Press Releases by Category Arts & Culture
ADC To Host New York Showing of “Graphic Intervention: 25 Years of International …
NEW YORK - The Art Directors Club, the premier organization for creative people in integrated media and the first global collective of its kind, is honored to host the New York showing of Graphic Intervention: 25 Years of International AIDS Awareness Posters 1985-2010”, June 6 - July 29, 2011 at the ADC Gallery in New York. For additional information, please visit www.adcglobal.org.
Graphic Intervention is drawn largely from the collection…
Montezuma’s Treasure is Focus of New Mystery/Adventure Novel
Mysterious events, the search for Montezuma’s treasure, a good-looking rogue, and family secrets! How important is it to learn about our parentage? Will it make a difference in one’s life and the choices we make? To April, it makes a big difference.
With a blend of mystery, adventure, humor, and sweet romance, Linda Weaver Clarke creates a story based upon the adventures of a married couple and their three daughters in…
crystals, klunker, dimestore diamonds - modern interpretations of classical jewe …
Place: Gallery Schmuckfrage
(Berlin, Germany)
03-06-2011 - 30-06-2011
Artists: Gabriele Hinze, Polly Wales, Stephanie Hensle
For a long time jewellery provided precise information about the position of the wearer in society. The game with inclusion and exclusion lead to a specific language and form, wherein jewels took a central role. The number of those who wanted access to this form of language grew and surmounted the production of jewels - for some as well…
Lampedo to sell Italian vintage design through Auctionata.com in October 2011
The specialized dealer in 20th Century furniture Lampedo will be organizing a first time online auction with Italian vintage design by important architects and designers such as Gio Ponti, Gino Sarfatti, Ettore Sottsass, Angelo Lelli and Ico Parisi. For sale will be furniture, lighting and objets d'art in glass and ceramic. Platform for this auction will be Auctionata.com the first real time online auction that holds a patent for its…
Clean Energy and Public Art Design Competition to be held for Freshkills Park, S …
(New York City/May 24, 2011) The Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) announced today that, in partnership with New York City's Department of Parks & Recreation, the 2012 LAGI design competition will be held for a site within Freshkills Park (the former Fresh Kills landfill) in Staten Island.
LAGINYC 2012 is an ideas competition to design a site-specific public artwork for Freshkills that, in addition to its conceptual beauty, has the…
Best Friend Books Supports Local and National Charities
29th May 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Richard Egan
Best Friend Books
0161 969 7085
r.egan6rf@btinternet.com
http://bestfriendbooks.tumblr.com/
Best Friend Books Supports Local and National Charities
Best Friend Books is an Independent Sales Representative of Barefoot Books, an award winning children’s publishers based in the UK and in the United States, operating in the Trafford area of Greater Manchester. The retailer has been operating for almost a year, trading mainly at local events such as school fairs and charity fetes.…
Firm Prepares to market the Children’s Picture Book, Nathan Saves Summer.
Pacific Palisades, Calif. (MAY 5, 2010) – Kid’s wall art, nursery art specialist and web seller Whimsical-Art.com whimsical-art.com will launch a line of wall art from the award-winning picture book NATHAN SAVES SUMMER. The title tells the story of the hippo Nathan who dreams of becoming the lifeguard for a small pond in Africa where the local animals vacation each summer. Concerned Nathan may be too big for…
New Inspirational Fiction Transports Readers to A Time to Heal
A Time to Heal (2011) is an inspirational novel set in Historical Africa of the early 60’s. The story borders on the tale of two young lovers, Tori and Chidi, bond by the covenant of marriage but separated by the realities of ethnic differences. A Time to Heal is a bold story written by Seye Oke that sets out to show the healing power of forgiveness and love. Embracing the…
Michel Montecrossa's New-Topical-Song-Concert for the Michel & Bob Dylan Fest 20 …
Mira Sound Germany releases ‘Something That Counts’, Michel Montecrossa's New-Topical-Song Concert for the Michel Montecrossa’s Michel & Bob Dylan Fest 2011 as double Audio-CD and DVD.
