Press Releases by Category Arts & Culture
The Cross - I Love You - the TV Game Show Jeopardy - Effingham, Illinois
This Effingham, Illinois landmark made news by being featured on the television game show Jeopardy. Answer: What is the Cross at The Crossroads.
Effingham, IL, February 11, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- What do the words "I Love You", the Christian Cross and the Central Illinois town of Effingham have in Common? They were all featured on the nationally syndicated television show Jeopardy on January 14, 2011.
Effingham, Illinois, the…
Valentine Vettriano at Red Rag Gallery, Stow on the Wold
Jack Vettriano captures the romance of Valentine. Valentine is a colourful kaleidoscope of mystery, suspense and emotion – excitement and love, even sometimes disappointment and regret. Vettriano is a master in holding such moments in his timeless paintings; paintings that hint at hidden stories of romance and love and have an enduring appeal to the heart.
Red Rag Gallery holds a selection of limited edition prints by Jack Vettriano, including romantically…
HBO AWARD WINNING FILM TO SCREEN AT THE TEXAS BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
LOS ANGELES, CA, February 10, 2010 -- Actress Ihuoma Ofordire stars as Camille in the award-winning film GOOD INTENTIONS, directed by Morocco Omari ((Mis) Leading Man). The film is set to screen at the Texas Black Film Festival in Dallas, Texas from February 23 – February 26. The film has screened at several film festivals across the country and was awarded Best HBO Short Film at 2010 Martha’s Vineyard…
Bethany Reynolds to Appear at Off 7th to Sign “The Art of Romancing a Woman”
On February 12, author Bethany Reynolds will be signing copies of her book “The Art of Romancing a Woman” at Off 7th Hair Salon, 115 Mark Tree Road in Centereach. The book signing will take place from noon to 3 p.m. A portion of the book sales will go to benefit cancer research.
Paula and Sal Cassara, Owners, Off 7th Hair Salon, are joining Ms. Reynolds to help her launch her…
LCPC Drama Puts On Off-Broadway Hit “The Last 5 Years” in February
La Canada Presbyterian Church Drama Ministry is proud to kick of its 2011 dramatic presentations with Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown’s hit musical, “The Last 5 Years.” A hit off–Broadway, the musical is about the relationship of a young novelist, Jamie and his wife Cathy, an aspiring actress. During their courtship, the young couple journey from infatuation to dissolution amidst their personal struggles and successes.
“The Last 5 Years” has…
Fredrik K.B and The Colomb Art Gallery, London
The Colomb Art Gallery, London is proud to now represent the Norwegian sculptor Fredrik K.B.
Fredrik K.B is a fellow of the Norwegian Sculptors Association and of the Royal British Society of Sculptors. In 2009 a jury elected him “young artist of the year” in a competition initiated by the Hotel Continental in Oslo.
Fredrik K.B.
Norwegian sculptor
(b.1978 in Oslo, Norway)
Fredrik K.B. has exhibited his marble and granite sculptures internationally for nearly a…
Mezzosoprano Anne Sofie von Otter to receive the Frankfurt Music Prize 2011at Mu …
Distinction for an extraordinary voice and a multi-faceted repertoire
Presentation on the eve of Musikmesse 2011
Anne Sofie von Otter is to receive the coveted Frankfurt Music Prize for 2011. The versatile mezzosoprano will be presented with the award and the € 15,000 prize money on the eve of Musikmesse. With it, the jury has not only acknowledged an outstanding voice, but also the artist's varied repertoire, which ranges from Baroque to…
SIMONE DOUGLAS: Ever Exhibition
Artereal
747 Darling St Rozelle, NSW 2039
Wed – Sat 11am – 5 pm
Opening: Thursday 10th March 2011 from 6-8 pm
Artist floor talk: Saturday 12th March 2011 3.30 – 4.30 pm
The Ever series forms part of an ongoing body of work by New York based photo artist Simone Douglas and coincides with Sydney’s Art Month 2011 Festival.
