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Tickets on Sale for 17th Annual Independent Music Awards & Indie Konference in New York City

Events June 21st-22nd in New York City include Award Show, Showcases, Networking, Workshops and Mentoring. - June 20, 2019 - Invasion Group

Shakespeare & Co. Booksellers Launch Award-Winning Author MernaLyn's New Book, "Today's Bible"

"Today's Bible" reflects humanitarianism and reality and its essential place in today's society to help unite the great divide in this country - and the world. - June 19, 2019 - MernaLyn

New York Public Library Honors Author of "The 10 Second Diet"

MernaLyn will be honored by the New York Public Library's state-of-the-art Hamilton Grange Branch on June 26th, 2019 from 3:00-4:00 pm. MernaLyn is the award-winning author and speaker whose first book, "The 10 Second Diet" was so self-empowering it worked with First Lady Michelle Obama's initiatives during the Obama administration. - June 19, 2019 - MernaLyn

From Space Missions to Heavy Metal: Imagery in Science, Science Fiction and Fantasy

From Space Missions to Heavy Metal: Imagery in Science, Science Fiction and Fantasy. Illustrating and celebrating this intersection, Loscon 46: “Where Science Fiction Meets Fantasy” features artists, authors, scientists, and fans from around the world uniting at the LAX Marriott for a... - June 16, 2019 - Loscon/LASFS

Guatemalan Lowbrow Artist Tokebi Chosen by International Band Mastodon for the Creation of Their 2019 European Poster Tour and Merchandise

Guatemalan Lowbrow artist Tokebi announced today that his art was chosen by award-winning American heavy metal band Mastodon for the creation of their 2019 UK and European Tour Poster and Merchandise. - June 16, 2019 - Tokebi

"Spectrolite Productions Presents "Fostered: A Story Ark" as Their Debut of the Stage Production

Not merely survival: July 6th, 8pm, The Hudson Theatres in Hollywood, “Fostered: A Story Ark” is about safe passage through the troubled waters of abandonment, neglect, psychological and physical abuse, disappointment, betrayal... yes, survival certainly but it’s about ultimately thriving beyond the resultant poor self esteem, co-dependence, insecurities, self-doubt, addictions, and old patterns of thinking—how to break the dominant paradigm of default reactions in order to thrive. - June 14, 2019 - Spectrolite Productions

Award Winning Artists, Natalie Jean, Kathryn Shipley, and Levi Coby Set to Perform at the 2019 Josie Music Awards on September 21, 2019

Natalie Jean, Kathryn Shipley, and Levi Coby are excited to announce their upcoming performance at the 2019 Josie Music Awards on September 21, 2019 to be held at the DP Celebrity Theater in Dollywood. - June 14, 2019 - Natalie Jean

Colorado Man Builds Boat to Pedal Around the World Chasing World Record

On April 1, 2020 Paul Spencer will leave Jinji Cycles in Denver, Colorado on his bicycle, starting his journey pedaling around the world by bike and boat. In his quest to break the Guinness World Record of the Fastest Human Circumnavigation of the Globe, Paul will pedal over 60,000 miles, many of... - June 12, 2019 - Paul Spencer

Pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen Releases Highly Anticipated New Solo Album, Outstandards

Eyran Records announces the release of master jazz pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen’s highly anticipated new solo album, Outstandards. “I would like to thank the wonderful students at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School for inspiring many of the pieces on Outstandards and their arrangements.” – Eyran - June 11, 2019 - Eyran Records

Relaunch of The Unfinished Volume 1

Independent author Jonathan Myers is launching a revised edition of The Unfinished book series volume 1. It will be available on July 2nd of 2019. After hiring one of his proof readers to work closely with him; this revised edition will not disappoint. - June 11, 2019 - Author Jonathan Myers

Christopher Fairbank Accepted Into Forbes Coaches Council

Forbes Coaches Council is an Invitation-Only Community for Leading Business and Career Coaches. Christopher Fairbank, Business Leadership Strategist Coach and Dare to be Different Motivational Leadership Speaker, has been accepted into Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. - June 08, 2019 - Dare to be Different Speaker

