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'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…
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…
