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Four Fighters, Two Bouts, One Mission; Championship Gold
When Julian Erosa battles Ryan Mulvihill and Jeff Hatton challenges Brandon Hempleman Saturday evening on the “CageSport XIX” card at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA, two title reigns will begin. The four fighters have an outstanding combined record of 22-3 with 18 wins by... - April 26, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Football Camp Powered by Under Armour Creates Young Smiles
SuperElite Football has officially created a relationship with the premium sports equipment provider, Under Armour. Super Elite is Canada’s very first football camp associated with the prestigious company. Super Elite has created this relationship with Under Armour in order to provide each... - April 25, 2012 - Super Elite Football
Vidur Chhabra Explores the Meaning in Apparent Chaos
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Indian artist, Vidur Chhabra in Altered States of Reality: an Exhibition of Analog and Digital Photography. - April 25, 2012 - Agora Gallery
Vera L.P. Cauwenberghs: A Dedication to Color and Detailed Form
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Belgian artist, Vera L.P. Cauwenberghs in Symphony of Color. - April 25, 2012 - Agora Gallery
Shokoufeh Malekkiani: Dancing with Light at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Iranian artist, Shokoufeh Malekkiani in Altered States of Reality: an Exhibition of Analog and Digital Photography. - April 25, 2012 - Agora Gallery
African Utility Week Looks at Nuclear Power as Part of South Africa’s Energy Future
Will nuclear power be a substantial part of future power generation in South Africa? This is one of the discussion points at the upcoming African Utility Week in Johannesburg in May. - April 23, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Amateur Standout Mihai Cotruta to Make Pro Debut at “Cagesport XIX”
Promoter Brian Halquist of Halquist Productions announced that former amateur sensation Mihai Cotruta will make his pro debut against Omar Cruz in a three round lightweight contest Saturday, April 28 as part of the “Cagesport XIX” card. The card takes place in Tacoma, WA at the Emerald... - April 23, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Prominent Event Design Company Helps New Yorkers Generate Wedding and Event Planning Ideas
Strategic Event Design (SED) has managed events for the likes of Time Warner, The Hallmark Channel, ABC Studios and The National Geographic Channel. Now, they're helping you brainstorm for your next event with these unconventional methods. - April 20, 2012 - Strategic Event Design
Authentic Traditional Flamenco Festival Makes Its Atlanta Premiere
¡Venga! Flamenco presents Siempre Flamenco’s VII Festival de Cante Flamenco. This annual event is in its seventh year in Miami and is making its debut in Atlanta on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Hotel Melia in Midtown Atlanta for one night only. Festival de Cante Flamenco will feature Spanish Flamenco singers, Internationally recognized Flamenco guitarist, singer and composer Paco Fonta, and Nationally acclaimed Flamenco dancer and teacher Celia Fonta. - April 20, 2012 - Sentinel Media
Recording Artist Niva the Soul Diva Enrolls in College
New Black Music R&B Rock and Soul artist Niva is now attending Kingsborough College in Brooklyn, New York. - April 20, 2012 - New Black Music.net
South African Soldiers Need Training and Education Says Military Leadership Expert
It is not sufficient to merely train military personnel today; they also need to be educated. A solid understanding of the legal, political, social and economic terrain is essential. This is according to Prof Lindy Heinecken, Associate Professor of Sociology at Stellenbosch University, who will... - April 20, 2012 - Land Forces Africa
Downtown Art Annual … Downtown Kansas City’s 4th Annual Art Fair Returns This May
MAY 18 – 20 Eclectic Mix of Original Art – 150 Leading National & Local Artists – Live Music. Downtown Art Annual … Downtown Kansas City’s 5th Annual Art Festival; Friday, May 18, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Saturday, May 19, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Sunday, May 20, Noon – 6:00 pm. - April 19, 2012 - Howard Alan Events
San Francisco Startup Releases iPhone App Focused on Gay Nightlife
App uses geo-location to help community find gay events nearby. iPhone app focused on gay & lesbian nightlife is available for free for a limited time. - April 18, 2012 - Wsup Co.
