Press Releases by Category Arts & Culture
Cherilyn Nocera-Newland of Nocera Photographic Wins “Best in Show” at the Florid …
Cherilyn Nocera-Newland, professional photographer and owner of Nocera Photographic, won the prestigious “Best in Show” award in the portraits category at the 2013 Florida Professional Photographers Association (FPPA) Convention for her photograph, “Redneck Yacht Club.” At the convention, held in Orlando from August 17-21st, this family portrait also won first place in the environmental portraits category, while her photograph, “Great Sand Dunes, Colorado” won first place in the abstract category.
“The…
BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS AND TEEN CITY STAGE ANNOUNCE TEAM BROADWAY
Blumenthal Performing Arts and Teen City Stage are thrilled to announce a brand new musical theatre skill-development program for intermediate to advanced level teen performers across the Charlotte area: Team Broadway!
In weekly training sessions instructed by the award winning, professional directing team of Linda Booth and Lori Anne Sword, students will employ a variety of musical numbers to strengthen vocal,…
New CD Release: Florian Uhlig with Penderecki’s Piano Concerto “Resurrection“: 9 …
Florian Uhlig brings out new CD with Penderecki’s Piano Concerto “Resurrection“
On the occasion of Krzysztof Penderecki’s 80th anniversary Florian Uhlig presents a new album with the composer’s Piano Concerto “Resurrection“. In recent years the artist has given several performances of the virtuoso work, for example with the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela under the baton of the composer. The pianist has studied Penderecki’s oeuvre for quite some time, hence…
RecordJet Enters The Charts With German YouTube Stars "DieLochis"
- Entered the German Singles Charts at number 55
- YouTube as a stepping stone for musical success
Just one week after their passengers "Milky Chance" entered the German Singles Charts at number 98 (now up to number 92), the Berlin-based digital distributor recordJet is announcing another musical success: Their passengers Heiko and Roman Lochmann, better known as "DieLochis", have entered the German Charts at number 55 with their single "Durchgehend Online"…
Powerful world music and a soft songwriter - cultural clash in "SONGS & WHISPERS …
Jeconte & The Mali Allstars serve a powercocktail full of energy, Lewis Knutsen simply leans on his deep, soft voice - we mix it! And we promise: it matches. "SONGS & WHISPERS" is looking forward to a special experience in CIRCUIT 08/2013 (16.08.-08.09.)!
JECONTE & THE MALI ALLSTARS (Bamako, ML)
www.themaliblues.com
To understand the story of Mali Blues one must go back to a simpler time; a time when one could walk freely…
Russia 2014 - towns and sceneries along Trans-Siberian Railway
Under the title „Russia 2014 - towns and sceneries along Trans-Siberian Railway“has just published the calendar of the German globetrotter Jan Balster.
The calendar:
What longing, the trans-Siberian railway. The longest railroad line of the world. A life's dream comes true. It widens of the country, the Russian soul. A trip by eight time zones along the classical route of the Trans-Siberian Railway, from Moscow about the cloister of Ivolginsk, Baikal,…
Villa La Rogaia supports crowdfunding for sculptor Wolfgang Sandt´s "Garden of P …
The sculptor Wolfgang Sandt has created the artbook "Garden of Poetry". It features photographs of sculptures he created for an artshow in the garden of an old Italian villa, and poems in three languages he made together with the sculptures.
Help funding Wolfgang Sandt´s artbook "Garden of Poetry"
Villa La Rogaia in Umbria, renowned organizer of creative courses supports the crowdfunding campaign of the sculptor Wolfgang Sandt.
