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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raceslip Brings Drag Racing Into Digital Age
Free Social Media Website Promises to “Overhaul the Drag-Racing World.” - March 20, 2012 - Raceslip
Bonaduce Joins Battle at the Boat
World famous personality Danny Bonaduce will once again make his presence felt in the boxing world when he takes the microphone as the master of ceremonies for “Battle at the Boat 86” Saturday, March 31 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. In addition to the March 31 show,... - March 18, 2012 - Halquist Productions
California DanceArts to Hold Auditions in March for Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive
Los Angeles Dance Academy Prepares Again to Host the Prestigious International Dance Event - March 18, 2012 - California DanceArts
French Dark-Wave, New Age Band Deleyaman Live in Concert: the "Change Things" Tour
Deleyaman creates music with spine tingling moments frequently lifting the music to emotional heights. Led by the American musician and front man, Aret Madillian, Deleyaman will be in Los Angeles to give a series of intimate concerts from April 20 - May 11, 2012 after having recorded and toured Europe. The band will introduce their music and upcoming album to an LA audience who's never before seen them live on stage. - March 17, 2012 - Santa Monica Playhouse
Hernandez-Oluoch Showdown Tops “Battle at the Boat 86”
Lightweights Jose Hernandez and Peter Oluoch will meet Saturday, March 31 in the ten round main event of Halquist Productions’ “Battle at the Boat 86.” The card takes place at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma and tickets are available on ticketmaster.com or by calling the EQC... - March 16, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Space Coast Gator Fest 2012, Brings Monster Truck Rides and Live Concerts, John Anderson and Colt Ford to Melbourne, Florida on March 30th, March 31st and April 1st
Let the Monster Truck Rides Roar! Let the Mud Racers Churn the Mud! Join the 2nd Annual Space Coast Gator Fest 2012 with your entire family. Back to back Live Concerts entertaining you with world famous Singers “John Anderson” & "Colt Ford." Enjoy hot tail eatin’ contest and gator tail dinner served all day & every day, Festival Venue, Melbourne Motor Sports Park, 835 Paw Prints Ave, Melbourne FL-32934. Gator Fest 2012 will be held on March 30th, March 31st and April 1st, 2012. - March 11, 2012 - Space Coast Gator Fest
Just Released eBook, Footwork, Leads the Way for Parlance Media's Publishing Division
Footwork, the first title released by the publishing arm of Parlance Media is now available on Amazon for Kindle and in pdf format. - March 10, 2012 - Parlance Media LLC
Schoolhouse Arts Center Offers Spring Arts Classes and April Vacation Theater Programs
Schoolhouse Arts Center’s Spring Arts Classes will start March 26. This eight-week session of classes includes something for everyone from pre-school through adult. Classes include: Annie Junior Musical Theater Workshop for ages 8 to 16 on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Art for Mommy and Me... - March 09, 2012 - Schoolhouse Arts Center on Sebago Lake in Standish
Schoolhouse Arts Center Hosts Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Fair
Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish will be hosting a giant Spring Craft & Vendor Fair to support its 2012 slate of plays and educational classes. This event will be held on Saturday April 7 at George E. Jack School, 15 Northeast Road, Standish, ME 04084 from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. There will be... - March 09, 2012 - Schoolhouse Arts Center on Sebago Lake in Standish
Steel Magnolias at Schoolhouse Arts Center from April 13-29
Public Service Announcement: Steel Magnolias at Schoolhouse Arts Center from April 13-29 - March 09, 2012 - Schoolhouse Arts Center on Sebago Lake in Standish
Art for Progress Announces Artists to be Shown at Fountain Art Fair
Art for Progress, Fountain Art Fair’s non-profit partner for NY Art Week, has announced the artists it will be presenting for both the Fair and the March 10th after party. Additionally, the organization will be showing work from the most promising student artists participating in its... - March 05, 2012 - Art For Progress
Hulett Takes Out Bentley to Win Cagesport Title
David “Hollywood” Hulett lived up to his billing by taking out local favorite Len Bentley in the first round of their Cagesport Welterweight title match Saturday evening at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. Headlining Halquist Productions’ “Cagesport XVIII,” The Las... - February 29, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Susumu Hasegawa: Fresh Perspective of Painting at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Japanese artist, Susumu Hasegawa in East Meets West: An Exhibition of Fine Art from Asia. The exhibition is scheduled to run from March 6, 2012 through March 27, 2012 (opening reception: Thursday, March 8, 2012). - February 29, 2012 - Agora Gallery
Slimm Buick and Art Bikes to Appear at Sacramento Contemporary Gallery Mar. 2-4
