Press Releases by Category Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous
British Airways unveils winning dove design for London 2012 aircraft
The design of the British Airways aircraft to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be 'The Dove' by up and coming British designer Pascal Anson. His artwork beat hundreds of entries in the BA Great Britons Programme, and was chosen by a judging panel including Turner-prize nominated artist and Royal Academician Tracey Emin, the Royal Academy of Arts and the airline.
As BA Great Britons mentor, Tracey Emin…
ANIME PUNCH ANNOUNCES ITS NEWEST COLUMBUS CONVENTION
Sci-fi and comic book conventions have traditionally focused the bulk of their content on promoting their own industries and selling as much product as possible instead of entertaining their attendees. Revoluticon will take a different approach that will focus heavily on entertaining instead of selling and feature extensive live programming including a variety hour, several game show spin-offs, quiz shows, a play put on by the staff, improv comedy, and…
Arvel Bird Honors Arizona Centennial in Performance with the Chandler Symphony O …
CHANDLER, AZ (January 20, 2012) – Arvel Bird, internationally acclaimed violinist and Native American flutist, will pay tribute to the Arizona Centennial in a performance with the Chandler Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on February 3, 2012 at the Chandler Center for the Arts, Hal Bogle Theater, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ. Performing original scores from his award-winning orchestral work Tribal Music Suite: Journey of a Paiute, Bird evokes…
iTunes Hosts the Very Popular Final Episode on Amy Winehouse, of the Radio Show, …
Those who listened, danced the night away to Amy Winehouse & others, as Dr. Leigh-Davis’ music filled final radio episode of “The Legal Analyst” aired.
While the TV version of “The Legal Analyst is Dr. Leigh-Davis” has new episodes airing regularly; the radio version of “The Legal Analyst is Dr. Leigh-Davis” has come to a conclusion. Yesterday, publicist Jane Daniels said, “Dr. Leigh-Davis wishes to thank you for making…
Three-Time Grammy Award-Winner Bruce Hornsby to Perform for a Sold Out Audience …
As a part of the 2011-2012 Guest Artist Series, the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) will host recording artist, singer-songwriter, and pianist Bruce Hornsby for a performance to be held on Friday, February 10, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. in the AUPAC Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The Guest Artist Series has proven to be a particularly exciting one for the AUPAC this year. The Concert Hall…
Mills James Produces High-End Live Corporate Events with Broadcast Pix Granite
Billerica, Massachusetts – January 19, 2012 – Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and with additional offices in Cincinnati, Mills James is one of the largest independent video production companies in the region. It also maintains an active live event production and staging business, and uses a Broadcast Pix™ Granite™ 5000 live video production system for its most high-end corporate events.
Bryan Campbell, video director and engineer, said the company began using Granite…
Fontaine's Auction Gallery will hold an aptly named Exceptional Antique Auction …
(PITTSFIELD, Mass.) – Fontaine’s Auction Gallery’s second event of the new year will be an aptly named Exceptional Antique Auction, with 400 quality cataloged lots slated to cross the block on Saturday, Feb. 11, in the firm’s gallery located at 1485 West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield. Previews will be held Friday, Feb. 10, from 10-5, and on auction day from 8-11 a.m.
“We had a good, solid year in 2011, but…
JVC Introduces ProHD Compact Studio System for GY-HM150 Handheld Camcorder
WAYNE, NJ – JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced its ProHD Compact Studio solution, which configures the GY-HM150 ProHD handheld camcorder for a studio environment using two new accessories, the HZ-HM150VZR ProHD remote lens control and the DT-X71 ProHD monitor. The company also announced a limited-time rebate program that provides up to $600 in savings for customers who purchase the camcorder and ProHD Compact…
Bruce is a live and well and knocking'em dead
La Mirada CA.
Hollywood Sunset Pictures Inc. (hspfilms) completed principle photography on "BRUCE the Challenge" a Docu-Dramady/Martial Arts Fantasy. Now we are currently in postproduction.(In the process of securing finishing funds)
Mr. Ed Parker known as the Father of American Karate for bringing Martial Arts to the main land for the first time and opening up his first school in Pasadena Ca in the late 50's. He is also…
RealTime Publishing author, Mattius C. S. White, releases another Fantasy Epic c …
RealTime Publishing are delighted to announce the release of the second in a series of Fantasy Novels by author Mattius C. S. White.
Limerick, Ireland, January 18, 2012 -- RealTime Publishing Announces "The Leaves of Dusk", the second of two Epic Novels from American Author Mattius C. S. White.
