Los Angeles, CA - If you recently noticed that a relatively obscure musical instrument known as the theremin has been featured in media more frequently, you are not alone. In fact, the otherworldly sound of the theremin has been experiencing an unprecedented surge in popular media over the past year, with usage in at least … Continue reading Powerful Theremin Lobby Pressures Media Producers
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Howard University Reimagines “The Sound of Music” with All-Black Cast
Washington, D.C. - Howard University's Department of Theatre Arts has announced an innovative production of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "The Sound of Music," featuring an all-Black student cast in a bold reimagining of the classic tale. The production, set to premiere next month at the Ira Aldridge Theater, maintains the original Austrian setting … Continue reading Howard University Reimagines “The Sound of Music” with All-Black Cast
Restaurant Balloon Artist Wins MacArthur Genius Grant
Plano, TX - Sandra "The Balloon Whisperer" Chen, who earned her living making balloon swords, flowers, and other items at a local Bennigan's restaurant, has been named among this year's MacArthur Fellowship recipients, becoming the first restaurant performer to receive the prestigious $800,000 "genius grant." Chen's artistic journey began fifteen years ago at children's birthday … Continue reading Restaurant Balloon Artist Wins MacArthur Genius Grant


