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Comedian Stevie Mack Performs at the Organic Panificio

Comedian Stevie Mack live performs at the Organic Panificio in Marina Del Rey, CA May 9, 2009 at 8 p.m. (PST). - May 05, 2009 - Stevie Mack

Poetic Novel: Author Publishes First Book After Six Years of Painstaking Composition

First time author Lumix de Luminous, finally published his first work after six years of painstaking composition. The book titled Kuki will first appear on the online publishing site, and digital content marketplace, Lulu.com. Lumix de Luminous began writing his book or poem, which tells the story... - May 05, 2009 - Lumix de Luminous

FIFI Projects Art Gallery Opens New Space in NYC with the Show Crown Of The Lost

On May 16th, photography and video Art Gallery FIFI projects opens the doors of their New York location with the group show entitled 'Crown Of The Lost.' - May 05, 2009 - FIFI projects

Former College Instructor Makes Far More Writing for College Textbook Publishers Than He Ever Did Teaching

John Soares, former college instructor and author of over 200 supplements for college textbooks, teaches others how to write textbook supplements in his new book Writing College Textbook Supplements: The Definitive Guide to Winning High-Paying Assignments in the College Textbook Publishing Market. - May 04, 2009 - John Soares, Freelance Writer

FreshPath Consulting, Inc Principle Andrew Furst Earns Project Management Professional Credential

Andrew N Furst of North Reading, MA has earned the Project Management Institute’s most recognized and respected global credential -- the Project Management Professional or PMP®. To obtain a PMP credential, an individual must satisfy education (35 hours) and experience (no less than 4500... - May 04, 2009 - FreshPath Consulting, Inc

Doc Rob's Book Puts a New Spin on Health & Nutrition Using Nursery Rhymes

You probably don't realize that May 1st was National Mother Goose Day, but one young doctor is using fairy tales and children stories we're all familiar with to put a new spin on health and nutrition. - May 03, 2009 - Dr. Rob Streisfeld

Spring Art Show to Benefit Local Animal Refuge

Italian-born North Carolina artist Siglinda Scarpa will host a public Spring Art Show featuring a collection of her most recent pottery and sculptures. This show will take place over the course of two weekends: May 16 - 17, 2009, and May 23 - 24, 2009 in Pittsboro at the Goathouse Refuge Gallery... - May 03, 2009 - Siglinda Scarpa

Kwanjangnim Original Haidong Gumdo, the Highly-Anticipated Martial Arts Book from New York, NY Author Joshua Marino

“This is a long awaited first and only book on Haidong Gumdo written in both English and Korean. It is an excellent introduction to the beautiful and wonderful Korean sword art of Haidong.” — Ralph Estrada, Chief Master of the U.S. Haidong Gumdo Assoc. - May 03, 2009 - Joshua Marino

Research Finds Volunteer Efforts Down Among Teens - Five Rules for a Successful Volunteer Program

In an effort to assist volunteer coordinators and nonprofits dependent upon volunteers, Jesse Torres, bank executive, lifelong volunteer and recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, today provided to nonprofit organizations the five rules to maintaining long-lasting volunteer participation. - May 03, 2009 - Jesse Torres

Debut Novel Uproots Nine Year Old Orphan to "Land of Sin"

No Sensible People, by Gretchen Lee Bourquin pairs together conservative nine year old, Jennie Halifax with her liberal Aunt Lucy in Minneapolis (land of sin). It's a new world for them both as they tangle with jealousy, bigotry, and unfinished business. But facing the past is the only way to move on to the future. Can they navigate a world with No Sensible People? Book available on Amazon.com. - May 02, 2009 - Gretchen Lee Bourquin

Richard Azurdia Co-Stars in the Urban/Sci-Fi Film GB2525, to Premiere in Los Angeles

Richard Azurdia co-stars in the Urban/Sci-Fi GB2525, which will have its Los Angeles premiere by opening the 6th Annual Reel Rasquache Film Festival-Reel Visions, Friday May 15, 2009. - May 02, 2009 - Richard Azurdia, Inc.

