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The Joy Team Puts a Smile Across America for International Day of Happiness... in Billboards
Thirty-seven billboards with positive messages aiming to spread joy, optimism and inspiration will start popping up the week of March 16th from coast to coast, forming a smiley face when you connect the dots on a map of the US. The messages are part of Smile Across America, a national campaign from... - March 12, 2015 - Heather Strang, Spiritual Teacher and Author
Introducing CrowdPress® Beta: the First Crowdfunding Platform Exclusively for the Creative Community
CrowdPress® - a premier crowdfunding platform built exclusively for the creative community - announced today it will launch a public Beta version of the site on March 25th, 2015, with a full version coming later this year. CrowdPress provides artists, photographers, and designers around the world with a unique platform for creating printable projects which are funded by the crowd, then produced and shipped directly by CrowdPress. - March 12, 2015 - CrowdPress
"Hire Me or Run Me Over" Fundraising Campaign for Nate Smith Movie Off to Good Start
Unsung Story about Pittsburgh Labor Rights Rebel Needs National Support- Parkview Media Group is running a crowd-funding campaign from March 9, 2015 through May 7, 2015. It is inspired by the late, great labor leader, Nate Smith. - March 11, 2015 - Parkview Media Group
New Mobile App "How to Have an Affair" Helps You Cheat and Not Get Caught
With the surging popularity of Married Dating and sites catering to discreet affairs, "How To Have An Affair" Mobile App aims to help cheaters not get caught. Available for download now at the Google Play Store. - March 11, 2015 - Best Dating
Northwest Passage Mysteries, a LGBT Universe Told Transmedia
With the release of “Cairo Café” this month, a new comic book series set in the same world as parent book series “Northwest Passage Mysteries,” creator and writer Gary Alan Hidalgo has accomplished the first phase of his transmedia vision of a shared storytelling... - March 11, 2015 - Gary Alan Hidalgo
OTL the Comp Ticket Underground Expands to Raleigh-Durham
Audience Resources LLC and OTL the Comp Ticket Underground announces its 21st Local Seat Filling Membership site, with the launch of OTL Raleigh-Durham on March 23, 2015. A huge supporter of the local Arts and Entertainment Communities, OTL provides members with “free tickets to ticketed... - March 11, 2015 - OTL the Comp Ticket Underground
Corpus Christi Law Firm Herrman & Herrman Announces Fiesta de la Flor Festival Video Contest
Herrman & Herrman sponsoring Video Contest in honor of Selena as part of Fiesta de la Flor. - March 11, 2015 - Herrman & Herrman
Watercolor Classes Being Offered
Watercolor artist Jim Dolan will again be conducting is "Fun with Watercolor" classes. - March 11, 2015 - Dolan Gallery
McKenzie, Fillion, Amell, Urban Help Celebrate 15th Annual Wizard World Philadelphia, May 7-10
Ben McKenzie, Nathan Fillion, Stephen Amell, Karl Urban help celebrate the 15th annual Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, May 7-8-9-10 at Pennsylvania Convention Center. - March 11, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
Click4Corp Appoints New Project/SEO Manager
Plano based Website Design and Internet Marketing Company acquires new SEO Manager. - March 11, 2015 - Click4Corp
Kids First! Film Critics Boot Camps in Denver, DC, Seattle, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe, and NYC
If you have a 10 to 15-year-old who loves film and dreams of being on the red carpet, KIDS FIRST! has a camp for them. Your tween can participate in the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp this summer at B-47 Studios in Seattle, Brooklyn/NYC, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe (NM) and Washington DC for an experience they'll never forget. For more info go to kidsfirst.org. - March 10, 2015 - KIDS FIRST!