The sculptor Wolfgang Sandt has…
Art project "Freight - Frontiers of Freedom"
„Freight - Frontiers of Freedom" is an art project by photographer Linn Marx and philosopher Kolja Lehmann-Muriithi. The strange, paradoxical and critical aspects of global freight transport are dealt with in a travelling exposition going from Lutterbek to Hamburg, Reykjavik, Hawaii, San Francisco, the Burning Man Festival in Nevada, Mexico City and New York. Pictures by Linn Marx are shown as a visual projection and are underscored with music and…
KNIFE. BLADE. STEEL. First Exhibition of the German Knifemakers Guild DMG in Dre …
On Saturday 12th of October 2013 the German Knifemakers Guild DMG presents their new custom knife show in Saxony.
The exhibition with international importance will be opened from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Making blades and knives is one of the oldest arts of mankind.
Therefore it is a hearts desire to show masterpieces of Saxon and international knifemakers for the first time in the Saxonian Capital for the inhabitants and their…
Actress Kirsten Dunst in the face of Marilyn Monroe
German Artist produces unique "Warhol collage" of Hollywood beauty:
A German artist has discovered the Hollywood beauty as a motif for his art paintings. In memory of Marilyn Monroe and the famous artist Andy Warhol, Christophe Didillon manufactures (41) artistic pictures of Kirsten Dunst. The artists admires Kirsten and her engagement for people with depression.
"I think Kirsten is a very brave lady. Like Marilyn Monroe and other important artists she suffered…
German photographer Thomas Sing was awarded Third Prize (Fine Art) in the Px3, P …
WINNER OF PX3, Prix de la Photographie Paris
THOMAS SING OF GERMANY WAS AWARDED THIRD PRIZE IN THE PX3 2013 COMPETITION.
PARIS, FRANCE
PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS (PX3) ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF PX3 2013 COMPETITION.
Thomas Sing of Germany was Awarded: Third Prize in category Fine Art for the entry entitled, " La Méditation ." The jury selected PX3 2013’s winners from thousands of photography entries from over 85 countries.
Px3 is juried by…
GALERIE Supper at “The solo project” 2013 Basel
In the time of June 12th until June 16th the GALERIE Supper is going to join the contemporary art fair “The solo project” in Basel.
In the past years this art fair is grown to a very important place for contemporary art. By the side of many renowned international galleries, the GALERIE Supper is going to show a solo exhibition of the artist Monika Thiele, whose works are also exhibited at…
Successful Auction Season Start in Munich - Nesch takes it all
Munich, 26 April, 2013, (kk) – With an overall result of EUR 3,4 million* in the April auctions, the season made a promising start, especially as this result tops that of last year’s spring auction by EUR 1 million. “Besides the high quality on offer, it is particularly the crisis-proof form of investment that is most convincing. Some 21 results above the EUR 20.000 mark in both auctions of 'Art…
COMPETITION INGENIOUS CREATION 2013
The competiton „Ingenious Creation“ was set up in 2012 by the Zeughausmesse Decorative Arts Fair in order to gauge the potential of the decorative arts for invention and progressing design, and to further the inventive spirit and joy of expe¬rimentation in creative artists.
The subject of the first competition was a „new and attractively designed object of daily use“. Eight original and sophistica¬ted products – „Ingenious Creations“ chosen from numerous entries…
Saxoprint launches Colour Proof
Customers can now evaluate the colour print bindingly
Dresden - After the online printing service provider Saxoprint has introduced new products such as writing pads in recent months, now a range of customer services follows. With the introduction of colour proofs, the customer can now convince himself of the colour result prior to the actual print run. Unlike the optional selectable proof copies, which include a digital print on copy/printing paper…
International guest orchestras performing music by Lutosławski, Bartók, Janáček …
The Musikfest Berlin 2013 programme has been issued and ticket sales have begun
The ninth edition of the Musikfest Berlin 2013, organised by the Berliner Festspiele in co-operation with the Berlin Philharmonic Foundation, turns its attention to music from Central Europe with orchestral works and chamber music by Béla Bartók, Leoš Janáček and Witold Lutosławski. Lutosławski and the renowned British composer Benjamin Britten share centennial celebrations this year. Britten’s music is…
BERLIN ART PROJECTS PRESENTS | GALLERY WEEKEND 2013
EXHIBITION | 26 - 29 April
OPENING | 27 April from 2- 5 pm
YASAM SASMAZER ǀ DOPPELGÄNGER &
ISMAIL NECMI | SHOULD I REALLY DO IT?