The ‘Something That Counts’ Climate Change Concert, released by Mira Sound Germany as double Audio-CD and DVD is Michel Montecrossa’s New-Topical-Song concert for the Michel Montecrossa’s Michel & Bob Dylan Fest 2011.
Performed in the Omnidiet Music-Hall on 21st May 2011, the concert presents…
Urban Art 2011, 16th 17th July, the Big Society in action.
Urban Art 2011, is London’s largest annual open air Contemporary Arts Fair and takes place along the railings of Josephine Avenue, London SW2, during the weekend of Saturday 16th July and Sunday 17th July from 10.00am to 6.00pm. Free entry.
Around 2,000 pieces of work will be on display from 150 artists ranging from the novice to the established and with prices to match this is an event for all art…
Art Contest Announced - Theme Abstracts - Apply Now for July 2011 Art Exhibition
Jupiter, Florida, May 28, 2011 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a Juried Art Contest with the theme “Abstracts” in which 2D artists (Including Photography & Excluding Video) from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for inclusion into the Gallery’s July 2011 online group exhibition.
Light Space & Time encourages entries from all 2D artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their…
LAUNCH: PETBOOKPALZ LAUNCHES AMAZING NEW WEBSITE FOR PET LOVERS
[For Immediate Release]
Website “PetBookPalz.com” – A collaborative effort by 2 pet lovers to create the best networking and social website just for pet lovers
May 28th, 2011 – PetBookPalz.com launches it’s all new pet networking and social site designed to provide pet lovers a unique experience on the web, offering apps and services not found in one place before.
Since the launch of the site on May 23rd, 2011, PetBookPalz has seen…
The Lion of Judah Premieres on Screens Nationwide in June
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A laugh-filled, heart-warming, animated tale, The Lion of Judah is a classic in the making that the entire family will enjoy.
Premiering in June (beginning on the 3rd) in cities across the country, The Lion of Judah is seen through the eyes of a zany cast of stable animals and features the voice talents of Academy Award-winner Ernest Borgnine (Red, The Wild Bunch, The Dirty…
Original YES Vocalist Jon Anderson To Release Long Awaited New CD 'Survival & Ot …
Asheville, NC - One of the most recognizable voices in music, the legendary Jon Anderson, best known for his work with Yes, Vangelis, Kitaro and other notable music artists, as well as his innovative solo efforts, is preparing to release one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, 'Survival & Other Stories'. Featuring eleven new luminous songs with themes about love, life, understanding, healing and survival, Jon's new…
Rare Books Auction in Hamburg - EUR 75.000* for two Photo Albums
Hamburg, 23/24 May 2011, (kk) – With an overall result of more than EUR 1,5 million*, the two day auction of Rare Books at Ketterer Kunst in Hamburg realized a result that beat last year’s by EUR 300.000. ”The ever growing appeal this auction has to numerous new international customers that have previously been interested in art only is largely owed to the quality and the range of offerings“, said…
Bullying in the Arts: Vocation, Exploitation and the Abuse of Power
Diva, Prima Donna, Maestro, Virtuoso: creative geniuses with the ability to deliver artistic excellence. However this perception can serve to tilt the balance of power in relationships and to substantiate the notion of artistic temperament; the Master is always right and the Diva must have her way. The artistic genius may be hell to work with but the end result (the art) is exceptional, so behaviour deemed unacceptable in normal…
Seattle Artists Celebrate New Online Store at Yarn-Breaking Event
Seattle crafters Apple Yarn Over unveiled their new online store last Saturday before a live audience at the Victory Lounge. The kickoff celebration included live music by the band Locofoco, a yarn-cutting ceremony, and on-site sales of new products such as cuddly brontosaurus pillows, original Two Buck Books, giant teabags, crochet handicrafts, and functional art made from reclaimed and refurbished materials.
