Press Releases by Category Arts & Culture
Neater Pet Brand Educates Potential Retailers of the Neater Feeder’s Benefits
MALVERN, PA (April 13, 2011) – Take the mess out of mealtime, and keep the family pet’s kibble and water off household floors and walls with the Neater Feeder. This Backer Show, the Neater Feeder team will be educating attendees on the benefits of improving their pet’s eating conditions – for a healthier, more sanitary environment and cleaner, drier floors and walls. And joining the Neater Pet Brand is the…
Legal Music Sharing Is Taken To A New Level With This Social Platformed Music We …
Augusta Ga, April 2011-- The Founder and owner James Newton announced the launch of MuStation.com a social interactive music web site.
MuStation.com is a social site centered around music, or maybe it's a music site that has social attributes. Social media is constantly evolving and this may be the next step in it's evolution.
Users can listen to free streaming music and share with friends and other members. Sort of a…
Auction: Contemporary Classics - George Rickey and the Interaction of Forces
Munich, 12 April, 2011, (kk) - The stable and reliable market situation will attract customers just as much as the the range of top-class offerings that Robert Ketterer will come up with in his art auction of POST WAR/ Contemporary Art in Munich on May 7.
George Rickey provides one of the top objects. With his kinetic sculpture ”No title (Single line)“, executed with a high degree of scientific accuracy in…
Philipp Otto Runge: Creative and Ingenious - Rare Key Work of Romanticism at Ket …
Munich, 12 April, 2011, (kk) - With Philipp Otto Runge’s ”Die Zeiten“ a main work of German Romanticist print art will be called up at Ketterer Kunst on 14 May. ”The rare first edition of this key work will definitely generate much interest, as a mere 25 copies are in existence world-wide, many are in possession of renowned museums“, thus Robert Ketterer.
Even Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who was rather critical…
95-Year-Old Greenspring Resident Prepares to Exhibit Original Artwork in D.C.
SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA—It’s safe to say that Sidney Foster, 95, had no idea how much his life would change when he attended his first abstract art class at Greenspring retirement community in October 2010. Now, Foster is preparing for his first professional art show at the Geoffrey Diner Gallery in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Starting May 27, ten of Foster’s paintings will be on display…
Unique Black History Collection Showcased at the United Nations
Twenty original documents and artifacts from The Freeman Institute Black History Collection about the Transatlantic Slave Trade are exhibited (free) at the United Nations until 30 April, 2011.
April 11, 2011 New York: The fourth annual commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is being observed at United Nations Headquarters under the theme "The Transatlantic Slave Trade: The Living Legacy of…
NanoArt New York – Discover a Little World of Wonder
The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), in cooperation with the Consortium of the Ruhr Universities (ConRuhr) and the Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CeNIDE), is proud to announce the opening of the NanoArt New York exhibition. The opening reception will take place on Wednesday, April 13, at 8:00 p.m., at the German House New York (871 United Nations Plaza, First Avenue, btw. 48th & 49th Streets), where the exhibition…
We Are Still Here Debuts
We Are Still Here, the story of Katherine Siva Saubel and the Cahuilla Indians of Southern California, has been acquired by the George Gustav Heye Center of the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institution in New York City.
Award-winning playwright and screenwriter Leigh Podgorski adapted the play she created from Mrs. Saubel’s oral history to craft the documentary.
The play premiered at the Autry Museum…
Capturing Impressions in Michael Katz's Artwork at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature an Miami artist, Michael Katz, in Altered States of Reality: an Exhibition of Analog and Digital Fine Art Photography. The exhibition is scheduled to run from April 19, 2011 through May 10, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, April 21, 2011).
About the Artist
Stirringly lyrical in composition, photographer Michael Katz sensitively seeks to tease an inspirational truth from the monotony of everyday life. Katz’s photographs are like a…
Vietnam Surgeon and Purple Heart Recipient, Dr. James O. Finnegan, Pens Memoir A …
Vietnam Surgeon and Purple Heart Recipient, Dr. James O. Finnegan, Pens Memoir About His Time in Khe Sanh Called “In the Company of Marines”
Dr. James Finnegan spent one year in Vietnam during the war as a combat surgeon, including heading a surgical team in Khe Sanh during the famous 77 day siege of that combat base. During his time there he treated 2500 marine casualties. His stories are personal, unique,…
TONY SUCCAR RELEASES “THRILLER”, A TROPICAL TRIBUTE TO THE "KING OF POP"
Well recognized Latin Artist Tony Succar pays tribute to Michael Jackson in his innovative arrangement of “Thriller.” The new single captures the ears and hearts of many while embodying the essence that is the King of Pop.