Stage Left Studio’s Left Out Festival Brings Down the House with "Selected Shorts"
Off-broadway New York City theatre Stage Left Studio receives thunderous approval for collection of artists, playwrights, and performers for a variety show type matinee performance of "Selected Shorts," featuring gay and lesbian performers and the people who love to work with them. - April 18, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
Gico Music’s Gina Carey Wins the Deserts 2012 Jazz Artist Award
Gina Carey is presented with the 2012 Jazz Music award for the Rising Stars of the Desert Music Video Contest. - April 14, 2012 - Gico Music
Left Out Festival at Stage Left Studio NYC Offers Literary Greatest Hits and LGBT Out Performers
The Fifth Annual Left Out Festival runs April 14-19 at Stage Left Studio, 214 W 30th Street, 6th Floor, New York City. The Festival features gay and lesbian writers, performers, and artists and the straight people who like working with them. Includes some of the best of Off-Broadway NYC theater in an intimate setting of solo performers, plays, readings, and performance art. - April 14, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
African Development Bank to Show "Enormous Investment Opportunities" on Continent at African Utility Week
South Africa has been a model for a good investment environment in the region, says the African Development Bank’s Neside Tas Anvaripour, Head of Infrastructure Finance in the Private Sector Department. The AfDB executive is a headline speaker at the upcoming African Utility Week where more... - April 14, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Yuri’s Night Celebrates 51 Years in Space
Today, Yuri’s Night celebrates the 12th year of the World Space Party, 51 years since Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight into space and 21 years since the first launch of the Space Shuttle. Space enthusiasts and supporters of human spaceflight will be gathering at over 220 events in 50... - April 14, 2012 - Yuri's Night
Vivid Sydney 2012 Lights Up the Harbour City
Vivid Sydney is back for its fourth year, with a program that according to Destination NSW will transform the city at night into a colourful canvas of light, music and ideas. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Stoner today announced that the festival’s lighting... - April 13, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
Perry Edge Promotions Releases Southern Gospel Compilation Disk #258, Including the New Singles by Marty Raybon, Palmetto State and Gerald Crabb
Perry Edge, President of Perry Edge Promotions, is proud to announce the release of Southern Gospel Compilation Disk #258 to radio featuring the new singles, “I’ve Seen What He Can Do”, by Marty Raybon, “No Place To Far From Grace”, by Palmetto State and “What I... - April 13, 2012 - Double E Promotions
FLOW MINI to Host Legathon
The Winston-Salem FLOW MINI Cooper dealership will partner with Leg Daddy Racing, Primo Water, and Virginia International Raceway to host “Legathon” as part of a two day event. - April 11, 2012 - Val Apple Motorsports Inc.
Wireless Innovation Forum Announces Multiple New Projects Resulting from 71st Working Meeting
The Wireless Innovation Forum (www.WirelessInnovation.org), a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, recently held its 71st Working Meeting 12-14 March, 2012, resulting in the announcement of several new projects... - April 11, 2012 - Wireless Innovation Forum
Travel & Words Spring 2012 Conference Focuses on Current Travel Media Trends
April 29-30, 2012, conference in historic Pt. Townsend, Washington presents panelists, writers, editors, travel & tourism professionals and regional tourism organizations, all sharing resources, story ideas and contacts for travel writers, bloggers and authors. - April 10, 2012 - Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference
Max Muscle Steps Up to Sponsor Hams and Hamstrings 5K Easter Race
Local Max Muscle team will be available on race-day with sports nutrition information - April 08, 2012 - Bigwig Races LLC
International Ballet Intensive Hosted Again by California Dancearts
Los Angeles Dance School to Host Intensives for Experienced and Youth Dancers - April 08, 2012 - California DanceArts
Championship Doubleheader Headlines “CageSport XIX”
Halquist Productions returns to the Emerald Queen Casino with the latest edition of their “Cagesport” series Saturday, April 28. Tickets for this action-packed card start at $35 and are available at the Emerald Queen Box Office or on Ticketmaster. In the main event of the evening,... - April 07, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Sons of The American Legion Sponsor Laps of Love to Benefit 3 Children's Charities
