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Grand Rapids Public Museum Opens AMERICAN SPIRITS: THE RISE AND FALL OF PROHIBITION Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2015


Opening today, September 26, AMERICAN SPIRITS: THE RISE AND FALL OF PROHIBITION will grace the galleries of the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) through January 17, 2016.

Grand Rapids Public Museum to Open AMERICAN SPIRITS: THE RISE AND FALL OF PROHIBITION This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2015


Opening September 26, AMERICAN SPIRITS: THE RISE AND FALL OF PROHIBITION will grace the galleries of the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) through January 17, 2016. This exhibit explores America's most colorful and complex constitutional hiccup, spanning from the inception of the temperance movement, through the Roaring '20s, to the unprecedented repeal of the constitutional amendment.

Traverse Theatre Announces Autumn 2015 Season, to Close with TRACKS OF THE WINTER BEAR
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2015


As the Traverse Theatre enjoys an acclaimed Festival programme it launches its Autumn season today (17 August), featuring a programme of world-class productions, festivals and engagement events. Traverse Theatre Company production, Tracks of the Winter Bear by Rona Munro and Stephen Greenhorn, premieres on 9 December, bringing to a close a season of work that reinforces the Traverse's position as one of the UK's foremost new writing theatres. 

Cheerwine Taps Consumers Across the U.S. to Identify “Local Legends, National Treasures”
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 25, 2015


As Cheerwine, the beloved soft drink created in the Carolinas almost 100 years ago, continues to build a national following, the brand is launching a grassroots movement to shine a spotlight on other local legends worthy of nationwide acclaim.

Bookworks Presents Today's Shelf Awareness for Readers
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2014


Like many readers, I'm incapable of leaving a bookstore without at least one shiny new read. There's something about an entire store dedicated to the reading life that is impossibly alluring, no matter how large or small the store, no matter how rambling or curated the collection.

Artvera's Gallery Opens METAPHYSICAL LANDSCAPES Exhibition in Geneva Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2014


Artvera's gallery is pleased to present Metaphysical Landscapes, an exhibition of works by four international artists, Marc Couturier, Evgeni Dybsky, Raffi Kaiser, and Frank Perrin. Curated by Paris-based art historian Jeanette Zwingenberger and Artvera's director, Sofia Komarova, the Geneva, Switzerland -- Artvera's gallery is pleased to present Metaphysical Landscapes, an exhibition of works by four international artists, Marc Couturier, Evgeni Dybsky, Raffi Kaiser, and Frank Perrin. Curated by Paris-based art historian Jeanette Zwingenberger and Artvera's director, Sofia Komarova, the exhibition brings together over thirty paintings, drawings, and photographs, which collectively explore multiple dimensions of time and space. The show will be on view September 26 - November 22, 2014, with an Opening reception set for tonight, September 25 at 6:00 PM. brings together over thirty paintings, drawings, and photographs, which collectively explore multiple dimensions of time and space. The show will be on view September 26 - November 22, 2014, with an Opening reception set for Today, September 25 at 6:00 PM.

Artvera's to Open METAPHYSICAL LANDSCAPES Exhibition in Geneva, Sept 25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2014


Artvera's gallery is pleased to present Metaphysical Landscapes, an exhibition of works by four international artists, Marc Couturier, Evgeni Dybsky, Raffi Kaiser, and Frank Perrin. Curated by Paris-based art historian Jeanette Zwingenberger and Artvera's director, Sofia Komarova, the exhibition brings together over thirty paintings, drawings, and photographs, which collectively explore multiple dimensions of time and space. The show will be on view September 26 - November 22, 2014, with an Opening reception set for Thursday, September 25 at 6:00 PM.

New York Philharmonic Announces Lineup of Emerging Composers as Part of NY Phil Biennial
by Louisa Brady - Jun 4, 2014


The New York Philharmonic and American Composers Orchestra (ACO), in collaboration with ACO's EarShot: the National Orchestra Composition Discovery Network, announce the selection of three works by emerging composers to receive premieres this week by the New York Philharmonic as part of the inaugural NY PHIL BIENNIAL. Julia Adolphe's Dark Sand, Sifting Light will receive its World Premiere June 5, conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert; Andrew McManus's Strobe will receive its World Premiere June 6, conducted by Matthias Pintscher; and Max Grafe's Bismuth: Variations for Orchestra will receive its World Premiere June 7, conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert.

