Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th Century's most consequential and compelling personalities.
- Source TVMazeFind out what life was like in 1776 and celebrate Independence Day at the New-York Historical Society! Speak with Benjamin Franklin, hear stories and songs about 18TH century life from the Hudson River Ramblers, make ice cream using historic recipes, and go on a scavenger hunt through New-York Histo...
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va., July 3, 2013 - Visit Fairfax, the destination marketing organization representing Fairfax County, Virginia, has launched "Historical Figures," an innovative cross-platform promotional campaign targeting Smartphone users. Wild postings and transit posters featuring some...
Find out what life was like in 1776 and celebrate Independence Day at the New-York Historical Society! Speak with Benjamin Franklin, hear stories and songs about 18TH century life from the Hudson River Ramblers, make ice cream using historic recipes, and go on a scavenger hunt through New-York Histo...
ABC Family lets the sparks fly on the 4th of July with back-to-back airings of the "National Treasure" movies starring Nicolas Cage. The ABC Family premieres of "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" and "National Treasure" begin Thursday, July 4th at 12:00PM ET/PT....
When it comes to celebrating America's birthday, nobody rocks it like Philadelphia, America's birthplace, and 2013 the country's 237 th birthday will be no exception thanks to festive happenings before, during and after the Fourth of July. From July 1-7, Wawa Welcome America! hosts a week-long celeb...
Shock Design Books received eleven national and international awards for three of its recently published books, including How to Publish Your Own Photography Book, described as a personal publishing workshop for professional photographers. The book is available for purchase through Amazon, Atlanta S...
Amnon Kabatchnik was honored with a Silver Medal in the Benjamin Franklin Competition for his latest book, Blood on the Stage, 1975-2000: Milestone Plays of Crime, Mystery and Detection....
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Conservatory Lab Charter School co-host the First Annual El Sistema Greater Boston Showcase, in partnership with Boston Area El Sistema-inspired programs: Bridge Boston El Sistema, El Sistema Somerville, Josiah Quincy School Orchestra Program, Margarita Mu...
Thunder Bay Press and Canterbury Classics is excited to announce that two of its classic books, Dracula and Jules Verne have been honored at the 2013 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards. The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards recognizes excellence in both editorial and design and is regarded as one of the high...
This year, Uncle John celebrates 25 years of sitting on the throne as the “King of Bathroom Reading” while also winning a GOLD award for Uncle John's Fully Loaded 25th Anniversary Bathroom Reader and a SILVER award in for its kid's book, Uncle John's KID-TOPIA Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! at t...
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Conservatory Lab Charter School co-host the First Annual El Sistema Greater Boston Showcase, in partnership with Boston Area El Sistema-inspired programs: Bridge Boston El Sistema, El Sistema Somerville, Josiah Quincy School Orchestra Program, Margarita Mu...
VH1 and Palladia are celebrating Independence Day with fireworks and four-time Grammy award-winning band, The Roots for the third annual Philly 4 th of July Jam. Kicking off in the City of Brotherly Love, The Philly 4 th of July Jam, a signature event of the Wawa Welcome America! festival, will be s...
Today, Shawn “JAY Z” Carter, Budweiser and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and Live Nation announced the line-up of the 2013 “Budweiser Made In America” music festival....
When the Philadelphia Zoo launches its brand new KidZooU this spring, kids and their families can study wildlife like scientists, learn more about conservation and explore a brand new habitat. And when the Benjamin Franklin Life and Legacy Museum opens its doors, children can explore the Founding Fa...
December 8, 1980, 10.52pm New York City, The Dakota Apartments. Five bone- chilling gunshots ring out, shattering the stillness of the night. One of the most iconic figures of the Fighting to stay alive, John Lennon finds himself caught in a limbo between life and death. As his former years flash be...
Maestro Louis Scaglione, President and Music Director of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra organization (PYO) and Delia Raab-Snyder, Director of PYO's Tune Up Philly announced today that The D'Addario Foundation presented PYO's Tune Up Philly with a $2,000 grant in support of the El Sistema-inspired,...
Pittsburgh Public Theater's MADE IN AMERICA season reaches its highpoint with 1776, the biggest production in Public Theater history. This Tony-winning Best Musical features book by Peter Stone and music & lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Directed by Ted Pappas, 1776 runs tonight, Jan. 24 - Feb. 24, 2013 ...
Sci-Fi is alive at the Off Broadway Theatre! We are proud to present: "Doctor U." Travel through time and space with the Doctor and his companion, all the way to Utah… circa 2013 (and beyond)… for an adventure that spans nearly two hours. The Doctor's arch-nemesis has returned with an evil under...
Pittsburgh Public Theater's MADE IN AMERICA season reaches its highpoint with 1776, the biggest production in Public Theater history. This Tony-winning Best Musical features book by Peter Stone and music & lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Directed by Ted Pappas, 1776 runs Jan. 24 - Feb. 24, 2013 at the O'...
HERE presents the World Premiere of Chris March's Butt-Cracker Suite! Written, directed, and designed by Chris March ('Project Runway' and Bravo's 'Mad Fashion'), previews begin tonight, November 24. Opening of this limited run Off-Broadway engagement is set for November 30 at HERE....
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Philadelphia area with a new big top production TOTEM. Written and directed by Robert Lepage, TOTEM premieres on May 30, 2013 for a limited engagement under the blue-and-yellow Big Top at its new location on Camden's Waterfront across the River from Philadelphia. ...
The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 will make its Cabrillo Music Theatre and Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza debut from tonight, October 19 through Sunday, October 28. The musical about the writing of the Declaration of Independence brings the most significant moment in American history to life with ...
The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 will make its Cabrillo Music Theatre and Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza debut from Friday, October 19 through Sunday, October 28. The musical about the writing of the Declaration of Independence brings the most significant moment in American history to life with w...
Bullying, gun control and abortion rights are just a few issues that get a town hall hearing in the regional premiere of Theresa Rebeck's O BEAUTIFUL at CT Rep. What sets this one apart from other political plays is that some of the founding fathers themselves and other historic figures stop by to w...
The Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) announces its 2012 - 2013 season which will include a wide variety of exciting theatrical styles investigating a polarized society. For detailed information and tickets call the box office at 860-486-2113 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu....
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