Cirque Berzerk Returns to Downtown LA for Seven Performances per Weekend at Los Angeles State Historic Park June 18 – July 5, 2009 -- Parental Discretion is Advised

“Equal parts trippy and sinister, Cirque Berzerk seems like the sort of phantasmagoric spectacle Tim Burton would dream up, if he quit filmmaking to join the circus.” -Los Angeles Times, July 2008 - May 02, 2009 - Cirque Berzerk

Hip Hop Group BROWN BFLO to Release CD

Hip Hop Group BROWN BFLO CD Release in May. Shaking up the industry with their new style. Hip Hop Group BROWN BFLO breaks out with their CD Release performances with Zion I & Album Release Party Featuring performances by Bambu and DJ Sake 1 on May 1st and 2nd, 2009. BROWN BFLO will be... - May 02, 2009 - BROWN BFLO

MDA’s Honorary Goodwill Ambassador Julian Pavone, ‘The World’s Youngest Drummer!’ to Perform at Annual Stride & Ride Event

Julian Pavone, who at 20-months-old began to make worldwide headlines as a drummer, will now showcase his talent to raise money for MDA’s 2009 Stride & Ride event. This will take place on Sunday May 3, 2009 at Somerset Mall in Troy, MI. Registration begins at 9:00 AM and the victory walk... - May 02, 2009 - Julian Pavone

Muse Gallery Unveils "Palettes to Portraits" May 8 at WestEnd Space

The Longmont Council for the Arts and the Muse Gallery, 356 Main Street in downtown Longmont announces the grand opening of its new special exhibit space, the WestEnd. The opening exhibit features the debut of "Portrait Alliance of the Rockies", a portrait group. - May 01, 2009 - Gaynor Nelson

Liz Mitten Ryan’s Horse Wins 2009 Silver Nautilus Book Award in a Literary First

The Truth According to Horses conceived and written by horses for people and has now won a 2009 Silver Nautilus Book Award. - May 01, 2009 - Liz Mitten Ryan

Gifted Hands Sculpting Joins Evangeline Gouletas for a Chicago Art Benefit for UNICEF

Celebrate a unique night out to help raise funds for UNICEF. - May 01, 2009 - Gifted Hands Sculpting

"Yer Blues" - New Welsh Fiction

"Yer Blues" a novel by Othniel Smith In a small town in the South Wales valleys, recovering drug-addict and nascent guitar-hero Jase Hopkins decides that the only way he can make something of himself is to finally form that band he's been talking about ever since time. Unfortunately, the... - May 01, 2009 - Othniel Smith

Back to Motown for Lo-Down

Davis named SVP Marketing and Promotions for indie Lo-Down Entertainment - May 01, 2009 - Lo-Down Entertainment

Saudi Photographer Faisal Almalki Wins Photographer of the Year (Masters Cup)

Saudi photographer, Faisal Almalki, named "Photographer of the Year" in the 3rd Annual Masters of Photography Cup (Color Awards) 2009. - April 30, 2009 - Faisal Almalki Photography

Indie Graphic Novel Publisher Releases Graphic Novel on the iPhone and Google Android

Team Red Star is pleased to announce its release of the adaptation of The Red Star to the iPhone and Google Android. They have partnered with iVerse Comics which is a digital comic company that produces digital long form comic books for the iPhone, iPod Touch and Google Android. The iVerse Comic Reader Software is easy to use. Simply choose between sliding, cross-dissolving or curling between frames. - April 30, 2009 - Archangel Studios

Evolutionary Revolution - Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Frank Michael, fine art photographer, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with the opening of his show as part of the CONTACT Photography festival on May 11, 2009. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of each limited edition print will be donated to Hospice Toronto. - April 30, 2009 - Frank Michael Art & Design

