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Finalists Announced for Next Week’s African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town
The City of Cape Town, Rand Water, the V&A Waterfront, the outgoing CEO of NERSA Phindile Baleni and several exciting power projects on the continent are just some of the finalists that have been announced for the African Utility Week Industry Awards. Africa’s leading utility, energy and water professionals and projects will be honoured again at the annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa that is taking place in Cape Town from 12-14 May. - May 04, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Ritehook Promotions Brings Boxing Back to Gulf with Family Fight Night
On Saturday evening when most of the boxing world is glued to the TV watching the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao superfight, those in the Mississippi Gulf will have the chance to not only witness the historic bout but also enjoy top notch talent before their own eyes. Live at the Hard Rock Hotel... - May 02, 2015 - Ritehook Promotions
DNV GL Exclusive Diamond Sponsor at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
DNV GL, a leading global testing, certification and advisory services company, is the exclusive diamond sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week, 12-14 May at the CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is expected to again attract more than 5,000 power professionals and feature 250... - May 01, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Youth Program Acheives USA Hockey's Highest Level at Aviator Sports and Events Center
Landmark Year for Aviator Youth Hockey Culminates with Rise to Tier 1 Status - April 30, 2015 - Aviator Sports and Events Center
Baltimore Boxing Issues Statement on Baltimore Riots
As the rioters tear through the streets of Baltimore, MD, boxing promoter and gym owner Jake “The Snake” Smith remains extremely concerned for his friends, family and community. Like many other locals, Smith not only calls the Baltimore area his home but a place where he makes a... - April 30, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
“Sunset Sundays” Weekly LGBT Outdoor Party to Launch on May 10th
Event has no cover charge plus food and drink specials available all night - April 30, 2015 - Ascend Events
Milifest 2015 Announces Headline Acts
Introducing Milifest 2015: the new festival and celebration for the Armed Forces. Music, sport, adventure and fun for all. No hype, no inflated prices. Just one amazing weekend. Featuring Labrinth, Sigma, Sam Bailey, Rixton, Becky Hill, Professor Green, The Hoosiers, Ben Frith: DJ Future, Little... - April 29, 2015 - Milifest
Ritehook Promotions Returns to Mississippi May 2
Ticket includes Live Fights plus Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight. Ritehook Promotions in association with Reved Entertainment and Pier6 Promotions will present a one-of-a-kind evening of boxing featuring live fights and the fight of the century between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao Saturday, May 2... - April 26, 2015 - Ritehook Promotions
Investors & Insurance Companies to Gather at the "Insurance Penetration West Africa 2015 Summit" Hosted by K2A (Konnect2Africa)
K2A, leading conference organiser is set to host the "Insurance Penetration West Africa 2015 Summit." - April 26, 2015 - Konnect2Africa Ltd.
African Utility Week to Gather Renewable Experts in May to Show How Wind and Solar Can Solve Africa’s Energy Demands
Last week’s announcement of the South African Department of Energy that it has approved 13 new renewable IPP bids “signals the strong commitment of the South African government to continue renewable energy deployment. We encourage the whole sector to anticipate these developments and... - April 25, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Camp Arcadia Notes Earth Day: "Make the World a Better Place Because You Have Been in It"
Camp Arcadia, a fourth-generation, family-operated summer camp for girls in Casco, Maine, noted Earth Day 2015 in the context of their Centennial Season with a look back at how a growing awareness of the environment has shaped the Camp Arcadia experience. - April 22, 2015 - Camp Arcadia, Summer Camp for Girls
Dr Danger Stunts Severs Business Arrangement with Stunt Collaborator Nikki McBurnett, aka Mighty Aphrodite
Dr Danger and Mighty Aphrodite sever business ties, allowing Mighty, aka Nikki McBurnett, to create the first, all female daredevil team. - April 21, 2015 - Dr Danger Stunts
Holden Productions' Trey Lippe-Morrison Teams Up with Legendary Jesse Reid
Undefeated heavyweight sensation Trey Lippe-Morrison of Holden Productions is now being trained by Hall of Famer Jesse Reid. One of the great trainers in boxing history, Reid is a member of the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Overall, Reid’s trained more than 20 world champions including Johnny... - April 18, 2015 - Holden Productions
Congratulations Hotwired, a Finalist at Festapalooza