Slimm Buick (www.SlimmBuick.com) and his famous Art Bikes will be appearing at the Sacramento Temporary Contemporary Gallery, Mar. 2-4, 2012, in conjunction with a City-wide celebration of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show ArtBike! at the Sacramento Convention Center (same dates). The Gallery is located at 1616 Del Paso Blvd. CA 95815, inside the Greens Hotel. Buick will also ride in the Art Bike Parade on Saturday, Mar. 3rd, beginning at 4pm at the Convention Center. - February 27, 2012 - Bicycle Art Salon
Queens Council on the Arts Promotes Free Google Seminar and Other Upcoming Events in NYC
Queens Council on the Arts, a provider of free art and food events in NYC, is offering a Google Seminar on March 7 in Astoria. - February 26, 2012 - QueensCouncilArts.org - Upcoming Events in NYC
Ellis Out; Bentley Steps in to Face Hulett
Len Bentley has stepped in to face David “Hollywood” Hulett for the Cagesport Welterweight Title Saturday evening in the main event of Halquist Productions’ “Cagesport XVIII.” Hulett was scheduled to face “Fast” Eddy Ellis, but the latter withdrew Monday... - February 24, 2012 - Halquist Productions
It’s Showtime: Jimmy Lennon Jr. to Announce “Cagesport XVIII”
Legendary ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. will serve as the master of ceremonies for “Cagesport XVIII.” The card takes place Saturday, February 25 at the Emerald Queen Casino and is promoted by Halquist Productions. Tickets starting at $35 are available at the casino box office or on... - February 19, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Conservatory Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of "Marathon 33 (M33)"
Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company presents the world premiere of "Marathon 33 (M33)" at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Feb. 24 – March 4 with a preview on Feb. 23. "Marathon 33 (M33)" is based on the play "Marathon 33" by June Havoc; original... - February 18, 2012 - Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse
The Matthews House to Host Festive Valentine’s Dinner
Cary Mansion Adds Flair to Dinner Celebration with Dancing, Music - February 11, 2012 - Matthews House
SoBe Arts Presents the World Premiere of Hamlet Soundtheater/Opera Music and Libretto by Carson Kievman. Based on the Play by William Shakespeare.
SoBe Institute of the Arts presents the World Premiere of Carson Kievman’s Hamlet Soundtheater/Opera in the Little Stage Theater on Miami Beach. This provocative, sophisticated, and radically re-imagined musical setting of Shakespeare’s masterpiece was the final commission by legendary producer Joseph Papp for the New York Shakespeare Festival / Public Theater. Due to Papp’s tragic passing soon after the work was completed, Hamlet remained unperformed, until now. http://sobearts.org/hamlet.html - February 09, 2012 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
Original Cast of Star Trek: the Next Generation® Will be Coming Together for a Special Reunion at the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo April 27-29, 2012, Calgary, AB
It was 25 years ago that Star Trek: The Next Generation® revived the sense of adventure inherent in the original Star Trek® series. TNG created its own signature interpretation of hitching a ‘wagon train to the stars’. Now, over two decades later, fans of all ages will get their chance to see the nine principal members of the cast together for a stellar reunion in Calgary, Alberta, Canada during the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo, April 27-29, 2012. - February 08, 2012 - Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo/Goddess Communications
Craft Beer Competition and Sampling Event Kicks Off 24th Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival
The Great Arizona Beer Festival presented by azcentral.com is conducting its 3rd annual beer competition, in partnership with DRAFT Magazine. The event’s official beer judges will sample and rate competing craft beers in the festival’s competition. Judging takes place Friday, Feb. 17th, 2012 at 6:30 pm at Heidi’s Events and Catering, 2095 W 15th St., Tempe, Ariz., 85281 in Tempe, and the event is open to the public. - February 04, 2012 - The Great Arizona Beer Festival
24th Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival Welcomes Craft Beer Fans to Tempe Beach Park
Attracting thousands of beer connoisseurs each year from across the state and beyond, the 24th annual Great Arizona Beer Festival takes place March 3, 2012 from 2 pm to 6 pm (VIP entry at 1 pm) at Tempe Beach Park. Featuring over 200 craft, specialty and micro-brewed beers from over 50 breweries across Arizona, the US and around the globe, the Great Arizona Beer Festival is the largest beer festival in the southwest and features an annual beer competition with medal winners. - February 04, 2012 - The Great Arizona Beer Festival
Lauren Abshire: Mapping a Visual Language of Place
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Philadelphia printmaker, Lauren Abshire in The Substance of Abstraction. The exhibition is scheduled to run from February 10, 2012 through March 1, 2012 (opening reception: Thursday, February 16, 2012). - February 04, 2012 - Agora Gallery
Rob Heeney in Vincible at Leicester Comedy Festival 2012
On Thursday 9th February, stand-up Rob Heeney makes his hotly anticipated debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival with the world premiere of his new show, "Rob Heeney in Vincible." - January 20, 2012 - The Funny Side...PR
Protest Meets Grandeur in the Art of Kiko Sobrino
