Press Releases by Category Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous
ISPA – German Masters 2008
Magdeburg – Over the long weekend of the 4. Mai more than 1.000 Skat players filled the Mittelland hall in Barleben. The tournaments of the 30. German Mastery and the 27. open International German Single Mastership were held by the International Skat Players Association, ISPA Germany. Patrons of the Games were the 1st Barleber Skat sports club e.V. and the Skat club \"Burger Ihleskater\", whose good organization together with the…
Leader in High Energy Efficient Heat Line Products Announces Results of CARAPACE …
Carnarvon, Ontario -- Heat-Line (heatline.com), a manufacturer of state-of-the-art water pipe freeze protection systems, has just completed an extensive energy efficiency case study of their Carapace freeze protection water pipe system and the results are outstanding.
In November 2007, Heat-Line installed a Carapace municipal and residential freeze protection water pipe system in Haliburton County, Ontario to conduct an energy efficiency case study. At the time, no one could have guessed…
Tutankhamun's Treasure Hunt
Tutankhamun Exhibition is waiting for young explorers to uncover the hidden treasures.
The discovery of Tutankhamun\'s tomb in the Valley of the Kings, by Howard Carter, in 1922 has been described as the world\'s greatest discovery of ancient treasure. Now children visiting the internationally renowned Tutankhamun Exhibition can go on their own Treasure Hunt over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, with the chance of winning \'treasure\' for themselves. The Tutankhamun Exhibition…
Filmmakers - ISFFH Call For Entries 2008
The International Student Film Festival Hollywood (ISFFH) is now accepting submissions for its 6th annual Film and Video Competition. The Festival will be held in the NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood, CA - November 5 – 9, 2008. Submission deadline is August 31, 2008. More information and Entry forms are available on the website www.isffhollywood.org and should be sent to 4821 Lankershim Blvd. Suite F-132, North Hollywood, CA 91601…
Loudspeakers Plus Announces First Tone Clinic
May 13th, 2008, Chicago, IL – Loudspeakers Plus, partnered with Eminence Speaker LLC has announced it’s first Tone Clinic at The Tone Chamber in Manteno, IL on May 17th.
The Tone Chamber is the first-ever facility offering guitar players to ability to test every Eminence guitar speaker. Guitar players can use their amp, guitar and pedal board to test 27 speakers and customize their tone.
The Clinic will highlight guitar speaker…
UNIVERSAL MUSIC’S STANFOUR PROMOTES DEBUT ALBUM “WILD LIFE” WITH MLC MUSIC PR AN …
Los Angeles, CA (May 12, 2008) – Universal Music’s German pop rock band Stanfour has signed on for MLC PR’s public relations services, and radio promotion services through their sister company M. Loring Communications. Stanfour has reached out to MLC in order to promote their 13-song debut album “Wild Life” in the states.