In a fitting tribute to "The King Of Pop", virtuoso Peruvian Percussionist/Arranger/Producer TONY SUCCAR and his group Mixtura announce the launch of “THRILLER”, the first single off of their upcoming album."
Without a doubt, Michael…
2nd Annual Memphis Hip Hop Weekend & Expo 2011 Announced
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Memphis, TN - April 7, 2011 - As of Thursday, April 7, 2011, registrations are now open for the 2011 Memphis Hip-Hop Weekend & Expo which was announced on MemphisHipHopWeekend.com, the interactive website and profile powered by MemphisRap.com. Memphis Hip Hop Weekend will take place September 1-5, 2011 with the Expo taking place at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Downtown Memphis on September 3-4, 2011.
As with the…
Music Legend Jon Anderson To Tour The US In Support of Forthcoming CD Release
Asheville, NC - Much to the excitement of fans across the country, Music icon 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 tour the US in support of his forthcoming CD release 'Survival and Other Stories'. Jon recently completed a successful European tour with former Yes member and keyboard virtuoso Rick Wakeman…
“CRY LIKE A LITTLE GIRL” TAKES ON A NEW MEANING WITH THE CAPE PROJECT
“CRY LIKE A LITTLE GIRL” TAKES ON A NEW MEANING WITH THE CAPE PROJECT
April 8, 2011- Chicago, IL- Today marks the premiere opening of the The Cape Project, a photography exhibit aimed at showing society the immense strength that girls and women possess while empowering females to own these strengths. Chicago-based photographer, Saundra Karol, unveils the project at her studio in conjunction with the Chicago Arts District''s 2nd…
Revival of cinematic evergreens
Major "FilmHarmony" show on July 15, 2011 in the stadthalle|graz.
INTERKULTUR and the world champion city Graz invite to the most spectacular event of the choral week in July:
The "FilmHarmony" concert gives popular and well-known soundtracks of movie classics a new sound based in a multimedia choir symphonic film music show!
On July 15, 2011 an exclusive choir and a top ensemble from Budapest, the Dohnányi Orchestra Budafok, create an…
Michel Montecrossa dedicates song to the Fukushima Plant disaster
'Talkin’ End Game: It’s The Radioactive Song‘, Michel Montecrossa’s New-Topical-Song-Movement Audio-CD and DVD released by Mira Sound Germany is dedicated to the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster. The song and video 'Talkin’ End Game: It’s The Radioactive Song‘ is available at the Michel Montecrossa Newsletter.
Michel Montecrossa says about ‘Talkin’ End Game: It’s The Radioactive Song’:
“Nuclear disasters, human disasters, natural disasters are all warnings and strong calls to turn to…
'Muse & Music' Series at General Society to Feature Civil War Songwriter Geoffre …
Event marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with an acoustic performance and discussion with singer/songwriter from the experimental folk band Just Post Bellum
New York, NY, April 08, 2011 -- The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York, located at 20 West 44th St between 5th & 6th Avenues in Manhattan, is proud to announce the next installment of our cultural series of live…
"Chinese Carnival", Chen Zhuo & Huang Keyi
Chen Zhuo and Huang Keyi are two artists from China that find digital photography and video art the perfect marriage of media for their exuberant view of the new China.
They say, “some of our works become more real than reality, while others convert reality into fiction.”
The Chinese Carnival series portrays the country as a frenzied fun park where Chairman Mao gives his blessing to roller-coaster riders. Romantic love…
The Art of Four Elements project launch
The Art of Four Elements project is a collaboration of four artists: a poet Nataša Pantović, a photographer Christine Cutajar, a painter Jason Lu, and a water-colourist Jeni Caruana. The artists worked together to launch Art of Four Elements website (www.artof4elements ), book, and exhibition.
The poetry is an inspiration for the work of the artists. Each of the artists has chosen 40 poems and has created the art…
Painting Summer Camp Hyderabad by Divya Institute of Arts.
April, 2, 2011, Hyderabad; Summer Art Camp for kids in Hyderabad at Divya Institute of Arts has been announced offering sessions starting from April 7th and April 17th.
