Press Releases by Category Arts & Culture
The Assembly - an Indyish Film and Music Relay
Relay: February 10-March 9, 2007
Screening: March 10, 2007. Friendship Cove
Montreal, QC.
Following on the success of Indyish's December's Holla-Days Party and Music Video Making with Pop Montreal, Indyish.com is producing a brand new film-and music-making event. This latest project, The Assembly, is a non-competitive, assembly-line style of collaborative art making. The Assembly will produce a series of 10 minute short films with original soundtracks as ideas are passed off relay-style…
World-famous tenor, Plácido Domingo, makes his first solo gala concert performan …
His only Portugal show of 2007, Domingo’s April appearance will mark his Portuguese debut as a solo artist in a gala concert.
The Maestro will perfrom in the Pavilao Atlantico, a state of the art building on the ExPo grounds in Lisbon, Portugal which will be the inly concert in Portugal on his tour which will take him to his most favorite places around the world.
Information on the tour and the…
New Edition | Improvised Maps
We’re pleased to announce the publication of the sixth edition of Dispatx, which coincides with a complete redesign of the website. Curating and developing works from poets, photographers, painters and writers, for this edition we once again present an extremely diverse set of responses to the notion of Improvised Maps. These works - which can be seen in Show (http://www.dispatx.com/show/). - include a dozen projects developed online over the…
New website musicix.net brings news and information to musicians and music indus …
London, England, 29th January 2007 — Introducing the Music Information Exchange (musicix.net) serving musicians and the music industry worldwide with news and information about professional equipment, products, publications, and services. This includes news about the people who use them, and the people and companies behind them. We went online in April 2006 and are based in London, England
With access to over 2400 companies and thousands of professional musicians, we…
International Singing Competition Festival City Passau - Jubelee Year 2007
The 2007 International Singing Competition Festival City Passau is again to be presented in the historic venue of the Freudenhain Palace. During the past 10 years the competition has established an excellent reputation both among experts and the general public. It provides a highly valuable contribution to young artists on the path to a successful carrier, not only within the competition itself, but also in the annual concert presentationsd many…
"The Priestess" Movie from Armenia Receives Royal Post-Production Treatment for …
Hollywood, California, January 24, 2007 -- ArmenFilm Studios and Symphony Studios proudly present the U.S. premiere of the film "The Priestess" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, January 25, 2007 at 7:00pm. "The Priestess" is the sum of a four year journey, conceived by internationally acclaimed Armenian director, Vigen Chaldranian. Chaldranian brought the film to the United States to join forces with Hollywood born producer Mel Metcalfe III, award winning…
Cora Cohen – Abstraction
Cora Cohen is among America’s foremost abstract gestural painters. For over forty years Cohen has been exploring an improvisational approach to art, creating rigorous compositions that unravel the DNA of painting. Employing a wide range of processes and media, including oil, raw pigment, acrylic, pastel, enamel, and graphite, Cohen succeeds in producing works of unsettling optical effect. In February 2005, New York critic Stephen Maine referred to Cohen’s visuals in…
VernissageTV covers: Zaha Hadid, Paola Pivi and Christoph Büchel
The most recent episodes on VernissageTV (VTV) video podcast cover:
>> Zaha Hadid: VernissageTV covers Zaha Hadid's “Ideal House Cologne 07” at IMM Cologne International Furniture Fair and her exhibition. Zaha Hadid’s ideal house at IMM Cologne appears as a big, red cube, hollowed out and morphed into a sequence of rooms that lead into one another and also open up wide to the outside. Zaha Hadid's exhibition at Designer’s Gallery…
Conceptual Art to Create Exposure for Emerging Artist
Caribbean artist Dimitrios takes sand from an exotic beach in the Caribbean - art lovers can watch a video of Dimitrios on the beach showing how he sticks the sand on canvas and how he stencils a lot number on it to hang the piece on your wall. Dimitrios will only make one thousand canvas art pieces with sand.
The twist for his \'lots of sand\' is wordplay on \'lots…
Web Wilson's January 2007 Antique Hardware Auction Open for Preview
Web Wilson’s first antique hardware auction of 2007 is set to open for bidding on Saturday, January 27th. This will be the debut of the new and innovative "Big Lots" auction concept.
Preview images can be seen in the Galleries at WebWilson.com right now. Bookmark this site! The auction opens for bidding on January 27th and will begin closing one week later at 9 p.m. EST.
