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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Advertising Guru Valerie Graves Writes Powerful Memoir on Her Rise from Teen Mom to Advertising Legend
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017
Ad agency guru Valerie Graves knows how “pressure makes diamonds.” In her memoir “Pressure Makes Diamonds: Becoming the Woman that I Pretended to Be,” she shows the reader every step of her journey from her teen mother experience in the projects of Pontiac, Michigan during the Mo...
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2017
Ad agency guru Valerie Graves knows how “pressure makes diamonds.” In her memoir “Pressure Makes Diamonds: Becoming the Woman that I Pretended to Be,” she shows the reader every step of her journey from her teen mother experience in the projects of Pontiac, Michigan during the Mo...
espnW Returns to Chicago for espnW: Women + Sports, 5/3
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....
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....
92Y Announces 2017 Harkness Dance Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
The 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Festival enters its 23rd season presenting five artists over five weeks, from February 24 through March 25, 2017. Centered around the theme of Then, Now + Next, the 2017 Festival features world premieres from two companies and showcases a varied spectrum of work, fro...
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
The 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Festival enters its 23rd season presenting five artists over five weeks, from February 24 through March 25, 2017. Centered around the theme of Then, Now + Next, the 2017 Festival features world premieres from two companies and showcases a varied spectrum of work, fro...
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...
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...
Amazon to Honor MLK Day with Free Streaming of AN AMERICAN GIRL STORY: MELODY 1963
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 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...
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 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...
Cesar L. Baquerizo's A SAFE PLACE WITH YOU Chronicles Dangers of Conversion Therapy
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016
'A Safe Place with You' is a LGBTQ fiction coming out story inspired by the horror true events of Conversion Therapy, an evil 'medical' experiment to 'cure' homosexuality. The pages follows a young man named Tomás Díaz and his group of new found friends forced to be in a clinic to 'cure' their ...
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016
'A Safe Place with You' is a LGBTQ fiction coming out story inspired by the horror true events of Conversion Therapy, an evil 'medical' experiment to 'cure' homosexuality. The pages follows a young man named Tomás Díaz and his group of new found friends forced to be in a clinic to 'cure' their ...
BWW Interview: Evan Greenberg and Cardozie Jones Building Community with AfterWork Theater in WEST SIDE STORY
by Courtney Savoia - November 14, 2016
AfterWork Theater, a New York City nonprofit designed to make theater available to all, is magnifying the importance of community in its fall main stage production, West Side Story. While our world continues to experience conflict, uncertainty, and injustice, AfterWork Theater is that beacon of ligh...
by Courtney Savoia - November 14, 2016
AfterWork Theater, a New York City nonprofit designed to make theater available to all, is magnifying the importance of community in its fall main stage production, West Side Story. While our world continues to experience conflict, uncertainty, and injustice, AfterWork Theater is that beacon of ligh...
Culture Lab Detroit to Host Fall Panel on Art and the Immigrant Experience
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
Culture Lab Detroit, an organization that fosters conversations and collaborations between Detroit and the international art, architecture, and design communities, will hold a special panel discussion on the immigrant experience as part of its 2016 program focused on the theme, 'Walls,' to take plac...
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
Culture Lab Detroit, an organization that fosters conversations and collaborations between Detroit and the international art, architecture, and design communities, will hold a special panel discussion on the immigrant experience as part of its 2016 program focused on the theme, 'Walls,' to take plac...
Culture Lab Detroit to Host Fall Panel on Art and the Immigrant Experience
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2016
Culture Lab Detroit, an organization that fosters conversations and collaborations between Detroit and the international art, architecture, and design communities, will hold a special panel discussion on the immigrant experience as part of its 2016 program focused on the theme, 'Walls,' to take plac...
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2016
Culture Lab Detroit, an organization that fosters conversations and collaborations between Detroit and the international art, architecture, and design communities, will hold a special panel discussion on the immigrant experience as part of its 2016 program focused on the theme, 'Walls,' to take plac...
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....
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....
Princess Grace Foundation-USA to Present Queen Latifah with Prince Rainier III Award
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2016
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA(PGF-USA) is proud to announce that award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer Queen Latifah will accept the prestigious Prince Rainier III Award for her outstanding contribution to the Arts and her exemplary give-back...
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2016
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA(PGF-USA) is proud to announce that award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer Queen Latifah will accept the prestigious Prince Rainier III Award for her outstanding contribution to the Arts and her exemplary give-back...
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....
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....
MAD Presents Annual Visionaries! Awards at MAD Ball Celebrating its 60th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2016
On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Pier 60, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will hold its annual gala celebrating outstanding individuals in the arts and design fields. For 20 years, the MAD Ball has recognized visionaries in the worlds of business, arts, philanthropy, and creativity, reflecting ...
by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2016
On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Pier 60, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will hold its annual gala celebrating outstanding individuals in the arts and design fields. For 20 years, the MAD Ball has recognized visionaries in the worlds of business, arts, philanthropy, and creativity, reflecting ...
Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill to Play Irish Arts Center This October
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 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....
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 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....
7th Annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit to Welcome Key Industry Influencers & Athletes
by Caryn Robbins - September 16, 2016
espnW will again bring together sports industry leaders and top female athletes for the seventh annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit presented by Toyota from October 13-15...
by Caryn Robbins - September 16, 2016
espnW will again bring together sports industry leaders and top female athletes for the seventh annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit presented by Toyota from October 13-15...
New FOX Series PITCH Teams with LA Dodgers to Host 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' Day
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2016
On Sunday, Sept. 4, PITCH, the new FOX series about a young pitcher who becomes the first woman to play Major League Baseball, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will host moms, dads and daughters alike at 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' day at Dodger Stadium....
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2016
On Sunday, Sept. 4, PITCH, the new FOX series about a young pitcher who becomes the first woman to play Major League Baseball, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will host moms, dads and daughters alike at 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' day at Dodger Stadium....
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....
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....
New FOX Series PITCH Teams with LA Dodgers to Host 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' Day
by Caryn Robbins - August 29, 2016
On Sunday, Sept. 4, PITCH, the new FOX series about a young pitcher who becomes the first woman to play Major League Baseball, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will host moms, dads and daughters alike at 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' day at Dodger Stadium....
by Caryn Robbins - August 29, 2016
On Sunday, Sept. 4, PITCH, the new FOX series about a young pitcher who becomes the first woman to play Major League Baseball, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will host moms, dads and daughters alike at 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' day at Dodger Stadium....
Duncan Theatre Announces 2016-2017 Season
by Ashlee Latimer - August 28, 2016
The reputable Duncan Theatre has announced their 2016/17season with prominent artists MOMIX, tribute artists such as Stayin' Alive to the extraordinary Drumline LIVE, the mesmerizing Pants Down Circus: Rock and the underwear performing Skivvies and many more! The intimate Duncan Theatre with the 700...
by Ashlee Latimer - August 28, 2016
The reputable Duncan Theatre has announced their 2016/17season with prominent artists MOMIX, tribute artists such as Stayin' Alive to the extraordinary Drumline LIVE, the mesmerizing Pants Down Circus: Rock and the underwear performing Skivvies and many more! The intimate Duncan Theatre with the 700...
VeganSmart Goes For The Gold with USA Women's Surf Superstar Tia Blanco
by Marina Kennedy - August 19, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ VeganSmart, a leading plant-based protein brand, is expanding their cache of influencers and wellness partners to help build new relationships with communities interested in learning more about a plant-based lifestyle. VeganSmart is thrilled to announce their ...
by Marina Kennedy - August 19, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ VeganSmart, a leading plant-based protein brand, is expanding their cache of influencers and wellness partners to help build new relationships with communities interested in learning more about a plant-based lifestyle. VeganSmart is thrilled to announce their ...
THE WALKING DEAD En Espanol to Return to NBC Universo 8/31
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 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 Wednesday, August 31 at 10pmET/9C....
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 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 Wednesday, August 31 at 10pmET/9C....
BWW Blog: Dayana Sanchez - Diversity Series: POC
by Guest Blogger: Dayana Sanchez - August 04, 2016
THROUGHOUT OUR COLLEGE CAREER AS THEATRE MAJORS WE ARE ASKED TO READ AND DISCUSS PLAYWRIGHTS THAT HAVE CHANGED AND CONTRIBUTED TO THEATRE. We read about THE GREATS Shakespeare, Ibsen, Shaw, Moliere, Brecht, Beckett and many other playwrights that have pushed traditional theatre creating and producin...
by Guest Blogger: Dayana Sanchez - August 04, 2016
THROUGHOUT OUR COLLEGE CAREER AS THEATRE MAJORS WE ARE ASKED TO READ AND DISCUSS PLAYWRIGHTS THAT HAVE CHANGED AND CONTRIBUTED TO THEATRE. We read about THE GREATS Shakespeare, Ibsen, Shaw, Moliere, Brecht, Beckett and many other playwrights that have pushed traditional theatre creating and producin...
The Royal Court Theatre's Youth Board Takes Over The Theatre
by Edward Baker - July 22, 2016
Following Open Court in 2013, when the writers had the keys, this time the Royal Court has handed the keys of the building to the theatre's Youth Board and 10 young writers aged 15 - 24. Over the next three weeks they are in charge and they will be tackling the issues that matter to them through the...
by Edward Baker - July 22, 2016
Following Open Court in 2013, when the writers had the keys, this time the Royal Court has handed the keys of the building to the theatre's Youth Board and 10 young writers aged 15 - 24. Over the next three weeks they are in charge and they will be tackling the issues that matter to them through the...
Freeform & espnW to Celebrate Girl Power with 'Boss Girls' Programming Event This July
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2016
Freeform honors glorious girls and their kick-butt boldness with a three-day “Boss Girls” programming event, starting FRIDAY, JULY 22...
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2016
Freeform honors glorious girls and their kick-butt boldness with a three-day “Boss Girls” programming event, starting FRIDAY, JULY 22...
The NBA Among Big Winners at Second Annual Sports Humanitarian Awards
by Caryn Robbins - July 13, 2016
Chris Paul takes home the Sports Humanitarian of the Year Award; San Francisco Giants win for Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award; Bank of America wins Corporate Community Impact Award and the NBA wins the League Humanitarian Leadership Award....
by Caryn Robbins - July 13, 2016
Chris Paul takes home the Sports Humanitarian of the Year Award; San Francisco Giants win for Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award; Bank of America wins Corporate Community Impact Award and the NBA wins the League Humanitarian Leadership Award....
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