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Every year countless sightings and encounters with unexplained phenomena are reported from thousands of regions around the globe. Many of these are documented and investigated. Most of them can be accounted for by weather patterns, flight schedules or extraordinary imagination.

But a select few are considered unsolved



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Memorabilia From Mary Poppins and More to Be Auctioned Photo Memorabilia From Mary Poppins and More to Be Auctioned
by Stephi Wild - August 18, 2018

When the famous musical film “Mary Poppins” premiered in 1964, no one could have predicted the important role it would play in film history. Starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, the film combined live action animation with songs written and composed by the Sherman Brothers. Mary Poppins, played...


Experience Movie Magic At The Cleveland Orchestra's 2018-19 'At The Movies' Series Photo Experience Movie Magic At The Cleveland Orchestra's 2018-19 'At The Movies' Series
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018

Lights. Camera. Music. Experience the magic of the 2018-19 "At the Movies" series starting this fall at Severance Hall, featuring three classic films: Alfred Hitchcock's The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog, Rebel Without a Cause - starring James Dean, and Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the...


Boston Landmarks Orchestra Announces Free Summer Concert Series Photo Boston Landmarks Orchestra Announces Free Summer Concert Series
by Julie Musbach - May 09, 2019

Boston Landmarks Orchestra (LO) under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, and Executive Director Jo Frances Meyer, announces its 2019 season of free concerts at the DCR's Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade. The free, public concerts will be held every Wednesday evening at 7pm fro...


EDINBURGH 2018: Pick Of The Programme - Cabaret Photo EDINBURGH 2018: Pick Of The Programme - Cabaret
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 08, 2018

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme cabaret section....


Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer Photo Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2019

The Opera Company of Middlebury and Town Hall Theater proudly presents a very special concert featuring celebrated Cuban-American composer and Middlebury resident Jorge Martin. Mr. Martin will perform his works with tenor Brian Downen and mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke. ...


Courtney Act Joins CLUB BRIEFS In The Leicester Square Spiegeltent Photo Courtney Act Joins CLUB BRIEFS In The Leicester Square Spiegeltent
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2018

The BRIEFS BOYS have announced that the stunningly talented and beautiful COURTNEY ACT will be joining them on stage with her glorious act this FRIDAY 14 DECEMBER at 10.15pm - a CLUB BRIEFS not to miss!...


MARTIANS: AN EVENING WITH RAY BRADBURY To Premiere At Whitefire Photo MARTIANS: AN EVENING WITH RAY BRADBURY To Premiere At Whitefire
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2018

Created and written by Charlie Mount and Jeff G. Rack. Directed by Jeff G. Rack. Based on the short stories The Strawberry Window, The Blue Bottle, The Messiah and Night Call, Collect by Ray Bradbury. Performed and adapted by permission of Don Congdon Associates, Inc. Presented by Arcane Theatrework...


MARTIANS: AN EVENING WITH RAY BRADBURY To Premiere At Whitefire Photo MARTIANS: AN EVENING WITH RAY BRADBURY To Premiere At Whitefire
by A.A. Cristi - August 30, 2018

Created and written by Charlie Mount and Jeff G. Rack. Directed by Jeff G. Rack. Based on the short stories The Strawberry Window, The Blue Bottle, The Messiah and Night Call, Collect by Ray Bradbury. Performed and adapted by permission of Don Congdon Associates, Inc. Presented by Arcane Theatrework...


The Utah Symphony To Perform The Scores Of Iconic Composer John Williams Photo The Utah Symphony To Perform The Scores Of Iconic Composer John Williams
by Julie Musbach - August 29, 2019

The man, the myth, the legend. John Williams has become one of the most popular, respected American film composers of all time...


THE ART OF THE SCORE Returns Next Month With “Close Encounters Of The Third Kind” And Photo THE ART OF THE SCORE Returns Next Month With “Close Encounters Of The Third Kind” And “Psycho”
by A.A. Cristi - August 01, 2019

The New York Philharmonic will present the seventh season of The Art of the Score, September 11a?"14, 2019, featuring two New York Premiere screenings, both conducted by Richard Kaufman: Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind in Concert, with John Williams's score performed live to th...


ADG Film Society Presents CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND Photo ADG Film Society Presents CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2019

We are not alone. The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) Film Society's 2019 Screening Series will present the Oscar -winning classic CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) and pay tribute to its Oscar-nominated Production Designer Joe Alves, ADG, at the Egyptian Theatre on Sunday, June 2...


Bill Murray to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Rome Film Festival Photo Bill Murray to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Rome Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2019

Today, the Artistic Director Antonio Monda, in agreement with Laura Delli Colli, head of Fondazione Cinema per Roma, and Francesca Via, General Manager, announced several sneak previews of the fourteenth Rome Film Fest, which will take place from October 17th to 27th 2019 at the Auditorium Parco del...


