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Jamican Native, Psychologist Starts Record Label in Hopes to Redefine the Music Industry’s Connection to Its Artist
CEO of Str8wired Entertainment, Dr. Allan Marsden, sets out to create a new standard in the music industry by "using [his] psychology background to help [his] artists grow to their fullest potential." - October 31, 2011 - Str8wired Entertainment
Freedom: A Hip Hop Musical That Brings Awareness to Injustice
Arrested, convicted, sentenced to death and innocent. Through plot twisting dialogue and intense lyrics, "Freedom" takes audience members through this unfortunate dilemma faced by too many economically disadvantaged people in America. "Freedom" addresses a relevant social injustice while making theatre more appealing to a wider audience. - October 31, 2011 - Torture Chamber Inc.
Mi Suk Ahn at Seattle's BOKA Kitchen + Bar Earns IFWTWA Beverage Excellence Award
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in wines, brews, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages around the world. - October 31, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
22 Year-Old Independent Filmmaker and Owner of MJB Home Entertainment LLC to Hold Premiere of First Feature "Mozart of Rap" November 4th
Martin Bentsen, Owner of MJB Home Entertainment LLC, independent filmmaker, and recent graduate of NYU in May 2011, is holding his directorial debut of micro-budget feature Mozart of Rap on November 4th. The film was made guerilla-style, out-of-pocket while Bentsen was still attending full time undergraduate classes at NYU, quite a rare feat. - October 31, 2011 - MJB Home Entertainment LLC
Lowbrow and Pop Surrealist Birthplace La Luz de Jesus Celebrates 25 Year Milestone with Exhibition and Book
"La Luz de Jesus 25," a monumental group show celebrating a quarter century milestone of a gallery that birthed the Lowbrow and Pop Surrealist movement features more than 260 artists, each of whom have created a piece of art and written an essay about their experience with the gallery. In 25 years of groundbreaking exhibitions, this is La Luz's first retrospective survey, featuring three generations of the most important artists working today. - October 30, 2011 - La Luz De Jesus Gallery
Author Andree Harris Releases "A Heart, a Home and a Hope: if I Can do It so Can You" Just in Time for National Adoption Month 2011
National Adoption Month is a time to celebrate the positive impact that the decision to foster or adopt a child can have. In honor of this time “A heart, a home, and a hope: If I can do it so can you,” is being released on November 1, 2011. - October 30, 2011 - Author Andree Harris
Magical Popera Goes Wild
Pava Nella Productions Announces the new album, Spinella Tenor of Illusions, from newest Popera sensation, Joe Spinella. - October 30, 2011 - Pava Nella
Sock n Boots - Interactive Storytelling for Kids and Parents
Sock 'n' Boots, author, D.K Smith, announces the upcoming release of Sock 'n' Boots Adventures, for the iPad and iPhone. The book versions of Sock 'n' Boots have found themselves in the hands of many kids around the world. This time, they are being brought to life, in an interactive learning... - October 30, 2011 - D.K Smith
Author FA Shepherd Announces His Two Books Horse Creek Lemonade and The Massacre at Noe Creek
History and suspense come alive in FA Shepherd’s two books, Horse Creek Lemonade and The Massacre at Noe Creek. In Horse Creek Lemonade, Shepherd weaves a delightful tale of industrial espionage and conspiracy. The Massacre at Noe Creek combines history, fiction and some of the author’s own experiences to weave a set of tales that will delight and fascinate anyone who opens it. - October 30, 2011 - Author FA Shepherd
Author, Erica Stux's Book, Expressions of Nature Through Photography and Words Contains Stunning Photos of the Natural World
Author, Erica Stux, is announcing her book, Expressions of Nature Through Photography and Words. This book contains stunning photos of the natural world. The author is offering free shipping to any customer who orders directly from her. - October 30, 2011 - Author, Erica Stux
Grunge Rocker Luke Jon Miller Releases Debut Single "Stalker" on Expat Records
The Melbourne artist known for his classic grunge sound, has chosen "Stalker" as his debut single before releasing a full length album next year. - October 30, 2011 - Expat Records
