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Join Miss World Tatana Kucharova, Tomas Bata and Many Other Distinguished Guests and Models in Czech Spring Gala Celebration of One-of-a-Kind Travel Exhibition ZliNY
On May 20th, the Czech Center New York will host a spring gala at the Museum of Arts and Design to celebrate the travel exhibition “ZliNY” and to honor Tomas Bata,91, the son of Zlin's founder, philanthropist and Chairman of the Bata Shoe Company. Zlin in New York is the most... - May 16, 2008 - Czech Center New York
Sikhcess™ Announces Launch of Its 'Community Cleanup' Campaign in the United States and the United Kingdom
Sikhcess™ volunteers in the United States and in the United Kingdom plan to spruce up neighborhood living spaces and areas, including parks, highways, schools, playgrounds, and sidewalks. - May 04, 2008 - Sikhcess
AsiaFest Austin 2008 - Schedule of Events
Network of Asian American Organizations announces the schedule of programs for AsiaFest Austin 2008. AsiaFest Austin 2008, an event celebrating the National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, will be held on May 3, 2008. The event will run from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm at the future home of Austin Asian American Resource Center at 8401, Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754. - May 04, 2008 - Network of Asian American Organizations
AsiaFest Austin 2008 to Kick Off Celebration of National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Austin, Texas
Come and join the celebration of National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at AsiaFest Austin 2008 on May 3, 2008 with fun, food and entertainment. The event will be held from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm at the future home of Austin Asian American Resource Center at 8401, Cameron Road, Austin, TX... - May 01, 2008 - Network of Asian American Organizations
MSA Promotes Museums as Unique Shopping Destinations
MSA Brings Cultural Commerce and Tourism Message to Museum Directors at the American Association of Museums Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo, April 28– 30. - April 27, 2008 - Museum Store Association
MSA Launches New Publication: The Cultural Traveler
The Museum Store Association (MSA), with its partners the U.S. Cultural & Heritage Tourism Marketing Council and the Shop America Alliance, is proud to announce the launch of a new publication called The Cultural Traveler, a tourism-focused guidebook featuring the leading museum stores in North... - April 27, 2008 - Museum Store Association
Museum Store Association Presents Sallie Stutz with M Award
The Museum Store Association (MSA) has presented Sallie Stutz, vice director of merchandising at the Brooklyn Museum and former MSA board president, with the association’s highest member honor, the M Award. The M Award recognizes long-term dedication and loyalty to MSA through creativity,... - April 19, 2008 - Museum Store Association
Sikhcess™ Launches ‘Bundles of Warmth’ Campaign to Help Ease the Suffering of Australia’s Homeless
Sikhcess volunteers in Australia plan to collect and distribute blankets, jackets, and other winter clothing items to homeless and needy in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. - April 19, 2008 - Sikhcess
Community Music Center Fundraiser Opens Doors to the Legendary Venetian Room on May 5th to Celebrate Stephen Shapiro’s 30 Years of Leadership
On Monday, May 5th 2008, Community Music Center (CMC) will hold its annual fundraiser, A Salute to the Joy of Making Music at the Venetian Room at San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel. Special tribute will be paid this year to Stephen R. Shapiro for his 30 years as Executive Director. Jazz vocalist... - April 02, 2008 - Community Music Center
First Gala Night at Chicago's Legendary Blackstone Hotel April 4, 2008
Following a lavish $128 million dollar renovation, Chicago's legendary Blackstone Hotel, newly restored to its original glory, is being celebrated with a roaring gala honoring philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus on Friday evening, April 4, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, dinner, music, dancing, a... - March 25, 2008 - The Benjamin Marshall Society
Museum Store Staff Integral to Institution Success
By encouraging high standards of professional competence and conduct, the Museum Store Association (MSA) helps retail professionals in cultural institutions better serve their organizations and the public. - March 19, 2008 - Museum Store Association
Private and Nonprofit Sector Partnership Encourages International Exchange and Cooperation
Atlas Service Corps, Inc. (Atlas Corps), a new international nonprofit organization bringing global nonprofit leaders to the United States, announces support from DuPont for its inaugural fellows program. As a founding corporate sponsor, DuPont will support 2007-08 Atlas Corps Fellow Gargi Saha... - March 12, 2008 - Atlas Service Corps, Inc.