Apple Yarn Over, consisting of Seattle residents Lindsay Nessel…
STAR Servicios Lingüísticos sponsors The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace in Barcelon …
On 4 June 2011, there will be a very special showing of Karl Jenkin's work, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, in the Basílica de Santa María del Mar in Barcelona. The première of this work in Barcelona is the result of collaboration between the Coral Càrmina in Barcelona and the Chor Audite Nova from Zug in Switzerland.
The Armed Man opened in the Royal Albert Hall in London in…
London Libraries Consortium subscribes to smartsm to drive efficiencies around t …
Now more than ever, public libraries are having to find ways to make their resources stretch further and as well as buying new material more effectively, there is an opportunity to look at innovative ways to better utilise current stock. smartsm is the world leading stock performance improvement toolset for public libraries. It helps libraries practice the proven Evidence Based Stock Management (EBSM) Methodology allowing them to manage and develop…
Mississippi Flooding: Dr. Laurie Pappas Offers Real Hope In The Midst Of Tragedy
Natural catastrophies take a serious toll on those of who must suffer through them - serious injury, the death of loved ones, loss of homes and possessions, businesses destroyed, the displacment of families, financial ruin, the cost of rebuilding - the list goes on and on. These challenges can easily overwhelm even the strongest of us. Yet, amidst this chaos, there is another way of looking at such events. Dr.…
Michel Montecrossa's Single 'In The Street' is dedicated to the Real Democracy P …
‘In The Street‘, Michel Montecrossa’s New-Topical-Song-Movement Audio Single and DVD released by Mira Sound Germany is dedicated to the Real Democracy Protests in Spain and the Young Europe Awakening. The song and video 'In The Street' is available on the Michel Montecrossa Newsletter.
Michel Montecrossa says about ‘In The Street’:
“Politics is cheap, you can’t trust a top thief. ‘In The Street’ is dedicated to the Real Democracy Protests in Spain and…
Actors, musicians and architects become PoolPlayers at our summer school
The summer academy by ar2com /architecture to communications/ is inviting the three professions of musicians, architects and actors to elaborate a play within two weeks. It’ll take place for the first time in September 2011 with the theme: #01 PoolPlay bites.
The application to #01 PoolPlay bites will end the 31st of May and can be found online www.PoolPlayer.ar2com.de
what ? a summer academy for musicians, architects and actors
when ? 18/09/2011 –…
Cancer Survivor, Counselor and Caretaker, Charles A. Wilkinson Shares His Experi …
Cancer Survivor, Counselor and Caretaker, Charles A. Wilkinson Shares His Experiences And Thoughts In His Book Contemplations in the Sometimes Quiet of a Hospital Room
"Contemplations in the Sometimes Quiet of a Hospital Room" captures the feelings-experience of a hospital stay. A book meant to be by the bedside of any patient, to fill the empty moments by naming the uncertainties and fears with humor, insight and grace. Doctors, nurses and…
Bahamian Artist Secures Music Video Placement On Gospel Music Channel.
Bahamian native Stefan "The Scientist" Moss hit single "RISE242" and its accompanying music video has been picked up by the Gospel Music Channel (GMC). The video is in rotation and airs on "Soulful Voices" a show that features the latest in quality urban music videos with an inspirational message.
Showcasing the beauty of The Bahama Islands, the music video features Moss cruising the streets of Nassau and highlighting local activities…
Online store goes live at BVIMUSIC.COM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, May 22nd, 2011
BVIMUSIC.COM, the ultimate resource for nightlife, music and island gossip throughout the British Virgin Islands, has opened their online store.
The online store at bvimusic.com contains the original albums of BVI legend, Quito Rymer, as well as music from Reuben Chinnery, Da Tree Men and others. The music is available for purchase via secure connection - verified through PayPal.