Comedy "Fearless Moral Inventory" Re-Opens in NYC to Critical Demand and E-Merging Writers
Solo comedy from Drama Desk Award Solo Performer Frank Blocker returns for Sunday evening performances at posh boutique theatre Stage Left Studio, one block from Penn Station. 23 characters center around a 5-floor NYC apartment building where the tenants are at war with a murderous landlord. It'll take an 80-year-old sex addict in recovery to bring him down. - October 29, 2011 - E-Merging Writers
Joe Bev's Waterlogg Productions Offers New Audio Book of Autobiography of the Voice of Fred Flintstone
Yabba Dabba Doo! The Alan Reed Story: available on CD, Kindle, Audible, Amazon, Blackberry, Android, iTunes, iPhone, iPad, iPod at http://www.joebev.com. - October 29, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions
IFWTWA Announces 2011 Scholarship Award Winners
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's annual Scholarship Award competition recognizes non-member food, wine and travel writers who demonstrate exceptional writing talent; IFWTWA awards winners a one-year paid membership in the organization and much more. - October 29, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
Author, Peter Spinogatti Announces His New Book: Explaining Unhappiness: Dissolving the Paradox
Author, Peter Spinogatti is pleased to announce his book, Explaining Unhappiness: Dissolving the Paradox. In his book, Spinogatti discusses negative emotions and their causes and effects. From The Author: "Unhappiness – negative emotions, if you will – are not inscrutable... - October 28, 2011 - Author, Peter Spinogatti
Ghost Hunter Author Sets Autumn Appearances
Elizabeth Eagan-Cox, author of Ghost Hunters Research Guide to Free Internet Sources will talk about her book at autumn appearances. - October 28, 2011 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
IHMG's The Aqua League to Rep Triple Fat Goose
Music production team to represent the rebirth of a classic brand - October 28, 2011 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Euphon Brings "True Fiction" to Blue Bloods
IHMG's Euphon debuts song on gritty CBS police drama. - October 28, 2011 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Brand New Forum for Job Hunting Advice Opens
When Lucille Falcone, author of Overcoming the Overqualified Myth saw the economy crash in 2007, it came as no surprise. A long time resident of an economically depressed area, Falcone always struggled to find jobs, and has a secret method that works time and time again. - October 28, 2011 - Lucille Falcone
HipMix.net Adds New Feature to Belly Dance Website: Ask Dilara!
HipMix.net, the world’s fastest growing website for belly dance, recently launched a new advice section to the website. Named, “Ask Dilara,” this function of the website encourages users to ask the questions or seek the advice they are looking for. Whether it be a belly dance... - October 27, 2011 - HipMix.net
Female Gold Miner Discovers 50 Million-Year-Old Skull Rock at the Bottom of an Ancient River
Jada Kelly, The Millionaire Miner, discovered a very unusual rock while gold mining on her ancient river gold claim this past weekend in the California gold country. It is a quartz rock that looks exactly like a distorted human skull. - October 27, 2011 - Jada Kelly
Author Shanon Sinn Releases New Horror, Thriller Way of the Wraith
Author, Shanon Sinn, announces the release of his new book Way of the Wraith. This horror/thriller piece was published by iUniverse in August of 2011. - October 27, 2011 - Author, Shanon Sinn
Dunning Vineyards Earns the IFWTWA Beverage Excellence Award
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in wines, brews, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages around the world. - October 27, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
Los Angeles Indie Rock Quartet -The Elizabeth Kill's New Record Hits iTunes and Hits the Road
L.A. based indie rockers, The Elizabeth Kill are returning to the stage after putting the finishing touches on their newest CD release. Known for electrifying live performances, the female fronted quartet delivers their signature style of music and keeps fans wanting more. With Influences like The Cure, Alanis Morrisette, No Doubt, and The Smiths you can expect nothing short of a good time with The Elizabeth Kill. - October 26, 2011 - The Elizabeth Kill
National Spotlight Shines on "Incognito" Artist from Virginia
Mike NO’s "Vigilante Expression" Showcased Nationwide in Art Publications, Exhibitions - October 26, 2011 - Mike NO
Marcia Green of Cashmere Cider Cider Mill Earns IFWTWA Beverage Excellence Award
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in wines, brews, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages around the world. - October 26, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
"Lights, Camera, Art" Coming to Sacramento’s Lumens Store Gallery in November
Former Sacramento artist Ann Tracy returns with a solo exhibit of new work in light boxes this November. - October 26, 2011 - Ann Tracy Fine Art & Photography
Kirsten Andresen of GreenRubino Earns IFWTWA Excellence Award in Destination Marketing
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in destination marketing around the world. - October 26, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
Erin Osborne of GreenRubino Earns IFWTWA Excellence Award in Destination Marketing
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in destination marketing around the world. - October 26, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
FealGood Foundation, Singer-Songwriter Join Forces for Good on Crowdfunding Site, HelpersUnite.com
The FealGood Foundation teams up with singer-songwriter and crowdfunding site, HelpersUnite.com, to raise funds for 9/11 first responder cancer victims. - October 25, 2011 - Crowdnetic
Gérard Bertrand Earns the IFWTWA Beverage Excellence Award
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in wines, brews, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages around the world. - October 25, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
NyLon Fusion Collective Presents the World Premiere of You Are Here, Directed by Jerry Ruiz
NyLon Fusion Collective presents the world premiere of You Are Here by members of its Writers Collective: Jack Karp, Kate Mulley, Alisha Silver and Joseph Samuel Wright. Directed by Jerry Ruiz, the show will run November 4-20th at the Gene Frankel Theatre with two Planet Connections Artists Grant... - October 23, 2011 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
After Not Guilty Verdict, Abuse Survivor is Featured in BBC Documentary, Signs Book Deal
A Florida woman, Stacey M. Kananen, is featured in a new BBC documentary on child abuse. Kananen—whose incredible story of abuse, betrayal, murder and survival will be published by Berkley Books—was found not guilty in 2010 of her mother’s murder. The BBC discovered her through... - October 22, 2011 - Amnesty for Abuse
True Crime Author, Ken Lang, Named to "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading"
Detective turned author, Ken Lang, has been named a winner in The Author’s Show 2011 “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading.” This momentous award comes on the heels of his debut release Walking Among the Dead: True Stories from a Homicide Detective which is captivating true... - October 22, 2011 - Ken Lang Studios
sunn creative Releases "reflector" by Tony Lowe
sunn creative music is proud to announce the release of "reflector," the latest gem by Tony Lowe, on October 20, 2011, the first album released on the new sunn creative label. - “reflector…Simply stunning. Precise and soulful guitar playing accompanies nine immaculately... - October 22, 2011 - sunn creative
Silver Sky Publishing Releases Buddhist Golf Book Changing the Way Golfers Think About the Game
All golfers know the idea of suffering when it comes to their golf game. The newly released 2nd edition of Buddha Plays 18 by Edward Sarkis Balian is an informative and entertaining book that combines the art and science of good golf techniques with the principles of Buddhist Philosophy. - October 21, 2011 - Silver Sky Publishing
Charles River Press Releases “Ghost Hunters Research Guide to Free Internet Sources"
In time for Halloween, Charles River Press releases the Ghost Hunters Research Guide to Free Internet Sources by paranormal author Elizabeth Eagan-Cox. - October 21, 2011 - ElizabethEaganCox.blogspot.com
Website Seeks Ultimate Belly Dance Diva
Belly dance website, HipMix.net announced today that they are launching a fun contest... asking people to submit their Ultimate Belly Dance Diva Story, for a chance to win one of three prize packages totaling over $750 dollars in prizes. - October 21, 2011 - HipMix.net
Hard Rock Band, Refuse The Fall, Winner of Whotune’s “Promote Me Like A Rockstar” Contest
Whotune.com, the chosen destination for independent music promotion and music discovery announces small town hard rock band Refuse The Fall as the winner of the “Promote Me Like A Rockstar” online contest, which resulted in the Grand Prize of an independent artist marketing service package from Web ‘n Retail. Check them out at http://bit.ly/RefuseTheFallatWhotune - October 21, 2011 - Refuse The Fall
Photographer Missy Timko Helps New Moms Feel Confident with Artistic Portraiture: Powder Blue Photography for Maternity, Infants and New Moms, Opens in Portland, Oregon
Powder Blue Photography in Portland, Oregon is opening a new studio in Southeast Portland that offers a fresh twist on portrait photography for moms and new babies. Photographer Missy Timko promotes a sense of community in her clients and creates heirloom-quality artistic portraits of infants, moms, babies, children, and families. - October 20, 2011 - Powder Blue Photography
The AWARE/OWARE Project: African Art Collectives Adapt Ancient Game to Promote Female Empowerment
The AWARE/OWARE Project: Six South African art collectives adapt an ancient game to promote female empowerment. - October 19, 2011 - Art Works for Change
Nashville Recording Artist Rachael Johnson Returns to Her Roots to Perform at Mt. Airy’s B52’s Bar & Grill
Rachael Johnson performs a weekly show at Nashville’s world famous Wildhorse Saloon but on October 22 she will return to her home town of Mt. Airy, NC for a special appearance at B52’s Bar and Grill located on 972 North Andy Griffith Parkway. Founded in 2006, Mount Airy’s own... - October 19, 2011 - Rachael Johnson Music
No Fooling, Minneapolis Writer Releases Play "Lear’s Fool: I Will Not Go to Bed at Noon"
Minneapolis-based writer Joseph Gergen’s first play, Lear’s Fool: I will not Go to Bed at Noon, takes a look at the politics behind the politics of Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” Ten years in incubation Lear’s Fool was recently released in electronic format for the... - October 19, 2011 - Joseph Gergen
Hundreds of Authors Contend for Top Prizes in the First Annual Transformational Author Writing Contest
Twenty-nine prizes awarded including two Balboa Press Publishing Packages. - October 19, 2011 - Christine Kloser
2012 eBook Style Calendar Unveiled on Etsy by Award Winning Miami Artist Jonathan Brooks
South Florida-based Visual Artist Jonathan Brooks Unveils 12 Month 2012 eBook Style Calendar on Etsy.com. - October 19, 2011 - Jonathan Brooks
Artist’s Vision Leads to Major Change at Ocean Reef Club
The Town Hall of Key Largo’s prestigious Ocean Reef Club recently got a makeover with the addition of eight fine art murals on fabric by Key West photographer Alan S. Maltz. Subject matter includes a mix of Florida Keys and Everglades imagery and the largest of the murals is 17 feet wide by 8 feet tall. - October 19, 2011 - Alan S. Maltz Gallery
Gutta Slim's Hot New Mixtape "A Day In the Life"
This is a hot new mixtape for true hiphop lovers abroad. This mixtape takes you from the reality of the streets to bedroom fantasies. Finally, a mixtape that the ladies will definitely love. - October 18, 2011 - Gutta Slim
Off the Page Brings Arts Programs Back to Public Schools with Funding from Crowdfunding Site HelpersUnite.com
Brooklyn-based Off the Page launches a fundraising campaign seeking approximately $12,000 through crowdfunding site, HelpersUnite.com, to continue and expand its successful in-school program integrating arts and learning. - October 18, 2011 - Crowdnetic
Ravens Roosting at NM State Land Office
Artist and Visual Storyteller Beth Surdut creates Listening to Raven-intricate drawings accompanied by collected true stories of spirit and science featuring the iconic Raven, a totemic icon that flies through world cultures. Her acclaimed series, Listening to Raven, is all about paying attention and is roosting until November 30 at the New Mexico State Land Office. What's your story? - October 18, 2011 - Beth Surdut
Lucille Falcone Discovers Sure-Fire Job Hunting Method
According to Lucille Falcone, the “job crisis” did not start recently. In fact, rural areas similar to where Falcone grew up have been going through the exact same problems since factories began moving out decades ago. - October 18, 2011 - Lucille Falcone