Judgement Handed Down in Dubay v. King; Plaintiff Benjamin Dubay Seeks Appellate Attorney

Judgement in alleged copyright infringement case was rendered in Dubay v. King, in favor of Defendants. The lawsuit was in the Federal Court of the Middle District of Florida: Jacksonville Division - Eleventh Circuit. Plaintiff Benjamin Michael Dubay is now seeking only an experienced appellate... - June 07, 2019 - Benjamin Dubay

LGBT Writer Jennifer Juan Announces Release of Pride Month Poetry Collection to Celebrate Stonewall Anniversary

Celebrating LGBT historical figures, events of importance to the LGBT community, and the modern journeys and challenges faced by LGBT people, the collection, Virgin Vogue will be presented as an online and downloadable poetry collection, with a selection of videos to accompany the collection, and will be available from JenniferJuan.Com from June 28th 2019. - June 07, 2019 - Jennifer Juan

Lakeside Pottery Studio Wins 2019 Delaware BBB Torch Award for Ethics

Lakeside Pottery Ceramic and Art Restoration Studio is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a recipient of the 2019 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. This is the 54th year that the BBB of Delaware has honored four companies for their outstanding example of ethical business practices. - June 07, 2019 - Lakeside Pottery Studio

Ol' Brown Eyes Is Back by Jennifer Juan Hits Bestseller Status on Amazon Within First Week of Release

Writer and musician Jennifer Juan's latest book, Ol' Brown Eyes Is Back has hit bestseller status on Amazon, within the first week of release. Charting at at #89 on the Women's Poetry Bestseller chart, as well as #6 on the Hot New Releases chart for Women's Poetry, and #12 on the Hot New Releases... - June 06, 2019 - Jennifer Juan

Queer Street Artists Create Mural to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots

Announcing Queer Street Art Alternative to Corporate Pride - June 06, 2019 - The Dusty Rebel

OIF Hosts Private Film Screening at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center

The Orlando Independent Filmmakers will host a private screening and awards ceremony at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Sanford, Florida on June 15 followed by an after party at the Smiling Bison. Thirty three short films in the genre of comedy will be presented by local Filmmakers from central Florida. - June 05, 2019 - Orlando Independent Filmmakers

Playwrights Local Announces Its Annual Fundraiser: "Summer Rally 2019: Telling Our Story"

Benefit for theater devoted to locally written works features storytelling, lunch, drinks, raffles, and more. Event held on Sunday, August 11 at Forest City Brewery in Cleveland. - June 05, 2019 - Playwrights Local

Versatile Haitian Artist Natalie Jean Nominated in the 2019 KICMA Awards

Natalie Jean is a very rare kind of vocalist. Winning recognition across the most diverse of musical genres and quite comfortable performing in English, French, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. She has been nominated over 70 times for her music and has won many awards. Natalie Jean has been nominated... - June 05, 2019 - Natalie Jean

Keep Cool at the June 23rd Embracing Your Journey Expo

Beat the Heat and spend the day in the A.C. at the Embracing your Journey Expo Sunday June 23rd 2019 discovering new Mind - Body - Spirit products, services and vendors. Spend one of the longest days of the year with like minded people exploring healthy, green & alternative living. Family and friends enjoy exploring together at the Valley's leading Holistic, Wellness and Metaphysical Event. - June 04, 2019 - Purple Lotus Productions

Hsu Hsin-wen Solo Exhibition is Now Showing at Powen Gallery

Powen Gallery is now showing installation art by Hsu Hsin-wen, and the show will be until June 30. - June 02, 2019 - Powen Gallery

The Man Who Lost His Tongue Has Something to Say; Amazon Bestselling Author, Intuitive Coach & Healer Jedi Hill Announces New Book

Bringing Science and Religion Back Together to Help You Achieve Your Calm and Peace - May 31, 2019 - Alchemist Jedi

BMS Talent & Entertainment Partners with Krown Productions Ent. to Bring the Stage Play Production Out of Time to The John Addison Theater in Fort Washington, MD.

