Press Releases by Category Arts & Culture
Frail Launches into Production
My Own Worst Enemy Productions has announced producer Michael Z. Gordon will begin production in January 2007 on the new drama film “Frail”, starring Tom Wilkinson and Thora Birch.
My Own Worst Enemy in conjunction with Careyes Entertainment has made offers to Academy Award nominee Tom Wilkinson, who received the Oscar nomination as ‘Best Actor’ for his performance in “In The Bedroom”, while negotiations are in the process with…
Art Fairs Frieze London, Art Forum Berlin, FIAC Paris and Art Cologne on Verniss …
VernissageTV News, November 8, 2006 - The most recent episodes on VernissageTV (VTV) video podcast cover:
>> Terence Koh at the Kunsthalle Zurich; Jannis Kounellis and Valie Export at Art Cologne, James Rosenquist at Haunch of Venison London; Carsten Höller at the Tate Modern London; Jonathan Meese at Contemporary Fine Arts Berlin; Anton Stankowski and Jan de Cock at Haus Konstruktiv Zurich; and many exciting exhibitions more.
>> The international art…
Members of The Salads and Dodger bring reggae unplugged to Eggplant the Restaura …
Eggplant the Restaurant presents an acoustic reggae cover night with Mista D of The Salads and Matty from Dodger, featuring tributes to reggae great Bob Marley and other musical sensations on Friday, November 10th
Toronto, ON – November 7, 2006 – Reggae is raw and unplugged at Eggplant the Restaurant. On Friday, November 10th, Mista D of The Salads (http://www.myspace.com/mistad) and Matty from Dodger (http://www.myspace.com/dodgermusic) rock your senses with…
The Vivacious Circle hits New York
The Vivacious Circle is a salon based in New York City for women who are writers, critics, journalists, artists, and social entrepreneurs. As the world continues to change, it is important for there to be a space for world shapers and world changers to come together in a community that embraces critical thinking and ideas.
Like the spirited gathering of The Algonquin Round Table, The Vivacious Circle will be the movers…
Author Diana Akroyd, reveals Angelic End Times messages to mankind in her new bo …
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA.—NOVEMBER 3, 2006—Paranormal investigator, ordained minister, demonologist and authority on supernatural phenomenon, Diana Akroyd has discovered a wealth of fascinating End Times information which has been relayed to her by the Cherubic Order of Angel\'s Messenger. Chosen: End Times Truths Revealed is the author’s compilation of her personal experiences in an autobiographical account of her existential journey of enlightenment. For the first time ever, this unique and original…
Indianetzone Launches The Most Useful and Informative Site religion.indianetzone …
Indianetzone.com, the numero-uno educative and descriptive web portal of India, launches a site on Religion.
Mumbai, November 4, 2006: Indianetzone.com, India’s most informative and illustrative web portal, launches http://religion.indianetzone.com
http://religion.indianetzone.com is the only web portal, which covers all aspects of the Indian religion in detail. The site provides information on different branches of religions. “Our aim is to make the user familiar with religions and its usefulness and importance in our daily…
Asya Reznikov Übersetzung - experiencing nostalgia during the 2. European month …
10. November 2006 – 06. Januar 2007
We are pleased to announce the first solo exhibition Übersetzung in Berlin of Asya Reznikov, scholar of the DAAD 2006/2007 graduate fellowship, at galerie OPEN. The multi-media artist from New York will be showing her recent work and the OPENing will be held on the 10.11.2006. The artist will be present.
Asya Reznikov explores human relationship to language, culture and travel through creating installations,…
Address by President H.E. Mr. Islam Karimov at the festive ceremony dedicated to …
Assalomu-Alaykum, dear fellow countrymen!
Ladies and gentlemen,
Distinguished guests!
This day is an unforgettable day and grand celebration in the life of Uzbekistan. People of Kashkadarya, our entire nation are celebrating with profound joy the remarkable date in the history of our unique Homeland – the 2700th anniversary of ancient Nasaf – the ever-young city of Karshi.
