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DirectRooms.com – Sao Miguel Water Festival Boosts Hotel Trade on 2 February 2012
The Iemanjá Water Festival, one of the most popular folk festivals in all of Spain, is this coming February set to attract thousands of additional visitors to the resort. - January 14, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – 23rd North Sea Festival Brings Visitors to Ostend in February 2012
The 23rd North Sea Festival is this February preparing to welcome visitors from all over Europe to the town of Ostend. The North Sea Festival is organised by the European Alcoholics Anonymous network and acts as a relationship-building and support event for recovering alcoholics. - January 14, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
Penelope Ann Miller & Uggie from the Artist to Announce Nominations for Dog News Daily's 1st Annual Golden Collar Awards
The Artist’s Penelope Ann Miller who plays Doris, the wife of George Valentin and Uggie who plays George’s steadfast best friend in this year’s most nominated film will announce the canine nominees of Dog News Daily’s 1st Annual Golden Collar Awards™ at a press conference on Wednesday morning January 18th at 8am (PT) from Hollywood’s dog hotel to the stars, The D Pet Hotels (1041 N. Highland, Los Angeles, CA, 90038). - January 13, 2012 - Dog News Daily LLC
Hospital Patient Creates Signature Art for Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Butterflies and a bright purple kitten are featured in this year’s signature painting created by Olivia Ramsey of Fort Myers for the 2012 Northern Trust Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest. The painting will be auctioned at the Wine Fest Grand Tasting and Auction on February 25. - January 13, 2012 - Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Winning Artists Return to Naples Invitational Art Fest Art for 15th Annual Show
John Chen and Marcus Thomas, Best of Show winners at the 2011 Naples Invitational Art Fest will return for this year’s two-day juried show on January 28 and 29, 2012 at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. - January 13, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
DirectRooms.com – Vietnam's Hue Welcomes Veterans for Battle of Hue City Memorial This February 2012
The Battle of Hue City, one of the most infamous conflicts of the Vietnam War, is the reason that many US service veterans and their counterparts from the Vietnamese army will be heading for the city again this coming February. - January 13, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
Festivals of Speed to Bring the Finest in Luxury and Automotive Design to St. Petersburg
The Festivals of Speed will return to St. Petersburg March 30th through April 1st. Throughout this anticipated weekend, a rare showcase of vintage and contemporary automotive design, custom-created motorcycles, and high performance boats and yachts will be set amongst lavish receptions, fine wine and spirits tastings, world class entertainment, and more leading up to the large-scale main event on the beautiful St. Petersburg waterfront Sunday. - January 12, 2012 - Festivals of Speed
Grammy-Winner Clare Fischer Hospitalized at 83, Scheduled Grammy Celebration Concert at Vitello’s Will Go on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 8PM
American jazz composer, arranger and pianist Clare Fischer was taken to the hospital in Los Angeles on Sunday January 8, 2012. He suffered a cardiac arrest few days after having a minor surgery. According to son, Brent Fischer Planned concert at Vitello’s must go on -- Monday, January 16, 2012 at 8PM. - January 12, 2012 - studioexpresso
New York Artist Judith Gwyn Brown Debuts "The New York Series" at Bendheim Gallery in Greenwich This Winter
First exhibition of the artist’s signature investment collection plus other works to be hosted by Greenwich Arts Council, Jan. 11 – Feb. 12. - January 12, 2012 - Judith Gwyn Brown
Howard Alan Events Presents Delray Beach Festival of the Arts on January 21 & 22
Delray Beach’s most popular art affair returns January 21 & 22, 2012 featuring a wide array of fine art by the nation’s top artists. - January 12, 2012 - Howard Alan Events
Howard Alan Events Presents Indialantic Art Festival on January 21 & 22, 2012
The Indialantic Art Festival, hosted by the city of Indialantic, features the finest artists in the country including top local talent for a truly eclectic exhibit of quality original art. - January 12, 2012 - Howard Alan Events
Local Children’s Party Place "Bounces" for Cystic Fibrosis
Children and Families of Farmingdale to Support the Boomer Esiason Foundation at BounceU Farmingdale - January 12, 2012 - BounceU Farmingdale
Wookiee Wonders: Original "Chewbacca," Peter Mayhew, Added to New Orleans Comic Con, January 28-29
Peter Mayhew, who portrayed beloved character Chewbacca in the Star Wars trilogy, will be a special guest at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Jan. 28-29 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. - January 11, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
A Passionate Affair Valentine Boutique & Charity Event
TD Gift Solutions, LLC will host the second annual Valentine Boutique and Charity Event. The Valentine boutique will help raise funds for the Jordan Area Women in Business Girl’s Scholarship Fund. TD Gift Solutions, LLC worked as the co-chair for the 2011 multi-chamber Valentine boutique, which had over 200 guests in attendance. - January 11, 2012 - TD Gift Solutions, LLC
Orange County Wing Chun School to Hold Chinese New Year Celebration
Orange County Wing Chun school, The Dragon Institute, will hold a Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, January 21st from 1pm-3pm at 34241 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point. The celebration will feature a martial arts demonstration by students of the Orange County Wing Chun school and also... - January 10, 2012 - The Dragon Institute
Fountain Square Brewing Co. Announces Its Grand Opening
Located in Historic Fountain Square, Fountain Square Brewing Co. is thrilled to celebrate its Grand Opening with a Winter Luau. Offering prizes for best dressed, hula hoop, and limbo in addition to serving up great beer! - January 10, 2012 - Fountain Square Brewing Co.