Congratulations to Hotwired for being one of the 12-finalist bands selected to compete at FESTAPALOOZA on May 2nd located at M15 Concert Bar & Grill – 9022 Pulsar Court, Corona, CA 92883. Hotwired is an original female-fronted hard rock band from Southern California. Three winning bands will go on to play at the Hair of the Dog Music Festival, on Oct 3rd., at Storm Stadium with bands: Jack Russell's Great White, Warrant, Dokken, Trixter, LA Guns, and many more. - April 18, 2015 - Hotwired
A New Use for Austin B-Cycles: Life Time Tri Captex Triathlon Participants Will Ride Austin B-Cycles for the Supersprint Event This Memorial Day
In advance of the 25th annual Life Time Tri CapTex on May 25, Life Time–The Healthy Way of Life Company and Austin B-cycle, Austin’s bike sharing service, today announced the introduction of a new “Austin B-cycle Wave”—a featured highlight of the SuperSprint distance... - April 15, 2015 - Life Time Tri CapTex
SAAMA to Increase Asset Management Awareness at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
The Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA) “hopes to reach the decision makers in the utilities serving Africa to increase their awareness of the benefits of using solid, proven asset management principles,” says Anton Booyzen, President of SAAMA. Booyzen will be an... - April 15, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Cuba and the United States Shake Hands in Yalil Guerra’s New Album
With his Complete Works for String Orchestra, the young composer Yalil Guerra launches his fifth album into the classical music market. On this occasion, he presents the Ensamble Solistas de la Habana and its founder/director, Ivan Valiente. Cuba has always been a source of inspiration for Guerra,... - April 14, 2015 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Artist Releases EP Simultaneously Live in Multiple Cities
Vadzimu Records streaming live music to the globe. - April 14, 2015 - Vadzimu Records
TuttoFood 2015 & World Tea and Coffee Expo 2015 in Strategic Alliance to Offer Unique Combination Booth Booking Opportunity
World Tea & Coffee Expo (WTCE) - India's only International trade show dedicated to the Tea & Coffee Sectors has entered into a strategic marketing alliance with Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt. Ltd (HMFI), Italy organiser of TuttoFood 2015. - April 14, 2015 - World Tea & Coffee Expo
Baltimore Boxing to Invade Ocean City Convention Center May 9
Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions returns to Ocean City, MD for “Beatdown at the Beach” Saturday, May 9 at the Ocean City Convention Center. Tickets for “Beatdown at the Beach” from $25 are available on Ticketmaster.com and at the Convention Center Box... - April 12, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Yuri's Night Celebrated Around World for the 15th Year in a Row from Greenland to Antarctica
Yuri's Night, the yearly worldwide celebration of human spaceflight, is launching this weekend with over 180 events in 39 countries around the globe. Thousands of people around the globe will participate in parties, events, and education days to celebrate humanity's past, present, and future in space. - April 10, 2015 - Yuri's Night
Indiana Campus Superstar 2015
Final Show April 19, 2015 - April 09, 2015 - Indiana Campus Superstar 2015
Tebala Event Center, Rockford's Number One Event Venue is Now Open to the Public
The Tebala Event Center is excited to announce that their Rockford facility is now open for public venues. To help promote the event venue, the organization has also created a new website and Facebook page. - April 09, 2015 - Tebala Event Center
Celebrating the Grand Opening of Escape The Place; the Most Challenging and Exciting Team Building and Group Entertainment Experience in Colorado Springs
Local new business Escape The Place is celebrating it’s grand opening on Saturday April 11th, 2015. Customers can use promo code: "ESCAPE15" when booking for 50% off your entire purchase. Escape the Place will also host an Open House for the general public with finger foods, beer... - April 07, 2015 - Escape The Place
The Philly Mart Invites You for an Island Getaway
Located in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, The Philly Mart is a highly curated outdoor artisan market. They curate a funky mixture of original art, handmade craft items, original clothing, vintage, antiques, photography, jewelry, housewares, & food trucks. - April 05, 2015 - The Philly Mart
eNCA to Broadcast Live from African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
African Utility Week has entered into an exclusive television broadcasting partnership with eNCA and will receive live coverage during the conference and exhibition from 12-14 May in Cape Town. The annual event attracts more than 5000 power and water professionals from across the globe. eNCA is a... - April 04, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Parkwood Studios, a Brand New Photography Studio & Education Space
Parkwood Studios, a brand new photography studio and education space in the Phoenix Photography District has opened its doors. Located at 2202 E. McDowell Rd, Parkwood Studios is the new home to the Photographers Adventure Club (PAC). Photography can be a fun and relaxing hobby, or even a... - April 04, 2015 - Photographers Adventure Club
