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Art About Time
"Time Frames Marking Time," a multi-media exhibition curated by Elisa Decker and Barbara Lubliner, features the work of 19 artists who engage time as a palpable presence. - June 03, 2014 - Barbara Lubliner Studio
LuthierBuilt.net Marks 9 Months Connecting Musicians and Artisans
LuthierBuilt.net has now been connecting discerning players with musical instrument artisans and their work for 9 months. - June 02, 2014 - LuthierBuilt.net
The Heights Foundation Receives Grant from Foulds Foundation
The Claiborne and Ned Foulds Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to The Heights Foundation to purchase lighting equipment for the performing arts hall at The Heights Center. “One of the goals of The Heights Foundation is to foster the benefits of consistent, inclusive access to the... - May 31, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Barcham Books to Give Away Celia Conrad's "A Model Murder" 5/31-6/2/14 as Amazon KDP Select E-Book: in Hostess Clubs and Law Firms, No One Can Hear You Scream.
Interview with "tough little cookie" Celia Conrad: The British author speaks out on abuse of women in male dominated hostess clubs and law firms, and endorses the Barcham Books launch of "A Model Murder” as a free e-book via KDP Giveaway 5/31-6/2/14. - May 28, 2014 - Barcham Books
Family Ponding at the Larchmont Reservoir with Sheldrake Environmental Center
Family fun with Sheldrake on June 1st. Join Sheldrake and look to see who is living in in their local pond. Come help Sheldrake welcome the much awaited warm weather. - May 17, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Three New Publications Produced by Eastern National
Three new publications highlighting three distinctly different National Park Service Sites have been produced by Eastern National: "Independence: The Park in Pictures," "Minuteman Missile National Historic Site," and "Upper Delaware in Verse and... - May 11, 2014 - Eastern National
#BringBackOurGirlsTC Vigil and March
Several hundred local activists and concerned community members are expected to gather at the Lake and Marshall Bridge to show support for the over 200 girls kidnapped on April 16, 2014 in Nigeria. The local groups organized under #BringBackOurGirlsTC. Tonight’s vigil/march is the first of... - May 09, 2014 - #BringBackOurGirlsTC
Arts + Business Council to Honor The Resource Exchange & Revolution Recovery at Awards Celebration
The Arts + Business Council of Greater Philadelphia honors the Resource Exchange and Revolution Recovery on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at their annual Awards Celebration. - May 08, 2014 - Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Deep Forest Gallery & design studio Announces Grand Opening Gala "Driven by Nature"
The Deep Forest Gallery & design studio is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new home - a street level, unique indoor and outdoor gallery located at 404 Southwestern Blvd., in Coppell, Texas. To celebrate this magical event, the Deep Forest Gallery & Design Studio is pleased to... - May 05, 2014 - Deep Forest Gallery & design studio
Play for Peace 2014 Certified Trainer Online Course Announced
Play for Peace is kicking off its annual Certified Trainer online course in May, there are 2 modules available running from 13th May to 10th June, 2014. - May 05, 2014 - Play for Peace
Eastern National Announces 2013 Award Winners
Annual Awards Highlight Excellence in Performance and Partnership - May 03, 2014 - Eastern National
Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC Will Host a Series of Comprehensive Grant Proposal Development and Readiness Workshops in Southwest Florida
Kirk's Consulting Services of Fort Myers, FL will offer a comprehensive summer series of grant proposal development and grant funding research workshops for community and faith-based organizations and the general public in Southwest Florida. These workshops will teach specific skills needed to find and successfully secure grant funding, and will educate and empower staff and volunteers to aid in improving their organizations and communities likelihood of success. - April 30, 2014 - Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's Sixth Annual Summer Conference
The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center is thrilled for its Sixth Annual Summer Conference for promoting strong and safe Tribal communities hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida on June 3-5, 2014. - April 30, 2014 - Native Learning Center
Operatic Soprano Rochelle Small Clifford and Imani Winds Founder Valerie Coleman Pair to Compose Classical Songs for Their Freedmen Ancestors of the 5 Civilized Tribes
Two New York based classical musicians, Rochelle Small Clifford and Valerie Coleman, have collaborated to compose a groundbreaking new song cycle, From Tears to Triumph (Life Beyond the Dawes Rolls) which pays homage to the Freedman of the Five Civilized Tribes, and their larger-than-life heroic ancestors who survived the Trail of Tears to settle Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. Rochelle will be debuting these songs in Wichita, KS on May 4th. - April 27, 2014 - Rochelle Small Clifford
Childhelp Honors Beverly Cohen at Woman of the World Luncheon and Fashion Show
In celebration of its 55th anniversary, Childhelp will honor Beverly Cohen of the Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel, with the Woman of the World Award. Shaun Robinson, TV Host and anchor of Access Hollywood will host the day’s events and presentation ceremony. - April 26, 2014 - Childhelp
New Organization Helps Black Professionals Meet Each Other for Fun Activities Like Biking, Dancing, Cards, Movies, Etc.