Exposed Tattoo & Baller Inc. will host DC Tattoo Arts Expo No. 2
Exposed Tattoo & Baller Inc. will host DC Tattoo Arts Expo No. 2 in Arlington, VA: Expo will mark the second year of the event and demonstrate a dynamic growth over year one. - January 10, 2012 - Baller Inc.
iVolunteer NY Now Selling Tickets for Its Gala in Support of NYC Volunteer Opportunities to Provide Companionship to Holocaust Survivors
Not-for-profit organization iVolunteer NY, which enables young volunteers to help the elderly holocaust survivors in their communities, is now offering tickets for its 2012 Annual iVolunteer Gala. Available online at http://www.iVolunteerNY.com, iVolunteer NY offers five different ticket packages to raise funds to benefit the organization’s nationwide efforts in the new year. - January 06, 2012 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories
American Craft Endeavors Presents Downtown Venice Craft Festival on January 14-15, 2012
What: 5th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival When: January 14 - 15, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Where: Miami Avenue in Downtown Venice Navigational Address: 220 Miami Ave W., Venice, FL 34285 Why: To Support the Arts, Venice Main Street and the Local Economy Admission: Free... - January 06, 2012 - American Craft Endeavors
Howard Alan Events Presents Downtown Dunedin Art Festival on January 14 & 15, 2012
The country’s top artists will converge upon Main Street in Downtown Dunedin for a celebration of the arts January 14 - 15, 2012. - January 06, 2012 - Howard Alan Events
Presque Isle Downs and Casino Announces "Winter Weekend Of Poker"
Presque Isle Downs and Casino is sponsoring a Winter Weekend of Poker January 13th through January 16th, 2012. There will be a total of four events during that time period. - January 05, 2012 - MTR
Presque Isle Downs and Casino Announces $4500 Free Roll Invitational
Presque Isle Downs and Casino will host a $4500 Invitation Only Free Roll on Sunday, January 29th at 11:30 am in the casino poker room. A player receives an invitation to the event by playing a minimum of 20 hours in cash games January 1st through 11:59 on January 21st, 2012. Registration opens January 22nd at 10 am and will remain open until the first 90 participants fill the event. - January 05, 2012 - MTR
Sound for Scoliosis Presents All Tribute Band Festival
Local tribute acts in the tri-state region come to PA for a great cause. - January 05, 2012 - Sound for Scoliosis
Shatner, Lee Meet-and-Greets, Marsters Q&A, Parties Highlight New Orleans Comic Con Programming
Meet-and-greets with William Shatner and Stan Lee, Q&A's featuring James Marsters, Mary McDonnell and Adam Baldwin and evening parties highlight special programming at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, January 28-29 - January 05, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
Ohio Idol Begins June 9th
Statewide singing competition for residents of Ohio that are 12 years of age or older. - January 04, 2012 - Ohio Idol
Santa Rosa Mayor Supports Area Small Business Through Local Blog
Drop your business card in the designated "bowl" at the D'Argenzio winery located at: 1301 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. 95401 and enjoy a tasting while you're there! Your business may be one of 7 chosen by Mayor Oliveras at a separate event to be a "featured" local businesses for additional special promotions which includes, "Dinner with the Mayor" hosted by the D'Argenzio winery with Debbie Peoples-Perry writer of: CityofSantaRosaBlog.com - January 04, 2012 - CityofSantaRosaBlog.com
Flow by Christopher H. Martin at KM Fine Arts
KM Fine Arts, is pleased to provide attendees the opportunity to meet internationally-known Christopher H. Martin, exclusively preview, and experience 16 new vibrant works on January 6th, 2012 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. This exhibition marks Christopher Martin’s first exhibition in Chicago. Chris... - January 04, 2012 - KM Fine Arts Chicago
Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert Rumor Not True According to Spokesman
