Top Picks: James Bay's 'Chaos and the Calm,' the Berlin Philharmonic at the movies, and more
Shining songwriter
When a performer becomes immensely popular, there鈥檚 usually a very good reason why. Singer/songwriter/heartthrob James Bay is a case in point. , showcasing his beguiling, stirring, heart-on-sleeve songwriting, catapulted the young Brit to the top of the pop and indie charts last year, with no descent in sight. Bay was the tall, lanky, hatted duet partner of another rising star, Tori Kelly, at this year鈥檚 Grammys, and they wowed the audience with their passion, precision, and singing chops.
For your movie list
Two of the most acclaimed films of 2015 (both of which were nominees for the Oscar for best picture) will be available on DVD and Blu-ray March 15. Heartwarming and vibrant tells the story of an Irish woman (Saoirse Ronan) who comes to America. And (starring 海角大神 Bale and Steve Carell) is entertaining and surprisingly easy to follow considering it tells the story of the complex factors that led to the 2008 financial collapse in the United States.
Museum pocket guide
Looking for an educational spot to visit while on your next family trip or 鈥渟taycation鈥� in the US? The app lets you choose a city and then scroll through a list of museums, art galleries, and historical and cultural sites. Addresses, hours, and admission prices are included as well as a link to the website of each location. The app costs 99 cents. Check it out at www.museumgo.co/app.php.
British TV
Missing 鈥淒ownton Abbey鈥� already? Check out what else international TV has to offer with the streaming service , which offers recent programs such as 鈥淔oyle鈥檚 War鈥� as well as older acclaimed shows such as the 1970s adaptation of 鈥淧oldark.鈥� Users can opt for a 30-day free trial, a monthly membership for $4.99, or a yearly subscription for $49.99.
Big-screen culture
Fathom Events has two interesting offerings for the month of March. On March 19, moviegoers can see the Berlin Philharmonic at work with the feature 鈥淭he Beethoven Project,鈥� which shows the orchestra tackling two of the composer鈥檚 most famous symphonies. On March 20, celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Ten Commandments by experiencing its epic scenes on the big screen. Check for a participating theater near you at .
