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Award Winning Film, Between Mountains, Returns from Cannes to Screen at Raleigh Studios, Hollywood on August 27
As COVID-19 continues to overwhelm communities around the globe, a sense of fear and anxiety has entrenched itself into society. This phenomenon has led to a significant increase in psychosocial and mental health implications. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five... - August 25, 2021 - Roaming Rickshaw Films
American Poet Gjekë Marinaj Receives South Korea's Changwon KC International Literary Prize
American poet, writer and literary critic Gjekë Marinaj was named the winner of one of South Korea's most prestigious cultural awards, the Changwon KC International Literary Prize. Based in the Dallas metro area, Dr. Marinaj serves on the faculty of Richland College, in addition to his role as... - August 24, 2021 - Mundus Artium Press
Author Teresa W. Holmes is Releasing a New Romance Novella on August 31, 2021 Titled, "The Sins of Them"
Full of passion and lust, "The Sins of Them" is a tantalizing ride of sexual impulses and desire that leaves the reader completely breathless. - August 23, 2021 - Author Teresa Holmes
New TV Pilot Released Staring British Actress
Janine Gateland stars in new TV pilot that is rocking it on the festival circuit. - August 23, 2021 - Janine Gateland
New Documentary "One Life to Blossom" Tackles the Black Trans Community
One Life to Blossom, starring former I am Cait star Blossom C. Brown, and directed by Alexandrina André, is now streaming on platforms Philo, Tubi Tv, Plex Tv, and others. One Life to Blossom is a story that follows the life of black transgender activist and entertainer Blossom C. Brown as... - August 23, 2021 - Alexandrina Andre
Tempe Fashion Week
Tempe Fashion Week's inaugural Fashion Show will take place in the heart of Tempe at the ASU Sun Devil Stadium in the San Tan Ford Club on Saturday, October 2, 2021. - August 20, 2021 - Haute Couture Agency
Jin Violin Ministry Proudly Presents ENSEMBLE KALOS Bach Deep Pink Afternoon "Blessed Assurance" Program
Fairfax, Virginia, August 28, 3PM - Lede: The performers in the “Blessed Assurance” Program are an assembly of the greatest orchestra talent in the Washington, D.C. area. The ENSEMBLE KALOS will present this beautiful music message at the Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031, at 3pm. Reservations can be made online at the direct link to the Jin Vilolin Ministry page that will connect one the to the specific event reservation page. - August 20, 2021 - Living Water Medical Ministries
Dustin Rose Releases a Personal, New Album with the Encouragement to “Overcome” Life’s Hurdles Along the Way
Oregon native, Dustin Rose, releases his newest album, “Overcome,” with BentBeat Productions in Portland. - August 20, 2021 - BentBeat Productions
Zinrelo’s Loyalty Platform Helps Counter Culture DIY Increase Repeat Purchase Revenues to 80.52%
Counter Culture DIY launched Culture Cash Rewards with a focus on increasing customer retention and repeat purchases. - August 20, 2021 - Zinrelo
Supermodels Unlimited Magazine Proudly Presents: DIVERSITY ROCKS
NYFW Celebrity Event Organized to Showcase Designers of Diverse Backgrounds - August 19, 2021 - Richard Lowe Fashion Group
Afromaha and WorldRemit Present Afro Fest Omaha
Afromaha and WorldRemit proudly present the third annual Afro Fest Omaha on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 2pm-10pm at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. This family-friendly event celebrates Omaha’s diversity, and is the area’s largest showcase of African and Afro culture, featuring... - August 18, 2021 - Afromaha
Legendary Singer Songwriter Toby Keith to Perform at Pala Casino Spa Resort
As the Entertainment Capital of Southern California, Pala Casino presents Toby Keith’s Country Comes to Town Tour on Friday, September 17 - August 17, 2021 - Pala Casino Resort Spa
Two Buy-Rite Customers Honored in Salon Today’s 2021 Salons of the Year Competition
Buy-Rite Beauty is proud to announce that two salons outfitted with their high-end equipment were honored in Salon Today’s 2021 Salons of the Year annual competition. VolumeONE Salon in Pensacola, Florida was named as a 2021 winner, and Salon Sisu in Golden, Colorado was a finalist. Buy-Rite... - August 17, 2021 - Buy-Rite Salon & Spa Equipment
Cousin Pat Introduction of cousinpat.net
Patrick Argiro, aka Cousin Pat, is a former stand-up comedian from New York who was at one time, homeless, and is now a therapist with a podcast, called, "The Cousin Pat Therapy Show," and YouTube channel "Cousin Pat Therapy," where he interviews UFC Fighters, Bellator Fighters, former NFL players and various other successful people within the premise of mental health. - August 16, 2021 - Cousin Pat
Mystiqson Records & Publishing Releases New Album by Ricky Persaud, Jr.
