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CascadiaNow! Breaks Fundraising Goal in 7 Hours
CascadiaNow! (CN!) launched its Founding Membership drive on April 8 reaching the original goal of $5,000 in 7 hours, and $10,000 in the first four days. The "CascadiaNow! Founding Membership" Indiegogo campaign ends on midnight, April 30th, and CN! is confident it will at least double the roughly already 166 inaugural members. - April 19, 2015 - CascadiaNow!
Naropa University & Gaiam TV Partner on Free Global Live Stream
Parker J. Palmer, Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, will Deliver Naropa’s 2015 Graduation Speech, which will be live-streamed globally by Gaiam TV as part of an exclusive partnership between the subscription streaming TV service and Naropa University. - April 18, 2015 - Naropa University
Turning Points for Children Prepares for Annual Kids at Heart Gala
Leading social service organization to host fundraiser on April 23 at the Union League of Philadelphia. - April 17, 2015 - Turning Points for Children
Parker J. Palmer to Serve as Naropa University’s 2015 Commencement Speaker
Naropa University today announced that Parker J. Palmer, a world-renowned author and activist known for his work in education and social change, will serve as Naropa’s Commencement speaker. Palmer’s graduation speech, “Living From the Inside Out,” will include teachable moments from Parker’s extraordinary career. Naropa’s graduation will be held at Macky Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado, on May 10th, beginning at 1pm MST. - April 14, 2015 - Naropa University
2015 Miami Photo Salon Partners with Spectrum Art Fair
2015 Miami Photo Salon Festival’s main event – the Salon-, will take place at Spectrum Art Fair Miami next December 2-6 in an important area comprised by several booths. A call for entries is running now for artists & all kind of photographers to participate. - April 13, 2015 - Miami Photo Salon
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center Presents an International Art Show in North Lawndale
Unique International art show in North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Opening reception April 11 from 1-4. Music, food, art. Enter to win free art by artist from the Netherlands. 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. (2 blocks west of Kedzie pink line stop.) - April 10, 2015 - Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
LifeWalk Mission International Team Travel to Kenya
Georgia Based LifeWalk Mission International will be traveling to Nairobi, Kenya next week for its first of three scheduled Christian short-term mission trips this year. Executive Director Jerry Warren will be leading the team to work in the outlying areas of Nairobi. Because of the recent... - April 09, 2015 - LifeWalk Mission International
$1 Million Donation Will Expand Health Center at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. on 67th Street
Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. received a $1 million pledge from Cassina “Cassie” Tarsia of Oceanside, Calif., to create the “Tarsia Center,” a transcendent healing center with holistic programs designed to facilitate emotional processing, body-mind-spirit integration, and... - April 09, 2015 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Naropa University Partners with LEAPNOW
Through Naropa, LEAPNOW offers an alternative first year of college called “LEAPYEAR,” that brings together the best of international experiential learning with a program of contemplative study to prepare students to make the best use of their college careers. - April 04, 2015 - Naropa University
Vietnam Women’s Memorial Secures Its Legacy and Future with Eastern National
Diane Carlson Evans, Founder and President of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation (VWMF), is pleased to announce exciting advances in the management of programs related to the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. The Foundation’s directors selected Eastern National, an association... - April 02, 2015 - Eastern National
“Blues by the Bay” Presenting Sponsor Announced
The Heights Foundation is pleased to announce Lily & Co. Jewelry Gallery as the Title Sponsor for the Inaugural Blues by the Bay. “Blues by the Bay”, an evening of live music, excellent food and drinks, will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the... - April 01, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
The Dream Of Just One Eye - "Songs & Poems" by Kent Welton
Pandit Press has just released a new book: "The Dream Of Just One Eye - Songs & Poems" by Kent Welton "This is a delightful look inside of a prolific songwriter. The work covers social themes, love, angst, beauty, politics and death in nearly two hundred pieces. It is a fun romp... - March 31, 2015 - Pandit Press
Texans for Immigration Reduction & Enforcement Presents Luis Pozzolo in Houston on April 21st
Born in South America in the middle of the chaos of domestic terrorism, Luis grew up under a dictatorial regime, witnessed the rebirth of democracy and its sunset as it was brutally transformed into socialism. As a legal immigrant and US citizen, Luis is uniquely qualified to present the importance of legal immigration and the impact of illegal immigration on our nation. - March 29, 2015 - Texans For Immigration Reduction & Enforcement
Dan Signor Project to Headline Concert to Benefit The Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled
The Dan Signor Project will headline this spring’s “Alive in the World” Concert benefiting The Foundation for The Developmentally Disabled. The concert and auction event is presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA) and will be held at Alto Live Jazz... - March 28, 2015 - Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA)
Richmond Sesquicentennial Emancipation Time Capsule
On the eve of the 150th anniversary of the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in collaboration with the Richmond Public Library and The Center for African American Genealogical Research, Inc. (CAAGRI) have embarked on a historic venture... - March 24, 2015 - Center for African American Genealogical Research, Inc.