Health & Wellness Program
"Good health is ... not just an absence of disease; it is a state of positive well-being-ness. We are not just humans who are destined to fall sick and get cured. We have been created to feel bliss continuously inside us and ecstatic lightness at the Being level. This is good health." -Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The Health & Wellness is a 2-day meditation program designed by Paramahamsa to help us reconnect with the innate intelligence of our bodies, and to allow flowering of perfect health. - March 11, 2008 - Life Bliss New York
Sikhcess™ Volunteers Distribute More Than 42,000 Meals in a Single Night in Worldwide Campaign to 'Feed the Homeless'
Global effort surpasses expectations with more than 120,000 meals distributed to-date; preparations for additional campaigns already actively underway. - March 09, 2008 - Sikhcess
A Human Holocaust Exhibit Finds Homes in a City of Institutions
It is called “ONE SOUL: When Humanity Fails” and it is currently touring New York: booked next into Grand Central Station for a week in April (14-18) as well as the Bronx Library Center (April). Utilizing museum-quality, audio/visual technology, ONE SOUL recounts a startlingly, moving... - March 08, 2008 - Afikim Foundation
Friends of Negro Spirituals to Release Oakland's First Negro Spirituals Oral Histories to Mills College and Oakland Libraries
Negro Spirituals Oral DVDs and transcripts. - March 06, 2008 - Friends of Negro Spirituals
Sikhcess™ Global ‘Feed the Homeless’ Campaign Launches in Birmingham
On Saturday 1 March 2008, a group of over 60 volunteers will prepare and distribute over 2000 food packages to local homeless shelters and community centres marking the first UK ‘Feed the Homeless’ campaign, a global initiative supported by members of the Sikh community. Volunteers... - February 11, 2008 - Sikhcess
Sikhcess™ Receives Approval as Not-for-Profit Organization in the United States
Sikhcess™, a community-service organization dedicated to promoting the basic Sikh principles of public service and equality, today announced that the Organization has received formal approval as an official not-for-profit organization by way of 501(c)3 non-profit, tax-exempt status, and as... - February 08, 2008 - Sikhcess
New Abenaki Indian Museum to Visit in Vermont
A new museum in Vermont that teaches its visitors about the Abenaki Indians. The Abenaki Indians were the first people to occupy the land now called Vermont. Learn about how they lived historically and how they are still living today. - January 25, 2008 - Abenaki Indian Museum Of Vermont
Sikhcess™ Unveils New Website to Assist Volunteers with Worldwide Initiative to ‘Feed the Homeless’ in March 2008
Sikhcess™, a community-service organization dedicated to promoting the basic Sikh principles of public service, community, and equality for mankind, today unveiled its redesigned website (www.sikhcess.com) with significantly enhanced interactive content and event-scheduling... - January 25, 2008 - Sikhcess
Portlanders Are Invited to Sponsor "A Rose in Guadalajara" as an Enduring Gift for Loved Ones This Valentine’s Day
Show support of city partnerships with an enduring gift that unites cultures. - January 19, 2008 - Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association
Sikhcess™ Announces Launch of Sikh Community’s Global ‘Feed the Homeless’ Campaign in March 2008
Sikhcess™ to launch worldwide ’Feed the Homeless Campaign’ on March 1, 2008 with volunteers in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. - January 13, 2008 - Sikhcess
South Metro Arts Center Announces 2008-2009 Events and Programs
South Metro Arts Center presents… a symposium: Art, Culture, & the South Metro Economy on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 :: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the South Metro Denver Realtor Association Activity Center, 7899 South Lincoln Court, Littleton, Colorado 80122. Topics include affect of art and culture on surrounding business, retail, consumer community; facilities development – design & funding; facilities management; lessons learned. $35 fee includes materials, beverages, luncheon. - January 12, 2008 - South Metro Arts Center Inc
Sikhcess™ Announces International Expansion of Sikh Community’s Efforts to Feed the Homeless
Sikhcess™ continues its community service expansion, taking off in four continents: North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. - January 04, 2008 - Sikhcess
Nonprofit Promotes Religious Tolerance and Cultural Inclusivity
