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Jacksonville's Annual Great Latke Fry
Jacksonville’s Annual Latke Frying Competition – The Great Latke Fry is scheduled for 6pm on the First Night of Chanukah, Wednesday Night Nov. 27 at Chabad of Southside. - November 01, 2013 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
Poetry Teachers NYC Gathers National Artists for Nov. 16 Performance at Pomegranate Gallery
Poetry Teachers NYC gathers poets and artists from across the country for a cross-genre performance on Saturday, Nov. 16th at the Pomegranate Gallery in NYC. - October 28, 2013 - Poetry Teachers NYC
Songs for Junior Rangers Earns a Silver Award from NAPPA
The Songs for Junior Rangers CD, produced by the National Park Service, has been named a 2013 National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) Silver winner, for quality, innovation, entertainment and educational value. For more than 20 years, the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) has... - October 27, 2013 - Eastern National
Iconic Denver Halloween Event Announces Profits Will Go to Charity
"Paranormal Palace," Denver's biggest Halloween event, will donate profits from the event to the Women's Global Empowerment Fund, a non-profit that empowers women and families in northern Uganda and Haiti through microfinance, educational and leadership development programs. - October 24, 2013 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
Childhelp Help Announces Wonderland 2013
Childhelp 10th annual Wonderland Luncheon, Boutique & Auction will be help on December 9, 2013 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter efforts to defeat child abuse and neglect. - October 23, 2013 - Childhelp
Inspire! Charitable Foundation Announces the Inspire! Arts Film Festival 2014 Call for Entries
Inspire! Arts Film Festival recognizes filmmakers of all ages and of all abilities who create and inspire Inclusion in their filmmaking cast, crew, or subject matter. - October 19, 2013 - Inspire Charitable Foundation
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Planned for Emerald Necklace Tot Park and Trail at Newly Renovated Pixley Park in City of Maywood
October 23rd from 10am-11am, Amigos de los Rios, the City of Maywood, and First5LA and Supervisor Gloria Molina–County First District invite the local community to attend a Ribbon Cutting “Re-Opening Ceremony” of Pixley “Bunny” Park, Maywood, CA. - October 17, 2013 - Amigos de los Rios
Renown Russian Director, Aleksey Burago Takes NY Audience by Storm in the New Rendition of Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov
After an acclaimed and sold-out run of Anton Chekhov's rarely produced short stories, award-wining Russian director Aleksey Burago returns with Uncle Vanya, one of the most beloved comedies in the Russian repertoire. Uncle Vanya runs from Oct. 29 through Nov. 20, 2013, Tues, Weds, Thurs & Sat at 8pm, and Sundays at 7PM at the Stanton Street Shul. - October 16, 2013 - Russian Arts Theater and Studio
SHIFT::Tech to Award $25k to Develop Mobile App in Armenia
Non-profit organization ONEArmenia is shifting the landscape of Armenia once again. SHIFT: Culture, launched in the spring, invited the global community at large to pitch their wildest idea for reinventing an aspect of the Armenian arts. On their 1-year anniversary they’ve launched... - October 16, 2013 - ONEArmenia
SAMA Founding Member and President Emeritus Continues to Pave the Way for American Mosaic Art: American Mosaic Art Enters Permanent Collection of Italian Art Museum
SAMA is very proud to share the news that Sonia King’s mosaic artwork Depthfinder has been acquired by the Museo d’Arte della città di Ravenna (MAR). It is the first mosaic by an American included in the MAR’s permanent collection of contemporary mosaic art. King’s... - October 02, 2013 - Society of American Mosaic Artists
Vokalensemblet Skrik Turns Ylvis Hit "The Fox" Into 8 Part A Cappella Choral
Vokalensemblet Skrik of Ylvis’ hometown Bergen has contributed to the phenomenon with an eight part a cappella choral version of the hit single. The arrangement was made especially for Vokalensemblet Skrik by conductor Jon Flydal Blichfeldt. Skrik performed “The Fox” for the first time at Logen Theatre in Bergen, Norway on Wednesday September 25th during a performance commissioned by the Norwegian Humanist Association. A music video based on the performance is now available on YouTube. - September 29, 2013 - Vokalensemblet Skrik
Artlightenment 5th Annual Festival to Take Place this Fall
The annual Artlightenment Festival is set to take place November 14-16th at the Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre in Nashville, Tennessee. - September 28, 2013 - Artlightenment