Now that the kids have finished the final examinations, the next step is to see that they are relaxed. And one of the best ways of relaxing the mind is the art of paintings. Divya Institute of Arts – a leading painting and…
Humanitarian Actor Jose Acevedo Stand in Solidarity with workers from around the …
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Los Angeles, CA - March 30, 2011 - Humanitarian Actor Jose Acevedo will be joining thousand of workers on April 4, 2011 at the King Center in Atlanta, GA., to celebrate the Anniversary of Martin Luther King assassination. As an Union member of the SAG and AFTRA Actor Jose Acevedo stand in solidarity with Union workers across the nation in support of the "We Are One,…
MilitaryPlaques.Com Brand New Website
Indianapolis--On February 2011 launched a new website for MilitaryPlaques.COM, an online merchant of mahogany wood products. The new site is programmed, conceptualized and designed for easier and more secure online shopping.
With the use of the most advance e-commerce sofrware platform and Content Management System CMS, MilitaryPlaques.Com has able to develop a website that responds to customers' demand for an easier user interface shopping cart.
The new website homepage is designed to…
Hoffman Design Group Invites Philadelphia Businesses to Go to Hawaii
Hoffman Design Group celebrates wins at 2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show, and looks forward to next year’s theme.
Folcroft, PA, April 06, 2011 -- Award-winning exterior landscape design and corporate interior landscaping company, Hoffman Design Group, Inc, invites Philadelphia shop and building owners to collaborate on next year’s Phlower Power Window Decorating Contest as part of the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show. A favorite on the Philly calendar, the Flower Show…
"The Underwater Critters of Banderas Bay" PREMIERES AT SPLURGE
Bucerias, Nayarti, Mexico April 4, 2011 - For the month of April, The Earth Day Network in association with Splurge Art Gallery in Bucerias Mexico will highlight Earth Day - a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. Each year, Earth Day (April 22nd) marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in the United States,…
Nick Carter Debuts Single Off Highly Anticipated Solo Album Set For U.S. Release …
(Los Angeles, CA – April 5, 2011) – Nick Carter, the blonde haired, blue eyed, breakout star of world renowned singing group, Backstreet Boys is set to debut his highly anticipated single ‘Just One Kiss’. An internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter, Nick has won fans over with his musical and on screen talents, as well as his undeniable heart-throb status. His enduring popularity has made him part of one of…
TEEN COUNTRY SINGER Anna Craig to release debut 5 track EP with Expat Records
Youtube sensation and teen country singer ‘Anna Craig’ to release debut 5 track EP.
The 17 year old singer songwriter from Hartselle, Alabama currently has over 1.5 million hits on Youtube and has received substantial radio play across the US.
Anna Craig is a teen country singer songwriter from Hartselle Alabama. Discovered on Youtube where she has several thousand subscribers and well over 1.5 million views, 17 year old Anna Craig is…
Contact 2011: Figure and Ground @ Queen Gallery
This month, Queen Gallery will explore issues of war and censorship in Contact 2011: Figure and Ground. Here, four Iranian artists will explore their homeland and its social and political complexity with two shows: Landscape, Revolution, People and West by East.
From April 30th to May 31st, Ali Kamran, Aydin Matlabi, and Gohar Dashti will present Landscape, Revolution, People. Here, they depict their feelings of their homeland and how…
Dane Drewis Band touring Southern CA
The Dane Drewis Band from Sacramento, CA will be touring through Southern CA to promote the new release "Rock & Soul."
The band will be at:
LeStats in San Diego on Wednesday 4.20.11 - 8pm
The OC Tavern in San Clemente on Thursday 4.21.11 - 10pm
Molly Malones in Los Angeles on Friday 4.22.11 - 8pm
Frog and Peach Pub in San Luis Obispo on Saturday 4.23.11 - 10pm
Please check websites for ticket prices and…
New Novel “Come Here and I’ll Show You” Receives 12 Top Amazon Reviews in 3 Mont …
Derek Lantin’s new novel "Come Here...and I'll Show You" has been published for only 3 months, yet is already receiving rave reviews from international literary critics.
The new book has already received 12 top reviews on Amazon, plus reviews on literary sites such as 'Ezine', 'Lunch', ‘The New Book Review’ and the famous "Conversations Club" magazine. Famous American author, James Reasoner, also published a glowing review of “Come Here…”…
Out now: VernissageTV PDF Magazine No. 16
VernissageTV PDF-Magazine No. 16: Tapes, Fur, Tubes, and Mylar
Basel / Switzerland, April 5, 2011
During a trip to an evening of openings in Paris, VernissageTV had a closer look at the retrospective with the subtle works of French artist Pierrette Bloch at Karsten Greve Gallery. In Fribourg / Switzerland, VernissageTV had the chance to do an extensive interview with Edith Dekyndt, who had a solo show at Fri-Art Centre d’Art Contemporain,…
VernissageTV at Art Cologne 2011
VernissageTV covers Art Cologne 2011 art fair and shows video art
Basel, April 5, 2011 – As media partner of Art Cologne, VernissageTV art tv will cover Art Cologne 2011. The fair for modern and contemporary art will take place in Cologne, Germany from 13th to 17th April 2011.