Ever is an investigation of photography in relation to the sublime, excess, immateriality and…
KEN AND JULIA YONETANI JOIN ARTEREAL GALLERY IN SYDNEY
Artereal Gallery is very pleased to announce that renowned contemporary artists Ken and Julia Yonetani have joined the stable. Ken + Julia are currently collaborating on a new solo exhibition to be held at Artereal in June 2011. In addition, their Ultrabuddha will be exhibited at Artereal during Art Month Sydney in March 2011.
Ken + Julia Yonetani began collaborating in 2009 with Sweet Barrier Reef for the 21st century -…
Matthias Zarzecki releases biggest game yet developed at the Design Schule Schwe …
February 4th, 2011 - Schwerin, Germany - Matthias Zarzecki has just released his debut work "unstoppaball" an independent physics-puzzle game, for Windows desktop PCs.
You exert physical forces on a fragile sphere, guiding it through serene environments, trying to keep it from shattering, all whilst dangerous cliffs and enemies try to stop you, ever pushing onward.
Unstoppaball has been developed during the last semester at the game-design-course of the "Design Schule Schwerin"…
Reading festival debuts at Taipei book fair
By Kwangyin Liu
More than 40 public reading sessions will be held during the upcoming Taipei International Book Exhibition, organizer Taipei Book Fair Foundation said Feb. 7.
It will be the first time in its 19-year history that TIBE has staged such an event, according to TBFF Chairman Wang Jung-wen.
“Public reading became a tradition following Germany’s Leipzig and Japan’s Fukuoka book fairs,” Wang said.
“In the future, the foundation could…
AD 20/21: Art & Design of the 20th & 21st Century To Honor Massimo and Lella Vig …
BOSTON MA - AD 20/21: Art & Design of the 20th & 21st Centuries, the only annual art and design show of its kind, will honor design visionaries Massimo and Lella Vignelli with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its fourth annual show April 7-10, 2011 in Boston. For over 50 years, Massimo and Lella Vignelli have achieved renown as two of the most innovative minds in the…
High Fantasy Writer R.T. Kaelin Releases Fantasy Novel, Progeny, In Ebook Format …
Ebooks and eBook readers have taken the industry by storm over the last few months. R.T. Kaelin, author of Progeny, recognizes that any author who hopes to be successful in the current book marketing environment must meet the demands of the marketplace. For this reason, he has chosen to offer his high fantasy novel, Progeny, in eBook format for the Kindle. The eBook version of Progeny hit the virtual shelves…
International Summer Intensive Ballet Workshop 2011 Salzburg
European Dance Art Salzburg organizes the „International Summer Intensive Ballet Workshop from July 10th to August 8th 2010 in Salzburg (Austria) for the seventh time.
The summer intensive ballet workshop provides the students enough time for serious ballet studies.
The students can concentrate on improving their technique with international well-known ballet educators, learning different styles and improving their expression in dance.
But this summer intensive workshop offers much more than other…
1Voice Films Taking Votes on Film Poster
Independent Virginia film company, 1Voice Films, created nine different looks for their upcoming film release, For The Glory; these nine options are posted on the For The Glory website for viewers to vote on and discuss.
This is an opportunity for audiences to have a part in the distribution of a film. To view and vote for their favorite poster, visitors can go to www.fortheglorythemovie.com/poster. Final artwork will be chosen on…
DER HUT 16 / Splatter & Memnok – Horus (incl. Miss Sunshine, Daegon and Tiari RM …
On DER HUT 16, no one less than ancient Egyptian deity Horus – the one who is above – is freed from his grave-chamber!
Splatter and Memnok`s first release on DER HUT is characterized by a dark and atmospheric sound structure fostered up with a propellant solid rhythm. The original as much as the variety of re-interpretations approves one fact: “Horus” was the ultimate victor!
A deep bassline and the variation…
Techno stripped down to its essence: DER HUT 15 / Mike Wall - Forms of Dusk (inc …
Out on February, 18th: The dark and mysterious “Forms of Dusk” makes up Mike Wall´s first release on DER HUT and is accompanied by stunning remixes of premier league producers Daegon and Mekas.
