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Arts and entertainment news covering the visual and performing arts, including photography, books and publishing, electronic games, events and concerts, movies, music, television and radio as well as information, products and services pertaining to arts and entertainment industry professionals.
Galavanting – Online Women's Travel Magazine Launches
Galavanting, a new online women’s travel magazine, officially launched July 15th to thousands of readers in its first week. Editors-in-chief Kim Mance and Katy Quissell recruited a diverse and impressive group of women writers to tell their stories of adventures from around the globe for the... - July 23, 2008 - Galavanting Productions, LLC
DirectBuy Selects Fine Living Network (FLN) as Sole Media Partner For Its First Multi-platform Advertising Campaign
Fine Living Network (FLN) joins DirectBuy, a national members-only showroom and home design center, in a long-term arrangement that represents DirectBuy’s first ever multi-platform advertising campaign. - July 23, 2008 - DirectBuy
Inkubook Photo Book Maker Launches Public Availability
Inkubook, the New Online Photo Book Builder, Allows Anyone to Collaborate and Create Drop-Dead Gorgeous Books in Minutes. - July 23, 2008 - iUniverse
Harry Reid Holds Hearing on FLDS
Sen. Harry Reid is holding a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee about the FLDS . Find out who is invited to testify and who is not. At 3 PM E.T., Thursday, July 24, 2008, Jerri Ward will be discussing this on "I Object! Justice Examined" at Right Talk Radio with a panel of... - July 23, 2008 - "I Object! Justice Examined"
Forgan of St. Andrews Announces Signing International Legend Ian Woosnam
Forgan of St Andrews announced today the signing of international golfing legend Ian Woosnam, OBE, to represent them on tour. Ian has signed an initial contract of 3½ years from the 1st July and got off to a winning start first time out at the recent Russian Seniors in Moscow. - July 23, 2008 - The Sports HQ
Australian Domain Name Market Hots Up
Trading of com.au domain names has only been permitted since June. Already multiple 5 figure sales have shown the AU Domain aftermarket to be pumping. - July 23, 2008 - Netfleet Pty Ltd
NETIP Members Get the Best Indian TV Available
WatchIndia.TV, the premier internet TV company for the Indian diaspora is partnering up with the Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) to offer a new benefit to all NetIP members. Now new and current NetIP members can subscribe to WatchIndia.TV and receive an additional 10% off regular price. - July 23, 2008 - Live Asia TV
bingness.com Offers Premium Product for Free - to Bloggers Blogging About Wordpress Themes and Online Business
Bingness.com offers their premium wordpress video tutorials and resource book free of cost to bloggers who review their product or site. - July 23, 2008 - bingness.com
Anna Dmytrenko - Piano Recital at the Ico Art and Music Gallery, New York, July 27, 5 PM
Ico Art and Music Gallery proudly presents The Second Annual Summer Art and Music Festival: Live Classical performances on Sunday, July 27th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, featuring piano phenom Anna Dmytrenko. - July 23, 2008 - Anna Dmytrenko
VoiceAmerica/World Talk Radio Presents “Welcome To LITR”
Executive Producers Stephan Jacob and David Korus launch a new syndicated internet radio show on the VoiceAmerica and World Talk Radio networks called “Welcome To LITR.” - July 23, 2008 - LIVE Internet Talk Radio
The Paintings of Internationally Acclaimed Spanish Master Guillermo Sedano Come to New Jersey
The paintings of Spanish Master Painter Guillermo Sedano, winner of the XXII BMW Prize for painting, are coming to New Jersey. - July 22, 2008 - Cosmopolitan Fine Art
From Wanted to the Red Star - Timur Bekmambetov’s Dream Project
Timur Bekmambetov continues development on Christian Gossett’s The Red Star. - July 22, 2008 - Archangel Studios
Online Gambling Highlights in July 2008
July is a bumper month for online casino gambling fans with new slots tournaments, a new casino, NFL futures betting and the biggest free play bonus ever. - July 22, 2008 - Online Gambling Insider
iUniverse Top 5 Selling Titles for June
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced its top five sellers for the month of June. - July 21, 2008 - iUniverse
FeaturePics.com Announces New Search Tools
FeaturePics.com unveils a new set of search tools that will help designers meet the growing demand for creative concepts involving textures and clip-art type images - July 21, 2008 - FeaturePics.com
Platinum Play Bingo Launches ‘Bingo Ball for Life’
Online bingo provider, Platinum Play Bingo have launched their newest offering, Bingo Ball for Life – an exciting, world-first for bingo players, allowing them to own their very own lucky bingo number and even customise their own bingo ball with a chance of winning a massive £50 000 in cash. - July 18, 2008 - Fortune Lounge Group
SwingAway Sports Products Has Completed the Acquisition of All Rights and Patents of the SwingAway Product Line from Rebound Sports Technology
The SwingAway Hitting System is the most preeminent training aid in the baseball and softball hitting market today. This Patented product is used and supported by all 30 Major League Baseball Teams, the Olympic Softball Team plus 100's of top tier college and high schools programs throughout the nation. - July 18, 2008 - SwingAway Sports Products
Sight and Sound Showroom Unveils Revamped Home Theater Website
Sight and Sound Showroom is pleased to announce the re-launch of SightandSoundShowroom.com. The revamped website is dedicated to providing home theater and entertainment solutions for residential and commercial properties in Connecticut, New York City, Long Island and Westchester County. - July 18, 2008 - Sight and Sound Showroom
vineyard vines Partners with LPGA Professional Golfer Stacy Lewis