On the occasion of this joyful holiday I am happy to congratulate you from the depth of…
Raandesk Gallery Exhibits The Works Of Matthew Miller
Painting is just the beginning of the process for this young artist…
The RAANDESK GALLERY OF ART is hosting an exhibition of the multi-dimensional paintings by emerging artist Matt Miller. The act of painting is just the beginning of the process for Miller, who employs a complex technique in which he paints the canvas first, then treats it with chemicals. In the words of the artist: "The result is a…
Inauguration of Typographic Rimini, under the patronage of AGI Italy
Rimini, October 30th. In close collaboration with the president of AGI’s Italian division Leonardo Sonnoli Typevents LLP has organized their latest walking tour ”Typographic Rimini”, that was inaugurated on Saturday October 21st, 2006. Special guest for this tour, that was open to only a small group of experts invited, was James Mosley, historian of international recognition, former director of the London-based and world-famous St Bride Library and Professor for typography…
Edi Fitzroy Signs Record Deal With San Jose Base Record Label King Step Recordin …
October 26, 2006 - San Jose, CA – Edi Fitzroy, The King of Conscious Reggae, signed a multi-year record deal for his new album “Hold The Vibes” with San Jose based record label King Step Recordings. Jamaica and San Jose are not close to each other, but this unlikely pair work together in perfect harmony.
Adam Heller founder of King Step Recordings and Producer Joe Bressler are neighbors and form…
AIDS Charity to Auction Art of Dawn Okoro
International CONTEMPORARY painter DAWN OKORO has donated art to the HEALING ARTS EXHIBITION AND AUCTION. The auction benefits the WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER, an Austin based non-profit providing services to people with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and cancer. Their services include traditional outreach, testing, prevention, and education in addition to nutrition services. Their focus, however, is holistic and includes connecting clients with non-traditional treatments such as massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic to…
Wildlife Artist Family to Show New Paintings Together in International UK Exhibi …
Kent, England, October 21, 2006 – The Lathams, a family of wildlife artists from the United States, will be exhibiting their artwork together for the first time in Britain at the TWASI wildlife art exhibition near London. The family of artists will be showing their watercolor paintings in the 14th Annual Exhibition of The Wildlife Art Society International (TWASI) at the Port Lympne Mansion in Kent, England. This year\'s…
Minnesota Artist Helping Wildlife Through Art
Bonnie Latham Named Artist of the Year
Minnesota, October 19, 2006 – Bonnie Latham's watercolor rendering of a canvasback has been selected as the 2007 Minnesota Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print Artist of the Year. Her artwork will be reproduced as a limited edition print and distributed to 2007 sponsor members of the Minnesota Ducks Unlimited.
Ducks Unlimited (ducks.org) was founded in 1937 with a primary mission of habitat conservation. …
Fine Art in the Form of Butterflies
Auburn, Alabama -- Jesse LaPrade has been creating beautiful and unique hand-painted butterflies on wood, and each limited edition butterfly is a prized possession of one of his rapidly growing list of admirers.
A former professor of agriculture, LaPrade has always admired butterflies, and his creations are depictions that bring a smile to all who see them, and joy to those who have the opportunity to own one or more.
"I use…
Hot Tracks by Sexy Women for 10/23/2006
Cashak Magazine releases the latest Hot Tracks by Sexy Women music chart for October 23th, 2006. The tracks on this week’s chart include: \"Hips Don\'t Lie featuring Wyclef Jean\" by Shakira, \"London Bridge\" by Fergie, \"Que Me Voy a Quedar\" by Paulina Rubio, \"By the Way\" by Jenna Drey, \"Buttons featuring Snoop Dogg\" by Pussycat Dolls, Ni Una Sola Palabra\" by Paulina Rubio, \"About Us(Up My Bizness Radio Mix)\"…
Michael Huggan ARPS: “Africa and Beyond” Photographic Exhibition
Michael Huggan returns from Africa to prepare for his next exhibition, “Africa and Beyond” where his photographs of African wildlife, lifestyle and nature will be on display at the OSO Arts Centre, 19-21 Station Road, Barnes on Friday 20th October and Saturday 21st October 2006.