RealTime Publishing, Inc. has published "The Leaves of Dusk" by Mattius C. S. White, which is the author's second book. The 6 x…
The Television Market in China is one of the most aggressively growing sectors i …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches Television Market in China 2012 report covering a market with strong growth potential. The report is part of Netscribes’ Consumer Goods Series.
Mumbai, India – January 18, 2012 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report, Television Market in China 2012.
The report begins with a timeline description on the evolution of the television technology over the years.…
Rapid growth of consumerism to drive Digital Camera Market in India
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches a report on the Digital Camera Market in India 2012 as part of Netscribes’ Information Technology Series.
Mumbai, India – January 18, 2012 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report Digital Camera Market in India 2012. Adoption rate of digital cameras in India is rising steadily due to rapid growth of consumerism and is anticipated to witness…
One Concierge & VIP-LA Sign Agreement for Global Event Access & Bespoke Services
From major award shows to celebrity parties, One Concierge (http://www.oneconcierge.com), a luxury concierge brand is recognized globally for access to the inaccessible. Today, the brand expands the capacities of its lifestyle management services with the announcement of a partnership with VIP-LA (http://www.vip-la.com) as a partner specializing in exclusive event access, luxury lifestyle coordination, and bespoke experiences around the world. One Concierge anticipates the creation of this partnership to avail its…
New World Landing and 600 South Present Palafox Rumble: Island Fights XIII
On Friday January 20th New World Landing and 600 South will present Palafox Rumble: Island Fights XIII featuring 5 heavyweight fights. Doors will open at 7:30 PM with fights scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM. New World Landing is located in downtown Pensacola at 600 S. Palafox Street. Admission for the event is $25 at the door with $5 off for those showing a military ID.
Island Fights XIII will feature…
Google Launches A New Form Of Social Search Called 'Search, Plus Your World'
Google's philosophy from the very beginning was to create the perfect search engine, and according to it's founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin this will involve a search engine that “would understand exactly what you mean and give back exactly what you want.”
With many changes happening every year, Googles first big announcement comes in the second week of the year, with the introduction of it's new social search initiative called…
Top Chefs from Washington, D.C. Area to Lend Culinary Skills at 14th Annual St. …
WASHINGTON – Preparations are underway for the 14th annual St. Jude Gourmet Gala presented by The Heisley Family Foundation on Feb. 21 in Washington, D.C. The gala is guaranteed to satisfy the savviest of palettes while raising support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of childhood cancer and other deadly diseases.
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30…
Paul Martin’s® American Bistro Supports Local Farms and Purveyors
In keeping with their mission “From the Market by the Season" Paul Martin’s® American Bistro has always stocked their kitchen and bar with fresh, local & sustainable goods. These dedicated restaurateurs haven’t simply relied on their original list of purveyors to provide the foundation of their seasonal menus. Instead, they have supported local purveyors and sustainable farming through active participation in organizations like PlacerGrown and American Farmland Trust and…
Laughter, Lessons, and Life Reinvention with Loretta LaRoche and Crystal Andrus
Loretta LaRoche and Crystal Andrus to present "The Art of Reinvention", a 90-minute conversation, on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.
Greenbank, Ontario, Canada, January, 12, 2012 - It's never easy when things change whether it’s a relationship, health, wealth, home, or career and the list goes on. These days, it seems like everybody is stressed out with a variety of problems. But, every problem has a…
La Rogaia Tango travel Easter 2012 Tango course with Brigitta Winkler, Tango tea …
Villa La Rogaia in Umbria, Italy, Europes number one adress for Tango holiday and Tango travel has been offering Tango holidays in Italy since 1999 being one of the first in Europe organizing Tango holidays.
Every year Villa La Rogaia organizes an ambitious programm of Tango holidays with some of the best Tango teachers worldwide.
In 2012 the organizers of La Rogaia succeeded once again in bringing Tango legend Brigitta Winkler to…
EcoTech Marine Radion Named Winner of Reefbuilder’s 2011 LED Showdown
Bethlehem, Pa. (Jan. 10, 2012) The honors keep piling up for EcoTech Marine’s Radion XR30w aquarium light.
