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South Florida Not-for Profit Organization Fosters Strong Partnership with Woman Inc Crisis Center to Help Victims of Domestic Violence in Jamaica
The Caribbean Music Alliance, Inc. a South Florida Not-For-Profit Organization dedicated to fighting crime & poverty in the Caribbean has teamed up with twenty-five year old Kingston based Woman Inc Crisis Center, to provide help and support to the women in Jamaica who are victims of Domestic... - February 20, 2009 - Caribbean Music Alliance, Inc
Collegiate News Stories Wanted for Cash Prizes
Washington D.C. journalism institute seeks entries for the 2009 Robert Novak Collegiate Award. - February 20, 2009 - The Fund for American Studies
News Stories Wanted, $30,000 Cash Prizes to be Awarded
Washington D.C. journalism institute seeks entries for professional and collegiate journalism awards. - February 20, 2009 - The Fund for American Studies
1st Annual Multi-Cultural, "We Are One" Festival in Historic Eatonville, Florida
A multi-cultural, family friendly, community celebration with entertainment, music, food, local and state elected officials, future and former candidates of all party affiliations. - February 16, 2009 - Metropolitan Orange Democratic Black Caucus
The Apogee Foundation is Selected as the Top Non-Profit in the First Annual Fast Pitch Business Awards
The Apogee Foundation has been named the year's “Top Non-Profit” in the inaugural Fast Pitch! Business Awards - Kenneth Schneider. - February 16, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Jenny Buccos Made Honorary Bedouin Man
Jenny M Buccos founded ProjectExplorer.org to foster a new generation of global citizens and found herself meeting Middle Eastern Royalty, having tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and even being made an honorary Bedouin Man in the Jordanian desert. - February 06, 2009 - ProjectExplorer
Accidental Rep and John Strasberg Studios Team Up for Summer Acting Program
John Strasberg, internationally recognized director, actor, and teacher, and artistic director of the Accidental Repertory Theater, announces a new summer acting training program July 7 - August 8, 2009 in New York City. - January 29, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Capital Swing Dancers Host Seventeenth Annual World Wide Swing Dance Competition
A worldwide competition in the California state dance, West Coast Swing. Capital Swing Dancers (a not for profit org.) host an all level competition. Featuring workshops and performances by "So you think you can dance" winner, Benji Schwimmer. - January 27, 2009 - Capital Swing Dancers
Forward Ever Backward Never Campaign Promotes Charitable Projects by Africans for Africa
A new, unique & critical effort to engage Africans abroad in the issues vital to the progress of the African continent. http://www.forward-ever.org - January 25, 2009 - Black Star Collective Foundation
Valentine's Day Gift Solution
Valentine’s Day Gift Certificates from Peterborough Players; Two Tickets to the Theater = Summer Romance. - January 24, 2009 - PeterboroughPlayers
Community Music Center Creates Mission Advisory Council on Community Involvement
Community Music Center (CMC) announces its first-ever advisory council on community involvement, the Mission Advisory Council. CMC’s main branch has resided in the Mission district, a primarily Latino neighborhood, for 88 years. In 2007 the school developed its Music for the Mission... - January 23, 2009 - Community Music Center
For John Strasberg the Theater Company is Accidental (and on Purpose)
John Strasberg -- internationally recognized director, actor, and teacher -- announces Accidental Repertory Theater company. Spring season to present contrasting productions of Ibsen's "A Doll's House." - January 20, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Portlanders Are Invited to Sponsor "A Rose in Guadalajara" as an Enduring Gift for Loved Ones This Valentine’s Day
Today, the Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA) announced an opportunity to give a unique and enduring gift to loved one this Valentine’s Day. Beginning now through Feb. 14, 2009, the PGSCA invites the public to sponsor a “Rose in Guadalajara.” A tax-deductible donation of $50 or more in the name of one’s self, a loved one or a colleague will support maintenance of a rose bush in Jardin Portland. Visit www.jardinportland.com or call 503-232-7550. - January 20, 2009 - Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association
American Impressionism: Paintings from the Phillips Collection
Works by Childe Hassam, Maurice Prendergast, Augustus Vincent Tack, and John Henry Twachtman, are among other American Masters who compose some of this exhibition’s highlights. The artists represented in this exhibition were among the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette, and subject matter of impressionism from their French counterparts. - January 18, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Dancing Shadows, Epic Tales: Wayang Kulit of Indonesia
Wayang kulit performance of Indonesia, among the oldest and greatest story telling traditions in the world, is said to lie at the heart of Javanese culture. Wayang kulit are flat, elaborately painted and intricately carved and perforated leather shadow puppets that cast dazzling shadows through a cotton screen. - January 18, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) Announces Grassroots Political Institute
The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) invites all activists and community leaders to participate in a Grassroots Political Institute on Wednesday, February 4th at the IFGE 2009 Conference in metro Washington DC. The Grassroots Political Institute is a free, day long... - January 17, 2009 - International Foundation for Gender Education
Intertwined: Contemporary Baskets from the Sara and David Lieberman Collection
The contemporary baskets in Intertwined are made by artists who challenge the notion of a basket - both in definition and in materials used. - January 16, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Alternative Spaces: New Mexico Artists' Installations at the New Mexico Museum of Art
