Holiday Reads Round Up: Memoirs of Triumph, Survival, Growth

From the backwoods of North Carolina to the storied halls of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, eight authors present triumphant journeys after hitting bottom, each summoning the courage to rebuild, finding peace in their existence.

91st Oscar Producers Announce First Round of Celebrity Presenters

Awkwafina, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg, Brie Larson, Jennifer Lopez, Amy Poehler and Charlize Theron are among the first Academy Awards presenters announced by Oscar® producer Donna Gigliotti, and co-producer and director Glenn Weiss.  

Aussies Suffer Loss of Innocence with Compounded Tragedies

Australian's are reeling as a string of tragic and deeply distressing events over the past three weeks, beginning with the death of Cricketer Philip Hughes, have propelled the land down under onto the global stage for all the sorrowful and wrong reasons.

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The Cleveland Orchestra Announces 100th Season; Returns to Carnegie Hall; Continues Youth Free Programs

The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst have announced details of the upcoming 2017-18 calendar.  The season will be the ensemble's 100th year of concerts and marks the launch of its Second Century.  It is also the 16th year of the Orchestra's acclaimed partnership with Franz Welser-Möst.  

The Lodge Review - A Terrifying Psychological Cult Thriller

The Lodge, from FilmNation Entertainment, presents a mental horror thriller as three snowbound days turn into a battle between good and evil, as the past which never really stays buried, rises from the ashes with a vengeance.

Miami Arts: The Frost Art Museum Opens 2019 With Soul Stirring Truths of Life In America

Two stirring photographic essayists open 2019 at the Frost Art Museum (FIU) capturing two disenfranchised groups; a family’s daily life with the catastrophic Flint Michigan Water Crisis and America’s hidden aging culture of transgender and gender nonconforming people.

The Late Tom Petty Receives Posthumous Honorary Doctor of Music

Rock legend and Gainesville, Florida native Tom Petty can add Doctor to his running list of accolades. The late musician has been recognized by The University of Florida with an honorary Doctor of Music degree.  

Implanted Review – Contemporary Sci-Fi Thriller Delivers on Futuristic Story

Implanted, from Gravitas Venture, presents a modern-day science fiction meets Big Pharma as bio-meter implantation is set to revolution the healthcare industry and a group of test subjects are recruited to determine the programs viability.

California Philharmonic Moves Forward as Local 47 Musicians Union Issues Statement of Support for New Owner Pasadena Entertainment

Pasadena - With the dynamic conclusion of California Philharmonic’s 2013 summer season comes exciting news for the world class orchestra. And, as it begins the next phase of its legacy, now owned and operated by Pasadena Entertainment, California Philharmonic is moving full steam ahead with the announcement that both of its summer homes, iconic venues Santa Anita Race Track and Walt Disney Concert Hall, are on board for 2014 and beyond. 

The VICTOR of Outdoor Concerts Announces California Philharmonic’s Final Outdoor Season; Orchestra To Continue Performing At Walt Disney Concert Hall

Maestro Victor Vener returns to conduct the 2016 Cal Phil line-up boasting three spectacular Saturday evening concerts outside and Under the Dome at Santa Anita Race Track and four cool Sunday afternoon matinées at Walt Disney Concert Hall. 

Abingdon Theatre Company Virtual Festival of Short Plays

Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Artistic Director) has announced casting for their 3rd annual Virtual Festival of Short Plays; a festival set to shed light on stories written by BIPOC playwrights via Abingdon's YouTube channel.