People often cite Arthur Ashe as the first African American to win Wimbledon (1975). He was indeed the first African American male to win the men's singles title, but it was, in fact, Althea Gibson, who was the first African American to cross the color lineplaying and winning at Wimbledon (1957 and 1958) and at the U.S. Nationals (1957 and 1958 precursor of the U.S. Open).
This fall, THIRTEEN's American Masters presents Althea, premiering nationwide Friday, September 4, 2015 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) during the U.S. Open.
Below, Alves gives us a taste Monday's concert by sharing five of his musical inspirations from YouTube. Check them out below!
Through a partnership with the US Open, Josh Groban will performduring the Opening Night Ceremony for the 2015 US Open on August 31, 2015 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Josh will be performing selections from his album, Stages.
A capella group Pentatonix paid homage to the King of Pop in a new video titled 'The Evolution of Michael Jackson.'
The Women's Forum of New York will present The 5th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women's Forum on Monday, June 22nd at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for the Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders.
'American Masters' Season 29 continues with three new documentaries premiering this September on PBS
Forest Hills Stadium (ForestHillsStadium.com), the legendary sporting and entertainment venue hidden in the idyllic Queens, New York neighborhood of Forest Hills, has announced their 2015 concert season presented by Madison House Presents.
It was the 7th performance of Marilyn's 8 show sold out run of "Her Way" A Salute to Frank Sinatra. The dynamics of the evening made it feel more like a Hockey Play Off Game, with Marilyn scoring goal after goal. The crowd rose to it's feet and cheered after her every song hit the mark of musical perfection. Then, as it became apparent that Marilyn Maye had conquered all, she was presented with the Stanley Cup. Friars Club Dean Emeritus Freddie Roman was led to the stage by Friar Laura Slutsky and "Marvelous Marilyn" was given the Friars Club Frank Sinatra Lifetime Achievement Award. The award states:
Deadline writes that Steve Carell and Emma Stone will star in Fox Searchlight's BATTLE OF THE SEXES, directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.
Forest Hills Stadium (ForestHillsStadium.com), the legendary sporting and entertainment venue hidden in the idyllic Queens, New York neighborhood of Forest Hills, has announced their 2015 concert season presented by Madison House Presents.
Below, check out QUOTABLES from 'THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON' March 23 - March 27
Below, check out monologue quotables fromNBC's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, for the week of March 23:
Just when one thinks Carole J. Bufford has thoroughly plumbed the genre for which she has so much affinity, the artist comes up with an audacious new show whose distinct focus, original format, and unblushing presentation delivers a fresh take. Heart of Gold: A Portrait of the Oldest Profession (this past Saturday night at 54 Below) offers a cavalcade of women who get paid to provide 'pleasure'--madams, streetwalkers, dancehall girls, and kept women from salty to sensuous, weary and bitter to a view from the catbird seat, enmeshed or looking back.
Like all A-Z books, this one illustrates the alphabet—but instead of 'A is for Apple', A is for Angela—as inAngela Davis, the iconic political activist. B is for Billie Jean King, who shattered the glass ceiling of sports; C is for Carol Burnett, who defied assumptions about women in comedy; D is for Dolores Huerta, who organized farmworkers; and E is for Ella Baker, who mentored Dr. Martin Luther King and helped shape the Civil Rights Movement.
Adrian Grant (Original Concept and Executive Director) and Gary Lloyd's (Director & Choreographer) TRILLER LIVE honors the work of powerhouse performer and creator Michael Jackson with a selection of songs from his 44 year career, tragically cut short in 2009.
February 19, 2015 - Richmond, Virginia Music Director Steven Smith and Executive Director David Fisk announced the 2015-16 season of the Richmond Symphony (RSO). The season features new series, a change of location, world-renowned guest artists and concerts designed to appeal to diverse audiences throughout the Richmond region. The season will again be led by the artistic team of Steven Smith, Lewis T. Booker Music Director Chair, Keitaro Harada, Associate Conductor and Dr. Erin R. Freeman, Director of the Richmond Symphony Chorus and James Erb Choral Chair.
THRILLER LIVE, the spectacular concert production that celebrates the music of the world's greatest entertainer, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five commenced its Australia tour in December last year. Audiences and the media have acclaimed the show.
THRILLER LIVE, the spectacular concert production that celebrates the music of the world's greatest entertainer, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five commenced its Australia tour in December last year. Audiences and the media have acclaimed the show.
To celebrate the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Milestone Production will present THRILLER LIVE all the way from West End, London. This sensational high octane production which is supported by Malaysia Major Events, a division of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau, an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, is named after Michael Jackson's biggest-selling album
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