Press Releases by Category Arts & Culture
B2K RAPPER LIL FIZZ MET BY ADORING FANS AT MYSPACE BLOCK PARTY
Los Angeles- On Saturday July 14, Hip-Hop and R&B superstar Lil Fizz of the multi-platinum group B2K created ‘Pandemonium!’ once again. The title of B2K’s final album, Lil Fizz proved his unbeatable star power, creating a stir at the Grand Opening Block Party, an exclusive VIP event hosted by internet giant Myspace.com.
Needing to be rushed to a secret location upon a flash bulb crazed arrival, fans dashed toward Lil…
B2K RAPPER LIL FIZZ TRANSFORMS INTO CELEBRITY RADIO DJ FOR A DAY
Los Angeles- Hip-Hop and R&B superstar Lil Fizz of the multi-platinum group B2K in scheduled to co-host the interactive internet show, “Outside Voice” Wednesday July 18, 2007 1-3 PM PST on www.nowlive.com. Lil Fizz will answer questions, chat with fans and even sound off his views on some very serious issues plaguing the Hip- Hop Community.
With 5,000 listeners every week, the Outside Voice delves into the hot-button social and…
Dino Kourelis Speaks on Behalf of Lovehammers at WikiMusicGuide
Norwalk, CT - July 16, 2007 - The band Lovehammers was voted as second most favorite band in MySpace, an evidence of fame among online music lovers - same bunch who will be delighted to know about WikiMusicGuide\'s interview with Dino Kourelis, the band\'s bassist.
\"Bob and Marty started playing together in High School. Dino joined after buying a bass, and there have been a few other key members to the…
An Exhibition on the life of Bangladesh Minorities titled 'Asru (Tears)'
Do not miss this historical event – first time an international event of this kind, magnitude and significance for the awareness of Bangladesh genocide on Minority. The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) is unveiling an exhibition on Bangladesh titled “Asru (Tears)”, which is co-sponsored by the Foundation Against Continuing Terrorism (FACT).
The exhibition is to be shown to the public at the Rayburn Foyer in the Rayburn Building in…
European Go Congress in Villach
Around 1,000 players from Europe and Asia are in Austria expected
From July 14th to July 28th, 2007 the European Go Congress will take place in the Congress Center Villach, Austria. After Prague and Rome in the previous years, this large event will be held in Villach in 2007 for the first time. Over 1,000 active participants from all over Europe and Asia are expected to attend this Championship. The acting…
OnCell Reaches Agreement with George Eastman House
Rochester, NY, July 10, 2007 – GeoPoint Systems, Inc., the leading provider of on-demand, location-based multimedia content to cell phones and other mobile devices, announced today that an agreement has been reached with the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film, located in Rochester, New York. Through their OnCell Audio service GeoPoint will provide cell phone audio tour service to the 58-year-old Eastman House. The Eastman House is…
Great Christian Academy: Providing 'Classroom For The Future' Approach For Its S …
\"Education\'s main object is to develop the minds,\" an American writer once said and this is how Great Christian Academy Foundation anchors their vision since their inception in 1996. The tagline, \'Good Education … a Consistent Winner\"—the school believes that they provide \'building blocks\' for brighter future to their students as they graduate and move on to the collegiate level of learning.
Being a DepEd-recognized institution, Great Christian Academy Foundation takes…
'Six Bullets' to be screened at two film festivals
Houston, July 9, 2007: The Pencil Head film festival announced today that it will be screening the world premiere of \"Six Bullets\", the short film by writer-director Graham Killeen. This marks the fourth year of the Houston-based international film festival.
\"It\'s really exciting to be gathering this kind of momentum so quickly,\" confessed Killeen. \"This is the kind of success we\'ve been working so hard for.\"
This announcement comes on the heels…
Kid Collector a Big Hit at Chicago Antique Market
Chicago, Illinois – July 5, 2005--Appearing last weekend before a group of enthusiastic kid collectors at the Chicago Antiques Market’s Junior Collectors Club, third grader Joshua Lambert captivated kids and parents alike with his often hilarious comments about his treasure hunting experiences, while he answered questions and offered tips to kids about starting a collection of their own.
