KALISPELL, Mont. /CitizenWire/ — When the Flathead Community Foundation climbed on board as the title sponsor for the 2012 Montana Dragon Boat Festival, they knew they were in for a wild ride. After a rip-roaring success in 2012, including the $75,000 raised by local non-profits, the Flathead Community Foundation returns as this year’s lead sponsor, […]
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What Happened to Gallaher’s Money? asks biographer DJV Murphy in new book
CALIFON, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Author DJV Murphy believes he may have uncovered a long lost mystery about a sizable estate left to the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken. In doing research for the biography ‘Who Was E. B. Gallaher?’ (ISBN: 978-1480043770), Murphy discovered that a bequest left by the Connecticut millionaire to the Institute […]
2D and 3D Converge on the Production of the Largest Contemporary Circus Photo Collection
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Renowned photographer Wayne Schoenfeld returns to the big top in ‘Circus of the Heart,’ the completion of his celebrated Icons/Iconoclasts circus trilogy, the largest contemporary photographic series of the 1930’s North American circus, February 26, at LA Circus.
‘The Lord’s Lover’ offers intricacies of human sexuality and controversial themes of desire and free will, explored and celebrated
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Written and directed by international chanteuse, Juliet Annerino, ‘The Lord’s Lover’ breaks conventional boundaries of modern stage with cabaret, performance art, live music, dramatic theater, exotic dance, and cutting edge video imagery. The intricacies of human sexuality and controversial themes of desire and ‘free will’ are explored and celebrated.
Soul Music Week 2013 brings fans together supporting America’s great musical form
DETROIT, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Online magazine SoulTracks and soul music fans around the world are taking action to support soul music, one of the most revered forms of music in the world. From Motown to Memphis, from James Brown to Jill Scott, ‘soul music’ is the sound of our lifetime.
Snow White, presented by Maple Youth Ballet comes to Orange County, California
IRVINE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Maple Youth Ballet presents the enchanting adaptation of ‘Snow White’ to Orange County dance audiences. Conceived by award-winning choreographer and Artistic Director Charles Maple, this unique production is sure to transport families to a ‘fairytale world of magic, drama and romance.’
Music Consultant, Producer and Coach Loren Weisman speaking at Millennium Music Conference 17
HARRISBURG, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — On Friday, Feb. 15, at 2:30 p.m., Loren Weisman will be delivering ‘The State of The Record Deal in 2013: Myths vs. Reality’ at the 17th Annual Millennium Music Conference (MMC) in Camp Hill, Pa. Weisman will discuss a great deal of the behind the scenes activity and what is really […]
Mojave National Preserve Artist Exhibit Opens at The Kelso Depot
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Creating a fine art exhibit for Mojave National Preserve Artists in Residence program requires reflection, introspection, and then interpretation because artists have to develop a thematic from 1.6 million acres of visual communities and millenniums of history. Make it a Father and Son assignment that projects one voice, and the […]
The Harman Press has moved to a larger printing facility in North Hollywood to Better Serve Entertainment Industry
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In a move signaling an expansion of its commercial printing business, The Harman Press has re-located from its longtime address in Hollywood to a larger facility at 6840 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, and added personnel to its executive roster.
Spotlight On Art at Trinity School to feature Native Son John Waguespack
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Atlanta-born John Waguespack will unveil three new art works – ‘Spring Forward,’ ‘Red Sea at Dawn’ and ‘Black Alaskan Waters’ – which beautifully illustrate his broad range of artistic styles at Spotlight on Art for Trinity School Feb. 4-9.
Potomac Books has announced a new book on American History, ‘Long Journey with Mr. Jefferson’
TAMPA, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The magisterial ‘collaboration’ over half a lifetime between historian Dumas Malone and his subject, Thomas Jefferson, is the basis for William G. Hyland Jr.’s compelling book, ‘Long Journey with Mr. Jefferson’ (ISBN: 9781612341972). Malone, the courtly and genteel historian from Mississippi, spent 38 years researching and writing the definitive biography of […]
Casting directors, agents and other industry professionals can conveniently post their auditions using the Audition Rush iPhone app
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — The new Audition Rush mobile ‘app’ is now available exclusively on iTunes app store, allowing actors, dancers, models and musicians to receive details on upcoming auditions and castings. Developed by talent industry veteran Tharwat Abdul-Malik the app expedites the job-matching process by matching aspiring talent with the latest auditions and castings […]
2013 NAMM Show in Anaheim: The Bob Moog Foundation will view vintage Moog instruments
ASHEVILLE, N.C. and ANAHEIM, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Bob Moog Foundation (BMF) will celebrate the indelible nature of the synthesizer pioneer’s legacy at the 2013 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif. Beginning on January 24, NAMM attendees will have opportunities to see and hear demonstrations of vintage Moog instruments and explore rarely seen archival material from […]
Columbus NAACP and the MMCC are both outraged at Time Warner Cable’s refusal to provide local minority programming in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — A major press conference held Nov. 28, 2012 revealed that the Columbus NAACP and the Minority Media Community Collaborative (MMCC) are both outraged at Time Warner Cable’s continuous refusal to provide local minority programming. Evidence of this blatant disregard is Time Warner Cable’s refusal to carry Bounce 23 TV and Azteca […]
Summer 2013 Ballet Intensive Program auditions announced in California
IRVINE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Maple Conservatory of Dance announces the Summer 2013 Senior and Junior Ballet Intensives Program. Auditions are scheduled on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Conservatory’s studio at 1824 Kaiser Avenue, Irvine, CA.
