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Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia Appoints New Advisory Board Chair
The Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Advisory Board Chair Steven Haas, Esq., Vice Chair of the Corporate Practice Group, Cozen O’Connor. - October 06, 2012 - Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Artists from the Chicago Mosaic School Invited to Exhibit Work at Prix Picassiette in Chartres, France
Artist/faculty of the Chicago Mosaic School are honored to be representing the United States at the Prix Picassiette International Biennial Exhibition in Chartres, France. - October 05, 2012 - Society of American Mosaic Artists
Chicago to Kick Off Garifuna-American Heritage Month of Illinois This November
In 2011, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, proclaimed the month of November as Garifuna-American Heritage Month in response to a petition by Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc and members of the community. - October 04, 2012 - Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc.
Official French Delegation to Visit Tacoma
French master artists to blow glass in Museum of Glass Hot Shop. - September 30, 2012 - Tacoma - Biot Committee
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center’s Grant Researching & Proposal Writing in Indian Country Workshop in Orlando, FL
The Grant Researching & Proposal Writing in Indian Country Workshop will provided ways write grants, research grants, and seek private and federal grants. - September 28, 2012 - Native Learning Center
Denver Initiative to Illuminate Lives in Uganda
Two organizations, Nokero and the Women's Global Empowerment Fund (WGEF) are teaming up via the Juwa Initiative to provide solar powered lights for literacy participants in northern Uganda. - September 27, 2012 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
Annual Artlightenment Artist Showcase 2012 to Feature Artist Marlene Rose
The annual Artlightenment art show which occurs every November at the Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre Nashville is featuring Marlene Rose, an award-winning glass sculptor. - September 26, 2012 - Artlightenment
Dhurata's Nine Lives - from Having Nothing to Obtaining an Associate's Degree in Accounting
Dhurata Skenderi, 42, recently graduated from Bramson ORT College with an Associate's degree in Accounting. This past June, a record of nearly 400 students earned two-year associate degrees in business management, computer information systems, electronics technology, medical assistance and office... - September 25, 2012 - ORT America
Eastern National Publishes American Latinos and the Making of the United States
The compelling story of American Latino heritage in the United States from the early 19th century to today is the focus of Eastern National’s new publication, American Latinos and the Making of the United States. Authored by Yale University Professor Stephen Pitti, PhD, the book provides an... - September 20, 2012 - Eastern National
International Women’s Initiative Launches "Safe Birthing Project"
This September, the International Women’s Initiative will be launching the first phase of the "Safe Birthing Project," a program to be launched in the Amolatar District of Northern Uganda. The Safe Birthing Project is a community-based initiative that aims to contribute to efforts... - September 18, 2012 - International Women's Initiative
Dr. Elsie McKee to Talk Mission During Sept. 26 “Wednesday Night Live” at Titusville Presbyterian Church
Princeton Seminary professor raised in Congo to speak about her experiences as a missionary’s daughter and her continued advocacy in homeland. - September 15, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Dave Tourje — L.A. Aboriginal Film, Accepted Into Film Festivals Internationally
Short Film, "L.A. Aboriginal", the mini documentary by Dolce Films on the life and art of native L.A. artist Dave Tourje is being accepted into major film festivals worldwide. The film features some of his art-legend friends Chaz Bojorquez (godfather of Graffiti Art, MOCA, Vans, etc.),... - September 13, 2012 - Dave Tourje Studios
Calle San Miguel is Alive with Music
In an era of downloaded music, nothing brings more pleasure to the ear than the sweet blare of trumpets from a live Mariachi band, the operatic tenor of an estudiantina or the sheer laughter from a bouncing mojiganga. While these traditions may be fading away in other cultures, they are a thriving art form in San Miguel de Allende, an opportunity for personal expression and a reason for celebration. - September 12, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
8th Mexican and Centro America Independence Festival
The Festival will take place on Saturday, September 15, at the Warner Park, Madison, Wisconsin from 12pm to 9pm. - September 08, 2012 - COFEMEX
Huaraches Are Popular Street Food
Ask any Mexican family and they will tell you that Huaraches, which originated in Mexico City in the 1930s, satisfy both the soles and bellies of many Mexicans. Famous as both a woven Mexican sandal and a favorite antojito or snack food, these oblong shaped treasures serve up comfort in both senses. - September 08, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Artlightenment 2012 to Feature Live Theater
The Artlightenment show is picking up steam for the 2012 art and film festival with a new segment: live theater. The show is scheduled for November 7th- 11th and promises to be the most jam-packed year yet. - September 06, 2012 - Artlightenment
Mujeres en Cambio Supports Mexican Women & Youth in Education
More than 150 young women from the campo surrounding San Miguel de Allende received scholarships from Mujeres en Cambio Friday, earning their place in school and ensuring a better future for their families. Their ages ranged from 13 to 23. - August 31, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Relieve Back-to-School Stress at Sheldrake Environmental Center
Simply being in nature has a calming effect on people of all ages. Sheldrake offers plenty of opportunities for individuals and families to spend time in nature. This back-to-school season, making more trips to Sheldrake could mean making fewer trips to the doctor’s office. - August 28, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Living With Miss G by Mearene Jordan, Long-time Personal Assistant to Ava Gardner, Now Available
Living With Miss G offers rare insight into Ava Gardner's life as a silver screen star. - August 28, 2012 - Ava Gardner Museum
Ava Gardner Museum Joins Smithsonian Magazine's National Museum Day Live! Free Admission for All Participants.