For Gallery Weekend, Berlin Art Projects proudly presents two young, Turkish artists in two exhibitions in their spaces at Mehringdamm 33. Yasam Sasmazer and Ismail Necmi both belong to the gallery’s regular program; both live and work in Istanbul and Berlin and represent important artistic positions…
EXHIBITION: JÖRG LOHSE | I'D LOVE TO BE ALBERT OEHLEN'S FRIEND
Solo show | April - June 2013
Opening | Saturday 13 April | 4 - 7 pm | Mehringdamm 33 | 10961 Berlin
We are pleased to announce the opening of our next exhibition. On Saturday, April 13 from 4-7 pm, we will be opening Jörg Lohse’s solo show, “I’d love to be Albert Oehlen’s friend” with new work by the Leipzig painter. You are cordially invited to the opening at…
CALVENDO: Publish your own creative ideas as calendars or flipart and earn money …
The self-publishing platform CALVENDO, based in Germany, has expanded its publishing network to sell individually created projects on the German book market.
April 03, 2013 - Photographers, graphic designers, designers, writers, artists and creative individuals from around the world can now create and sell their own calendars and flipart (decorative poster books) online at no cost. The company behind the concept is CALVENDO, a new German online platform created by…
Weng Fine Art AG increases pre-tax profits by 112% to EUR 2.38 million for FY 20 …
Most successful year ever: Weng Fine Art AG increases pre-tax profits by 112% to EUR 2.38 million for FY 2012/2013
- Turnover grew by almost 20% to EUR 7.75 million despite challenging market environment
- Gross margin remains at high levels
- Significant increase in average price underscores successful entry into higher-end segments of the market
- Expansion of the company into an integrated art business is moving forward
Based on preliminary, unaudited figures Weng…
Opening the eyes to the world
The new DVD "Books without Words" by mime actor Carlos Martínez revolves around reading, writing and literature
They tell stories. They are full of images. They are fun and make you laugh. They make you think and stimulate the imagination. They can comfort you, give you confidence and they caress the soul. The stage pieces of Spanish mime actor Carlos Martínez are like "books without words", they speak, sometimes profoundly, other…
German photographer Christian Zehe initiates anti-bullying photo project
It is estimated, that on German schools there are 500.000 bullying assaults, daily. Some victims are harassed several times each day. It is also assumed that there is at least one bullying victim in each class. These numbers are frightening and make it very clear, that bullying is an important and current issue.
Fashion and advertising photographer Christian Zehe, who is specialized in kids photography, and also takes part…
Tirgearr Publishing Announces Release of Collaborative Novel by Authors Who Have …
Tirgearr Publishing announces the debut novel, No Gentleman Is He, by Carley Bauer and Lynette Willows. This novel is unusual in that the authors have never met, both living in separate countries: Bauer in Delaware, America, and Willows in Alberta, Canada. Neither have met face to face, but have been collaborating on writing for five years, having met in an online writers group.
Adding to the digital collaboration is that the…
Journey in the Universe - Thomas Maes at ART MONACO 2013
The Art Monaco 2013 presents the art world’s limitless range featuring exhibitors who appreciate the past, embrace the present and forecast the future. The art fair, taking place at Grimaldi Forum Monaco, April, 25-28, showcases the highest caliber galleries and emerging artists, exceptional programming, charity auction and special exhibitions.
Situated in the Espace Diaghilev Hall, the visitors have an easy access through the esplanade Princesse Grace, just between the Japanese…
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Releases Part Two Of New Romance Book, 'Next Year in …
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has released 'Next Year In Jerusalem Part Two: Around Every Corner Mystery & Romance in the Holy Land'. The new romance novel is the second in the 'Jerusalem Trilogy'.