Multi-Instrumentalist/Singer’s Follow up to the album M.Y.O.B. The Enlightenment - August 15, 2021 - Mystiqson Records & Publishing, LLC
"Mixmag Asia Selects Vol. 1" to be Released by b2 Music
Mixmag Asia will release the first of its compilation series "Mixmag Asia Selects Vol. 1" with b2 Music from Hong Kong and ADA. The album features 10 tracks from Asia's top DJs and producers, and a variety of styles, from House to Techno to Bass music. Mixmag (UK) is the world's leading authority on Dance music and Clubbing culture. - August 13, 2021 - B2 Holdings Ltd.
Take an Artistic Journey Through Joe Glyda's Latest Book "World War II Aviation Artwork and the Stories Behind These Beautiful Birds," Releasing August 20
"World War II Aviation Artwork and the Stories Behind These Beautiful Birds" is a unique book filled with content from a special time in history. Internationally recognized award-winning photographer Joe Glyda began volunteering with a WWII Airborne Demonstration Team at a small airport... - August 12, 2021 - Joe Glyda
Clip Studio Paint, WEBTOON, WEBTOON CANVAS and Wacom to Hold Online Event for Webtoon Creators: How to “WEBTOON”
Learn How to Create Online Comics from Start to Finish. - August 12, 2021 - Celsys Inc.
International Artist Cat Tesla Will Exhibit at the Market Art and Design Show in the Hamptons
This exhibit will feature Tesla’s Abstract Series of Paintings Represented by Steidel Contemporary. Thursday, Aug. 12 | Select VIP Preview & Opening Evening; 1-5 pm - Exclusive Entry for Select VIPs; 5-9 pm - Exclusive Entry for Fair Pass Holders and Select VIPs; Public Fair Hours: Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14: 11am - 7pm; Sunday, Aug. 15: 11am - 5pm; The Bridgehampton Museum, 2368 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 - August 11, 2021 - Cat Tesla Fine Art
Dream Team Directors Never Lost Inspirational Focus Throughout the Pandemic
“Create your own future.” It’s a time-tested axiom Dream Team Directors Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir have obviously taken to heart. Where others see only impossible obstacles, the award-winning filmmakers, featured recently in an episode of Scientology Network’s Meet a... - August 10, 2021 - Scientology Media Productions
The Black Women’s Health Imperative Announces Anniversary Week Celebration to Commemorate 38+ Years
The week-long series of virtual events will occur from August 8-14 with participation by dynamic speakers who include: Olympic 4-Time Gold Medalist and Former WNBA Champion Lisa Leslie, host and comedian Sherri Shepherd, strategist Angela Rye, Esq., actresses Sheryl Lee Ralph, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Elise Neal, recording artist Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, television personalities Tami Roman and Dr. Contessa Metcalfe and a host of other health professionals, community activists and non-profit leaders - August 09, 2021 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Joy Nash Joins Cast of LGBTQIA+ Film Serpentine Pink
Joy Nash joined the cast of Serpentine Pink - an LGBTQ+ neo-noir set in the desert-weird world of Joshua Tree, CA, confronting domestic violence and the trauma that stems from it. - August 09, 2021 - Hard Knock Productions
iPOP Alumni Garrett Hedlund to Star Alongside Milo Ventimiglia in "Strawberry Spring" Podcast
iPOP Alumni Garrett Hedlund to star alongside Milo Ventimiglia in "Strawberry Spring" Podcast based on Stephen King's short story. - August 09, 2021 - iPOP! LA
NoMa Business Improvement District Brings Back Free Weekly Outdoor Movies; Public Invited to Join CiNoMatic Wednesday Nights Aug. 25–Oct. 27 at Alethia Tanner Park
Explore the world without leaving the neighborhood! On Wednesday evenings from August 25 – October 27, join the NoMa BID for CiNoMatic (formerly NoMa Summer Screen) at Alethia Tanner Park, and enjoy films that highlight some of the most beautiful places on earth. From Jamaica to Greece to Singapore, we’ll travel together around the world in celebration of the theme: Reignite Your Wanderlust! The fun begins one hour prior to showtime. - August 07, 2021 - NoMa Business Improvement District
