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George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead was Originally Released to U.S. Theaters (1979) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Apr 13, 1979

George A. Romero’s cult classic 1978 zombie thriller Dawn of the Dead is the second film in Romero’s series of zombie films. Dawn of the Dead contains no characters or settings from the preceding film Night of the Living Dead, but chronicles the larger-scale effects of a zombie apocalypse on society. In the film, a ….

Tropicana Resort Las Vegas Closes its Doors Forever (2024) | Business Closures | Apr 2, 2024

Bally’s, owners of The Tropicana since 2022, reached an agreement with the Oakland Athletics baseball team to demolish the Tropicana, making way for a baseball stadium on nine acres of the site, and a new resort bearing the Bally’s name on the remaining land. The Tropicana is scheduled to close on April 2, 2024 and ….

Tropicana Resort Las Vegas Opening Day (1957) | Launches and Openings | Apr 4, 1957

The Tropicana was conceived by Ben Jaffe, part owner of the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. In 1955, Jaffe came to Las Vegas and bought the vacant property that would become the site of the Tropicana, planning for the Tropicana to be the finest hotel in Las Vegas. M. Tony Sherman of Miami was the ….

The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Apr 19, 2024

Based upon declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an action-comedy that tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming. The top-secret combat ….

The Science Behind Pixar Exhibition at Liberty Science Center (2024) | Experiences | Jan 1 - May 5, 2024

Discover a unique look into the Pixar process, and explore the science and technology behind some of the company’s beloved animated films. In The Science Behind Pixar, visitors can explore the tools that artists and computer scientists use to create your favorite animated characters and award-winning films. Step inside a massive, 10,000 square foot exhibition, ….

Monkey Man (2024) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Apr 5, 2024

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed ….

Atlas Obscura Ecliptic Festival (2024) | Experiences, Music Festivals | Apr 5 - Apr 8, 2024

Media and entertainment company Atlas Obscura hosts its second Ecliptic Festival, celebrating the rare total solar eclipse, at Cedar Glades Park, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Atlas Obscura Ecliptic Festival takes place from April 5 to 8, 2024, featuring musical performances and events with artists, philosophers, astronomers, and other speakers —along with unparalleled views of ….

Record Store Day (2024) | Cultural Events, Music Festivals, Vinyl Releases | Apr 20, 2024

Anime Ocean City (2024) | Anime Conventions | Apr 27 - Apr 28, 2024

The First Omen (2024) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Apr 5, 2024

Artist Marco Cochrane Sculpture R-Evolution Outdoor Art Installation at Lincoln Road (2024) | Art Exhibitions | Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2024

Miami Beach outdoor shopping, dining and cultural destination Lincoln Road installed Bliss Project’s “R-Evolution” – a 45-foot-tall, 32,000-pound kinetic sculpture – during Miami Art Week 2023. The towering nude female sculpture was designed by Marco Cochrane. It will be displayed on the 400 Block of Lincoln Road through April 2024. Lincoln Road has many other ….

Civil War (2024) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Apr 26, 2024

Civil War follows events in the United States during the outbreak of a civil war, where government forces attack civilians and journalists are shot in the Capitol. Directed by Alex Garland, Civil War stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Cailee Spaeny.