Woodrow Wilson News

Discovery and Science Channel announced today it will take viewers inside one of the most pivotal moments in space exploration.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will further a cherished legacy of uplifting and uniting audiences across the globe with a free virtual engagement celebrating six decades of Revelations. Extending from December 2 - 31, 2020, the season will feature a variety of special programs each available online for a one-week period and open to all.

When Heather Quinlan was hired by Visible Ink Press in 2018 to write a book on pandemics and how they changed the course of human history-including the beginning of the Renaissance and the start of the middle class-she could not have predicted the imminent rise of COVID.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as 'a vital American cultural ambassador to the world,' is known for uplifting and uniting audiences across the globe with messages of hope as it will this holiday season with a free virtual season from December 2 - December 31, 2020 celebrating six decades of Revelations.

Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation of ARREST!, conceived and Performed by John Fisher. The performance will take place on October 8, 2020 at 8pm for Free!

Somebody Else's Troubles by J.A. English will be released in September. Published by Zimbell House in hardcover (ISBN: 978-1643901145, 398 pages, $32.99) trade paper (ISBN: 978-1643901152, 398 pages, $19.95) and eBook ($6.99) editions, Somebody Else's Troubles will be available where fine books are sold on September 22, 2020.

Veteran NYC writers Carol LaHines, Beverly Gologorsky, and David Dunbar in lively discussion about New York, parenting, and literary writing, hosted by Pen Parentis. This livecast event is online Tuesday September 8th from 7 - 8:15pm, and open to the general public. RSVP is required at penparentis.org/calendar 

Discovery and Science Channel announced today it will capture the incredible live splashdown return of the NASA launch of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft after docking the past two months at the International Space Station (ISS).

The National WWI Museum and Memorial commemorates the centennial of the 19th Amendment, prohibiting the denial of voting rights on account of gender, with a new exhibition dedicated to telling the story of the women's suffrage movement.

My school's continued embrace of traditions seemed to be what made Princeton special and set it apart from other universities. 

The Broad Stage presents the Red Hen Press Poetry Hour, a recurring digital program, the first for both organizations, via The Broad Stage's Facebook Live. The Saturday, April 11 program at 8:00 p.m. features Richard Blanco, selected by President Barack Obama as the fifth presidential inaugural poet, as well as Francisco Aragón, former City Poet Laureate of West Hollywood Kim Dower, Blas Falconer, and Vandana Khanna reading selections live, with featured pre-recorded videos by Tess Taylor and Gaylord Brewer.

The Spreckels Organ Society will present an All Bach Celebration concert in honor of Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday (1685-1750). Celebrate with San Diego Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez on Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park.

History At Play has garnered nationwide attention for their immersive, living history performances chronicling the lives of legendary women who changed society. The company's newest ensemble production, How Long Must We Wait?, celebrates the men and women on the front lines of the Women's Suffrage Movement. Written and Produced by History At Play's Founder and Artistic Director Judith Kalaora to celebrate the Suffrage Centennial in 2020, How Long Must We Wait? brings you the heroic voices of those who struggled for human rights.

Kids of all ages will see democracy in action during the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids (WST for Kids) musical production of GRACE FOR PRESIDENT. From February 1 - 9, see the popular children's book about a school's mock election come to life on the historic Walnut stage!

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company in association with The Constellation Project will present the World Premiere of ray gun say0nara, a sci-fi play with songs written by Steven Mark Tenney, directed by Janet Bentley at The New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014), December 4-22. Performances will be on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm, Thursday, December 5 at 7pm, Saturday, December 7 at 3pm, Sunday, December 8 at 7pm, Monday, December 9 at 7pm, Wednesday, December 11 at 7pm, Saturday, December 14 at 7pm, Sunday, December 15 at 3pm, Monday, December 16 at 7pm, Friday, December 20 at 7pm, Saturday, December 21 at 3pm, and Sunday, December 22 at 3pm.

Sundance Institute's Theatre Program will support three ambitious new works for the stage, and their four women creators, at this year's two-week Theatre Lab at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA). The Lab, which runs from November 10 to November 24th, will feature the concentrated and abundant time and resources, including individual casting from a dedicated acting company and daily rehearsals, that has long been a signature of Sundance's Labs.

For the first time ever in cutting-edge LED 3D, experience America's most breathtaking natural wonders and bustling cities, paired with live classical and contemporary compositions played live by the Utah Symphony led by Utah Symphony Associate Conductor Conner Gray Covington. This one-night special event will be held on November 19th commemorating the 100th anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson establishing Zion National Park. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased at utahsymphony.org or by calling 801-533-6683.

A history lesson with music is the perfect way to describe 'Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie,' that is now playing at the Ivoryton Playhouse through November 10. There's no need for sepia toned distance as this work covers the ups and downs of Guthrie's journeys and songs. With a marvelous cast of four, led by co-creator David M. Lutken, Guthrie's legacy is given an immediacy and excitement that brings an audience into the heyday of protest music that grew out of what Ken Burns described as 'hillbilly music' in his recent documentary on the country genre.

Author Dawood Ghazanavi has announced the release of his new book, Aafia Unheard: Uncovering the Personal and Legal Mysteries Surrounding FBI's Most Wanted Woman. Scheduled for release by BookBaby on October 24, 2019, the book is already receiving rave reviews from readers and reviewers.

The Dryden Ensemble will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this season, beginning with their Autumn Benefit on Sunday, October 6 at 5 p.m. This special event will hosted by Brian Fix at his historic home, the first of President Woodrow Wilson's residences in Princeton. The evening includes a theatrical entertainment, a?oeAn Eyewitness Guide to Versailles,a?? featuring actors Roberta Maxwell and Paul Hecht, followed by a sumptuous buffet dinner and silent auction. Reservations are required. Tickets cost $150 per person and may be purchased online or by mail.