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The War Bride: an Interactive Headphone Opera Will Premiere at Luminaria Festival
Mexican-American composer, Nathan Felix, will use headphones to present his new opera titled, The War Bride, at Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Two performances will occur on Saturday, November 10th starting at 7:30pm and 8:30pm in Hemisfair Park. Felix is known for his... - November 02, 2018 - Nathan Felix
Vietnam Women's Memorial to Commemorate 25th Anniversary
Veterans Day weekend events set to honor women veterans of the Vietnam era - October 26, 2018 - Eastern National
The Parker Symphony Kicks Off Veteran's Day Events
This Friday October 26, the Parker Symphony Orchestra will kick off the Veteran’s Day events in the Denver area with a tribute concert titled "Salute." - October 24, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Sisters of Sexuality: Five Shades of Play Launches New Radio Show
The first ever weekly radio show on sexuality amongst the African-American community is set to take place on Wednesday October 17th, 8pm EST, 5pm PST. Hosted by a combined force of leading experts of, erotic educators, sexologists and sexperts who will challenge the perceptions and misconceptions in the mainstream media and outdated notions of sex. - October 17, 2018 - Sisters of Sexuality
African Leadership Bridge Brings Africa to Austin During 5th Annual Gala "A Night in Africa"
African Leadership Bridge commemorate alumni and new projects during fall fundraiser; featuring African dancers, African music, African food and African speakers. Journey to Africa without leaving Austin, and support bright young leaders. - October 11, 2018 - African Leadership Bridge
Children’s Home Network Hosts the 36th Annual Golf Classic and Luau Benefitting At-Risk Children and Families in Tampa Bay and Surrounding Communities
Children's Home Network's Luau still has available tickets for sale. - October 10, 2018 - Children's Home Network
Children's Home Network Receives a Grant as Part of Cultivating Healthy Communities Program
Program to address the self-care of Kinship grandparents and caregivers utilizing the $100,000 awarded through the Aetna Foundation. - October 06, 2018 - Children's Home Network
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Names Aliya Bhatia VP of Program Services
Experienced Professional Known for Innovative Youth Programs Tapped for Important Role - September 21, 2018 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts Its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand Its School Lunch Program
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand its School Lunch Program with Celebrity Ambassador and World Series of Poker Player Andy Frankenberger; Proceeds go Towards the Construction of a New Kitchen & Cafeteria in Heritage Junior School in Ggangu. - September 19, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
Joanna Lumley Asks All to Donate to "Don't Forget Nepal's Victims" Campaign
Humans Of Our World, the humanitarian foundation set up by media entrepreneur, director and philanthropist, Pritan Ambroase, has launched a campaign: "Don't Forget Nepal's Victims." This campaign is officially supported by actress and philanthropist Joanna Lumley, and she urges people to donate to support survivors of the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. - September 15, 2018 - Humans of Our World
Grover Cleveland Inaugural Ball Celebrates New Jersey History on November 10th
The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association and The Montclair Orchestra are pleased to invite the public to an interactive and opulent ball celebrating the 1883 Inauguration of President Grover Cleveland at the Upper Montclair Women's Club in Montclair, New Jersey on Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at 6:30pm. - September 14, 2018 - Grover Cleveland Birthplace
Composer Premieres 6-Sided Keyboard & Reimagines Museum Through Music, Performance Art, Cosplay and Scavenger Hunt
Explore music and performance art in all corners of the museum highlighted by a scavenger hunt, cosplay and grand finale of the 6-sided Keyboard. Composer, Nathan Felix has assembled an eclectic group of musicians and performers, such as Justin Boyd & From Those Who Follow the Echoes, who will use the theme of “electro” and “synthesizer” for their original compositions. - September 12, 2018 - Nathan Felix
The Parker Symphony Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the WWI Armistice
The Parker Symphony Orchestra joins the Colorado Mormon Chorale in “Salute” - a concert to pay tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the WWI Armistice and veterans and active military with patriotic songs, music of consolation, and spirit-rousing anthems. - September 09, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Walking Tour of Amazing Graffiti Art in Digbeth Launched by Walk Run Cycle Birmingham