Dr. Holstein is a very successful author across many genres. The human spirit, with its capacity for survival, growth and joy, has always been a subject of interest for Dr. Holstein. Now, taking her interest in romance…
Brian Lee Weakland wins Best Screenplay at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent F …
Winter Film Awards is pleased to announce that "Last Waltz of Vienna", written by Brian Lee Weakland, has won Best Screenplay at the WFA 2013 Independent Film Festival, held February 28-March 2 2013 in New York City.
Winter Film Awards received over 100 screenplays submissions for the 2013 festival. Each was judged by a team of five industry professionals with wildly divergent interests, and four standouts were chosen as finalists.…
Congratulations to the Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival Winners
14 outstanding winners honored in Awards Ceremony on March 2 2013
The Second Annual Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival kicked off Thursday, February 28 2013 with three full days of screenings and after-parties. This year's event offered something for everyone, highlighting the dynamic range of talent and storytelling capabilities the independent filmmaking community has to offer. Among the 58 films selected for screening was a diverse mixture of…
"Beyond The Grave" wins Best Horror Feature Film at Winter Film Awards 2013 Inde …
Winter Film Awards is pleased to announce that "Beyond The Grave", directed by Davi de Oliveira Pinheiro, has won Best Horror Feature Film at the WFA 2013 Independent Film Festival, held February 28-March 2 2013 in New York City.
Producer Isidoro B. Guggiana says "To receive such a prize is really inspirational. Doing films with a micro-budget is a really difficult and sometimes tiring task and to be recognized among our…
"Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution" wins Best Documentary at Winter Fil …
Winter Film Awards is pleased to announce that "Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution", directed by Deborah Riley Draper, has won Best Documentary at the WFA 2013 Independent Film Festival, held February 28-March 2 2013 in New York City.
Not many moments in life change the course of history; break the mold; shatter the status quo and usher in a paradigm shift. But on a chilly night in November 1973, such a…
"QWERTY" wins Best Picture and Best Actress at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independe …
Winter Film Awards is pleased to announce that "QWERTY", directed by Bill Sebastian, has won Best Picture and lead actress Dana Pupkin was awarded Best Actress at the WFA 2013 Independent Film Festival, held February 28-March 2 2013 in New York City.
“QWERTY” is the heartwarming tale of introverted word-nerd Zoe and her newfound love Marty as she attempts to become the 2nd ever female National ScrabbleTM Champion.
Before introverted…
Blanche Wiesen Cook Presents Eleanor Roosevelt and the Promise of Human Rights
Educator, historian, activist, Blanche Wiesen Cook, Ph.D., known for her biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, will speak on “Eleanor Roosevelt and the Promise of Human Rights,” at Adelphi University on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in Adelphi's Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 313, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is free and open to the public.
Her widely acclaimed biography, Eleanor Roosevelt: Volume 1 (Viking…
M Models and Talents Agency Writes About Competitors, Work, and Cyber Bullying
M Models and Talent is one of the top agencies in Toronto and are known throughout Canada. Representing a wide range of men, women, and children, they are able to showcase clientele a variety of talents and models.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 02, 2013 -- M Models and Talent, known for their remarkable work in the film and television industry, has been growing ever since they started 5 years ago. They…
Michelle Blade and Hillary Wiedemann
Johansson Projects is pleased to present a "A Willing Transfer of Belief", a two person exhibition featuring works of Michelle Blade and Hillary Wiedemann.