It’s the time of year when many individuals create their list of things they intend to do in the New Year to improve their minds, bodies, and/or spirits. For those who resolve to be more tolerant of others or who seek to become better educated about other cultures, Common Tables, a... - December 30, 2007 - Common Tables
Sikhcess™ Announces Successful Distribution of 65,000-Plus Boxed Lunches to North America’s Homeless Community by Sikh Volunteers This Year
Sikh community bolsters previous efforts and completes largest initiative of its kind, delivering nearly 50,000 boxed lunches in a single night through its North America-wide “Feed the Homeless” campaign. - November 27, 2007 - Sikhcess
Wine Tasting & Art Showcase Benefit in Berkeley to Kick Off Season of Socially Responsible-Themed Holiday Parties
On December 1st the Capoeira Arts Foundation will open its doors for an elegant and entertaining evening, Brazilian Wine Tasting and Art Showcase Benefit. The event will benefit Projeto Kirimurê, an after-school program that offers capoeira and music classes, as well as academic support in the areas of literacy and environmental education to at-risk youth in Bahia, Brazil. - November 21, 2007 - Capoeira Arts Foundation
Merry Tuba Christmas at Glendale's Historic Alex Theatre
DowntownGlendale.com and the Alex Theatre are proud to present Glendale's annual free Merry Tuba Christmas holiday celebration. - November 19, 2007 - Alex Theatre
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles Kicks Off Its 29th Season with "Holidays LA"
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles take to the Alex Theatre (216 North Brand Blvd.) stage on December 14-16, 2007 for their Annual Holiday extravaganza, “Holidays LA.” - November 15, 2007 - Alex Theatre
Book Release - Conjuring Black Funk: Notes on Culture, Sexuality, and Spirituality, Volume I by Herukhuti (Foreword by Samuel R. Delany)
The revolution is here, and it is funky. Conjuring Black Funk: Notes on Culture, Sexuality, and Spirituality, Volume I, by Dr. Herukhuti, published by Vintage Entity Press, is now available for purchase. About The Book Conjuring Black Funk is the critical social text for this millennium, a... - November 10, 2007 - Black Funk
Rapper The Game’s BWS Europe Department Will Drop First Official Release
In an effort to expand exposure for the European division of Compton’s native rapper The Game and his Black Wall Street music label, BWS Europe’s debut mix tape will be released on their official website later this week. - November 09, 2007 - The Black Wall Street Europe
Sikhcess™ Announces Sikh Community’s Plans to Deliver 50,000 Food Packages to North America’s Homeless Next Month
Sikh community doubles campaign to “Feed the Homeless” after shattering goal to distribute 20,000 food packages in only 9 months. - October 31, 2007 - Sikhcess
Free of Style Dance Convention
Social change group "5LMT LLC" will be hosting an unprecedented dance event where Pittsburgh-area locals and visitors can meet their favorite choreographers and dancers in a 2-day instructional dance workshop focusing around the expression of dance called "Freestyle." With 14 of the dance industry's top instructors, each teaching a segment in the weekend-long workshop, 5LMT founder and CEO Frank Denbow hopes to inspire confidence and the spirit of free expression in all attendees. - October 30, 2007 - 5LMT LLC
Portland Open Studios 2007: Watch Artists at Work October 13-14 & 20-21
Portland Open Studios 2007 is your chance to see the whole picture of making art. Enter a studio, which can be a store front, an elaborate outbuilding surrounded by a luxurious garden or a more modest space inside a home or garage, to see a window into the creative mind at work. Once inside,... - October 24, 2007 - Portland Open Studios
Hyderabad Brothers Create Magic at Sri Vidya Concert Series
SAPASONA organized Sri Vidya Concert Series had a hallmark event on Wednesday, October 09, 2007 featuring the Hyderabad Brothers, Ragavachary and Sheshchary on Carnatic Vocal supported by S. Varadarajan on Violin and K V Prasad on mrudangam. The Hyderabad Brothers created a magical performance that left the audience spellbound. - October 13, 2007 - South Asian Performing Arts Society Of North America
Kalapana Venkat Enchants Audience
Carnatic Vocalist Smt. Kaplana Venkat gave an outstanding performance at the Sri Vidya Concert Series at Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple of Rush, New York on Sunday October 07, 2007. - October 11, 2007 - South Asian Performing Arts Society Of North America
Portal Dedicated to Delivering News to Multi-Cultural Markets Launches, Blacktino e-News Network
Blacktino.net is the leading African-American & Latino (multi-ethnic) news portals, devoted to the interests, and complexities of all communities of color, with the honorable intent of empowering and “Building Ethnic Unity.” - October 10, 2007 - Blacktino e-News Network