Side Project Inc. Makes Donation to the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania
On Wednesday, September 24, Side Project Inc. staff and volunteers, Adam Casugrove, Jeffrey Fromknecht, Chelsea Banks, David Brown, Anne Fromknecht and Lauren Arnita gathered to present a donation of $1,750 to the Animal Rescue League of Western PA. Ann Yeager of the Animal Rescue League, accepted... - September 27, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Heights Foundation Seeks Donations for Thanksgiving Outreach
The Heights Foundation is seeking organizations and individuals to participate in the Bountiful Blessings Thanksgiving outreach. Since 1999, the program has helped families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood make a traditional Thanksgiving meal to share with their families. Donations can be dropped off Thursday, November 21. The outreach event will be held on Sunday, November 24. - September 27, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
The Tribune Newspaper Launches The McCabe Project
Bahamas' Leading Daily Launces New Campaign to Address the Country's Rising Crime Rate. - September 24, 2013 - McCabe Project
Steps to Independence Holds Fourth Annual 5K
Sunday September 15, 2013, marked Steps to Independence’s fourth annual 5k run/walk fundraiser. Steps to Independence is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides conductive education for children with motor disabilities. Their mission is to help their students achieve physical, social, and... - September 19, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Ean Williams Sets Template for Aspiring Fashion Designers
The designer whose name and label both are synonymous with impeccable style, spectacular elegance and worldly sophistication, Ean Williams sets the template for other aspiring fashion designers. Williams realized his penchant for fashion early in life. The proud father of now three boys, he... - September 15, 2013 - DC Fashion Week
Popular American Music Showcased in Fort Bend Symphony's Season-Opener
Join the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra for American standards, folk tunes, Broadway favorites and more as it raises the curtain on its 22nd season. - September 14, 2013 - Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra
Awake After Two Decades of Slumber
Fourteen years of groundbreaking work and thousands of photographs have laid dormant for two decades... until now. - September 14, 2013 - The Ted Spagna Project
The Heights Center Presents Chefs in Shorts on October 3
The Harlem Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center kicks off its inaugural Culinary Series with Chefs in Shorts on Thursday, October 3 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. The area’s finest chefs will present fun, funky Floribbean fare to benefit... - September 14, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
Lebanon Business Network Connects Millions of Lebanese Professionals Worldwide
The newly revamped business platform, Lebanon Business Network, hosts a database of over 4,000 professionals and contributes to the economic growth of Lebanon and encourages solidarity among Lebanese. - September 13, 2013 - Georges N. Frem Foundation
Side Project Inc. 2013 Year in Review
August 16, 2013 marked the one-year anniversary of the founding of Side Project Inc. by its President Jeff Fromknecht. Side Project is a nonprofit corporation (tax-exempt status pending) with offices in West Palm Beach, FL and Pittsburgh, PA. Its goal is to support community oriented organizations,... - September 12, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Senator Bill Perkins Hosts Press Conference for the African Day Parade and Festival
Senator Bill Perkins and the African Day Parade and Festival committee invites the community for a press conference announcing the 7th Annual African Day Parade and Festival. - September 10, 2013 - African Day Parade and Festival
Mahabbah Foundation Hosts Backpack Giveaway
200 Children Served on Saturday with Free Backpack Giveaway. - September 02, 2013 - Mahabbah Foundation
Film Production to Begin on the Life of the Hare Krishna Movement’s Founder, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
ISKCON Cinema, in association with the Vedic Community Foundation (VCF) will produce the Documentary Feature Film, ACHARYA—One Who Teaches by Example. - August 30, 2013 - Vedic Community Foundation, Inc
5,500 Southern Artists and Patrons Stake Claim as 1st Virtual Department Store Using Facebook Groups Option
Inspire Arts Alabama, the flagship program of Inspire Charitable Foundation is proud to stake their unverified claim as the 1st completely virtual department store, Alabama General Store (AGS), to establish itself on Facebook. When AGS’s radical new nonprofit artist outreach program united a... - August 29, 2013 - Inspire Charitable Foundation
