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Familia Festival Hosts Musical Guests, Cajun Fare, and Endless Entertainment

The Familia Festival kicks off that summertime feeling with family, friends, culture and a variety of entertainment at the Yolo County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Gather together on a Sunday afternoon filled with the sounds of musical guests Solsa, The Mike Torres Band and Los Elegantes. Shake things up with performances by the Mistura Brasileira Samba Dance Co. and the Yemaya Salsa Dance Company who both share a passion for the art of dance. - April 21, 2015 - Solsa Entertainment

Alabama Author and Paranormal Investigator Kevin Cain Releases Book About His Haunted Collection

Kevin Cain, an author and paranormal investigator, has been collecting haunted items for the past two years. The items range from dolls to paintings to antique tools and jewelry. His new book "My Haunted Collection" tells the stories behind some of the most popular items in his collection. - April 20, 2015 - Kevin Cain

Hitler's Doubles Examined in Book by Peter Fotis Kapnistos

The brutal dictator of the 20th century was the masked instrument of a double image delusion, according to a new book. - April 20, 2015 - Peter Fotis Kapnistos

Rabarama and the Netherlands, a Lovely Bond

After the recent and successful participation in Artsit-IQ in Amsterdam (January 2015), the internationally renowned artist Rabarama is back to Holland in a solo show that will be held at Van Loon Galleries from April 18th to May 31st . - April 20, 2015 - Rabarama

"Immortality Commons," Ebook Published May 4, 2014, Avail Now on Amazon/Kindle, Authored by Dr Joseph S. Maresca-Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer

"Immortality Commons" addresses the very practical reality of growing numbers of people living a century or more. In fact, that's happening right now in places like Okinawa and even the USA. The secrets of achieving a life beyond a century are explained at length in this short ebook. - April 19, 2015 - Dr Joseph S Maresca

Comics & Ponies Brings Outrageousness to Big Wow Comicfest with "Jem"

Comics & Ponies, LLC announced today that it will bring its exclusive Jem #1 variant cover to Big Wow Comicfest this weekend, April 18-19, 2015. - April 18, 2015 - Comics & Ponies

Continuity Expert Publishes Definitive Book About '60s Sitcom "Bewitched"

Author Adam-Michael James, who has tackled matters of entertainment-related continuity for Hollywood studios and soapcentral.com, releases "The Bewitched Continuum: The Ultimate Linear Guide to the Classic TV Series," which explores the continuity of the supernatural sitcom. - April 18, 2015 - Adam-Michael James

For Teresa: The Story of the Gift of Song This Mother’s Day

Discover the perfect Mother's Day gift and read the story of how Emily brought her mom to tears with a custom musical gift. - April 18, 2015 - CustomSong.com

Congratulations Hotwired, a Finalist at Festapalooza

Congratulations to Hotwired for being one of the 12-finalist bands selected to compete at FESTAPALOOZA on May 2nd located at M15 Concert Bar & Grill – 9022 Pulsar Court, Corona, CA 92883. Hotwired is an original female-fronted hard rock band from Southern California. Three winning bands will go on to play at the Hair of the Dog Music Festival, on Oct 3rd., at Storm Stadium with bands: Jack Russell's Great White, Warrant, Dokken, Trixter, LA Guns, and many more. - April 18, 2015 - Hotwired

Author Re-Releases Her Historical Lesbian Romance Novel – "In the Blood of the Greeks"

Author Mary D. Brooks is pleased to announce the re-release of her historical fiction novel, "In the Blood of the Greeks." This historical lesbian romance takes place in war ravaged Greece. - April 17, 2015 - Mary D. Brooks

New Young Adult Romantic/Fantasy Thriller Released by Author Wray Ardan – "Sweet Desire, Wicked Fate"

Author Wray Ardan is pleased to announce the release of her new young adult romantic fantasy thriller, "Sweet Desire, Wicked Fate." - April 17, 2015 - Wray Ardan

Kellan Publishing is Set to Release Joey Willis' Debut Novel

After traveling the world in 2013, Joey Willis is set to release his debut novel based on his experience as a missionary to twelve countries on five continents in the span of a year. - April 17, 2015 - Joey Willis Author