This will be a very special…
Beuys, Christo and Richter for less than 1,000 Euro
(aabykk) - art.auctions by Ketterer Kunst make it happen! After the enormous success and repeated demand last year, it’s about to happen again on February 3, 2007: starting at 4 pm, some 350 objects by world-famous artists can be bought online at our Old Masters & Modern Art & Post War live auction.
Live online art auctions by Ketterer Kunst in 2006 attracted dealers and numerous clients from abroad, who…
Mariadela will launch her first single titled "En Silencio"
Miami, FL. - The Peruvian native singer Mariadela is getting ready for the release of her first single named “En Silencio” (In Silence), which is expected to win over the audience with this new music concept.
The song “En Silencio”, selected as the title of the single, and the other two tracks of the single EP have been composed by Mariadela, these songs make a journey along a range of emotions,…
Windows on the Natural World: A Glimpse into Nature as Art
Nature and wildlife enthusiasts can treat their spirits this month to a glimpse into nature as art in San Antonio, Texas. From February 8 to March 8, 2007, the work of Texas Hill Country artist Melanie Fain will be featured at the Hunt Gallery in a one-woman show called \"Windows on the Natural World.\"
A well-known artist in the United States, Melanie Fain\'s etchings and watercolors depict birds, botanicals, and…
Audio drama podcast charts first anniversary celebrated at Dramapod.com
Dramapod.com have been running an independent audio drama podcast chart since 2006 and are now celebrating their first year anniversary. As more and more people tune in to podcasting, the charts enable listeners to find quality audio dramas to download, covering a diverse range of genres. The creators of audio drama also benefit from the charts gaining feedback from the ever increasing audience of listeners.
At the launch of Dramapod.com in…
AntiquesYes.com Announces Innovative Auction Lots Concept
AntiquesYes.com will take Internet antiques auctions to a new level in 2007 by presenting a number of first ever events and by introducing a new and innovative online auction lot concept.
AntiquesYes.com is already known as the premier site for producing highly specialized and focused events for buyers and sellers of antique hardware, antique tiles, and Scalamandre artifacts. Beginning in January 2007, AntiquesYes.com will expand their auction services with new specialty…
Swimming with Sharks: Audio Book, Compilation CD, and 2nd Edition All Available …
New York, NY -- (January 12, 2007) -- Since the initial release of Swimming with Sharks: A Real-World How to Guide to Success (and Failure) in the Business of Music, the book – and the two authors – have experienced a growth in success beyond all predictions…so much so that a second edition is now available!
The co-authors – Melissa Deskovic of Vatic Media and Bernadette Giacomazzo of Akasha Multimedia…
WCD presents Susie Burpee
Home grown dancer/choreographer Susie Burpee returns to Winnipeg to share her enormous talent with WCD audiences. In addition to a preview of a new work choreographed on WCD dancers Burpee will be presenting her Dora Mavor Moore Award winning Mischance and Fair Fortune. This harrowing duet pairs Burpee with former WCD company dancer Dan Wild. The original music for this creation is by Winnipeg artists Christine Fellows and John K.…
The Mahler Chamber Orchestra appears for the third time as orchestra in residenc …
The Mahler Chamber Orchestra starts its anniversary year 2007 with its annual concert series in Salzburg. Orchestra in residence at the Mozartwoche since 2005, this year the orchestra presents a programme that focuses on works by Mozart, but also includes contemporary composers such as Heinz Holliger and György Ligeti. Daniel Harding, MCO music director for almost four years, conducts the first concert, a matinee of works by Mozart, Ligeti and…
MUSEUM OF LOVE OPEN FOR VISITORS
In time for Valentine’s Day, the Museum of Love (www.museumoflove.org) has opened its virtual doors for the first time. The Museum of Love is the creation of Kris Waldherr, author of the bestselling Goddess Tarot, THE BOOK OF GODDESSES and THE LOVER'S PATH.
The Museum of Love is intended as the most romantic destination on the web. It takes the form of the Museo di Palazzo Filomela, or the Palace of…
A KID'S LIFE MUSICAL COMPOSER COREY LELAND COMES TO THE CIVIC ARTS PLAZA
Thousand Oaks, CA (January 10, 2007)— Children’s singer/songwriter Corey Leland, is set to appear at the Civic Arts Plaza on January 17, 2007 for a matinee showing of A Kid’s Life musical. The A Kid’s Life musical is built on lyrics and music written by Corey Leland. The musical-- produced by director Keith Markinson, just started its first U.S. tour on December 27, 2006. Presented by Community Educational Entertainment,…
Sylvia Dianne Beverly "Ladi Di", Author of Forever In Your Eyes
Sylvia Dianne Beverly "Ladi Di", Author of Forever In Your Eyes will be appearing at various locations in the Metropolitan region.