This music is only available…
P.C. Stein Infantellina introduce Francesco Visalli "Realtà alternativa" solo-ex …
Francesco Visalli
Alternative Reality
City: Berlin
Space: Palazzo Italia
Address: Unter Den Linden 10
Period: 24th June to 9th July
Title: Alternative Reality
Artist: Francesco Visalli
Curator: P. Charlotte Stein Infantellina
Opening: 24th June
Preview: 24th June at 6 p.m.
Closing day: 9th July
Critical text: Paolo Levi
Catalogue: Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori
PR: Infantellina Contemporary
The Berlin leg of artist Francesco Visalli's international tour and his personal “alternative reality” will be hosted in Palazzo Italia from 24th June to 9th July. Occupying…
Michel Montecrossa releases 'Bygone Times' - Single about love seen from the oth …
‘Bygone Times‘ is Michel Montecrossa’s New-Topical-Song-Movement Audio Single and DVD released by Mira Sound Germany about love seen from the other side of the divide, just like the story of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The song and video 'Bygone Times' are available on the Michel Montecrossa Newsletter.
Michel Montecrossa says about ‘Bygone Times’ :
“‘Bygone Times’ is a New-Topical-Song Movie about love seen from the other side of the divide. It…
Book Marketing, The 'Authors Marketing Powerhouse', Announces The Authors Show L …
Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com, founders of Book Marketing, announced today The Authors Show radio and TV weekly broadcast schedule.
Book Marketing, branded as 'The Authors Marketing Powerhouse', allows authors and publishers the opportunity to upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book trailers. The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. Each author can develop…
The Art of Olivier D at Agora Gallery
For Immediate Release
NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature French-born artist, Olivier D, in The Substance of Abstraction. The exhibition is scheduled to run from June 4, 2011 through June 25, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, June 9, 2011).
About the Artist
With a delicacy verging on photorealism, the marks made by painter Olivier D become whirling, dripping orbs, as strokes of paint in indigo, burnt umber, crimson and teal bounce…
Indie Book Award Finalist "Oh, Beautiful" Honored in Two Memoir Categories
Big news on the book beat! "Oh, Beautiful: An American Family in the 20th Century" has been named a finalist in two memoir categories of the 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, which honor the most exceptional independently published books written in the English language throughout the world.
Independent publishers include university presses, publishers that are not part of large conglomerates or multinational corporations, and self-published authors like John Paul Godges,…
Award-Winning WW2 Memoir Featured on "The Balancing Act" on Lifetime Television …
Terry Tegnazian, co-founder of Aquila Polonica Publishing, will appear on the popular morning show “The Balancing Act,” on Lifetime Television Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Tegnazian will talk to viewers about the award-winning World War II memoir, “The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt.”
Winner of the 2010 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Best First Book (Nonfiction), author Rulka Langer’s book vividly describes protecting her family as Nazi German bombers rained death and…
British Set to Invade Gettysburg, but for Purely Musical Reasons
The stage is set in Gettysburg for yet another invasion – a British musical invasion - and it’s coming this summer. 2011’s International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Gettysburg will be the largest and most comprehensive event in North America celebrating the works of British lyricist W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan. The Festival returns for a second year with an expanded program of the duo’s…
Rodney Lough Jr. to Open San Francisco’s Largest Art Gallery
The new Rodney Lough Jr. gallery in San Francisco is currently under construction and attracting the attention of tourists and locals alike as they await the grand opening this summer.
San Francisco, CA, May 20, 2011 -- Rodney Lough Jr., the world-renowned Master Landscape Photographer from Portland, Oregon, is currently designing the largest single artist gallery in the world. Sure to become a new landmark of San Francisco, the new Wilderness…
US Based Muslim Lifestyle Publication Reaches Out Globally
New York, NY (May 17, 2011) - The top US Muslim online lifestyle publication, Elan, has relaunched elanthemag.com with new branding and expanded content to broaden it’s reach to the global market. Founded in 2008 and named as one of the hottest launches of the year by Min magazine, Elan has focused on highlighting prominent voices from within the global community as well as showcasing the upscale lifestyle of young…
UK Online Store Mixwall Creates ABA Angry Birds Anonymous Page
Manchester, UK (Open PR) May 19, 2011: One UK consumer store is inviting people to share their Angry Birds addiction stories in return for the opportunity to get free plush toys next week.