Outside The Wall - Pink Floyd Tour Website denies rumors of Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert. Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert Rumors denied by spokesman. More than a few legendary bands have been rumored to reunite for the opening and/or closing ceremonies at this summer’s Olympic Games in... - January 03, 2012 - Outside The Wall
Forks at the Ready: Kids Food Festival Launches in New York City
The first Kids Food Festival gets cooking on January 21st and 22nd, 2012, from 10am to 6pm at Citi Pond℠ at Bryant Park. The Kids Food Festival helps in the fight against childhood obesity through fun and flavorful activities around balanced food choices. Cooking demos and hands-on... - January 03, 2012 - Kids Food Festival
Bread and Roses Centennial Events in Lawrence, MA
2012 is the year of celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Bread and Roses Lawrence Textile Workers' Strike. In January, the Bread and Roses Centennial Committee introduces an exciting calendar of events, from an opening ceremony to a historical exhibit to a major musical weekend. - January 03, 2012 - Bread and Roses Heritage Committee
Poker Legend Moneymaker & Cleveland Radio Icon Rizzo Play in Presque Isle Downs and Casino’s 15K Tourney
Presque Isle Downs and Casino’s Poker Ambassador Chris Moneymaker and WKNR AM 850 Radio Host Tony Rizzo played in the casino’s $15,750 Multi-Table Tournament Main Event on Wednesday, December 14th. - December 31, 2011 - MTR
Church of Scientology Announces Arts Seminars in 2012
The Church of Scientology announced this week that it is filling up its schedule for 2012 with seminars to help aspiring artists. - December 30, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Circassian Circle: Showcasing Caucuses History and Culture in New York
Circassian Circle www.circassiancircle.com, a new and original folk dance troupe from the Caucasus region of Eurasia, will take part in the 55th anniversary conference of The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP/NYC). Performances are scheduled for Saturday, January 7th at 4:00pm and... - December 29, 2011 - Circassian Circle
Seattle Woman Founds First Non-Profit School for Special Students in Cusco, Peru
Celeste Marion, BHS and UW graduate is the Co-Founder and Executive director of Manos Unidas, founding the first private school for Special Education in Cusco, Peru. The school started in the living room of her house in Cusco in 2007. Marion will be hosting the Winter Photo Exhibition at the Q Café in Seattle, WA Jan. 21, ‘12. The event will be sponsored by the Children of Peru Foundation (NY), exhibiting 10 profile photos by Cusco photographer Vanessa Cúneo. Photos will be auctioned for funds. - December 27, 2011 - Manos Unidas Peru
World’s Highest Gig 2012
In May 2012 Music4Children goes to the highest trek in the world on the Mount Everest to break the world record for the highest gig in the world to raise money for there orphanage in Nepal. - December 24, 2011 - Music4Children
Celebrity Waiter Dinner Serves Up Fun to Benefit the Heights Foundation
Local “celebrity” waiters were loud, unruly, and even outlandish at times, but they did the job serving up food and fun at the Heights Foundation’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner hosted by The Roadhouse Café December 5 in Fort Myers. The event raised more than $17,000 to benefit... - December 24, 2011 - Heights Foundation
Generous Funds Raised for AA at 2nd Annual Charity Birthday Bash for Actress/Producer Shenita Moore
Mighty Moore Entertainment is pleased to announce that a generous amount of funds was raised for Asthma Allies at the 2nd Annual Red Carpet Charity Birthday Bash held for Actress/Producer Shenita Moore on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Zea Rotisserie & Grill in Albuquerque, NM. By offering... - December 24, 2011 - Mighty Moore Entertainment
iVolunteerNY.com Hosts 2012 iVolunteer Gala in Support of Holocaust Survivor NYC Volunteer Opportunities
iVolunteer NY, an organization empowering young New Yorkers to help the elderly by connecting with Holocaust survivors, is now selling tickets for the 2012 Annual iVolunteer Gala. - December 22, 2011 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories
Howard Alan Events Presents Coconut Point New Year's Weekend Art Festival on December 31st & January 1st, 2012
