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MG Hardie's “It Ain't Just The Size” Featured for Men

MG Hardie's new book “It Ain't Just The Size” will be featured on Menstuff.org not because of its title and cover, but more so because of its content. - August 30, 2010 - MG

Red Skelton Impersonator in Las Vegas Adds Tuesday Afternoon Show

New to the Las Vegas line up of Tuesday afternoon family friendly comedy shows is Brian Hoffman’s Remembering Red-A Tribute to Red Skelton. It’s a nostalgic trip back in time with one of “America’s favorite clowns.” This is a very funny show for the entire family. - August 29, 2010 - Red Skelton Comedy Show

EXPOSURE Concert: Global Success to Expose Domestic Violence, Abuse

"EXPOSURE Concert: Because love shouldn't hurt" was viewed from 8 countries and 34 US states. Western New York boasted culture, art and music to the world for a cause. The concert to expose domestic violence and abuse to the world in hopes to educate and eradicate the epidemic was a 'tremendous personal success.' - August 29, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV

Multimedia Opera Production to Debut at Roosevelt University

The ETERNAL TAO, an electronic opera, integrates voices, instruments, video, electronics, dancers and lighting and involves a multi-channel sound system with projected visual images. The production is composed and produced by Kyong Mee Choi, assistant professor of music composition and recipient of the prestigious Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship. The opera will be held at Ganz Hall, Roosevelt University, On Friday, October 22, 430 S. Michigan Ave., at 7:30 p.m. - August 28, 2010 - Kyong Mee Choi

Michael Lewis Band - Now Playing the Inland Northwest

The Michael Lewis Band, featuring some of the finest musicians in the Inland Northwest region, is now playing - and booking - venues all over the Northwest. - August 27, 2010 - Michael Lewis Music

Raleigh Artist’s Paintings Chosen for Display

Vinita Jain (http://www.vinitajain.net), a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, has announced that her pastel paintings titled “View at Lake Lure” and “The Barns” were chosen for display as part of the Pastel Society of North Carolina’s show. The... - August 27, 2010 - Vinita Jain

Comedian Evan Wecksell Announces 2010 LOL Tour

Musical Comedian Evan Wecksell hits the road again with his solo show, new album and original, mostly wife-written "College The Musical" for an extensive fall tour. - August 27, 2010 - Evan Wecksell Booking

Second Annual NH Social Media Business Summit to Incite, Connect, Empower

The NH Division of Economic Development, in partnership with social marketing and success strategies firm Epiphanies, Inc. and Public Service of New Hampshire, will host the 2nd annual “A-Ha!” NH Social Media Business Summit on Monday, September 27th. As a special gift to New Hampshire’s business community, admission to this event is 100% free. However, there are only 100 seats available for each Session (Morning and Afternoon), so early registration at www.AhaNH.com is strongly suggested. - August 26, 2010 - Epiphanies, Inc.

StoryLabs Launched to Create and Educate the Next Generation of Storytellers

Global transmedia experts join to launch story innovation lab in four countries. Support for the evolution of storytelling enabled by new technologies took a giant leap today with the founding of StoryLabs, an organisation of leading international multi-platform and transmedia creators dedicated to the education and mentoring of storytellers. - August 26, 2010 - StoryLabs

IAIRA Fights for Performers Rights to Receive Fair Pay

The International Association of Independent Recording Artists weighs in on the fight to help performers receive fair pay for air play. - August 26, 2010 - International Association of Independent Recording Artists

During September’s Literacy Month, Author Susan Mallery Engages with Readers on Social Networks

Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter have potential to get adults excited about reading books. Many adult readers enjoy connecting on a personal level with the authors of the books they read, and they say doing so has enhanced their reading experience. The social networks have also changed some books, as authors such as Susan Mallery ask for reader input while writing. - August 25, 2010 - Susan Mallery

American Gonzo: Panoz Goes Indie and Decides to Boycott iBookStore

Panoz proposes to embark with the Gonzies in a book in which style is inspired by indie artists like QT, Thompson and moviemakers from the seventies. - August 24, 2010 - Jiminy Panoz

Afros to Blondes "Why Are Black Women Going Blond"?