VernissageTV will provide its viewers with atmospheric shots from the fair, recordings of art talks, and in-depth interviews with artists, curators…
Nguyen Duy, Third Showroom Launching
On the 20th of this January, Nguyen Duy Gemstone, a well-known gemstone arts trader in Vietnam, had successfully launched its third showroom at 52 Tran Nao St., Dist. 2 Hochiminh City. With the excitement of about 150 guests, the event was prosperously held and gained attraction from the participants as well as the media industry.
The inauguration was started with an impressive lion dance and flowers handing to honored guests. Spectacularly,…
Exhibition: "WILLIAM WAUER AND BERLIN CUBISM - SCULPTURE around 1920" at Georg K …
For the first time the influences of Cubism on modern sculpture in Germany are shown in a comprehensive exhibition.
WILLIAM WAUER AND BERLIN CUBISM - SCULPTURE around 1920
Georg-Kolbe-Museum, Berlin, 10 April - 19 June, 2011
OPENING: Sunday, 10 April, 2011, 11:30 h
“The Berlin sculptor William Wauer was the first in Europe to create the pure cubist sculpture.” (Rudolf Blümner, 1921)
The sculptural work of Berlin artist William…
Oldenburg Film Festival is coming of age
After last year’s budget cuts cast doubts on the future of the „German Sundance“ it is now certain that there will be an 18th edition of the festival in 2011.
There will be an Oldenburg Film Festival No. 18. After the forced budget cuts by the municipal council in 2010 the festival was financially endangered. Grants by the city of Oldenburg were cut by more than half. In December 2010 the…
‘Street Art’ Gains Wide Acceptance Amongst Dubai Art Connoisseurs
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 4, 2011: ProArt Gallery announced that their exhibition titled ‘Street Art Without Borders’, being held at the Palm Strip Shopping Mall in Jumeirah from March 9th- April 7th 2011, is receiving a tremendous response from the region’s leading art collectors and connoisseurs, who are showing a keen interest in the urban art form. Over 12 international street artists are showcasing their work and keeping visitors…
Voices.com Launches Petition For Voice Over Performance Category At The Oscars
Today the voice over community bands together lobbying for their industry to be recognized at the Oscars.
Currently the Academy recognizes just four acting awards. Animated films are eligible for the Best Picture and Animated Feature Film categories but there is no category to honour the voice actors in these films.
Voices.com initiated the idea for a change to the Oscars program on their Facebook Group. When the company asked if talent…
Frank Sinatra as Musical Troubadour This Week at LiveAuctionTalk.com
Frank Sinatra said he heard “symphonies from the universe” in his head as a kid and thought about singing for a living as young as 11-years-old.
But it was a Bing Crosby concert in the summer of 1935 at Loew’s Journal Square in downtown New Jersey that changed Frank’s life.
‘He was the first troubadour that any of us had heard. After seeing him that night, I knew I…
AAA supports Forestry Commission's Wood Fuel Grant Announcement
Investment news and analysis portal, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), has stated its support for the Forestry Commission’s decision to introduce a grant to boost wood fuel production in the UK.
Boston, Mass, April 04, 2011 -- Investment news and analysis portal, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), has stated its support for the Forestry Commission’s decision to introduce a grant to boost wood fuel production in the UK.
In a move that the AAA…
The Rise of the Art Tattoo
Sources of tattoo inspiration are no longer found in the well worn pages of flash designs. Professional from all fields are now commissioning artists to design unique body art. A free Western masterpiece library of around 50,000 images has been released by a tattoo studio, signifying the rise of the art tattoo.
The number of tattooed people world-wide is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions. There is of…
Edward Bereta's "Kid with the Cape" Takes Off--Landing in the Center of the E-Un …
Warning to all, especially wimpy kids!--Edward Bereta’s “Kid with the Cape” is everywhere in the E-Universe! Find it on Border’s Kobo, Apple’s iPad and iPhone, the Sony Reader, Amazon’s Kindle and Barnes and Noble’s Nook! Optioned for a movie, Producer Michael Edwards is looking for a star.
It’s 1954 and in America’s big cities, school kids hide under their desks during civilian training drills. Many families stock up…
HEIMSPIEL 2011 in Cologne - Local and Global Contrasts on Stage
On six days, 106 artists from 15 countries will present and discuss current developments in contemporary theatre. The international guest performances and the symposium will present new theatrical forms, surprising alliances and unusual models for municipal theatres. In six workshops, 70 theatre professional from 9 countries will develop interdisciplinary projects.