The makers of the Angry Birds franchise, Rovio, put out the second level for Angry Birds Rio, a tie in with the Dreamworks movie Rio on Monday.
The game has been downloaded a whopping 35 million times according…
Artfact Live! April Auction Results Roundup
(Boston, MA) – As gas prices continue to rise, online bidding has become an increasingly attractive option for collectors and dealers. Thanks to exceptional sales from its auction house members, online bidding at Artfact was stronger than ever this April. Highlights include Eldred’s Spring Asian auction with over 1,200 bids from more than 17 countries; Dargate Auction Galleries’ April 14th to 17th Grand Opening Auction where online bidders snapped up…
ARD winner JULIAN STECKEL, cello: first solo orchestral album with rarities
Cello Concertos of the 20th century
These three cello concertos reflect the different destinies of three Jewish composers. Born in Brno, Erich Wolfgang Korngold achieved great success in Vienna, moved to Los Angeles in 1934 and had to remain in the U.S. when the Nazis invaded Austria in 1938. Geneva-born composer Ernest Bloch worked for several years in the U.S. starting in 1916, and in 1938 he made the State of…
Barbara Briggs Ward, Author Of The Reindeer Keeper And The Snarly Sally Series, …
BookExpo America is the main event for the publishing industry. Attendees include publishers, literary agents, authors, librarians, e-publishers, bookstores and bloggers
Barbara Briggs Ward, author of 'The Reindeer Keeper' and the 'Snarly Sally' series of children's books will attend BookExpo America. BookExpo America will be held May 24th-May 26th at the Javits Center in New York City. Ward's BookExpo location will be in Writer's Row, Booth #4783.
"While at BookExpo," stated Ms.…
Michel Montecrossa plays Acoustic Concert at the 'Michel & Bob Dylan Fest 2011'
Michel Montecrossa’s ‘Michel & Bob Dylan Fest 2011′ on May 21, 2011 at the North Italian Hotel & Event-Location 'Omnidiet' this year will be presenting an Acoustic Concert by Michel Montecrossa and his band The Chosen Few featuring original songs and songs by Bob Dylan. The concert under the title ‘Something That Counts’ will begin at 10:00 p.m.
Michel Montecrossa says about the 'Something That Counts' Concert of the Michel &…
VernissageTV Art TV: Current and Upcoming Programming May 2011
New collaborations, media partnerships, and further expansion of correspondents network. Next: Venice Biennale and Art Basel.
Basel / Switzerland, May 18, 2011 -- Due to new collaborations, media partnerships and the further expansion of the correspondents network, the current and upcoming programming is thematically and geographically the most diverse ever.
Art Fairs
In April, one of the highlights was Art Cologne. As in previous years, VernissageTV not only covered the fair extensively, but…
Billboard Top 10 Recording Artist Ari Gold Free Concert
Sir Ari Gold
PRIDE GOES EAST
Saturday, June 4th 3:30 PM
BETWEEN EAST HOUSTON & STANTON
FREE CONCERT
(Englewood Cliffs, NJ May 16, 2011) Lower East Side native and openly gay pop artist Sir Ari Gold is a buzz worthy, subculture celebrity in his own right, quickly winning over critics far beyond the reach of the LGBT community. In a “TrueBlood meets Mad Men fantasy dreamscape” Ari’s…
Buddha Purnima 2011 celebrated at Thubten Lekshey Ling, Bangalore
Buddha Purnima was celebrated today at Thubten Lekshey Ling Nyingma Buddhist Centre, Bangalore with various programs like sutra recitations, aspiration prayers, meditations and offerings to the Buddhas.