Eight New Mexico artists will create installations in the 1917 New Mexico Museum of Art - a contrast of the contemporary with the well-known Santa Fe-style of the building. - January 16, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Former Spanish Prime Minister Says Liberty Reduces Poverty
José Maria Aznar attributes prosperity to Ibero-American liberty and inspires next generation of Latin American leaders in Chile. - January 15, 2009 - The Fund for American Studies
International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Announces Trinity Award Recipients – to be Presented at the 23rd Annual Conference in Alexandria, VA
The Awards Committee of the International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) is proud to announce the 2009 Trinity Award recipients: Ms. Lisa Mottet, National Center for Transgender Equality Mr. Spencer Bergstedt, North Sound Law, P.S. Mr. Gunner Scott, Massachusetts Transgender Political... - January 15, 2009 - International Foundation for Gender Education
International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Announces Plans for Transgender 2009 – the 23rd Annual Conference
The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), in association with the Transgender Education Association (TGEA) of Greater Washington, D.C., is proud to announce the 23rd annual conference to be held at the Hilton Mark Plaza Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, February 4 – 8, 2009. - January 15, 2009 - International Foundation for Gender Education
Others Are Us to Present "Making Friends with Flowers" at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Sunday, January 25
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Others Are Us (OAU) is proud to present “Making Friends With Flowers” at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Sunday, January 25, from 12 to 4pm. This family art program is part of a day-long indoor event focused on the cultures of China, Vietnam and... - January 09, 2009 - Others Are Us
Milton Berle Inducted Into Jewish-American Hall of Fame
Milton Berle is the 39th inductee into the Jewish-American Hall of Fame, a non-profit, educational project, founded in 1969. Previous honorees have included Albert Einstein, George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Golda Meir and Hank Greenberg. A portrait plaque has been added to the exhibit on display at the headquarters of B’nai B’rith in Washington DC. - January 03, 2009 - Jewish-American Hall of Fame
Aurience and Apogee Expand Their Alliance to Increase Awareness of the World's Great Performance Arts Through the Power of Media and Technology
Aurience Ltd, an EU media consulting group, and the Apogee Foundation, a US philanthropic organization, will integrate media and technology enhancements throughout Apogee's global programs to discover, develop and celebrate creative excellence. - January 02, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Pulling Strings: the Marionettes and Art of Gustave Baumann
The complete collection of hand carved wood marionettes created by Guvstave Baumann in the collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe will be on display. - January 01, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Students Complete TEFL Training with TEFL Insitute
Students complete TEFL Institute training course and share their thoughts about the course in a course reflection submitted to their instructor. - December 24, 2008 - TEFL Institute
Sikhcess™ Participates in the 21st Annual Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless
Sikhcess™ volunteers, along with hundreds of volunteers from the Washington metropolitan area braved frigid temperatures on Saturday, November 22nd to help raise funds in the battle to end homelessness. Sikhcess™ is a worldwide community service based organization dedicated to creating... - December 22, 2008 - Sikhcess
Chile Ministry of Education Selects TEFL Institute for Summer English Teaching Program
TEFL Institute participated in a rigorous selection process conducted by the Ministry of Education to receive this honor as the only TEFL training organization approved to offer a Summer Program for teaching English in Chile during the Summer. This is TEFL Institute fourth year to receive such an honor. - December 20, 2008 - TEFL Institute
Paint the Mic; a Poems & Pictures Event
Ceiba Collective builds its name with a striking first event. Paint The Mic is a perfect portrait of poetic art where poets and painters work in collaboration, bringing a new perspective to visual art through poetry and prose. Paint The Mic will take place on Monday January 5, 2009 at 7 PM at La... - December 20, 2008 - Ceiba
Apogee Introduces Programs Fostering Synergy Among the Great Traditions of Sacred Music
Apogee is continuing the expansion of its intercultural Synergy Programs by promoting collaboration among musicians representing diverse spiritual traditions around the world. - December 17, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Start a New Career. Teach English Abroad and Earn Your TEFL Certification with TEFL Institute
TEFL Institute is conducting an information session on Teaching English Abroad. CNN has rated English teaching abroad in its Top Ten list of fastest growing jobs. Each month thousands of native-English speakers are needed to teach Conversational English abroad. This information session is open to... - December 15, 2008 - TEFL Institute
The Apogee Foundation Expands Its Programs Promoting Intercultural Collaboration Through the Arts
The Apogee Foundation is expanding its internationally recognized Synergy Programs to offer new opportunities for intercultural collaboration among gifted artists from diverse cultures around the world. - December 09, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
The Chicago Filipino American Film Festival Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary by Awarding a CFAFF Veteran for Best Music Video
A new venue, an inspiring film schedule and CFAFF's very first Music Video Award Ceremony helped create a memorable event. - December 06, 2008 - Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
16th Annual Breakfast with Santa at B.J.’s West Covina
On Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 7:30-10:00am B.J.’s Restaurant & Brewery in West Covina will host Future America for our Breakfast with Santa event. This event includes great food, live entertainment and of course, Santa and his elves. Every year this program invites local... - November 29, 2008 - Future America
Recyled Button Jewelry to Give or to Get
Button Baubles to Give or Get. Belt-tightening is a fact of life this holiday season. One non-profit organization, Community Access to the Arts (CATA), hopes to profit from this trend by offering an affordable line of jewelry made from recycled buttons. Since the proceeds from the sale of button... - November 09, 2008 - Community Access to the Arts
Others Are Us Presents “IMAGINE,” an Exhibition of Art Exchanged by Young People to Help Prevent Future Conflict
Others Are Us (OAU) presents “IMAGINE”, an exhibition of art by young people (ages 5-18) who have participated in OAU programs over the past six years. This event is co-sponsored by Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service and is part of International Education Week. - November 07, 2008 - Others Are Us
Cincinnati's Businesswoman and Community Leader Honored for Entrepreneurial Excellence
At the recent 2008 National Convention, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs commended the 2008 Brillante Award for Excellence. In the category of Entrepreneur Excellence, the Award went to a Cincinnati’s Hispanic businesswoman, Tillie Hidalgo Lim. - November 02, 2008 - NSHMBA Cincinnati
Cincinnati National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces Professional Development Series Sponsored by Macy’s
Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Highest Ranked Latina at Macy’s Corporate to Speak at Luncheon. - October 31, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Generale Ameglio Italian Civic Association Names 2008 Man of the Year
On October 1st 2008, the Generale Ameglio Italian Civic Association, New Britain CT (USA) names Paul Burgio 2008 Man of the Year. - October 30, 2008 - Generale Ameglio Italian Civic Association (GAICA)
Boston Charitable Irish Society’s Silver Key to be Awarded to Thomas P. O'Neill Iii, Maureen and John Connolly, and Neil Hurley
Annual Awards Reception Thursday, October 30 at Massachusetts Historical Society. - October 16, 2008 - Charitable Irish Society
Apogee to Establish Performing Arts Programs and Events Across South Asia
The Apogee Foundation, a philanthropic corporation dedicated to the development of human excellence in the performance arts, will introduce its programs across South Asia to identify, support, develop and promote the region's elite talents. - October 16, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Afghanistan’s Winter – a Looming Crisis in a Stricken Land
Last winter was the harshest in living memory, thousands died, mostly children. Mahboba’s Promise Inc., an Australian / Afghan NGO, is one organisation working hard in Afghanistan to minimise the suffering and avoid the tragedy of last year. - October 16, 2008 - Mahboba's Promise
Apogee Rolls Out Performing Arts Programs Across East Asia
The Apogee Foundation, a philanthropic corporation dedicated to the development of human excellence in the performance arts, announced today that it has added staff and begun implementing its full range of programs to identify, support, develop and promote elite performing arts talent across East Asia. - October 15, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Apogee Begins Its Second Decade of Operations with the Successful Consolidation and Expansion of Its Programs Around the World
The Apogee Foundation culminated a decade of successes in 2007 by forming strategic collaborations with leading institutions and attracting dozens of elite professionals to assist in fulfilling its mission around the world, resulting in the globalization of its programs and operations. - October 14, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Apogee Launches Programs Celebrating Sacred Musical Expression Around the World
The Apogee Foundation, an international nonprofit dedicated to developing human excellence in the performing arts, is introducing programs fostering the sharing of sacred musical traditions around the world. - October 13, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Regina King and Taraji P. Henson Co-Host the 3rd Annual Black Girls Rock! Awards Show, Celebrating Exemplary Women of Color
VH1Soul and Black Girls Rock! Inc. pay tribute to Iman, Erykah Badu, Pam Grier, Estelle, Nicole Paultre-Bell and many more at the 2008 3rd Annual Black Girls Rock! awards happening Sunday, November 2nd, 2008. - October 11, 2008 - Black Girls Rock! Inc.
2008 Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour
On Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2008, 1-6PM, the Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour presents a free self-guided walking tour of over 150 artists' studios in Gowanus, Brooklyn. - October 10, 2008 - Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour
Apogee Launches Performing Arts Programs Across India
The Apogee Foundation, an international nonprofit dedicated to the development of human excellence in the performance arts, has begun implementing programs throughout India to identify, support, develop and promote the region's enduring traditions and elite talents. - October 09, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Apogee Globalizes Its Programs for the Development of Artistic Excellence
The Apogee Foundation has begun its second decade of operations by globalizing its operations and consolidating its position as a world leader in identifying, developing and promoting the world's most gifted emerging artists. - October 08, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Apogee Celebrates American Artistic Excellence with a Month of Events, Concerts and Awards in New Orleans
The Apogee Foundation has launched its international programs to discover, develop and celebrate artistic excellence in America with a month of educational events, awards and concerts in New Orleans. - October 07, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation