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Elizabeth Czekanski’s New Book, "How Do You Pet a Giraffe?" is a Charming Guide to Understanding Giraffes & How They Interact with Their Habitat & Each Other
Fulton Books author Elizabeth Czekanski, who has taught elementary school for twenty-five years, has completed her most recent book, “How Do You Pet a Giraffe?”: a charming and engaging tale that explores the lives of giraffes, how they function in the wild, and where one might find... - December 06, 2022 - Fulton Books
Kimberly Dawson Hodson’s New Book, "From the Soul of My Rubber Boots," Follows How the Author Found a New Path in Life by Heeding the Advice of Her Gut Feelings
Fulton Books author Kimberly Dawson Hodson, a widow, proud grandmother, and animal lover who works as an occupational therapist, has completed her most recent book, “From the Soul of My Rubber Boots”: an uplifting story that follows the author as she gives in to her intuition and... - December 06, 2022 - Fulton Books
Daniela Soberman - When We Grow Up
Gallery SADE Los Angeles is pleased to announce its first solo exhibition with American-born, Los Angeles-based artist Daniela Soberman. - December 06, 2022 - Daniela Soberman
Author Luke Elliott’s New Book, "Noah and the Holy Scepter: Mesha of Moab," is the Next Chapter of This Captivating Seven-Part Series
Recent release “Noah and the Holy Scepter: Mesha of Moab” from Covenant Books author Luke Elliott invites readers to catch up with Noah. A week has passed since Noah’s providential discovery of the scepter of Judah, a holy relic with the capability to take this modern boy back in time to walk through biblical stories. - December 05, 2022 - Covenant Books
Author Anne Pinchera's New Audiobook, "Secrets Under the Apple Tree," is the Fascinating Tale of Two Young Boys Who Discover Their Town's Decades Old Secret
Recent audiobook release “Secrets Under the Apple Tree” from Audiobook Network author Anne Pinchera is a thrilling mystery that follows two young boys, Corey and Bobby, who discover a buried map and accompanying note that leads them on an unforgettable journey to discover the secrets hiding within their small farming town in upstate New York. - December 05, 2022 - Audiobook Network
Author James Domenighini's New Audiobook, "Chaos Company," Follows the Ultimate Fight for Humanity's Survival & Ownership Over the Perfect World of Eos
Recent audiobook release “Chaos Company” from Audiobook Network author James Domenighini follows the ongoing battle between the human settlers and a deadly race known as the Gorgons for the fate of the planet, Eos. As the battle for the human race rages on, Sergeant Lion Biyela begins to wonder if the beautiful and perfect world the humans have settled on is worth the bloodshed and heartache. - December 05, 2022 - Audiobook Network
Author Daniel Haro's New Audiobook, "Universal War Chronicles: Andy's Story—Part One," Follows a High Schooler & His Fight to Protect His Loved Ones from Destruction
Recent audiobook release “Universal War Chronicles: Andy's Story—Part One” from Audiobook Network author Daniel Haro is a fascinating story that centers around Andy, an average high schooler who finds his life changed forever when he becomes involved in an ongoing ancient war. Faced with the possibility of watching his friends and family die, Andy must strike up his courage and join the fight. - December 05, 2022 - Audiobook Network
Author Stephanie Mossi's New Audiobook, "Out of the Darkness," Follows the Author's Path of Healing from a Life of Anxiety & Depression That Controlled Her for Too Long
Recent audiobook release “Out of the Darkness” from Audiobook Network author Stephanie Mossi is a captivating memoir of the author's battle with mental health conditions and how she managed to find the light on the other side of her struggles. Inspired to seek help so that she could be there for her daughter, Mossi found the inner courage necessary to put in the hard work and reclaim her life. - December 05, 2022 - Audiobook Network
Local Band to Donate Ticket Sales from Upcoming Show to Help Musician with Cancer
3 Hole Punch Band to donate ticket sales for December 9, 2022 show for local musician with cancer. - December 05, 2022 - 3 Hole Punch
Cigar Life TV: Streaming Network (+ Cigar Lounge Money Maker)
Cigar Life TV, the 1st streaming network designed exclusively for the cigar life culture, helps cigar lounges keep patrons engaged, gives a platform to cigar-loving content creators, & provides affordable marketing to small businesses, all available on RokuTV, FireTV, AppleTV, Android, and Apple mobile apps. Cigar Life TV Launches on December 15, 2022. - December 04, 2022 - Cigar Life TV
New Statistics Textbook Written by First African American Female Ph.D. in Statistics
As the lead author, Dr. Nancy L. Griesinger, Ph.D., is the first African-American woman to receive a Doctorate of Philosophy in Statistics from Rice University. Dr. Griesinger is a passionate statistician, educator, researcher, and mentor. She has dedicated her career to educating students for over 20 years. In addition, Griesinger founded Mobile Math, LLC, a full-service tutoring and consulting firm focusing on mathematics, statistics, STEM degree consulting, and refresher math courses. - December 03, 2022 - Mobile Math, LLC