Hard To Find Items Celebrates 7th Anniversary
HardToFindItems.com, the industry leading online hardware retailer, announces the 7 year anniversary of their specialty hardware website. - March 10, 2015 - Hard To Find Items
Wendy Katzen “Party Perfect” Awards Cornerstone Communications, LTD Public Relations Agency Contract
Wendy Katzen "Party Perfect" Selects Cornerstone Communications, LTD of Rockville, Maryland (www.cornerstonepr.net) because of Industry, Consumer, and Business-to-Business Expertise. - March 09, 2015 - Cornerstone Communications, LTD
America’s First Pizzeria, Lombardi’s Pizza, to Celebrate 110 Year Anniversary on Thursday, March 19, 2015
Lombardi’s Pizza is celebrating its 110th year anniversary, as part of the celebration they will be turning the clock back to 1905, when pies were a nickel. - March 08, 2015 - Lombardi's Pizza
Hawai’i Volcanoes Adds Artist-in-Residence Program
The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO) of the National Park Service, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) announced today the expansion of its residency program to host a second artist for a 1-month December residency at the Park. The artist, to be... - March 08, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Integrity Custom Renovates Its Website
Integrity Custom partners with Click4Corp, a web design company based in Plano, TX to update and redesign their website. - March 08, 2015 - Click4Corp
L.M.A.O. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Announces Premiere of "Murder At Thick City"
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Plays Layla in Spicy Murder Mystery. - March 07, 2015 - Eye on Entertainment
Stage IV Colon Cancer Survivor Celebrated Ten Year SIR-Spheres Anniversary with Weekend of Oscar Events
Meegan Hodges was given only three treatment choices for her terminal colon cancer: 1) do nothing 2) do chemo 3) try a new treatment called SIR-Spheres Microspheres. A decade of milestones has followed her decision. - March 06, 2015 - Say YES to Hope
New Jayne Mansfield Film "Diamonds to Dust" Now Available for Pre-Order on iTunes
A 2014 Bio-Drama Independent film about Movie Legend Jayne Mansfield Available on iTunes for pre-order. - March 06, 2015 - Frank Ferruccio Enterprises
Asbury Park Music in Film Festival Announces Headline Feature Metallica’s Robert Trujillo’s Film Jaco About Legendary Bass Player Jaco Pastorius
The inaugural Asbury Park Music in Film Festival (APMFF) unveils a jam-packed weekend of films and performances celebrating music in film to be held April 10-12. To view the schedule of events and purchase tickets, visit www.apmff.com. Headlining this exciting festival will be Metallica bassist... - March 06, 2015 - Jaco: The Documentary
Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh Attendees to Receive "The Walking Dead #1" Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Cover by Dean Haspiel, March 13-15
"Billy Dogma" Creator Has Drawn Sixth Cover in 2015 Series Available at Raleigh Convention Center for Full-Price Attendees; VIP Fans Get Additional B&W Sketch Cover at Registration - March 06, 2015 - Fan Expo HQ
American Media Distribution Production: Darts Championship to be Developed Into Reality TV Pilot
American Media Distribution Production: Darts championship to be developed into reality TV pilot - Returning Oct. 17-22 to the KCI-Expo Center, the Tournament of Champions remains one of the most lucrative soft tip darts competitions in North America, with this year reaching as much as $750,000 in payouts. It’s just one reason why the event’s organizers have partnered with American Media Distribution (AMD) to produce this year’s triple-elimination competition into a reality TV pilot. - March 05, 2015 - American Media Distribution
Award-Winning Film Producer Directs New Comedy, NUTZ the Movie
AMS Visions and Productions upcoming film NUTZ, a comedy starring multitalented hip hop artists and comedic internet sensations, DQ4E (DeDoe and Quis) begins production in Tampa, March 2015. Written and directed by award-winning film producer, Tony Stinyard, the film follows the Nutz brothers as... - March 05, 2015 - AMS Visions and Productions
Momma Lynn Management Announces "One Take: Pacific Northwest" Music Compilation Project Preparing for Session #4 at London Bridge Studio in Seattle Washington
Momma Lynn Management (MLM) continues the One Take: Pacific Northwest music compilation at London Bridge Studio with #4 of 5 planned recording sessions. MLM’s “open studio” live format has proven to be a band and artist favorite method of capturing the essence of their music in a controlled studio environment. - March 05, 2015 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
Gasparilla Music Festival Rocks Locally, Acts Globally
Carbon offsets, composting and bike valet round out the sustainability initiatives that are making a measurable impact. - March 04, 2015 - Gasparilla Music Festival
Former Lead Singer of NYC Indie-Pop Band Strip Darling Will be Releasing Her Debut EP in Spring 2015
Fresh off her debut single and video “City Lives,” emerging singer-songwriter Ryal continues her journey of self discovery on her upcoming mystical pop single "Lonely Love," which drops March 30. - March 04, 2015 - Ryal
Mo’ne Davis Named as the Black Cotton Foundation’s 2015 Jasmina Anema Youth Award Recipient
Teenage Sports Phenom Joins Teenage CEO as the Standard for Youth Excellence - March 04, 2015 - Black Cotton Foundation, Inc.