Mona Loring, president of MLC PR and M. Loring Communications shares, “Stanfour has made a significant…
Algonquin Park Area Resort Ranks High on Green Key Eco-Rating Program
Dwight, Ontario -- In the Ontario tourism and travel industry, the fastest growing market is eco-tourism and resort properties that promote green practices and are eco-friendly, according to the International Eco-tourism Society. Today, more than ever before, people are concerned about the health of our planet and are aware of how our actions have a direct effect on the environment. As a result of these concerns, many consumers are making…
Algonquin Park Lodge Announces 5-Year Renewable Energy Strategic Plan
Huntsville, Ontario -- Bartlett Lodge (bartlettlodge.com) has been an Algonquin Provincial Park landmark since 1917 and its current owners, Marilyn & Kim Smith, are totally committed to environmental responsibility. They have demonstrated their dedication by introducing a number of innovative energy saving measures and utilizing environmentally friendly and non-polluting practices and products into the resort’s day-to-day operations. The Smiths have just announced a plan, to be implemented over the next…
Jokers' Masquerade Fancy Dress Marketing Department Expansion
Recently appointed as Product Marketing Executive, Jessica Kent has joined the ever expanding Abscissa.com Limited marketing department. Abscissa.com is a multi-million pound retail and wholesale company with UK and European distribution rights to many American Halloween costume manufacturers and a number of Licensed products. The wholesale fancy dress side of the company consists of the Fancy Dress Warehouse, a trade only entity with European exclusive distribution agreements and…
ANGEL CITY CHORALE PARTNERS WITH OPCC TO BENEFIT HOMELESS
Angel City Chorale (ACC) and OPCC announce an exciting joint venture to support our community’s response to homelessness, domestic violence, and mental illness. “Joining together with OPCC creates a natural partnership for Angel City Chorale because our goal is to build community one song at a time,” said Sue Fink, Artistic Director of ACC. “By participating in this alliance, we reinforce our commitment to making a difference in…
BAG OF TOYS SIGNS LICENSING DEAL WITH REELCOMP.COM FOR THE TRACK “SURF SONG”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 9, 2008) – M. Loring Communications announced today that San Francisco-based acoustic rock band Bag of Toys has licensed “Surf Song” to REELcomp.com. The single from their hit debut album “Nooner” (released in 2006) will be used in the surf category on REELcomp.com.
Hailing from northern California, Bag of Toys is quickly becoming known as the hottest acoustic surf rock artist to hit the…
WCPE “Preview” Features Carolina Ballet’s Robert Weiss
WCPE “Preview!” Features Carolina Ballet’s Robert Weiss
Interview with Artistic Director Airs May 11
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (May 9, 2008)—TheClassicalStation.org announces today that its weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with Robert Weiss, artistic director of the Carolina Ballet. The interview can be heard during the station’s Sunday, May 11 program that runs from 6-9 p.m. ET.
Weiss will discuss the Ballet’s new production of “Sleeping Beauty” with WCPE’s…
Strategic Vision Salutes Literary Client Dr. David Eigen, For Winning The Nautil …
Atlanta, GA/May 9 2008 – Strategic Vision, LLC, a leading book publicity agency salutes its client, Dr. David Eigen, author of Men – The Gods of Love, for winning the Silver Nautilus Book of the Year Award in the category of Relationship. The critically acclaimed, Men – The Gods of Love, is the culmination of four years of research and writing by Dr. Eigen and is designed to explore and…
Men – The Gods of Love Named Silver Winner For The Nautilus Book Award
Boca Raton, FL/May 9, 2008 – Men – The Gods of Love by Dr. David Eigen, (Hardback, ISBN 978-0-9797399-6-5, Gender Studies Institute, 2007) has been awarded the Silver Award Category for the Nautilus Book Award in the category of Relationship. The critically acclaimed, Men – The Gods of Love, is the culmination of 4 years of research and writing by Dr. Eigen and is designed to explore and debunk…
Smurfs on Holiday Launched
The fancy dress company, Jokers\' Masquerade have recently included a new costume to their portfolio, known as a “Blue Gnome” it is based on a Smurf costume and has been a real success according to Beatrice Butler, the marketing manager for Jokers\' Masquerade fancy dress.
The Smurfs were created by a Belgian cartoonist called Peyo who started as series of cartoon strips that first featured in a Belgian publication in 1958…
Rainbow Rampage, the World's first Gay Motorsport, partners with Stonewall a lea …
Civil rights public awareness and educational leaders team up with Rainbow Rampage the first gay motorsport that launches from Brighton, England, June 28, 2008.
7th May 2008: Budapest, Hungary. Chennai Event Management Services (CEMS) has a history of working with grassroots charities in India, Africa and Eastern Europe but with the launch of the Rainbow Rampage event organizers knew they'd need to find a unique partner with a track record…
New Golf Equipment Auction Web Site Beats the Counterfeiters – 'If it's Jam it's …
Keen golfers seeking a new set of golf clubs and golfing accessories can now benefit from online auction prices without the worry of counterfeit goods. Set up by Jam Auctions, jamgolf.com, features only authorised resellers of branded golf equipment to guarantee goods are genuine and of top quality.