In the original, shady and compelling synthesizers open the door to a nebulous demimonde and immediately draw you into a raw and intense movie noir.
Daegon’s remix explores an even darker sphere of the sea. His overwhelming soundscape with…
Eminor 29 again comes up with massive minimalist techno
Out on February 25th: Eminor 29 again comes up with massive minimalist techno by Coeter One & Dubit, Scalameriya (containing remix by Re:Axis)
On Eminor 29, a German and an Italian sound designer, Coeter One & Dubit, are brought together and the result is “Granatapfel” - an experimental mixture of drums and carefully quantized grooves. Its minimalistic framework is teamed up by vocoded vocals and an unique break which leads…
Mannheim-Heidelberg congratulates Shooting Star Alicia Vikander
The young actress has already received an award in Mannheim-Heidelberg, now she will be presented as European Shooting Star
Mannheim-Heidelberg, 7 February 2011---- Mannheim-Heidelberg is thrilled to see that the career of young Alicia Vikander from Sweden takes its course on a European level, too. For her lead in Lisa Langseth’s film “Pure” (original title: TILL DET SOM ÄR VACKERT) the actress won a special award at the November 2010…
Tranquility and Symmetry in Fumitosh Kamura’s Buddha Series at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Tokyo native, Fumitoshi Kamura, in Matrix of the Mind: Contemporary Fine Art by Japanese Artists. The exhibition is scheduled to run from March 1, 2011 through March 22, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, March 3, 2011).
About the Artist
Using simple geometric elements to create elegant designs, Fumitoshi Kamura encapsulates the gentleness, dignity and quietness of the Buddha. He takes beauty and tranquility as his mantra, and so…
FETICHE ET PROVOCATION - FETISCH UND HERAUSFORDERUNG
Liesbeth van Ginneken
Dominique Bordenave
4 March – 30 April 2011
Opening Thursday 3 March 7.00 pm
Liesbeth van Ginneken and Dominique Bordenave are here exhibited for the first time in this southern part of the German-speaking world.
The exhibition title is inspired by the works of the Dutch painter Liesbeth van Ginneken and the French sculptor Dominique Bordenave.
The artist Liesbeth van Ginneken dedicates herself to the subject of “human beings”…
Thousands pledge to practice organic farming as Sri Sri visits Gadag
Bangalore. February 3, 2011: A pledge taken by thousands to practice organic farming marked the Art of Living Founder, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s visit to Gadag on February 2, 2011. 108 farmers were felicitated by Sri Sri for their commendable work for using organic methods of farming.
Titled ‘Hasirotsava’, Sri Sri’s visit to Gadag on Feb 2, was to inspire farmers to pledge and support a vision of a poison-free land,…
Chamber Music Program includes Classical Masters as well as Filipino Songs
Faculty of Children's Orchestra Society to Perform in Masterworks Concert
Manhasset, NY, February 4, 2011 - Chamber music to be performed by the Children's Orchestra Society faculty at its Masterworks Concert on Friday, March 4, 2011, at Christ & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in NYC includes compositions of Mozart, Beethoven, and Albeniz plus Filipino Visayan songs.
Masterworks Concert is an annual faculty recital by the professionally trained music instructors of the…
Passport-Collector.com well recognized from international collectors...
...in meantime there are 800 visitors per month and the amount is still increasing. The collectors and readers from more than 70 countries evaluate the site content as always updated with current issues and various pictures of many different collectibles. "I like to thank all readers contributing with their stories, experience and pictures" says editor Tom Topol. "I'm proud that several popular websites e.g. Wikipedia, Ephemera Society of UK, Ephemera…
Adelphi Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Triangle Factory Fire with Original Mu …
Adelphi University is pleased to announce a program to commemorate the
centennial of the New York City Triangle Factory Fire. The program will include original music compositions inspired by the event and a special preview screening of the HBO documentary “Triangle: Remembering the Fire.” The program will take place on Thursday, March 3, 2011in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC), 1 South Avenue, Garden City NY.