The Detachment of Maryland Sons of The American Legion are proud to announce an event that will help raise money for three of their major Children and Youth Programs. On April 14th 2012 they will hold their First Annual Sons of The American Legion “Laps of Love 2012” to benefit the Casey Cares Foundation, Special Olympics Maryland and Child Welfare Foundation. - April 07, 2012 - Casey Cares Foundation
Halquist Productions Backs Bill 2301
Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire has signed House Bill 2301, extending licensing and medical requirements for amateur mixed martial artists. The sport has come a long way since Senator John McCain campaigned to have it outlawed in the 1990’s. Today, amateur MMA is wildly popular,... - April 06, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Queens Council on the Arts Covers Eastern European Culture on April 24 in QUILL Series of Literature and Music Events NYC
Queens Council on the Arts, a sponsor of cultural events in Queens, is inviting New Yorkers to attend its upcoming night of creative translation on April 24 at DaMikelle Restaurant in Forest Hills. - April 06, 2012 - QueensCouncilArts.org - Upcoming Events in NYC
The World Premiere of Two-Time Oscar© Nominated Screenwriter/Playwright Arnold Schulman’s Sleeping Ugly - A Very Adult Fairytale
World Premiere of two-time Oscar© nominated screenwriter/playwright Arnold Schulman's Sleeping Ugly opens at Santa Monica Playhouse in April. - April 06, 2012 - Santa Monica Playhouse
Atlantic City Carnival 2012
Atlantic City Carnival committee has come together to create an unforgettable event. A spectrum of color and a celebration taking place in a city known for its world class entertainment and nightlife. This festival is estimated to attract individuals from all walks of life and will be benefiting The Winston (QT) Munroe Foundation-Helping Sick Children of the Caribbean. - April 04, 2012 - Tri-State Caribbean Cultural Foundation
Double E Promotions Releases “Working On A Building”, by Marty Raybon, T. Graham Brown, Trace Adkins and Jimmy Fortune, Reaching #2 on the CV Country Gospel Top 100
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the special release of Christian Country Compilation Disk #160C to radio featuring the new Country Gospel single, “Working On A Building”, by Shenandoah alum, Marty Raybon and special guests, T. Graham Brown, Trace... - April 04, 2012 - Double E Promotions
Double E Promotions Releases Christian Country Compilation Disk #162, Including the New Single, “What I Know,” by Gerald Crabb
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the release of Christian Country Compilation Disk #162 to radio featuring the new Country Gospel single, “What I Know”, by Gerald Crabb of the Crabb Family. Disc #162 features the following songs by eight different... - April 03, 2012 - Double E Promotions
24 Double E Promotions Artists Chart on 4 National Charts for April of 2012
Double E Promotions celebrates having twenty four artists make their mark on four national gospel radio charts for April of 2012 with Marty Raybon’s new single “Working On A Building” reaching the #2 spot on the National Christian Voice Country Gospel Top 100. Raybon’s... - April 03, 2012 - Double E Promotions
Hernandez Hammers Oluoch in Tacoma
Lightweight hopeful Jose “Loco” Hernandez took another step in the right direction after pounding out a unanimous decision over Peter Oluoch Saturday evening at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. Headlining the 86th edition of Halquist Productions’ “Battle at the... - April 03, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Country Gospel Artist, David Bryan, Joins the Double E Promotions Roster
Perry Edge, President of Double E Promotions, is proud to announce the addition of Country Gospel Artist, David Bryan, to the Double E team. Gospel group, Song of David, is built around the ministry founder and lead singer, David Bryan. David is an accomplished singer, songwriter and musician. In... - April 02, 2012 - Double E Promotions
St. Louis Scottish Community Rallies Behind Local Student; Decries District Actions
The St. Louis Scottish community and supporters have rallied behind a local student at Granite City High School who was denied the right to celebrate his cultural heritage by wearing his family kilt to prom. “The Granite City School Board decision was very disappointing,” Dr. Jim... - April 02, 2012 - St. Louis Scottish Games
Suzanne (SÜ) Fortin’s Organic Compositions at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Canadian artist, Suzanne (SÜ) Fortin in Portals of Perception. - March 31, 2012 - Agora Gallery
Biometrics for National Security
The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announces the Biometrics & Identity Management Exhibition & Conference - information at bioidentityexpo[dot]com. A recent update to a landmark biometrics report suggests “new goals that might previously seemed beyond... - March 31, 2012 - IDGA
KATEŘINA Alavedra-Duchoslav: Urban Memories at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Czech artist, KATEŘINA Alavedra-Duchoslav in Portals of Perception. - March 31, 2012 - Agora Gallery
African Utility Week: Incomprehensible Utility Bills – Could be Empowerment Tools
With rising utility tariffs, the South African consumer is under mounting pressure. Add to this the fact that utility bills are for all practical purposes unintelligible, with consumers being confronted with figures few seem to understand. A research company, Sarah Slabbert Associates, recently... - March 29, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
African Utility Week’s Focus on Waste Management at Municipalities
In May, challenges around waste will be discussed at African Utility Week where political and business leaders from across the globe will come together to discuss Africa’s utility service delivery challenges. - March 29, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Full Card Set for "Battle at the Boat 86"
Halquist Productions has finalized all bouts for “Battle at the Boat 86.” The card takes place Saturday evening at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma and tickets are available by going to Ticketmaster.com or calling the casino box office at 1-888-831-7655. Headlining the card is a ten... - March 29, 2012 - Halquist Productions
The All-American Preschool Hit Monkey Monkey Music is Now Airing on the American Forces Network
Monkey Monkey Music now airing on over 100 PBS member stations is proudly airing on The American Forces Network. A seven year old child who stars in the videos has a father who, ironically, was on civil deployment in Iraq when the videos were made. The American Forces Network considers Monkey Monkey Music a key element in quality programming for young children. - March 28, 2012 - Monkey Monkey Music
Opera Manhattan Announces 2012 Opera Festival
Following the critical acclaim of February’s trio of monodramas themed ‘Women on the Verge’, Opera Manhattan is proud to announce the 2012 Opera Festival. Three riveting operas and a special performance of arias and ensembles presented by Opera Manhattan’s Artist Development... - March 28, 2012 - Opera Manhattan
USATF Grants Sanction for Hams and Hamstrings 5K Easter Race
Over $1,600 available in prizes and awards at “Colorado’s Easter Day 5K” - March 28, 2012 - Bigwig Races LLC
The Trayvon Martin Tragedy Goes International as African Star KukuAFRICANSTAR Prepares to Release a Song in His Honor
“Trayvon Martin (Where is the Justice?)” to be released on April 4, 2012 and will be made available as a free digital download in tribute to the slain teen. - March 28, 2012 - ToshiCapital Rekordz
Howard Alan Events Presents the 2nd Annual City Place Art Fair
Howard Alan Presents the 2nd Annual CityPlace Art Fair on March 31st and April 1st, 2012, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Festival will be held at CityPlace in West Palm Beach, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Admission is free. - March 27, 2012 - Howard Alan Events
Wireless Innovation Forum Announces Call for Abstract Submissions for Its Conference on Communications Technologies and Software Defined Radio (SDR-WInnComm)
The Wireless Innovation Forum (www.WirelessInnovation.org), a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, announced today a Call for Abstract Submissions in the Research and Development (R&D) and Design, Manufacture and Deploy (DMD) Tracks as well as for Tutorials and Workshops for its Conference on Communications Technologies and Software Defined Radio (SDR-WInnComm). - March 24, 2012 - Wireless Innovation Forum
Full Motion Video for Defense Summit
Members from the DoD and private sector will convene this April to discuss the growing demand for full motion video in intelligence operations and gain an understanding on how to overcome current challenges. - March 22, 2012 - IDGA