H.G. Wells News

Springfield, Vermont is calling all Steampunk aficionados and those curious to participate in the first ever Springfield Steampunk Festival. Presented by the Steampunk Society of Vermont and the Hartness House Inn, the festival is slated for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 11, 12 and 13 in Springfield, VT. Proceeds benefit the Springfield Community Center. Lead sponsor is J.A.M. Fuel.

In the coming months, Broadway will welcome a fresh crop of productions- many of which will mark the Broadway debuts for a slew of talented actors. Whether they are fresh faces or established stars, these Broadway babies will soon take their very first bows on some of the grandest stages in the world.

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ New Book: Code of PrometheusIt could have been the inspiration for H.G. Wells, or Jules Verne fossils in meteorite described by scientists in the early 1800s. Telescopes then became more sophisticated and became available to observe Amino Acids in various regions of space. Planetary rovers began finding water and organics on Mars. It can now be possible to assemble a scientific hypothesis on the origins of life. 'Code of Pometheus' explores the hypothesis of Panspermia and the origins of intelligence life. In Code of Prometheus the author explores what forms of life could be present in ancient and present day Mars. The author performs and experiment to determine if prokaryotic life is able to incorporate foreign genes in to their genomes with remarkable results. The author creates a demonstrational program using C++ to explain the basis of neural organization in to an intelligent brain.

Mark Bebbington has a knack for finding and bringing to the spotlight either lost or forgotten pieces by important musical personalities - having already premiered (and recorded) the Vaughan Williams Fantasy For Piano and Orchestra, a complete John Ireland CD cycle and the piano music of Mario Castelnuovo-Tadesco. Most recently he opened the American Symphony Orchestra's Carnegie Hall season with Richard Strauss's little-known left-had piano concerto, Parergon. That's in addition to all the expected Rach 2's and Griegs and Schumanns. But his latest discovery should hold particular fascination, especially for Londoners.

Mark Bebbington has a knack for finding and bringing to the spotlight either lost or forgotten pieces by important musical personalities - having already premiered (and recorded) the Vaughan Williams Fantasy For Piano and Orchestra, a complete John Ireland CD cycle and the piano music of Mario Castelnuovo-Tadesco. Most recently he opened the American Symphony Orchestra's Carnegie Hall season with Richard Strauss's little-known left-had piano concerto, Parergon. That's in addition to all the expected Rach 2's and Griegs and Schumanns. But his latest discovery should hold particular fascination, especially for Londoners.

'Star Trek' alumni will gather for a one-night only benefit performance of Orson Welles' iconic 1938 radio drama, WAR OF THE WORLDS at 8 PM tonight, January 17, 2015.

'Star Trek' alumni will gather for a one-night only benefit performance of Orson Welles' iconic 1938 radio drama, WAR OF THE WORLDS at 8 PM on January 17, 2015.

Emmy nominee, Jason Ritter ("Parenthood"), star of NBC's THE EVENT and FREDDY VS. JASON has joined the cast of a one-night only benefit performance of Orson Welles' iconic 1938 radio drama, WAR OF THE WORLDS at 8 PM on January 17, 2015.

The Spotlighters brings George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's comedy, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER. to their intimate stage just in time for the holidays.

Cortland Repertory Theatre, one of New York State's longest running professional summer theatres, is announcing their 44th annual season for the summer of 2015.