The evening will include…
Adelphi University Welcomes National Geographic Wildlife Photographer Ted Schiff …
Adelphi University is proud to host “Animal Portraits: Images of the Wild,” an exhibition of wildlife photographs by National Geographic Wildlife Photographer and Adelphi alumnus Ted Schiffman M.A. ’68, in the University Swirbul Library Gallery, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY through March 1, 2011. On February 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., a reception and book signing will take place for Mr. Schiffman’s latest intriguing publication Treefrogs: Prehistoric Survivors…
Storage Auctions Send Bidders Flocking to AuctionZip.com
Boston, MA – With the explosion in the popularity of storage auctions, due largely to a surge of new reality shows such as A&E’s “Storage Wars”, new bidders are discovering what seasoned storage auction-goers already know – AuctionZip.com is the best resource for finding local storage auctions. With readily available listings for over 500 storage auctions per month across the country, AuctionZip is an easy, effective and free…
Spend “Winter Break” With International Poster Gallery
BOSTON – International Poster Gallery presents Winter Break, an exhibition of over 50 original vintage posters, designed to combat the winter blues with advertisements for vacation destinations around the world. The ultimate vintage poster “stay-cation”, the exhibition offers everything from pristine Caribbean vistas to snow-covered Swiss Alps. This diverse exhibition spans multiple periods and genres and includes works by noted poster design titans. The show is free…
Will it be Kiera Knightley's Hour?
It is always a conundrum. Do you make sure you get tickets by booking before the press have been in and given a production a rave review or do you wait just in case the press slate it and tickets are not a problem?
With London productions that do not have a specific run it is normally quite safe to leave your decision till after the reviews - a good…
Jade Hendrix to play the Catalina Jazz Club
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Get Carried Away with New Artist Jade Hendrix at Catalina Jazz Club
Hollywood, CA March 9th, 2011 8:00PM
Get Carried Away with new artist Jade Hendrix at Catalina Jazz Club www.catalinajazzclub.com
Let yourself get carried away with the Jazzy/RB sound of Jade Hendrix’s sweet soprano voice. Jade will be performing her original music from her latest album Carry Me Away at the Catalina Jazz Club. She will perform…
The Government Is Out! - Michel Montecrossa releases New-Topical-Song-Movement S …
‘The Government Is Out!‘ is Michel Montecrossa’s solidarity topical song with Egypt and the people everyhwere who fight and work for a better tomorrow.
Michel Montecrossa about his New-Topical-Song-Movement:
„My New-Topical-Song-Movement is there to bring to the people the songs that inspire and to bring them fast. To make CDs and DVDs, songbooks, programs, songsheets, concerts. To distribute the songs globally via internet, shops, radio & TV and get the messages discussed…
The 7th Berlin International Directors Lounge | February, 10th - 20th
Meinblau, Pfefferberg, Berlin Mitte
Once again this year, the Berlinale is drawing a great many filmmakers and cineastes to Berlin. In parallel and by now an insiders’ tip, the Directors Lounge, developed by Berlin artists, is hosting for the 7th year in a row its own very special kind of film festival.
On the Pfefferberg, on the premises of the Meinblau Gallery, a broad audience will be presented an international offering of…
Eleanor Fye Releases New Album “Love Stays On”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Eleanor Fye Releases New Album “Love Stays On”
Hollywood, CA-February 2, 2011-If the names Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Mary Chapin Carpenter have any meaning for you then Eleanor Fye’s music will find common ground between your ears and in your heart. Comparisons to more modern day artists come up as well including Sara Bareilles or Norah Jones but make no mistake about it; Eleanor Fye defines her own…
OnCell Systems Announces Winners of OnCell iPhone App Contest
iPhone App Channels Awarded to 10 Cultural Institutions
Ten cultural institutions, from across the United States, have been named the winners of the OnCell iPhone App Contest. The winners will receive a free iPhone App Channel for one year, beginning March 1st. The App Channel affords visitors a multimedia experience complete with audio tour content, logos, images, a tour map, text captioning and GPS-navigational features.