Cassini Terrestrial MOVA® Globe Wins Luxury Gift of the Year Award
The all-new Cassini Terrestrial MOVA Globe designed by MOVA International is named the winner of Giftware Association’s Gift of the Year 2015 in the Luxury Goods category. The annual Gift of the Year event is the UK’s largest annual competition for the gift and home industry that... - March 22, 2015 - MOVA International
Arts Center Organizes International Conference to Promote Intercultural Dialogue
The meeting will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 7-8 August and bring together artists from 170 countries. - March 22, 2015 - Matasia Arts Center
Eastern National Announces New Partnerships with Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Hampton National Historic Site
Eastern National is proud to announce the formation of new partnerships with two national park sites, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson, New Jersey, and Hampton National Historic Site in Towson, Maryland. Eastern National will operate educational museum stores at both parks,... - March 21, 2015 - Eastern National
“Blues by the Bay” to Support The Children of Our Community
“Blues by the Bay”, an evening of live music, excellent food and drinks, will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the waterfront Sanibel home of Sandy Stilwell. Guests will enjoy samplings from Sanibel’s finest restaurants including Bailey’s,... - March 20, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Neighborhood Focused Mobile App Brings New York City Community Together
Morningside Heights NYC is a community of more than 30,000 students and New Yorkers living in one of the Manhattan's most beautiful neighborhoods. The new neighborhood mobile app helps tourists and long-timers alike enjoy the hundreds of sites, restaurants, and performance spaces within walking distance. - March 19, 2015 - Morningside Area Alliance
Denver Nonprofit, Gwen Stefani, Urban Decay Unite for Women: Urban Decay Taps Stefani, Denver’s Karen Sugar in Initiative for Global Women’s Rights
Karen Sugar, founder of Denver-based Women's Global Empowerment Fund, will be teaming up with recording artist Gwen Stefani and cosmetics manufacturer, Urban Decay, to promote women's empowerment around the globe. - March 18, 2015 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
Eastern National Announces 2014 Award Winners
Annual Awards Highlight Excellence in Performance and Partnership - March 18, 2015 - Eastern National
Irish Cultural Evening to Select Young Female Ambassador to Represent North Carolina in Ireland at International Event
On March 21, the North Carolina Rose Centre will present the North Carolina Rose of Tralee Selection, and evening of Irish music and culture promoting the global Irish community. One dynamic young Irish-American woman will be chosen out of 10 eligible candidates from across the state to represent North Carolina in the Rose of Tralee, one of Ireland's longest running cultural festivals. - March 09, 2015 - North Carolina Rose Centre
Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC Presents Après un Rêve (After a Dream)
Melodia, New York's premier women's choir, led by Artistic Director Cynthia Powell, celebrates the spring with a collection of French and American choral classics. Two concerts Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, 2015 in New York City. - March 08, 2015 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC Announces 2015 Women Composer Commissioning Program Competition
Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC announces its third Women Composers Commission Competition, an open invitation to U.S.-based women composers of any musical background to apply for a commission opportunity to create a new work for Melodia and women’s voices. A commission fee of $2,000 will be awarded. - March 08, 2015 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
Asolo Guild Announces Spring 2015 Events
Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild in Sarasota, Florida looks forward to an active spring 2015 season. - March 08, 2015 - Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild
The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs Present 2nd Annual LionFish Fest – Feast on the Beast