The Radion is the winner of the Reefbuilders.com 2011 LED Showdown, the website announced today. Reefbuilders readers voted the EcoTech light over the HydroLED, Vertex Illumilux, Ecoxotic Retro 2D, Nano Box 12 and Maxspect Mazarra in the five-round, bracket-style contest. The final results had EcoTech winning with 61% of the votes, with around…
New Jersey Caterer Jacques Exclusive Caterers Launches Informational Portal On E …
Hazlet, NJ – January 10, 2012 – Jacques Exclusive Caterers today announced the launch of www.jacquescatering.com as an information portal for New York and New Jersey area residents to find information about catering and event planning. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of catering tips, the website is anticipated to quickly become the tri-state area’s primary resource for event planning.
Future plans include educational…
New York Islanders Host Fundraising Night for Alzheimer’s Association Long Islan …
Alzheimer’s Association Long Island will get an “assist” from the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders with a special fundraising night on February 24 at Nassau Coliseum when the Islanders face off against their division rivals, the New York Rangers, at 7 p.m.
The Islanders are teaming up with Alzheimer’s Association Long Island to raise funds for their mission to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research to provide and…
GO KARTING BRIGHTON TRACK RACES INTO TOWN
A brand new TeamSport Go Karting Brighton track has just opened on the South Coast. Why is there so much excitement about this track? The Go Karting Brighton track is one of the best in the UK, sporting a twisting flyover, sweeping double apex and a Monaco style tunnel, it promises visitors a mind blowing and challenging track to test their go karting skills.
The new track is perfect…
Year of the Dragon Chinese New Year Celebration!
WHAT: On Sunday, January 29th, 2012 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM, China Blossom, located in North Andover, MA, and the Andover Chinese Cultural Exchange (ACCE) will celebrate the Chinese New Year with a festival sponsored by Yang’s Martial Arts. The Chinese New Year celebration is centuries old and the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. More than…
Network with leading experts at the JFS&T conference, taking place in 2 weeks
SMi’s 3rd annual Joint Forces Simulation & Training conference, to be held in London on 24th and 25th January 2012, is designed to address the ever-changing operational training needs, technological aspects & challenges within the global training & simulation community.
The two-day conference will focus on how the combined multinational forces of land, sea and air work together to prepare for modern combat. Delegates will have the chance to explore the…
Wookiee Wonders: Original 'Chewbacca,' Peter Mayhew, Added To New Orleans Comic …
Peter Mayhew, who brought the beloved character “Chewbacca” to life in four STAR WARS films, will attend the 2012 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, January 28-29 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mayhew, who portrayed the loyal Wookiee in the original trilogy STAR WARS (1977), THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980), RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983), and the 2005 prequel REVENGE OF THE SITH, will meet fans,…
Rare, museum-quality rosewood secretary desk, circa 1860, brings $21,280 at Stev …
(FLOMATON, Ala.) – A rare, museum-quality mechanical rosewood drop-front secretary desk, made around 1860 and attributed to the renowned American furniture maker Thomas Brooks, sold for $21,280 at only the second auction held by Stevens at Flomaton, the Alabama affiliate of auction powerhouse Stevens Auction Company, based in Aberdeen, Miss.
The auction was conducted at 320 Palafox Street in Flomaton, an historic theater building that for years housed Flomaton Antique Auction…
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck’s Winter Respite Schedule Announced
(Center Moriches, NY) — Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck announced that it is opening its doors again for the winter weekend respite program, transforming the 60-plus-year-old camp into a year-round destination for children with disabilities.
Children up to the age of 21 arrive on Friday evening and leave on Sunday afternoon. There is a new theme each weekend. Children can participate in various activities, including baking, arts and crafts, games, and watching movies.
The weekends…
Filmfunds Acquires Duran Duboi us and 3D Liveflix, Places Bid on Duran Duboi Fra …
Filmfunds Prepares To Ask Millions of Movie Fans, “What Film Do You Want To See In 3D?”
Los Angeles, CA, January 06, 2012 /PressReleasePing/ -- Having launched a production arm to help bring promising new films to market, FilmFunds today announced the acquisition of Duran Duboi US, an independent California-based company whose patented 3D LiveFlix technology, combined with FilmFunds’ own digital crowd-sourcing technology, will allow FilmFunds to poll public opinion on…
MOOYAH Continues “MOOMENTOUS” Progress Into a Bright Future of Better Burgers …
(Dallas, TX) January 5, 2011 – Americans are craving better burgers. Impersonal fast food is out, and friendly fast casual service that delivers on a wide variety of options is in. MOOYAH, which serves top notch burgers, fries, and shakes, is leading the way in one of the fastest growing segments of the restaurant industry.