The luminous surfaces of Blade's work border on abstraction and simultaneously depict transcendent spaces and colorful, totem-like characters. For this exhibition Blade brings together painting and sculpture, inserting moments of levity within ideologies of Existentialism. A painting of a ghost activated by an oscillating fan, exhibited…
Personal Relationships in the Digital Age
Princeton, NJ March 1, 2013 - Few advances in technology have presented such extremes of wonderful possibilities and such questions and challenges as do social media and digital communication. Have you ever used the Internet to reconnect with an old friend or distant relative? Do you keep in nearly constant contact with friends by texting them? Have you ever been frustrated when someone interrupts a conversation with you to receive…
Karl Marx goes back to his home town in Germany on the day the Kunstmuseum Gehrk …
The replica of the Frida Kahlo painting: “Marxism will give Health to the Sick”, (1954) has left the Frida Kahlo exhibition “Viva La Vida” as it has been asked on loan by the Trier Stadtmuseum in Germany, for the temporary exhibition: ““Icon Karl Marx. Cult paintings and paintings of cult personality” which commemorates 130 years from the death of Karl Marx.
This painting is an iconic illustration of Frida Kahlo’s strong…
Keeping Ron "Forever Young"
"Uncle Ronny is a living legend of Texas music," says artrepreneur Nikki Young of her uncle, Ron Young. "And we want him to stay that way - a *living* legend - for as long as possible."
In that spirit, nearly 300 of Ron Young's family, friends, and fans packed Sam's Burger Joint on Sunday, February 17 for "Forever Young," an all-day benefit for the singer/songwriter, who was diagnosed with an…
Nationally known playwright lends advice to peers in the “Tyler Perry” era of th …
Beyond the Chitlin’ Circuit, The Ultimate Urban Playwrights Guide: by VANESSA LYNN
Atlanta, GA. March 2013 – Urban or gospel theater, commonly referred to as “The Chitlin’ Circuit”, is a joke in most professional circles, mainly because its basis is of an inner city experience and its writers have no formal training. But many urban theater playwrights are laughing all the way to the bank! Every weekend throughout the country, from…
Saatchi works now together with German artist Christophe Didillon
After his exhibitions in the "Kleiner Prinz" art gallery in Baden-Baden and the 24. "Maja and Friends" Art Salon in Berlin* in mid-February, the German artist Christophe Didillon ("WALLEY BERLIN"; 41) got the possibility to present his works in the Saatchi Gallery (see http://www.saatchionline.com/Didillon). For a long time, Saatchi has an excellent reputation within the London art scene and worldwide.
"I'm very happy to present my works now together with the…
"EyeCandy," a Visual Feast featuring 11 Artists Opens March 30th at WWA Gallery
WWA Gallery Presents: EyeCandy
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 30th | 7-10PM
On View: March 30th – April 27, 2013
Regular Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11AM-5PM
Featured Artists:
Robert Bowen | Charlie Immer | Aaron Jasinski | Jason John | Ken Keirns | Gabe Larson | Edith Lebeau | Audrey Pongracz | Arabella Proffer | Brandi Read | Gustavo Rimada |
Tempt your visual taste buds with “eyeCandy” which opens Saturday, March 30th at WWA Gallery…
Scratch, Mix & Fade Your Way to Becoming a DJ
DJs across the world are mixing together sounds and vocals creating music like dub-step and techno that club-goers go crazy for. There’s no doubt that club music has broken into pop culture and it’s here to stay, but the DJ industry itself can be hard to break into. The Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) has created a class that teaches students everything they need to know about how to…
God And Science: Jerry Pollock PhD Explains Why Science Is, In Fact, The Search …
In Jerry Pollock’s view, God is the Master Scientist. However God operates on a different level of science because He has limitless powers that human scientists do not, indeed cannot understand. God is the unified theory of the universe that Einstein so desperately sought to find, even on his deathbed.
“With God,” Pollock stated, “we are not just dealing with another human being. His powers and His intelligence are trillions of…
The Alfa Art Gallery Thanks its Sponsors of the 2013 New Brunswick Art Salon
The Alfa Art Gallery would like to extend a wholehearted thank you to the Magyar Bank Charitable Foundation, for its sponsorship of the 2013 New Brunswick Art Salon.