“Superhero Soundtracks” Concert to Feature World Premiere of The Dark Knight, X-Men, The Amazing Spider-Man & More

The Golden State Pops Orchestra presents Superhero Soundtracks 8:00 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Warner Grand Theatre - April 17, 2015 - John Debney

"Maude" by Donna Foley Mabry – a Heartwarming Memoir on the Wall Street Journal Best-Sellers List for the 16th Week Running

"Maude" by Donna Foley Mabry, a runaway self-published best-seller has been featured on the Wall Street Journal best-sellers list every week since early December, 2014. The novel is soon to be released by Dreamscape Audiobooks and is currently being translated into Italian to be published by Newton Compton Editori. - April 16, 2015 - Donna Foley Mabry

Atlanta Get Ready as R&B Artist, Tocarra Hamilton Makes Her Acting Debut in the Amazing Stage Play, "When A Woman Loves"

"A Woman’s heart is like a vault, when you’re in you’re in and when you’re out you're out"… Well known Writer, Producer & Actor, Lucky Johnson brings you the touching stage play “When A Woman Loves.” - April 16, 2015 - Tocarra Music, LLC

New Pirate Series Debuts with a Splash

"The Cheese Pirates: Cheddar Island" is a novel you don't want to miss. - April 16, 2015 - Christina Lewis

New Dark Comedy Released by Author Mark Lingane That Combines Humor with Fantasy Sci-Fi Noir

Author Mark Lingane is pleased to announce the release of his new dark humor novel, Sucker. Like Bogart on some kind of spacey drug in a distant-planet bar, with a hint of Sherlock Holmes and a dash of Bob Arctor, Sucker is a detective-noir, dieselpunk, vampires, dark comedy. - April 16, 2015 - Mark Lingane

New Wordsy Woman Division Aims to Help Authors and Soon-to-be Authors from Pre-Idea to Reader

The Wordsy Woman, Jodie Toohey, has launched a new division of her Wordsy Woman Word Sales and Services company. The Author Services division helps authors and soon-to-be authors from pre-idea to reader with craft advice, editing and proofreading services, and marketing planning services. Toohey... - April 16, 2015 - Author Jodie Toohey

Chloé Caroline Lands in Top 100 of New Country Releases

One Left Standing Debuts at No. 84 - April 16, 2015 - Chloé Caroline

“First Mind Presents: Short Films” Series to Release Summer 2015

All-Volunteer Film Crew Assembles to Create Original Content for Online Distribution - April 14, 2015 - Marston Fobbs Entertainment

Metropolitan Wind Symphony Band Concert: Boston Strong

Boston Strong is composer Zach Friedland’s musical response to the spirit with which Bostonians met the challenge of the Boston Marathon bombings of 2013. Also on the program are Moorside Suite by Gustav Holst, Mt. Everest by Rossano Galante, Havendance by David Holsinger, American Civil War Fantasy by Jerry Bilik, Fugue a la Gigue by J. S. Bach, Heather Ridge Sketches by Stephen Bulla, Officer of the Day March by R. B. Hall, Illyrian Dances by Guy Woolfenden, and Last Stand by David Avshalomov. - April 14, 2015 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony

Fallen Hero 5K™ Run to be Held on April 18, 2015 at Powder Springs, GA

Race Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Heroes - April 12, 2015 - When Cops Kill

War Virgin: a Musical Comedy Show

Have you ever wondered what really goes on during war, especially for women? Laura Westley, a New Port Richey native, West Point graduate, former Army officer and Iraq War Veteran, has created a musical comedy show to answer that very question. Come watch her perform with members of the Gypsy Stage Repertory Theater (based in Dunedin) in a one-of-a-kind show. - April 11, 2015 - War Virgin

International LandfillArt Collection Now Identifying Curating Parnership

In 2008, Ken Marquis, a Pennsylvania picture framer, had an epiphany while milling around an auto show. “I bought 41 rusted old hub caps that day. I said ‘I have an idea’.” Marquis’ idea has led to the largest non-profit international art initiative of its kind, The LandfillArt Project. (www.landfillart.org) LandfillArt’s new mission is to create an exclusive long-term partnership with a company to curate and manage in perpetuity. - April 10, 2015 - KenMarq, LLC