The New York Phil and ACO Announce 13 Composers Whose Original Scores Have Been Chosen as a Part of NY PHIL BIENNIAL
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2014


The New York Philharmonic and American Composers Orchestra (ACO), in collaboration with ACO's EarShot: the National Orchestra Composition Discovery Network, announce the selection of 13 emerging composers from an international pool of more than 400 applicants from seven countries and 37 states ranging in age from 9 to 84, whose original scores for orchestra have been chosen for readings and performances by the Philharmonic and ACO as part of the inaugural NY PHIL BIENNIAL.

Les Saisons Russes du XX1e Siecle Bring CLEOPATRA and More to London Coliseum, Now thru July 20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2013


Andris Liepa, former Bolshoi Ballet star turned ballet entrepreneur, is to return to the London Coliseum with his company Les Saisons Russes du XX1e Siecle from today, July 16th to July 20th 2013.

Les Saisons Russes du XX1e Siecle to Bring CLEOPATRA and More to London Coliseum, July 16-20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013


Andris Liepa, former Bolshoi Ballet star turned ballet entrepreneur, is to return to the London Coliseum with his company Les Saisons Russes du XX1e Siecle from July 16th to July 20th 2013.

Houston Ballet Presents LA BAYADERE, Now thru 3/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2013


From tonight, February 21-March 3, 2013, Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch's La Bayadere ('The Temple Dancer'), a historic classic staged by Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch and set in royal India of the past.

Houston Ballet to Present LA BAYADERE, 2/21-3/3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2013


From February 21-March 3, 2013, Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch's La Bayadère ('The Temple Dancer'), a historic classic staged by Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch and set in royal India of the past.

East Lynne Theater Company Presents IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE, Now thru 10/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2012


'Ninety-seven percent of the public believe what they're told, and what they're told is what the other chap's been told - and the fellow who told him read it somewhere,' announces marketing maven Ambrose Peale to would-be businessman Rodney Martin in 'It Pays to Advertise.' The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents this screwball comedy from tonight, September 19 through October 13, with an 8:00 p.m. curtain. It is the usual Wednesday through Saturday schedule, except there is no show on Wednesday, October 3, and an added show on Sunday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, September 19 is an after-show opening night party at Aleathea's Restaurant at The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street, where patrons have the opportunity to mingle with actors and fellow theater lovers while indulging in complimentary hors d'oeuvres. There is an after-show Q&A with the cast and director on Friday, September 28, and on Friday, October 12, is an American Sign Language interpreted performance.

East Lynne Theater Company Presents IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE, 9/19-10/13
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2012


'Ninety-seven percent of the public believe what they're told, and what they're told is what the other chap's been told - and the fellow who told him read it somewhere,' announces marketing maven Ambrose Peale to would-be businessman Rodney Martin in 'It Pays to Advertise.' The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents this screwball comedy from September 19 through October 13, with an 8:00 p.m. curtain. It is the usual Wednesday through Saturday schedule, except there is no show on Wednesday, October 3, and an added show on Sunday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, September 19 is an after-show opening night party at Aleathea's Restaurant at The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street, where patrons have the opportunity to mingle with actors and fellow theater lovers while indulging in complimentary hors d'oeuvres. There is an after-show Q&A with the cast and director on Friday, September 28, and on Friday, October 12, is an American Sign Language interpreted performance.

Trinity Rep Now Enrolling For Young Actors Summer Institute
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 2, 2012


Trinity Rep's Education Department will once again provide students the opportunity to spend the summer exploring a world of creativity and theater under the instruction of Rhode Island's most knowledgeable theater professionals. Enrollment is now open for both the Young Actors Summer Institute (YASI), which offers classes for grades 5-12 and for YASI Jr., a week-long program for grades 1-4. The YASI class for grades 8-9 is at capacity, but interested students can be placed on a wait list. Additionally, spaces are still available for the Young Actors Studio and Lifelong Learning spring sessions, which include classes for grades 4-12, as well as selections for adult actors and theater enthusiasts.

Frick Portico Gallery Opens with Exhibition of Promised Gift of Meissen Porcelain
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 15, 2011


On December 13, visitors to The Frick Collection will be able to enjoy a new gallery-the first major addition to the museum's display spaces in nearly thirty-five years.

HAIRSPRAY, VIBRATOR PLAY et al. Play San Diego Rep in '10-'11
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 12, 2010


SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE is thrilled to announce the 2010 -2011 Season, an exciting lineup of multicultural works that exemplify the REP's mission to produce intimate, exotic, provocative theatre.

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