The Alfa Art Gallery New Brunswick Art Salon has been a successful program for the past three years. Previously two times, now three times (Winter: Photography, Spring: Water Color/Mixed Media, Fall: Oil Color/Mixed Media) during the year, we present salons exhibiting emerging and…
How To Stay Young - Stanley Hirsch Sets New Standard For Inspirational Stories W …
Motivational books and inspirational stories can be found by the thousands at any book outlet. Just a handful of those inspirational books are published for senior citizens. Now Stanley Hirsch has set a new standard for motivational books for senior citizens with the recent release of 'Memoirs of a Geriatric Ski Bum'.
All of us hope to grow old gracefully. We all hold our own definition of 'graceful'. For Stanley Hirsch,…
The Miami Arts & Entertainment Council Presents its Third Annual "Paint Me Miami …
MIAMI – Feb. 25, 2013 –The Miami Arts & Entertainment Council (MAEC) invites talented Miami artists, art students, up-and-coming artists and art aficionados to participate in its third annual art competition, “Paint Me Miami.”
“Paint Me Miami” is an open competition where all artists working in two-dimensional painting media are eligible to enter provided they meet the rules. To conform to the spirit of the awards, all work must be original…
Green Art Gallery Dubai announces a solo show of new works by interdisciplinary …
Exhibition Dates: 12/03/2013 - 05/05/2013
Opening Date: 18/03/2013, 6pm - 9pm
After a successful year which included a solo at Art Statements, Art Basel 43, Shadi Habib Allah returns to Green Art Gallery for his first solo show at the gallery.
Habib Allah’s practice, traverses installation, video and sculpture, in order to examine the structural and material operations of circulations of objects, people, histories and the economy. While each project defines its…
New military history book "The lonesome Commander" available from now on
Martin Mahle's new military history book "The lonesome Commander" is available from now on!
After the Falklands War of 1982 there have been given numerous awards to people on the British side. In particular the senior officers of the British armed forces were honoured with high-ranking medals and titles.
Only one man remained completely ignored: Brigadier Sir Mathew John Anthony Wilson, OBE, MC.
Why the brigadier (one-star general), who was honoured for his…
World5 Releases The First Single Of Their Upcoming Album On March 12, 2013
The AC / Pop Rock band World5 releases the first single, titled "Man of action", of their up and coming album due to release autumn 2013.
"Man of action" is a catchy Pop-Rock song and is featuring World5´s new members and Grammy award winning musicians, lead singer Pat Hunt and bass player Randy Miller.
"Man of action" describes trying to live up to unreal expectations in a relationship.
“We were excited to start…
EDAS-SIBA International Ballet Workshop announces the return of renowned Ballet …
Salzburg, Austria — February 19, 2013 /-- EDAS-SIBA International Ballet Workshop is proud to announce the return of renowned Ballet Diva Ms. Ildikó Pongor as resident master instructor from July 14 - August 24, 2013, in Salzburg, Austria, one of the most beloved arts capitals of the world.
Ildikó, along with other distinguished master instructors, will provide an intensive and varied program for advanced, pre-professionals & professional dancers, culminating in four…
Strychnin Gallery presents: "Those Whoe Dream by Day", A Visual Journey Inspired …
“Those who dream by day”, opening doors on the 15th of March at Strychnin Gallery, celebrates the imagination and oeuvres of the great Edgar Allan Poe.
The mysterious man, whose life was short and filled with tragedy, left behind one of the most admired, questioned and influential literary body of works.
While alive, his writings were ostracized and put under heavy scrutiny; many denied reading his publications. However, the public did yet…
4th Annual Abstracts Juried Art Competition Announced
Jupiter, Florida, USA - February 20, 2013 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 4th Annual "Abstracts" Juried Art Competition for the month of March 2013. 2D artists from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for inclusion into the Gallery's April 2013 online group exhibition. The gallery encourages entries from artists, regardless of where they reside to apply to this competition by submitting…