vineyard vines®, the Stamford-based apparel company best known for its elegant neckties, announced today its partnership with LPGA professional golfer Stacy Lewis. A recent graduate of the University of Arkansas, Lewis has been called a “role model” off the course and her talent... - July 18, 2008 - vineyard vines
RCI Confirms Support of New Consumer Publication for Shared Ownership Industry
Owners Perspective magazine, the independent global publication for existing owners and prospective buyers of all shared ownership products which launched last week with an initial subscription base of 5,300 can now confirm the support of the industry’s largest exchange company to help extend its reach in delivering valuable content to consumers. - July 18, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
America Needs Me Announces the Official Featured Artist for the Month of July 2008
Sheli Aarden stands tall as the newest 4 star general in the peace media social evolution. - July 18, 2008 - America Needs Me
Gary Terzza Shares 5 Tips for Getting Voice Over Work on Experts Podcast
British voice coach, Gary Terzza, identifies five areas that contribute greatly to securing voice over work in his first contribution to the industry renowned podcast, Voice Over Experts. - July 18, 2008 - Voices.com
Crazee Comics Media LLC, Founder Samuel Vera to be Featured on NBC’s Streetside San Diego July 25th at 11:00 AM Channel 39
About Crazee Comics Media, LLC - Crazee Comics® is a small press publisher of comic books and now children’s book via Crazee Kids®. CCM is currently seeking to license its properties in all forms of media from publishing, animation, merchandising and toys and more. Interested parties please inquire via media@crazeecomics.com and add License in the subject line. Visit: www.crazeecomics.com for more. - July 18, 2008 - Crazee Comics
iUniverse Titles Honored in July as Reader’s Choice
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced that 23 titles were awarded Reader’s Choice designation in July. To gain the Reader’s Choice designation, titles must meet several key requirements. The title must be awarded... - July 17, 2008 - iUniverse
Your Savings Multiply During Dallas Tax Free Weekend with the Hilton Dallas Park Cities Stay & Shop Package
During Dallas tax free weekend, you can shop without pain or guilt now that Dallas tax free weekend occurs two weeks later in order to coincide with the new legislature-mandated first-day-of-school and the Hilton Dallas Park Cities offers a special Stay & Shop package. At the Hilton Dallas... - July 17, 2008 - Hilton Dallas Park Cities
Retro Pop Culture and Nostalgia Come to Blog Talk Radio
Baby boomer Pop Art Diva, the artist formerly known as Terri Dennis, will premiere her Retro Pop Culture Talk Show “Trippin' Down Memory Lane” this Thursday, July 17th at 1 P.M. Eastern on Blog Talk Radio. - July 16, 2008 - PopArtDiva.Com
Moose Pak LLC Launches New Craft Forum
Moose Pak LLC announces the release of Moose Emporium Forum, a new social community for anyone interested in sharing their thoughts, questions, knowledge and opinions on craft topics in a social community environment. - July 16, 2008 - Moose Pak LLC
Rick Walton, Author of Over 30 Picture Books, Talks with Stories for Children Magazine Founder, VS Grenier
Author Rick Walton chatted with Stories for Children Magazine Founder & Editor-in-Chief VS Grenier about writing for children—something this veteran author of more than 30 picture books and multiple riddle books knows a little something about. During the interview Rick explained why he... - July 16, 2008 - Stories for Children Magazine
Stories for Children Magazine’s Art Direct, Chrissy Fanslau Resigns
Stories for Children Magazine Founder & Editor-in-Chief, VS Grenier announced the resignation of Chrissy Fanslau, July 7, 2008. - July 16, 2008 - Stories for Children Magazine
Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce Helps Organize Southern Vermont’s Giant, Blue Festival August 1-10th 2008
Berries, vintage cars, music, food and tarp displays; if it’s blue, it’s probably happening in the Mount Snow area towns of Wilmington, Whitingham and Dover in early August. The 2008 Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival is the culmination of a community effort coordinated by Janet Boyd... - July 16, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Lulu Publishing's Landmark Author Morgan Manley Has Released Her New Book, "I Was Born to Love You"
Lulu Publishing is proud to announce author Morgan Manley’s inaugural work, I was Born to Love You, for sale at retail booksellers and online at www.lulu.com. This exciting new true story begs the reader to search within for the fortitude to endure any hardship. For a lifetime Morgan Manley... - July 15, 2008 - I Was Born To Love You - by Morgan Manley
Indie Graphic Novel Publisher Welcomes Saucony To Comicon International San Diego 2008
Team Red Star to wear custom designed Saucony shoes. - July 14, 2008 - Archangel Studios
Malibu Arts Journal Announces Partnership with SellFolio® 4.0
Malibu Arts Journal, Southern California’s leading art critic journal, proudly announces a new partnership with SellFolio® 4.0, a blockbuster new product for Windows® Vista® and Windows XP® that helps artists, musicians and photographers create portfolio websites and CDs to... - July 14, 2008 - Malibu Arts Journal
Sound Authors Radio Show Announces July 4th, 2008 Independence Day Show Lineup
Blog Talk Radio network features Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, featuring guest Dr. Marcus Wells. - July 14, 2008 - Sound Authors
The Poetry Party of the Year
International Society of Poets Holds Annual Convention. - July 13, 2008 - Poetry.com
Style-pd.com Launches e-Marketplaces Offering Products Designed by Independent Creators
Style-pd.com offers a platform for up-and-coming creators such as designers, artists, and creative companies to exhibit their works online and also provide opportunities for them to sell their works online internationally. The website also offers news content related to design and art including... - July 13, 2008 - style-pd, Inc.
DCIA Announces Inadvertent Sharing Protection Program
The DCIA today announced an industry-wide initiative to protect P2P users against the inadvertent sharing of personal or sensitive data. This program culminates a year of work among leading private sector participants along with government agency representatives. A summary document is posted on the DCIA website at www.dcia.info/activities/ispg/inadvertentsharingprotection.pdf. - July 12, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Let's Learn Spanish with Frank & Paco Wins Dr. Toy Award
Let's Learn Spanish with Frank & Paco, Volume 1, has been awarded a Dr. Toy Award. The content for the Frank and Paco series was carefully planned and researched by a team of professionals including two bilingual educators and a linguist. The main references are the Real Academia de Española and the Asociación Cultural Antonio de Nebrija through web site elcastellano.org. - July 12, 2008 - Poole Productions LLC
Students Organize Islam-West Unity Event in New York City
Four college students, two from the West and two from the Muslim world, have founded an educational non-profit called 'Heal the Rift'. HTR intends to begin building a new atmosphere of optimism and understanding in the relationship between the Muslim World and the West by correcting misperceptions that stand in the way of reconciliation. They are holding their inaugural event, Heal the Rift 2008, on Saturday, July 19th in Washington Square Park from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. - July 12, 2008 - Heal the Rift
Etienne A. Gibbs Fights Cybercrime with His Staying Safe Online Talk Show
Etienne has partnered with BlogTalkRadio.com. It is their new, one-click Flash-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) feature that enables his listeners to participate in his show directly from their Web browser without the need for long-distance fees or a traditional landline or wireless phone. - July 12, 2008 - SayNotoHackersandSpyware.com
Exotic World Gifts Website, Designed by International Firm Appeal Media, Wins 2008 Communicator Award
After competing against 9,000 entries, Appeal Media’s website design for Exotic World Gifts seized the honor today for a 2008 Communicator Award. - July 12, 2008 - Appeal Media
AuthorHouse Announces Its Top Five Best-selling Titles for June 2008
“How-To” Titles Dominate the List of Top-Five Best-selling AuthorHouse titles for June 2008 - July 11, 2008 - iUniverse
Mendocino Hotel Hosts Stephen Prutsman Pianist for Opening of Mendocino Music Festival
Mendocino Hotel Hosts The Opening Night of The Mendocino Music Festival . A prix fix dinner at $30 is available from 5.30-8 pm with a Reception for Stephen Prutsman Pianist July 12, 2008 9:30pm - 11:30pm. Pastries are prepared and presented by the Ritz Carlton San Francisco and Organic Sparkling Wine are offered by Jeriko Vineyards. - July 11, 2008 - Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites
A New Innovative Software Launched by Gold Rock Casino
A new software has been launched by GoldRockCasino.com, with extraordinary games, excellent customer support, and exciting promotion. - July 11, 2008 - GoldRockCasino
Summer Art and Music Festival at Ico Art and Music Gallery - July 24th through August 2nd
Ico Art and Music Gallery at 27 North Moore St., New York, NY 10013 proudly presents the Second Annual Summer Art and Music Festival: July 24th through August 2nd - July 11, 2008 - Anna Dmytrenko
Professional Networking Only for Canadians
Probook.ca is an online professional network exclusively for Canadians. - July 11, 2008 - Probook
Sound Authors Radio Show Announces July 11th, 2008 Show Lineup
Blog Talk Radio network features Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show, featuring New York Times best-selling author Laura Duksta. - July 11, 2008 - Sound Authors
Independent Features Film Festival Announces 2008 Festival Line-Up
Thousands Vote from Around the World to Select 23 Films. - July 10, 2008 - Independent Features, LLC
2008 Tri-City Art Battle
First Ever Tri-City Art Battle; Music, Food and Artist's; 20 Artist's will have 3 hours to set up and complete an original piece of work....then you get to vote on your favorite artist. - July 10, 2008 - Magic Bean Cafe
Alison Pitman Advises Voice Talent Startups on Voice Over Experts Podcast
British voice over talent, Alison Pitman, presents tips on building a business from the ground up in her second podcast in the "Business Basics for Voice Actors" series on the industry renowned podcast, Voice Over Experts. - July 10, 2008 - Voices.com