28 Students Advance in the Native Son Spelling Bee Competition
Twenty-eight (28) students have advanced to the Native Son Spelling Bee Finals after a competitive and intense preliminary round held on March 21st at Brooks Behavioral Health Center. The top spellers from Rainbow Dreams Academy, Howard E. Heckethorn, Berkley Brunker, World Life Christian Academy,... - April 02, 2015 - Native Son Spelling Bee
Comedy and Food in Paradise
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings an All Star Comedy Show to the Paradise Diner in Hauppauge Sunday May 31st. - April 01, 2015 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Art of Cool Festival Introduces New Event - Innovate Your Cool
Three-Day World-Class Jazz and Soul Festival Launches Conference on Business and Music Innovation in RTP. - April 01, 2015 - The Art of Cool Festival
May 9-12-NYC: School of Visual Arts Launches 26th Dusty Film & Animation Festival
Director Daniel Minahan and Animator Alex Kupershmidt to be Honored with Dusty Outstanding Alumni Awards; Reeves Lehmann, chair of the BFA Film & Video and BFA Animation programs at the School of Visual Arts (SVA), announce the 26th Dusty Film & Animation Festival will be held Saturday, May 9 through Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in New York City. Full info: dusty.sva.edu - March 30, 2015 - Dusty Film & Animation Festival
Action-Comedy Film Starring Manny Pacquiao Underway
Production of the action-comedy film titled “My Good Friend Manny,” starring world-boxing champion and international superstar Manny Pacquiao, has been launched by veteran filmmaker, Mark Brown and Filipino-American entrepreneur, Danny Cruz. The film is budgeted and produced to go through the studio production, marketing and distribution system in mainstream Hollywood fashion. - March 29, 2015 - My Good Friend Manny the Film
"EXPOSURE Concert 6: Because Love Shouldn't Hurt" Receives Sponsorship from Raymour & Flanigan
Furniture retail giant Raymour & Flanigan says "Love shouldn't hurt;" sponsoring grassroots effort to reach global audience with livestream broadcast of Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV's EXPOSURE Concert. - March 28, 2015 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
How Africa Can Attract Foreign and Local Investment for Its Power Projects
“Investing in the power sector in Africa can be very lucrative and we have the success stories to prove it,” says Evan Schiff, event director of African Utility Week, taking place in Cape Town from 12-14 May. During the largest annual power and water conference and expo on the... - March 28, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Brian McKenzie Releases Follow-Up CD "Looking Over Yesterday"
"Looking Over Yesterday" is the latest album from roots rock 'n' roll and early country-influenced singer and songwriter Brian McKenzie. Filled with melodies that stick and an energy that won't soon be forgotten, "Looking Over Yesterday" raises the bar on McKenzie's previous album, "Resolution" which received a nod from the Grammys. The new album is polished, well-produced, and features strong musicians, including Grammy Award-winning musician Phil Madeira on two of the album's tracks. - March 27, 2015 - Big Noise
transFORM Earns Esteemed 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects transFORM's consistently high level of customer service. - March 27, 2015 - transFORM
Award Winning Film-Maker/Play-Writer Derrell Lawrence is Back with Highly Anticipated "Mega-Hit" Stage Play "Life Isn’t FAIR"
South Carolina, are you ready to witness a stage production by Award Winning Film-Maker/Play-Writer Derrell Lawrence? Before gaining national attention from sold-out bookings of stage play “Do You Trust Your Best Friend,” Lawrence (a multi-talented): actor, filmmaker, writer, director,... - March 25, 2015 - Life Isn't Fair Stage Play
ComedySportz East Coast Exhibition Tournament Comes to Boston
Comedy improv professionals from five East coast cities to meet in competition. - March 23, 2015 - New England Fun
CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival Announces Teri Schwartz to Receive Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film Producing
CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival (June 18-21, 2015) will present Teri Schwartz, Dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (UCLA TFT), with the inaugural Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film Producing. Schwartz is an award-winning feature film producer whose many films,... - March 23, 2015 - CayFilm
CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival Announces Paul Schrader to Receive Award for Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting
CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival (June 18-21, 2015) will present Paul Schrader with the inaugural Award for Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting. The Award will be named The Paul Schrader Award for Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting in his honor thereafter. Schrader is an... - March 23, 2015 - CayFilm
Benefit in the Memory of David Navarro Jr.