Blockbuster Holiday Film 'Home Alone' Comes To GR Symphony Stage Photo Blockbuster Holiday Film 'Home Alone' Comes To GR Symphony Stage
by A.A. Cristi - November 21, 2018

Full of clever antics and comical wit, Home Alone is sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit....


CSO Announces Lineup For 2018-19 Pops Series Photo CSO Announces Lineup For 2018-19 Pops Series
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2018

The Columbus Symphony today announced the six-concert lineup for its 2018-19 Pops Series. All concerts will be held at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)...


BWW Review: SPACE SPECTACULAR, Royal Albert Hall Photo BWW Review: SPACE SPECTACULAR, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 23, 2019

Space Spectacular is a musical celebration of music associated with space and beyond. Featuring well-known classical pieces, along with iconic film soundtracks set to an impressive laser show, it is clear why the show has been revived for a fifth season at London's Royal Albert Hall....


TIMES SQUARE DISCOUNT By Dearly Beloved Out Oct. 25 Photo TIMES SQUARE DISCOUNT By Dearly Beloved Out Oct. 25
by Abigail Charpentier - August 22, 2019

Dearly Beloved is the creative braintrust of vocalist/bassist Rob Higgins and vocalist/percussionist/Theremin abuser Niva Chow and the Toronto band will release Times Square Discount on October 25 via Aporia Records....


NYU Skirball Presents American Premiere of HOT BROWN HONEY Photo NYU Skirball Presents American Premiere of HOT BROWN HONEY
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2019

NYU Skirball will present the American premiere of Hot Brown Honey, a riotous celebration of Hip-Hop politics, dance, comedy, circus, striptease and song, featuring a bevy of powerful First Nation women from Aboriginal Australian, Samoan, Tongan, Indonesian, Maori and South African backgrounds. Wi...


Art Directors Guild Film Society Announces 2019 Screening Series Photo Art Directors Guild Film Society Announces 2019 Screening Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 19, 2019

The Art Directors Guild (ADG) Film Society and the American Cinematheque are co-hosting the annual 2019 Screening Series “Production Design: Designers On Design” highlighting the work of renowned Production Designers and their creative collaborations. The monthly series will run from April through A...


Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer Photo Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019

The Opera Company of Middlebury and Town Hall Theater proudly presents a very special concert featuring celebrated Cuban-American composer and Middlebury resident Jorge Martin. Mr. Martin will perform his works with tenor Brian Downen and mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke. ...


BRAT KIDS CARNIVAL Live Show Arrives At Christmas In Leicester Square Photo BRAT KIDS CARNIVAL Live Show Arrives At Christmas In Leicester Square
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2018

For the first time, London welcomes the acclaimed high-octane children's show BRAT KIDS CARNIVAL, headlining the children's live shows in the magical Spiegeltent, at Christmas in Leicester Square from Saturday 10 November - Sunday 30 December 2018 (Press Days: Saturday 17 November at 11am and 1pm & ...


Photo Flash: Bainbridge Performing Arts Presents RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET Photo Photo Flash: Bainbridge Performing Arts Presents RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2018

Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D'Illyria where a sci fi version of "The Tempest" set to rock 'n' roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. The planet is inhabited by a sinister scientist, Dr. Prospero; his delightful daughter Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot; and an uncontrollab...


The Coming Back Out Ball is Coming Back Out By Popular Demand Photo The Coming Back Out Ball is Coming Back Out By Popular Demand
by Stephi Wild - September 24, 2018

The second Coming Back Out Ball returns this October - it's a spectacular social event at the Melbourne Town Hall celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) elders aged 65+....


BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Lands In Leicester Square Photo BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Lands In Leicester Square
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2018

The world's hottest all-male boylesque group will grab Christmas by the baubles in their dazzling headlining show BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS as it smashes into Christmas in Leicester Square for the festive season from 9 November 2018 - 3 January 2019 (press night Wednesday 14 November 2018 at 7.30pm -...


Arts Centre Melbourne and Briefs Factory Present BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Photo Arts Centre Melbourne and Briefs Factory Present BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
by Stephi Wild - July 14, 2019

After its hugely successful run earlier this year, Briefs Factory are back by popular demand with a return season of their dazzling show, Briefs: Close Encounters once again taking over Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse Theatre from 23 - 27 October....


Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer Photo Jorge Martín & Friends Premiere Operatic Works by Middlebury Composer
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019

The Opera Company of Middlebury and Town Hall Theater proudly presents a very special concert featuring celebrated Cuban-American composer and Middlebury resident Jorge Martin. Mr. Martin will perform his works with tenor Brian Downen and mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke. ...






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