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Fan Groups Invade Wizard World Philadelphia: Browncoats and Jedi Knights and Ghostbusters, Oh, My!
More than 20 fan groups, from role playing, podcaster, sci fi, superhero and re-creation organizations will be on hand at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 31 – June 3 at Pennsylvania Convention Center. - May 19, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Posts a Record Opening Day at the Races
It was an auspicious beginning for racing this year at Presque Isle Downs & Casino as a large (1,295) enthusiastic crowd showed up to usher in the 6th season of live thoroughbred racing on May 15. Total wagering on the 8-race card reached a record high of $835,861.91, an increase of 43% from... - May 18, 2012 - MTR
Writers Fink, Hoffman, Karageorge, Shmailo in Greenwich Village Saturday Evening May 19th
The Greek-American Writers’ Association presents four poets, Tom Fink, Roxanne Hoffman, Penelope Karageorge & Larissa Shmailo, Saturday evening May 19th, at The Cornelia Street Cafe in Greenwich Village. - May 18, 2012 - Poets Wear Prada
Ukrainian American Composer Virko Baley in New York City This May at the Cornelia Street Cafe
Highly acclaimed Ukrainian American composer, conductor, and pianist Virko Baley in concert, Monday evening May 28, at The Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia Street in Greenwich Village. Sneak preview of mono-opera "Not Medea" plus selections from Baley’s "Emily Dickinson Songbooks," "Et lux perpetua," and other works. For more informaton and reservations, please call 212.989.9319. - May 18, 2012 - ComposersCollaborative Inc.
Farmers & Merchants Bank Sponsors Summer Stage Country Concert Benefiting Pathways to Independence
Get your honky-tonk on with Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) this Memorial Day weekend to benefit Pathways to Independence, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, healthcare, therapy and mentoring for young women victimized by abuse and neglect. Hosted by “Friends of... - May 18, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Erie Art Museum Will Celebrate the Diversity of the City at Summer Fundraiser
The Erie Art Museum’s summer fundraiser, pARTy on the Patio, is back for the second year, this time celebrating a “Summer in the City” theme. The “urban garden” party is scheduled for Friday, June 29th from 7 to 11 p.m. on the Museum’s 5th Street patio. Last... - May 17, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
The Ted Williams Project Announces Release of "A Golden Voice" at the Live Local! Columbus Kick Off Party
The kick-off party for the re-branded local magazine Live Local! Columbus will be taking place at The Bluestone, located at 583 E. Broad St., on Thursday, May 24th at 6pm. Columbus’s own Ted Williams, the man with the golden voice, will make a special personal appearance. Mr. Williams is... - May 17, 2012 - The Bluestone
Chris Hemsworth, Stan Lee, "Star Trek" Captains Q&A's, Screenings, Comedy, Evening Parties to Highlight Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con Programming
A jam-packed schedule of programming at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con includes Q&As with Chris Hemsworth, Stan Lee, four "Star Trek" Captains, screenings and more, May 31 – June 3 at Pennsylvania Convention Center. - May 17, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair is Coming This Weekend
May 19 - 20, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Main Street in downtown Sarasota Join Us for a Juried outdoor craft showcase with Original crafts - Handmade in America,unique and affordable gift items. - May 17, 2012 - Howard Alan Events
ORT America ''Lunch with an Artistic View" Raises $124,000 for Science Education in Israel
ORT America is Jewish organization committed to strengthening communities throughout the world by educating people against all odds and obstacles. A division of ORT, ORT America supports a global network of schools and training programs that reach throughout the United States, Latin America, Israel, Europe, the Baltic and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Africa, fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of over 300,000 people in over 60 countries every year. www.ORTamerica.com - May 16, 2012 - ORT America
Oklahoma Queen Takes Throne at Palace Istanbul by Storm
While 007, cast and his crew are filming all around Istanbul today, preparations are underway for a royal evening. - May 15, 2012 - Demetra George
Sunset Walk & Shop
An event featuring Food Trucks, Fashion Trucks, and 20 of LA's emerging artists and designers. Join hundreds of Los Angeles's most fashion-forward men and women for a Sunday afternoon of dream shopping on the Sunset Strip, featuring the latest in fashion, beauty and emerging trends, great music, giveaways, and a bloggers lounge. - May 15, 2012 - Walk and shop group
Huntsville Museum to Present The Red Clay Survey with 80 Works by 61 Artists Representing 10 Southern States
The Huntsville Museum of Art is pleased to present "The Red Clay Survey: 2012 Exhibition of Contemporary Southern Art," which opens to the public Sunday, May 20. Red Clay Survey is a recurring juried exhibition open to established and emerging artists in 11 Southern states. In its 11th presentation, it will be on view through September 16, 2012. - May 14, 2012 - Huntsville Museum of Art
Ohio Idol Announces the Live Audition Location and It All Begins in 21 Days
Statewide singing competition for residents of Ohio that are 12 years of age or older. - May 14, 2012 - Ohio Idol
Yorkville Diner Offers Customers a Side of Poetry with Their Meals
Popular Yorkville neighborhood diner features poetry night, hosted by local writer Peter Chelnick, the second Monday of each month. Gracie’s Corner Diner, 352 East 86th Street on the southwest corner of First Avenue. Sign up for the open reading at 6:45 PM. Reading from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM. No cover, but a food/drink purchase is required. Take the 4, 5 or 6 train to East 86th Street and Lexington Avenue. The diner is a short walk from the station. - May 13, 2012 - Poets Wear Prada
Roster of New York Celebrity Guest Hosts Unite in an Unprecedented Charity Event for Bullying.org with the Founder Bill Belsey
The first annual Manhattan Anti-Bullying Gala will be held at the Flatiron Districts hottest social club, SPiN on Friday, May 18th, 2012 beginning at 10pm. Musical hosts, Celebrity DJ Ambition, DJ Ravi B. DJ Billy Got It, and DJ Akshay are spinning the hottest music we have today with special... - May 13, 2012 - Culinary Bad Boy Productions
ML Athletics Bootcamps 8 Week Fat Blitz Get Away Contest in Danvers, Billerica, Woburn, Malden, Burlington, MA, May 12th, 2012
Are you sick and tired of being tired? Are you sick of being unmotivated to lose weight and get fit? Are you really unhappy with your size, shape or weight? Are you ready to feel like a champion? Do you want to get fit and get lean? Are you absolutely ready to live a happy and healthy life? ML... - May 12, 2012 - ML Athletics
Odyne Systems, LLC Participates in Nation’s First Traditional Parade Powered by Advanced Energy
Ford F-750 Chassis Featuring an Odyne Hybrid Power System Showcased in 83rd Annual Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, Drawing 100,000 Attendees - May 12, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Global Business Development Center Announces the Addition of Actor Jorge Pallo to Speaker List & New Workshops to Existing Entrepreneurship Program for Artists
"From Starving to Striving" The Business Side of Art a South Florida based program that focuses on developing the business skills of artists announces a revised 2nd Quarter Program Schedule and once again an impressive list of program speakers which will now include Actor Jorge-Luis Pallo. - May 12, 2012 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Secret Room Events and Hawaiian Tropic® Will Host 2012 MTV Movie Awards Style Celebrity Gift Suite in Honor of the 2012 MTV Movie Awards
Secret Room Events are proud to present a Caribbean Style Retreat in honor of the 2012 MTV Movie Awards. Secret Room Events luxury celebrity gift suite will take place at The SLS Hotel, a luxury hotel in Beverly Hills on May 31 2012 from 11AM to 6PM. - May 12, 2012 - SecretRoomEvents
Culinary Bad Boy and Whole Foods Unite in the Healthy Futures Initiative
Culinary Bad Boy, Chef Chris Nirschel is known for being an innovator and the first in his craft to unite food, fashion & entertainment. Chef Nirschel introduces a new platform in encouraging healthy eating through fun interactive demonstrations in his hometown Boston, Massachusetts. Chef Nirschel will instruct Boston’s Youth on May 14th followed by the Adult demonstration on May 16th at Bellingham Whole Foods Market for The Healthy Futures Initiative. - May 12, 2012 - Culinary Bad Boy Productions
Michigan’s Largest Antique & Collectible Festival Will be Hosting the Michigan Vietnam Memorial Wall on June 2-3
Michigan Antique Festival is proud to announce the addition of the Michigan Vietnam Memorial Wall to the June 2nd – 3rd Festival at the Midland County Fairgrounds. - May 11, 2012 - Michigan Antique Festivals
Donnie C Releases Latest Singles; Performs May 19th at Mt. Sinai Church
Growing up in a troubled community, Donnie C utilized his passion and channeled his gift in music to block out all the negative that surrounded him. Donnie C hid in the shadows of his gift, singing and writing as a child. After 10 years of being away from home Donnie C decides that he wants to debut his music career back home. His new singles are Shelter From the Storm and Marching Up to Zion off of his master piece forthcoming album "Getting to know you"(Free). - May 11, 2012 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
Buy Me a Drink App to Launch in Asia on May 16 at the Butter Factory
Location-based nightlife socializing App Buy Me a Drink (BMD) is set to launch to the Asian market on May 16th at Singapore Superclub - The Butter Factory. - May 11, 2012 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Operation Kidsafe - Free Child Safety Event, Wichita, KS
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - May 11, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Be-The Boutique - Where Fun, Food, Fashion and Fancy Meet
Be-The Boutique and Scouts Treats join forces for a Mother's Day Celebration. - May 11, 2012 - Be-The Boutique
The CityKids Foundation Announces Spring Benefit: Conquer All
Host Committee, Wendy Finerman, Nick Cannon, Goldie Hawn, John Leguizamo, Daniel Sunjata, and Malik Yoba. Master of Ceremonies, Kelly Beaty and Shannon Lanier. - May 11, 2012 - The CityKids Foundation
Michigan Antique Festival Adds MSU & CMU Interior Design Competition Using Items Found at the Festival
The Michigan Antique & Collectible Festivals have added MSU & CMU Interior Design Students to compete in a unique contest to earn $3000.00 in scholarships. Students will hunt through the festival and gather items from over 1000 antique dealers to use in decorating rooms. Guests to the festival will vote for the best design. - May 10, 2012 - Michigan Antique Festivals
Singer/Songwriter Tina Malia Releases New Single & Video "The Lost Frontier"
In preparation for debuting her highly anticipated pop/electronic album “The Lost Frontier” next month, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Tina Malia premiered her first single and title track worldwide today, which can be purchased exclusively from her on-line store... - May 10, 2012 - Tina Malia
The "Princess Chambers" Arrives at the Brooklyn Marriott
Designer gowns, teenage girls and the most anticipated event of the year – senior prom! On Saturday, May 12, 2012, young fashionistas from all over the New York area will descend on the Brooklyn Marriott for the 4th annual Princess Chamber’s “Prom Boutique!” Founded by... - May 10, 2012 - Princess Chambers
Internationally Celebrated Charlotte Artist Donates $3000 Painting to Business Alliance Rally Raffle
Stefan Duncan’s original impressionistic painting “Lady Tree Dancer” will be awarded the raffle winner at the Women's Power Networking Business Alliance Rally in Raleigh. A portion of the events’ proceeds will benefit Alzheimers. - May 10, 2012 - Women's Power Networking
BMW Motorcycle Owners to Converge in Yosemite & California's Gold Country for Unparalleled Riding & Events at 40th Annual 49er Rally, May 24-28, 2012 in Mariposa CA
This Memorial Day weekend (May 24-28) BMW riders from all over the west, converge in Mariposa CA for the BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California's 40th anniversary celebration of the 49er Rally, named for California's historic gold country. BMW NorCal is the oldest chartered BMW club in California. - May 09, 2012 - BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California
Superior Grocers Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary at Oxnard Location with Big Car Giveaway and School Donations
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will be celebrating its one year anniversary at its Oxnard location on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. The anniversary event will be a huge celebration for the community that includes the raffle of a 2012 Chevy Sonic car, televisions, game consoles, food samples and entertainment. Donations to three local Oxnard schools will also be given. - May 09, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Racing Season to Begin at Presque Isle Downs & Casino May 15
Thoroughbred racing begins May 15 at Presque Isle Downs & Casino at 5:25 pm. - May 09, 2012 - MTR
Lee, Deodato Jr., Pérez, Capullo Among 250+ Talented Creators at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
Stan Lee, Mike Deodato Jr., George Pérez and Greg Capullo are among more than 250 talented comics creators scheduled to attend 2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 31 – June 3 at Pennsylvania Convention Center. - May 09, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
Global "EXPOSURE Concert: Because Love Shouldn't Hurt" Returns for 3rd Year
What came as an inspiring dream to a survivor of domestic violence has become a beautiful global reality in her quest to expose it. Some are traveling from other states to be a part of this 3-day free music-fest to expose domestic violence. - May 09, 2012 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Jalea Headlines Big Cinco de Mayo Bash at Paco Joe’s This Weekend
South Houston premiere party place puts together party fit for a king to commemorate the annual celebration. - May 06, 2012 - Paco Joe's Grill & Cantina
PoKos Magical Sweepstakes Tour Rides Cinco de Mayo Into Miami
Miami, FL – 6 May 2012—The PoKos Magical Sweepstakes Tour rode into Miami yesterday to promote the city’s Cinco de Mayo celebration of the country’s Mexican heritage and pride through PoKos’ exciting social-sharing products and its Magical $5K Sweepstakes. - May 06, 2012 - PoKos Communications Corp.
New Mexico Womens Chorus Announces Charity Benefit Concert
" ...Changing the world one song at a time..." The New Mexico Women's Chorus is a non-Profit Charity sponsored by the Turquoise Trail Performing Arts, Inc. and the New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charity. - May 05, 2012 - New Mexico Gay Mens Chorus
Ideas Come Alive at Vivid Sydney
NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner has announced details of the 18-day Vivid Ideas program (25 May - 11 June 2012) consisting of creative industry and public events that will focus on creative ideas, discussion and collaboration. - May 05, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
Art Around Adams 2012 is Set for June 2
Art Around Adams 2012 is a 2 Mile Music & Art Walk with 8 stages, 75+ impromptu galleries, special guests (including Mayor Jerry Sanders and Councilmenber Todd Gloria), live music/performance art, and a "Comedy Trolley" feat. the funniest comedians. - May 05, 2012 - Exodus Studios
Thomas the Tank Engine Event is Coming to Peninsula, Ohio
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to host Day Out with Thomas train rides this month - May 05, 2012 - TrainTraveling.com
Missouri MUFON Hosts Conference to Cover the Kansas City UFO Flap
The Missouri chapter of the Mutual UFO Network will hold the High Strangeness in Missouri conference on May 20, 2012 to address the UFO Flap in Kansas City, Missouri in 2011 and other strange events in the state. - May 04, 2012 - Missouri MUFON/ UnX Media
Mano River States Upbeat Throughout Week-Long Celebration of World Press Freedom Day in Monrovia
Media Professionals from Sierra Leone and Côte d’Ivoire join their Liberian counterparts to celebrate gains and demand full freedom of the press in a week-long celebration of World Press Freedom Day. - May 04, 2012 - UNESCO ANTENNA OFFICE, MONROVIA
Child Safety Event Free for the Community in Mason City, IA
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life-saving safety information. - May 03, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Wilmington, NC Local Event Site Soon to be National
Wilmington, North Carolina-based event site, ListMyEvent.com, is both local and national. It acts as a local event site but can be used anywhere in the USA. Users benefit from a Free public URL (listmyevent.com/my/example), phone apps, and many other beneficial features... all for free. - May 03, 2012 - ListMyEvent.com
Space Walk Offers Business Adventure for Military Veterans
Space Walk Interactive is providing business adventures for military veterans at a discounted rate through July 4, 2012. - May 03, 2012 - Space Walk Interactive
Grandstand Ink 1st Annual Arizona Dream Machines
Konnected Entertainment Proudly Present the Grandstand Ink 1st Annual Arizona Dream Machines on Saturday May 12th. They invite you to join the festivities at the Glendale Park n' Swap located at 6112 North 56th Ave in Glendale, AZ 85301. - May 02, 2012 - Grandstand Ink
Grammy Winning Artist Mya to Perform May 27 at Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts
Station Avenue Productions, part of The asterism* Group and appointed by Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts in the Poconos to coordinate and manage entertainment and event experiences, announces Grammy winning artist Mya will perform at the beautiful Pocono venue Sunday, May 27. Tickets to see Mya... - May 02, 2012 - Station Avenue Productions, part of The asterism* Group
Stellar Entertainers Targeting Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts
Station Avenue Productions, part of The asterism* Group and appointed by Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts in the Poconos, announce a stellar lineup of performers targeting Cove Haven. - May 02, 2012 - Station Avenue Productions, part of The asterism* Group