On Saturday September 29, 2012, the Ava Gardner Museum will open its doors free of charge along with over 1,400 other participating venues for the eighth annual Museum Day Live! This immensely successful program, in which the Ava Gardner Museum will emulate the free admission policy of the... - August 28, 2012 - Ava Gardner Museum
Jews Really do Have Horns; Rabbi Turns Anti-Semitic Mantra Into Education Tool, Manufacturing Shofars for Jewish New Year
Seriously?! Seriously. Put a yarmulke on your head and see what kind of questions you get asked. An errant mistranslation from the Book of Exodus had Michelangelo depicting Moses with horns. The rest is history. But triceratops aside, as the Jewish New Year approaches the Jewish community braces... - August 24, 2012 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
Lint Center Celebrates Five-Year Milestone
The Lint Center for National Security Studies Continues Mission to Empower, Enhance, and Enable the Next Generation - August 10, 2012 - Lint Center for National Security Studies
SexyLittleIdeas See Increase in Readership Sparked by Best-Seller "50 Shades of Grey"
Sex blog and free literotica portals such as SexyLittleIdeas are thrilled with the increased readership and the global surge in interest in sex and sensuality, thanks to best-selling erotic novel "50 Shades of Grey." - August 10, 2012 - SexyLittleIdeas
Fourth Annual Artlightenment Art Show to Uplift the Artist
Nashville is a world-renowned music juncture. Being such, some may overlook the many other artists who dwell and thrive in Music City. - August 04, 2012 - Artlightenment
Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center is Proud to Announce the Launch of Kerretv Online
The Native Learning Center Launches its first Live Webinar On Kerretv Online, an online environment for learning. - August 03, 2012 - Native Learning Center
PG&E & San Francisco Giants Team Up to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area with “It Takes Two”
For Every Double Play Turned by the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in the Month of August, PG&E Will Donate $1,000 to BBBSBA Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), and the San Francisco Giants have teamed up to create the “It... - August 01, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Artist Resource Center Announces Short Films for One Lens Film Festival August 16
The Artist Resource Center today announced the selection of six short films to be showcased in the One Lens Film Festival scheduled Thursday, August 16 at 7 p.m. at the Arclight Cinemas in Sherman Oaks, CA. The One Lens Film Festival is designed to encourage artists to create and use films to... - July 28, 2012 - Artist Resource Center
Local Houston Restaurants Provide Fundraising for Schools and Other Non-Profits
Houston Restaurants are marketing to community groups by offering in restaurant fundraisers to local non-profits like schools, churches, and college groups to help build strong ties and give back using GroupRaise.com. - July 28, 2012 - GroupRaise.com
Eastern National Releases the Civil War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Collection Booklet
The nation was wrought with conflict 150 years ago, while the Union and Confederacy fought epic battles during the American Civil War. Over 600,000 men lost their lives in a struggle that ultimately destroyed the institution of slavery and restored the United States into one nation. Since 2011, the... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
A New Booklet Highlighting United States’ World Heritage Areas Published by Eastern National
The year 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Convention. Some 189 countries have signed on to the Convention making it perhaps the most nearly universal treaty for cultural preservation and... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Eastern National Publishes the Civil War Activity Book
More than 70 National Park Service sites help tell the story of the Civil War, from the opening shots at Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox. To help young people understand this turbulent time in our nation’s history, Eastern National has published the Civil War Activity Book,... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Support Building Bridges Between Americans of All Faiths
Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Islamic Speaker's Bureau-DFW (ISB-DFW.ORG) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to educate about Islam, Muslims, their traditions, and contributions in the context of America’s history and cultural diversity, while building relations between American Muslims and other groups. Founded in 2011, ISB-DFW achieves its mission through education and community engagement at the grassroots level. - July 24, 2012 - Islamic Speakers Bureau-DFW
Pan African Women's Day 2012 Celebrated in Los Angeles
The All African People's Revolutionary Party and its women's wing, the All African Women's Revolutionary Union is hosting "Pan African Women’s Day" (PAWD), to honor and celebrate African women across the Diaspora with a full day of educational and entertainment festivities in Los Angeles. - July 21, 2012 - Pan African Women's Day
Community Art Project Captures Bay Culture at July 28 Chesapeake Folk Festival
“Stepping Out of the Boat” is the theme of a special community art project highlighting the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) July 28 Chesapeake Folk Festival in St. Michaels, MD. The hands-on sculpture project is partially sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council, with... - July 15, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Well-Known and Loved Music and Stories Recorded Live at Firehouse
