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Playwrights Local & Powerful Long Ladder Ensemble Present “Thiz Girlz Lyfe”
Powerful new domestic drama set in Cleveland by emerging playwright Ernesta Jefferson. Directed by Terrence Spivey, the co-production runs May 3 through 18 at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts. - March 28, 2019 - Playwrights Local
Owens-Rogers Museum Birthplace of Ginger Rogers to Open April 3
The Owens-Rogers Museum at 100 W Moore Street in Independence, Missouri will open for the season on April 3, 2019. The 1906 Craftsman Bungalow is the site where famed actress and dancer Ginger Rogers was born in 1911. - March 26, 2019 - Owens-Rogers Museum
Playwrights Local and the Young Playwrights Collective Present "Tatterhood" at Waterloo Arts in Cleveland
Special first-look workshop production of a new musical with book and lyrics by Julia Fisher, music by Vickey McBride, and direction by Tammy Shanley. Performances run April 11 through 13 at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts. - March 08, 2019 - Playwrights Local
Acclaimed Hollywood Hypnotherapist Opens First Hypnotherapy, Yoga, and Plant-based Retreat in the World
Desert Reset, created and run by Cynthia Morgan, offers a sanctuary for relaxation, self-realization, and rejuvenation. - March 01, 2019 - Desert Reset
Texas Archive of the Moving Image Releases New, Free Online Exhibit Showcasing a Century of Texas Media Discoveries
Scenic Route: Discoveries in Texas Film and Video, a new web exhibit from the Texas Archive of the Moving Image, offers a guided tour of highlights from the Texas Film Round-Up in celebration of the pioneering program's tenth anniversary. - February 21, 2019 - Texas Archive of the Moving Image
“Advancement of the Arts” Luncheon Benefits Local Schools’ Art Programs and Students
The folks at the League are planning their 12th annual “Advancement for the Arts” luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 11:00am, at the Lost Lake Country Club, 8300 SE Fazio Drive in Hobe Sound. This is their annual fundraiser to support part of their mission statement, which is to “support young artists through special funding, scholarships and youth programs.” - February 16, 2019 - Hobe Sound Fine Arts League
Timucuan Parks Foundation Has Added a New Member to Its Board of Directors
Jim Rienhardt will join the board made up of 12 members from throughout the community. - January 26, 2019 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
Central Florida Youth Receives Everyday Young Hero Award for Exemplary Community Service
This week, YSA recognized 16-year-old Benjamin Mack-Jackson of Clermont, Florida as an Everyday Young Hero for his work with the WWII Veterans History Project. Mack-Jackson’s work has had a huge impact on his community and has been expanding across the United States. As a teenager, he has dedicated a significant part of his life to educating his generation, and future generations not just about WWII, but about history, veterans, compassion, generosity, bravery, and giving back. - January 17, 2019 - WWII Veterans History Project
Timucuan Parks Foundation Has Added Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
Katie Mitura and Kathy Stark have joined the board of directors. - December 28, 2018 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
Timucuan Parks Foundation Presents Awards to Supporters of Preservation Parks
Awards presented during the 26th Annual Environmental Awards Ceremony. - December 27, 2018 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
Renowned "Dog Artist" Skip Hartzell Exhibiting at Art Palm Beach January 16-20, 2019
The artist is showcasing his beloved canine charcoal drawings, oil paintings, works on paper and four-legged sculptures for both art lovers and dog lovers to enjoy at the 22nd Edition of Art Palm Beach during Palm Beach Art Week. - December 26, 2018 - Miami Art Scene™
Patagonia Camp Recognized as One of the Top Resorts in Chile by Condé Nast Travelers
Patagonia Camp, Chile’s “glamping” destination, has been included in this year’s Condé Nast Traveler’s 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Located in the bucket-list destination of Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia Camp came in at number 13 in the... - October 31, 2018 - Patagonia Camp
Vietnam Women's Memorial to Commemorate 25th Anniversary
Veterans Day weekend events set to honor women veterans of the Vietnam era - October 26, 2018 - Eastern National
Murphy’s Mercantile & Co. Opens in Columbia
Murphy’s Mercantile, a new boutique gift shop in Columbia, opened its doors to locals and tourists alike. - October 19, 2018 - Murphy’s Mercantile
World Premiere of “Above and Beyond” & “The Silence”
New one-act plays from Faye Sholiton and Robert Hawkes presented by Playwrights Local beginning November 2. - October 05, 2018 - Playwrights Local
Xiomaro's Unique Photographs of George Washington's Headquarters Acquired by Library
A portfolio of fine art photographic prints of George Washington’s Headquarters has been acquired by Morristown and Morris Township Library for their North Jersey History and Genealogy Center. The photographs were selected from a collection that is on exhibit now until December 28, 2018 at... - September 17, 2018 - Xiomaro Art Studio
Grover Cleveland Inaugural Ball Celebrates New Jersey History on November 10th
The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association and The Montclair Orchestra are pleased to invite the public to an interactive and opulent ball celebrating the 1883 Inauguration of President Grover Cleveland at the Upper Montclair Women's Club in Montclair, New Jersey on Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at 6:30pm. - September 14, 2018 - Grover Cleveland Birthplace
Patagonia Camp Opens New Season with Independence Day Package
Days may be getting shorter in the U.S., but the end of the summer means the beginning of a new season for southern Chile’s unique “glamping” destination, Patagonia Camp. Located in the bucket-list destination of Torres del Paine National Park, the property opens this September... - August 23, 2018 - Patagonia Camp
Playwrights Local Announces The 4th Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival
Fourth annual free festival of plays, workshops, screenings, and special sessions on September 29 at Waterloo Arts. - August 15, 2018 - Playwrights Local
Playwrights Local of Cleveland Announces Its Summer Rally on August 12
