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Orpheum's LOVE LETTERS to Benefit Church Health Center This June
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017


Love Letters, A.R. Gurney's disarmingly funny, emotional portrait of the rebellious Melissa Gardner and straight-as-an-arrow Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, is coming to the stage of the Orpheum's Halloran Centre for two nights on June 23 and June 24.

Seattle Center's 2017 Summer Lineup Packed with Fun, Festive and Free Activities
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2017


Summer starts soon at Seattle Center. Northwest Folklife Festival, with Seattle Center Festal as its cultural focus in 2017, marks the true beginning of the season, which continues through the warm summer days and nights of September.

Fifth Season of Martha Stewart's Cooking School to Premiere on PBS
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 20, 2017


'I am thrilled to share and teach viewers about Arabian Gulf cuisine on this season of Martha Stewart's Cooking School,' said Martha Stewart. 'These recipes are a great way to add different spices, flavors and techniques to your cooking routine. Learning how to serve a unique side dish or impressive main dish is what makes this season so much fun to watch. There are so many wonderful, tasty recipes that families will love.'

PBS Travels the Globe for 'Summer of Adventure' Seasonal Features
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 19, 2017


PBS travels the globe, from China to Havana and beyond, to give viewers a sweeping look at many of the most fascinating places on Earth

Showbiz Players Present THE CIVIL WAR at Carnegie Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2017


Showbiz Players opens Frank Wildhorn's musical "THE CIVIL WAR" on April 28th at the Carnegie Theatre, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, Ky. 41011.

Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Detroit You Might Have Missed This Week - Once on this Island Auditions and More!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2017


Check out the top stories from Detroit you might have missed this week and more! Once on this Island Auditions and More!

VIDEO: First Look - Ken Burns Directs New Documentary THE VIETNAM WAR, Premiering on PBS
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 12, 2017


THE VIETNAM WAR, a new 10-part, 18-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, will premiere September 17, 2017, on PBS stations nationwide.

Auditorium Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2017


The Auditorium Theatre announces its 2017-18 Season under new Chief Executive Officer, Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, and its new tagline, "The Theatre for the People."

Ken Burns Visits Ann Arbor for Special Preview of Upcoming PBS Documentary Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2017


America's most acclaimed filmmaker and former Ann Arbor resident, Ken Burns, will pay a special visit to his hometown on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, to preview and discuss his latest film, The Vietnam War airing on PBS stations nationwide in September 2017. During the event, which will take place at the Michigan Theater, Burns will also present a showcase of his work and discuss with the audience his upcoming projects and his work as a filmmaker and historian. Tickets are available at http://dptv.org/vietnam.

Tribeca Film Festival Announces Tribeca TV 2017 Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 23, 2017


The 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced the lineup for the second annual television festival, Tribeca TV, featuring a mix of world premieres of some of the most talked-about new series/

Jay Ungar and Molly Mason to Perform at Dennos Museum Center
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2017


The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College is pleased to present Jay Ungar and Molly Mason in Milliken Auditorium, Today, January 13, 2017 at 8pm.

Jay Ungar and Molly Mason to Perform at Dennos Museum Center
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2016


The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College is pleased to present Jay Ungar and Molly Mason in Milliken Auditorium, Friday, January 13, 2017 at 8pm.

Houston Grand Opera Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2016


On Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 7:30pm, Works & Process at The Guggenheim presents a discussion with the creators and excerpts of Houston Grand Opera's upcoming world premiere of It's a Wonderful Life by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer.

Graham Nash Honored for a Lifetime of Cutting-Edge Photography
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 17, 2016


This month, legendary singer-songwriter, two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and two-time Songwriter Hall of Fame Inductee Graham Nash will be honored for his pioneering work in the field of photography by the International Photography Hall of Fame, the Lucie Awards, and the PhotoPlus Expo.

Houston Grand Opera To Preview IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE In NY
by Molly Tracy - Sep 29, 2016


Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will offer New Yorkers a preview performance of excerpts from a new opera based on the classic story and Frank Capra film It's a Wonderful Life on Sunday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Guggenheim Museum, as part of the museum's Works & Process program. The evening will include a discussion with the composer/librettist team of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer, moderated by HGO Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers.

New Details on NYC Bombings & More Set for Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 20, 2016


The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast.

Filmmaker Erik Angra Is Youngest Person to Receive Sole Credit as Editor of a Ken Burns Film
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 7, 2016


With his work on 'Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War,' Erik Angra (http://erikangra.com/) has become the youngest person to earn sole credit for editing a Ken Burns documentary

Acclaimed Photographer Clyde Butcher Releases New Book 'Celebrating America's National Parks'
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 16, 2016


VENICE, Fla., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Throughout his award-winning career, photographer Clyde Butcher has cherished America's national parks. 'I am filled with gratitude that I live in a country that had the foresight to save so many wild places for future generations,' said Butcher. 'They have given us the ability to step out of the rush of the modern world and to return to the quiet peace of nature.'

Metuchen Chamber to Host Free Arts Insurance Seminar Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2016


The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Education Series continues Today, August 2, 2016 with a seminar titled 'For the Arts Professional: What Kind of Insurance Do You Need to Protect Your Creative Assets?' presented by Edward van Eckert and Lawrence McCullough of the Edward van Eckert Farmers Insurance Agency.

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