The entire audience got a close up view at some…
Celebrities Join Thousands to Produce Biggest Shortest Film Ever Made
LOS ANGELES, CA – Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Pierce Brosnan, Christina Ricci, and Stephen Colbert are just a few of the dozens of celebrities that have joined over 7,500 people from 45 countries to produce a 70mm film that will last only one second.
The innovative non-profit collaboration, aptly titled “The 1 Second Film,” creatively utilizes the internet to enable anyone in the world to become a film producer along with…
Solidarnosc- Wolnosc - installation from Kurt Fleckenstein - Installation 'Freed …
The Festival Wroclaw non stop which is annually taking place in Poland, has been enriched this year by an exhibition taking place in the whole town. Themed “Archicooking” the latest artpieces by Miroslaw Balka, Kyoto Takahashiego and others are exhibited. Kurt Fleckenstein is represented with his installation „Wolnosc“. Four red carpets, a parasol and a beer garden seating placed on each of them form the frame of the installation. On…
METHODIKA 2007 - IV. INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR THEATRE TRAINING METHODS - Veni …
METHODIKA is a unique international festival exploring various methods of theatrical training. The festival for theatre artists, pedagogues, directors, students and scholars of performing arts will take place in the form of an intensive working meeting.
METHODIKA opens up new directions in the development of theatre training and the evolution of methodological approaches; spreads knowledge to theatre professionals and scientists; and finally creates a discussion about pedagogy in theatre schools, and…
Live Online Auction 07.07.07 - Picasso, Vasarely & Co. for less than € 1000
28.06.07 (aabykk) - art.auctions by Ketterer Kunst make it possible! On 7 July 2007, starting at 4 pm Central European daylight saving time, exciting works by internationally famous artists can be bought at the Ketterer Kunst live online auction Old Masters, Modern Art & Post War - and at very reasonable prices, too. Some 150 objects will be auctioned online for less than € 1000…
The 3rd Annual QUEENS GOSPELFEST
Thousands of Gospel music lovers are expected to attend the Third Annual
QUEENS GOSPELFEST that will be held on Saturday, August 25th, '07,
from 11 a.m to 8 p.m. outdoors at Roy Wilkins Park, in Jamaica, Queens, New York. Enter at Merrrick and Foch Boulevards.
This glorious music marathon will feature some of this nation's best choirs,
Holy Hip Hop rappers, quartets, and groups in Gospel music today. However,
Lady Peachena,…
Creative Graduate Prize 2007 Launches
Leading online creative graduate magazine Medium Magazine.net and creative consultancy and think tank Societás announce the Creative Graduate Prize 2007.
The prize, which was launched in 2005 by Medium Magazine’s publisher Laurie Cansfield and Societás CEO Melissa Sterry seeks to find the most talented creative graduates globally. Attracting entries from the world-over, last year’s prize was won by illustrator Li Li of Chang chun Jin Lin province in China, with…
First virtual Diana Memorial on the Internet
The first DIANA pixel memorial is going on-line on July 1st 2007 to coincide with the 46th birthday of the ‘Queen of Hearts’. A Diana pixel image will be unveiled, pixel by pixel, on the website www.for-diana.com in connection with a fundraising campaign. The artist Frank Reich is calling for the public to unveil Diana’s pixel portrait by buying individual pixels and thereby erecting the complete Diana pixel memorial. Once…
Record Label, CAL-ROCK Records of Southern California officially in business, re …
Claremont, CA -- July 1, 2007 -- With the current day upon us, and the coming month, CAL-ROCK Records has made it first step in retail distribution. This past week, management at Rhino Records, Ca. Has decided to stock copies of the initial releases in the record label's catalog. Gracefully, the store has stocked the re-release of The Genuine Imitations album entitled "22 Songs", The…
Industry Leader Positions Gospel Marketing And Promotions Company To Assist The …
Company Joins Forces With Philly’s Mann Center For Gospel Concert Series Featuring CeCe Winans, Donald Lawrence, Martha Munizzi and Israel & New Breed