Melissa Manchester’s New Single, a Re-Explored Rendering of Her Classic Hit "Through the Eyes of Love," is Out Now
New single from 25th album RE:VIEW available on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. - December 03, 2022 - Melissa Manchester
City of Palm Springs Invites Local Families to Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 17
BMW of Palm Springs and Porsche Palm Springs Partner to Help Make the Holidays Merrier for Children Across the Coachella Valley. - December 03, 2022 - PSGSL
Anthony Daniels, "C-3PO" in "Star Wars," to Attend FAN EXPO Portland, February 17-19
British Actor Who Has Worked on All 11 "Star Wars" Films Will Appear at Oregon Convention Center - December 03, 2022 - Fan Expo HQ
Octogenarian & Award-Winning Author, John A McCabe Releases Second Novel in 2022 - "Tracks Through Our Lives: the Transformation of Danny Fisher"
"Tracks Through Our Lives: The Transformation of Danny Fisher," the second full-length novel from John A McCabe released in 2022 has been published. Based on a collection of short stories woven together by the adventures of McCabe's fictional award-winning journalist, Danny Fisher. - December 02, 2022 - Assiduous Way LLC
Nick Guinn Releases His First Book
Nick Guinn is pleased to announce the release of his first book, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Trademarks, this past summer. Guinn’s book serves as a guide to anyone interested in protecting their brand. Nick Guinn adds, “At a high level, brand management involves... - December 02, 2022 - Nick Guinn IP Attorney
Christmas Crazy Mazes - Fun with Purpose
A book of Christmas-shaped mazes for kids ages 10-12. - December 02, 2022 - Barefoot Brains Publishing
Pirates Press on at CMX Cinemas Fallschase - Embrace World Cultures Inc. in Association with Firestorm Productions Presents Fusion 4 World Dance and Music Movie
Embrace World Cultures Inc. in Association with Firestorm Productions Inc. Presents Fusion World Dance and Music Live Red-Carpet Experience at CMX Cinemas Fallschase. Embrace World Cultures Inc. (501(c)3) in association with Firestorm Productions Inc. announces the last of our tickets that are on... - December 02, 2022 - Firestorm Productions Inc.
ODK Media, Inc. is Giving OnDemandKorea Its Biggest UI/UX Overhaul in 11 Years
ODK Media, Inc. debuted a major UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) overhaul for its largest streaming service, OnDemandKorea, on the company’s 11th anniversary. - December 02, 2022 - ODK Media Inc.
"Star Trek" Standouts Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes Added to FAN EXPO Portland Celebrity Lineup
“Star Trek: The Next Generation” fan favorites Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes are the latest additions to the celebrity guest lineup at FAN EXPO Portland, February 17-19, 2023 at the Oregon Convention Center. They join William Shatner from the flagship “Star Trek” and... - December 02, 2022 - Fan Expo HQ
Verb Presents Speaker Series Welcomes Rebekah Koffler, Former Senior Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Officer for Russian Doctrine & Strategy
Rebekah Koffler, Former Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Officer for Russian Doctrine & Strategy will be featured on Tuesday, 5:30 pm PST, December 13, 2022 on the Verb™ Presents Speaker Series. Peter Coe Verbica, a Managing Director at Silicon Private Wealth and Viant Capital, will moderate. - November 30, 2022 - Silicon Private Wealth
Luxury Gala 2023
Samiras Network Presents: A star-filled night with celebrities, producers, singers & artists at the luxurious Hilton Hotel located at 555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608. Celebrating the magic of film, while screening the Oscars on large LED Screens, this fabulous extravaganza... - November 30, 2022 - Samiras Network
HUNGHRI, Minnesota-Based Nonprofit Unifying the Heartland Through Music, Food, and the Arts to Create a World Free of Hunger
HUNGHRI was founded in 2022 and stands for Heartland Unified Now Global Hunger Relief Initiative. By using the power of the great unifiers — music, food, and the arts — HUNGHRI is bringing the heartland together with the purpose of creating a world free of hunger. Their events, social entrepreneurship, and programs enable people to support a hunger-free world in their everyday lives to raise both funds and awareness towards zero hunger. - November 29, 2022 - HUNGHRI
Scholarship Founder and New Author Khadijah Butler Announces the Release of Her Self-Help Book, "Laying the Foundation, Brick by Brick"
Nonprofit Scholarship Founder and President Khadijah Butler is proud to present her debut release, "Laying the Foundation, Brick by Brick," hitting bookstores everywhere on November 29, 2022. Laying the Foundation Brick by Brick is an informative how-to book focused on teaching others... - November 29, 2022 - Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation
Brand New Supernatural Series for Those Who Love Demons and Angels
Best Selling paranormal romance and horror author Barb Jones has just released a new book in a brand new supernatural series. Readers of the genre will be excited about the "Heaven and Hell" series involving demon hunter Sully and his unusual alliances in the name of his destiny. - November 26, 2022 - Barb Jones
American Author Challenges Vladimir Putin to a Debate; by Tekworld Publishing
The author of "Exposing Putin's Lies" has challenged the President of Russia Vladimir Putin to a debate about his illegal invasion of Ukraine, along with the related issues. - November 25, 2022 - David Lucky
New Art Center Slated for Stanwood
Stanwood and Camano Island have long served as a beacon for the arts, culture, and creative people. SCAAC is one step closer to a new community art center thanks to a generous gift of property in Stanwood’s historic west end. With the community’s support, the future art center will feature art in its galleries and sculpture garden, offer classes in newly designed studios, and host community events. The center will be a vital and communal art space dedicated to our region’s passion for the arts. - November 23, 2022 - Stanwood Camano Arts Advocacy Commission
Ink-a-Dink Bookstore, General Motors, Candlewick Press, and American Booksellers Association Partner to Benefit “STEM Reads” Book Giveaway and Hindi’s Libraries
Through this program, thousands of copies of Christina Soontornvat’s The Last Mapmaker have been given to readers in underserved communities. - November 22, 2022 - Childress Ink
Wintertainment Announces the Release of Mark Winter's New Christmas Single, "Christmas In The Air"
Former member of 1980’s recording artists Ilusion (Epic Records) records new Christmas single with 1992 Star Search winner. - November 22, 2022 - Wintertainment
Donum - Creating a Sustainable Gifting Experience
Sustainable Gifting expert Tracey Lynch tells explains in simple terms why we must change our gifting philosophy to save our planet for us and for future generations. - November 21, 2022 - Donum Revolution
What the Funk?!; an All BIPOC Burlesque Festival Weekender Travels to Atlanta for a Weekend Celebrating Funk This December
The Atlanta School of Burlesque in partnership with Puckduction, a Black & Queer owned performing arts production company based in Seattle, WA, will be bringing A Weekend With What The Funk?! Festival to Atlanta’s Metropolitan Studios. The Pacific Northwest’s only all BIPOC burlesque festival, What the Funk?! pays tribute to the Black American music genre of Funk through the performance art medium Burlesque. - November 21, 2022 - Metropolitan Studios, Inc.
Lego Artist Coming to Memphis, Tennessee, March 25-26
On March 25-26, 2023, some of the most acclaimed LEGO Artists will be in Memphis for the BrickUniverse LEGO fan event. Each Artist will have a gallery filled with their LEGO creations and each attendee will have the opportunity to not only meet the Artists, but they will have the opportunity to ask questions about their creations. - November 20, 2022 - BrickUniverse
TBAIMS Comes to Florida
TBAIMS Comes to Florida with Connecting Through Music Monthly Showcases - November 20, 2022 - TBAIMS LLC
Lego Artists Coming to Jacksonville
On December 10-11, some of the countries most acclaimed LEGO Artists will be in Jacksonville for the BrickUniverse LEGO fan event. Each Artist will have a gallery filled with their LEGO creations and each event attendee will have the opportunity to not only meet them, but can ask questions about their work. - November 20, 2022 - BrickUniverse
Saint Marie Records Opens in Fort Worth
Fort Worth-based record label owner Wyatt Parkins has been releasing music on vinyl, CD, and digital since 2011 by artists worldwide under the name Saint Marie Records. After 140 releases, a pandemic, and releasing his band’s record, Wyatt decided it was time to fulfill his musical trifecta... - November 20, 2022 - Saint Marie Records
Olympic Diving Legend Greg Louganis to Auction Off Memorabilia to Benefit Children & the LGBTQ+ Community
The auction, which takes place on GregLouganis.com through Dec. 4, will benefit Children’s Rights and The Damien Center. - November 18, 2022 - Greg Louganis
La Verne Symphony Orchestra 10th Anniversary Concert
The La Verne Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a winter concert. Dr. Yalil Guerra assumes the position of musical director and conductor. - November 18, 2022 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Sam Raimi, Matthew Lewis, Katee Sackhoff Highlight First Guests at FAN EXPO New Orleans January 6-8
Anson Mount of "Star Trek," Three "Trailer Park Boys" Also Announced as Top Celebrities, Voice Actors, Creators, Cosplayers, Authors, Exhibitors and More; Visit Ernest N. Morial Convention Center; Tickets Now on Sale - November 18, 2022 - Fan Expo HQ
Heart Dance Records Partners with Vacation Jams to Announce “reJAMinate,” a Music-Based Wellness Retreat in Scenic Puerto Morelos, MX