A Former Ballboy Turned Self-Published Author Releases His First Book, "A Ballboy's Journey: a Memoir"
Michael C. Carter Jr., a former ballboy for the New Jersey Nets, stickboy for the New Jersey Devils, and ballboy for the New York Knicks, self-publishes his first book, "A Ballboy's Journey: A Memoir." It details stories of his experiences in the league and encounters with professional athletes who impacted his life while sharing success, failures, mistakes, tragedy, and resilience in overcoming adversity. - August 05, 2021 - Michael Carter Enterprises LLC
"Titans": Al McFoster to Recur in DC Comics Series on HBO Max Season 3
Al McFoster set to appear as Gotham crime boss, Rafelson Roberts. - August 04, 2021 - Al McFoster
Frederick Business Owner, Margaret Tran’s Book, “The ACTIONS - 7 Steps to Powerful Change,” Nominated for Global Award
Tran is up against hundreds of authors worldwide for prestigious 2021 Author Elite Award. - August 02, 2021 - Margaret Tran
Kayo Hustle Says His "No Kap" Video Sets the Tone for the "Reality Rap" Genre
“Really on my Grind” is how the hook starts out in Kayo Hustle’s single, “No Kap,” and the visual really sets that tone. Originally from San Diego, CA, Kayo Hustle started his label in Las Vegas. With scenes on the strip and a suite in Planet Hollywood, Kayo Hustle gives a glimpse into how he and his team hustle their “iGot Hustle” merchandise. - July 31, 2021 - Go Reala Music Group
Heat Up Your October with The Atlanta Chili Cook Off
Cook & Compete or Just Come to Eat - July 31, 2021 - Armus Media Group
The Boynes Emerging Artist Award Launches the 5th Edition of This Award
The Boynes Emerging Artist Award has announced that it will be launching its 5th edition of the award. This year, they are accepting all 2D mediums as well as sculpture for the first time in addition to photography and painting. They are thrilled to announce that they will also be awarding $7000 in cash prizes, and also for the first time, permanent access to the Boynes Emerging Artist Award marketing team. - July 30, 2021 - Boynes Artist Award
"Waltzing a Two-Step: Reckoning Family, Faith, and Self" by Dan Juday is a Cautionary Tale That Resonates in 2021, an Unsettled Time Like the 60s and 70s; LGBTQ Memoir
Author Dan Juday grew up in the conservative, protestant Midwest, feeling like an outsider at school and home in Indiana. His journey of discovery involves his Catholic upbringing, understanding his disdain of machoism and love of peaceful relationships. Taking place during the 60s and 70s, with stories from his youth that echo many of today’s issues. His writing shows his compassion through tough and good times. Engaged to a French girl in college, breaking up began his acceptance of Self. - July 30, 2021 - M.P. Zarrella Books, Inc. DBA Calling Card Books and Z Girls Press
New Platform for Live Events Discovery "Shomee" Began as Musician's Passion Project
As entertainment venues are re-opening and regional acts are touring again, new community-driven events discovery platform Shomee emerges with lessons learned from the COVID-19 lockdown. - July 30, 2021 - Shomee
Le Diner en Blanc - Richmond Returns for Its 4th Edition on September 11, 2021
Richmond – Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Richmond for its 4th edition on Saturday, September 11. As always, the venue will remain secret until the last minute. - July 30, 2021 - Diner en Blanc - Richmond
AD Narrators Launches Live Audio Description Narration Services
Expert Audio Description Narrators Increase Inclusion for Visually Impaired. - July 30, 2021 - ADNarrators.com
Alverne Ball and Craig Gore to Release Crime Comic "Crook County" for Sacramentum Press
Accomplished graphic novelist/comic creator Alverne Ball and screenwriter Craig Gore have teamed up to pen “Crook County,” a multi-issue comic series to be published next month by Sacramentum Press. - July 29, 2021 - Sacramentum Press
Does Singer Mark Peace Thomas Have a Rock Star Delusion?
