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CMT's Music Dramas NASHVILLE and SUN RECORDS Strike the Right Chords with Viewers
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2017

CMT's new Thursday night block of music dramas is off to a strong start, attracting more than six million viewers for a powerful episode of “Nashville” and the highly-anticipated premiere of “Sun Records,” to notch the most watched night of CMT originals in the channel's history. The successful premieres come on the heels of overall ratings growth. Original premieres on CMT are pacing up 46% among A 18-49 and 73% among W 18-49 versus year ago. Total day ratings are up 27% with A 18-49 and 31% with W 18-49.

CMT Announces Premiere Dates for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, NASHVILLE & More
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 24, 2016

CMT today revealed the premiere dates for its 2017 scripted series including "Nashville," "Million Dollar Quartet" (working title) and "Still The King," marking the biggest scripted slate in the network's history.

Trevor Donovan Boards CMT's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 6, 2016

Trevor Donovan (“JL Ranch,” “Texas Rising”) is set to join the cast of CMT's new scripted drama “Million Dollar Quartet” (working title) as Eddy Arnold, country music and pop phenomenon with 85 million records sold and 28 No. 1 hits during his 60 year career. The son of a sharecropper, Arnold's inimitable baritone voice brought country to the masses, and made him the most popular country artist of the 20th century with hits including “Make The World Go Away.” Arnold and Elvis Presley shared much in common throughout their careers, including manager Colonel Tom Parker. Arnold has been cited as having profound influence on Elvis, who cut a number of his songs over the years. He also ranked among CMT's list of 'The 40 Greatest Men of Country Music.'

Chad Michael Murray to Lead CMT Series Inspired by Musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 14, 2016

CMT today announced that Chad Michael Murray ('Agent Carter,' 'Outlaws and Angels' and 'Texas Rising') will portray rock 'n' roll pioneer Sam Phillips in the upcoming scripted drama inspired by the musical 'Million Dollar Quartet.' Jennifer Holland ('American Pie Presents: The Book of Love,' 'American Horror Story') will play Sam's devoted wife Becky Phillips, while Margaret Anne Florence ('Inside Amy Schumer,' and '30 Rock')is set to play his assistant-turned-girlfriend, Marion Keisker. Production begins this spring in Memphis with the series slated to premiere this November on CMT.

NEA/NEH to Hold Free 50th Anniversary Event at Michigan State University
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 18, 2015

In recognition of the founding of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Michigan State University and the College of Arts and Letters will host a community-wide 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration at 7:00 P.M. on October 23, 2015 at Wharton Center for the Performing Arts on MSU's campus.

'FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AND THE CITY' Exhibition Set for the MoMA, 2/1-6/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2014

The Museum of Modern Art presents Frank Lloyd Wright and the City: Density vs. Dispersal, which celebrates the recent joint acquisition of Frank Lloyd Wright's extensive archive by MoMA and Columbia University's Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, on view from February 1 to June 1, 2014.

IMAGES OF AN INFINITE FILM, AND MARTIN and More Set for MoMA's Events and Exhibitions, Sept 2013
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2013

The Museum of Modern Art has announced its exhibitions and events for September 2013. Details below!

EXPO 1: NEW YORK Explores Ecological Challenges of Early 21st Century at MoMA PS1
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2013

EXPO 1: New York, an exploration of ecological challenges in the context of the economic and socio-political instability of the early 21st century opens at MoMA PS1, The Museum of Modern Art, and Rockaway Beach. Acting in the guise of a festival-as-institution, EXPO 1: New York imagines a contemporary art museum dedicated to ecological concerns, presenting a simultaneity of modules, interventions, solo projects, and group exhibitions including a school, a colony, a cinema, a geodesic dome, Rain Room, and more. EXPO 1: New York is made possible by a partnership with Volkswagen Group of America. Rain Room is on view at MoMA, courtesy of RH, Restoration Hardware.

History's HATFIELDS & MCCOYS Takes Home Two Emmy Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2012

HISTORY(R) continues its phenomenal momentum as HATFIELDS & MCCOYS wins two 2011-2012 Emmy(R) Awards from The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) during the 64th Primetime EMMY Awards presentation held on Sunday, September 23, at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.