Having recently returned from the Buffalo Springs National Reserve in Kenya – his second visit to the region - he is full of energy and enthusiasm…
Amazing New Unique DVD Documentary On the Secret of Solomon's Temple Takes the W …
The brand new DVD from author Philip Gardiner, entitled Gnosis: The Secret of Solomon\'s Temple Revealed is being peer reviewed to great acclaim. International best selling author of over 170 books, Brad Steiger, said on the Jeff Rense show that it was a \"must see for everyone\" and that \"it held the truth.\"
Dr Sandra Gaskin, a well-known metaphysical expert said, \"I found it to be extremely thought-provoking and well…
DADDY FREDDY PRESSINFORMATION POLAND TOUR 2006
DADDY FREDDY is one of the topacts in Reggae&Dancehall worldwide known as the worlds fastest rapper and founder of Raggamuffin-HipHop. He’s in business since the late 80s and has worked together with Cypress Hill, Fatboy Slim, Prodigy, George Clinton, Heavy D, Frankie Paul, Salt’n’Pepa as well as with many other international artists.
Daddy Freddy grew up in Trenchtown Kingston Jamaica, home of many musical legends. His house was literally a few…
1st International Conference on Film and Memorialisation
Welcome to the '1st International Conference on Film and Memorialisation' at the School of Design, University of Applied Sciences, Schwaebisch Hall, Germany and in collaboration with the School of Creative Media, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. Thematic discussion will explore how memory, places, identity and the past coexist within film and the moving image through the presentation of academic papers and the screening of film and video artworks.
http://fh-server.net/rmit/index.html
A selection of conference…
Long Story Short Writing School Celebrates First Anniversary
In October, 2005, the Long Story Short School of Writing was born. Now, one year later, hundreds of students have studied a variety of writing subjects under thirty instructors with rave reviews.
With the overwhelming cooperation and enthusiasm of its talented and seasoned instructors, Long Story Short School of Writing opened its doors and began classes one year ago on October 5, 2005. The response has been terrific with hundreds…
Dispatx : Eminent Domain | Call for Proposals
In old English law, eminent domain refers to the power of the state to take private property without the owner’s consent. Since the mid-19th century it has been employed as part of large-scale development projects and urban renewal – controversial practices that can be extremely destructive for local communities. The policy is often implemented when there is a perceived obstruction blocking the progress of a particular project and powers of…
German Music released on Creative Commons License
Germany September 26, 2006 -- The second music album \"The challenge\" from \"Alex\" is released and based on Creative Commons License.
The album includes six tracks and includes styles from Gothic to Alternative Metal. The album is released with Lulu (www.lulu.com), the world\'s fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books.
\"This is the first time, that I could distribute my musics physically outside Germany, and it\'s a great experience.\", said Alex, who did all…
An Innovative Company Gives Antique Collectors What They Need
Antique collectors, dealers and auctioneers have one thing in common. They all have huge investments in reference books. Unless you have the time to camp out at your local “Barnes and Noble”, an interested “antiquer” has no way of knowing if the book they are purchasing will have the information they need.
Book purchases often yield a reference with just few pages of really usable information sprinkled between history lessons…
WebWilson.com Presents 50th Antique Hardware Auction
Webwilson.com, the online auction company that last year sold a doorknob for $9200, announces that their 50th antique hardware auction is now open for bidding on the Internet
This auction may or may not produce a record-setting doorknob price but there is some very high end collector material being offered to the highest bidder. Among the top lots are a very rare buffalo knob, probably from the Kansas State Supreme…
Prestigious artist Sven-Ole Frahm is showing in Berlin
Painting or object? The artist Sven-Ole Frahm approaches his cut and constructed surfaces with both a delightful, painterly method and a calculating, sculptural one. In Frahm’s works the sculptural method of creating is as essential as the act of painting. With Frahm it is a matter of “fathoming standpoints and prying open habits of seeing.”
Honored with accolades and prizes
Recently Frahm was honored with the 60th “Bergische Kunstpreis,” sponsored by…
STRAIGHT TALK IN LIMITED UK GREETING CARD PUBLISHERS LAUNCH UNIQUE BRANDED BIRTH …
Liverpool-based greetings card publisher Straight Talk In Limited have announced the introduction of a new range of Birthday card that honours credibility, encourages people to pay more attention to their relationships, and, more importantly, that put the words back into the mouth of the consumer. It looks at that one and only time in the year when the chance is rife, to focus on what it is that is respected…
Photo exhibition at the gallery neunplus: Annette Assmy: Guadalupe & Carolina Gu …
The photo-collective neunplus shows an exhibition of two of its photographers.