Eastern National Publishes "Slavery in the United States: a Brief Narrative History"
Eastern National has released a new publication, "Slavery in the United States: A Brief Narrative History." This book chronicles the history of slavery, documented as early as the 18th century BCE in the Code of Hammurabi, and documents its impact on the United States, from the... - August 28, 2013 - Eastern National
Local Honey Highlights Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) Observance
Found in cupboards and pantries everywhere – honey is a staple ingredient for millions and has a special significance for the fast approaching Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashana. Honey has strong Jewish associations; its sweetness a metaphor for all things good, hence the Biblical assertion of... - August 24, 2013 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
Eastern National Announces the Opening of its Newest Educational Museum Store at the New Benjamin Franklin Museum
Eastern National is proud to announce the opening of a new educational museum store at the newly renovated Benjamin Franklin Museum, located at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The store will sell a wide variety of Franklin related commemorative items which... - August 24, 2013 - Eastern National
7th Annual African Day Parade and Festival: Our Communities. Our Progress. Our Unity
The African community in New York City host the 2013 African day Parade and Festival Celebrating, African Communities, Africa’s Progress and African Unity. - August 15, 2013 - African Day Parade and Festival
Leah Young Announces Indiegogo Campaign
Today Artist-Healer Leah Young announced the launch of her crowd funding campaign (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/project-arts-soul/x/1331402 or use short url: http://igg.me/at/artsandsoul) to open and operate an expressive arts healing studio in the community. - August 09, 2013 - Soul(Art)iculation
4th Annual St James Beanbag Toss Tourney a Huge Success
The fourth annual Saint James R. C. Church Festival Beanbag Toss tournament was held Sunday August 4 at St. James School in Wesleyville. Showcasing a field of 26 teams comprised of 52 competitors, each team played a four-game round-robin for seeding purposes followed by a single-elimination... - August 08, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Eastern National Publishes "The War of 1812: Official National Park Service Handbook"
Eastern National has released a new publication, "The War of 1812: Official National Park Service Handbook." This new book features essays by 12 prominent American and Canadian historians exploring key themes and stories of the War of 1812, from the development of Canadian and American... - August 04, 2013 - Eastern National
Eastern National and Finley-Holiday Films Team Up to Produce National Parks Video Bundle
In preparation for the upcoming centennial of the National Park Service in 2016, Eastern National is proud to announce the release of a new product bundle. It contains the popular Passport To Your National Parks® book and a new, full length video from Finley- Holiday Films, America’s... - August 01, 2013 - Eastern National
Global Dialogue Prize 2013 Award Ceremony at the Opening Day of the World Congress of Philosophy in Athens, August 4
The Global Dialogue Prize, which was introduced in 2009 as one of the world’s most significant awards for intercultural dialogue and value research, will be awarded at the opening day for the XXIII World Congress of Philosophy in Athens, August 4, 2013. The Award Committee of the Global... - July 31, 2013 - Global Dialogue Council
Amid Record Turnout, Eighth Annual Tail-GREAT Raises Over $5,000 for Western Pennsylvania Non-Profit Organizations
Side Project Inc. is proud to announce the success of their Tail-GREAT event, which was held at PNC Park on July 13. Tail-GREAT is an annual tailgate party that is now in its eighth year. The event brings together hundreds of attendees from around the country to celebrate the spirit of community... - July 29, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's Indian Housing Training Conference in Tulsa, OK
Now hosted in Tulsa, Oklahoma this four-day Indian Housing Training Conference will provide housing professionals with the tools to maintain good homes, build affordable homes, improve public safety, and provide essential building blocks to a healthy community in the heart of Indian Country. - July 25, 2013 - Native Learning Center
Black Community Members with DC Troy Davis Call for Mass Economic Boycott in the Wake of Trayvon Martin Verdict