Festival opening on 31 March in the Schauspiel Köln
Marking the start of the festival, HEIMSPIEL 2011 presents as a…
Clariant launches new ED Pigments for decorative and industrial paint applicatio …
Muttenz, 30 March 2011 – Colorant and paint producers can take advantage of easy, uniform dispersion for more colors than ever before with Clariant’s launch of new Easily Dispersible (ED) Pigments at the European Coatings Show 2011.
The addition of three new pigments to Clariant’s existing range of Easily Dispersible pigments for water-based decorative pigment dispersions – the EDW range – is a major step towards completion of the whole color…
San Francisco Film Society’s Director of Education to be guest on “Mind Over Mat …
Joann Parsont, director of education at the San Francisco Film Society will be discussing the benefits of their youth education program. She will appear on “Mind Over Matters with Dr. Marla” on Voice America’s Radio Network. The San Francisco International Film Society is kicking off its annual film festival April 21st 2011 and Joann Parsont, director of Education at the San Francisco Film Society, will join Dr. Marla Sloane, host…
Johansson Projects presents Homer Flynn
Johansson Projects presents an exhibition of LP cover production art, promotional photos, drawings, scratch-board illustrations, and digital imagery from the archives of Homer Flynn. As principal designer for the internationally acclaimed music, video and performance group, The Residents, Flynn will be exhibiting both professional and personal work. This is the artist's first solo exhibition at the gallery.
Through his work, Homer Flynn has created a unique folklore composed of morosely…
MonthlyArtContest.com taps judge for inaugural contest
Noted artist Kevin Geary signs on to judge inaugural contest
MonthlyArtContest.com has signed noted portrait and abstract artist Kevin Geary to judge its inaugural contest which begins on April 1st. MonthlyArtContest.com is a site for artists of all skill levels to display their work, gain exposure, and compete on a monthly basis for cash awards. The site will be up and running by April 1 and the deadline for the first…
Night Corridor Is A New Psychological Suspense Novel By Joan Hall Hovey
SOME NIGHTMARES HAPPEN WHEN YOU'RE AWAKE!
At 17, Caroline Hill was torn from the boy she loved by her tyranical father. Then she lost her child. Finally, her grasp on reality.
Now, after nine years in Bayshore mental institution, once called the lunatic asylum, Caroline Hill is finally being released.
There will be no one to meet her. Her parents who brought her here...are dead.
They have found her a room in a rooming…
Dating for Avatars: Virtual World Next Island’s Offers Virtual Dating Advice
New York, February 1, 2011, -- Free-to-play virtual world Next Island (NextIsland.com) introduces virtual dating coach, Metis.
Dating and relationship expert J from the popular website Geek’s Dream Girl (GeeksDreamGirl.com) will be live in Next Island’s Crystal Resort as avatar dating coach, Metis, answering players’ questions on life and love. J has written extensively on dating and romance, and, with Geek’s Dream Girl, she’s helped hundreds of online daters find love.
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Frank Hülsbömer: photokinetiks, or a short guide for the construction of meaning …
WiE Kultur | Berlin
extended through June, 4 2011
Image 1: constructing meaning in 3 steps (2010)
Image 2: constructivists vacation (2009)
Image 3: the tennis speed of light (2008)
Image 4: decelerating flashmob (2011)
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Can geometrical forms be something else from what they actually are? If yes, could they serve as basis for a new vade mecum apt to instruct us on how to construct meaning? This last question is the leading theme of…
Understanding the evolution of contemporary Chinese art: Sigg Collection now fea …
88MoCCA
Vaduz, March 31st, 2011
88MoCCA is pleased to announce the virtual opening of “101 artworks – A Stroll through the Sigg Collection”. The exhibit features 101 works from the Uli Sigg Collection from the 1970s until to today. These bold and daring works have been seminal in shaping the art scene in China.
The Uli Sigg Collection is a one-of-a kind archive that documents the complex and dramatic evolution of Chinese art…
Tension and Diversity in Valdemaro Grifoni's Artwork at Agora Gallery
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NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Florence native, Valdemaro Grifoni, in Altered States of Reality: an Exhibition of Analog and Digital Fine Art Photography. The exhibition is scheduled to run from April 19, 2011 through May 10, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, April 21, 2011).
About the Artist
Valdemaro Grifoni’s work, which can include such diverse subjects as fragmented and undulating landscapes of metal hills, angular plastic bodies…
