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AISD’s Jones Academy Unveils Outdoor Performing Arts Theater Made Possible by Texas Trust Credit Union
The Jones Academy outdoor theater was funded through Texas Trust's Spirit Debit Reward program. - June 01, 2017 - Texas Trust Credit Union
5 Gyres Partners with Forward Reality on Groundbreaking VR Project
"The Pacific Garbage Patch, A Seagull’s Perspective" will educate millions on the impact of plastic pollution. - May 31, 2017 - Forward Reality
Martin Lawrence Galleries Exhibition of Takashi Murakami
Join Martin Lawrence Galleries and explore a world-class exhibition of one of the world's most fascinating artists. Featuring over 50 works of art by Takashi Murakami. The exhibition will be on view from June 1st, 2017-June 30th, 2017, 366 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108 (in Union Square). - May 31, 2017 - Martin Lawrence Galleries
Zonia Elvas Velasco Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Zonia Elvas Velasco of Dallas, Texas has been recognized as a Professional Of The Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Zonia Elvas Velasco Ms. Velasco has over 48 years experience as a... - May 31, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Introducing "The Dogs of Chicago," a Canine Adventure Book Now Available for Sale
Introducing "The Dogs of Chicago," a canine adventure, with immediate availability as of May 30, 2017. "This amazing one-of-a-kind book takes readers on a fabulous journey into the amazing dog world of beautiful Chicago. Fantastic photos highlight the wonders of the city and the... - May 31, 2017 - The Dogs of Chicago
Most Advanced Volleyball Venue on the Planet Equipped with a Cutting-Edge Solution by Colosseo
The Grand Finale of the prestigious 2017 Woman’s Asian Club Volleyball Championship will take place today at Boris Alexandrov Sports Palace in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, currently the most advanced volleyball venue on the planet, now equipped with Colosseo technology, leader of the venue... - May 30, 2017 - ColosseoEAS, a.s.
Kartoon Circus Revives Saturday Morning Television
Dal and Cinde Sanders as The Ringmaster and Boopsie The Clown bring back a traditional children’s television format with modern themes. - May 30, 2017 - Kartoon Circus
"The Angel of Polk Street" by Celeste Newbrough is Released; A Powerful Coming of Age Tale of Crime, Family, Gender, and Hope
A new psychological novel intertwines the fates of a child and mother relating a unique narrative of coming of age. Leslie Lawrence (nicknamed Lee), is taken from his mother, Veronica, to live for years with a violent kidnapper. Leslie finally escapes to San Francisco to the derelict Tenderloin District to perform in a strip club dressed as an angel. Discovered by the cop who originally handled the case, Leslie is identified as the boy, Lee, and returns to his mother as a transgender teen. - May 30, 2017 - Celeste Newbrough
Your Next Big Adventure Awaits on MyLittleAdventure.com
MyLittleAdventure.com is the online ticketing platform that shows over 150,000 unique, cool and hidden things to do and see in the world on one easy-to-use platform. Pulling in over 150,000 exciting attractions and adventures from over 175 countries in 14 languages, this revolutionary travel... - May 29, 2017 - OpenLedger
Netwell LLC Announces New Flight Tracker App for iPhone and Android to Check Flight Status in Real Time
Netwell LLC announces launch of its New Real time Flight Tracker App for Apple iPhone and Google Android based phones to check Real Time Airport status, Delays, Airline Info, Flight Status, Maps, Schedule, Flight Tracker Live, Real time Flight Map. - May 27, 2017 - Netwell LLC
Former Sit-Com Writer, Rebecca Parr Cioffi Writes eBooks, "Bad Reputation" and "Challenger"
Reclusive former TV Sit-com Writer returns with Two eBooks, "Bad Reputation" and "Challenger." Rebecca Parr Cioffi joins self-publishing eBook revolution. Writing TV came to Rebecca early on and she found herself writing a Big Three network TV show at age 22. Two years later... - May 27, 2017 - Rebecca Parr Cioff
Highly Anticipated Rebel Role Model Podcast and Magazine Targets Millennials and Generation Z