67 Wine & Spirits Presents 67 Wine-Book Club with Author Kerin O'Keefe
67 Wine announces the first installment of it’s new 67 Wine-Book Club, to be held Friday, March 6th, from 4-7PM at their store. 67 Wine is now featuring "Barolo and Barbaresco: The King and Queen of Italian Wine" by Kerin O'Keefe. - March 04, 2015 - 67 Wine & Spirits
Hundreds of Original Quilts at Dallas Quilt Show at Market Hall March 13-15
Quilter's Guild of Dallas presents its annual Quilt Show at Dallas Market Hall, March 13-15, featuring 400 judged quilt entries, 3 special exhibits, guest lectures, and 130 vendors. The theme for the show is "Funny Quilts." - March 04, 2015 - Quilters Guild of Dallas
Juicy Stakes Final Caribbean Poker Tournament Online Satellite Series Has Begun
A final series of online satellite tournaments that’s just begun at Juicy Stakes Poker (http://www.juicystakes.eu) will send another online tournament champion to play in a live tournament in the Caribbean. The winner of the Final CPPT Satellite Tournaments will get a $4100 prize package that includes $1650 buy-in to the $200,000 CPPT Main Event in St Maarten, April 30th to May 3rd 2015. - March 04, 2015 - Juicy Stakes Casino and Poker Room
Local Publisher Launches Exclusive Short-Run Sustainable Savings Coupon Book with a Trash for Peace Fundraiser the Event Features an Auction for Tesla/Dinner Tour
The Fundraiser and publishing event will be hosted by German-influenced gourmet cuisine restaurant Slide Inn at 2348 SE Ankeny and will run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. All attendees will have an opportunity to purchase special-menu food and drinks, learn about Trash for Peace, receive a free coupon book, and can learn why they should NOT sell smart phones and laptops and should securely donate them at the event through Free Geek. Attendees will have an opportunity to make contributions. - March 04, 2015 - Global Marketing Concepts
Golden Euro St Patrick's Celebrations Include Free Spins, Casino Bonuses and a Facebook Contest
Golden Euro Casino (http://www.goldeneuro.com) will have a surprise casino bonus for all depositing players on St Patrick's Day, March 17th but the celebration of everything Irish continues all month long. "Players should check their email or the message center in the casino on St Patrick's... - March 04, 2015 - Golden Euro Casino
South Africa’s Springbok Casino Names 'Pay Dirt' Game of the Month After R168,225 Win
Carol Z, a regular player at South Africa’s Springbok Casino (http://www.springbokcasino.co.za), recently won R168,225 with a single spin on Pay Dirt, one of the online casino’s most popular slot games. That lucky spin was part of a R346,850 winning streak. To celebrate Carol’s... - March 04, 2015 - Springbok Casino
Zuckerman Museum of Art by Stanley Beaman & Sears a Cultural Beacon
In just the last year, an unlikely arts scene has emerged more than twenty-file miles north-west of downtown Atlanta. On the campus of Kennesaw State University (KSU), the state's third-largest public institution of higher-education, the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (ZMA) has been the impetus... - March 03, 2015 - Stanley Beaman & Sears
Legendary San Francisco Drag Queens Buy a Nightclub and Present "Sex and the City LIVE!"
SFs hottest new nightclub and cabaret venue, Oasis, is owned by legendary San Francisco Drag Queens, Heklina and D'Arcy Drollinger. They're bringing back their wildly popular "Sex And The City: Live!" every Thursday-Saturday in March. Perfect for bridal showers, girls night out, gay theater or just a rollicking good time on the town. Tickets and information at sfoasis.com. - March 03, 2015 - Oasis
BaraLabs Debuts Latest iOS App
Oswego, Illinois-based BaraLabs, has just released their latest iOS app, First Draw. This app is targeted to everyone who needs to quickly write a note or create a simple drawing. Users can draw with one of ten built-in colored pencils or create your own color using the Red/Green/Blue color mixer. Everyone makes mistakes and the app comes with an eraser to easily remove that errant line or word. To celebrate the release, the app will be free for a limited time. - March 03, 2015 - BaraLabs
National Anthem Vocal Competition
MusicStar launches National Anthem Vocal Competition on March 3, National Anthem Day! - March 02, 2015 - MusicStar
Fantasy Author Celebrates Women's History Month by Shining Light on The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
If Marvel's Agent Peggy Carter were real, she'd be an operative of the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, an organization of female spies who sabotaged the Nazis and helped pave the way for D-Day. Author Alesha Escobar is sharing their story during Women's History Month and offering discounted ebook copies of the Amazon bestselling Gray Tower Trilogy, a fantasy series centered on a wizardly female spy. - March 02, 2015 - Creative Alchemy, Inc.
Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, a Manhattan Kosher Restaurant, Announces to Offer Prepaid Glatt Kosher for Passover Seders, Chol Hamoed & Yom Tov Meals During Jewish Holiday
If you are looking for a relaxing and stress-free way to celebrate Passover with your loved ones without spending the whole day in the kitchen, consider what has become a tradition for Passover at the popular New York City Glatt Kosher restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC. - February 28, 2015 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
Dream Maker Studio Premier Long Island Video Production and Recording Studio
Centralized on Long Island, Dream Maker Studio is bringing its expertise and professionalism to clients across the video and music production industry. - February 28, 2015 - Dream Maker Studio
Antiques & Art Estate Auction - Offers Live Internet Bidding of 450+ Unique Lots
18th & 19th Century European furniture, Estate jewelry and Rolex watches, ancient Roman gold, chandeliers, over 50 antique Oriental hand woven rugs, artwork and a large assortment of garden elements. - February 28, 2015 - Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Lucky Club Casino Introduces New "Three Stooges Disorder in the Court" from Nuworks Games with Up to $222 Bonus
Larry, Curly and Moe are up to their usual zany antics in the new Three Stooges: Disorder in the Court slot game now available at metro-style Lucky Club Casino (http://www.luckyclub.eu). The new game, with Auto-Nudge, is based on the classic Three Stooges’ comedy. To celebrate its launch,... - February 28, 2015 - Lucky Club Casino
Casino Winning Streak Will Help Send Son to College
A Liberty Slots Casino (http://www.libertyslots.eu) player that had a $28,000 winning streak on February 16th says his good fortune will really help with his son’s college expenses next year. “We’ve been saving to send our son to college since he was a baby,” said the... - February 28, 2015 - Liberty Slots
Boxer Jonathan "El Conquistador Cepeda" Continues to Conquer in Convincing Style
Cepeda destroys Hammond! - February 27, 2015 - Kran Sports & Entertainment Management
PanIQ Room Has Arrived to America
PanIQ Entertainment LLC. is a promising company, specialized on live escape gaming entertainment. The founders are from Hungary, Budapest which is currently known as one of the capital cities of room escape gaming units. As a result of a long preparation and construction period, the first two rooms in Hollywood, the Bunker and the Asylum were opened in the summer of 2014. - February 27, 2015 - Paniq Entertainment LLC.
Eternal Press and Damnation Books Release New Titles for March 2015
Eternal Press and Damnation Books Release New Titles. - February 27, 2015 - Caliburn Press LLC
Benefit Concert for Fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charlie Kondek
The Bellamy Brothers and Bertie Higgins are performing a benefit concert for the family of Charlie Kondek who lost his life in the line of duty. - February 27, 2015 - Cayo Largo Productions, LLC
Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair Offers Exciting Specials and Promotions Throughout Its 11-Day Run
The Southwest and Lee County Fair will be packed with fun and excitement for everyone! - February 27, 2015 - Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair
Bungee Mummy: King’s Escape Launches Onto iOS and Android! Win 3D Printable Rewards in Mobile Adventure Game
Indie game studio Steampunk Wizards today announces that Bungee Mummy, offering 3D printable rewards, has launched on IOS. Bungee Mummy is now available for free download both on the App Store for Apple devices and on Google Play for Android devices. - February 26, 2015 - Steampunk Wizards
Company is Giving Away Free Mobile Websites
It is Local Reputation Management's intent to help these companies without a mobile friendly website and create one for them for free. Interested parties will pay the usual hosting fees, as Company cannot pay those fees forever. Local Reputation Management has been servicing offline companies with their online marketing needs for 10 years, and has been providing online reputation monitoring services for over a year. - February 26, 2015 - Local Reputation Management LLC