“Access to educational information is essential…
Faces
A group of medical and dental students of Guy’s and St Thomas’ presents an exhibition with a medical mind and a creative heart.
Private View: Friday 18th of February 2011 – 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Exhibition runs from: Friday 18th of February – Thursday 24th of February 2011
Gallery Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 11.00 am to 6.30 pm - Sat: 12.30pm - 5.00 pm
Last day of Exhibition: Thursday…
Steven Farmer is ICON
Steven Farmers ICON Exhibition is nothing like anything seen before in the Galleries of Somerset.
He sets out to push the boundaries of contemporary painting. The passion, depth and intrigue to this collection are truly captivating, transporting you to the curiosity of your imagination.
I've had the pleasure of viewing his work at the Mauger Modern Art Gallery where he was exhibiting alongside legendary artists Andy Warhol, Banksy and Keith Harring.…
Plaster casts in 12 languages - 3D Hand Design starts up freshly designed intern …
02.February 2011 – Wuppertal – On the 5th anniversary of the founding of 3D Hand Design, the specialist for hand and foot plaster casts, Michael Wartini from Wuppertal is celebrating at a very special place. On the internet! It's there, on the 25th of January 2011 the completely new www.3dhanddesign.com internet platform will be presented to the eagerly awaiting public. And it's international! "We supply to over 40 countries" says…
Massive Choir of 5700 Singers Perform at ‘Naadha Vaibhavam’
Chennai. January 30.2011: Filling the night sky, the sound of 5700 Carnatic music singers’ voices resonated in unison on Sunday, January 30th 2011 at south Chennai’s Sri Ram Gateway. Attendees at “Naadha Vaibhavam” witnessed the sheer power of music to transcend boundaries and express the voice of humanity as one. This ancient Carnatic musical tradition found renewed vigor when over one lakh participants sang ‘Krishnam Vandhe’ together. The event, organized…
“Fools” For Love Take The Stage (And Screen) At The Cameo Theatre
WHO:
Cameo Theatre
WHAT:
"Romantic Fools" Video Contest – Call For Entries
WHEN:
Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
In conjunction with the opening of its newest show, the Cameo Theatre is now accepting entries in a video contest celebrating the theme of "Romantic Fools".
Directed by Dave Cortez, "Romantic Fools" explores the ups, downs, and in-betweens of love and relationships in a series of comedic vignettes, with actors Robert Jerdee and Nikki Young playing more…
Mackingwell's Ryan McNamara And House Music Superstar Wolfgang Gartner Collabora …
Mackingwell’s very own Ryan McNamara just did the unthinkable. He created something so new, so fresh, so engrossing, it has not only the sponsoring label Ultra Records, claiming it’s one of the “most creative videos they’ve ever seen,” accredited You Tubers, licensed bloggers, esteemed tumblrs, and qualified tweeters up in arms repeatedly declaring it “not only the best video of 2011”, but “One of the greatest videos ever”.
Released…
Family Fun Art Fair at Queen Gallery
Queen Gallery is celebrating Family Day with our talented artist-family!
Family Day is on February 21st this year and so from February 4th to 26th, 2011, we are celebrating the holiday by having a Family Fun Art Fair and we are inviting you to come and celebrate the exhibition with us!
We opened our doors over a year ago and have been delighted to showcase the vibrant and diverse talent that…
Ruby Gate 17 - Michel Montecrossa releases New-Topical-Song-Movement Audio-Singl …
Michel Montecrossa’s new-topical-song-movement audio single 'Ruby Gate 17' released by Mira Sound Germany is the heart-throbbing story of friends staying together to save the egg.
Michel Montecrossa sings about manly thinking, hard teenage life, why some girls are worthy lying for and what it means to be a total hero if one can’t switch back the clock.
