Latest Articles About Makers on PBS
Boston Children's Museum Hosts Mini Maker Faire Event, 7/23
by Christina Mancuso - June 30, 2016 Boston Children's Museum announced that major sponsors have signed on for the first Boston Mini Maker Faire event on Saturday July 23, 2016. Sponsors include Google, CBS4 Boston, National Grid, Velcro Companies, Autodesk, Vertex, MAKE Magazine. A diverse group of 'Makers' will inspire and inform vis...
Gary Busey and Paul Sorvino Attend Sunscreen Film Fest in St. Petersburg
by TV News Desk - April 30, 2016 Sunscreen Film Festival -- the longest running mainstream film festival in Tampa Bay -- has announced celebrity guest appearances by Gary Busey and Paul Sorvino, with other notable film MAKERS and directors from Lionsgate and other major entertainment companies expected during the 2016 Festival....
Carrie Underwood/Sam Hunt & More Duets Announced for 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2016 The Recording Academy® has announced a series of duets by GRAMMY nominees James Bay and Tori Kelly, nominees Andra Day and Ellie Goulding, and nominee Sam Hunt with seven-time GRAMMY Award winner and current nominee Carrie Underwood that will take place during THE 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS....
2016 GRAMMY AWARD Nominations to Be Announced 12/7
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2015 The Recording Academy turned to its official Twitter page today to announce that the 2016 GRAMMY AWARD nominations will be announced on December 7!...
Hundreds of International Professionals Headed to Operadagen Rotterdam
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017 Operadagen Rotterdam is the place to be for opera and music theatre professionals from around the world for 10 days later this month. The festival is a prime opportunity for catching up with the latest developments in the field and to meet up with colleagues, exchange ideas, and gain new inspiration...
Over 2,000 Music Makers to Take Part in 'GRAMMYs in My District' Event
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016 On Wednesday, Oct. 26, more than 2,000 music makers will visit their local legislator's office as part of The Recording Academy's annual GRAMMYs in My District event - music's largest grassroots movement. This advocacy initiative allows Recording Academy members to address important creators' rights...
Sheen Center to Welcome Valerie Smaldone for HIT MAKERS Series
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2016 ?The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture presents a new music and thought series called Hit Makers: Music Icons in Performance and Conversation with Valerie Smaldone. Kicking off Hit Makers is Tommy James of Tommy James and The Shondells on Monday, May 16 at 7:30pm at The Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker St...
Fourth Annual Southwest Maker Fest Invades Downtown Mesa
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017 The fourth annual Southwest Maker Fest (SWMF) will bring over 100 exhibitors, presentations and workshops to downtown Mesa on March 11! The FREE festival engages visitors in exploring all kinds of hands-on creation and ideas, from art and technology to food and DIY projects. ...
Dance/NYC Calls for Integrated Performance Grant Proposals
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2016 Dance/NYC invites self-identified integrated dance makers to submit proposals for grants ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 to support production costs for integrated performance(s) in the New York City area from January 2017 through March 2018....
UCT Drama Theatre-makers Present Directing Scenes at the Arena Theatre
by David Fick - August 13, 2016 The University of Cape Town Drama Department will showcase their graduating class of theatre-makers in four nights of directing scenes. ...
Emmy Winner Mark Burnett to Executive Produce His First-Ever Unscripted Dating Series on FOX
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2016 FOX has ordered 10 episodes of an unscripted dating series from Emmy Award-winning executive producer Mark Burnett (“Survivor,” “The Voice”)....
Family-Friendly Concert, Kidszone Slated for 7th Annual Maker Faire in Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017 Union Station, KCPT and The Bridge have announced a partnership that will introduce a dedicated kidszone and Saturday night concert featuring rhythm and blues musician Anderson East to the 7th Annual Maker Faire Kansas City, June 24 - 25, at Union Station. Both the KCPT kidszone and Saturday night c...
'Start Making! A Guide to Engaging Young People in Maker Activities' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - April 13, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Start Making! offers ways to engage young people all over the world in Maker-inspired activities. Developed by the Clubhouse Network a global network of community-based centers led by Boston's Museum of Science in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab Start Making! shows you how...
Party Band Red Baraat to Play BRIC House This March
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017 BRIC will welcome pioneering Brooklyn-based act Red Baraat to BRIC House on March 9....
HAMILTON, FUN HOME, KING & I Among GRAMMY Nominees for Musical Theater Album!
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2015 The Recording Academy, CBS and Staples Center announce Music's Biggest Night®, THE 58th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®, will return to Los Angeles' STAPLES Center on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016...
Party Band Red Baraat to Play BRIC House This March
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2017 BRIC will welcome pioneering Brooklyn-based act Red Baraat to BRIC House on March 9....
Small-Batchery - Locally Made Gift Boxes to Support Small Businesses
by Marina Kennedy - November 18, 2016 Small Batchery creates channels to support small businesses' locally crafted food products in New York, and ships seasonal subscription boxes starting this holiday season!...
THERE'S A GOOD REASON TO BE ANGRY ON NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY: Angry Orchard and The Doughnut Project Introduce the Angry Fritter
by Marina Kennedy - May 26, 2016 Angry Orchard Cider Company and New York City-based The Doughnut Project have teamed up to bring America's most popular hard cider i and most under-appreciated doughnut variety together into a one-of-a-kind creation on National Doughnut Day: the Angry Fritter....
MSNBC Originals Premieres 'IconocList' Series ft. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dr. Oz & More
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2016 “IconocLIST,” the next series under the MSNBC ORIGINALS banner, is an authoritative celebration of the cultural icons that have shaped the careers of notable American celebrities....
Applications for 9th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Close Monday, 4/17
by A.A. Cristi - April 14, 2017 Applications for the 9th Annual Craft Lake City DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Festival close at midnight on Monday, April 17. Craft Lake City invites all interested makers in the categories of artisan, craft food, vintage vendor, performer, or DIY engineer to apply now....
Subway Celebrates FINDING DORY Release with Collectable 3D Scene-Makers
by Caryn Robbins - June 08, 2016 The highly anticipated Disney film FINDING DORY hits theatres nationwide on Friday, June 17, and SUBWAY® restaurants, the largest Disney-endorsed quick service restaurant (QSR), is celebrating with six collectable Finding Dory 3D scene-makers....
Science Channel Premieres Season Two of ALL-AMERICAN MAKERS Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 04, 2015 From all across the U.S., builders, engineers, carpenters, and more are among the many makers who are using their hands, their wits and their know-how to invent amazing products to expand our everyday experiences....
STAR WARS Launches Most Authentic Line of Prop Replicas Ever Created
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2016 Disney and Lucasfilm today launched Star Wars Collectibles: Ultimate Studio Edition bringing an unprecedented level of authenticity to prop replica products for fans....
The Recording Academy Taps Finn Partners to Boost its Music Advocacy Program
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 09, 2015 The Recording Academy, the only trade association that represents all music creators, including performers, songwriters, and studio professionals, has selected leading independent public relations and public affairs agency Finn Partners to help boost its music advocacy presence on Capitol Hill. This...
Metropolitan Room to Screen Indie Film QUALITY CONTROL 11/6
by Ashlee Latimer - October 09, 2016 'QUALITY CONTROL' indie short film. New York City (11/6/2016) premiere of this powerful short film. A story of 2 people pitted against one another in a battle for life. Meet the film makers at the world famous Metropolitan Room.... |