A new self-guided walking tour around the exciting, and often beautiful, graffiti art of Digbeth in Birmingham has been released onto the free Walk Run Cycle Birmingham app (available on itunes and google play) and website at walkruncycle.com/graffiti-art-of-digbeth-walk. - September 06, 2018 - Walk Run Cycle
Transcontinental Electric Skateboard Ride by 61 Year Old Skateboarder
Morro Bay Skateboard Museum founder, Jack Smith (61), has resumed his electric skateboard ride across America. His original 2016 ride began in Eugene, Oregon and ended in Mountain Home, Idaho after 460 miles. His second attempt began on August 16th, 2018 in Mountain Home, Idaho. The e-board ride... - September 04, 2018 - Morro Bay Skateboard Museum
The 2nd Annual Sakura Park Festival Brings the World to Morningside Heights
On September 9, the 2nd Annual Sakura Park Festival will host premiere artists, performers, and chefs for a full day with live, hands-on experiences for the area’s college-age students and families. This event is presented by International House 12-8pm, with a 6:30pm performance by Jazzmobile. - August 29, 2018 - Morningside Area Alliance
CCSD School Board New Candidate Forum
The Quality Education Project (QEP) and Flip the Board are hosting a New Candidate Forum for all new candidates running for Charleston County School Board in November. - August 23, 2018 - Quality Education Project
Technology Executive, Ryann Richardson of New York, NY Crowned the 50th Anniversary Miss Black America
50th Anniversary Miss Black America is crowned. The new titleholder is 28-year-old Ryann Richardson, a consumer technology exec who represented New York in the historic competition at Kansas City's Gem Theater. - August 21, 2018 - Miss Black America
Children’s Home Network’s Kinship Program Celebrates Grandparents in Tampa Bay as Mayor Bob Buckhorn Proclaims September 14th as Grandparents Day Celebration 2018
The Kinship program of the Children’s Home Network will celebrate all grandparents, and relative caregivers raising children in Tampa Bay on September 13th and 14th in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Sadly, there are many children ages 0-18 in Tampa Bay who are removed from their parents... - August 18, 2018 - Children's Home Network
Podcast Answering “What Makes Us Human?” Launches in Denver
What makes you...you? Is it your DNA, culture, or environment? The digital anthropology magazine SAPIENS.org is releasing its first podcast series titled SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human to ask and answer questions surrounding the human experience. Series hosts Dr. Jen Shannon from the... - August 13, 2018 - House of Pod
Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles for Their Monthly Film Festival on August 25th with a Spotlight on Cinema from Developing Nations
Join NFMLA on August 25th at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles as they spotlight cinema from Developing Nations in partnership with Film Liaisons In California Statewide (FLICS). - August 09, 2018 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Camp Carter International Karate Association Donates Needed Supplies to Public Elementary School in Philippines
Camp Carter International Karate Association (CCIKA) proudly announces a partnership with Kabuyao Elementary School in the Philippines, whereby it will donate needed school supplies throughout the year. While on a 3-country tour through Asia, Grand Master/Hanshi James D. Carter took time out to... - August 02, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
Parker Symphony Announces Their 2018-2019 Season
Tickets are on sale for Parker Symphony Orchestra’s 2018-2019 season presented by Parker Arts. Season includes returning favorites like the "A Classic Parker Holiday" as well as a new family holiday concert and a salute to WWI. - August 02, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
11th Annual African Landing Day Commemoration Festival Sponsored by Project 1619
Project 1619, Hampton, VA will be hosting the 11th Annual African Landing Day Commemoration Festival from August 24-25, 2018. The first enslaved Africans brought to English occupied North America were taken and sold at Point Comfort, present day Fort Monroe in Hampton, on August 25, 1619. The festival is a commemoration of their arrival and the subsequent beginning of chattel slavery, 400 years of social, economic, educational, political, and policing disparities. - August 01, 2018 - Project 1619
The 34th Annual Pakistan Independence Day Parade and Festival Will Take Place on Sunday, August 5, 2018, 10:00 AM Stepping Off 38th Street Down Madison Ave, Manhattan
The NYC Pakistan Day Parade is the largest celebration of Pakistan Independence Day in North America. - July 31, 2018 - Pakistan Independence Day Parade and Festival Committee