"Forever In Your Eyes" is a potpourri of poems of love, appreciations and tributes, dedicated to Dr. Maya Angelou and published by Golden Arts Publishing Co.
Upcoming Itinerary
Saturday, January 13, 2007.11th Annual Poetry Extravaganza, Washington, DC.
Saturday, January 13, 2007. Monthly Poetry Open Mic Program, Forestville, Md
February, 17, 2007.…
Funky to the Very End: A WikiMusicGuide Tribute to James Brown
Norwalk, CT, January 13, 2007-His latest backup band, the Soul Generals, thrashed on, playing as if they were in one of his jam-packed concerts. The crowd cheered and danced to his hits like “Soul Power” and “I Feel Good,” like he himself were singing for them right then and there. If it were someone else’s funeral, it wouldn’t be this funky. For his fans did not just come to mourn…
World Sacred Music Festival Announces 2007 Lineup
For the third straight year, the World Sacred Music Festival brings a diversity of global sacred music to the South Puget Sound.
Olympia\'s World Sacred Music Festival is a showcase for musicians from across the region, all part of the Pacific Northwest\'s rich spiritual tapestry. Created by Interfaith Works, this family-friendly global celebration is a rare opportunity to hear the music of different sacred traditions in one location. The 2007…
Hip Hop Producer Black Panther Releases Anticipated Sophomore Album “My Eternal …
January 5, 2007 - New York, NY---Brooklyn's own Black Panther made his mark as a hip hop producer with his 2003 debut release “The Darkest Night Ever” on the label Third Earth. Blessed with lyrics by some of the best underground emcees including Jean Grae, stic man of dead prez, Pumpkinhead and C-rayz Walz this concept album received acclaimed reviews from the hip hop world with allhiphop.com stating, “Soon you'll…
'Life in Motion', Robbi McMillen's Latest Boast
Robbi McMillen was born in 1991. Only a teen and he has recorded two albums, six singles and EPs, performed on 9 collaborations and now; he’s written a short book of poems. One introduction, eight poems, annotations and a good guide for other writers, this book is good as gold [and beyond]!
Belfast, Ireland (Muireann Books) December 21, 2006 -- Robbi McMillen is one of Ireland’s most attracting talents. He’s boasted…
VernissageTV Covers Art Basel Miami Beach Week
VernissageTV News, December 22, 2006 - The most recent and upcoming episodes on VernissageTV (VTV) video podcast cover:
Art Basel Miami Beach Week: Art Basel Miami Beach is the American sister event of Art Basel in Switzerland. Art Basel is considered as the most important annual art show worldwide. This year Art Basel Miami Beach saw an incredible number of satellite art fairs. During the fair week 13 art fairs took…
Edi Fitzroy's New CD "Hold The Vibes" Now in Stores
December 2006 – San Jose, CA - Edi Fitzroy, long time conscious reggae veteran’s new album release "Hold The Vibes", on rising Northern California record label King Step Recordings has been in the works for almost a decade and is being compared to many of his best records. The album features a classic acoustic vibe and superb vocals that are sure to last the test of time. It displays a…
Christmas Oratorio: J. S. Bach
Recent: Dresdner Kreuzchor ° Christmas Oratorio °
The Dresdner Kreuzchor (Holy Cross Choir) is one of the oldest and most renowned boys' choirs in the world. The Dresdner Kreuzchor is under the direction of Roderich Kreile, 28th Kreuzkantor since the Reformation. Roderich Kreile has expanded the choir's repertoire in numerous premieres and the Dresdner Kreuzchor successfully both in Germany and abroad.
The choir sings in our broadcast „Jauchzet, frohlocket“ from Johann Sebastian…
Forever In Your Eyes
Forever In Your Eyes (A potpourri of poems of love, appreciations and tributes, dedicated to Dr. Maya Angelou and published by Golden Arts Publishing and written by Sylvia Dianne Beverly \"Ladi Di\".)
Sylvia Dianne Beverly \"Ladi Di\" is a native of Washington, D.C, CEO of Golden Arts Publishing Co, founder/director of \"Girls and Boys with Hearts,\" and author of Forever In Your Eyes (A potpourri of poems of love, appreciations…
Myspace.com Artists Concerned About New Mypurchase Service
Santa Monica, CA, December 14, 2006 -- Myspace is currently developing a digital download store that will be known as Mypurchase. The company is partnering with web-based music distributor Snocap to create a feature that will let bands sell their music through their Myspace site. Users will be able to buy, download and play MP3s on any device like iPods and the Zune.