The Brazilian artist Kiko Sobrino employs a number of techniques –– including acrylics, ink, serigraphy, and even computer graphics on canvas and wood –– to create works that move fluently between the figurative and the abstract. - January 16, 2012 - Agora Gallery
Shyamala Rao's Wild Life Paintings Inspire and Inform at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the exotic wildlife paintings of Indian artist, Shyamala Rao in Figuratively Speaking. The exhibition is scheduled to run from January 17, 2012 through February 7, 2012 (opening reception: Thursday, January 19, 2012). - January 15, 2012 - Agora Gallery
Godfrey-Namauu Headlines Battle at the Boat 85
Cruiserweight hopefuls Joell Godfrey and Henry Namauu will square off Saturday, January 21 in the ten round main event of Halquist Productions’ “Battle at the Boat 85” from the Emerald Queen Casino. Tickets to “Battle at the Boat 85” start at $25 and are available on... - January 13, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Amy Hayes to Announce “Battle at the Boat 85” January 21
World renowned model and ring announcer Amy Hayes is the newest member of Halquist Productions. Dubbed as the “Lady of the Ring,” Hayes was featured in a special Playboy pictorial, shot at legendary Gleason’s Gym. She also appeared in Maxim, which included her in a boxing-themed... - January 12, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Orange County Wing Chun School to Hold Chinese New Year Celebration
Orange County Wing Chun school, The Dragon Institute, will hold a Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, January 21st from 1pm-3pm at 34241 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point. The celebration will feature a martial arts demonstration by students of the Orange County Wing Chun school and also... - January 10, 2012 - The Dragon Institute
Ohio Idol Begins June 9th
Statewide singing competition for residents of Ohio that are 12 years of age or older. - January 04, 2012 - Ohio Idol
A Bold Comeback Shapes the Work of Joshef Matè on Display in NYC
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the paintings of Italian artist, Joshef Matè in The Odyssey Within: an Exhibition of Fine Art by Greek and Italian Artists. The exhibition is scheduled to run from December 23, 2011 through January 12, 2012 (opening reception: Thursday, December 29, 2011). - December 18, 2011 - Agora Gallery
California Contemporary Ballet Overcomes Casting Obstacles to Present 14th Season of “The Snow Queen” Ballet
Los Angeles Area Dance Company Produces Original Ballet; Guest Performer from Hungary Added to Cast - December 12, 2011 - California DanceArts
Montego Bay Convention Centre Snags Award Winning Chef
Montego Bay Convention Centre welcomes on board “Taste of the Caribbean” Gold Medalist, Chef Randie Anderson. - December 08, 2011 - Montego Bay Convention Centre
Hungry Ear Coffee House January 7, 8 pm at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation
The Hungry Ear Coffee offers up singer-songwriter Louis Robinson and Ashley Harris, whose been described as a melting pot of contemporary country, soft rock. January 7 at 8pm. Tickets are $5. Bring a canned food donation for the Community Action Center. - December 07, 2011 - Hungry Ear Coffee House
Senior Comedy Afternoons Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary of Senior Laughter at Astor Classics Museum December 18th December 18th
Bonnie Barchichat's Senior Comedy Afternoon is celebrating One Year of Senior Laughter at a Vintage Car and Communications Museum December 18th. The audience will not only be able to laugh at this show but they'll be able to reflect on their youth with the cars they drove, the t.v.'s they watched and the phones they used at this unique communications museum. CA's Funniest Female "Lola" headlines. - November 30, 2011 - Bonnie Barchichat's Senior Comedy Afternoons
Marvin Gaye's “What's Going On” Album 40th Anniversary Concert Featuring 9 Top Soul & Jazz Artists
Invictus Promotions presents Marvin Gaye's “Whats Going On” Album, 40th Anniversary Celebration, a one night only event at Ferst Center for the Arts, featuring live performances from contemporary soul & jazz artists such as Anthony David, Joey Sommerville, Avery Sunshine, Julie... - November 27, 2011 - Sentinel Media
Orange County Kung Fu School Partners with Toys for Tots
The Dragon Institute, an Orange County Kung Fu school, has partnered with Toys for Tots to collect new, unwrapped toys each year for Christmas gifts to needy children in south Orange County. - November 26, 2011 - The Dragon Institute
The Vortex-Like Dynamics of Russian Artist Mikhail Zhirmunsky in NYC
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Russian artist Mikhail Zhirmunsky, in The Pursuit of Excellence: an Exhibition of Contemporary Russian Art. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 29, 2011 through December 20, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, December 1, 2011). - November 23, 2011 - Agora Gallery
Former Pussycat Doll Star Performs at Silk Nightclub Long Island’s Thanksgiving Eve Event
Former Pussycat Doll star Jessica Sutta will be performing at Silk nightclub in Long Island as part of their Thanksgiving Eve party. She will be performing a number of Pussycat Doll songs as well as some of her new singles including the most recent which has currently risen to the top of the Billboard Dance chart, which is rising rapidly on the chart since its release this August. - November 12, 2011 - Silk Ultralounge