Stimulated by Berlusconi’s wonder woman.
The single 'Ruby Gate 17' is available at the Mirapuri-Shop.
RUBY GATE…
Charlotte Martin's New Album Releasing February 1, 2011
Los Angeles, CA—Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter CHARLOTTE MARTIN has announced a February 1st release for highly anticipated new album
DANCING ON NEEDLES.
Produced by Ken Andrews (Pete Yorn, Beck), the rapturous album traces Martin’s heartbreaking struggle with intercostal neuralgia, a nerve disorder that left her incapacitated for much of the past year.
“It was the most difficult period of my life,” she says. “The pain was excruciating. I saw countless doctors, was…
Discover The Musical Culture Of Eric Roberts!
Beginning his musical career when he was only 16, Eric Roberts was highly influenced by Brazilian guitar and musical culture. An accomplished Guitarist, Bassist, and Composer, Roberts’ most recent EP release titled “My Brazilian Heart” is a wonderfully tailored 6 track release. Being well-traveled and culturally diverse adds the right amount of mixture between styles and the familiarity of a wonderfully rounded experience. …
Poems And Rhymes Exploring Animals, Politics, Soldiers, Faith, Love, Addiction, …
Written by Perry Ritthaler Published by eBookIt.com.
CRESTON, BC, January 29, 2011 -- Poetry and Rhymes - Over 50 Beautiful Full Color Illustrations That Will Serenade the Sole of the Caring-Valiant and selfless men and women have fought and died for our country for centuries – and they continue to fight for us today.
This book of poetry and rhymes exemplifies Perry Ritthaler thoughts of insanity, addiction and politics connected to life…
Sixties Music Legends The Chocolate Watchband Releases New Greatest Hits CD
Los Angeles, CA – When discussing legendary psychedelic garage bands of the 1960s, the Chocolate Watchband is at the top of the list. Much to the elation of fans and music critics, this famed sixties group has recorded a new album of their greatest and most popular tunes. Recorded in 2010 at KVP Studio in Santa Clara, CA, the focus on this album was to faithfully reproduce the sound of…
Grays of Westminster Wins Amateur Photographer/What Digital Camera Good Service …
The legendary Nikon-only dealer becomes Amateur Photographer/What Digital Camera’s High Street Independent ‘Gold Winner’ in its 25th year.
London, UK, January 29, 2011 -- The prestigious Nikon-only dealer, Grays of Westminster, was presented with the What Digital Camera/Amateur Photographer 'Gold Winner' Good Service Award 2011, as voted for by What Digital Camera readers and website visitors.
This special award was presented to Gray Levett, founder of Grays of Westminster, at the Amateur…
Voice Over Experts Presents Lesson On Social Networking
Terry Daniel and Dave Courvoisier bring forty years combined experience to the Voice Over Experts podcast. Their extensive marketing and voice over experience is shared with voice talent on a new episode of the Voice Over Experts podcast on social networking.
Daniel and Courvoisier present an entertaining and informative discussion on how social media and the use of online social networking tools can help voice talent promote their voice over services…
ELEVATION BURGER SIGNS MULTI-UNIT AGREEMENT IN BAHRAIN
(Arlington, VA)—Elevation Burger, known for its organic, grass-fed burgers and recognized as one of the most innovative burger chains in the country, recently signed a multi-unit agreement with Burger Concepts, WLL a Bahrain based company.
Burger Concepts WLL plans to build 6 restaurants throughout the region. The first location is slated to open in Seef Mall, Bahrain in the second or third quarter of 2011.
“There is nothing here that offers…
The History of Black Dance In America
Central Avenue Dance Ensemble to present a retrospective of African and African-American inspired social dances from the 1800s to today
INGLEWOOD, CA –The Central Avenue Dance Ensemble, in honor of Black History Month, is producing a 2-hour multimedia dance performance entitled The History of Black Dance in America. Directed by master choreographer, dancer, and band leader Chester Whitmore, the show will be a retrospective of African and African-American inspired social dances…
