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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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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....


STANDING OVATION PRESENTATIONS by Robyn Hatcher is Now Available
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014

When Robyn Hatcher talks, people listen. And that comes as no surprise given her groundbreaking approach to breaking barriers for people who struggle with speaking in small and large groups. Hatcher has formulated a no-fail equation for mastering public speaking in her book, Standing Ovation Presen...


Stephen Sondheim Unable to Attend Today's Medal of Freedom Ceremony; Will Receive Award Next Year
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2014

President Barack Obama awarded eighteen recipients with the 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom today, November 24, at the White House in Washington, D.C. Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who was set to be the nineteenth honoree, could not attend the event and will receive the award next...


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...


President Obama Praises Icons Meryl Streep, Alvin Ailey and More at Medal of Freedom Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2014

Scroll down for the highlights from the President's remarks on entertainment icons Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder, Alvin Ailey and Marlo Thomas!...


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....


FOX Sports to Premiere New Documentary Series RISE AS ONE, 3/25
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2014

Budweiser, the official beer sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, today unveiled an all new partnership with FOX Sports for a groundbreaking documentary series showcasing six of the most unique football stories from around the globe....


Ojai Playwrights Conference's BREAKING BARRIERS to Run 8/2-10
by Tyler Peterson - June 26, 2014

The Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), one of the most acclaimed new play developmental programs in the country, announces its 17th season with an illustrious program of playwrights, new play workshops and special performance events. For the first time, the OPC Summer New Works Festival will take pl...


Well Arts Institute to Stage BREAKING RANK at Milagro Theatre This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016

Well Arts Institute is partnering with Returning Veterans Project and Wise Counsel and Comfort to present BREAKING RANK, written by female service veterans. The play will explore the experiences of women in the U.S. Armed Forces: some have survived tours of duty in combat zones, some cope with milit...


CHECK YO PONYTAIL TOUR Releases Bittorrent Bundle; Announces Tour
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2014

Check Yo Ponytail has established itself as a leading influencer in the world of live music. From the Los Angeles company's inception in 2006, CYP has been responsible for introducing numerous groundbreaking artists to the City of Angels including Justice, Diplo and Boys Noize to name a few....


Cohesion and Iron Crow Theatres Stage TWELFTH NIGHT as Part of TRANS* Voices Workshop Series
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016

Cohesion Theatre, a new company dedicated to collaboration and immersive experiences, and Iron Crow Theatre, Baltimore's only professional queer theatre, are proud to bring you The Trans* Voices Workshop Series. This series is a season-long endeavor to increase trans* visibility and open discussion ...


Stephen Sondheim, Meryl Streep, Alvin Ailey and More Honored With 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom; Ceremony Set for the White House This Month!
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2014

Today, President Barack Obama named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United Stat...


KURIOS from Cirque du Soleil Presents Fireworks Spectacular Tonight at Dodger Stadium
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2015

The Los Angeles Dodgers will open a 10-game homestand with a bang tonight, July 4, against the New York Mets....


Cohesion and Iron Crow Theatres to Stage TWELFTH NIGHT as Part of TRANS* Voices Workshop Series
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2016

Cohesion Theatre, a new company dedicated to collaboration and immersive experiences, and Iron Crow Theatre, Baltimore's only professional queer theatre, are proud to bring you The Trans* Voices Workshop Series. This series is a season-long endeavor to increase trans* visibility and open discussion ...


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...


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by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013

The holidays are upon us with plenty to celebrate at the Kimmel Center's campus of events and performances....


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by Caryn Robbins - October 06, 2015

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Well Arts Institute's BREAKING RANK Begins Tonight at Milagro Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016

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New FOX Series PITCH Teams with LA Dodgers to Host 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' Day
by Caryn Robbins - August 29, 2016

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by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2016

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Stephen Sondheim, Meryl Streep and More Honored With 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom Today
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2014

?President Barack Obama previously named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United...


BWW Blog: Dayana Sanchez - Diversity Series: POC
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by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2014

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