By featuring everyday disruptors that become successful in a nontraditional way, Rebel Role Model's podcast, magazine and video content targets millennials and generation z to provide real life applicable knowledge in various industries. Such industries include entrenprenuership, technology, music, finance, social media influencing, broadcast journalism and venture capitalism. - May 27, 2017 - Rebel Role Model
925 Entertainment LLC Announces the Release of “Get Up,” a New Single from “Bhey” Written and Produced by Narada Michael Walden
Music performance from The 925 Band, produced by Tommy Merry Film Productions. - May 26, 2017 - 925 Entertainment
Vineet Releases His Debut Book "Collateral"
The book, "Collateral," is written by Vineet Wankhede and it revolves around a web designer who tries to support his daily needs. His wife helps him with work and they manage their small office together. While shopping in a grocery store one day, Dave sees an unattended baby. He starts... - May 26, 2017 - Vineet Wankhede
Local Milwaukee ShoreTel Partner Sponsors Wheel in the Sky at Summerfest Music Festival
Converged Technology Professionals, Inc., a local Milwaukee ShoreTel unified communications and technology provider announced today that they are a proud sponsor of the 50th annual celebration of world-renowned Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Converged will be sponsoring Summerfest’s... - May 26, 2017 - Converged Technology Professionals
The Other Tales – Escape Rooms is Coming to Fair Lawn, NJ Street Fair
Transport to the 1920's, explore the fortune teller's tent and discover her secrets. - May 26, 2017 - The Other Tales - Escape Rooms
Inside Roovet’s Plan to Recover from Its Server Shutdown
Roovet Corporation's server shutdown recently caused the company to lose over $15,000.00 in development work, and websites without backups as well as users. - May 25, 2017 - Roovet Corporation
The Underground Cannabis Club 4 Free Enterprise Underground Until It's Legal or Decriminalized Nationally
Help 420connect.org Decriminalize Cannabis Nationally Once and 4 All. Founder Tom Barrera of 420 connect.org and the Underground Cannabis Club, announced his new organization has sprouted and is vegging nicely. He is seeking to gather new members and partners along with social media to help continue growing the organization and movement for the National Decriminalization of Cannabis once and 4 all. - May 24, 2017 - Tom D Barrera
Narrative Summit 3: "Stories That Change” -- Digital Narrative Alliance Conference Announced for June 20 in San Francisco
Leading digital storytelling experts to present narrative strategies for business, media and social change. - May 24, 2017 - Digital Narrative Alliance
Nigerian-American Launches One of the First Ever African Art Galleries in Los Angeles
Afr-i-can Contemporary Art Opens Loft Gallery Space in Los Angeles’ Iconic American Cement Building. Afr-i-can Contemporary Art gallery, an informal and unconventional viewing experience, has its grand opening with Presentation 001, in the iconic American Cement Building on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, and the viewing will remain open until June 30, 2017. - May 24, 2017 - Afr-i-can Contemporary Art
UFC Signs First Ever South Asian Fighter
Arjan Singh Bhullar becomes the first South Asian fighter to sign with the UFC - which is the biggest MMA fight promotion company in the world. - May 24, 2017 - Law Offices of Jamshed Mistry
Everyone Needs a Little More Joy and Serenity in Their Life
Think of this book as a recipe for your life. You must provide the ingredients and do all the work. The result, though, will be a beautiful and delicious life. - May 24, 2017 - Tullisian Books
Makali'i Productions Artist Kukahi Wins Prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award
Big Island musician Kūkahi was the youngest singer/songwriter to take home 2017’s prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award. During the 40th annual awards ceremony that was held at the Hawaii Convention Center, 17-year-old alternative rock musician Kukahi won his first Na Hoku Hanohano Award... - May 24, 2017 - Makalii Productions, Inc
Discover Amazing Art from Undiscovered Artists Worldwide
New Gallery Opening in Laguna Beach June First. - May 24, 2017 - Discover Emerging Artists Showcase
Red Giant’s Absolute Comics Group Label Announces Wayward Legends, a New Value Monthly Comic Book Series