Live theater and music, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, a silent auction, and more beginning at 3:00 pm at Nighttown. - July 13, 2018 - Playwrights Local
Playwrights Local and Dobama Theatre Announce World Premiere of "Down by Contact"
New drama about the struggles of a retired quarterback and his family from playwright Les Hunter. Directed by Dale Heinen, the world premiere production runs August 17 through September 2 at the Tudor House of the Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills. - July 11, 2018 - Playwrights Local
Ginger Rogers Festival and Museum Tour to be Held July 13-15, 2018
The Ginger Rogers Festival and museum tour will be held at three locations in Independence, Missouri July 13-15, 2018. The festival is a fundraiser for the new museum commemorating film legend Ginger Rogers' birth in 1911 at 100 W Moore Street in Independence, Missouri. - June 26, 2018 - Owens-Rogers Museum
Women’s Rights National Historical Park Celebrates July 4 with “The Diary of Theodosia Ford” - Photographs by Xiomaro
The park’s gallery is located on the second floor of its Visitor Center at 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, New York 13148, and the free exhibition runs from July 1 to August 31, 2018. Visiting hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week. A free limited edition exhibit ebook of the photographs can be downloaded at www.xiomaro.com, which includes free entry into a giveaway of the book, "The Fords of New Jersey" by Jude M. Pfister (The History Press) and a 5”x7” print from the exhibit. - June 22, 2018 - Xiomaro Art Studio
National Park Invites Public to Xiomaro's Reception and Illustrated Talk on George Washington
The museum at New Jersey’s Morristown National Historical Park invites the public to a free reception with refreshments and an illustrated artist talk on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The event celebrates the debut solo exhibition George Washington’s Headquarters:... - April 23, 2018 - Xiomaro Art Studio
Queer Cinema History to Present “Movies That Charmed” at Yellow Peril on Saturdays in April 2018
"Movies that Charmed" is presented by Emile Doll, Queer Cinema History. - April 09, 2018 - Yellow Peril Gallery
ENroute Communications Signs Patagonia Camp in Chile
"Eco-Glamp" Property Confirms Public Relations Firm as Agency of Record in the United States. - March 16, 2018 - Patagonia Camp
Charmed, Curated by Kyle Quinn, Presented by Raw Meat Collective at Yellow Peril
Explorative, Queer group show curated by Kyle Quinn, founder of Raw Meat Collective. - March 11, 2018 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Mexico Tourism: The Most Thrilling Destinations and Attractions Recommended by Koox Diving
Mexico has a wealth of popular tourism features from the sun and the beach to cuisine, architecture, cultural, and historic experiences. Take a look at modern Mexico tourism and the most thrilling destinations and attractions to visit. - March 03, 2018 - Koox Diving
“Lifetime Achievement” Awarded to Bonnie Raitt, Legendary Guitarist and Singer
The National GUITAR Museum announced that Bonnie Raitt, one of the most accomplished guitarists of the past 50 years, will receive its annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Raitt is only the eighth recipient of the award. Raitt’s musicianship spans four decades of popular music, from gritty... - February 19, 2018 - NGM
Senior Newlywed Couple to Walk 515 Miles for Charity
Newlyweds Nan O'Brien (59) & David Webb (58) will start their marriage together by making a difference. They will each walk a million steps along the Camino de Santiago on the northern coast of Spain for five charities: ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease; COPD; the International Lyme Association; Orphans International Worldwide; and the Open Doors Foundation (providing physical therapy for the disabled). - February 15, 2018 - Honeymoon Walk For Charity
TourScanner™ Launch
TourScanner aims to be the first access point to the entire catalogue of Tours & Activities available Worldwide. TourScanner, the first meta-search engine* specializing in tours and travel activities, announces the immediate launch of its consumer service online. TourScanner provides... - February 15, 2018 - TourScanner
Playwrights Local Announces 2018 Play Lab & Spring Workshops
Third annual series of new plays and free workshops presented March 17-18 at Waterloo Arts and April 6 at None Too Fragile. - February 10, 2018 - Playwrights Local
National Park Service Presents Photography Exhibition on George Washington’s Headquarters to Celebrate Presidents Day
The museum at New Jersey’s Morristown National Historical Park kicks off Presidents Day with the debut solo exhibition George Washington’s Headquarters: Photographs by Xiomáro, curated by Jude M. Pfister, D.Litt, the park’s Chief of Cultural Resources. For a free limited edition exhibit ebook of photographs visit www.xiomaro.com. - January 31, 2018 - Xiomaro Art Studio
"Snowdrops and Suffragettes" at Holme Pierrepont Hall
The stunning 16th century manor house and gardens at Holme Pierrepont Hall are once again set to open to the public, on selected days from Sunday 4th February. - January 27, 2018 - Holme Pierrepont Hall
Château de Pommard Welcomes New Assistant Winemaker
The Next Generation Winemaking Team; Château de Pommard Welcomes New Assistant Winemaker Eric Pignal - December 15, 2017 - Chateau de Pommard
Passport To Your National Parks 2018 Regional Stamp Set Now Available on eParks.com
Announcing the 2018 Regional Stamp Set, the newest addition to the annual stamp series from the popular Passport To Your National Parks program®. - November 30, 2017 - Eastern National
Exploring New Horizons: TransCultural Exchange’s 6th International Conference on Opportunities in the Arts
TransCultural Exchange announces its 6th International Conference on International Opportunities, heralded as "the single most exciting and productive art event ever experienced. A fully interactive conference structure that provided a limitless number of opportunities for artists to meet and exchange ideas with residency directors, museum curators, and other artists and arts professionals." - November 06, 2017 - TransCultural Exchange
Wowio, Inc. Acquires Restaurant and Tour Business in Arizona
Wowio appoints a new board and takes company in a new direction. - October 26, 2017 - Wowio, Inc.
