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The Lively One tells the unlikely story of a racing legend who captured multiple records and led Ford Motor Company to national prominence during the “golden age” of drag racing. In 1962, Dick Brannan, a virtually unknown driver, showed up at the Detroit Dragway in a Ford Galaxie to compete against some of the biggest names and fastest cars in drag racing.

The Lively One tells the unlikely story of the racing legend Dick Brannan.
How did a relative of the red panda end up in North America?
The Gary Civic Orchestra, Nicolas Orbovich, Luke Eliot, and For The Love of Art.
Whitney explores the power of hard work and perseverance, reminding us of our own dreams.
Hammond Arts & Performance Academy, Chesterton Art Center, & Dancexcel.
George tries to make electricity using dialysis tubing, toilet parts, and a baby turbine.
How did the competition of spiders vs insects drive them both into the air?