Pit Stop Players Offer 2013 Winter Concert ‘Snapshots’ in NYC
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — The Pit Stop Players, a twelve-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will present its third annual ‘Snapshots’ concert on Monday, February 11, 2013, at 7:30 p.m., at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street.
DAX LLC announcea additional U.S. patent for cloud-based media workflow application for film and TV
CULVER CITY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — DAX LLC and its parent company, Sample Digital Holdings LLC, announce today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent for ‘a system and method for media content collaboration throughout the media production process,’ as U.S. Patent No. 8,218,764.
2013 Ely Winter Festival features Snow Sculptures and ArtWalk Event for 20th Anniversary
ELY, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — The 20th annual Ely Winter Festival runs from Feb. 1 to the 10th in the northern Minnesota tourist city known for its local beauty and wilderness. The volunteer Board has announced a celebratory, expanded schedule of events with something for all ages and interests taking place over the Festival’s 10-day period […]
ArteQuesta announces Israeli Masters Collection – historically significant art
MILL VALLEY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — ArteQuesta launches its Israeli Masters Collection, announces Rayah Levy and Jessica Jacobson, co-founders of ArteQuesta. This collection is the culmination of a decade of work to gather and preserve historically significant art works by Israeli Master Artists during Israel’s emergence as the Jewish state.
New App for iPhone and iPad: Digiarty Software’s Space Settlers is a Sci-Fi Game with Extraordinary Visuals
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Digiarty Software today is proud to announce that ‘Space Settlers’ – the first and adventurous multiplayer online Sci-Fi game for iOS based iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is now available on app store. Upon the release of this online real-time strategy game, intrepid Sci-Fi gamers can embark on numerous […]
Calumet Gallery in Hollywood hosts new Exhibit with Five Photographers Exploring Vision Beyond Documentation
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Calumet Photographic is proud to host this exceptional exhibit that offers deeply personal work from photographers exploring new themes: ‘Five Views’ represents recent work by five emerging photographers in the gallery of Calumet’s Hollywood store located at 1135 N. Highland Ave. The exhibit begins January 8 and runs through February […]
Museum-Quality Artwork Collections with Resources for Art Investors at ArteQuesta.com
MILL VALLEY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — ArteQuesta co-founders Jessica Jacobson and Rayah Levy today announced the long-awaited launch of ArteQuesta.com, the company’s intuitive new web portal featuring museum-quality artworks and collections.
Dorothy Jemison Day Theater, a state-of- the-art facility built for both school and community use opens this month
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /CitizenWire/ — The Alabama School of Fine Arts announces the opening of the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater, a state-of- the-art facility built for both school and community use, this month. It is the most technically advanced venue of its kind in the entire Southeast. The Public Grand Opening is scheduled for Sunday, April […]
New iOS iScout app for Talent Scouts launched by Softway Solutions
HOUSTON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — One of the many niches that developers at Softway Solutions pride themselves in being experts is the realm of mobile app development. Recently, Page Parkes – a client of Softway Solutions – was interviewed during the evening news by the ABC affiliate in Houston. Parkes is the co-founder of Page Parkes […]
U.S. Department of State and American Voices Announce 2012- 2013 American Music Abroad Participants
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the non-profit organization American Voices, is pleased to announce the ensembles selected for the 2012-2013 season of American Music Abroad.
MoJo Sports teams with Peoria Sports Complex for a baseball pitching contest
PEORIA, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — MoJo Sports announced today that they have teamed up with Peoria Sports Complex, home to the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners Spring Training facility to conduct a baseball pitching contest. The contest is dubbed as the ‘American Arm’ and consists of a 55 ft. customized mobile interactive trailer that […]
Chris Chen to lead Hollywood’s Sample Digital as CTO
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Sample Digital, the leading provider of production workflow applications for Film and TV production, has appointed Chris Chen as Chief Technology Officer.