Smash It, Don't Trash It, at National Pumpkin Destruction Day
The Rock Ranch, an agritourism destination in Georgia, pioneered a unique holiday - National Pumpkin Destruction Day. Each year, the Saturday after Halloween, pumpkins are destroyed for the sake of fun, and saving the planet. The Rock Ranch says, "Smash It! Don't Trash It!" - October 19, 2017 - The Rock Ranch
Art and L.O.V.E Combine for Homeless “Paint and Eat”
With intent to inspire to change the lives of the many homeless, Above Art Studios is partnering with ARM (Archangel Raphael’s Mission) to produce the first “Community Paint & Sit.” Recognizing the influx of “transitional phase” individuals in their area, these... - October 14, 2017 - Above Art Studios
Classic Folk Song Brought Back to Life in Haunting High-Tech Fashion
Centuries-Old Tale of Woe Reemerges as 3-D Halloween Prop - October 05, 2017 - Night Frights
Playwrights Local Announces Roundtable Series Development Workshop
New program of free public readings presented in two sequences in October/November 2017 and January/February 2018, all at Waterloo Arts. - October 05, 2017 - Playwrights Local
National Park Service Employees & Alumni Trust Fund Accepting Donations for Hurricane Harvey and Irma Relief Efforts
September 13, 2017— The National Park Service Employees & Alumni Trust Fund is now accepting donations to aid National Park Service and partner organization employees who have been impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Donations may be made online at www.eandaa.org through a PayPal... - September 15, 2017 - Eastern National
Vulnerable Species of Eupleridae (Fossa) Born at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve
Now 10-weeks old, the male and female pair of pups are the second group born at the Preserve in two years. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the species as “Vulnerable,” with their greatest threat in the wild coming from habitat destruction. Fossa are their own unique species, but closely related to Mongoose and meercats. - August 31, 2017 - Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
New Exhibition on Multiculturalism at Fredericton Region Museum
A new exhibition on Multiculturalism in Fredericton and Central New Brunswick along with free admission to the Museum on August 20th. - August 11, 2017 - Fredericton Region Museum
Eastern National and Passport To Your National Parks® Announce Total Solar Eclipse Cancellation Stamps
Circle the date! In honor of the all-American total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, Eastern National and Passport To Your National Parks® are excited to announce special edition “Time-of-Totality” cancellation stamps. These cancellations will be available at the following 19... - August 08, 2017 - Eastern National
Here, Where the Tweets Turn Into Pearls by Andrew Paul Woolbright at Yellow Peril
As representations of figures transformed into monsters of love, the Shrinebeasts in 'Here, where the tweets turn into pearls' utilize bathos, heroic history painting, and the visual language of romanticism as guidance to engineer a reality that reexamines a previous time through alternate reality. - August 08, 2017 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Exhibit - The Courageous: Our Heroes
The Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago (UNM) will open a travelling exhibition from Ukraine The Courageous: Our Heroes to mark the Independence Day of Ukraine. An unprecedented exhibition and first time collaborative project with the Heavenly Hundred Heroes – the Revolution of Dignity Museum (Maidan Museum) in Kyiv, Ukraine and support of the Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago. - August 06, 2017 - Ukrainian National Museum
The Baseball Heritage Museum Appoints Executive Director
The Baseball Heritage Museum at League Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Gaynier as Executive Director. Gaynier is a consultant with the organization leadership firm creativechange.biz and is an experienced transitional leader for organizations seeking operational improvement and... - August 04, 2017 - Baseball Heritage Museum
Ben Brown, New Consultant for ABCreative
ABCreative has been helping customers create the perfect park and playground since 1993 by offering a full line of play equipment, shelters, shade systems, safety surfacing and site amenities. - July 29, 2017 - ABCreative