Red Giant Entertainment Inc. (REDG), an innovative Intellectual Property company specializing in high quality characters and content for use in a variety of media and entertainment, today announced that the launch of Absolute Comics Group will include the value-priced $1.99 monthly title WAYWARD... - May 24, 2017 - Red Giant Entertainment
World Model Expo 2017 Chicago Offers Attendees Much to See During the Event
The city of Chicago offers visitors to the international triennial World Model Expo a wide variety of options for dining, entertainment, shopping and ease of transportation for their visit to the largest gathering of artists creating and displaying miniature figures, dioramas, vehicles, ships, planes and fantasy subjects. - May 24, 2017 - Military Miniature Society of Illinois
The Liberal Advocate News Goes Live, Offers Liberals, Democrats and Independents a Real Voice
The Liberal Advocate News, the news website created by Liberals, Democrats and Independents, for Liberals, Democrats and Independents is now live. - May 24, 2017 - The Liberal Advocate News
Ten Ways to Style Your Wedding with Books from BoothandWilliams.com
Planning a farmhouse wedding, a vintage wedding, or a chic modern wedding? Whether your style is rustic, modern or a combination of both, make your wedding memorable with groupings of vintage and modern books from Booth & Williams. - May 23, 2017 - Booth & Williams
Howard Hodgkin Exhibition at Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art
Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art gallery presents "After All," an exhibition by acclaimed British artist Howard Hodgkin (1932–2017). The exhibition features Howard Hodgkin’s final body of editioned graphics, an extraordinary group of hand-painted etchings likened to a series of Haiku poems. Abstract artist Howard Hodgkin has been a central figure in contemporary art for over half a century. - May 23, 2017 - Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art
Sandy Sholl of MadaLuxe Group Honors Heroes at 2017 World of Children Hero Awards
World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, held the 2017 World of Children Hero Awards at Montage Beverly Hills. Hosted by Brooke Burke-Charvet, the evening recognized four extraordinary individuals for their work with children in various parts of the world. Funds raised at the event will benefit the World of Children Honorees to continue their outstanding work with children. - May 23, 2017 - MadaLuxe Group
A Widow Pursues Her Children’s American Dream After Defying the Cuban Tyranny That Stole Her Wealth and Her Future — A New Memoir
When does a memoir become a testimony of historical events? When the narration weaves dramatic personal stories within a country’s history, and when each historical event as it evolved impacted on people's destinies. Louis Villalba’s “Cuban Seeds” tells an astonishing tale centered on Chelo, a politically quiet and a towering figure, and the Llano family, whose struggles against a Communist dictatorship and yearnings for freedom led them to America in 1961. (LatinoBooks.Net.) - May 23, 2017 - Louis Villalba
AutoWeb Technologies Launches Fundraising and Awareness Website for Bel Air Teen Suffering from Rare Disease Competing in Miss Maryland Teen USA Pageant in October 2017
AutoWeb Technologies, a national web design and digital marketing firm, has launched the Pray for Macey fundraising and awareness website at www.prayformacey.com. Macey Brietenback, 15, of Bel Air will be competing for the title of Miss Maryland Teen USA 2018 on October 27th - 29th at the Bethesda... - May 23, 2017 - AutoWeb Technologies
The Official Trailer for New Beyonce and Destiny’s Child Documentary Released by Dousic Entertainment
Trailer for Girls Tyme - Making a Child of Destiny explores Beyonce’s and Destiny’s Child Rise to fame, and the sacrifices of forgotten manager and group creator Andretta Tillman. - May 22, 2017 - Dousic Entertainment Publishing
Bataan Survivor Marine Sargent Roger Baker Uniform Dedication
The uniform of Marine Sargent Bataan and Japanese POW Survivor will be given to VFW Post 8300 East Patchogue, NY on May 28, 2017 at 1500 hrs (3PM) Eastern Time at a dedication ceremony to be held at the VFW on Dunton Ave., East Patchogue, NY. - May 22, 2017 - Roger Baker Jr.