The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs are hosting the 2nd Annual “Lionfish Fest – Feast on the Beast.” On Sunday, March 29 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, the public is invited to join celebrated local chefs that will present a unique twist on Florida fare... - March 08, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Go Girl Travel Network Launches First-Ever Membership Program
Go Girl Travel Network has announced the launch of their first-ever membership program for female travelers around the world. - March 07, 2015 - Go Girl Travel Network
ChildrenSong of New Jersey to Hold Japanese Cultural Event
This is a cultural event for children in the South Jersey area. - March 07, 2015 - ChildrenSong of New Jersey
Gasparilla Music Festival Rocks Locally, Acts Globally
Carbon offsets, composting and bike valet round out the sustainability initiatives that are making a measurable impact. - March 04, 2015 - Gasparilla Music Festival
Hundreds of Original Quilts at Dallas Quilt Show at Market Hall March 13-15
Quilter's Guild of Dallas presents its annual Quilt Show at Dallas Market Hall, March 13-15, featuring 400 judged quilt entries, 3 special exhibits, guest lectures, and 130 vendors. The theme for the show is "Funny Quilts." - March 04, 2015 - Quilters Guild of Dallas
Eastern National Announces Third Book in Civil War Series, "Asians and Pacific Islanders and the Civil War"
Eastern National is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, "Asians and Pacific Islanders and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook." The book is the third book in a series of official National Park Service Handbooks that profile the contributions of ethnic... - March 01, 2015 - Eastern National
DancEnlight Presents “Lines Beyond Form”
DancEnlight, a professional not for profit modern dance company, is proud to present the 2015 world premiere of "Lines Beyond Form" in the Hartford, CT area. Paul Klee’s metaphor, “A line is a dot that went for a walk” provides fuel for an artistic journey that tantalizes the imagination and challenges the limits of movement. - February 28, 2015 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Become That Laydee Has Just Launched - www.BecomethatLaydee.com
Become that Laydee is a website like no other. Feminism meets etiquette on an online platform that allows women to inform themselves so they can transform into three dimensional women. The counsellor and contributing writer, Natalia, will soon be offering counselling services to those who prefer online counselling rather than face-to-face counselling. Online coaching and articles for women of all ages, helping them to carry themselves in a manner that is intelligent and forward thinking. - February 27, 2015 - BecomethatLaydee
Seventh Annual "Love Your Neighbor" Raises $250,000 for The Heights Foundation and the Heights Center
“Love Your Neighbor,” an annual event benefiting The Heights Foundation, raised $250,000 for School Success programs for at-risk kids in Harlem Heights. The event was held at the Gulf Harbour home of Richard Neslund and co-hosted by Cheryl and Dave Copham. - February 25, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Eastern National Announces New Creative Director
Chief Operating Officer Kevin Kissling announced that Jason Scarpello has been selected as Creative Director for Eastern National. The Creative Director, a newly created position, will be responsible for Eastern National’s design, product development, marketing, e-commerce, and publishing... - February 05, 2015 - Eastern National
Unique Rug Event Coming to North Dallas
Fair & Square Imports, a fair trade shop in downtown McKinney, is hosting a Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event March 19-22 that aims to change the way rugs are made and sold, featuring rugs that provide opportunity and security directly to adult artisans. - February 03, 2015 - Fair & Square Imports
Mayor of Stamford, CT & Rep. Caroline Simmons to Attend United Jewish Federation: Super Sunday Fundraising Event February 1, 2015
United Jewish Federation’s Annual Super Sunday Event to take place February 1, 2015. To Attend: Honorable Mayor David Martin of Stamford & 144th District State Representative Caroline Simmons. - January 28, 2015 - UJF