BMS Talent and Entertainment along with Krown Productions is preparing to bring a stage play of necessary and grand proportion to the DMV area. Out of Time sheds light on a quiet kept secret woven through the fabric of families across our community and beyond. This loosely based story is told... - May 30, 2019 - BMS Talent & Entertainment

Faye Hollins-Moore is Producing Her 2nd Play Under Her Production Company, Twin Towers Productions. The Play is Titled, "Weightlessness!!"

"Weightlessness!!" is a play that is based on Faye Hollins-Moore's book, titled, "Hitting The Pavement: A Journalist's 2-Year Memoir of Homelessness" (having lived in six shelters in two years). Note: the book is available on Amazon.com (in both Paperback & Kindle). The play is set in a typical shelter and depicts what it is like to live in one. - May 29, 2019 - Faye Hollins-Moore

Colette Miller Watkins Targets Mature, Diverse Audiences with Her Debut Novel, "Lost and Found Again"

"Lost and Found Again," the debut romance novel from Colette Miller Watkins, tells the tale of a sexy African-American couple who rediscover each other after 20 years and find love. Geared to mature readers of romance stories, it is available from Garden Avenue Press at Amazon.com on May... - May 29, 2019 - Colette Miller Watkins

Join Author, Nicole Thompson, at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee Shop for a Book Talk and Signing of Black Therapists Rock: a Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts

Join the discussion on how Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts seeks to end the mental health stigma in Black communities. Since trauma is healed better collectively, each author shares personal accounts of depression, abuse, grief, and other forms of trauma that is often ignored in the community. Nicole’s chapter reveals childhood memories of her mom’s depression that ended with her lifeless body lying next to her at age 8. - May 27, 2019 - GOAT Educators

SPM Leader, Canidium, is an Elite Sponsor of Xactly Unleashed

Canidium, a sales process and performance management consultancy, will be an Elite Sponsor of Xactly Unleashed. The event is a Sales Performance Management (SPM) summit. Xactly Unleashed is designed to help organizations realize their highest level of sales performance. David Kohari, Canidium’s VP of Strategic Services and Customer Success will present a breakout session, “Xactly Incent Providing an Enterprise Solution at Freedom Financial Network." Their booth will also have on-demand demos. - May 26, 2019 - Canidium

#1 Charting Indie Artist Menice Sells Out Back to Life Tour / Summer Drip Concert Series

Presented by Acshozz, the Back to Life Tour kicks off in Atlantic City, NJ on June 8th as part of the Summer Drip Concert Series, continuing throughout the summer across the states of Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, Nevada and California. Atlantic City is already at capacity with over 6000 tickets... - May 24, 2019 - Menice Music

Osbourne to Promote New Music Via Website

AussieOsbourne.com known for its current news and in-depth interviews made its announcement yesterday that the company will now offer music album reviews. - May 24, 2019 - Aussie Osbourne

Author, Nicole Thompson Seeks to End the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities with Newly Released Book, Black Therapists Rock: a Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts

Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts seeks to end the mental health stigma in Black communities. Since trauma is healed better collectively, each author shares personal accounts of depression, abuse, grief, and other forms of trauma that is often ignored in the community. The authors’ vulnerability gives hope to people with similar experiences. Nicole’s chapter reveals childhood memories of her mom’s depression that ended with her lifeless body lying next to her at age 8. - May 23, 2019 - GOAT Educators

Magnolia Press' Sophomore Release Brings Murder and Mystery to the City of Light

Chilling literary thriller "The Forgetting Flower" by Karen Hugg releases June 18th, 2019. - May 23, 2019 - Magnolia Press

JDGerdeman’s “Practical Gated Community Gate Process” Helps Owners Secure Property

