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Three Big Texas Hold’Em Tournaments, Highlight July 14-16 Getaway Weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room

Three Texas Hold’Em tournaments with combined guaranteed prizes of $43,000, including one with a $25,000-guaranteed prize pool, are featured during the July 14-16 Getaway Weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room. The Getaway Weekend tournament schedule includes: Friday,... - June 21, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Julia Buckley Fitness Offers Internet Fame to Women in Their 30’s and 40’s

One of Britain’s best-known fitness trainers is on a mission to inspire women over 30 and help them get into the best shape of their lives. Julia Buckley has released a new 12-week fitness programme, "XTI," which coincides with the launch of her newly redesigned website. With a background of hating school sports as a child and only developing a passion for fitness in her thirties, Julia Buckley is keen to dispel the myth that once women are over 30 they should accept plummeting fitness levels. - June 21, 2017 - Julia Buckley Fitness

Boss Orders "Hit" 25 Years in the Making - All New Show

The all new 25th Anniversary Capone's dinner show will take you back to the golden age of the Chicago Mobster. A mix of vaudeville, old-fashioned Hollywood movie musicals and interactive theatre will transport you to a prohibition era speakeasy filled with laughs and good fun for "the family." - June 20, 2017 - Capone's Dinner & Show

The President is Missing in Paris and a Dynamic Heroine Leaps Into Action in New Political Thriller

In "The Paris Plot," a nail-biting debut thriller by Joseph Aragon, the unthinkable becomes plausible when an American president goes missing after he is targeted for war crimes by a powerful French magistrate. Only Isabella "Izzy" Stone, a heroic Secret Service agent in charge... - June 20, 2017 - Joseph Aragon

Cornelia Street Cafe Hosts Drawing Exhibition by Baltimore-Based Artist Erin Barach

The landmark Cornelia Street Café is hosting a solo exhibition entitled Uncovered by Baltimore based artist Erin Barach. Uncovered includes new drawings that explore literal and poetic fragmentation, overlooked subtleties, and the physical sensation of touch. The show opens with a reception on July 11th, running until August 29th, 2017. - June 20, 2017 - Erin Barach

New Graduates Turn to Online Bookie Industry to Pay Student Debt, Says PayPerHead.com

PayPerHead.com sees a ten percent increase in new graduates entering the online bookie business over 2016. - June 20, 2017 - PayPerHead.com

AA Historic Mixed Martial Arts Event – a Legend in Adaptive Sports

This is an amazing story about a 27 year old with Down syndrome who is pursuing his dream to be a Mixed Martial Artist and compete at the highest level. On June 23rd in St. Louis, MO. this Florida fighter will have his 3rd sanctioned MMA bout. Coached by his father this story has some amazing elements to it. - June 20, 2017 - Garrett Holeve

Second Annual Clare Haley Exhibition at York Fine Arts

"Light of Yorkshire" Clare Haley to show her newest collection of work in a spellbinding solo exhibition. - June 20, 2017 - York Fine Arts

Run This Town: NBA's Rising Stars Head to New York City

Conversion Sports and Entertainment is proud to announce its 8th Annual Pre-Draft Gifting & Style Suite. Widely considered one of the most popular NBA Draft experiential events each year for the Draftees, this invitation only event will take place on June 20th & 21st at the Grand Hyatt New... - June 20, 2017 - Conversion Sports and Entertainment

Newark International Film Festival Set to Award More Than $100,000 in Prizes This Year

Festival awards $10,000 to $100,000 in cash prizes, awards, swag bags and film fellowships. - June 19, 2017 - Newark International Film Festival

Breeze Into Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast to Meet Kerry Hallam; From Northern England to New England for Unique Access to British Impressionist Works

Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast host British Impressionist’s, Kerry Hallam, most significant art reception ever since the Brexit November 2016 vote for Britain’s exit from the European Union. Time is great until Summer 2019 for collectors of British art in the United... - June 19, 2017 - Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast

The Embracing Your Journey Expo Highlights the Alternatives in Phoenix Again

The Embracing Your Journey Expo is the leading holistic, metaphysical and wellness event in Phoenix offering alternative ideas and a healthier lifestyle. Choose from 8 free lectures and over 60 vendors. Raffle prizes every hour. Swag Bags to the first 100 ticket holders. - June 19, 2017 - Purple Lotus Productions

"DISCOurse #3: Velvet Rope" by Bradley Wester at Yellow Peril

Wester’s third iteration of the impact of early disco on queer identity is generously supported by the Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant. - June 19, 2017 - Yellow Peril Gallery

Pittsburgh Author Releases Memoir in U.S.