Afros to Blondes a Chapter from the Revolutionary New Book of Poetry Entitled: Black Hair In the 21st Century Poetry That Gets to the Root of the Matter by R.J. Rahman. The Author Discusses this Issue with Stephen Biko of Blog Talk Radio. - August 24, 2010 - RJRahman-books.com

Debut Author Sherry D. Ficklin Brings Greek Mythology to Teen Readers

Book 1 of The Gods of Fate series releases to rave reviews. - August 24, 2010 - Sherry D. Ficklin

Claudio Cerullo Launches New Summer After School Academic Program

Claudio Cerullo of West Chester University and John Williams of Chenyey University Launch New Summer After School Academic Program for Philadelphia School District Students. - August 24, 2010 - Dr. Claudio Cerullo

Florida Author Encourages Teen Reading

Florida Author Kelly Abell wants to encourage teens to read. After writing her first young adult novel to inspire her daughter to read, Kelly wants to spread the word that Reading is Cool. - August 23, 2010 - kNight Romance Publishing

The Burren, County Clare, Ireland - A Journey Through Time

The Willamette Valley Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon (NPSO) presents "The Burren, County Clare, Ireland- A Journey Through Time." An illustrated lecture by Aislinn Adams at the Straub Environmental Learning Center, Salem, Oregon on Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 pm. Adams presents an illustrated lecture on the Burren limestone wilderness in Co. Clare, Ireland. Her lecture combines her photographs and botanical illustrations of the region’s flora with 6000 years of human history. - August 22, 2010 - Aislinn Adams Design

Eclectic English Rockers The Scratch Re-Issue Their Debut Album ‘DIY’ on the 10th October 2010 on Ponyland Records

Not ones to sit still, UK art-punk band The Scratch re-release their 2004 debut album 'D.I.Y' on their own Ponyland Records while writing new material, performing various summer festivals and landing 2 consecutive UK Tourdates #1 singles. - August 21, 2010 - The Scratch

New Social Voyeurs Write Love Song for the Unemployed

Some people react to being laid off with anger, some with despair. Rob Sobol of New Social Voyeurs reacted by writing a song, “Keep Keeping the Faith.” “A whole lot of folks like you and me were or are suffering very quietly, trying incredibly hard to find a new job, they need to... - August 20, 2010 - New Social Voyeurs

Kenneth Newman, DVM, Begins Lobbying for Gracie's Law in Florida

Kenneth Newman, DVM, author of Meet Me at the Rainbow Bridge, met with Florida State Representative Rick Kriseman, and Liada LaBonte, Chief Legislative Assistant to Florida State Senator Dennis Jones, to find a sponsor for Gracie’s Law. Dr. Newman composed Gracie’s Law to honor Gracie,... - August 18, 2010 - Kenneth Newman

Author Claims "Coma Story" is Not "Inception"

A novel based on Diego Garcia depopulation and lucid dreaming. Coma Story now available at Amazon.com. - August 17, 2010 - Coma Story

Donald J. Farinacci, New York Author, Receives Prestigious Award from Military Writers Society of America

Donald J. Farinacci has received the Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) Silver Medal for 2010 for his book "Truman and MacArthur, Adversaries for a Common Cause (Merriam Press/Merriam- Press.com). MWSA recognizes its members and their creative works at an Awards Banquet during their... - August 17, 2010 - Donald J. Farinacci

Max Tzinman's "The Cannibal Eye, Part Two" Opens at the Atlantic Gallery on September 7th

This show of recent work includes "The Mob Project" - a series of video and still images that explores the personal search for significance in a group-think world - a theme that runs through much of Tzinman's work. - August 16, 2010 - Max Tzinman

California Contemporary Ballet Holds Auditions for Snow Queen Ballet

Los Angeles Dance Company Prepares for 13th Season of Popular Holiday Performance. - August 15, 2010 - California DanceArts

Luskin Writes Guest Blog About "Sense of Place" for Her Circle Ezine

Vermont author Deborah Lee Luskin has written a guest blog about the role of “Sense of Place” in her work for the on-line publication Her Circle Ezine. "Into The Wilderness," Luskin’s first published novel, is set in Vermont in 1964. - August 14, 2010 - Deborah Lee Luskin

Book - Meditation by Spiritual Sound by Vimal Sehgal B.Tech.IIT Delhi Has Been Published on Amazon.com and Kindle Amazon

In this book the author has described the easy practice of meditation by spiritual sound that can help us attain peace, love and bliss. All of us are aware of the importance of sound and its effects on us. The Vedic scriptures state, "The special significance of spiritual sound is that spiritual sound is the real substance itself. The reality is full of love and bliss. We can thus contact reality by meditation by spiritual sound and experience love and bliss." - August 14, 2010 - Vimal Sehgal

47 Success Stories Found in New Money-Making Websites Success Catalog

AWAI proudly introduces the latest income-generating websites written by members of its wildly popular "How to Write Your Own Money-Making Websites" written by Nick Usborne. - August 14, 2010 - American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI)

Prophet & The Cowboys of Apocalypse Receives 2010 Phoenix Music Awards ‘Record of the Year’ Award for Maiden Album Release "The Edge"

Prophet & The Cowboys of Apocalypse receives 2010 Phoenix Music Awards ‘Record of the Year’ award for maiden album release "The Edge." Produced by Prophet and co-produced and engineered by Larry Elyea at Mind’s Eye Digital Studio in Tempe, Arizona. The awards ceremony will be held November 18, 2010 at the Paramount Theater located on the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood, California. - August 14, 2010 - St. Madness

Tim Haider for Tustin City Council

Tim D. Haider of TDH & Associates, LLC is running for Tustin City Council in the November 2, 2010 election. He states to the Tustin, California constituency… “My fellow Tustin residents, over the next several years our city, county, and state will be faced with numerous economic... - August 13, 2010 - TDH & Associates, LLC

Sandy Zimmerman Productions Radio Programs Are Now Airing on iTunes

Sandy Zimmeman's “Las Vegas Today Shows,” “Discover the ultimate Vacation” travel specials, and interviews “on location” behind the scenes in Las Vegas and around the world are now airing on iTunes available to all members/ users. - August 13, 2010 - Sandy Zimmerman

On the Rise; Tampa Bay Area Singer/Songwriter, Hana-Li, Emerges 'From the Dark'

Up and coming Tampa Bay area singer/songwriter, Hana-li, preps for her debut EP release on August 21st at Crowbar in Ybor City. - August 12, 2010 - Hana-li

Derr Designs Cover Art for CD Honoring “Underground Railroad”

Internationally exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios has just completed the CD packaging art for the latest work from composer Tim Janis. “Music of Freedom and Hope” honors the National Underground Railroad Museum Freedom Center in Cincinnati, OH. - August 12, 2010 - D2 Studios

Copywriters Needed to Make Money Writing Now on DirectResponseJobs.com

American Writers & Artists Inc.’s free job board lists over 20 jobs for copywriters each week. - August 12, 2010 - American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI)

Meet Vermont Author Deborah Lee Luskin at the Windham County History Fair

Vermont author Deborah Lee Luskin will be at the Author’s Tent at the Windham County History Fair this Saturday, August 14, from 10-4, in front of the courthouse on the Newfane Common. She will be available to sign copies and talk about her novel, Into The Wilderness, set in Vermont in 1964. - August 11, 2010 - Deborah Lee Luskin

Arvel Bird to Entertain Audiences at the Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center

“Lord of the Strings” Arvel Bird, a classically trained violinist and Native American flutist with a flawless talent and a passion to inspire audiences worldwide, will headline the Music in the Park Series at the Lucius Woods Performance Arts Center, Solon Springs, WI, on Saturday, August 14, at 7 p.m. - August 10, 2010 - Arvel Bird

Multiple Award Winning New Age / Classical Crossover Artist Catya Maré Goes Wacky Electronica