The proof isn’t in the pudding, but in the thick and frosty signature milkshakes. The better…
Hip Hop Community Grieves Loss of Chrishun 'Rapstar' Moore; Dies Of Heart Attack
MEMPHIS, TN January 5, 2012 - Hip-Hop artist and rapper Chrishun 'Rapstar' Moore, a native of Memphis, TN, died over the weekend on Friday, December 30. Rapper Chrishun Moore, born and raised in Memphis, TN, was pronounced dead after suffering from a heart attack. Moore was 21 years old, at his untimely death.
Since Moore's death, the Hip-Hop community in Memphis has been grieving his loss over the internet and…
Olympic Lawn’s Tips for Wintertime Bird Watching With an Outdoor Bird Feeder
Even without snowfall so far this season, the beautiful winter birds have made their way to Kansas City. On any given day, beautiful cardinals, blue birds, holly and finch can be spotted on roadside posts and backyard landscape features. One way to attract beautiful winter birds is through a properly placed bird feeder and the right food.
"Landscaping and backyard planning doesn’t have to stop during winter. Use a…
Beezid Kicks Off 2012 - Announces New Pink Locks and Increased Auction Schedule
Beezid, the leader in penny auction entertainment has just announced exciting new additions to their site that include an increase in the number of daily auctions and a new lock structure, both of which combine to give more people the opportunity to win more auctions than ever before.
Beginning on Tuesday, January 3rd, Beezid will introduce the Pink Lock. Members will be able to claim three of these Pink Lock auctions…
Shatner, Lee Meet-and-Greets, Marsters Q&A, Parties Highlight New Orleans Comic …
Rare meet-and-greets and Q&A sessions with legends William Shatner and Stan Lee, panels with movie and TV stars James Marsters, Mary McDonnell and Adam Baldwin, and several themed parties headline a broad, diverse schedule of special programming at the 2012 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, January 28-29 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Unique Jedi lightsaber classes, sessions with stars of classic favorites, a screening of the…
Ben’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers Celebrates 40 Years of Great Food Throu …
It was the year 1972. Richard Nixon was president. “The French Connection” grabbed three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack was the No.1 song on Billboard’s charts. New York Mets pitching ace Tom Seaver had his second 20-win season. And Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers opened its first location in Baldwin, New York.
In celebration of its 40th anniversary year,…
25 Things To Do In Travel Applications Make Traveling to Amsterdam, Boston, and …
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – (January 02, 2012) – Rainbow Riders makes traveling to Amsterdam, Boston and Milan easier and more accessible to travelers and vacationers by introducing a line of travel applications for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod, which they collectively call “25 things to do in.”
“25 things to do in” travel applications feature an easy to use interface that is especially designed for people on the go. The apps compile…
Equazi Enterprises Announces New Word Puzzle and Free Mobile App: Unolingo
Called Unolingo and pronounced “you-know-lingo”, this new brain-teaser is a 10 x 10 crossword puzzle without clues and 26 empty squares that require the precise placement of each letter of the alphabet. Depending on the level of difficulty, from one-star (easiest) to four-star (most difficult), a Unolingo can be completed in 5-15 minutes and calls for a mix of word knowledge, logic and deductive reasoning.
According to the puzzle’s creator and…
West Palm Beach Tarot Grandmaster Christiana Gaudet Makes Predictions for 2012: …
At the end of December each year, professional psychics, tarotists and astrologers make predictions for the coming year. This New Year offers a unique opportunity as we anticipate the much-heralded arrival of 2012.
As we face 2012, we approach the “Mayan Prophesy,” or the end of the Mayan calendar. Popular fiction has detailed the apocalyptic events we might expect as we near December 21, 2012.
Many world religions have within…
Bailando Con El Diablo (Dancing with the Devil)
WHAT: A popular Mexican legend tells the story of a disobedient young girl, who despite her parents’ wishes sneaks off to dance the night away. The most handsome and charming man at the dance sweeps her off her feet and before she knows it she is lost in his eyes. When she looks down she notices that her…
Snap-A-Note: A New Application To Aid In Remembering Things
Copenhagen, Denmark – Many people have various things in mind than the actual tasks they are currently undertaking. Due to this, they often get distracted from remembering important items that need to be purchased, or perhaps chores to be finished. In order to avoid this, a handful of individuals choose to take down notes to retain vital information that they can use as a reference in the future. However,…
Nest Egg Auctions to host Gala Holiday New Year’s Auction on Jan. 7
MERIDEN, Conn. – The Brechlins are home for the holidays and will celebrate as the Connecticut family’s Nest Egg Auctions presents its annual Gala Holiday New Year’s Auction on Saturday, Jan. 7. The sale will begin at 2 p.m. Eastern time.