11th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards Announced
Historical novelist, Annette Oppenlander, wins National Indie Excellence Award for "Surviving the Fatherland: A True Coming-of-age Love Story Set in WWII Germany." - May 22, 2017 - Oppenlander Enterprises LLC
Red Giant Entertainment and Absolute Comics Host Panel at MegaCon Orlando 2017
Red Giant Entertainment Inc. (REDG), an innovative Intellectual Property company specializing in high quality characters and content for use in a variety of media and entertainment, today announced their panel at the upcoming panel, “Breaking into Comics, the Digital Way” at MegaCon in... - May 22, 2017 - Red Giant Entertainment
Deyber's Art is a Language All His Own with Feeling
Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast is proud to present a humorous exhibition of Robert Deyber’s artwork full of puns, which are commonly found in the English language. Deyber will make a personal appearance to meet with guests and socially share how he paints serious work. Deyber, born in... - May 22, 2017 - Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast
"Duty Country Honor" by the C.R. Ecker Band Takes Center Stage as a Patriotic Country-Rocker for Freedom Lovers and Its Defenders
"Duty Country Honor" is directed toward Americans and their allies who treasure freedom and to the men and women who put life and limb on the line to defend it. This uptempo anthem, from Charles Ecker and Michael Stanton of Los Angeles, is one of only a few Patriotic songs to come out of the Country Music genre since 9-11, and its message in support of all nation's willing to uphold freedom here and abroad is clear, with the key line, "Kick Up the Good, Knock Down the Bad," anchoring the song. - May 19, 2017 - Charles R. Ecker
Margaritaville Restaurants Cleveland Announces Open Date and Job Fair
MV Cleveland to hold Job Fair May 22-24, 2017. - May 19, 2017 - Margaritaville Restaurants Cleveland
Wildlife Art Exhibit in Maryland - Clayboard with Scratch Work
The DCLA arts is pleased to present a solo exhibition of Arpitha Parthasarathy’s new clayboard/scratch work featuring in Sip at C- Street, 24 C- Street #100, Laurel, Maryland 20707. The exhibition will run from July 30th, 2017 – August 27th, 2017 with an opening reception on August 17th... - May 19, 2017 - Arpithaexponent
Albert C. Koetsier Recognized as an Industry Leader by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Albert C. Koetsier of Lake Elsinore, California has been recognized as an Industry Leader for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of art. About Albert C. Koetsier Mr. Koetsier has 65 years experience in the art field. - May 19, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Phyllis I. Rosenthal Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Phyllis I. Rosenthal of Las Vegas, Nevada has been recognized as a Professional Of The Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of publishing. About Phyllis I. Rosenthal Ms. Rosenthal has over 14 years experience... - May 19, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Red Giant Entertainment to Answer Pressing Questions
Red Giant Entertainment Inc. (REDG), an innovative Intellectual Property company specializing in high quality characters and content for use in a variety of media and entertainment, today announced that it will answer submitted questions in a blog post on June 1, 2017. “We realize both our... - May 19, 2017 - Red Giant Entertainment
West Coast Praze Gospel Music TV Show Lands National Syndication
The West Coast Praze Gospel Music TV show has been added to the line up of TV shows offered by AMG TV. - May 18, 2017 - Donna McAfee Enterprises
Powerful New Book by Karen L. Smith, DPM, Explains How to Stop Heel Pain Permanently, Even if Insurance Doesn’t Cover Care
Plantar fasciitis afflicts as many as one in 10 Americans – with summer a high season for worsening symptoms and new cases, says Arizona foot-and-ankle surgeon Karen L. Smith, DPM, whose new book – "Killing Heel Pain: Your Final Freedom from Plantar Fasciitis – reviews strategies for treating the condition. Her book is written especially for sufferers with limited or no healthcare coverage as well as those with great coverage but who have been discouraged by the condition's difficulty to treat. - May 17, 2017 - Karen L. Smith DPM
Local Online Business Opens Retail Store
The owner of the popular warehouse book sale, One Dollar Bookswap and Amazon retailer, Murfbooks, is offering the Dayton area another opportunity to find the books and media they seek at affordable prices. Greg Murphy, Owner of the One Dollar Bookswap and Murfbooks, will be opening the... - May 17, 2017 - Murphy's Used Books & Media
Art Around Adams Returns to the Avenue on June 3
Art Around Adams: Two Mile Art & Music Walk returns to Adams Avenue on Saturday, June 3 for their 14th annual year. - May 17, 2017 - Exodus Studios
Robert Deyber "Meet the Artist" at Martin Lawrence Galleries
Join Martin Lawrence Galleries for an exclusive exhibition showcasing never-before-seen original paintings as well as hand-signed limited edition works of art by contemporary artist Robert Deyber. For the last decade Deyber has created close to 150 paintings a year and was chosen to be a featured artist in the Quarterly Publication "New American Paintings." - May 16, 2017 - Martin Lawrence Galleries
Michele I. Colice-Cadwell, The Dancing Granny, Honored as a Woman of Excellence and a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michele I Colice-Cadwell, The Dancing Granny, of Libertyville, Illinois has been honored as a Woman of Excellence and a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Michele I... - May 16, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ocean Galleries Hosts Dr. Seuss "If I Ran the Zoo" Exhibition
A compelling selection of limited edition artwork from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection, arrives at Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ just in time for Father’s Day weekend. “If I Ran the Zoo” opens Friday, June 16 and runs through Monday, June 19, 2017. Exhibit hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with all artwork available for acquisition. Meet noted Dr. Seuss expert, Jeff Schuffman, 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Saturday, June 17 and 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 18. - May 16, 2017 - Ocean Galleries