Awesome Entertainment - Peaceful Pop Records is releasing Mark Peace Thomas' sophomore hard rock-leaning effort, "Rock Star Delusion," on August 13, 2021. Peace's first genre busting "Crazy Girls" album popped with Dance music, R&B, Rap, Rock and Reggae with some people asking, "why are you doing this at your age?" and calling him "delusional." Listen to "Rock Star Delusion" and you be the judge. Is Mark Peace Thomas delusional? - July 29, 2021 - Awesome Entertainment - Peaceful Pop Records
Musicians Wanted for Mark Peace Thomas' Rock Star Delusion
Peaceful Pop Recording Artist Mark Peace Thomas wants you to join his "Rock Star Delusion" which is the name of his hard-rock oriented album. The 08-13-2021 release includes three bonus "musician's mixes" for players to add their own solos into his songs. Mark Peace explains: "It's a great way to be creative, practice or learn the solos originally recorded by Former 'KISS' guitarist: Bruce Kulick and axe virtuoso: Arnie Vilches." Follow “Mark Peace Thomas” on most streaming services. - July 29, 2021 - Awesome Entertainment - Peaceful Pop Records
The Richard Lawson Studios Master Classes Continue with Director/Writer/Actor Lily Mariye
The Richard Lawson Studios Self Tape Master Class Series is back with returning guest teacher, director/writer/actor Lily Mariye on July 31st, 2021. Classes take place every Saturday morning at 10 AM PST via Zoom Webinar. Richard Lawson Studios (RLS) was founded in Los Angeles, California in 2005... - July 29, 2021 - Richard Lawson Studios
David Horgan Authors "My Reel Life"; Discusses Early Days of Working with Will Smith and Mark Wahlberg in New Book
Author David Horgan has a new book on Amazon. - July 24, 2021 - David Horgan
SIFTMedia 215 Granted Two Year Operating Grant from Independence Public Media Foundation
SIFTMedia 215, a Black & Latinx Women Filmmakers Collective of Philadelphia, was awarded $215,000 for operating expenses from The Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) as part of their initiative to support organizations that lift up storytelling and creative expression as pathways for communities building power. - July 23, 2021 - SIFTMedia 215 Collective
North American Distributor Announces Collaboration with Chicago Based Youth Foundation for the Release of New Family Film
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with Girls in the Game in Chicago, Illinois prior to the theatrical release of the award-winning Feature Film Emu Runner (emurunner.com) from Australia. With the support of Girls in the Game,... - July 21, 2021 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
2nd Annual Skyline Performer Awards Nominees
Skyline Performer Awards just announced their second annual award nominees. - July 21, 2021 - Skyline Performer Awards
The Hottest Hip Hop Line Up of the Year Hits Aretha Franklin Amphitheater as "Detroit Summer Fest"
Detroit based Boss Ladies of Detroit launches it's concert promotions division with the Detroit Summer Fest. - July 20, 2021 - Boss Ladies of Detroit
Shire Productions' British Actress Narrates Dogsledding Documentary "Heartprints in the Snow"
Janine Gateland gives an exceptional performance narrating the dogsledding documentary "Heartprints in the Snow." She said, "It's a very moving documentary that shows you so much about the sport that I never personally knew. I had so much fun working on the project and being a part... - July 20, 2021 - Janine Gateland
Former City Councilwoman and CEO, Tawnya Morris, Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Southfield, Begins Summer Outreach Events & Gains Major Endorsements
CEO, Mechanical Engineer and former Councilwoman, Tawnya Morris, has launched a strong campaign against an incumbent, for Mayor of Southfield, Michigan. Her summer community campaign kick-off, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, is open to Southfield families and features food, music and games. The event will be held Saturday, July 31st at 12 noon at the Beech Recreation Center in Southfield. - July 17, 2021 - Tawnya Morris
Lyrico Press Publishes "Days of Empty Travel" - a Poetic Exploration of Life During a Global Pandemic
The struggle to connect with others has been all too familiar during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Days of Empty Travel," published by Lyrico Press is structured as 35 poetic entries into a weekly journal inspired by sparks of awakenings from news, remote interactions, soothing words of loved ones and remnants of engagement with like-minded thinkers. - July 16, 2021 - Lyrico Press
Fancy Black and White Doodle Pop Artwork First Begun in the Last Century Finally Seeing Completion Now in Unique Award-Winning Full-Color Cross-Generation Collaboration
Two Florida artists team up on an innovative and colorful new line of award-winning works. First conceived as black and white ink drawings in the 1970s by Charles Ecker, Jamie Roberts adds her own modern spin digitally applying bright colors that speak to the era they were first created. With abstract concepts and palettes reminiscent of the Pop Psychedelic art movements, these "Distinctly Dazzling Doodles" begin in one millennium destined to end in another. - July 15, 2021 - Charles R. Ecker
Celebrities Ava Kolker and Stefan Benz Attend 17th Annual iPOP! LA
Disney Star Ava Kolker and Recording Artist Stefan Benz were among the celebrity guest in attendance at this year’s iPOP LA. - July 15, 2021 - iPOP! LA
Leading Wellbeing Organization Therme Group Expands Relationship with Superblue
Therme Art Co-founder and CEO Mikolaj Sekutowicz Joins Superblue Board of Directors, Committing Increased Strategic, Programmatic, and Operational Resources to Superblue. - July 14, 2021 - Therme Art
Hollywood Partners with the Ms. Wheelchair USA Pageant Being Held to Highlight Women with Disabilities
The 14th annual Ms. Wheelchair USA national pageant is being held this week in Ohio. Pageant features 12 national finalists with disabilities that will compete for the national title. There are two, live, on-stage competitions complete with evening wear, music, production numbers, and amazing competition. The preliminary competition is July 16 at 7:30pm EST with the finale competition on July 17 at 7:30pm EST that culminates with the crowning of the new Ms. Wheelchair USA. - July 14, 2021 - The Dane Foundation / Ms. Wheelchair USA