The web site has been created by golf enthusiasts Jeremy Tomlinson and Andrew Fothergill. “There can be a significant risk of…
Mother's Day Charity Event slated at Times Square Celebrities and their Mothers …
(Times Square - New York, NY, USA) May 6, 2008 Source Magazine will host a Charity Mother\'s Day event and celebration of their 20th Anniversary Kick-Off to benefit victims of Kidney Disease which is rising among women and afflicts over 13% of Americans Nationwide.
The charity benefit event on May 11th at Times Square Arts Center will be hosted by Radio personality Kim Kane of Power 105.1 and will feature…
Actress Danielle Franke Stars in the Psychological Thriller Green River
(Los Angeles, CA May 6, 2008) Local actress Danielle Franke makes her debut performance and stars as Charisma Kavanagh in the Psychological thriller Green River. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Danielle Franke was introduced to the entertainment industry when she booked her first national commercial at the age of 15. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BA…
MLC PR SIGNS INDIE SOLO ARTIST MICHAEL JAMES
Los Angeles, CA (May 6, 2008) – MLC PR announced today that Denver-based up and coming indie rock artist Michael James has signed on for their services in conjunction with the upcoming June release of his latest EP, “To Raise an Army for Love.” The heartfelt EP revolves around the two central ideas of love and war, while escaping the notion of typical love songs. Throughout the EP, James never…
Musical Laboratory* Launches Website for Music Connoisseurs
Musical Laboratory* (musical-laboratory.com) has launched a new website that invites music connoisseurs to follow its lead into the realm of music. The site offers information about Musical Laboratory's exclusive audio components, which the company claims can take the listener beyond audio into a spiritual world of musicality that reveals itself thru ultra-refined resonance and sound.
Musical Laboratory* defines itself as the architect of true ultra-fi for the discerning listener and the…
Villa La Rogaia proposes «Hiking amid the Broom» Hiking holidays in Umbria ar …
For friends of nature and hiking the Umbrian tourist board in cooperation with Villa la Rogaia and other agriturisms offers guided hikes along a variety of charming hiking routes.
According to the season the hikes have different themes.
\"Trekking delle Ginestre\"
Walks in the sweet-scented May
Leisurely walking up and down the hills that contour Lake Trasimeno when the slopes are covered in a multi-coloured coat and the air filled with intense perfume…
The Young Generation Of Reggae & Dancehall Music
Juju born joel david lindsay, juju realize that he have a love for music at the age six (6),when he start out has a Dj and a technician pulling down and fixin radio, he start to play music at home and in the community,he then decide to take it to the next level,when he meet this young man by the name of jekko,the son of barry heptones,his talent was too…
FACEBOOK CONTEST FEATURES LEGACY INTERACTIVE’S "THE TUTTLES GAME" WITH PROCEEDS …
Legacy Interactive is rolling out a Facebook \"Friends\" promotional contest designed to help spread the word about The Tuttles Madcap Misadventures: Starlight Charity Challenge. The animated arcade-style game is being sold with a first-of-its kind national fundraising campaign benefiting children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses via the Starlight Starbright Children\'s Foundation. Ten Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 digital cameras, each with an MSRP of $449.95, will be given away as part…
Cannes Festival 2008 – "SPIDER-MAN" Distributes Dollars: KIRSTEN, MY LOVE COUNTS …
He walked for his love 300 miles from San Francisco to L.A., donated her paintings and dedicated his WALK OF FLAME. One year later, he made a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago through Belgium and the Netherlands to France in order to collect donations for amnesty international and its fight against female genital mutilation and for the rights of women in the Third World.