Gateway University and Rev. Dr. Kimberly Marooney Present the Angel Ministry Ordination Program

This Angel Ministry curriculum is a brilliant blend of academic learning and spiritual experience including Angelology, Intuitive and Mystical Skills development, Consciousness and Wisdom Technologies, Essential Spiritual Practices, and Ministerial Leadership Training with special guest speakers who are world leaders. - April 30, 2009 - Kimberly Marooney

DougSimpson's EP Sketches Available Now

Ironhorse Music Group LLC producer/recording artist DougSimpson's EP Sketches are available now. The first single "Big City" featuring Slim of Euphon was the first off of Doug's EP. Released in March, "Big City" has been featured on MTV's Real World: Brooklyn as well as the... - April 30, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC

Mexican Artist Luis Iga to Exhibit Latest Photography and Launch Online Store

The exhibit will take place at Demet Koc Studio Gallery in the Wynwood Art District in Miami on Thursday, May 7 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. - April 29, 2009 - Deliverance, LLC

Artist and Former Law Student Laurie Green Discovers There's More to Art Than Meets the Eye

Artist and former law student Laurie Green discovers there's more to art than meets the eye, which is why she is participating in an art awareness project, Art Beyond Sight Awareness. Laurie, a former law student at Florida Coastal School of Law, drew from her experiences in the legal field while painting "Blinded By Justice," the painting which she has written a verbal description of as her contribution to the awareness project. - April 29, 2009 - Laurie Green

Andrew Antone to Sing at CSUCI Commencement Ceremony

On Saturday, May 16, 2009 Andrew Antone will be performing the university's coveted Alma Mater at the seventh commencement ceremony of California State University Channel Islands. As part of this honor, Andrew will be one of the few selected members of the President-appointed Platform Party. A... - April 29, 2009 - Antone Enterprises

A Grandmother's Love & Recipes Transcend Time

Cookbook author Elizabeth Rose von Hohen's Grandmother's Cookbook has been described as “A Family Love Letter.” Its comfort food recipes are tried and true, some have existed in the family for well over one hundred years. Their appeal is now just as it was then ~ simple recipes using basic ingredients. - April 29, 2009 - Carrie J. Gamble, Inc.

ER’s Hallee Hirsh (Rachel Greene) Going to UCLA in the Fall

Hallee Hirsh received great news on Friday, April 24th. She was accepted as a transfer student into UCLA School of Arts and Letters. She will begin her junior year in the Fall, 09. - April 28, 2009 - Hallee Hirsh Artistic Enterprises

Core Device Return in 2009 with What I've Become

New Jersey metallers Core Device come back strong with a brand new studio album. - April 28, 2009 - Introverse Music Ltd.

A Meaningful Life and a Solution to the “God Wars” Offered in Award-Winning New Book

"Return to Meaning: The American Psyche in Search of its Soul," by Dr. Andrew Cort, D.C., J.D., Redefines Religious Meaning and Its Importance for a Scientific Age. - April 27, 2009 - Andrew Cort

Tampa Artist Invites Community to Journey to Japan

Dee Youmans-Miller Starts Travel Blog to Chronicle the Creation of a Japan-Inspired Collection. - April 27, 2009 - Dee Youmans-Miller

Vinyl Art to Hang in Hard Rock Hotel

New artwork to be displayed in high-end suites. - April 26, 2009 - Vinyl Art

The Sala Rovira Gallery is Proud to Present Laurie Green in a Collective Exhibition: In Reverence of Reverie. Scheduled to Run from May 1st to June 14th.

About Laurie Green: Laurie Green has created a body of work that rejoices in brilliant colors and bold, powerful forms. There is a playful quality to her art in both its style and experimentation with media that add a particular immediacy to the imagery. In either mixed media collage or acrylic... - April 24, 2009 - Laurie Green

Amin Joseph Captures Somali Pirate in the Expendables

Actor Amin Joseph joins the cast of Sylvester Stallone's mercenary action film The Expendables. - April 24, 2009 - Amin Joseph

Actor Jose Acevedo Will be Among the Celebrities Attending the Leo Bella and Tei Spa Grand Opening Event Which Will Help Benefit the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

On Friday, April 24th, 2009, Actor Jose Acevedo (http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=jose+acevedo) will be among the celebrities attending the Leo Bella and Tei Spa Grand Opening red carpet event in Santa Monica, California which will help benefit the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Leo... - April 24, 2009 - Jose Acevedo

My Private Hell Announce Album Title and Release Date

Suicide EP to be Released on June 9th, 2009. - April 23, 2009 - My Private Hell LLC

R&B Artist, Lovely Hoffman, Takes Students to Uganda, Africa

American R&B artist Lovely Hoffman recently set out on an overseas journey, April 16th 2009, in which she took three students from Smith Leadership Academy, a charter school in Boston, MA., on a 11 day trip to Uganda, East Africa; the region where the first human remains were discovered. More... - April 23, 2009 - Lovely Hoffman

The Death of You: Author Unleashes His Collection of Wrongness Into the World

Lulu.com plays host to an extraordinary and disturbing little book. - April 23, 2009 - Jason Michel

NAMW Virtual Conference Features Experts in Therapeutic Writing

The second NAMW Virtual Conference is scheduled for April 23, 2009. Experts from the field of therapeutic writing join experts in journaling and memoir writing in this exciting, free conference geared toward helping attendees learn how to use writing to create wholeness and happiness. - April 23, 2009 - Linda Joy Myers

After World War III: A New World of Heroes

In his new novel, In Justice's Shadow, Robert Alan unveils a world where humans need more heroes, and far too often, those who would be heroes need more humanity. In the aftermath of a war among super-powered beings, suprahumans and 'mere' humans alike struggle to maintain a wary truce. Caught in the middle is Erik Knight, who is soon forced to show the world how very human true heroism must be. - April 21, 2009 - Robert Alan Books

New Book Release Truth be Told: A Foster Child's Recollection

Currently a doctoral student, Dukes is the author of the just released book, Truth Be Told: A Foster Child’s Recollection (Affluence Publishing), which chronicles her life & experiences growing up in the foster care system.…from her inauspicious birth to a teenage, drug-addicted... - April 21, 2009 - Tashima Dukes

Colorado Author Cheri Foster Released the First in a Series of Chilling Romance Novellas Entitled "The Dance"

The Dance, the first in the series, is based on a true story detailing a volatile, yet extremely romantic relationship. - April 21, 2009 - CheriFoster

Support Group Encourages Daughters-in-law Worldwide

“It was heartwarming to discover that other wives are going through the same problems and looking for positive solutions. I love this group because Jenna is extremely diplomatic; she supports women who are having in-law problems and encourages healthy communication between spouses.” --Renee Osman, daughter-in-law in the United Kingdom. - April 20, 2009 - Jenna D. Barry

To Your Own Self be True – A 21st Century Existential Novel

To Your Own Self Be True - a novel by Ray Melnik, explores life and love from a unique point of view. Blending science and existentialism, it brings you a story that presents a bold but sometimes provocative perspective. To Your Own Self Be True is available now. - April 20, 2009 - Ray Melnik

Custom Guitar Autographed by the Allman Brothers Band Will be Auctioned for Charity as Part of Gibson's Miami GuitarTown Project

Guitar painted by artist Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi, signed between concerts at New York’s Beacon Theater by Greg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Marc Quiñones, Oteil Burbridge and Derek Trucks. - April 19, 2009 - Liberty Media Group, Inc.

Washington Secretaries Oral History Project Launched in Conjunction with National Administrative Professionals Day

A nationwide search is underway for women who served as secretaries in politics and government in the nation’s capital and want to preserve their experiences in an oral history project. The announcement of The Washington Secretaries Oral History Project was made in conjunction with... - April 19, 2009 - Lillian Cox

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