Showing posts with label pop culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pop culture. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
I Missed Banned Books Week
Connie Schultz wrote this interesting and illuminating piece at Truthout about a banned book incident. Remember to enjoy and fight for the freedom to read.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Star Trek Exhibition Begins Friday
Press release from Business Wire:
STAR TREK® THE EXHIBITION Beams into Hollywood & Highland October 10
Exhibition to Feature Props and Costumes from 2009 Blockbuster Film
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION will open October 10 for an interactive, hands-on limited engagement at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, Calif. Presented by the Event Agency, under license from CBS Consumer Products, the 10,000 square foot touring exhibition contains the world’s most comprehensive collection of authentic Star Trek ships, set recreations, costumes and props from five television series and 11 films spanning more than 40 years. This exhibit includes props and costumes from the 2009 J.J. Abrams directed film Star Trek.
This unparalleled experience enables the public to step inside the Star Trek universe and become active participants in the legacy that has captivated imaginations for generations. Whether it’s sitting on the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise or traveling through space on motion simulators, STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION fully immerses visitors in the legendary adventure that has become synonymous with scientific innovation and ingenuity.
“STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION is the ultimate voyage through a legendary piece of history, giving visitors a first-hand look at the scientific endeavors of the Enterprise crew,” states Brian Bouquet, president of The Event Agency. “This opportunity will go a long way to inspire the next generation to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and motivate everyone to boldly go where no one has gone before.”
Highlights of STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION include:
Props and costumes from the J.J. Abrams directed film, Star Trek.
Capt. Kirk’s chair with a visitor photo opportunity using green screen technology
Recreation of the Engineering Room from the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D
Shinzon’s throne featured in the film Star Trek: Nemesis
Recreation of the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, featured in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Visitors can sit in Jean-Luc Picard’s Captain’s Chair.
A replica of the sickbay from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The ship’s sickbay was the setting for many of the show’s most important scenes.
Recreation of Quark’s Bar from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine featuring live music and special event entertainment.
Tickets for STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION range from $10.50 to $16.50 and can be purchased at the box office or in advance at www.ticketweb.com. The exhibit is open seven days a week: Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, text “Hollywood” to 75309 or call 866-940-3976. The address for the exhibit is 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028.
Visit the STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION fan page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hollywood-CA/Star-Trek-The-Exhibition-in-Hollywood/143005187981?ref=ts. And follow the exhibition on Twitter @StarTrekhwood
STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION is produced by The Event Agency and licensed from CBS Consumer Products. The Event Agency, Inc. is a Southern California entertainment marketing firm specializing in the marketing promotion of touring events. It serves as a one stop shop for clients including: Bodies… The Exhibition, Titanic The Artifact Exhibition, Motor Trend Auto Shows and AMP Live Events. The Event Agency independently produces and tours over 60 events nationally and internationally every year.
STAR TREK® THE EXHIBITION Beams into Hollywood & Highland October 10
Exhibition to Feature Props and Costumes from 2009 Blockbuster Film
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION will open October 10 for an interactive, hands-on limited engagement at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, Calif. Presented by the Event Agency, under license from CBS Consumer Products, the 10,000 square foot touring exhibition contains the world’s most comprehensive collection of authentic Star Trek ships, set recreations, costumes and props from five television series and 11 films spanning more than 40 years. This exhibit includes props and costumes from the 2009 J.J. Abrams directed film Star Trek.
This unparalleled experience enables the public to step inside the Star Trek universe and become active participants in the legacy that has captivated imaginations for generations. Whether it’s sitting on the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise or traveling through space on motion simulators, STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION fully immerses visitors in the legendary adventure that has become synonymous with scientific innovation and ingenuity.
“STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION is the ultimate voyage through a legendary piece of history, giving visitors a first-hand look at the scientific endeavors of the Enterprise crew,” states Brian Bouquet, president of The Event Agency. “This opportunity will go a long way to inspire the next generation to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and motivate everyone to boldly go where no one has gone before.”
Highlights of STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION include:
Props and costumes from the J.J. Abrams directed film, Star Trek.
Capt. Kirk’s chair with a visitor photo opportunity using green screen technology
Recreation of the Engineering Room from the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D
Shinzon’s throne featured in the film Star Trek: Nemesis
Recreation of the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, featured in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Visitors can sit in Jean-Luc Picard’s Captain’s Chair.
A replica of the sickbay from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The ship’s sickbay was the setting for many of the show’s most important scenes.
Recreation of Quark’s Bar from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine featuring live music and special event entertainment.
Tickets for STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION range from $10.50 to $16.50 and can be purchased at the box office or in advance at www.ticketweb.com. The exhibit is open seven days a week: Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, text “Hollywood” to 75309 or call 866-940-3976. The address for the exhibit is 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028.
Visit the STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION fan page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hollywood-CA/Star-Trek-The-Exhibition-in-Hollywood/143005187981?ref=ts. And follow the exhibition on Twitter @StarTrekhwood
STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION is produced by The Event Agency and licensed from CBS Consumer Products. The Event Agency, Inc. is a Southern California entertainment marketing firm specializing in the marketing promotion of touring events. It serves as a one stop shop for clients including: Bodies… The Exhibition, Titanic The Artifact Exhibition, Motor Trend Auto Shows and AMP Live Events. The Event Agency independently produces and tours over 60 events nationally and internationally every year.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
A Man Crush Gone too Far?
Apparently Black male supermodel Tyson Beckford was on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live," and someone called in to the show to ask him, "If you had to spend the night with a man, who would it be and why?" This is how he answered the question:
"I don't actually go that way, though I notice a lot of people think I do. But umm, you know what, if Imma do it, I'm going for [Barack] Obama. If I got with him, I could run the country. If I was that way, Obama, I'd be gunning for you brother! I'd be the one in control. That's if I was that way. Who you gonna go for? Will Smith? Somebody pretty like that? Not to say Obama's not pretty. But I'd go straight for Obama because you got power then. You could run red lights and just wild out. And I'd have Michelle [Obama] hold the camera!"
From AOL Black Voices Buzz.
"I don't actually go that way, though I notice a lot of people think I do. But umm, you know what, if Imma do it, I'm going for [Barack] Obama. If I got with him, I could run the country. If I was that way, Obama, I'd be gunning for you brother! I'd be the one in control. That's if I was that way. Who you gonna go for? Will Smith? Somebody pretty like that? Not to say Obama's not pretty. But I'd go straight for Obama because you got power then. You could run red lights and just wild out. And I'd have Michelle [Obama] hold the camera!"
From AOL Black Voices Buzz.
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