Christophe Didillon (36 years of…
For Touring Comedian, Returning to Nightingale is a Tradition
May 5, 2008 – Tulsa, OK – Vicarious Productions is proud to announce the Tulsa premiere of “ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 3,” a solo musical comedy performance written and performed by nationally-acclaimed solo theatre artist Jade Esteban Estrada (2005 Performance Artist of the Year) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008. The performance will be held at the Nightingale Theatre located at 1416 East…
Rock Star puts career online, literally
Rock Star, formerly known as Marc Kancler, has posted a chance to win 1% of his future earnings on Ebay. Rock claims that if he gets a chance to audition and win a part, small or large, and a successful acting career stems from that audition and the publicity produced by his ad, the winner will receive 1% of all his acting income from that day forward.
Rock has been no…
Gay Latin Performer Returns to Oklahoma City
May 1, 2008 – Oklahoma City – Vicarious Productions is proud to announce the Oklahoma premiere of “ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 3,” a solo musical comedy performance written and performed by nationally-acclaimed solo theatre artist Jade Esteban Estrada (2005 Performance Artist of the Year) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008. The performance will be held at IAO Performance Gallery located at 811 N.…
Asian American Pop Star Chelsea E. Slated to Release Full Length Album, “Greenli …
Los Angeles, CA (April 26, 2008)— Asian American pop artist Chelsea E. is slated to officially release her full-length album “Greenlight Girl” on June 24, 2008. Compared to the likes of Natasha Bedingfield, Nelly Furtado, Fergie, and Pink, Chelsea has combined an infectious blend of pop, acoustic, and urban sounds to create an album that showcases her undeniable talent.
Chelsea shares, “This is an extremely personal album, it…
International Singing Sensation Shaheen Sheik Stages a Revolution with Latest Al …
Reinventing her strong but sweet, singer-songwriter persona into an electro-pop diva, Shaheen is now using her voice to expose socio-political issues.
Los Angeles, CA, May 1, 2008 – Rising star, recording artist and producer, Shaheen (pronounced shuh-heen) released her highly anticipated album entitled REVOLUTION today, featuring 11 world, electro-pop dance and lounge tracks. Marking the launch of an album that challenges reviewers and critics to box Shaheen into any one category,…
Epoque Hotels Proudly Announces Hotel Panorama Opening in Hong Kong
A deluxe business hotel located in the heart of the city embraced by stunning views of Victoria Harbour
With 324 rooms including 12 spacious suites, Hotel Panorama by Rhombus has opened on March 28th, 2008. This brand new property, one of Hong Kong’s tallest buildings, will deliver you a genuine style in accommodations embraced by pure comfort and relaxation. Guestrooms are contemporarily designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering breathtaking views…
eMusic has best-ever holiday season sales
Rings in new year with more than 400,000 subscribers
NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2008 -- eMusic the world’s largest retailer of independent music — and the world’s second-largest digital music service after iTunes — ended 2007 with a bang, surpassing its most aggressive holiday forecasts by 100% and doubling the number of new customer trials on Christmas Day from the previous year. The dramatic results pushed eMusic past the 400,000 paid…
FRANCIA RAISA STARS IN THE “UNTITLED BRENDA HAMPTON PROJECT” SET TO PREMIERE TH …
Los Angeles, CA (April 24, 2008) – ABC Family has officially announced that this summer, Francia Raisa (The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream) is set to star in their as yet “Untitled Brenda Hampton Project,” by the creator of “7th Heaven.” Molly Ringwald (Pretty in Pink), John Schneider (“Smallville”) and Ernie Hudson (“Oz”) are among Francia Raisa in the powerful cast.
The touching one hour drama focuses on…
Standing Hampton Prepares for Busy Summer Schedule and Album Debut Tour
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Des Moines, IA – (04/16/08) -- Standing Hampton hits the road this summer, touring throughout the Midwest in support of their debut album titled Brace Yourself.