Despite tremendous sales potential, some bands…
Saxophone Tips per Podcast
The New Yorker Saxophonist Evan Tate presents his Saxophone Workshop over the World-Wide-Web as a Podcast.
For more than a decade Saxophonist/Composer Evan Tate has been an in-demand session musician featured with such formations as the "Munich Saxophone Family", "The New Doug Hammond Trio", "Legacy" and the "Manhattan Symphony Orchestra". Evan has also lead his own projects "Spherical" and "Hittin' Hard". Evan Tate has also made appearances in Austrian and German…
Antique Doorknob Auction Now Open on AntiquesYes.com
Web Wilson’s antique hardware auction No. 51 has opened for online bidding at AntiquesYes.com. More than 120 fine lots of hand picked vintage builders’ hardware will be sold to the highest bidder.
To browse the auction, and to register as a bidder, visit http://www.antiquesyes.com
The first antique hardware auction produced by the WebWilson.com auction team was in 1995, and from the start they have built a reputation for quality, integrity, and…
PublishAmerica Presents Passage To Wickedness by M. L. Morris
Frederick, MD November 28, 2006 -- PublishAmerica is proud to present Passage to Wickedness by M.L. Morris of Medford, New York. This terrifying horror novel finds a peaceful community in the summer of 2001 on the verge of finding itself in the middle of a war between good and evil as a demon trapped between the physical world and the spiritual world is determined to escape.
A…
Violeta Urmana debuts as Aida at Milan's La Scala
Finally found her true voice
Violeta Urmana will sing in the opening premiere at La Scala in Milan on December 7, making her debut as Aida in Verdi\'s opera of the same name. Riccardo Chailly will conduct and living legend Franco Zeffirelli (83) is directing.
For Violeta Urmana, who has appeared regularly at the Teatro alla Scala since her debut there in 1994 as Fricka in The Valkyrie, Aida is…
DADDYFREDDY.NET – PRESSINFORMATION 03.12.2006
NEW RELEASE FEAT. DADDY FREDDY 2006: THE SHADOW KNOWS EP by SHIMON on RAM RECORDS UK Including SHIMON FEAT. DADDY FREDDY
The legendary producer and dj Shimon who is famed for his work with Andy C and one third of Ram Trilogy steps up with this huge EP. Shimon\'s frist solo EP on RAM. All four tracks have been tried and tested worldwide and have led to much anticipation for their…
amadelio: Carla van de Puttelaar °The beauty of women°
Amadelio is an online-interview broadcast about people from art, culture, economy and science. To no longer miss an interview, you may download them from our archives.
Recent interview: Carla van de Puttelaar °The beauty of women°
In our interview Carla talks about Nobuyoshi Araki and Diane Arbus and about her own work. Her big theme is the beauty of women. Her models are not made for the covers of the high…
A Seasoned Performer Converges With Contemporary Accessibility
Garnered with an impressive career spanning over five decades, Joe Ford is now being introduced to fans globally via the World Wide Web. The newly launched site, www.jafjazz.com is an online portal that allows longtime fans and new listeners alike to see, hear & learn all they can about Joe Ford’s incredible career.
Alto, soprano saxophonist, arranger and composer; Joe Ford was one of the many musical talents born and…
Yaron Traub conducts the Gulbenkian Orchestra in Lisbon
Yaron Traub, who has been Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Orquesta de Valencia since autumn 2005, will be at the rostrum on November 29 and 30 in the Grande Auditório of the Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon. Most recently, he conducted his Orquesta de Valencia on November 16 and 17 in Madrid in a performance of Mahler\'s Fifth Symphony that was highly acclaimed by both the audience and the…
Google Map for interactive islamic prayer time calculations: first beta released …
The modern muslims are getting used to using a religious software and information services (e.g. sms) to get a right time for prayer (salat), that is regarded as an important part of muslim’s life.
Accurate calculations of muslim prayer times for every location is a non-trivial task, because the time of prayer depends on the sunrise and sunset times and geographical location. The sunset and sunrise is…
Rob Nadeau - Art for Wall and Floor
Having begun his career at 30, Rob Nadeau can already look back at a row of successful exhibitions in America, especially in New York. His work has been discussed in the New York Times and NY Arts as a “refreshing response to the crisis of painting in an increasingly technologically driven society.” Other than his works on canvas and paper, the artist has developed carpets
Group Exhibition Maki Umehara & Rob…
"Hello Weltgeist!" by Alpha Saloon released
Berlin.- Alpha Saloon, a new Indie-Rock plus Electronics outfit from Munich, Bavaria and Berlin, have just released their full length debut album on Elder Sound Records.
