Interview: Karla Gordy Bristol's Labor of Love: MOTOWN: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC, THE MAGIC, THE LOVE
by Gil Kaan - Sep 27, 2022
A descendant of Motown royalty, Karla Gordy Bristol will present Motown: Celebrating The Music, The Magic, The Love October 1, 2022. This world premiere, created, produced and directed by Karla, will feature a panel and show that includes: Shelly Berger, Janie Bradford, Duke Fakir, William Goldstein, Iris Gordy, Brian Holland, Brenda Holloway, Thelma Houston, Miller London, Scherrie, Lynda & Susaye (Former Ladies of The Supremes), Martha Reeves, Paul Riser, Claudette Robinson, Smokey Robinson and Otis Williams. Pat Harvey acts as master of ceremonies, with Shadoe Stevens announcing and Patrice Rushen as panel moderator. Karla managed to carve out some time to answer a few of my queries.
YWCA Yonkers And Tashera Simmons To Host A Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2018
Thanksgiving is a time each year when we come together and give thanks for what we have and what we were able to accomplish during the past year. It is also a time to give back to those in our community, who are in need and less fortunate. In the spirit of giving, YWCA Yonkers (https://www.ywcayonkers.org), Tashera Simmons (Founder, Freedom of Truth) (https://freedomoftruth.org), and special celebrity guests are teaming to host a Pre-Thanksgiving Feast of Giving to those in need.
Hollywood Comes To Lakewood With William Goldstein
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2018
World-renowned composer and pianist William Goldstein, who is an Emmy and Tony nominated artist, will be performing at the Historic Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2018, to benefit the Lakewood Historical Society.
Shefik Expands His Nationally Syndicated Radio Show To Sundays
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2018
On the heels of the two-year anniversary since the launch of the nationally syndicated, multiple award-winning terrestrial radio show, 'Shefik presents Invocation' (http://invocation.co), media personality Shefik (http://shefik.info) expands his self-produced and self-hosted radio show to an additional broadcast day. Listeners in eleven cities across the United States already enjoy a weekly broadcast of the radio show on Thursdays at 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET, comprising 15 radio stations and frequencies. Effective immediately, all of these same radio stations and frequencies will now broadcast an encore of the radio show on Sundays at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET.
Photo Flash: The Actors Fund Celebrates FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2017
The Actors Fund - the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition - celebrated "FAME" 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California.
Shefik Wins 5 AVA Digital Awards for His Syndicated Radio Show
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2017
AVA Digital Awards announced winners for the 2017 international awards competition. There were about 2,500 entries from throughout the United States, Canada, and 16 other countries. Media personality Shefik, a native of New York, has won a total of five awards in the competition for his nationally-syndicated terrestrial radio show, 'Shefik presents Invocation'.
Angel Light Pictures to Produce Documentary THE APPRENTICESHIP OF TED KOTCHEFF
by Diana Heisroth - Feb 10, 2014
Angel Light Pictures announced today that they will produce THE APPRENTICESHIP OF TED KOTCHEFF, a documentary about the life of Ted Kotcheff (William T. Kotcheff). The film will track the cinematic journey of the legendary Canadian film and television director, by Antonio Saillant in his debut as a director (Heterosexual, The Ascension).
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Pace University's HATCHED: FRESH WORK. FRESHMEN., Set for Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2013
After the tremendous success of Hatched: New Work in New York (2012) and Rated RSO: College Edition (2011), Ryan Scott Oliver and Pace University's Musical Theater Class of 2016 will present a cabaret tonight, May 8th at 9:30pm and 11:30pm at 54 Below. The show, Hatched: Fresh Work. Freshmen., is a presentation of brand new work performed by brand new singers. Scroll down for portraits of the freshmen!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Pace University's HATCHED: FRESH WORK. FRESHMEN.
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2013
After the tremendous success of Hatched: New Work in New York (2012) and Rated RSO: College Edition (2011), Ryan Scott Oliver and Pace University's Musical Theater Class of 2016 will present a cabaret on May 8th at 9:30pm and 11:30pm at 54 Below. The show, Hatched: Fresh Work. Freshmen., is a presentation of brand new work performed by brand new singers. Scroll down for portraits of the freshmen!
USC Students & Wyoma Films Launch 'Bill Murray Appreciation Day'
by Claire Hannum - Jan 29, 2013
To attract the attention of the elusive actor Bill Murray, USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate students Christopher Guerrero and William Goldstein have put out a 'call to action to everyone around the world' to participate in their newly founded holiday, fittingly deemed 'Bill Murray Appreciation Day.'