In addition to their popular “hitlist” from the 70’s and 80’s, Standing Hampton will be performing their original songs, featured on the new album. The classic rock/powerpop album is now available to purchase at their appearances and online through iTunes, CD Baby,…
North Muskoka Lake Sets A Guinness World Record
Sundridge, ON -- The popular Ontario vacation destination of Almaguin Highlands, located just 2-½ hours north of Toronto, is home to a very unique lake. Lake Bernard, just north of the Muskoka Lakes district, has been deemed the “world’s largest fresh water lake without an island by Guinness World Records. Measuring approximately 7 km in length and 2.5 km in width, Lake Bernard is large in comparison to the majority…
Tracy Honda Announces Availability of the 2008 Honda Accord
The 2008 Honda Accord receives major overhaul over the previous year’s model. It has been redesigned, and has become more spacious. Available in two body types –the sedan and the coupe, the 2008 Accord offers a choice of three engines: a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 177 and 190 horsepower, and a 3.5 liter V6 that comes with 235 horsepower.
It incorporates an innovative technology, the Variable Cylinder Management, which saves…
POETIC INDIE ARTIST MICHAEL JAMES RELEASES THIRD SOLO ALBUM “TO RAISE AN ARMY FO …
Denver, CO (April 18, 2008) – Denver’s indie rocker Michael James will be releasing his third EP entitled, “To Raise an Army for Love” on June 24, 2008. Produced by Grammy-winner John Seymour (U2, Dave Matthews Band, Bouncing Souls) and mastered by Dom Maita (Plain White T’s, Fall Out Boy, Herbie Hancock), this time around, James\' new EP explores a more poignant emotional core than his past works.
Based on…
M. LORING COMMUNICATIONS SIGNS AMERICA’S POP ROCK SWEETHEART KAITLYN ANDERSON
Los Angeles, CA (April 22, 2008) – Jennifer Lyneis, VP of Record Promotion of M. Loring Communications announced today that up and coming solo artist Kaitlyn Anderson has signed on for radio promotion with the music firm. Dubbed “America’s Pop Rock Sweetheart,” Kaitlyn will be releasing her debut album “A New Word for Over” on May 9, 2008. Produced by Peter Barker (ZZ Top, Heart), “A New World for…
Cruise Vacation World Plan to Bring In Mind-blowing Deals
Scarborough, Ontario - April 16, 2008 – Cruise Vacation World has announced fabulous discounts on cruise packages on major cruise lines like Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and many more for their esteemed clientele.
Cruise Vacation World is planning to offer discount cruises at unbelievable rates to their customers this…
Local Basement Waterproofing Company Recognized for Quality Customer Service
Perth Amboy, NJ - Quality First Basement Systems recently won two Angie’s List Super Service Awards and Service Magic’s certification for customer service excellence.
Especially in the home improvement industry, quality customer service is more and more often becoming a thing of the past. With J.D. Power and Associates reporting a 78% satisfaction rating for Home Improvement Contractors for Residential and Light Commercial jobs in 2007, customers too often end…
2nd Annual CHOREOGRAPHY MEDIA HONORS Honors the art and craft of choreography fo …
Los Angeles, CA (April 22, 2008)-- The 2nd Annual Choreography Media Honors (CMH) proudly returns to the Director’s Guild of America to celebrate and honor outstanding achievements in choreography for the camera. Presented in conjunction with the 7th Annual 2008 Dance Camera West Media Film Festival, a highly lauded Los Angeles month long festival devoted to the merging of choreography and cinema, the CMH will present the honored work at…
Rising Young Star William Erickson Releases Debut Music Video
Boston, MA (April 22, 2008) – Random Nature Productions announced today that rising young star William Erickson will be releasing his debut music video for his single “Love Is Always Near” on April 17, 2008. The music video will be able to be viewed exclusively through YouTube on the Random Nature site.