Chloé Caroline, California Country Girl, Releases Debut EP

Lands Among A-list Talent as an iTuenes Featured Artist - April 10, 2015 - Chloé Caroline

Pre-Order Your Copy of Martial Law Album by Dame Grease Coming to the United States on May 5th, 2015

Its been over 5 years and the time is almost here. Listeners should set their calendars for May 5, 2015, when Martial Law Album + Reality by Dame Grease will go public. Go to www.DameGrease.com to preview the album. - April 09, 2015 - Dame Grease

Louie Ludwig, Moss Pickers Announce Record Store Day Nationwide Date

"Elevation 13," the collaboration between New Orleans singer-songwriter Louie Ludwig and South Louisiana string band The Moss Pickers slated for nationwide release April 18, 2015. - April 09, 2015 - zzi Music, LLC

Announcing the Release of Indian American Short Fiction eBook “The Bounce! A Story of Love, Loss and the Life of a Global Indian” - Free for Kindle Unlimited

The debut work from Indian American author Mohan, “The Bounce! A Story of love, loss and the life of a global Indian,” is available on Amazon.com from March 2015. The Bounce! is a short novel that chronicles the life and adventures of a computer programmer, Raj, as he migrates across four countries spanning three continents. The Indian American protagonist is an accidental beneficiary of globalization and offshoring. - April 09, 2015 - Mohan

Award Winning Writer Michael Stephen Daigle Publishes His First Political Thriller "The Swamps of Jersey"

Award winning writer, Michael Stephen Daigle publishes his first novel, a political thriller entitled, "The Swamps of Jersey," with Imzadi Publishing. Wrapped in the shell of a police procedural “The Swamps of Jersey,” a literary political mystery, is a story of ideas, a tale... - April 06, 2015 - Michael Stephen Daigle

Biographical Novel About Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace Released by Author Avi Sirlin and Aurora Metro Press

Author Avi Sirlin and Aurora Metro Press are pleased to announce that their historical biographical novel, "The Evolutionist" is receiving rave reviews. The Historical Novel Society says the book is "Brimful of factual details... This novel will appeal to any reader interested in... - April 06, 2015 - Avi Sirlin

Literary Erotica Novel Wins a 5-Star Silver Medal in Readers’ Favorite Annual International Award Contest

Award winning author, Wayne Clark is pleased to announce that his literary erotica novel, "he & She" was a 5-star Silver Medal winner in the 2014 Readers' Favorite Annual International Award Contest. - April 05, 2015 - Wayne Clark

Virginia Prize for Fiction Winner "Kipling & Trix" is a Fictionalized Biographical Account of Rudyard Kipling

Aurora Metro Press and author Mary Hamer are pleased to announce the promotion of their awarding winning book, "Kipling & Trix." Winner of the Virginia Prize for Fiction, Kipling & Trix tells the story of Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book, and his sister Trix, as they grow up. - April 05, 2015 - Mary Hamer

Call For Entries - BrandaoFilms, in Association with West Hudson Arts & Theater Company Announces New Jersey Tri-County Film Festival

Area’s first-of-its-kind festival targets young filmmakers - April 04, 2015 - Brandao Films

Award Winning Author Gustavo Florentin’s Crime Thriller is Receiving Rave Reviews from Reviewers and Readers

Award winning author, Gustavo Florentin is pleased that his crime thriller "The Schwarzschild Radius" is receiving rave reviews from reviewers. The book, released in September 2014 by Curiosity Quills Press, has been called the next “Gone Girl” by BestThrillers.com. - April 04, 2015 - Gustavo Florentin

Author Promotes YA Fantasy Romance "Never Forgotten" Book Series Before the Release of the Final Book

Author Kelly Risser is pleased to announce the promotion of her young adult fantasy romance trilogy, the "Never Forgotten" Series. - April 04, 2015 - Kelly Risser

