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The World Renowned Verrocchio Art Centre Gains New Following with Social Media Success
The Verrocchio Art Centre has seen a fresh following, increased awareness and demand due to its communication with new friends on Facebook and followers on Twitter. The centre based in Casole d’Elsa, Tuscany launched their social media in June 2010 and has seen a growth in interest ever since. - September 10, 2010 - Verrocchio Art Centre
Desert Burning - Desert Storm Novel Receives Favorable Reviews. Released to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Kuwaiti Invasion.
On August 2, 1990 the world was rocked with the message that Kuwait had been invaded by Iraq. For eight months the world held its breath as it prepared for the "mother of all battles." Thomas T. Fields has resurrected the events of that time in this new novel, Desert Burning. - September 08, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
Berry Blue Haiku: First Children's Haiku Magazine Online. Second Issue Available September 15, 2010.
Berry Blue Haiku is the first online children's magazine devoted entirely to haiku and haiku-related crafts and lessons for children. The first issue is available at the following web address. Please cut and paste it into your browser to view: http://www.cobaltcrowproductions.com/bbhjune2010.html. Subscriptions are also available and the 2nd issue is due out September 15, 2010. - September 07, 2010 - Berry Blue Haiku
Bestseller Bound Message Board Connects Indie Authors and Readers
Readers, book reviewers, book bloggers, and independent and small press authors are invited to join a new site called Bestseller Bound. The goal of the site is to help indie authors connect with readers, and to give readers an inside glimpse into what it's like to be an author. - September 07, 2010 - Stacy Juba.com
The For His Glory Music Group Takes You Back to Basics with Their First Live Recording Entitled Church Live
With summer making its final curtain call and fall swiftly approaching, the For His Glory Music Group is taking you back to the basics with their live CD and DVD recording entitled "Church Live" which will take place September 26, 2010. - September 06, 2010 - For His Glory Music Group
Austin Art Space Announces Call to Artists for 6th Annual "12 Buy 12" Holiday Art Show & Sale
What can you create in a 12” x 12” contained format? This show has grown to include international entries, but has stayed true to its founding vision: the best and the brightest and most fun art for the holiday season. The show celebrates the 12th month and the size must be 12”x12.” Entries are open to both 2-D and 3-D artists. The juror for this year is Carl McQueary. October 20 is the entry deadline for the exhibit that runs Nov. 16-Dec. 18, 2010. - September 06, 2010 - Austin Art Space
Movis Photography Labor Day Sale - 10/10 in 2010
10 of Movis Photography's most popular images on sale for 10 days in 2010. Bring the beauty of fine art photography into your home or office today for a discounted price of up to 50% off the original price. Limited time offer. - September 06, 2010 - Movis Photography
New Book, ‘C’ If You Agree, Offers a Collection of Words of Wisdom for Individuals and Corporate Leaders to Inspire Sales Techniques and to Change Lives
What happens when you put aside buying and selling and consider the difference that one clever word can make in your day and your performance? Author Lynn Blackwood answers this question and more in ‘C’ If You Agree, a book that encompasses over twenty years of sales experience into a... - September 06, 2010 - Lynn Blackwood
Eirelander Publishing Author Pierre Roustan Debuts with the Vampire Thriller The Cain Letters
The new vampire novel The Cain Letters has been released in the literary world. - September 05, 2010 - Author Pierre Roustan
Ogogo’s Topless Diamond Will be Available on September 7, 2010
IIIRecords is proudly releasing OGOGO's third Film Ques series, Topless Diamond. - September 05, 2010 - OGOGO
MediaTech Institute Presents a Student Short Film. Free Showing.
Student Film “Forever, Never” to show at Studio Movie Grill Lewisville - September 04, 2010 - 4AM Pictures
Raleigh Artist Vinita Jain’s Work Featured in Kudos International Art Competition
Local Artist’s Painting Selected as Exhibition Finalist. - September 04, 2010 - Vinita Jain
Derr Assemblage to be Featured at WHIMSY Art Exhibit in Morristown, NJ
Morris County-based artist David Derr will have one of his creations featured at an exhibit sponsored by the Arts Council of the Morris Area. Mr. Derr’s offering is entitled Dart Fish and is his ‘light-hearted interpretation of the first amphibian to take a stroll out of the water onto dry earth.” - September 03, 2010 - D2 Studios
IAIRA Feels the Effects of Growing Pains
The International Association of Independent Recording Artists admits that sudden growth explosion has caught them a bit by surprise. - September 02, 2010 - International Association of Independent Recording Artists
Humour-Laced Indie Popsters Stages of Dan Release Their Single "Gary" on Frontman Chris Aliano’s Brother’s Record Label DTR Records on the 7th of November 2010
Family business, dance music covers, BMX bikes… and pig roasts are just some of the things associated with British indie band Stages of Dan and their single "Gary." - September 02, 2010 - Stages Of Dan
Author, Leigh Pierce Set to Kick Off First Book Tour
Author, Leigh Pierce will be appearing in independent bookstores and coffee shops to promote his two new books. - September 02, 2010 - Leigh Pierce
September Begins Football Recruiting Process for High School Juniors, Notes Author of Beyond Friday Nights: College Football Recruiting for Players and Parents
Beginning Sept. 1, the highest-level college football programs can begin sending recruiting materials to high school juniors. - September 01, 2010 - Ray Grasshoff
New Tween Book Released
Announcing the release of Linda Nelson's Tween Book "Friends of Choice" now available for purchase at your local independent bookstore. - August 31, 2010 - Linda Nelson
Lighting the Way by Stephen Readdie - A New Book Out by Stephen Readdie
Stephen Readdie has a new book out that went on sale on Amazon.com, Borders.com, and BarnsandNobles.com on July 20, 2010. This book informs the world of a plane explosion in Amsterdam international airport. The main character (Michael Stephens) goes through a series of life changing events. In the... - August 31, 2010 - Lighting the Way by Stephen Readdie book
Spirit of the Horse Offers Hope for Planet Earth - New Book from Animal Insights Called a Work of Interspecies Cultural Restoration
While many books have been written on animal communication, Carole Devereux guides the reader beyond that familiar landscape, introducing fresh knowledge of equine perspective and mysticism. The book offers exciting new evidence that nature and animals can enlighten and guide humans to save the planet and find new meaning in their lives. - August 31, 2010 - Carole Devereux
Martial Arts Odyssey Volume One DVD Available Now on Lulu
“Martial Arts Odyssey: Volume One” Featuring the martial arts, Kuntaw and Bokator available at lulu.com. - August 30, 2010 - Speaking Adventure
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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