Saturday, March 28, 2015 Benefit in the Memory of David Navarro, Jr. Location: Airport Farmer's & Flea Market, 17375 Spring Hill Dr, Brooksville, FL 34604 Times: Benefit activities including dunk tank and 50/50 raffle, will take place throughout the day between 9 am - 3 pm *** Benefit... - March 22, 2015 - Airport Farmer's & Flea Market
Hall of Famer Mark Johnson, Rising Star Dusty Harrison and Former Champion Vincent Pettway to Attend "Snap, Crackle and Pop"
Boxing legend Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson, undefeated Dusty Harrison and former welterweight champion Vincent Pettway will attend Baltimore Boxing’s “Snap, Crackle and Pop” Saturday, March 27. The card takes place at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie with... - March 21, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Colorado Springs Dance Theatre Presents Peridance Contemporary Dance Company of New York
Colorado Springs Dance Theatre, a Pikes Peak regional non-profit, is proud to present performances by the Peridance Contemporary Dance Company of New York City on April 18, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, located at 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. You won't want to miss this rare opportunity to see world class dance on the local Fine Arts Center Sagaji Theater Stage! - March 19, 2015 - Colorado Springs Dance Theatre
The Galtellì Literary Prize 2015
The village of Galtellì, Sardinia, is launching an international prose contest dedicated to the great Sardinian writer Grazia Deledda, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1926, who set her masterpiece Canne al Vento, or Reeds in the Wind, right in Galtellì. The top five... - March 19, 2015 - The Galtellì Literary Prize
Energy Minister Joemat-Pettersson to address African Utility Week in Cape Town in May as Department of Energy becomes official event partner
South Africa’s Department of Energy is throwing its full weight behind efforts by the utility industry to find urgent and sustainable solutions to current energy challenges, says African Utility Week event director Evan Schiff. The Department has committed to a three-year partnership with the... - March 19, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Capernaum First Century Village Reprises “The Passover Experience” Event
North Texas Film Set, 100 Local Actors Provide “Living History”; DFW Area Easter Celebration at Capernaum First Century Village and Majestic Statue Garden Near Weatherford, TX - March 18, 2015 - Capernaum First Century Village
A New Type of Fundraising is Coming to Atlanta
Fearless Vixen Productions, an Atlanta based Event Planning firm announced today that it will focus on fundraising as its core purpose. Although the company’s signature events, like the bikini/body paint transformation showcases, will be fundraisers dedicated to raising funds for a specific... - March 17, 2015 - Fearless Vixen
The Historic Jones Theater Announces Its Grand Reopening March 27-29, 2015 Westcliffe, Colorado
After extensive renovations, the Historic Jones Theater in Westcliffe, Colorado, will hold a grand reopening on the weekend of Friday, March 27-29, 7:30 p.m. with the Academy Award winning film “The Imitation Game.” - March 16, 2015 - Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts
Career Exhibition For Women Helps Find Creative Career Opportunities
The SheXpo organized by event production company Statusj is a career and business exhibition which aims to offer women looking to sharpen their career paths, an opportunity to explore various work options available to them. The expo will showcase employers and companies from a number of industrial segments, who offer flexible working options like working from home or part time jobs. - March 13, 2015 - Statusj
Midwest Solar Expo Returns to Minneapolis in 2015
Second annual conference announces speakers and expanded format. - March 12, 2015 - Midwest Solar Expo