentine's Day, Twinkle's performance of this catchy pop anthem is a tip-of-the-hat to her roots as a member of the popular '00s girl band, Nobody's Angel. ...
HFPA to Host WOMEN BREAKING BARRIERS: AN INDUSTRY SHIFT? Panel Discussion At 2021 Sundance Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - January 27, 2021
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) will host “WOMEN BREAKING BARRIERS: An Industry Shift?” panel discussion at the 2021 Virtual Sundance Film Festival....
Amazon Orders Steve Treviño's New MY LIFE IN QUARANTINE Comedy Special
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2021
Amazon Studios has picked up rising comic Steve Trevino’s fourth comedy special, My Life In Quarantine....
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by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2021
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by Stephi Wild - November 10, 2020
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National Endowment For The Arts Names Terri Lyne Carrington Among 2021 NEA Jazz Masters
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 21, 2020
Three-time Grammy Award-winning jazz musician and composer Terri Lyne Carrington has been named a 2021 NEA Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D.C. ...
Viola Davis to be Honored at Girl Be Heard's 2020 Gala, Lin Manuel Miranda and More to Appear
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2020
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BWW Interview: Michael Max Kohl of PERHAPS THE WORLD ENDS HERE at Local Classic Repertory
by Adrienne Proctor - September 26, 2020
PERHAPS THE WORLD ENDS HERE is a genre bending sci-fi videogaming indigenous new work from Local Classic Repertory. Michael Max Kohl composed the original score, which blends 90s video game sounds with live theatre and a new streaming platform to create the unique experience of this online show. His...
Urban Ink Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2020
Urban Ink was planning it largest season ever to celebrate its 20th Anniversary, but the world has been turned upside down. With stages dark and plans postponed, Urban Ink decided to proceed with the celebration, digitally, and is committed to continue to do what it has always done over its 20 years...
HBO Selects Finalists For Fourth Annual Asian Pacific American Visionaries Short Film Competition
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2020
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by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 25, 2020
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by Kaitlin Milligan - August 05, 2020
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2020
Irish Repertory Theatre announced today upcoming editions of their online series Meet the Makers. A digital series of conversations with scholars and Irish Rep artists discussing their work and theatre in general, Meet the Makers offers a behind-the-scenes look at Irish history, theatre and the crea...
'Lena: A Moment With The Lady' Will Air Today on PBS WNET
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2020
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