Black professionals who are looking for fun things to do with other like-minded people now have a new resource called the "Black Achiever" network (www.BlackAchiever.net) Black Achiever was started in 2012 to help Black professionals meet each other for fun activities. Membership is open... - April 25, 2014 - Black Achiever
CreativeBridge Coalition Hosts Second Fundraiser to Benefit Music-Based Programs for Kids
CreativeBridge Coalition (CBC) will host a “LUV IN” fundraising event featuring the area’s rock bands of the 1960s, on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 3-6 p.m. The event, benefiting children’s music-based programs, will take place at the Fireplace Restaurant & Lounge located at... - April 25, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition
CultureHaus Brings Light to Life with Banner 2014: Art of Light
CultureHaus, the young professionals group for the Denver Art Museum, will host its annual fundraiser, Banner: Art of Light, on Saturday, May 10, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Battery 621, 621 Kalamath St. - April 24, 2014 - CultureHaus
Special Invitation: the Iranian American Community of Arizona is Pleased to Present Mayor Rudy Giuliani at Their Symposium on the Threat of a Nuclear Iran
Invitation for upcoming event at the end of the week. - April 22, 2014 - Iranian American Community of Arizona
Long River Press to Publish "China: The Big Lie?, the Freakonomics for China Watchers."
Long River Press, an imprint of Sinomedia International Group, will publish "China: The Big Lie?" by Mario Cavolo in Spring 2014. For more than a decade a small but increasingly vocal minority of television pundits and economists have been predicting Chinese economic collapse. Thus far... - April 22, 2014 - Sinomedia International Group
Introducing Indigo Tongues by Iyalode Productions
Featuring Dynamic Personalities from Africa and the Diaspora - April 21, 2014 - WOCAF Festival
Mosaic Arts International 2014 Opens April 24, 2014 at Williams Tower Gallery, Houston, TX
SAMA’s annual juried art show, Mosaic Arts International (MAI), will be presented next week at Williams Tower Gallery in Houston, Texas. The exhibition offers a rare and enriching opportunity to experience, in person, the unique texture and diversity of the best of contemporary mosaic art, an art form that is so rich and compelling that it is often difficult to capture the full essence in a photograph. - April 21, 2014 - Society of American Mosaic Artists
Chaparral MusicFest Announces 2014 Summer Music Workshops in Prescott
Chaparral MusicFest in beautiful Prescott, AZ presents educational workshops for youths-seniors and engaging performances free to the community. 2014 events include Chamber Music Workshop, Composition Workshop, Youth Choral Workshop, Percussion Workshop, Suzuki Academy Schedule and registration are... - April 20, 2014 - Chaparral Arts.
The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs Present LionFish Fest – Feast on the Beast
The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs are hosting “Lionfish Fest – Feast on the Beast.” On Sunday, May 4 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, the public is invited to join celebrated local chefs that will present a unique twist on Florida fare – delectable... - April 19, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Punk Rocker Turned Symphonist Pitches Online to Raise Funds Independently
Nathan Felix, former punk rocker and now self-taught symphonist, turns to alternative funding sources for his latest grandiose recording, Neon Heaven, a choral symphony sung in Medieval Latin. With just 3 weeks to fund, the process is testing both the online fundraising model and the composer’s nerves. - April 17, 2014 - Nathan Felix
The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center Announce New Members to Board of Directors
The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, non-profit organizations that work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood, announced that four new members have been selected to serve on the Board of Directors. The new members are Tracie Bagans, Cindie Barker,... - April 15, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
SPI Study Abroad Announces Final Deadline of April 15, 2014
Leading high school study abroad provider announces final enrollment deadline for summer language immersion programs. - April 12, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
Uncharitable Featuring Dan Pallotta
Dan Pallotta, social entrepreneur and expert in nonprofit innovation, comes to Philadelphia on April 23rd. - April 11, 2014 - Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Blue Coyote Sanibel Sunday Blues to Benefit The Heights Center
Great food and music will be served up at The Heights Foundation’s Sunday Blues hosted by The Blue Coyote Supper Club on Sanibel, Sunday, April 27 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Musicians Randy Thomas, Danny Shepard and Doug Molloy will entertain guests and Jake, Elwood and friends will make... - April 09, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
2014 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
The 2014 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival will highlight Japanese American culture and foods. - April 08, 2014 - Sakura Matsuri Inc.
Crowdsourcing Initiative Launched by Eastern National for Book Profiling the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Eastern National is proud to announce a new crowdsourcing initiative through the popular website Kickstarter.com, to fund a new edition of the only National Park Service publication that profiles the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. If the project is fully funded, Eastern National... - April 05, 2014 - Eastern National
Broadway Artists Connection OPEN MIC & Mingle
Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know. And with the entertainment industry, that saying can definitely prove true, as indicated by the glowing success of the Broadway Artists Connection and their social events. The next highlight of BAC’s upcoming event series will take... - April 03, 2014 - Broadway Artists Connection
City Leaders on Record: Blacks Are Endangered Species – Youth Rally Planned
Rochester Pastors are raising their voices against abortion in an effort to alert the Black and Hispanic communities to the reality that they have become an endangered species. An educational Youth Rally is planned for April 16. - April 02, 2014 - AmINotAChild
The Heights Foundation Receives Donation for Performing Arts Hall Sound Equipment
Georganne and Cliff Williams have made a $25,000 donation to The Heights Foundation to purchase sound equipment for the performing arts hall at The Heights Center. “The Heights Center is available to residents of the neighborhood, as well as the broad community for dance, drama, and music... - April 01, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
YPW Camps Offer More Than Twenty Unique Youth Summer Workshops
Camp options in Spanish, Mandarin, art, science and technology offer stimulating 2014 summer camp experience for youth in Austin, Texas. - March 29, 2014 - Young Peoples Workshops
Lee Daniels – Director, Producer & Philadelphia Native – to Receive Artistic Excellence Award at the 2014 Arts & Business Council Awards Celebration
Director & Producer Lee Daniels will receive the Anne d’Harnoncourt Award for Artistic Excellence at the May 13 Arts & Business Council Award Celebration. - March 28, 2014 - Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Kilnopening.edu 2014: California Ceramic Academia April 12, 2014 – June 1, 2014
The American Museum of Ceramic Art presents Kilnopening.edu 2014, a biennial exhibition featuring ceramic work from California college/university professors and students throughout California. Three supporting exhibitions also on view - Palm Prints: Jamie Bardsley, Emerging Artists: High School Exhibition, and Big Fish Small Pot: Sixth International Small Teapot Competition. Programing during exhibition includes a lecture on May 10, 7:00pm by Tanya Batura and Free Family Day on May 24, 1-4pm. - March 26, 2014 - American Museum of Ceramic Art
Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC Presents “The Poet’s Song”
Celebrating Shakespeare 450 and great poetry set to great music and the World Premiere of “Full Fathom Five” composed by Errollyn Wallen. - March 22, 2014 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
SPI Study Abroad Announces April 15, 2014 Application Deadline for Summer High School Immersion Programs
Leading high school study abroad provider announced the final application deadline for its summer language immersion and global leadership programs. - March 22, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
Mama Foundation for the Arts Presents ALIVE! A Musical Celebration of a Generation
The new musical ALIVE! features a company of performers age 55 and over, with a unique blend of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop music. ALIVE! runs March 8, 2014 through June 14, 2014 at the Dempsey Theater, located at 127 W 127th Street in Harlem, NYC. - March 20, 2014 - Mama Foundation for the Arts
The Heights Foundation Receives $24,000 Grant from Local Rotarians
Six local Rotary Clubs teamed up to donate $24,000 to The Heights Foundation to purchase industrial kitchen equipment for The Heights Culinary Center. The Rotary Clubs of Sanibel-Captiva, Fort Myers, Fort Myers South, Estero, Bonita Springs Sunrise and Fort Myers Sunrise each contributed $2,200 and the Rotary District 6960 provided matching funds. - March 18, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
SPI Study Abroad Announces Extended Application Deadline for Summer High School Immersion Programs
Leading high school study abroad provider enters extended application deadline period for its summer language immersion and global leadership programs - March 15, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
A’ International Interior Design Awards 2014 – Call for Nominations
The World’s most outstanding interior design work will be recognized at the 4th Annual International A’ Interior Design Awards. - March 14, 2014 - A' Design Award & Competition
Ice Cycle is a Project to Return an Iceberg to Greenland Cube by Cube. It is Launching on Rocket Hub.
Ice Cycle is an enterprise designed by Robert Welkie to respond to one of the most immediate and dramatic catastrophes associated with global climate change, the melting of the Greenland ice sheet, the once vast inland ice or Sermersuag that at one point covered 80% of Greenland. The first phase of Ice Cycle has launched as a Fractured Atlas fiscally sponsored project on the crowd funding platform RocketHub. http://www.rockethub.com/projects/39846-ice-cycle . - March 14, 2014 - Ice Cycle
Kathryn Kelly Inducted Into Bishop Verot Catholic High School Alumni Hall of Fame
Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation was recently inducted into The Bishop Verot Catholic High School Alumni Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors graduates of Bishop Verot who are academically accomplished scholars, spiritual and faith-based people and leaders committed to... - March 14, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Inaugural Dream Big Benefit Award Show, Central Florida's Got Talent, Showcasing Florida's Rising Stars while Enriching Lives of Children with Special Needs
Dream Big is auditioning Florida's most promising performers on May 17th at the Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando for it's inaugural Central Florida's Got Talent Benefit Show. Audition, Learn about their Mission, Attend the Event and help raise awareness and funding for Central Florida families and their children with varying exceptionalities. - March 10, 2014 - Dream Big, Inc.
Charlie Ingram Elected Chairman of the Board of The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center
Charlie Ingram was elected Chairman of the Board of The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center. - March 08, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
National Parks Photos Sought
Eastern National is seeking submissions of photographs of all 401 national park sites in America. These images will be used in a variety of projects including a special Passport To Your National Parks publication that will showcase the beauty and history found in each of America’s... - March 08, 2014 - Eastern National
The Faram Research Foundation Discovers a 26,000+ Year Old Science Which is Destined to Change History
Touted to change world history forever, the ancient science named "Geoglyphology", by The Faram Research Foundation, will revolutionize Archaeology. - March 07, 2014 - The Faram Foundation
The Heights Center Presents Nashville Songwriters on Stage March 25
The Heights Center presents Nashville Songwriters on Stage Tuesday, March 25 at the Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. Three highly accomplished hit songwriters will perform their popular compositions and tell the stories behind them. The evening will feature the famous Gordon Kennedy (Change... - March 07, 2014 - The Heights Foundation