Those attending the 209-lot auction will be offered festive hospitality, with complimentary food and drink; and live music.
“Everyone comes to our New Year’s auction,” said auctioneer Ryan…
Gold Dust Kentucky Bourbon western fifth bottle soars to $28,000 at American Bot …
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – A Trademark Barkhouse Bros. & Co. Gold Dust Kentucky Bourbon bottle, one of the most popular western fifths and one of the finest known to exist, sold for $28,000 in an Internet and catalog auction held Dec. 9-18 by American Bottle Auctions. The bottle was the top seller of the 144 western whiskeys and historical flasks that changed hands.
The auction set numerous records and did well in…
Groove Monkee Offers MIDI Drum Patterns in the United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
North Aurora, Illinois- Groove Monkee is one of the renowned MIDI files providing libraries across the country. The company provides wide range of music file formats and styles like BFD, GM, BFD2, GURU, and EZdrummer. Lately, the company has also started providing few more file formats such as Addictive Drums, Live Session Drums, Groove Agent etc. The MIDI file formats and the styles available with the company are…
2012 New Years Eve at Burj Khalifa with Diana Yukawa
New Years Eve at the Burj Khalifa 2012 will see the extraordinary solo violinist Diana Yukawa take to the stage to see in the 2012 New Year for Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. The modern violinist will be performing with the Grammy Award winning musical group Deep Forest, notorious for composing a style of world music, sometimes called ethnic electronica, mixing ethnic with electronic sounds and dance beats or…
Filmfunds Acquires Duran Duboi Us And 3d Liveflix, Places Bid On Duran Duboi Fra …
Filmfunds Prepares To Ask Millions of Movie Fans,
“What Film Do You Want To See In 3D?”
Los Angeles (December 20, 2011) – Having launched a production arm to help bring promising new films to market, FilmFunds today announced the acquisition of Duran Duboi US, an independent California-based company whose patented 3D LiveFlix technology, combined with FilmFunds’ own digital crowd-sourcing technology, will allow FilmFunds to poll public opinion on the most popular…
Begonia, Geranium And Lavender Are Old Favourites For The Garden
Old favourites for the garden are Begonias, Geraniums, and Lavender and it is very rare to find a garden in the UK without these favourites planted somewhere.
The Begonia is a combination of beautiful double-flowers and textured foliage make the tuberous-rooted begonia attractive plants to grow. Of course there are also some very charming single-flowered varieties, the plants which are half-hardy, make colourful summer bedding and are superb as pot…
PurelyGadgets 2011 Review
London 23rd December 2011
We end this year with a hearty congratulations to the winners of our 7 Gadgets for Christmas Competition, and hope they enjoy their prizes over the holidays.
2011 has been a year of change for PurelyGadgets. Sadly, we said goodbye to modu, who despite best efforts were forced to wind down. We have been searching far and wide to bring our customers the latest in technology and offering…
Door2Tour.com reports 'Dancing on Ice' outselling 'The X Factor'
Door2Tour.com, the website tour consolidator, has revealed that not only has the recent series of 'The X Factor' been trounced in the battle for viewers against rival 'Strictly Come Dancing', but it looks like popularity for 'The X Factor Live Tour' is also waning with more people searching for packages to this year's 'Dancing On Ice Live Tour' before the current series has even been aired.
Although the celebrity line-up for…
TINSEL KOREY TO VOLUNTEER AT ST. MARY’S FOOD BANK
Los Angeles, CA (December 21, 2011) – On Wednesday, December 21st, 2011, Tinsel Korey, of The Twilight Saga film series will return to St., Mary Food Bank in Phoenix, Arizona to volunteer and assist in the campaign against hunger in hopes that her efforts will help create awareness of hunger in America.
Last year, while working with DoSomething.org, Korey became aware of the hunger many American families faced during…
Skywalk Awards X-GLOO Prize
X-GLOO Partners receive awards at the first international sales partner meeting
Skywalk held its first international sales partner meeting for the X-GLOO Event Tent on 23. - 25. November 2011. Numerous X-GLOO sales partners from all over the world met in Bavaria to discuss marketing strategies as well as new products from the modular tent system. The tent manufacturer from Southern Germany awarded its first prize ever during the 3-day…