Makoto Fujimura Joins Susie Ibarra Onstage in a “First Time Ever” for Carnegie Hall
Susie Ibarra and the American Composers Orchestra will be joined by Makoto Fujimura, who will paint live onstage - a first for Carnegie Hall. - October 10, 2007 - International Arts Movement
Srividya Concert Series Gets Off to a Flying Start
Sapasona is proud to announce, the SriVidya Concert Series had high flying start. The long awaited concerts in Sri Rajareshwari Peetham of Rush, New York. Three young Maestros creating Music Maya. Snehashish Mazumdar on Hinduastani Mandolin, HN Baskhar on Carnatic Violin and Feroz Khan on Tabla... - October 09, 2007 - South Asian Performing Arts Society Of North America
SriVidya Concert Series
SriVidya Concert Series The annual SriVidya Concert Series is taking place in the new Auditorium of Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple of Rush, New York between October 4, 2007 and October 22, 2007. There are 16 musical performances and 3 Dance programs. This year the concerts will feature PadmaBushan, Sangeetha Kalanithi Sri. TN Sheshagopalan, Hydrabad Brothers, Pon Sunderalingam, Malladi Brothers, Satyabama Rajalingam and Gayathri Venkatragavan as visitng artists. - October 06, 2007 - South Asian Performing Arts Society Of North America
Annual Art & Essay Contest 2007
Istanbul Center in cooperation with KSU College of the Arts and GSU College of Education would like to invite students in Metro Atlanta to participate in their Annual Art and Essay contest. - October 01, 2007 - Istanbul Center
Sikhcess™ Delivers More Than 12,000 Food Packages to Vancouver’s Homeless in Six Months
Sikh Community's ‘Feed the Homeless Campaign' shatters all-time record in June 2007 by distributing 3,500 food packages to homeless on a single night. - June 29, 2007 - Sikhcess
Adoption is an Option for Everyone
In the past families only adopted if they were unable to have children. While many families still choose this as an option, there are also many families that just feel the need to adopt. Whatever the reason, the lives of children are being impacted all over the world through adoption. For families... - June 22, 2007 - Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc.
Indian Ocean – Back by Popular Demand
Indian Ocean once again set to make waves in the San Francisco Bay Area. Fundraiser to support the "Drive Against Bribe." - June 19, 2007 - Association for India's Development
FreeDress for Success, a Businessman's Guide to Sartorial Disarmament
A Great New Book from Pandit Press - FreeDress For Success - May 18, 2007 - Pandit Press
Rapper The Game and his Black Wall Street Launching Official European Community
In an effort to expand the target market of Compton’s native rapper The Game and his Black Wall Street crew, they decided to put a more deliberate focus on the European market by creating an official European community. - February 15, 2007 - The Black Wall Street Europe
Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009 Begins Its 700 Day Marathon
The Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009 Bureau announced its team and ambitious plans: to draw Europe‘s attention through its unique program and modern outlook on culture. "As a new member state, we will be expected to provide Europe with new cultural experiences, unique... - February 06, 2007 - Vilnius - European Capital of Culture
Life and Death is in the Power of the Tongue - Hip Hop and the Prophetic
A Prophetic Generation joins forces with Hip Hop heavy-hitters to examine the connection between Hip Hop and the Prophetic. The organization is working to educate this generation in the prophetic - the power of the spoken word - and equipping them to use it in every area of their lives -... - October 30, 2006 - A Prophetic Generation
Carnatic Doyen Smt. Sudha Raghunathan to Perform Sahasra Jyothir Linga Archana
Legendary Carnatic Music Doyen Sudha Raghunathan to perform at the Sahasra Jyothir Linga Archana conducted by Devipura Peethadhipathy Srila Sri Kompella Subba Rao. [Sahasra Jyothir Linga Archana is formation and worship of Shiva Linga with 1116 lamps.] This classical extravaganza will... - October 30, 2006 - South Asian Performing Arts Society Of North America
21st National Hispanic Women's Conference - Eva Longoria
The Hispanic Women’s Corporation (HWC) is hosting the 21st National Hispanic Women’s Conference on Oct. 12-13, at the Phoenix Convention Center. The two-day conference is the largest gathering of Latinas in the country and will provide leadership and professional development to more... - September 18, 2006 - Hispanic Women's Corporation