The Hollywood Music in Media Award and Billboard World Song Contest winner Catya Maré is ready to put out her next album, which is going to be a flirtingly humorous, sexy & slightly wacky CD, titled "Tell Me Why..." To be in stores by September 8th, 2010. A preview is available at http:// www.catyamare.com - August 08, 2010 - Catya Maré Music

Night Lotus's New Memoir by the Author of Spirituality For Dummies Reveals the Dynamic Experience of Living in the Ashram from the "Eat Pray Love" Book and Movie

Sharon Janis has written a bold, honest, and intimate memoir that reveals the ecstasy, pathos, and humor of life and spiritual awakening, sharing entertaining stories from her eclectic adventures to inspire and guide readers into a greater respect and appreciation for their own lives. - August 08, 2010 - Sharon Janis

Movis Photography to Exhibit at the 15th Annual Autumn Arts and Craft Festival in Stony Brook, NY on Nov 13 and 14 2010

Movis Photography will be participating in the 15th Annual Autumn Arts and Craft Festival in Stony Brook, NY on Nov 13 and 14 2010. Movis Photography will be exhibiting and offering for sale limited edition framed fine art photographs and gallery wraps. Movis Photography specializes in flora,... - August 08, 2010 - Movis Photography

Fresno Artists Unveil Newest Works at Art Show and Demonstration

Allard’s Art Supply Store to Host Local Artists in Annual Show - August 07, 2010 - Artist Unique

Veteran Voice Over Actor Joseph Andrade, Proudly Announces Representation Agreement with Idiom Talent Agency in Los Angeles, California

ITa to add Joseph Andrade to its exclusive talent rosters in both its English and Spanish divisions. - August 07, 2010 - VOXMAX Audio Productions

Author Joe Sergi to be Featured on the Children Authors Show

Joe Sergi, author of Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy, recently spoke to the Children Authors Show about his book, his comic career, and his desire to expand superhero stories beyond the comic book medium. His interview will air at http://www.thechildrenauthorsshow.com on August 9th and 10th. - August 07, 2010 - Joe Sergi

Desert Burning - New Book to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm

On August 2nd 1990, Saddam Hussein's army invaded tiny Kuwait and thus began Gulf War I. Many expatriate civilians were living in Arabia at that time and these Oil Field Workers remained to keep the oil flowing to the free world and at the same time provide support to the troops. This is their story. - August 06, 2010 - Thomas T Fields

Free Copywriting Glossary Created for Web Writers and Copywriters

Wealthy Web Writer, a division of American Writers & Artists Inc. (AWAI), today announced its free, “Copywriting Glossary for Web Writers and Copywriters.” Now, anyone can learn the terms necessary to become a copywriter and make money writing at... - August 06, 2010 - American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI)

Death Cat Entertainment Releases Trailer for "Saying Goodbye"

At long last, it’s finally here – the premiere of the Saying Goodbye trailer. - August 06, 2010 - Death Cat Entertainment, LLC

Mick Art Productions, LLC Announces The Silent Knight of Wordishure from Author Mick McArt

This is an enjoyable tale that is perfect for the Christmas season. It includes a retelling of the Nativity scene and emphasizes the real meaning of Christmas. It is set in the land of Wordishure, where God's Word is sure. - August 06, 2010 - Mick Art Productions

Award-Winning International Visual and Performance Artist Wura-Natasha Ogunji Premieres 'Incidents at the 22 Hotel' on 8/13 & 14

'Incidents at the 22 Hotel' integrates the visual and performing arts to create a 'physical' fiction experience. 'Incidents' takes a post-apocalyptic landscape and imagines what it is to be part of that future. The work is at once performance art and science fiction. "It is my hope that the work engages the bodies of the audience, so that they can experience their own triumph over the supposed impossible." - Wura - August 05, 2010 - Wura-Natasha Ogunji

Underground in Tempe, AZ

Changing Hands Bookstore, whose motto is There’s more to a bookstore than the bookshelves, has made a new addition to those same shelves, a novel by now-local author, Baker Crawfield; a novel called, Manhattan Underground. - August 04, 2010 - Baker Crawfield

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