U.S. Department of State and the USC School of Cinematic Arts Announce Films for 2012 American Film Showcase
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) announced today the 29 films selected for the American Film Showcase, an international cultural diplomacy initiative that brings people together worldwide through film. The Showcase, a partnership between the […]
Ted Nugent will appear at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA on Feb. 11, 2012
HARRISBURG, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — On Saturday, February 11, 2012, American Sporting Legend and rock star Ted Nugent will appear at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show (February 4-12, State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA) to sign autographs and greet guests.
Florida hosts 25th anniversary Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival on Lake Dora, March 2012
TAVARES, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — If you've always wanted a close-up view of a boat like James Bond's or an exciting ride in a seaplane, cruise over to the Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival on Lake Dora at Wooton Park in Tavares on March 23, 24, and 25, 2012. Those are just a couple of the highlights […]
Afro-American Indie Yancey Hendrieth Tops Tinsel Town with his ‘King Kong’ Spoof
LOUISVILLE, Ky. /CitizenWire/ — Hendrieth has created unprecedented special effects by a Black Filmmaker. A preview running time of four minutes and forty eight seconds is available on YouTube. Anyone can search by typing: King Kong Horror Comedy by dinosaurmoviefans. A Mini Trailer Movie Clip will appear. At the same time, he is a member […]
USA National Team members Diana Mkhitaryan and Rebecca Terzian will perform at UCLA’s Women’s Gymnastics 7th Annual John Wooden Challenge
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — On Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 2 p.m., former USA National Team members Diana Mkhitaryan and Rebecca Terzian and the 2011 VISA USA National Qualifier Heather Chan from the Los Angeles School of Gymnastics (LASG) will perform at UCLA's Women's Gymnastics 7th Annual John Wooden Challenge at The John Wooden […]
Now available on the App Store for iOS: Appygraph for iPhone
GENEVA, Switzerland /CitizenWire/ — Swiss design company "des p'tits bonheurs" announced today that its new application, Appygraph, is now available exclusively on Apple's online store. Appygraph(TM) allows users to choose, personalize, and send illustrated Season's Greetings ecards, all directly from their iPhone. The application is available worldwide in English, French, German, and Spanish. Six months […]
Seattle’s 10th Annual Indulgence New Year’s Eve Bash Returns to The EMP
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 1, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SeattleBash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash would continue it's long tradition of being held at the EMP museum in downtown Seattle. INDULGENCE, known as "Seattle's largest and hottest New Year's […]
Adventure Novel Series Concludes with ‘Editor’s Choice’ and ‘Rising Star’ distinctions
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — "Questing for Uberjoy" (ISBN: 978-1462029532), a stunning new novel by Konrad Ventana, provides a compelling Journey of Discovery for savvy postmodern readers, revealing vital facets of creativity and achievement through the transformative artistry of literary fiction. This much-anticipated new release has received both "Editor's Choice" and "Rising Star" distinctions. Completing […]
King Kong Spoof Stirs Up the Quiet Natives and Bikini Girls
LOUISVILLE, Ky. /CitizenWire/ — Few knew, except for the late Samuel Z. Arkoff, this Indie's success story of a non-traditional genre for an Afro-American. Names like Spike Lee and John Singleton are not known for such special effects. Yancey Hendrieth, of Hendriethfilm, Ltd., Enterprises, is a new breed of black filmmaker, having more in common […]
Smiley Dog announces Seattle’s Woofstock 2011 where Healthy Pets, Happy People Gather
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Pet owners can attend Woofstock 2011 next month, where Santa photos and a Silent Auction fund raiser for PAWS will be among the attractions. Smiley Dog, the local pet food delivery service, announced the event which will also feature a pet food bank, local pet vendors, free nail trims, pet massages, […]
Battle Without Dishonour, new music CD from Harlequins Enigma announced
BERGEN, Norway /CitizenWire/ — Harlequins Enigma is back again, This time with their third volume in the octagon series: "Battle Without Dishonour." Battle Without Dishonour is an instrumental hip hop album and contains some of Age Rissnes' all-time favourite tracks in the dance genre.
Andaz 5th Avenue announces Rotating Art Series: tbd Art
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Andaz 5th Avenue, a hotel inspired by the culture of New York City, announces the launch of tbd Art – a rotating art series. The first year of rotating art started on October 6th with artist M.Dreeland. In total, the hotel will have four diverse artists; M.Dreeland, Mister Cartoon, Claw […]
Unclutter for the holidays with 1-800-HOARDERS and Steri-Clean Inc.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — ‘A new annual tradition for hoarding families has begun at 1800HOARDERS.COM,’ stated Cory Chalmers the company’s President and Featured Expert on A&E’s smash hit ‘Hoarders.’ Steri-Clean Inc. – the parent company of 1800HOARDERS – is looking for two needy families that would otherwise not be able to afford a clean-up.