Welcome to the RAG App: The Social Utility App Un-Disrupting the Music Industry
Recording Artists Guild (RAG), a non-profit focused on empowering recording artists since 2009 launches its new social utility app. The app provides users with tools, resources, and technology to help monetize their skills and IP while bringing them exposure and a platform to make their voices heard. The RAG app is the first music association that gives its members the ability to cast their secured vote for the RAG Awards via a mobile app. - June 25, 2018 - Recording Artists Guild
Camp Carter International Karate Association Pledge to Donate $1700 to Vallejo Sister City Association "Youth Sports Diplomacy Asia Trip 2018"
Grandmaster/Hanshi James Carter has pledged to donate $1700 for this lifetime experience for Vallejo Sister City Association Inner City Youth to participate in Goodwill Sports Games in Asia, "They will travel the world and be seen as sports diplomats." - June 21, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
Museum Americana Launches Artist, Eden Page of Unique Background with Cultural Roots in Art
The Whisky A Go Go, on June 21, 2018 at 7:30pm, begins the tour of Eden Page’s Summer Solstice Show, performing “Haunting Melodies To Rise The Dead.” Eden Page, singer, songwriter, producer, is from the Seattle area, Bainbridge Island, WA. Eden was conceived, born and began her... - June 19, 2018 - Museum Americana
Parker Symphony is Holding Auditions for 2018-19 Season
The Parker Symphony Orchestra will be holding auditions for the 2018-2019 season on Saturday August 25, 2018. - June 16, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Art in the Park: Disadvantaged Atlanta Youth Collaborate with Local Artist to Paint a Two-Story Mural on Their Apartment Building
Residents of the West End Oakland City Apartments will get a new mural on the front of their apartment building, and the residents' children will help paint it. Local artist and muralist, Muhammad Suber, also known as Artist InUs, was commissioned by Evolving Arts of America and Chisom Housing Group to paint a two story mural on the facade of the West End site of the Oakland City West End Apartments, an affordable housing complex on Howell Place SW in Historic West End section of Atlanta. - June 13, 2018 - Evolving Arts of America, Inc.
Vice President Pence, Ryan, Pelosi, Schumer to Address Immigration at National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
Esperanza to Host Historic Conference June 12-14, 2018 in Washington, D.C. - June 13, 2018 - Esperanza
Camp Carter International Karate Association Lunch Ceremony at Randolph Hotel, Oxford, England; Award Certificate of Rank to Hanshi John F. Kennedy
Camp Carter International Karate Association President James Carter will present the 8th Dan promotion to John F. Kennedy. Grandmaster Joong Nam and Hanshi Ralph Percelle, both 9th Dan, petitioned Camp Carter International Karate Association to promote John F. Kennedy to Hanshi. - June 09, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
Afromaha Presents Inaugural African Cultural Festival in Omaha
Afromaha is proud to present the inaugural African Cultural Festival in Omaha on Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 12pm-8pm at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. This family-friendly event incorporates authentic African music, art, dance, fashion, and cuisine in celebration of the diversity of the... - May 26, 2018 - Afromaha
Politicians and Faith Leaders to Discuss Immigration at National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
Esperanza to Host Historic conference June 12-14, 2018 in Washington, D.C. - May 25, 2018 - Esperanza
Project Taboo of Blood by NARII Foundation Organised an Event Amongst Mentally Challenged Women Helping Them Combat Menstruation Challenges
Taboo of Blood is a Menstruation Hygiene and Awareness project initiated by an NGO named NARII Foundation in New Delhi, India. The NGO is working towards empowering women and making their lives better. - May 24, 2018 - NARII Foundation
Announcing the Launch of Fountain City Performing Arts
With much excitement, they are announcing the launch of Fountain City Performing Arts, an educational outreach program for LGBTQ teens and allies. FCPA will sponsor both a youth chorus and youth instrumental ensemble with a focus on social justice programming and performance. The official launch... - May 19, 2018 - Fountain City Performing Arts
Registration for the 3rd Annual Breaking Clays for Kids Clay Shoot Now Open Announces Family Service Association and Get Involved Company
The Bob Klein Breaking Clays for Kids - 3rd Annual Clay Shoot benefitting the Children's Center of Susquehanna & Wyoming Counties is officially open for registration for the July 13th Clay Shoot. - May 18, 2018 - Get Involved Company
Parker Symphony Orchestra Announces New Concertmaster
Music Director René Knetsch and the Parker Symphony Orchestra announce the appointment of Cynthia Carrier as the orchestra’s new concertmaster. Ms. Carrier succeeds former concertmaster Nadya Hill. Ms. Carrier is an established violinist and music teacher. She was the assistant... - May 17, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Record Year for Bay Area Apartment Association’s Annual Volleyball Tournament Benefiting the Children’s Home Network
Fifty teams competed for first place at the Bay Area Apartment Association’s 8th Annual Spikes for Tykes Volleyball Tournament on Friday, April 13th, at Post Card Inn on St. Pete Beach, benefitting the Children’s Home Network in Tampa. The Children’s Home Network is Tampa’s... - May 11, 2018 - Children's Home Network
A Smorgasbord of Scandinavian Music Arrives in Parker This May
Parker's PACE Center will host the Parker Symphony's season finale concert featuring a variety of classical music written by Scandinavian composers. - May 03, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Third Street Music School to Honor Grammy, Tony, & Oscar Award-Winners Rosanne Cash & Joel Grey, & Architect Byron Bell at Anniversary Benefit
Feature Performance by Cast of Broadway Musical, SpongeBob SquarePants - May 01, 2018 - Third Street Music School
Camp Carter International Karate Association Gives Lifetime Humanitarian Award to Dr. Jonathan Kim, DDS
Camp Carter International Karate Association announces that this year’s Awards Banquet will present the Lifetime Humanitarian Award to Dr. Jonathan Kim for his tireless work and dedication to humanitarian causes in the Korean-American community and around the world. What: CCIKA 2018 Annual... - April 23, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
Stockyards City Main Street Vying for Top Honors in National Contest Recognizing America’s Main Streets
Independent We Stand, the national small business movement, kicked-off its third annual America’s Main Streets contest to help consumers, small business owners and Main Street organizations reward a deserving Main Street with $25,000 in cash and sponsor-related prizes. Stockyards City Main Street in Oklahoma City is among this year’s nominees. America’s Main Streets play an important role reinforcing this year’s theme: "Local Memories. Lasting Impact.” - April 19, 2018 - Stockyards City Main Street
NewFilmmakers LA Celebrates British Cinema Co-Presented by Britweek and Screen International April 28th
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) celebrates Britweek with independent cinema on April 28th with a selection of films from the United Kingdom, along with local Los Angeles films. Five filmmakers from the United Kingdom, Polly Steele, Blake Harrison, Simon Ryninks and Garry Crystal will be joining... - April 12, 2018 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Children’s Home Network’s A Night to Remember Benefits At-Risk Children in Tampa Bay
Children's s Home Network host new spring event benefitting local abused, neglected and abandoned children. - April 08, 2018 - Children's Home Network
DU’s Heidi Leathwood Joins the Parker Symphony for Their Season Finale
The Parker Symphony and Parker Arts present the final concert of the 2017-2018 season on Friday, May 11 at 7:30 PM at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. The concert is titled “Grieg Piano Concert and Other Scandinavian Favorites” and will feature Heidi Brende Leathwood from... - April 06, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Level Up Village is a Winner for The EdTech Digest Awards Program 2018
A pioneering provider of Global STEAM (STEM + arts) enrichment courses, Level Up Village (LUV), was selected as one of the winners for the EdTech Digest Awards Program in the 21st Century Skills category. The program recognizes people in and around education for outstanding contributions in... - April 05, 2018 - Level Up Village
New Leadership Network Releases Workshops to Address Workplace Oppression Women of Color Face
The Melanin Collective, a leadership network focused on positioning the experiences of women of color, announces the release of its newest community-based workshops in Washington, DC area. “I am thrilled to launch The Melanin Collective,” says Doris Quintanilla, founder and executive... - April 05, 2018 - The Melanin Collective
Lend a Hand Uganda - USA Hosts Its Fourth Annual "Night on the Nile" Fundraising Gala
All proceeds will go towards the construction of a private kitchen and cafeteria at Ggangu Heritage Primary School to further streamline the existing lunch program. - April 04, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
Association of South-Asian A Cappella Announces Second Annual All-American Awaaz
Eight groups will compete for the title of National Champion of South Asian A cappella. - April 01, 2018 - Association of South-Asian A cappella