(Washington, D.C.) –With the merging and closure of gospel labels, it’s harder and harder for the aspiring artist to get signed to a major label. Many artists are choosing to take the “independent” road, but run into potential challenges with marketing and distribution. Edmondson Communications, Inc.…
LA2DAY Kicks Off 'Capture Your LA' Video Competition
Los Angeles, California – LA2DAY today announced a call for entries for their “Capture Your LA” video contest. Contestants are asked to present their own unique view of Los Angeles in a 60 second video and enter it to win an ULTIMATE LA WEEKEND for two including a stay at the Standard Hollywood Hotel, a full dinner at Chaya Restaurant in Beverly Hills, $500 cash to spend and…
Biennale di Venezia, Art Basel, documenta, skulptur projekte: take the Grand Tou …
Three major exhibitions of contemporary visual arts are taking place concurrently this year: La Biennale di Venezia, documenta 12 and skulptur projekte münster 07. These exhibitions and the international art fair Art 38 Basel opened one after another, in June 2007. VernissageTV took the Grand Tour to provide its audience with pictures from La Biennale di Venezia, Art 38 Basel, documenta 12, and skulptur projekte münster 07.
The current and upcoming…
PostScriptum - "Prophet: Deny" available in retail stores in September 2007
PostScriptum\'s first album, \"Prophet: Deny\", will be released in September. These four Norwegian musicians create melodic, melancholy pop/rock with echoes of Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, Muse, and A-ha. The album spans a musical arc ranging from hard riffs to emotional moments.
„We can only play what we believe and that means we have to let our own lives flow into the songs“, Petter explains. „The key is not making…
South East Film Association Features Jade Esteban Estrada
South East Film Association Features Jade Esteban Estrada ”America’s Prince of Pride” turns attention to filmmakers
June 27, 2007 - New York, N.Y. – The South East Film Association has named music, stage and television star Jade Esteban Estrada as its featured member.
Estrada's television credits include appearances on the Emmy-nominated "In the Life TV" on PBS, "Friday Night Lights" on NBC and "The Graham Norton Effect" on Comedy Central. His…
Stardust Studios' Jake Banks Directs New Music Video for Sloan's "I've Gotta Try …
HOLLYWOOD - Stardust Studios\' founder and creative director Jake Banks is such a huge fan of Canadian pop-rock band Sloan, he and Revolver Film Company have poured vast amounts of time and resources into creating a unique new music video for the track \"I\'ve Gotta Try\" from the band\'s eighth studio album, \"Never Hear the End of It,\" which is also Sloan\'s first release on U.S. label Yep Roc Records.…
Cell Phone Audio Tour Goes Live at Rochester's Historic Mount Hope Cemetery
Rochester, NY, June 25, 2007 – GeoPoint Systems, Inc., the leading provider of on-demand, location-based multimedia content to cell phones and other mobile devices, announced today that it has launched the first in a series of self-guided, walking cell phone audio tours of Rochester’s historic Mount Hope Cemetery. The tour will feature the “Top 21 Stops”, including Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony’s places of rest, in the beautiful Rochester…
Voice Actor Expert Bob Bergen Offers Advice to Students on Commercial Demos at V …
Hollywood, CA, June 26 – Bob Bergen, voice acting instructor and current voice of Porky Pig and Tweety, offers his expert voice-over advice, adding his Warner Brothers magic to the mix of lectures on the Voice Over Experts Podcast. Bob Bergen’s lecture “Preparing to Record a Commercial Voice Over Demo”, will be featured on Episode 03 of the Voice Over Experts podcast http://podcasts.voices.com , the #1 educational podcast showcasing…
Show Me The Curry promises to "add a pinch of spice to your life!"
Dallas, TX (June 25, 2007): Wow! ShowMeTheCurry.com! What a fabulous name for an online cooking show. The name exemplifies everything that co-founders Anuja Balasubramanian and Hetal Jannu wanted to convey to their growing number of fans – Food, Spices, Teach me, Indian, Excitement, Flavors and above all, Exotic.
ShowMeTheCurry.com is the brainchild of two busy moms who, through their trials and errors, have learned to simplify their…
Amazing Hidden Images Discovered in LEONARDO DA VINCI'S Paintings And Drawings
N 2 da Vinci and Beyond.com is a personal blog/company created in an effort to share the discovery of countless hidden images discovered within Leonardo da Vinci's works of art. Optical illusions and what is believed to be a "Hologram Effect" created by the ingenious artist/inventor has revealed images of gorillas and snakes on The Mona Lisa. A masked face hidden within Virgin of the Rocks and much, much more.…
Wildlife photographer Awarded Highly Prestigious Royal Photographic Society
The wildlife photographer, Michael Huggan, ARPS (Associate of the Royal Photographic Society), is winner of this year's Royal Photographic Society's Travel Group Digital Section Gold Medal. He was presented the award by the President of the RPS, Professor Jacobsen, at a special ceremony in April.
The judge said that his image entitled 'The Gardians', taken in Montagnac, Southern France stood out from the rest due to its composition,…
Christian Riese Lassen Dolphin Artwork Makes Splash On Grand Piano
Like a symphonic masterpiece composed of a multitude of magnificent musical notes, Christian Riese Lassen utilizes a bounty of brilliant brushstrokes to paint his amazing dolphin artwork on a Yamaha Grand Piano.
Merging masterpieces from the music and artistic arenas, Lassen and Yamaha Pianos have combined their innovative imagery to create a noteworthy work of breathtaking beauty.
The one-of-a-kind Christian Riese Lassen hand-painted dolphin artwork titled Melody of Love on a…
Randy Ellefson to Issue New Album July 31; Mp3s and New Website Available
JUNE 26, 2007 (GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND) – Hard rock instrumental guitarist Randy Ellefson will release his second album, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid, on July 31, 2007. The first single, “Blue Sky”, is now available as a free download: http://www.randyellefson.com/BlueSky_RandyEllefson.mp3.
“This album sounds much better than the first and is more straightforward rock and metal,” said Ellefson, who also produced and co-engineered the effort. Drummer Jeff Moos, formerly of…
Kaminski Auctions Summer Fine Estates Auction - 7/14/07
(Beverly, MA) - Kaminski Auctions, one of Massachusetts’ premier antiques and fine art auction houses, announces their July 14 Estate Auction. This exciting auction features an eclectic mix of antiques, art, furniture and decorative accessories from multiple estates in Massachusetts and beyond. The auction takes place under the large tent at Kaminski Auctions on Saturday, July 14, 2007 commencing at 11 AM with previews on Friday from 10…
Italy Travel Guide WebVisionItaly.com Celebrates 1,000,000 Internet TV Downloads
Italian Broadcasting Company announced today that its Internet television network and broadband TV travel guide about travel to Italy, Rome, Florence, Venice and Amalfi Coast WebVisionItaly.com, celebrated the downloading of one million (1,000,000) videos today.
Italy lovers around the world have downloaded one million (1,000,000) Italy travel guide video programs since the television network's launch in December 2006 from the Italian Broadcasting Company website at www.WebVisionItaly.com . “I think…
VernissageTV Art TV Hits 1 Million Downloads
VernissageTV, the artist run Internet TV project focusing on art, design and architecture celebrated the downloading of its 1000000th video yesterday.
Art lovers around the world have downloaded 1,000,000 videos from the VernissageTV website at http://www.vernissage.tv. “I think this is a milestone not only for us, but also in the history of web based art tv.” says VernissageTV co-founder Heinrich Schmidt. And co-founder Arno Dietsche adds: \"Our subscriber base has…
NOVELIST JAMES HOUSTON TURNER TURNS SWEET 16 AND CELEBRATES SECOND CHANCE AT LIF …
Los Angeles, CA (June 20, 2007)-- Kansas-born, Adelaide-based novelist James Houston Turner celebrates his second chance at life 16 years after his cancer operation. Not many people have two birthdays, but acclaimed fiction author James Houston Turner has been receiving “sweet sixteen” birthday wishes from all over the world via his MySpace site.
The “sweet sixteen” actually refers to Turner’s 1991 cancer operation, where doctors at Australia’s Royal Adelaide Hospital…
Agora Gallery Presents a Collective Exhibition
Scheduled to run from June 26 through July 17, 2007
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 28, 2007, 6-8 pm
The public is invited to participate in the event
Vivid Portrayals, featuring artists, Kevin Connolly Gillespie, Michael Hyman, Jarko, Roger Renard, Souda Traore. This collection explores the power and potential of figurative expression through works that fairly vibrate with emotions. Visually seductive, soothing and subtle, these works challenge as they invite the viewer…
Voice Over Expert Marc Cashman Finds the Music in Copy at Voices.com
Marc Cashman of Cashman Commercials debuts on the Voice Over Experts Podcast turning speech into song.
Marc Cashman, owner of Cashman Commercials and the Cashman Cache of Voice-Acting Techniques, has recently joined the team of voice over experts at Voices.com, helping the company launch their newest podcast, Voice Over Experts ( http://podcasts.voices.com ), a weekly educational podcast that features the best in voice over coaching from around the world.
Marc Cashman’s lecture…
Nolde's "Nadja" Now Living in Mönchengladbach, Germany
Munich, 13 June 2007, (kk) - The dark beauty with the green eyes has a new home. Yesterday Nolde’s portrait of “Nadja” in oils was sold at auction in Munich by Ketterer Kunst for € 2 580 000*. As from now she will be residing with an art collector in Mchengladbach.
It was love at first sight for the collector in question, a tobacconist whose interest in art has to…
Blacks ponder 30 years after Roots in Detroit
Thirty years after Alex Haley’s masterpiece Roots, prominent Blacks from around the world are gathering at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History Detroit on Friday June 29 to examine its impact and challenges, honor remarkable Black achievers and support Africare in its Africa-focused programs.
Tagged International Roots Awards Gala, the event is the official celebration of 30 years of the award-winning book and movie in which Alex Haley…
Methodika - IV Festival Internazionale di Metodi di Training Teatrale
Venezia, 5-11 novembre 2007
IV. Festival Internazionale di Metodi di Training Teatrale
METHODIKA
IL TEATRO DEL CENTAURO
Ideato da: EATC, European Association for Theatre Culture
Direttore Artistico: Prof. Dr. Jurij Alschitz, AKT-ZENT – EATC (Berlino)
Prodotto da: Fondazione di Venezia
Realizzato da: Euterpe Venezia
Con il patrocinio di: Theater Training and Education Commitee of the ITI / UNESCO
Methodika è un festival internazione unico al mondo che esplora con artisti, pedagoghi, studiosi delle arti performative diversi metodi di training…
Brighton Ballet Theatre & School of Russian Ballet Announces Summer Auditions
Brooklyn, New York -- June 16, 2007 -- The Brighton Ballet Theatre (BBT)/School of Russian Ballet announces auditions for its 2007 Summer Intensive Program. Auditions also include consideration for BBT’s Junior and Professional Dance Companies, as well as the Nutcracker 2007 season. All auditions will be held on Friday, June 22, 2007.
For more than 20 years, BBT has been recognized as New York’s premier institution for the preservation of…
Art by Hristo Kerin now for sale worldwide at BestNetArt Artgallery
The Bulgarian printmaker Hristo Kerin (born 1966) has joined the team of BestNetArt Artists, and his fantastic artprints are now for sale at the Internet based BestNetArt Artgallery (bestnetart.com). Hristo Kerin specializes in artprints, etchings, and they are of a stunning quality. The prints by Hristo Kerin are beautiful to look at and a joy to own.
BestNetArt Artgallery has been on the market for many years and the Gallery represents…
MONALISA is on auction at eBay to benefit Breast Cancer Fund
PINKMONA.COM domain on auction at eBay to benefit Breast Cancer Prevention. Leonardo\'s art lives on to the benefit of us all.
The website features as it\'s background the famous Monalisa in a pink tone. 60% of the final selling price has been commited to the non profit organizartion BreastCancerFund.org based in San Francisco.
This valuable Domain with high potential visibility is currently listed in the major Search Engines. It\'s suitable for eCommerce…
Passion for Life Art - Group of international artists in two exciting exhibition …
Volterra and Montecatini are hosting two exciting exhibitions of international artists participating in Passion for Life this summer, from 14-23 June and 26 June - 30 July respectively. Tuscany will be the protagonist of this double meeting of renowned artists who come from many different countries and who regularly exhibit their works world-wide. In February 2007, Passion for Life Art organized an important exhibition at the Maya Culture Museum at…
Fashion Silk embroidery lady bags show the perfect combination of China's Silk …
HongKong, 14th June, 2007 ( sourcingmap.com ) In order to better carry forward China's silk culture, embodying traditional culture and modern fashion the perfect combination , Sourcingmap Company Ltd. launched 3 series Silk embroidery lady bags, which are made from durable silk with top quality hand-stitch finish and embroidered flower.
China has a history of silk more than 5000 years, since she first invented the sericulture and silk production.…
Voice Over Experts Podcast Hits the Scene at Voices.com
Voices.com reaches out with Voice Over Experts, a new educational podcast packed with nuggets of wisdom from voice over coaches around the world.
Toronto, Canada - Looking for advice from the best in the business of voice acting? A brand new podcast christened “Voice Over Experts” has just entered into the world of podcasting, offering a unique perspective on the art of voice acting and the business of voice overs…
AUTHOR JAMES HOUSTON TURNER FUSES SCHOLARSHIP WITH FICTION IN NOVEL THE IDENTITY …
Los Angeles, CA (June 15, 2007)— Acclaimed novelist, James Houston Turner is near completion on another brilliantly suspenseful story to follow in the footsteps of his commended espionage thriller, The Second Thirteen (JB Books, Australia). The new novel, The Identity Factor is set to be launched in January 2008, during the prestigious Australia Week “G’day LA” festivities in Los Angeles, which has previously honored Australian actors Russell Crowe and…
The 18th "George Enescu" International Festival and Competition, Bucharest, 1st …
With the recent accession of Romania to the European Union, this year’s “George Enescu” International Festival and Competition – embracing over 100 events and involving over 3,000 performers – acquires a particular cultural importance. Launched in 1958, the festival continues to draw its inspiration from the eponymous composer, who died in 1955 but remains an icon for his homeland. As the festival’s [job title] Mihai Constantinescu says: “When we speak…
M. LORING COMMUNICATIONS SIGNS RENOWNED FICTION AUTHOR JAMES HOUSTON TURNER
Los Angeles, CA (June 11, 2007)— M. Loring Communications, LLC announced that Australian-based, acclaimed American author James Houston Turner has signed on for their services. Turner’s passion has always been writing, and his real break came with the publication of his potato cookbook, The Spud Book (St. Martin’s Press, New York), which saw him cooking potatoes for television audiences across America on behalf of French’s Foods, including appearances with celebrities…
Color Line Arena Hamburg will keep the music business healthy
The Color Line Arena will be a partner of this years Hurricane festival in northern Germany at the end of June.
For the first time, the arena will attend in the vip- and press area. The motto is “healthy trough the summer”and guests will be refreshed with smooth fruit drinks and relaxing massages.
Uwe Frommhold (General Manager Color Line Arena):
„We as biggest indoor-venue in northern Germany are happy to cooperate…
LANDART: "WASHINGLINES/BLOODLINES SERIES"
Internationally proclaimed artist Georgia Papageorge is to install the second phased “Washing Lines/Bloodlines Series” landart project in follow up to her “AFRICA RIFTING – LINES OF FIRE” at the Red Location Museum on 28 July 2007.
NATION-BUILDING LAND-ART EVENT
RED LOCATION MUSEUM, NELSON MANDELA BAY, SOUTH AFRICA—JUNE 09, 2007:
The event: An installation with the long red banners used during the Enon/Bersheba 2005 procession, will be made on Saturday the 28th July,…