JDGerdeman developed this document to help gated community owners and committee members assess the security of their community. JDGerdeman understands that professional security and civilian owners can gain from using this tool. JDGerdeman thinks that civilian owners and their community committees need something to bridge the gap from daily jobs and part time security duties. JDGerdeman develops security concepts and security assessments tools using over eight years of experience. - May 22, 2019 - JDGerdeman

Colorvine Returns with New Melodic Rock Album "Wake Up"

Colorvine (formerly Tower City) is out to prove they can still excite listeners with their own brand of energetic melodic rock that mixes past and present. Brothers Larry Saltis and Heath Saltis are back - hungry, energized and brilliantly focused as songwriters. - May 17, 2019 - CV Media Group

Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame Juneteenth Ceremony Celebrate African American Freedom Day June 19

Celebrate African American Freedom Day, at the Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame Juneteenth Ceremony on June 19, 6pm, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, 1368 Fulton Street, in Brooklyn. The affair posthumously inducts pianist Randy Weston on a day of liberation and during a month-long celebration... - May 17, 2019 - Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium

Highway Sisters to Join Craig Campbell in Concert Last Minute

The supporting act is being added less than a week before concert at Topgolf in The Colony, Texas. - May 17, 2019 - Highway Sisters

Fort Worth Native to Compete in the United States Pageant Representing Colorado

Ms. Denver Colorado for Ms. Woman United States, Linda Casey, a Fort Worth native, will be competing in the national level representing the state of Colorado, July 28 2019 - August 4, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. - May 16, 2019 - Linda Casey

Leon Lee Selected for World Illustration Awards 2019 Shortlist

Los Angeles-based artist Leon Lee shortlisted for the prestigious annual juried competition. - May 16, 2019 - Jules Wilson Design Studio

JC Miller Pens a Wildly Compelling Tale in Faith-Based Debut Book Series

"I Am Rahab: A Novel" is a profound story of sacrifice and redemption set to modern times. - May 15, 2019 - Jess, Mo' Books LLC

Book Claims Trump, Authoritarianism, Capitalism Made Worse by Sex on the Wrong Brain

In “Sex On The Wrong Brain,” author Ard Falten throws a monkey wrench into the nature vs. nurture debate on human behavior and blames many of humanity’s problems on the diversion of reproductive urges to wrong parts of the brain. - May 14, 2019 - Ard Falten

No Free Attention: Author Frustrated by "Plagiaristic Copycats" on YouTube

Alan Roger Currie has recently been voicing his harsh criticisms toward other YouTubers for infringing on his intellectual property and plagiarizing many of his specific talking points, unique terminology, and signature phrases from his eBooks, paperbacks, and audiobooks. Currie, who is an internationally-known author and professional dating coach for men, believes YouTube should have better policies in place to protect the copyrighted material of authors, self-help gurus, and podcasters. - May 13, 2019 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Southwest Florida Entertainment Company Launch Announcement

Wild Ace Entertainment & Productions, LLC, a new event entertainment and productions company, has launched this month. Wild Ace provides unique, engaging, and interactive variety entertainment for special events such as weddings, community and corporate functions. Wild Ace's primary focus is to... - May 11, 2019 - Wild Ace Entertainment & Productions, LLC

"SUGAR LAND" Just Got Sweeter

Acclaimed novel, "Sugar Land," wins an IPPY and a VCCA Fellowship in the same week. - May 11, 2019 - Sugar Land

Versatile Award Winning Haitian American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean and Award Winning Americana U.K. Artist Trevor Sewell Release Americana Single

Natalie Jean and Trevor Sewell are excited to announce the release of their upcoming single, “No control.” - May 10, 2019 - Natalie Jean

Book Talk: "Apocalypse Blues: 2 Authors, 2 Views" (Pasadena Public Library) (May 13)

Event: Book Discussion and Signing Apocalypse Blues: Two Authors, Two Views Date: May 13 Time: 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) - 9pm Place: Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch - Donald R. Wright Auditorium 285 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena 91101 Phone: (626) 744-4041 Thomas Allbaugh, author of the... - May 10, 2019 - Thomas Allbaugh, Author

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