Today, the 17th of May is Buddha Purnima according to Indian calendar. This marks the anniversary of three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha. These are his birth, his enlightenment and his final passing away to the state beyond all suffering. Thubten…
International artists meet in Barcelona from 19 May to 5 June 2011 in the second …
The second edition of World Art Vision will take place in the Real Círculo Artístico de Barcelona, from 19 May to 5 June 2011. 60 well-known artists from 25 countries will exhibit more than 150 works of art. The organisers of World Art Vision chose Barcelona as the scene and amphitheatre for the largest independent art show of Catalonia, the first edition having taken place in Cancun. Over the 18…
MONTANA ADDED TO RECORD-BREAKING 'I AM EQUAL' TOUR
History-making photo project adds stop in Helena for world record-breaking world tour.
Helena, MT - 16-MAY-2011 - Citizens of Helena will have an opportunity to take part in the record-breaking global photo campaign for human rights, equality, civil liberties, and humanitarian issues when the 'I AM EQUAL' project makes a stop at The Capital Hills Mall on 31-MAY-2011 as part of the 175 city world tour.
"We're very excited to…
PHOTO PROJECT TO SET WORLD RECORD IN IDAHO
History-making 'I AM EQUAL' photo project make stop in Idaho Falls on 25-MAY-2011.
Idaho Falls, ID - 16-MAY-2011 - In a last-minute addition to the record-breaking 'I AM EQUAL' photo world tour, event coordinators have added a stop in Idaho on 25-MAY-2011 at The Red Lion Hotel in Idaho Falls. This schedule change will allow participation in this historic project to hundreds of local residents who are willing to step…
RECORD BREAKING 'I AM EQUAL' PROJECT VISITS CANADA
History-making photo project for human rights & equality to make stop in Calgary.
Calgary, AB - 16-MAY-2011 - For the first event outside the United States, the record-breaking 'I AM EQUAL' photo campaign will come to Calgary, Alberta to shine a light on the human rights, equality, civil liberties, and humanitarian work being done in Canada by taking photos of hundreds of individuals from all walks of life who are…
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Announces New Members And Activities At 'Authors Spe …
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, nationally recognized author and positive psychologist announced today a sampling of new members on 'Authors Speaking', a social site dedicated to bringing authors and readers together.
'Authors Speaking' allows authors to make virtual visits to classrooms, libraries, bookclubs and bookstores through Skype and other forms of technology. Authors Speaking gives authors and publishers the opportunity to upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book trailers. The site…
FLAT EARTH MUSIC NAMES VETERAN ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE TODD WILKES AS CREATIVE DIR …
Flat Earth Music, a small Nashville-based music publisher has added veteran music industry leader to its ranks. Todd Wilkes, a music publisher and artist manager who has been in the music business since the age of 17 joined Flat Earth Music in early May 2011 to become its first Creative Director. Wilkes who has worked with some of the biggest names in country music including Randy Travis, George Strait, Martina…
11. Fotomarathon in Berlin 18.Jun.2011 - Creativity under time pressure in the p …
1 city, 12 hours, 24 photos –this is what participants will go through next 18. June 2011 at the 11th Berlin Fotomarathon. The Fotomarathon is a photo challenge under extreme conditions, and a unique discovery tour. Within 12 hours, participants must develop a 24 photo series following a given order for their photos. There is an overall theme as leit motiv, which as the individual themes, remains undisclosed until…
Author Honors Greatest Generation at Sunrise Senior Living Community
It was a chance to pay tribute to those who have helped make America great.
“This is the first time I’ve been invited to speak to a group of people from the greatest generation,” John Paul Godges told an audience of mostly senior citizens at the Sunrise Senior Living community in Seal Beach, California, on May 14, 2011. “I’ve been hoping to do so as a way to thank you for…