Ever hear of a soldier eating filet mignon and sipping fine French wine during his tour of duty in the Vietnam War? How about having dinner with the reigning Miss America and star athletes of the NFL during war? 'Napalm and Filet Mignon' consists of the author's contrasting journey from an army combat-infantry soldier on patrols and in firefights in the central highlands of Vietnam, to a waiter for the General's Mess Hall - serving the commanding officers gourmet meals of lobster and filet mignon. Documented by letters written and sent home to his mother and sister from 1969 to 1970, author John Jennings reflects on his time in service and the irony of war. Excerpt from the book: 'How many of us at one time or another have dreamed of time travel? H.G. Wells wrote a famous book, 'The Time Machine', and Hollywood capitalized on a series of popular movies about time travel in Back to the Future. But how many of us can? I can, because I have a 'time machine' of my own in the form of letters that I wrote and sent home from Vietnam to my mother and my sister Ann so long ago. My sister saved all the letters and gave them to me upon my return. Now, some 40 plus years later, I can travel in time to a war and the uncertainty in my life through these letters I wrote in Vietnam. I can revisit my improbable contrasting journey, from a combat-infantry soldier fighting the Viet Cong, to a support soldier, waiting tables and serving the Army Generals. A journey that takes place in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, from living in muddy-foxholes with snakes and insects and eating C-Rations, to working in an air conditioned diner, sipping wine and eating filet mignon.' This book is one of many to come from The War Writers' Campaign - a nonprofit publisher that aims to support veteran and family member programs. 100% of all proceeds, beyond a royalty to the authors, is utilized for transformative transitional programs in areas of mental health and reintegration of our military men and women and their families. John's book and others published by The Campaign are available for a donation back to the cause online at Amazon.com and through other channels by The War Writers' Campaign, Inc. About the Author John Jennings was born and raised in Chicago's Northside near Wrigley Field. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 22 in the fall of 1968, attending basic and advanced infantry training at Ft. Knox and Ft. Polk. Louisiana. John was then shipped to Vietnam, where he was assigned to the Army's 4thDivision, Bravo Company, 1/14 Infantry. Today John is happily married to his wife, Mary and they have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren. Media Contact: Ryan Weemer, Email: ryan@warwriterscampaign.org Phone: 347-875-0091 Web: WarWritersCampaign.org Review Copies and Interviews Available

Barry Allen gets struck by lightning and develops some serious core muscles on the premiere episode of the CW's THE FLASH

Roll over, Bela Lugosi: there's a new smooth-talking villain in town, and he wants your flesh. Paata Tsihurishvili, who has been dearly missed during his behind-the-scenes hiatus, returns to the stage in fine form as one of literature's most notorious mad scientists. If you are looking for that edgy, near-perfect evening out this Halloween season, it doesn't matter whether you've got a date to impress or a feisty teenager who loves gore-you really must check out Synetic Theatre's The Island of Dr. Moreau

Huffington Post recently posted 19 author-on-author insults, proving that a true literary genius can turn their words into an art form.

One of the most popular programs at the Long Beach Playhouse (LBP) is its New Works Festival. Conceived more than 20 years, the New Works Festival invites novice and experienced playwrights from all over the world to submit their unproduced plays to the LBP's New Works Literary Committee. Members of the committee read the 100+ scripts that are submitted.

In a post-apocalyptic world where humans have been pushed to the edge of extinction by the creatures of fantasy and fables, THE HINTERKIND tells the story of one young woman's quest to fulfill her destiny and put the world right again.

In a post-apocalyptic world where humans have been pushed to the edge of extinction by the creatures of fantasy and fables, THE HINTERKIND tells the story of one young woman's quest to fulfill her destiny and put the world right again.

Syfy's Warehouse 13 returns April 14th at 9/8c. Below, check out the launch trailer and a sneak peek of Season Five!

Synetic Theater's 2014/15 Season will open in September with an original adaptation of H.G. Wells science-fiction masterpiece The Island of Dr. Moreau directed by and starring Synetic Artisitic Director, Paata Tsikurishvili. Then, just in time for the holidays, Synetic presents a brand-new version of Beauty and the Beast that puts a new twist on the original tale. In February, the company will present their 11th 'wordless Shakespeare' adaptation with Much Ado About Nothing. The Season will conclude in May with Janus Glowacki's hilarious dark comedy Hunting Cockroaches starring Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili - on stage together for the first time since 2010 - and guest directed by Serge Seiden of Studio Theatre.