The memoir, "Tiger in the Dark" by Pittsburgh author Marisette Edwards-van Linden van den Heuvell, previously only available through European distributors or online, will be available through United States distributors in July, 2017. The first draft of this deeply personal story of... - June 18, 2017 - Marisette Edwards-van Linden van den Heuvell

Anytime Fitness Announces Its Grand Opening on FM 2493 in Flint, Texas

Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest and fastest growing 24-hour co-ed fitness franchise, is pleased to announce it is open for business at their newest location in Flint, TX. A grand opening celebration will take place Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - June 18, 2017 - Anytime Fitness

You Go Girls! 2017 "Bettie Page" Wild Golf Invitation

Stellar Scholars is hosting a Wild Golf Invitation designed as a charity event to raise funds for local women battling breast cancer. - June 17, 2017 - Stellar Scholars

Applegreen Research™ Adds Local Artist to Design Department

Applegreen Research™ announces the addition of local art talent, Zara Art, to their design department. - June 17, 2017 - Applegreen Research

Ben Dunham Music Announces New Album Backline Collective and Release Party

13 renowned Vermont artists come together to cultivate a collaborative direction that transcends genre. - June 17, 2017 - Ben Dunham Music

Kids in the Game Launches Globally Popular Sport with Netball America

Kids in the Game (KING) has entered into a new partnership with Netball America Inc., the premier and largest Netball organization in the USA, to introduce NYC youth to an Olympic recognized sport played by 20 million people in over 70 countries. - June 16, 2017 - Netball America Inc.

Melson to Host Campaign Kickoff June 26

Retired professional boxer, current public speaker, 2003 West Point graduate and Army Public Affairs Officer Boyd Melson will host a campaign kickoff reception Monday, June 26 for his congressional bid. Melson is running in the November 2018 election for New York’s 11th district, covering... - June 16, 2017 - Boyd Melson

World Empire Music Group Invites You to an Evening Filled with Local Art and Music

World Empire Music Group artist, Fendi Frost, along with other local musicians and artists invite you to The Gallery, on June 24th from 7- 11 pm. Located at Iridium Clothing, 1330 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, you will encounter a unique audio/visual experience. Fendi Frost will be having a pop-up shop... - June 16, 2017 - World Empire Music Group

Canidium Announces Sponsorship of WorldatWork's 2017 Spotlight on Sales Compensation Conference

Canidium has announced its sponsorship of WorldatWork’s 2017 Spotlight on Sales Compensation conference. This annual event will be held August 21-23 at The Westin Chicago River North. Canidium’s VP of Strategic Services and Customer Success, David Kohari, will present a breakout... - June 16, 2017 - Canidium

Guitarist from Progressive Rock Band Mars Hollow Announces New Album, New Line-Up, and New Name

Progressive rock band Mars Hollow has announced that they will be recording a new album after a nearly 5-year hiatus. The announcement was made during a semi-reunion show and subsequent radio interview last weekend, and came on the heels of a show billed as “John Baker and Steve Mauk Perform... - June 15, 2017 - Life After Mars

Youth Basketball Association Now Offering Basketball Training in Houston

In an effort to help local athletes take their game to the next level now that the AAU basketball season is in high gear, one of the city of Houston’s top youth basketball training organizations is offering private and group training sessions. - June 15, 2017 - Youth Basketball Association

The 2017 Ultimate Mega Fest (UMF) Announces Line-Up and Tickets for Sale

UMF kicks off the Houston summer Caribbean festivals, and it's billed as the largest indoor concert of its style. Live performances by Elephant Man (Jamaica), Peter Ram (Barbados), Lavaman (Grenada), and Ravi B (Trinidad & Tobago). - June 15, 2017 - Music Spirit USA

Petworth Festival July 2017 - Countdown to Celebration

One of West Sussex’ great success stories on the arts and entertainment front, the Petworth Festival, has enjoyed growing audiences in recent years and a parallel growth in its reputation as a presenter of many types of top quality performance. From its outset, the Festival has been able to attract the biggest names in classical music and this year is no exception with visits from leading British baritone and star of the Last Night of the BBC Proms, Roderick Williams. - June 15, 2017 - Petworth Festival

HOPE Summer Jam New Orleans the Community Event of the Summer

HOPE Summer Jam will be held July 8th at Berhman Stadium in New Orleans, LA. It is the entertainment brain child of Entertainment CEO Michael Willis that brings community and philanthropy partners together to foster positive change in the lives of at risk families in the Greater New Orleans area. - June 14, 2017 - MRE & Associates

2017 Vision Community Foundation's Black Tie Celebrity Gala

Andre King (Cast Member of Growing Up Hip Hop /Model/Host/Celebrity Influencer) and Multi-Million Dollar CEO Mrs. Kimberly Chapman to Receive Honors. - June 14, 2017 - Andre King Brand

Artist Living with Pain Releases "Finding Your Colors," a Fine Art Adult Coloring Book for Stress & Anxiety Relief

“Finding Your Colors” is now published. It is a fine art adult coloring book for stress and anxiety relief, created from pain and inspired by depression. - June 13, 2017 - Hertz Nazaire

Airtime Trampoline & Game Parks Summer Hoe Down to Benefit Gleaners Food Bank

Dust off that ten-gallon hat and get ready for a day of hootin’ and hollerin’ as AirTime Trampoline & Game Park is kicking off Summer with a HoeDown to benefit Gleaners Food Bank on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at all locations in Troy, Sterling Heights, Westland, Novi and Grand Rapids... - June 13, 2017 - AirTime Trampoline & Game Parks