Book Tour for "Meet Me Halfway" Targets Nation’s Ten Most Segregated Cities

Facing race through fiction, author hopes to inspire dialogue for change. - April 04, 2015 - Jennifer Morales, Author

Author Cindy Zablockis Re-Releases Her YA Fantasy Thriller "The Zeuorian Awakening"

Author Cindy Zablockis is pleased to announce the re-release of an updated edition of her YA fantasy thriller, "The Zeuorian Awakening." First published in 2013, this work is a suspenseful story with several unexpected twists, The Zeuorian captures the struggle between wanting to survive and longing to know the truth--even if it means risking death. - April 03, 2015 - Cindy Zablockis

Solstice Publishing and Author Frank Scozzari Release New Coming of Age Literary Fiction – "From Afar"

Author Frank Scozzari and Solstice Publishing are pleased to announce the release of the new coming of age literary novel, "From Afar." Follow one man’s journey on his search for love in faraway Russia. The novel is already receiving rave reviews from readers. - April 03, 2015 - Frank Scozzari

Zobe Records Announces a Distribution Agreement with INgrooves

Zobe Records gets another upgrade to take the music label to new heights! - April 02, 2015 - Zobe Records

Author Releases Fourth Book of Historical Fiction, "Shamrocks and Skallywags"

Author Cabot Barden pens his fourth fiction novel. Shamrocks and Skallywags. A historical fiction that takes place in the old south around the Civil War. A family of Irish immigrants end up being indentured servants on a plantation in south Georgia. They endure a war, murder, mayhem, romance, a myriad of scoundrels, and even an encounter with the supernatural. Based on a story told to Barden about his ancestors. Available online from America Star Books, Amazon.com, and ekindle. - April 01, 2015 - Cabot Barden-Author

New Series Needs Your Help to Bring Centuries Old Legend to Life

Canadian Novelist Alyssa Cooper is Crowdfunding Her New Book Series, Adding a Modern Chapter to a Historic Canadian Legend - April 01, 2015 - Alyssa Cooper

Denim Day Detroit Returns to End Rape Kit Backlog

Detroit’s Hip Hop Community Joins Enough SAID to End Sexual Assault with 2nd Annual Denim Day Detroit - April 01, 2015 - Mahogany, LLC

New Book, "Superwoman Smarts," for Professional Women and Women in Business

"Superwoman Smarts" is geared to women of all ages and occupations—especially professional women, and women in business and civic engagement—who have a desire to grow personally. This book is intended to help women achieve more success and happiness. - April 01, 2015 - Author Aundrea Y. Wilcox

Trumpet Maestro Nigel Hopkins is Back with a Free Download of His Latest Release – An Amazing Version of "Tom’s Diner"

Informing the music industry and audiences that legendary trumpet player Nigel Hopkins has a new album coming out shortly and as a taster of it he has released his latest single as a free download. - April 01, 2015 - Nigel Hopkins

Why We Ride Films Kicks Off Crowd Funding Campaign for New Film - I AM STURGIS

Why We Ride Films, the production team that brought you Why We Ride, the most critically acclaimed motorcycle movie of all time, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to help fund its new film www.IAmSturgis.com. "We've received thousands of letters from fans telling us that after seeing Why We... - March 31, 2015 - Why We Ride Films

Jane, Larkin, NJ Native and Author of Inspiring Book on Interfaith Families, to Speak in Mahwah, NJ

Jane Larkin, a New Jersey native and author of "From Generation to Generation: A story of intermarriage and Jewish continuity," will explore the “oys” and “joys” of being a parent or grandparent of a child in an interfaith relationship on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30PM at Beth Haverim Shir Shalom in Mahwah, NJ. The event is free and open to the community. - March 30, 2015 - Jane Larkin

Action-Comedy Film Starring Manny Pacquiao Underway

Production of the action-comedy film titled “My Good Friend Manny,” starring world-boxing champion and international superstar Manny Pacquiao, has been launched by veteran filmmaker, Mark Brown and Filipino-American entrepreneur, Danny Cruz. The film is budgeted and produced to go through the studio production, marketing and distribution system in mainstream Hollywood fashion. - March 29, 2015 - My Good Friend Manny the Film

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