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Karen Gillan of "Doctor Who" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" to Attend Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con on Saturday, May 31
Karen Gillan, who portrayed "Amy Pond" in the time-traveling adventure series "Doctor Who" and "Nebula" in the upcoming "Guardians of the Galaxy," will appear at Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con on Saturday, May 31. - May 15, 2014 - Fan Expo HQ
At Wonder Costumes, an Old Player Gets a New Outfit
Nine year e-commerce costume company Wonder Costumes gets a new site design. - May 15, 2014 - Wonder Costumes
“ALTERGEIST” Launches "Demand My City” Contest for Horror Sci-Fi Film's Theatrical Premiere
Are You Afraid? That’s What They Like. - May 14, 2014 - HeckArt Studios
"World’s Greatest!..." is Airing Episode #100
Popular television show gets ready to celebrate a milestone. - May 14, 2014 - How 2 Media
Experience the Fiesta de San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona in 2014 with Iberian Traveler's Sanfermín Tours
With more than 40 years of experience, Iberian Traveler, Peña Seattle de Sanfermines & Incoming Navarra, are number one in offering exciting and exclusive packages for the Fiesta de San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls. Based in Pamplona, the group offers an unparalleled experience; from the "chupinazo," the opening ceremony and the encierro, the "running of the bulls," to the "pobre de mí," the candlelight ceremony signaling the end of the fiesta and the countdown to Sanfermines 2015. - May 14, 2014 - Iberian Traveler
Project-Nerd Launches Cosplay Cookbook Crowdfunding
Project-Nerd has launched its Kickstarter Campaign to raise money for the Cosplay Cookbook project that includes more than 18 cosplayers, 5 photographers, and 40 incredible recipes. The Cosplay Cookbook is something the Project-Nerd team started discussing internally nearly two years ago, and now... - May 14, 2014 - Project-Nerd
RJ Mitte, Ray William Johnson and Paloma Kwiatkowski to Star in the Katz/Carbonetta Production of "Who’s Driving Doug"
Producers David Katz and Nicole Carbonetta of Katz Agency are thrilled to announce the cast of “Who’s Driving Doug.” - May 13, 2014 - Katz Agency
Nirakar.net Announces New Website; Highly Discounted Membership Offer Now Available
Nirakar.net aims to foster long term relationships and help singles find their right match. - May 12, 2014 - Nirakar.net
ARIDO Jewelry Featuring ADAMS&ARIDO Collection in Cannes
Fine Art jewelry created with the highest quality gems and precious metals in the world. ADAMS&ARIDO hand crafted unique Tourmaline and Diamond necklaces named “GRACE" for DPA Cannes event. - May 12, 2014 - ARIDO Jewelry
Talented Young Artist, Backed by All-Star Band, to Debut "Salute" to Wounded Heroes
Free Memorial Day weekend concert May 25 in West Palm Beach to benefit Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - May 12, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Mature-Themed Sock Puppet Thriller Series Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
Blue Springs, the supernatural thriller web series isn’t a standard run of the mill production as it’s developed with handmade sock puppets. Blue Springs creator, Matthew Porter discusses the intricate filmmaking used to create and produce this homemade show, plus his Kickstarter campaign, which aims to raise $17,000. - May 12, 2014 - Blue Springs Web Series
Quiet Punch: Fists Will Fly in the Home, Apartment, and Office
Quiet Punch is one of the first patent pending boxing fitness products to be released for home, apartment and office use. Pre-order campaign has raised over $3,000 complements of Boxing For All, Inc. - May 12, 2014 - Quiet Punch
Days of Our Lives and Dexter Actress Graces the Pages of Lifestyle for Men Magazine
Los Angeles based actress and model Victoria Vertuga is this month’s LFM Girl for Lifestyle for Men Magazine. The sexy spread features unseen photos from celebrity photographer Shannon Jankula as well as an exclusive interview. - May 11, 2014 - V Squared Productions
Local Chiropractor Hosts Weekly Radio Show
Local Chiropractor hosts weekly Radio Program on WWN AM 1470. Program focuses on ways to promote optimal health and reverse chronic pain and illness. - May 10, 2014 - Keystone Chiropractic
Stuart Rapeport vs. Damien Hirst; a Mouse Art Battle Where Kids & Dogs Win
Artists from London and Los Angeles make mouse print art; charity ensues. - May 10, 2014 - itmarksthespot llc
Jhurmutt Gets a Makeover
The event networking site, Jhurmutt, has a new look and feel that is much more user-friendly. - May 10, 2014 - Jhurmutt
Latest Winners in the 2014 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Announcing the Spring 2014 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winners - May 09, 2014 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces Erased: Nicole Charbonnet and Rosemary Barile
Acclaimed Houston gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art, announces the exhibition of new paintings by Nicole Charbonnet and Rosemary Barile on view June 7 - July 5, 2014. - May 09, 2014 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Concert to Benefit “I Didn’t Do It” – Documentary Film on Elvis Impersonator Kevin Curtis, Innocent Victim of Ricin Arrest
Tribute Performer Returns to the Stage to Headline Benefit Funding the Documentary; “The Kevin Curtis: F.B.I.O.U. A Ricin Roll Concert” Takes the Stage on May 15 at the Lyric Oxford in Oxford, MS - May 09, 2014 - Velvet Ditch Productions
Fear City Haunted House (Big City Entertainment, LLC) Announces a New Internship Program for Their 2014 Season
Fear City Haunted House is seeking 8-10 motivated college students with technical and administrative interests to join the troupe for their 2014 Season. - May 09, 2014 - Fear City Chicago
BirthdayFreebies.com Announces Anonymous Search
BirthdayFreebies.com announces that visitors to the website will now have the ability to search for birthday freebies anonymously. - May 09, 2014 - BirthdayFreebies.com
8th Annual Manhattan Film Festival Announces 2014 Lineup
Feature documentary “David & Me” and Feature Narrative “The Wisdom To Know The Difference” Highlight Opening Night. - May 08, 2014 - Manhattan Film Festival
Famed Guitar Maker Dean Zelinsky Opens Factory Store in Highland Park, IL
Dean Zelinsky, founder of the guitar brand that bears his name and most recent venture Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars (www.deanzelinsky.com), announces the opening of his outlet store, Dean Zelinsky’s Guitar Factory Outlet at 3080 Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park, IL. - May 08, 2014 - Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars
The Music That Sells Hollywood’s Top Blockbusters: audiomachine
audiomachine releases Phenomena - its sixth public album of epic film trailer music. - May 08, 2014 - audiomachine
Liberty Slots $30,000 "Medieval May Money Maker" Slots Tournament Has Begun - $400 Mothers Day Bonus This Weekend
After awarding more than $100,000 in slots tournament prizes again last month, Liberty Slots (http://www.libertyslots.eu) has just started its Mediaeval May Money Maker Slots Tournament that will award another $30,000 in cash prizes this month. This special month-long tournament is the first time... - May 08, 2014 - Liberty Slots
Never Say I Can't - Human Rights Triumph
Have you ever been stared at, pointed at or laughed at in public? “Never Say I Can’t” – “The Manuel Salazar Story” is the tale of two seemingly broken people who come together through a horrendous work related accident to rebuild their lives and struggle to achieve the American Dream. - May 07, 2014 - a Martin McGuire film
Award-Winning Mexican Actress & TV Star Bianca Marroquin Releases Debut Solo Album
"El Mundo Era Mio" launches Tuesday, May 13, on Young Pals Records International, with 5 co-writes from the beloved singer, songwriter, dancer & actress. - May 07, 2014 - Young Pals Music
Fear City Haunted House (Big City Entertainment, LLC) Announces 2014 Season Workshop Auditions
Fear City Haunted House is proud to announce their 2014 Open Auditions for this coming Halloween Season. Fear City is seeking "Improv" Actors, Dancers, Performance Artists & Haunters. All performers must be 18 years old and over. - May 07, 2014 - Fear City Chicago
Springbok Casino Goes Back to Ancient Times with May's Game of the Month "Caesar’s Empire" -- R2000 Bonus, Free Spins and Double Comp Points Now on Offer
The Roman-themed Caesar’s Empire slot game is Springbok Casino’s (http://www.SpringbokCasino.co.za) Game of the Month for May. Players at the deluxe South African online casino are receiving free spins, free money and double comp points as they take a spin through ancient... - May 07, 2014 - Springbok Casino
Flight for Life to Support St. Jude's Children's Hospital Landing at Morristown Airport in New Jersey - Sunday Morning, May 18, 2014
The concept behind the Flight For Life is an around the world trip in a private airplane with the hope of bringing awareness to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and to raise money to support the services they provide to children around the world. - May 06, 2014 - Davalyn Corporation
Innovative New Product for Guitar Players. SOLOIST: All-In-One Guitar & Accessory Hanger by Wall-Axe
Wall-Axe Custom Guitar Hangers announces their latest innovation in guitar accessories, the SOLOIST: All-In-One Guitar & Accessory Hanger, a single-hanger solution inspired by their flagship decorative multi-guitar hangers. - May 06, 2014 - Wall-Axe Guitar Hangers
54th Shenandoah Antiques Expo: 300+ Dealers and Great Prices
A two-day antiques paradise draws 300+ national dealers with first-rate pieces and prices on May 9th and 10th - rated the Mid-Atlantics's top show. - May 06, 2014 - Heritage Promotions
New Young Adult Suspenseful Fiction Novel: "New Age Lamians" by Didi Oviatt
Have your heart drop to the pit of your stomach, only to bounce back up and out of your chest in excitement. Dive fearlessly into the first novel of an unforgettable SiFi trilogy. Enter the mind of a hero as he suffers infliction and rises above the ashes in a world of mystery, horror, and... - May 06, 2014 - Didi Oviatt
Finding Ability in Learning Disability: Miss Atlantic States International Joins Forces with Learning Ally
Miss Atlantic States International 2014, Andi DeField, has joined forces with Learning Ally, a national nonprofit organization serving over 300,000 children and adults across the U.S. who have visual, learning, and reading-based disabilities like dyslexia. DeField, a trial attorney, advocate, and... - May 05, 2014 - Miss Atlantic States International 2014, Andi DeField
Deep Forest Gallery & design studio Announces Grand Opening Gala "Driven by Nature"
The Deep Forest Gallery & design studio is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new home - a street level, unique indoor and outdoor gallery located at 404 Southwestern Blvd., in Coppell, Texas. To celebrate this magical event, the Deep Forest Gallery & Design Studio is pleased to... - May 05, 2014 - Deep Forest Gallery & design studio
AnNisa Designs Online Fashion Franchise Presents: Fashion Concepts with Women Who Cover
Premier Online Fashion Forum Sponsored by AnNisa Designs. - May 05, 2014 - AnNisa Designs
YouTube Channel Sketch Juice Gives Pharrell Williams a Reason to be "Unhappy" with Parody Music Video
Sketch Juice has released their music video parody of Pharrell Williams' "Happy" song entitled "Unhappy" which can be found at: http://youtu.be/miQ06yO6QTI. - May 05, 2014 - Sketch Juice
Playground Politix Red Carpet World Premiere – May 15, 2014
Playground Politix is a musically driven short film about all-American girls and boys battling through dance for space on the playground. - May 03, 2014 - Spicerack Productions, Inc.
Best Bartenders in the Country… Portland, Chicago, New York, Somerville?
Small town bartender to go to national bartending competition. - May 03, 2014 - Verve Bistro * Bar * Lounge
Tru Social Networking and Takeuchi Galleries Proudly Presents the Biggest Outdoor Biz Mixer & Art Show Featuring World Renowned Artist Cao Yong in an Exclusive Gallery
Additional featured artists from LA County and Orange County. Carol Hungerford, Gus Harper, Jan Loyd Goverts, Lana Del Svetlana (Miss Ukraine) and many more. It’s a one day event on May 28th, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.; at the Kaleidoscope - 27741 Crown Valley Parkway Mission Viejo CA 92691. - May 03, 2014 - Takeuchi Galleries
Hometown Urgent Care Partners with the Springfield City Kings for a Home Run on Opening Day
Hometown Urgent Care, with two locations serving Springfield, will provide special giveaways and family activities at the Champion City Kings Premier on Wednesday, May 28 at Davidson Stadium. - May 03, 2014 - Hometown Urgent Care
Termites: An Animated Film
Visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/termites/termites. A new animated film about termites that live in the floorboards of Anne Rice's house. - May 02, 2014 - Termites: An Animated Film
Tulsa Native Biker Fox in New Movie from Distributor of "Short Term 12"
The life and times of Frank P. DeLarzelere III filmed by director Jeremy Lamberton. - May 02, 2014 - Todd Lincoln
Miami Movie #EM3 Scorching the Rental Charts
A new movie made and set in Miami is achieving great success in the home entertainment market. - May 02, 2014 - Jorgea Hernando
"Upfront & Straightforward" Celebrates 7 Years of Advice for Dating Singles
"Upfront & Straightforward" with Host Alan Roger Currie will celebrate seven years as the most popular talk radio podcast program on BlogTalkRadio.com among all programs that primarily center on issues and discussions related to romance, sex, and general self-help for dating singles. - May 02, 2014 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Round Top Music Festival
The Round Top Festival Institute presents the 44th Round Top Music Festival on June 7th to July 12th in Round Top, Texas (248 Jaster Road). Founded by concert pianist James Dick, the Round Top Music Festival annually selects 95 students (from over 500 applicants) who study with distinguished faculty and perform in the Texas Festival Orchestra. Master classes and rehearsals are open to the public. - May 02, 2014 - Round Top Festival Institute
MotionElements Launches Redesign of Online Asia Inspired Stock Media Marketplace
MotionElements launches the redesign of its online marketplace for Asia inspired royalty free stock media with an updated modern look and feel. The site also adds improvements to make browsing and buying a seamless experience for customers. - May 01, 2014 - MotionElements
Southern Brewing Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Pepper Beer Releases
Southern Brewing & Winemaking is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Celebration with a pepper beer tap takeover. - May 01, 2014 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Announces the Artists for Their Short Play Festival "This Round’s on Us" on May 10 and 11, Featuring Labrynth's Craig Sirmumsila Grant
Take a break from the humdrum with NyLon Fusion's latest This Round's on Us short-play festival. This time around, the company pays homage to that most speech-slurred and teetering of traditions, spring break, with ten-minute tales of breaking free, breaking rules, and breaking hearts. - April 30, 2014 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Song-e Yoon’s First Solo Exhibition in New York
Solo Exhibition of Song-e Yoon "Essence" at New York Minded Gallery, May 10-24; Opening reception: Thursday May 10th, 5pm - 10pm; Location: NYMND, 38-82 13th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - April 30, 2014 - Art Company, Songeyoon