Local Black activists and community members with DC Troy Davis are calling for a mass economic "Black Out Our Dollars" boycott to take place from August 1, 2013 until February 26, 2014. - July 23, 2013 - DC Troy Davis
Pet Adoption Event at The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center
In an effort to increase community involvement and raise awareness of animal overpopulation, The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department, will be hosting a pet adoption event. All adoption fees will be ½ off. This event... - July 21, 2013 - Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center Kerretv Online First 4-Day Webinar Series
The Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center (NLC) is excited to expand its learning opportunities on Kerretv (Creek word for "Learning") Online, their online learning environment. Take advantage of this 4-Day Webinar Series; Increasing Your Funding & Sustainability - Strategic Use of the CFDA, Acts(s) and CFR(s). - July 19, 2013 - Native Learning Center
The Cambodia Academy at Mongkol Borei Announces Plans for the 2013 School Year Kick Off Campus Tour
Yearly excursion from Siem Reap for donors and guests on October 1, 2013 to celebrate increasing enrollment, improving English proficiency and growing donor base. - July 14, 2013 - Cambodia Academy (501c3)
Pittsburgh New Works Festival Announces New Plays, New Venue, and New Format
Press release regarding the Pittsburgh New Works Festival's 23rd season including information about the plays being performed, change of performance venue, and new performance format. - July 14, 2013 - Pittsburgh New Works Festival
Premier Pan-African Ensemble L'Esprit d'Afrique Features Lazaro Galarraga on Album
Famed Cuban virtuoso Lazaro Galarraga will perform with L'Esprit d'Afrique at Zanzibar in Santa Monica, CA on Thursday, July 18th to commemorate the release of their first album, "The Spirit of Africa." - July 13, 2013 - L'Esprit d'Afrique
Eastern National Publishes "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook"
A new publication, "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook," has been published by Eastern National. A collection of essays by noted scholars and historians, this book details the Native American contributions to the American Civil War, and the effects... - July 13, 2013 - Eastern National
Matt Wallace Promoted to Director of Projects at the Heights Center in Fort Myers
The Heights Foundation announces that Matt Wallace has been promoted to the position of Director of Projects at the Heights Center, a Cultural Arts and Community Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Wallace is responsible for recruitment and coordination of volunteers, donor relations & database management, grants, event and program logistics including annual School Supply, Thanksgiving and Christmas outreaches. - July 11, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
Operation Coexist Announces Unplugged Show Raising Money for At-Risk Youth and Promoting Healing Though Music
Operation Coexist will be hosting their first ticketed event at 7 PM on Saturday, July 20th, 2013 at The Hideaway Cafe and Recording Studio in downtown St Petersburg to benefit music therapy programs in local hospitals and music programs in local school districts. - July 11, 2013 - Operation Coexist Inc.
Lee Memorial Health System Employees Spend Day of Caring at the Heights Center
Volunteers from Lee Memorial Health System selected the Heights Foundation for a United Way Day of Caring. Twenty five volunteers planted 50 coco plums around the Heights Center’s new medical clinic and started an herb garden for the culinary center. The United Way Days of Caring connects... - July 07, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
THEARC in SE Honored as One City Location of the Month
Ward 8 arts recreation campus serves as multi-purpose venue for any size film production. - July 04, 2013 - Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Zonta Club of Douglas County Installs New Officers; Group Awards $7,750 in Scholarships, Grants
The Zonta Club of Douglas County recently installed new officers for the 2013-14 term, awarded a scholarship to a high school senior and presented grants to six nonprofit groups. Marcy O’Toole, Zonta Lt. Gov. for District 12, installed the following members as club officers: Rhonda... - July 04, 2013 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
Graffiti Art Legend Chaz Bojorquez Releases Highly Anticipated Website on the Week of Independence Day
The undergound is buzzing with excitement right now. Original and iconic graffiti legend, Chaz Bojorquez has spent the last nine months with his team of diverse artists and tech savvy experts in perfecting an interactive and innovative website designed to flow all of his works, past and present to... - July 03, 2013 - Dave Tourje Studios