Heart Dance Records partners with Vacation Jams to announce “reJAMinate,” a music-based wellness retreat in Puerto Morelos, MX. The reJAMinate festival boasts regular performances both on the beachfront and rooftops, as well as engaging opportunities for healing, yoga classes, sound therapy, a full-service spa, and opportunities for limitless social interaction. reJAMinate creates the optimal environment for individuals to reconnect with themselves and form a meaningful community with others. - November 17, 2022 - Heart Dance Records
Color Marketing Group® Awards Leatrice Eiseman with the Forrest L. Dimmick Award for Excellence in Color Marketing
Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, bestowed its top honor to Leatrice Eiseman on November 11 at their International Summit in Tucson, AZ. The Forrest L. Dimmick Award for Excellence in Color Marketing recognizes revolutionary, dramatic or exceptional contributions in the field of color marketing. - November 17, 2022 - Color Marketing Group
Best Websites for Advertising to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best websites used as advertising in 86 industries as part of their 21st annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their website advertising work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2023. - November 17, 2022 - Web Marketing Association
Winner of "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," Illusionist Ivan Amodei Arrives in Boston After His Entire Show Goes Missing
Illusionist finds out his show is missing and has only six weeks before first set of shows in Boston in December. - November 16, 2022 - Eclipse Production Studios, Inc
Landmark 1983 Book "A Secret I Can't Tell" About LGBTQ Families, Now Updated & Reissued
First published in 1983, "A Secret I Can't Tell" was the only record of American same-sex-headed household family life during the homophobic Moral Majority. Now, updated and reissued, it draws a direct line between Anita Bryant and the “Save Our Children coalition” of the 1970s and today’s anti-LGBTQ political climate. With new interviews and a new foreword, the book provides an unparalleled look at how far we’ve come and underscores how close we are to returning to a dark past. - November 16, 2022 - Joe Gantz
Best Online Video Advertising Campaigns to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online video advertising in 86 industries as part of their 21st annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their video work may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2023. - November 15, 2022 - Web Marketing Association
Black Camelot Book Series Get Positive Nods from Midwest Book Reviews
Midwest Book Review, an organization that supports literacy, library usage and small press publishing, gives strong reviews of the author. Darius Myers' first two Black Camelot series novels. - November 14, 2022 - Darius Myers Books
New York Meets Grazia Deledda
A two-day conference dedicated to the work and legacy of Grazia Deledda, the first and only Italian woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature (1926). A collaboration between NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò and the Istituto Italiana di Cultura, New York, this jubilant celebration... - November 14, 2022 - Valeria Orani
Filipino Author Draws from Her Heritage to Create Gripping YA Horror
As part of Philippine Book Development Month, Cinnabar Moth has completed its development of the YA horror, "The Girl," by Filipino author Victory Witherkeigh. "The Girl" is grounded in Filipino history and explores what it means to be Filipino American while showcasing historic and modern Filipino view points. - November 12, 2022 - Cinnabar Moth Publishing
An Urban Fantasy Novel for Lovers of Asia and the Paranormal: "The Glint of the Luopan"
Sally Feng, writer and China expert, releases her Urban Fantasy novel "The Glint of the Luopan," which aims to give a deeper insight into Chinese culture. It tells the story of Lai Fang, a Chinese immigrant in her mid-twenties who has lost her memory and is now looking for her father. Along the way, she rediscovers her native language and stumbles upon a secret society in China that claims to have found an effective solution for overpopulation. - November 12, 2022 - Sally Feng
Ronnie C. Wright Produces "Call Like a Ref, Play Like a Player"
Wright instructs men and women on how to be a “Ref” and “Player.” He asserts that men and women are “similar” and that they both want to (WIN) - Want Intimacy Naturally. - November 12, 2022 - Amblacks Corporation
"Falling Higher" Soundtrack
Sunset strip 80s band Ampage, whose forty-year career as the opening act for the biggest names in rock including Def Leppard, Billy Idol, Blue Oyster Cult, and everyone in between, releases a documentary based on their unlikely survival and inspiring life story. With never before seen footage of superfan Jeff Conaway and narrated by Jake Busey, the film’s hip sobriety message is supported by a memorable soundtrack of twenty-five original Ampage songs. - November 11, 2022 - Forcefield Studios