Opening exhibition: October 5th, 2006 at 7pm
Opening hours: Thu + Fri: 4 - 8 pm; Sat + Sun: 2 - 6 pm
Exhibition: October 6th – 29th, 2006
The photographic sequence of Annette Assmy shows Altars and Religion in public and private places. The pictures give you an idea about the presence of the Catholicism in a
Latin-American country like Mexico.
In contrast…
The Illegal Immigration Debate Finds It's Funny-Bone
A Hilariously Charged Film about Immigration Gets a Big Release
One of the hottest topics in every political race is the issue of “illegal immigration”, but how many Americans actually know who these people are? AMERICA 101 addressed this issue as no other film has ever tried, through honest, heart-felt comedy.
Tucson native Mark A. Russell, the writer/director of the film, chose to educate through laughter. When…
The Galway Jazz Festival October 12-15 2006
The 2nd annual Galway Jazz Festival takes place from October 12 to 15 2006. Kenny Garrett headlines the concert programme which also features the Michael Buckley Quartet, Ian Shaw (Best Vocalist BBC Jazz Awards) and the legendary Danny Moss with Jeannie Lambe and Louis Stewart.
The Galway Jazz Festival, in its second year is taking a giant leap forward by featuring one of the global jazz greats, Kenny Garrett as…
The Annex Dance Academy opens a brand new location on Bathurst Street in downtow …
Toronto, ON – September 19, 2006 – So you don’t think you can dance, but you’ve always wanted to audition for the show; then classes at the Annex Dance Academy may help get you on your way to becoming the next prima ballerina. The Annex Dance Academy is a brand new dance studio that opened its doors in Toronto’s trendy Annex Neighbourhood, offering a wide variety of classes for…
Richard Wilkinson Photography: From Photography to Football
Richard Wilkinson tells how he made the transition from a promising career in professional football to success behind the photographer’s lens.
When you look at one of Richard Wilkinson’s photograph’s the creativity and thought that has gone into obtaining the image is obvious. All of his pictures are generated from eliciting a response from his subject, from getting them to see the value of communication: touch, hugs, smiles whether it is…
Hummingbird in Peril Brings Acclaim to Artist
Artist Melanie Fain, frees a hummingbird tangled in a spider web, and recreates the drama in an award winning painting.
Boerne, Texas, September 18, 2006 – “I noticed something large and gangly trapped in a huge orb spider web. I looked closer and discovered a female black-chinned hummingbird, stretched out and stuck fast,” explains Melanie Fain, a Texas artist and naturalist. “It was apparent by the loose feathers; she…
God is His Partner - Artist Describes Creative Process for Sculpting Commissione …
Breezy Point, NY -- The religious artwork of Bernard M. Deschler is motivated by faith, hope, and love -- making God his partner in the creative process.
Inspired by his faith and love of Christ, Deschler speaks with conviction of his anguish for the poor and the needy. His paintings and sculptures are symbolic expressions which reflect emotions as well as images. Much of his work can be seen on his…
Art Exhibit Opens at Atlanta Coffeeshop
Atlanta, GA - September 11, 2006 - The walls at Atlanta coffeeshop Inman Perk Coffee appear to be having a good time.
That's because they're adorned with the eclectic mix of artwork by Eula's Friends, a collective of artists who have come together for their first joint show at Inman Perk Coffee. Eula's Friends describe themselves as "fun, crazy, colorful, romantic, figurative, emotional and talented."
Consisting of Eula Ginsburg, Julia Byrne, Eleanor…
Tour of the Galleries in Leipzig results in SMS Installation
Dresden, 12.09.2006. After the Tour of the Galleries in Leipzig last Saturday the New Media artist and painter Matthias Haase installed a SMS chat system at a party labelled „I'm Lovin' it“. The event was hosted by a new night club known as „BAR“ located in building number 10 at Baumwollspinnerei where galleries and exhibition spaces opened new exhibitions that weekend. Next to dancing to electronic music by the Djs…
“These Hundred Questions are Dynamite,” Says Wim Wenders
The acclaimed director of Wings of Desire and The Buena Vista Social Club is tired of answering his own questions.
BERLIN, September 5 – dropping knowledge today premieres a new film featuring acclaimed German filmmaker Wim Wenders.
Wenders is one of 112 participants who on September 9 will take a seat around the Table of Free Voices, a historic global gathering in central Berlin of some of the world’s most inspiring individuals.
These…
