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Top Picks: 'Rostam: Half-Light,' the SkySafari 5 app, and moreCritically acclaimed superhero box-office hit 'Wonder Woman'聽is now available on DVD and Blu-ray, the聽iHandy Carpenter聽app is a valuable companion if you鈥檙e looking to take care of some home improvement projects, and more top picks.
Can immersive theater draw theatergoers?A recent local stage show聽was different from anything one young theatergoer had experienced before. She was no longer a passive member of the audience, but an active participant in the play.
Top Picks: Journeys of Invention app, 'Last Emperor of Mexico,' and moreAdd to the list of intriguing Hollywood romances the behind-the-scenes couple featured in the film 'Harold and Lillian,'聽the classic film 'The Princess Bride' returns to聽the big screen, and more top picks.
Top Picks: 'The Wedding Plan' on DVD and Blu-ray, Ralph Towner's album 'My Foolish Heart,' and moreThe app聽Any.do聽brings together a calendar and a to-do list to make sure you鈥檙e on top of everything,聽be prepared for future weather emergencies聽with the聽Hurricane聽app from the American Red Cross, and more top picks.
Top Picks: Fantastical 2 app, 'Tommy's Honour' on DVD and Blu-ray, and moreThe app聽The Elements by Theodore Gray聽makes the periodic table interactive, musician聽Mondo Cozmo sounds like the grandson of Bob Dylan circa 'Like a Rolling Stone,' or the gifted offspring of 'The Spider from Mars'-era David Bowie, on 'Plastic Soul,' and more top picks.
Top Picks: The Seasonal Food Guide app, 'The Lost City of Z' on DVD and Blu-ray, and more top picksDocumentary master Ken Burns returns with his latest work, 'The Vietnam War,' a NASA video has聽even more about the Aug. 21 solar eclipse that captivated the United States, and more top picks.
Top Picks: Waxahatchee鈥檚 'Out in the Storm,' the movie 'Their Finest,' and moreArtist and photographer聽Jill Bliss聽will change your view of mushrooms with her photos,聽the app聽Circa聽can help you keep track of time zones, and more top picks.
Top Picks: The Science Channel series 'The Planets,' the MotionX-GPS app, and moreThe movie 'Wilson'聽stars Woody Harrelson as a man who discovers he has a teenage daughter,聽the venerable聽Newport Folk Festival聽is a rare opportunity to see some of the best聽groundbreaking female singers live, and more top picks.
Top Picks: 'Frantz' on DVD and Blu-ray, the Yahoo Weather app, and moreWith the app聽Leafsnap, you can take a photo of a leaf and the app will identify it for you,聽head to YouTube to check out Winston Churchill鈥檚 remarks, commonly known as his 鈥淲e shall fight on the beaches鈥� speech, if you enjoyed 'Dunkirk,' and more top picks.
Mass. event brings dance out of the theaterEarlier this summer, the Somerville Arts Council (SAC) produced 鈥淒ancing in the Streets,鈥� a series of free outdoor dance performances created in 2013 in support of the local dance community.聽
Top Picks: Netflix's 'Daughters of Destiny,' Public Service Broadcasting's 'Every Valley,' and moreThe story of 'Beauty and the Beast'聽is back with a new live-action adaptation, the Surfline app gives you聽information about conditions before you go, and more top picks.
Top Picks: Charly Bliss's 'Guppy,' National Geographic's video of a feather star, and moreIn PBS鈥檚 'Ireland鈥檚 Wild Coast,' cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson explores everything from the impressive Skellig Rocks to the various wildlife that can be seen in the beautiful area, the classic story of King Kong gets an interesting update with the movie 'Kong: Skull Island,' and more top picks.
Top Picks: The Wood Brothers' 'Live at the Barn,' the movie 'The Sense of an Ending,' and moreFans of Mozart can add a visual component to their enjoyment with a video by filmmaker Matthew Rycroft titled 'Siege of聽Salzburg,' the聽Komoot app聽can help you plan the best path for an outdoor adventure, and more top picks.
Exhibit offers look at the age of the ocean liner'Ocean Liners: Glamour, Speed, and Style' traces the dramatic changes in their development, from 'hazardous' early steam-powered vessels to symbols of national identity to luxuriant playgrounds.聽
Top Picks: PBS's 'Weekend in Havana,' Richard Russo's 'Trajectory,' and moreThe聽ParkMe app聽lists prices, shows availability, and in some cases lets you book a parking spot ahead of time, Hudson's album of the same name brings together聽four of the world鈥檚 greatest musical improvisers, and more top picks.
Top Picks: Phoenix's 'Ti Amo,' HBO's 'The Words That Built America,' and moreThe Bulgarian History Podcast聽provides a deep dive into the history of the Balkan nation, director Raoul Peck uses James Baldwin鈥檚 writing for his documentary 'I Am Not Your Negro,' and more top picks.
Damien Hirst returns with art exploring mythologyAt this Venice art exhibit,聽barnacles, sea fans, and myriad coral stud and enshroud bronze deities, triumphant warriors, and even an occasional Walt Disney character.
Top Picks: The Smithsonian Channel's 'First Ladies Revealed,' the Fresh Air app, and more'The LEGO Batman Movie' features the return of hit 'LEGO' character Batman, singer Ariana Grande聽brought together artists including Chris Martin of Coldplay, Katy Perry, and Miley Cyrus to perform a benefit concert in Manchester, England, and more top picks.
Top Picks: The Netflix documentary 'Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower,' the Skyview app, and moreAsghar Farhadi's Oscar-winning film 'The Salesman' is available on DVD and Blu-ray, Fathom Events brings Studio Ghibli films back to theaters, and more top picks.
Artists team up with planners for urban changeArtists are experienced at gathering diverse voices, celebrating local history, and connecting with communities. Planners want to do that better.
