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December 2011 Exhibitions Announced At N-Y Historical Society
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 25, 2011

The New-York Historical Society, one of America's pre-eminent cultural institutions, is dedicated to fostering research, presenting history and art exhibitions, and public programs that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today.

NY Historical Society Announces REVOLUTION! THE ATLANTIC WORLD REBORN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2011

The New-York Historical Society will re-open its landmark building to the public at 11 am on Veterans' Day, Friday, November 11, 2011.

November 2011 Exhibitions & Re-Opening Set For N-Y Historical Society
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2011

The New-York Historical Society will re-open its landmark building to the public at 11 am on Veterans' Day, Friday, November 11, 2011.

VH1's Emmy Award Winning 'Rock Docs' to Present 'The Story of Hip Hop' 9/18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2011

Twenty-five years after crack cocaine ravaged American cities, a new VH1 Rock Doc explores how the drug also transformed popular culture, especially hip-hop. The latest addition to the Emmy-winning franchise, 'Planet Rock: The Story of Hip Hop and the Crack Generation,' premieres Sunday, September 18 at 10PM* on VH1.

Final Week of LC Out of Doors Concerts Highlighted by Laurie Anderson
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 9, 2011

The 41st edition of one of the longest-running, free, outdoor festivals in the U.S.-Lincoln Center Out of Doors-presents its final week of performances from August 10 through 14. Events follow in chronological order.

VH1's Emmy Award Winning 'Rock Docs' to Present 'The Story of Hip Hop' 9/18
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 9, 2011

Twenty-five years after crack cocaine ravaged American cities, a new VH1 Rock Doc explores how the drug also transformed popular culture, especially hip-hop. The latest addition to the Emmy-winning franchise, 'Planet Rock: The Story of Hip Hop and the Crack Generation,' premieres Sunday, September 18 at 10PM* on VH1.

August FREE Shows & Events Set For David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 3, 2011

An August line-up of FREE events at David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center includes urban folk for families, a film screening highlighting legendary Stax Recordings soul and R&B artists of the 1960s/70's, evening concerts by rising American singer/songwriters and the Louisiana-generated stylings of one of today's leading Cajun music groups, excerpts from Bertolt Brecht's play Life of Galileo in an evening of music-theater, and a stylish evening of dance served up by Ballets With a Twist.

Ailey Benefit Raises $2.3 Million for Youth in Arts
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 2, 2010

Ailey's season celebrating five decades of the timeless classic, Revelations, kicked off last night with an Opening Night Gala Benefit hosted by Honorary Chairs Robin Roberts and Alfre Woodard. The night honored Joan Weill on her 10th anniversary as Chairman of Ailey's Board of Trustees and helped raise $2.7 million for Ailey's programs for children and young people, including AileyCamp and scholarships to The Ailey School. Artistic Director Judith Jamison expressed sincere gratitude to Joan Weill for her dedicated leadership and passionate commitment to furthering Ailey's mission of inspiring and educating through dance.

Photo Coverage: 2010 Soul Train Awards - Show
by Robert Diamond - Nov 11, 2010

The 2010 Soul Train Awards at the Cobb Energy Center on November 10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Photo Coverage: 2010 Soul Train Awards - Arrivals
by Robert Diamond - Nov 11, 2010

The 2010 Soul Train Awards at the Cobb Energy Center on November 10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bethany Baptist Church: Mary Lou William's Mass For Peace All Day, 10/16
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 10, 2010

The Bethany Mass Choir, featuring George Shirley, Carmen Lundy, Dwight Andrews, Howard University's Afro-Blue Jazz Chorus, Eric Talley, Maurice Chestnut, Kenny Davis, Kassa Overall, and Geri Allen performing Mary Lou's Mass. Bethany Baptist Church, the first Baptist Church founded by African-Americans in Newark, will celebrate the annual church Homecoming and honor it's distinguished spiritual leader, Rev. Dr. M. William Howard, Jr., on his 10th pastoral anniversary.

Izzard, Haysbert, Williamson & Thomas Begin Limited Engagement at RACE Today, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2010

EDDIE IZZARD, DENNIS HAYSBERT, AFTON C. WILLIAMSON, and RICHARD THOMAS begin their run in RACE, written and directed by David Mamet, on Monday June 21st for a nine-week limited engagement through Saturday, August 21st.

Izzard, Haysbert, Williamson & More Set For RACE 6/21, Monday Performances Added
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 17, 2010

EDDIE IZZARD, DENNIS HAYSBERT, AFTON C. WILLIAMSON, and RICHARD THOMAS begin their run in RACE, written and directed by David Mamet, on Monday June 21st for a nine-week limited engagement through Saturday, August 21st.

Dennis Haysbert to Join RACE June 21 - Aug. 21
by Robert Diamond - May 10, 2010

The producers of David Mamet's acclaimed hit play RACE have announced that the Golden Globe and SAG award nominated star of '24' and 'The Unit' DENNIS HAYSBERT for an exclusive nine week limited engagement, beginning performances on Monday, June 21st through Saturday, August 21st.

BIO Channel Records Two Most-Watched Back-To-Back Quarters In Network History
by Charlie Piane - May 5, 2010

BIO Channel recorded its two most-watched quarters in network history in fourth quarter 2009 and first quarter 2010. The network also, for the first-time ever, hit the 100,000 mark in the target adults 25-54 demo in first quarter 2010. On the heels of this success, BIO continues to increase its investment in original programming with the addition of three new series - including a second series from Emmy winner William Shatner - and four news specials to join its slate of five returning original series and 50 new hours of the Emmy-award winning 'Biography' series in 2010, it was announced today by Bob DeBitetto, President and General Manager of A&E Network and BIO Channel.

Arena Stage Announces 18th Arena Stage Benefit for Community Engagement 5/4
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2010

Join Maurice Hines and cast members of Arena Stage's Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies for the 18th Annual Arena Stage Benefit for Community Engagement: Swingin' with Sophisticated Ladies, Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Lincoln Theatre.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 14th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 14, 2010

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. 'Billy Elliot,' 'The Addams Family,' 'Million Dollar Quartet,' Theater Wit, 'Bloom,' Sutton Foster, more.....

Arena Stage Announces 18th Arena Stage Benefit for Community Engagement 5/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 7, 2010

Join Maurice Hines and cast members of Arena Stage's Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies for the 18th Annual Arena Stage Benefit for Community Engagement: Swingin' with Sophisticated Ladies, Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Lincoln Theatre.

MoMA Announces THE ANNUAL CANADIAN FRONT FILM EXHIBITION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2010

The seventh edition of Canadian Front, MoMA's annual survey of new Canadian cinema, includes the New York premieres of eight features made over the last 18 months.

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