Independent Artists, Writers, & Performers Press Releases & News (Page 140)

East Hampton Library Receives $250,000 Donation from The Alec Baldwin Foundation for New Children’s Addition

The East Hampton Library is pleased to announce a donation of $250,000 from the Alec Baldwin Foundation to support the construction of the Library’s new Children’s Addition. - November 05, 2011 - Authors Night

Romance Author Jaye Frances Launches New Novel with Clothing Optional Book Signing

Jaye Frances, author of the just released paranormal romance novel, “The Kure,” has just returned from the Bare Necessities Tour & Travel Fantasy Fest Cruise, a clothing optional cruise that departed Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on October 25, 2011. Jaye autographed her novel while at... - November 04, 2011 - jayefrances.com

Pittsburgh Author Larry Ivkovich to Attend the Philadelphia Science Fiction Convention on November 18 - 20

Larry Ivkovich, author of the urban fantasy, The Sixth Precept, will be selling copies of his novel in the dealer's room at Philcon, 2011, held in Cherry Hill, NJ from Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 21. - November 04, 2011 - Larry Ivkovich

USA Best Books 2011 Awards Honors Gabriella Books

The "Gabriella" children's picture book series by Jerry and Patsy Di Leo has been honored as a "Finalist" in The USA "Best Books 2011" Awards in the category of Children's Book Series. The book series includes "Gabriella and Her Bouquet of Friends,"... - November 04, 2011 - Jerry and Patsy Di Leo

Author Cheri Carter Announces Her New Book, The Misfitz! That Helps Kids Cope with Not Fitting in with Humor and Stories

Author Cheri Carter is pleased to announce the release of her new book, The Misfitz! "The Misfitz" is a children's book of humorous poems and playful illustrations. - November 04, 2011 - Author, Cheri Carter

Book Launch: "Why Entrepreneurs Really Fail" - Nozer Buchia - 11/11/11 - Houston, Texas

Come meet the author of “Why Entrepreneurs Really Fail,” Nozer Buchia, in Houston, Texas on 11/11/11. He resolutely believes that his book is not just a manuscript, but a revelation about entrepreneurship. Date: Friday. November, 11, 2011 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Zarathushti... - November 04, 2011 - Nozer Buchia

Social Media Management Company, Social Chakras, Launched

Social Chakras, a company providing Social Media Management Services for businesses was launched yesterday. The company offers customised social media solutions for businesses which include consulting, strategy development, setup & training and full service management. - November 04, 2011 - Social Chakras

It’s Not Too Early to Think About Hand-Lettered Calligraphy Christmas Gifts

It’s definitely not too early to begin thinking of ordering hand-lettered calligraphic holiday gifts. In fact, if "handmade" enters into your thinking of gift-giving this holiday season, now is the optimum time to get your gifts ordered. Jan Hurst, of Jan Hurst Calligraphy & Design Studio says that if you order custom-made gifts now you may avoid extra charges for rush orders that may be applied the closer you get to the holidays and be assured to have that special gift when you need it. - November 04, 2011 - Wedding Calligraphy by Jan Hurst

Author Jackson Baer Releases New Book on Biblical Interpretation Called "What the Hell"

Author Jackson Baer is pleased to announce the new release of his book, "What the Hell." This book discusses the Biblical interpretation of Heaven and Hell and what the author's view points are. - November 03, 2011 - Author, Jackson Baer

Debut of "The Letter," A Children's Christmas Story by A.S. Mundt

Sonora is determined to get her Christmas list to Santa. In "The Letter," Sonora requests the help of a Postman to deliver her letter. After traveling through many wondrous lands, the letter finally makes it to Santa. Available at your local retail or www.authorhouse.com. ISBN 978-1-4634-3936-1 - November 03, 2011 - A.S. Mundt

Missouri Rock Band Good Literature Release Debut Album "Foreword"

The indie pop album released on Expat Records, contains all original music with songs about love, life, laughs and loss. - November 02, 2011 - Expat Records

Cinetronica Artist RJ Chevalier Releases Remix of "Just One Day" Featuring Vocals from Deni Hlavinka

The track taken from the RJ Chevalier Album "Horizon Calling" has been remixed by 6 artists including Megaclown, K.R.J. and Halcyon Days. - November 02, 2011 - Expat Records

Dave Tourje Featured in LA Aboriginal Film

Dave Tourje has a lifetime of achievements as an artist, and is now featured in the LA Aboriginal film by Daniel Lir and Bayou Bennett. - November 02, 2011 - Dave Tourje

Author Donates Cancer Victim’s Memoir, Together We Will Win, to Libraries

In the interest of testicular cancer awareness for young men, author, Karen McWhirt donates her book to libraries across the U.S. and around the world in an effort to teach young men the importance of early detection for survival of the curable disease, and to bring light to the arena of a cancer patient's experience for professional and personal caregivers. - November 02, 2011 - Together We Will Win

DC Music Producer Gifts Free Holiday Concert to Local Non-Profits

Washingtonian Gospel Music Producer Deborah E. Bradley wants to give a free concert to D.C. non-profit organizations, which service the needy during the 2011 holiday season. - November 02, 2011 - Deborah E. Bradley

Steve Cooke is Burning Hot at This Year’s Hollywood Music in Media Awards

Two Nominated Singles “Radio” & “Gravity” from the Double Album “Paramount Sessions” Also Featuring Adam Lambert - November 01, 2011 - Steve Cooke

TyRon Jackson to Run in Tustin's Dinosaur Dash 11/06/2011

Community leader, TyRon Jackson, is registered to run in the 21st annual Dinosaur Dash in Tustin. This event will benefit the non-profit Tustin Public Schools Foundation (www.tpsf.net). The run is scheduled Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 9:30 AM at The Market Place in Tustin. His first time... - November 01, 2011 - TyRon Mania

Daws Butler's Halloween Happening Radio Play from Waterlogg Productions

A new production of the classic radio play by the voice of Yogi Bear is on sale now on CD Audible, Amazon, ITunes, Blackberry, Android, IPhone, IPad, IPod at joebev.com/buy.html. - November 01, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions

Joe Bev's Waterlogg Productions Releases 12 New Halloween Stories Through Audible.com

Pedro Pablo Sacristan's Spanish Halloween Stories available on CD, Kindle, Audible, Amazon, Blackberry, Android, iTunes, iPhone, iPad, iPod. - November 01, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions

The Story Teller - Tony Bertot

Read the three books that make up Tony Bertot's Assassin Trilogy; The Heart of an Assassin, The Birth of an Assassin, The Legacy of the Assassin. - October 31, 2011 - The Story Teller - Tony Bertot

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

National Spotlight Shines on "Incognito" Artist from Virginia

Mike NO’s "Vigilante Expression" Showcased Nationwide in Art Publications, Exhibitions - October 26, 2011 - Mike NO

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

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