Three free performances by local violinist and storyteller Swil Kanim - July 15, 2012 - HonorWorks
Children & Adults Can Train in a Choir in Hawaii Affiliated with the Royal College of Church Music
Auditions for the Hawai'i Sacred Choir, the only choir in Hawai'i affiliated with the prestigious Royal School of Church Music, are being held this summer. Training in the RSCM tradition, instruction includes curricula and a reward system with medals and ribbons. Every section has trained leader. - July 10, 2012 - Hawaii Sacred Choir
Liu Ping Brings Her Chinese Dream to America and Beyond
San Francsico Business Women Social Networking with Liu Ping, the author of "My Chinese Dream," CEO of China Star Ltd., Former Red Guard in Culture Revolution. - July 10, 2012 - Sinomedia International Group
The Emerging New York Architects Committee Launches Exhibit Showcasing Winners of Design Ideas Competition, The Harlem Edge
Nourishing USA was chosen as the client of choice for ENYA’s design challenge to create a food and nutrition educational facility at the site of a decommissioned marine transfer station in West Harlem. - July 08, 2012 - Nourishing USA
William Gleason Sensei, Chief Instructor of Shobu Aikido of Boston, to Teach in Honolulu Hawaii
Internationally recognized Aikido instructor William Gleason will be teaching his first Hawaii workshop in Honolulu on March 23rd and 24th 2013 at the Aikido Sangenkai. - July 04, 2012 - Aikido Sangenkai
Eastern National Awarded Empowerment Grant from Motorola Mobility Foundation
Eastern National has been awarded a $15,500 Empowerment Grant from the Motorola Mobility Foundation for the Passport To Your National Parks® Android mobile phone application. The grant will assist Eastern National in the development of an Android mobile phone application which includes planning... - July 01, 2012 - Eastern National
Romberger Family Marks 259 Years in the U.S.
On July 28, Dauphin County's historic Hill Church provides a bucolic backdrop to the Romberger All-Family Reunion where friends, fun and genealogy rule. - June 30, 2012 - Romberger All-Family Reunion
Eastern National Announces the 2013 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks®... - June 30, 2012 - Eastern National
Vivid Sydney 2012 Draws Record Attendance, Investments and Global Attention
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner said Sydneysiders should celebrate the myriad success generated for the State by the recent Vivid Sydney Festival. “Initial results for the 18-‐day festival of light, music and ideas reveal Vivid Sydney... - June 21, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
Carlos Fuente Jr. Honored by Dominican Foundation
One hundred and forty friends, fans and “cigar family” members gathered at the Park Café on May 24 to honor Carlos Fuente Jr. as the Dominican Foundation’s Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient. The award was presented at the Foundation’s Inaugural Gala hosted by... - June 15, 2012 - Dominican Foundation Inc
Singing the Psalms: Annual Delaware Valley Summer Institute July 8-11
Dr. Martin Tel, editor of newly-released “Psalms for All Seasons,” the most comprehensive English language Psalter ever produced, to lead annual series at Presbyterian churches in Stockton, Lambertville, Titusville and Mt. Airy, New Jersey. - June 08, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles Announces 2012 Annual Composition Competition
American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles announces the opening of its 2012 annual composition competition. Compositions should be submitted for string trio with an optional electronic component. - June 07, 2012 - American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles
Juneteenth Cultural Festival to Provide Free Festival and Dialysis-Friendly Cooking Demo with Fresenius Medical Care Spokesman and Food Network Star, Aaron McCargo, Jr.
Release regarding 2012 Juneteenth Cultural Festival that will be held on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at Fair Park in Dallas, TX. Festival to provide free entertainment and dialysis-friendly cooking demonstration with Fresenius Medical Care Spokesman and Food Network Star, Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. Evening music program to be hosted by Celebrity Actor Darrin Henson from Stomp the Yard. Festival sponsors include Fresenius Medical Care, 7-Eleven, Inc, I Am A Culture Brands, KERA, K104, Old School 94.5. - June 02, 2012 - Juneteenth Cultural Festival
Global Creative Icon will.i.am Announced for World-First Collaboration at Vivid Sydney
Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner has announced today that global creative icon will.i.am will join a stellar line-up of international artists, musicians, and thought leaders appearing at Vivid Sydney 2012. As Director of Creative Innovation for Intel, will.i.am will participate in Vivid Sydney on a... - May 27, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
Book Launching for Preparation for Winners: Success for Life, by Michele J. Alexander
In this manuscript, Michele J. Alexander, provides readers with a clear, concise perspective of pageantry and the preparation steps one must take to be successful in competitions. She has been involved with the pageant industry since 1993, as the mother of a very successful contender, pageant coach... - May 26, 2012 - WinACrown
A Gathering of Young Men Launches Annual Freedom Run for Juneteenth
A Gathering of Young Men is launching an annual Freedom Run, to be held each year around the Juneteenth celebration in Nashville, TN. - May 24, 2012 - Gathering of Young Men