The country’s top artists will converge upon the grounds of Coconut Point for a celebration of the arts December 31 and January 1, 2012. - December 22, 2011 - Howard Alan Events
Reno Band Will Commemorate Multiple Album Release with Live Show
Genre Bending Band Knowledge Lives Forever will Perform Live in Reno to Celebrate the Release of Three Album Collection entitled The Trilogy. - December 21, 2011 - KLFMusicGroup
San Diegans Get Hypnotized to Celebrate World Hypnotism Day
Thousands of people around the world are mesmerized in celebration of the 8th annual event. - December 21, 2011 - Advanced Hypnotherapy
Easy Being Green: "The Incredible Hulk" Lou Ferrigno Added to 2012 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con Celebrity Roster
Lou Ferrigno, the former Mr. Universe and star of the popular "The Incredible Hulk" series will attend Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, January 28-29 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. - December 21, 2011 - Fan Expo HQ
TFI Envision, Inc. Collects 50% More Toys Than Last Year for the Annual St. Luke’s LifeWorks Holiday Gift Collection
"Our location on Route 1 directly across from Stew Leonard's - the world's largest dairy store - brings thousands of people right by our building every week. This year, we are so pleased to announce that we collected over 50% more toys and gifts than last year. People really opened their hearts to this collection and we are very grateful!" said Elizabeth P. Ball, President and Creative Director at TFI Envision, Inc. - December 19, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Lowcountry Films and The Live Wire Music Hall Honor Savannah’s Local Music Talent with Concert Documentary Premiere
On Wednesday December 21, 2011, Matt Muschamp, Owner of Lowcountry Films and Daniel S. Robertson, owner of The Live Wire Music Hall will be joining forces once again. Together, they will be presenting a 90 minutes special feature containing a compilation of Lowcountry Films’ concert shoots at... - December 18, 2011 - Lowcountry Films
Texas Author Returns to His Roots for Book Signing
Author Gregory G. Allen will be in Dallas for a book signing of Well With My Soul on Wednesday December 21. - December 17, 2011 - ASD Publishing
Young Naturists America - Nude Year's Eve Across America & Newspaper Launch This New Years Eve
Young Naturists America is launching a newspaper while dancing naked coast to coast this New Years Eve, and all can be seen live online. - December 17, 2011 - Young Naturists America
Surprise Lake Camp to Celebrate 110th Anniversary; Camp Alumnus Larry King to Attend
Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2012. The year-long commemoration will begin with a gala dinner dance on Saturday evening, March 10, 2012 at the Marriot Marquis in midtown Manhattan. Larry King, one of SLC’s esteemed celebrity alumni will be the guest of honor at the event. - December 17, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp
Columbus’ Basement Doctor Ron Greenbaum to Referee the 2011 Harlem Globetrotters Game
The Basement Doctor himself will be the special guest referee for the Harlem Globetrotter games held December 29th in Columbus. The two games will be held at 2pm and again at 7pm at Nationwide arena in downtown Columbus, Ohio. 2011 marks the second year The Basement Doctor has partnered with the... - December 17, 2011 - The Basement Doctor
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell to be on Hand at Rising Artist, Rachael Johnson’s Old North State Winery & Brewery Concert to Autograph Show Poster
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell will be on hand December 17th with rising artist, Rachael Johnson for her one night only concert to be held at the prestigious Old North State Winery & Brewery, in Mt. Airy, NC. Corey and Rachael will autograph a show poster designed by... - December 16, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Phuket Artist Marilyn Band at Think Design Arts Fest 27 December
Well-known Phuket artist Marilyn Band presents her latest paintings at the Think Design Arts Festival, at Royal Phuket Marina from 27 until 30 December 2012. On show will be oil paintings and mixed media artwork inspired by scenes from her recent travels, each painting telling a unique and exotic... - December 15, 2011 - Marilyn Band Art