As Random Nature Productions’ first producing…
Kaitlyn Anderson Releases Anticipated Debut EP “A New Word for Over” May 9, 2008 …
Los Angeles, California (April 22, 2008)— Pop Rock artist Kaitlyn Anderson is set to officially release her anticipated EP “A New Word for Over” on May 9, 2008. Anderson will kick off the release at her album release show on May 9, 2008 at 9 pm at the PLUSH LOUNGE (VIP room @ The KEY CLUB) in West Hollywood, California. For her debut EP, Anderson and her producer Peter Barker…
AVS PRO-80 Ultra Short-Throw XGA Multimedia Projector
San Diego, CA, April 7, 2008 Audio Video Supply, Inc, a San Diego distributor first in the LCD Projector Industry, has introduced the new AVS PRO-80 Ultra Short-Throw Multimedia Projector from its new product line.
The AVS PRO-80 uses a new large diameter aspheric lens, which can provide 80-inch projection from the ultra short distance of only 3-inches to project large images in any available space.
The AVS PRO-80 is an extremely…
Author Dr. Charles Konia Is Selected As A Finalist For The ForeWord Magazine Boo …
Princeton, NJ/April 21, 2008 – The critically acclaimed, The Emotional Plague: The Root of Human Evil (ACO Press, ISBN 978-0-96799670-3-5, 2008) by Dr. Charles Konia has been selected as a finalist for the ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award in the category of psychology. The Emotional Plague explores a disease of destructive human behavior involving people’s emotional lives that can be spread from person to person with all…
Celebrities Go Green with Eco-Friendly Coffee
Sanani’s Original Mocha Coffee in “Earth Day in Hollywood” Gift Bag
Environmentally-conscious movie stars, recording artists and other celebrities will receive a taste of eco-luxury this coming Earth Day when Distinctive Assets distributes Sanani, The Original Mocha Coffee®, in its inaugural “Earth Day in Hollywood,” Gift Basket.
The exclusive coffee, which was given away in this year’s “Everybody Wins at the Oscars” Gift Basket caught the attention of Distinctive Assets, because the…
Tango workshop in Italy, Argentine Tango stars Andrea Reyero and Sebastián Missé …
Sebastián and Andrea are two representatives of a new generation of Argentine tango dancers, choreographers and pedagogues.
They express with passion, tradition and innovation an elegant and precise style of dance, characterised by great virtuosity that place them among the most talented young couples in the world of tango.
They are acclaimed as true tango dancers both by the general public and by the “milongueros”, and are mostly appreciated for the emotion…
WATCHINDIA.TV PARTNERS UP WITH INX MEDIA
MEGA HINDI GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT CHANNEL 9X IS NEWEST ADDITION TO WATCHINDIA.TV PLATFORM
New York & Mumbai: WatchIndia.TV, the premier internet TV company for the Indian diaspora, just added the mega Hindi General Entertainment Channel 9X, to its platform. In less than one year, WatchIndia.TV has attained its goal to become the resource for Indian TV with the largest selection of top rated content. WatchIndia offers over a dozen channels with multiple…
THE AMERICAS CUP IN CHAOS
The Americas Cup has survived many trials and tribulations over its history, but the latest may threaten its very existence writes Martin Dinham of nare.co .uk.
The Americas Cup (or Auld Mug as it is colloquially known) is the oldest sporting trophy in known existence, the first contest in 1851 pre dating the modern Olympics by almost 50 years. First won by the schooner America, the cup attained almost holy…
City of Palm Desert announces dates and program for third annual Art of Food & W …
PALM DESERT, Calif. – April 15, 2008 — The Art of Food & Wine™ Palm Desert, a four-day celebration featuring the very best in art, food and wine hospitality and education, today announced the dates for its 2008 event. Poised to become the premier West Coast destination for the discerning palate, The Art of Food & Wine will kick off Thursday, Nov. 6 and run through Sunday, Nov. 9.
New to…