Judith Gale Mont's, Hidden Wonders Solo Show

June 13th – July 8th, 2017; Opening Reception: Thursday, June 15th, 6-8 P.M. At Pleiades Gallery in Chelsea New York. Judith Gale Mont’s solo exhibition, Hidden Wonders, is inspired by the molluscan seashell’s manifold of colors, patterns, and textures. - June 13, 2017 - Judith Gale Mont Art

Monroe County Grants DeLucca Events Funding for Key West to Cuba Festival, Presented by Havana Air

Begin with an Art, Wine & Dine Experience in Key West September 7-10, then be transported back in time to Cuba for the trip of a lifetime September 10-13. - June 13, 2017 - DeLucca Events

Above the Stars Productions and Snap Independent Features is Proud to Announce That Craig Edwards Will be Directing the New Film, "Fake News"

Above the Stars Productions and Snap Independent Features is Proud to Announce That Craig Edwards Will be Directing the New Film, "Fake News," written by Samuel Morris, starring Eric Roberts and Sofia Milos. "Fake News" is a new original film that follows Maxwell Stern, a... - June 13, 2017 - Above The Stars

Stockholm-Based Gaddr to Fight Fake News & Help Influencers Make Money

Supports net neutrality; Fights content bubbles & inspires with lists & collections; Allows Influencers to monetize; A unified digital identity; Users gain up to 15x traffic to all of their social channels - June 13, 2017 - Gaddr

New Real-World Game: The Floor is Lava

The Puzzalarium opened a brand new real-world game called The Floor is Lava in Hillcrest this week. It is a hidden roles game for between 7-25 players at once. Players are dealt roles and secretly assigned to a team. Players must work together, lie, and cross-examine each other in order to figure out who is and is not on their team, all the while with players attempting to eliminate each other by making them step in the Lava. At the end of the game, the team with the most players alive wins. - June 13, 2017 - The Puzzalarium

PTAFF International Artivist Festival Call for Entry

Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (November 1st through 4th) announces its Call for Entries in all categories including feature length films, documentary and shorts. PTAFF encourages independent filmmakers and artists keen on becoming prominent in the industry while making a change in the... - June 12, 2017 - Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival

Author of "The Unfinished" Donating Royalties to a Non Profit

Author Jonathan Myers announced that he will be donating 10% of his royalties to a non profit organization. - June 12, 2017 - Author Jonathan Myers

MultiGP Drone Racing Announces Spec Racing Class

From NASCAR to motorcycle racing, the concept of Spec Class racing has been around for years. This puts all of the competitors on a level playing field, and allows the pilot’s skill to be highlighted. The MultiGP Spec Class is guaranteed to be the beginning of a historic chapter in drone racing. - June 12, 2017 - MultiGP Drone Racing

Applegreen Research™ Successfully Releases New Acrylic Paint Set

Applegreen Research™ has successfully released their much anticipated New Acrylic Paint Set this week with aim to increase awareness. - June 12, 2017 - Applegreen Research

Uranium Film Festival with New Prime Sponsor

"We proudly thank the Elektrizitätswerke Schönau (EWS) for being new prime sponsor of the International Uranium Film Festival in Berlin 2017," says Uranium Film Festival director Marcia Gomes de Oliveira. The EWS supplies people throughout Germany with green power and eco-gas and works in various ways towards bringing about the energy revolution. - June 11, 2017 - Uranium Film Festival

Hypnomarc, LLC. Receives 2017 Best of Westfield Award

Westfield Award Program Honors the Achievement Hypnomarc, LLC. has been selected for the 2017 Best of Westfield Award in the Hypnotists category by the Westfield Award Program. Each year, the Westfield Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success... - June 11, 2017 - HypnoMarc, LLC.

BCI Burke Extends the Move with Us Iowa Playground Grants

ABCreative has been helping their customers create the perfect park and playground since 1993 by offering a full line of play equipment, shelters, shade systems, safety surfacing and site amenities. - June 11, 2017 - ABCreative

New American Theatre Now Accepting One Act Plays for 2018 One Act Plays Festival

The New American Theatre is seeking new One Act Plays for 2018 Festival of New American One Act Plays. The Festival is in its 21st year. A selection of 8-12 semi-finalists will be performed in Fall Marathon of New One Act Plays. Finalists will be selected to be presented in Spring, 2018 Festival of New One Act Plays. Submission deadline is July 31, 2017. NewAmericanTheatre.com - June 10, 2017 - The New American Theatre

Award-Winning Documentarian and Renowned Paranormal Investigator Chad Calek Launches “Sir NoFace Lives" US Tour

The “Sir NoFace Lives Tour,” hosted by Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker and World-Renowned Paranormal Investigator Chad Calek, along with fellow filmmaking and paranormal investigation partner, Justin Holstein. Booked by ExcessdB Entertainment. - June 09, 2017 - ExcessdB

Lance LoRusso, Author of When Cops Kill, Peacemaking and Blue News to Speak at FBI’s Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS) on June 14th

LoRusso’s Presentation Will be When Cops Kill: Leading Your Agency Through A Critical Incident. - June 09, 2017 - Lance LoRusso Books

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