Alpha Saloon (Ahab, Dr. Ultra, Sugar & Ye Olde Bob) are widely known for their unique style of Ultra Pop: big cinema by means of Zukunftsmusik. Great and bona fide timeless songs in mellifluous wide screen format. Take-no-prisoners-style.
While reggae bands are usually playing…
King of Pop to Appear at WMAs
LONDON - Michael Jackson is set to make a rare public appearance at the World Music Awards in London next month, organizers recently announced.
Having sold more than 100 million albums, the forlorn king of pop will receive a Diamond Award at the industry ceremony.
WMA founder Melissa Corken said “We are thrilled to be bringing the World Music Awards to London, the music capital of the world," quickly adding "the…
Antique Doorknob Auction Opens December 3 on AntiquesYes.com
Web Wilson’s antique hardware auction No. 51 will be open for online bidding on December 3, starting at 9 p.m. EDT. More than 120 fine lots of hand picked vintage builders’ hardware will be sold to the highest bidder.
To preview the auction, and to register as a bidder, visit http://www.antiquesyes.com
This antique hardware auction will present many items from a long time collector, who has never previously offered any of…
Exlibris bookplates from BestNetArt Artgallery
Fantastic Exlibris (bookplates) are now available at the Internet based BestNetArt Artgallery (www.bestnetart.com). The bookplates are made by recognised contemporary printmakers such as Galina Pavlova, Katarina Vavrová and Erhard Beitz. Worldwide delivery within a week.
BestNetArt Artgallery has been on the art market for some year and the success has been great. Small size art prints are easy to buy and safe and cheap to deliver all over the world. The…
WCD's Inaugural Mentored Choreographic Workshop
(Manitoba) Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers (WCD) newest initiative is a special look into the inner workings of dance creation. WCD Artistic Director Brent Lott will be guided by nationally acclaimed mentor and choreographer, Davida Monk in the creation of a new work for performers Johanna Riley, Sara Roche, Kyla Wallace and Branwyn Bundon.
See how the choreographer responds to the input of his mentor and the audience, how the work evolves…
Photo-calendar 2007: Smileys for gardeners, connoisseurs, philosophers
Kirchheim unter Teck, 17.11.2006. adlugokinski conjures a smile on the faces of connoisseurs and gardeners. Vegetables, newly from the market, herbs of the kitchen-balcony and flowers from the garden, photographed and to a calendar (www.lulu.com/astixa) composed from adlugokinski, appeared in cooperation with Lulu this week.
Smileys show big feelings with few lines. Two points as eyes, that suffice nose a line and a bow in order to show a mood-situation.…
WCD in the black again
WCD posts another surplus and adds 3 new board members during the 2007 WCD Annual General Meeting
(Winnipeg) - Board president Lisa Stiver stated that “it has been another successful year” at the annual general meeting of Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers (WCD) held November 13th in Winnipeg. “For those of us who have watched WCD go through permutations in its administrative structure and its artistic leadership, it is indeed a proud time.”
All…
Edward Burtynsky's apocalyptic works encourage throngs of support for the MacLar …
Barrie’s influencers come out en masse for prominent photographer Edward Burtynsky and help raise funds for the MacLaren Art Centre
Barrie, ON – November 13, 2006 – World-renowned local photographer Edward Burtynsky’s dinner and artist talk to benefit the MacLaren Art Centre attained great success and recognition for the arts in Barrie this past weekend. Burtynsky, who was recently the subject of 2006 Toronto International Film Festival’s Best Canadian Film…
Islam meets Web 2.0 Free RSS feeds with Muslim Prayer Time are now available
The modern muslims are getting used to using a religious software and information services (e.g. sms) to get a right time for prayer (salat), that is regarded as an important part of muslim’s life. Now at the very start of RSS boom Muslim community got the access to Muslim Prayer Time (Azan) RSS feeds for PCs, mobiles and other devices from Pray In Time Information center (www.pray-in-time.org).
Accurate calculations of…
The Chance in a Lifetime for Authors
For published romance authors around the world here is a shooting star—The Chance in a Lifetime—to submit a Comedy Romance novel for consideration for adaptation to movie script for production.
The request has been made for Rolling Seas Promotions to search for a Romantic Comedy to surpass all comedy movie productions released to date—and there are some unforgettable Box Office Hits such as ‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘Ghost’ released in 1990, ‘Bridget…