US Girl Scouts in Paris Help Girls Around the World to Think About Peace
As part of World Thinking Day 2015, USA Girl Scouts Overseas in Paris is reintroducing their Paris Peace Patch in response to the recent tragic events that have taken place in Paris. - January 28, 2015 - USA Girl Scouts Overseas Paris
Phase 1-Outdoor Park & Fitness Trail Completion Celebration at Wellness Center
Announcing a celebration event for the completion of Phase 1 of an Outdoor Park and Fitness Trail at the Wellness Center located at the Historic LAC+USC Hospital Campus. This effort converted a bleak concrete area surrounding the hospital into a beautiful setting for enjoying nature and encouraging exercise. - January 24, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
Sip & Dip: a Wine and Food Tasting Community Event
The newly formed Southeast Queens Chamber of Commerce is serving up a fun business card exchange for professionals and business owners in Queens and beyond. Sip some local wine and dip into some of the most tantalizing, eclectic foods of Southeast Queens. - January 17, 2015 - Southeast Queens Chamber of Commerce Inc
Artlightenment 7th Annual Art Show and Film Festival Scheduled for 2015
The annual Artlightenment Festival has just announced the dates of the 2015 festival for Nov 12-14. - January 17, 2015 - Artlightenment
National Organization of Italian American Women Honors Three Wise Women at Providence Epiphany Fundraiser
This year, NOIAW will celebrate the achievements of Vittoria Pacifico-DeBenedictis, President of St. Mary’s Academy – Bay View, Lisa Silvestro Holley, Esq., Deputy Personnel Administrator for Labor Relations for the State of Rhode Island and Diana Franchitto, President and CEO of Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island. - January 14, 2015 - National Organization of Italian American Women
Stories of Hope & Freedom Upcoming Documentary on Sex Trafficking in the U.S.
Executive Produced and Narrated by Natalie Grant, In Plain Sight: Stories of Hope and Freedom features six modern-day abolitionists as they fight sex trafficking across America. A free* screening is scheduled Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 6:30pm Marcus Majestic Cinema. It will be followed up by a time of Q & A with State Representative LaTonya Johnson, a survivor, and others. - January 08, 2015 - Redeem and Restore Center
WasTheWord.com is New Christian Social Networking Community Website
WasTheWord.com Announces Launch, New Social Networking Website for Christians Seeking to Connect, Interact. - January 08, 2015 - WasTheWord.com
“Love Your Neighbor” to Support The Heights Foundation
“Love Your Neighbor,” an annual event featuring Norman Love Confections and Mark Loren Designs, will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the riverfront Gulf Harbour home of Richard Neslund. Guests will enjoy fine wine and spirits and an assortment of... - January 07, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Eastern National Announces New Director of Retail
Chief Operating Officer Kevin Kissling announced that Megan M. Cartwright has been selected as Director of Retail for Eastern National. The Director of Retail, a newly created position, will be responsible for the day-to-day retail operations of Eastern National, sales training, inventory... - January 07, 2015 - Eastern National
The National Organization of Italian American Women Honors Three Wise Women at January 9 Epiphany Celebration in NYC
NOIAW's annual Epiphany Celebration on January 9 at the Columbus Citizens Foundation Townhouse in NYC honors Rosemary Maggiore of Crain's New York Business; Donna Rapaccioli, Ph.D. of the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University; and Roma Torre of NY1 News. - January 04, 2015 - National Organization of Italian American Women
SPI Study Abroad Extends Early Deadline to January 10, 2015
Leading quality provider of high school study abroad programs announces plans to extend the early enrollment deadline for 2014-2015 summer program applicants. - January 02, 2015 - SPI Study Abroad
YMA Gift Benefits Special Needs Kids in the Mahoning Valley
Special needs kids benefit from recent Youngstown Music Awards event. - December 30, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition