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Friday Night Sound Waves Returns for Its Third Season Bringing an Eclectic Range of Free Concerts to Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale continues to prove itself as one of South Florida’s top music destinations with the release of the 2018 Friday Night Sound Waves artist lineup. Filling the gap between the area’s largest music festivals, Tortuga Music Festival in April and Riptide Music Festival in... - February 21, 2018 - Arianne Glassman

Dragon Slumber Launches TubeSpark, New Platform to Discover the Best Niche Youtubers

Dragon Slumber is proud to announce the launch of TubeSpark, a free website set to help promote niche quality Youtubers by having the audience vote for their favorite channels. The best content creators move up the ranks, which brings them more visibility on the platform. Find out more about... - February 21, 2018 - TubeSpark

Amazon Releases the Long-Awaited Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child Documentary on Amazon Direct

The wait is over for devout members of the BeyHive, who are aware of the humble beginnings of Beyoncé and Destiny's Child as the group called Girls Tyme, which Beyoncé headed with fellow Destiny's Child members Kelly Rowland and LaTavia Roberson and former Prince protégé Ashely "Tamar" Davis. Girls Tyme The Untold Story of Destiny's Child has arrived. - February 20, 2018 - Dousic Entertainment Publishing

Jamie Skylar Delivers Ethereal Message from John Lennon in "I Know You Know the Walrus Too"

Second single from the new album Marmalade drops Wednesday, February, 21st. - February 20, 2018 - Prophet Records

Author John Mihalyo Announces the Release of His Recently Published Book, "Always Living the Dream"

"Always Living the Dream" is written by a first time author, John Mihalyo. The main character in the book, Jake Million has the courage of a Rocky Balboa and the suave demeanor of a James Bond. Jake is a man every other man wishes they could emulate. All must get to know him. - February 20, 2018 - John Mihalyo

"Murder in the Woods" with Danny Trejo Will Have Its Midwest Festival Premiere at the 34th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival

Luis Iga's award-winning horror / slasher is already becoming a cult classic and Chicago will get to witness how this film breaks the diversity barriers in Hollywood with an All-Latino cast in non-stereotypical roles. - February 20, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC

GoLookUp Will Now Provide a Nationwide People Search Service

GoLookUp's comprehensive People Search directory allows users to find out the truth about people they meet, and also learn valuable information that cannot be easily obtained by other means. - February 20, 2018 - Lucky2Media, LLC

FemAle Brew Fest® 2018 Announces Growing List of Participants in the 2nd Annual Beer Festival Celebrating Women in the Brewing Industry

List of the breweries and partners for the FemAle Brew Fest® keeps growing - February 20, 2018 - FemAle Brew Fest

Atlanta Area Author Releases Third Kids' Adventure Book

The Secrets of Skullcano Adventure ebook combines reading with video games for kids, as they solve a cybercrime and become the hero of the story. - February 19, 2018 - ITSE Laguna Publishing, LLC

"The Fat Zone 21st Century Dieting" - the Next Generation of Dieting

"The Fat Zone 21st Century Dieting" takes a quantum leap over weight reduction programs. Utilizing cutting edge nutritional science this diet regimen far exceeds programs on the market. This diet's menus are easy to use, require no expensive foods or purchase of prepared meals and can be used anywhere. Had enough with celebrity diets? Try this one, you will be pleasantly surprised with the results. - February 19, 2018 - Healthnets

American Wordsmiths Goes Digital with Apple "Bringing Your Stories to Life and Making Them Easy to Relive and Share"

American Wordsmiths is a new writing service that writes personal histories for people and/or their families for the purpose of publication or privacy (which can be used for personal growth or as a gift for family or friends). It's a cheaper ghostwriting service. - February 19, 2018 - American Wordsmiths

Global Icon Mýa Returns with Brand New Single Celebrating 20th Year Anniversary

Grammy-winning recording artist, Mýa, unveiled the release of her brand new single, from her highly anticipated upcoming 13th studio project. The global entertainer and humanitarian surprised eager fans by ushering in Valentine’s Day with a debut of her new music, once again breaking... - February 18, 2018 - Mýa

P.L. Hogan Releases New Book Series Katie O'Malley and the Obelisk: Atlantis Bound

Ancient history is… well, pretty boring to most people. But what if you were the one who created it? Atlantis, Egypt, and Greece are just a few of the stops these kids will make, always with the promise they could return home when they want. Would you place your life and your friends’... - February 18, 2018 - P.L. Hogan, LLC

Action Dinosaur, an Animated Pilot Starring Kyle Kinane

Action Dinosaur is an animated comedy that is also a love letter to the insanity that was 80s film and television. A mashup of the decade's colorful, zany cartoons and ridiculous over the top action movies, Action Dinosaur is a throwback to an era when a story didn't need to make a lot of sense in... - February 17, 2018 - Action Dinosaur

Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts (SCSOPA) & Michael Josten Aim to Lead the Entertainment Industry with a Stellar Reputation Training Models, Actors & Performers

Number one for the production of top actors, actresses, singers and models in the country, SCSOPA is one of the top rated performing arts schools in the country. The Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts can open doors for its students; giving them the tools to have a competitive edge in this ever-competitive industry. - February 16, 2018 - Santa Clarita School Of Performing Arts

Trumpeter Bob Wagner Releases Ground-Breaking Debut Recording Toot Suite

With this release of "Toot Suite," available from all major on-line music retailers, trumpeter Bob Wagner becomes the first American-born musician to record this widely-heard but rarely-recorded suite for trumpet and jazz trio in its entirety. - February 16, 2018 - Jump City Music Inc

The Days of Swipe, Match and Hope Are Over; Tappa Increases Your Dating Success Rate Dramatically and May Challenge Some Social Biases Along the Way

New Dating App First to Address Offline Security with Its Digital Chaperone Feature and to Provide a Level of Convenience Never Seen Before, Enabling Those with Busy Lifestyles to Join the Fun Discretely, Comfortably and at Short Notice - February 16, 2018 - Cosmient

Baltimore Rapper Damond Blue to Take Kids to See Black Panther

Baltimore rapper Damond Blue, his foundation Beats Not Bullets and Dream Bigger Media Group are buying out three theaters at the Towson Cinemark Theatre in Maryland to allow children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore the opportunity to view Marvel’s new movie Black... - February 15, 2018 - Dream Bigger Media Group

SmartSex Founders Announce CupidCon, a Relationship Expo to Shop, Eat, Learn and Love

The founders of SmartSex, a series of podcasts and events hosted by public radio journalist Kerri Miller, today announced the launch of CupidCon: The Place to Shop, Eat, Learn and Love, to be held February 8 – 10, 2019 at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency. CupidCon will offer fresh ideas to... - February 15, 2018 - SmartSex with Kerri Miller

NubianFlix™ Joins the #BlackPantherChallenge Movement to Send Brooklyn Children to See Black Panther

NubianFlix™ joins the #BlackPantherChallenge movement to send Brooklyn children to see Black Panther. Initially started by Frederick Joseph for Harlem children, it began to spread throughout the country when Fred challenged others to do the challenge too. The Brooklyn campaign being, spearheaded by Pearl Fields of NubianFlix™ & Anthony Lockett-Larsen has managed to raise $2,574 of their $10,000 goal & will be providing tickets to children in Walt Whitman middle school & Children of Promise NYC. - February 14, 2018 - NubianFlix™

Gil Smith Launches Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.

Announces the launch of a new business "Infield Media & Promotion, Inc." by a well-known Washington, DC executive. - February 14, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.

The Landscape Architecture of Lawrence Halprin Opens in Dallas at NorthPark Center February 28, 2018 - April 30, 2018

Exhibition about influential San Francisco-based landscape architect features projects throughout the US, including Heritage Plaza in Downtown Fort Worth. - February 13, 2018 - Studio Outside

Giving Vision – Honoring Bobsled Champion Steven Holcomb’s Legacy in PyeongChang

Olympic bobsledder Steven Holcomb, who passed away last May, will be honored at this year’s Winter Olympic Games for his advocacy work on behalf of patients suffering Keratoconus, the degenerative eye disease that almost derailed his racing career. Holcomb was in training for the Vancouver... - February 13, 2018 - Boxer Wachler Vision Institute

Eighteen Architects Selected Nationwide to Receive 2018 AIA Young Architects Award Including One from Texas

The American Institute of Architects announced the 18 recipients of the National 2018 Young Architects Award, including one from Texas. Local Austin Architect, Jamie Crawley of HA Architecture is a native of Montreal, graduate of Plano East High School in North Texas and Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture. The award now in its 25th year, celebrates emerging professionals who have been licensed 10 years or fewer and who have made significant contributions to the field. - February 13, 2018 - HA Architecture

The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized Has Honored Maureen Tara Nelson as a Woman of the Month

Maureen Tara Nelson has been honored as a Women of the Month by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of relationships. Each month women are featured to represent their professions and industries due... - February 13, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

British Swim School Prepares to Make Big Splash in Weehawken

British Swim School, best known for its education of water safety as an essential survival skill amongst a fun and gentle environment, continues its expansion with a new pool location in the city of Weehawken. The New Jersey addition officially opened to the public on January 30th, 2018. This location marks the 4th British Swim School franchise in the Hudson County, NJ market after Secaucus, Bayonne and Jersey City. - February 12, 2018 - British Swim School - Hudson Waterfront, NJ

"Night of 100 Stars" Richard Walters Joins ACCS as an Advisor Organizing 2018 Academy Awards Viewing Gala

The ACCS Oscar Viewing Gala, “China Night,” a multi-cultural celebration and Oscar-viewing awards gala just announced the appointment of Richard Walters, President of Smash Music and a leader of Bold Film, as the Advisor of ACCS Oscars China Night Committee. He is a son of Norby Walters, the founder of a Hollywood Oscar viewing party, Night of 100 Stars, and a co-host of Night of 100 Stars for many years. - February 12, 2018 - American-Chinese CEO Society (ACCS)

Brides Save Thousands with The Perfect Little Planner; The Tactical Guide and Workbook That’s Allowing Brides to Enjoy the Process

Announcing The Perfect Little Planner a diary style wedding planner that does what great wedding planners should do - encourage, remind, and inspire while saving you money. - February 12, 2018 - Arielle Link

Palm Springs Art Fair

Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art to Exhibit at Art Palm Springs February 15 - 19, 2018. - February 12, 2018 - Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art

Ben Dunham Partners with Award-Winning Songwriter Dave Gutter on New Single, Talkin’ Down

Produced in the Halo Studio of Portland Maine, Ben Dunham and Dave Gutter come together to create a raw and gritty duo on this exclusive track. - February 12, 2018 - Ben Dunham Music

CryptFlix Reaches More Than 100,000 Views Within the First Month

CryptFlix, a website where people learn about cryptocurrencies by watching short videos, is happy to share that it has reached a massive milestone. Within a month of its inception, more than 100 thousand people have visited the website. It means CryptFlix is here to stay and the team will continue their focus on helping people learn about cryptocurrencies in a simple and fun way. - February 12, 2018 - CryptFlix

Minika Ko to Join #METOO Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week

New York City based fashion designer, Minika Ko, will present her work at the #METOO Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week. Her vision and brand which showcase the superhero in every woman will resonate with the powerful spirit of the #METOO Fashion Show. Minika will present “The Goddess and... - February 12, 2018 - Minika Ko LLC

World Castle Publishing Releases the YA Novel Call of the Phoenix

An 800-Year-Old Medallion Holds the Secret – the Legends Are Real. If you love heart racing adventures filled with mystical creatures, magic older than time itself, and heroes that defy conventions, Sera’s story will keep you entertained until the very last page. The Call of the Phoenix is the first book in the Destined Guardian Series. - February 11, 2018 - World Castle Publishing, LLC

E.L Discipline is Helping Individuals Master Self & Mental Discipline

Author E.L Discipline has taken his expertise to another level, and is now educating individuals on improving the way they interact in their daily lives. His new book, "The Importance of Discipline," (Published by Andrea Johnson Books Publishing) is a resource of mastering the art of Discipline and success. - February 11, 2018 - Andrea Johnson Books Publishing

The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized Honors Claudette Betty, RN as an Outstanding Author

Claudette Betty, RN of Fort Pierce, Florida has been honored as an Outstanding Author by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of publishing and healthcare. About Claudette Betty, RN Claudette Betty... - February 10, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

“To The Moon & Back” Meet the Artist Fabio Napoleoni

Join Village Gallery on Saturday, February 10 from 5pm - 9pm. Enjoy Fabio Napoleoni's large selection of artwork and collectibles, and get great show specials. The vivid colors and captivating characters invite you into an emotional ride that is welcomed by the mind and the heart all created by... - February 10, 2018 - Village Gallery, Inc

Medwell Anti Bullying Summit in South Farmingdale, NY on April 28th, 2018

Jesse Ruggiere will be hosting the Anti Bullying Summit at Medwell Spa, 34 Hempstead Turnpike, South Farmingdale, NY 11735, on April 28th, 2018 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, to benefit the Long Island Coalition against Bullying based in Farmingdale, NY. “I was bullied in High School, often called... - February 09, 2018 - Strong Island Express

FCP Euro Adds Sachs Performance to the Partner Line-up for 2018 PWC Campaign

FCP Euro is proud to announce its partnership with Sachs Performance for their 2018 racing efforts, joining an already established team of partners including LIQUI MOLY, 034Motorsport, and Heinlein Racing Development. FCP Euro will be running the full Pirelli World Challenge season, with FCP... - February 09, 2018 - FCP Euro

Stan Lee, David Tennant, John Barrowman, Ezra Miller Among Top Celebrities Scheduled to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, March 2-4

Billie Piper, Matt Ryan, Nichelle Nichols, Jon Heder, James Marsters and Michael Rosenbaum Also Headline Guest Roster; Talented Comics Creators, Live Entertainment, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland - February 09, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ

MyRegistry.com Unwraps a Gift That Keeps on Giving: A Newly Refreshed, Fully Immersive Website

The universal gift registry leader believes its new color palette and streamlined navigation will appeal to existing users as well as those shopping around for a convenient, easy-to-use, and technically advanced gift registry service. - February 08, 2018 - MyRegistry.com

New Paranormal Podcast Series, Death by Misadventure the Deadly Rockstar Curse of T. Rex

The true paranormal podcast, "Death by Misadventure" is a supernatural rock-n-roll journey through the life and death of Marc Bolan. The story uncovers the shocking details, examine the mystical facts, and unravels the paranormal mystery behind the death of Marc Bolan, lead singer of the glam rock band, T. Rex. - February 08, 2018 - Death by Misadventure

PlayingCardDecks.com Releases Monster Playing Card Deck on Kickstarter

Add a terrifying twist to your game or your magic act with these new Monster-inspired playing cards conceptualized by Will Roya and designed by Joe M. Ruiz. The monsters are cartoonishly rendered to be kid-friendly and also appealing to adults with a taste for the macabre. Complete with monsters like vampires and werewolves, these cards were designed for the collectors and enthusiasts in mind. Be sure to visit kickstarter.com to back this project before its February 28, 2018 deadline. - February 07, 2018 - PlayingCardDecks.com

Roc Nation’s Pre-Grammy Brunch Uses Eventdex to Check in A-List Celebrities

The day before the 2018 Grammy Awards, Roc Nation hosted a Pre-Grammy brunch attended by high-profile celebrities. The brunch was attended by A-Listers such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Brooklyn Beckham, Nick Jonas, Iggy Azalea, and more. The Eventdex app was used to check in and... - February 07, 2018 - Eventdex

Creators of Academy Award-Winning Film Moonlight Inspire Nonprofit Leader’s Documentary Highlighting the Beauty of Liberty City

Liberty City in Miami is compared to Detroit, Chicago and other communities known for their violence, but a new documentary aims to change the narrative about the neighborhood and the people who live there. The documentary is called S.O.O.T. (Striding Over Obstacles Together) and it was created by William Foncham II. Foncham was inspired by Barry Jenkins and Tarell McCraney, creators of the Academy Award-winning film, Moonlight, about two boys coming of age in Liberty City. - February 07, 2018 - Miami Children's Initiative

Announcing FemAle Brew Fest® 2018 - South Florida’s 2nd Annual Beer Festival Celebrating Women in the Brewing Industry

The Lillith Fair of Craft Beer returns for its second year and is moving to Huizenga Plaza in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. - February 06, 2018 - FemAle Brew Fest

American Public Television Co-Produces and Syndicates “Jesus: Countdown to Calvary,” with Hugh Bonneville, for Easter 2018

Co-produced by RTÉ, American Public Television (APT) and ARTE, and releasing on public television stations nationwide March 1, 2018, “Jesus: Countdown to Calvary” is a new documentary, syndicated by APT (aptonline.org), in which actor Hugh Bonneville (Notting Hill, Downton Abbey,... - February 06, 2018 - American Public Television

ANIMANTZ's Beo n’ Peno Signs Its Investors, Rotomaker and iLO Entertainment

Animantz, an animation studio, has introduced a new wave of entertainment for kids through its homegrown slapstick animation series called Beo n’ Peno and has recently signed its investors, Rotomaker and iLO Entertainment. - February 06, 2018 - Animantz

B&B My Victorian Valentine Suite-Heart Deal Package Available During February at Holden House in Colorado Springs